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News of the Neighborhoods
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January 2012
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Happy New Year From all of us here at The Clairemont Times we would like to wish you all a happy, healthy new year. 2011 ended on a pretty high note and we are hoping to keep the momentum moving forward for 2012. Some changes associated with the paper and website is listed below. New Monthly Column We are proud to announce a new monthly column from John Lee Evans, President, San Diego Unified Board of Education and Clairemont Representative. Mr. Evans will be a valuable resource of information and updates as they pertain to
our local schools. His monthly column will appear in the “District News” section which this month is on page 8. Clairemonttimes.com For all those who have moved out of the area, away at school or deployed let them know you can now read this edition as well as future editions of The Clairemont Times online at www.clairemonttimes.com Bookmark it as a “favorite” Exploring the Canyons A new ongoing feature beginning this month “Exploring the Canyons” will discover different areas to walk and explore right here in our own backyard. See page 9 for this month’s hike.
Random January Information – Booster Seats, Stamp Prices, Mentoring Month Attention parents: a new law effective January1, 2012 states any child under 8 years of age or shorter than 4’9” tall must be in a booster seat. Effective January 22, 2012 the price of a first class postage stamp will increase a penny to $0.45. The price of mailing a postcard will increase from 29 cents to 32 cents. January is National Mentoring Month for more information visit www.nationalmentoringmonth.org
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Crime Report Week of December 4, 2011 Vehicle Break-In 4500 Jutland Pl Vehicle Theft 4000 Huerfano Ave Vehicle Theft 7700 Linda Vista Road Robbery 4300 Genesse Avenue Aggravated Assault 7600 Linda Vista Rd Vehicle Break-In 3000 Serbian Pl Theft 4700 Leathers St. Vehicle Break-In 3600 Lloyd Pl Commercial Burglary 5900 Balboa Ave Theft 5900 Balboa Ave Vehicle Break-In 3000 Chicago St. Theft 3100 Cowley Way Theft 3400 Cowley Way Commercial Burglary 4300 Moraga Ave Vehicle Break-In 5500 Genesee Court E Vehicle Break-In 3900 Mt. Albertine Ave Vehicle Break In 7700 Stalmer St. Theft 4800 Doliva Dr Theft 5500 Balboa Ave Vehicle Theft 4100 Mt. Alifan Place Vehicle Break-In 7300 Blix St. Vehicle Break-In 4800 Longford St. Theft 5900 Balboa Ave Vehicle Break-In 7600 Stalmer St. Vehicle Break-In 3500 Angelucci St. Vehicle Break-In 7900 Linda Vista Rd. Vehicle Break-In 4200 Genesee Ave
Vehicle Break-In 4700 Conrad Ave Vehicle Theft 4600 Conrad Ave Week of December 11, 2011 Robbery 2500 Morena Blvd Res Burglary 4900 Sunline Ave Res Burglary 2700 Wyandotte Ave Theft 3300 Clairemont Dr. Vehicle Break-In 1800 Goldfield St. Theft 3100 Cowley Way Commercial Burglary 6400 Mt. Ada Rd. Theft 5900 Balboa Ave Commercial Burglary 6400 Mt. Ada Rd. Theft 5900 Balboa Ave Commercial Burglary 4400 Genesee Ave Vehicle Break-In 3800 Mt. Ainsworth Ave Vehicle Break-In 5100 Canosa Ave Vehicle Theft 5300 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Vehicle Theft 4000 Ashford St. Res Burglgary 4600 Chickasaw Ct. Vehicle Break-In 5000 Cadet St. Vehicle Theft 6100 Charing St. Theft 4200 Genesee Ave Res Burglary 3900 Mt. Albertine Way Theft 5600 Balboa Ave
Vehicle Theft 6700 Beadnell Way Commercial Burglary 6100 Balboa Ave Aggravated Assault 4500 Castleton Way Robbery 3900 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Vehicle Theft 5300 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Week of December 18, 2011 Aggravated Assault 2900 Camto Niquel Theft 3900 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Theft 3300 Luna Ave Aggravated Assault 3100 Luna Ave Theft 3000 Cowley Way Aggravated Assault 4500 Castleton Theft 5600 Balboa Ave Vehicle Theft 4700 Lithrop Pl Theft 5500 Balboa Ave Res Burglary 3600 Earnscliff Place Theft 5500 Balboa Ave Vehicle Break-In 3700 Boyd Ave Theft 5600 Balboa Ave Res Burglary 4600 Blackfoot Ave Week of December 25, 2011 Aggravated Assault 7900 Frost St. Drug/Alcohol Violations 4200 Avati Dr Vandalism 4400 Clairemont Dr Res Burglary 4800 Jennifer Court
REALTY WORLD/HBH HOMES IS THE PROUD SPONSOR OF THE CRIME REPORT VOLUNTEEERS NEEDED!! CAN YOU SPARE ONE HOUR A MONTH IN ORDER TO PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR HOME?? Join or start a neighborhood watch & learn how to : improve the quality of life in our neighborhood, reduce crime, recognize & report suspiciouys activity
Be Proactive. Join Us. For more information: Contact Don Hill, Block Captains Co-ordinator Don@hbhhomes.com or 858.272.0075
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38th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program The City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department will host the 38th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program beginning December 26, 2011 and running through January 23, 2012. This year’s program available to City residents only, as well as curbside pickup for those customers with curbside yard waste collection. “Recycling Christmas trees is an important way for San Diegans to help the environment and extend the life of the Miramar Landfill,” said Chris Gonaver, director of the Environmental Services Department. “Historically, yard clippings and other organic materials, such as Christmas trees, comprise more than 20 percent of the material buried in the landfill. By recycling trees, residents help reduce the amount of material in the landfill and give holiday trees a second life as compost, mulch or wood chips.” Only “clean trees” are accepted at city recycling locations. Before depositing trees, residents must remove all tree stands, lights, ornaments, tinsel, and nonrecyclable materials. Trees from commercial tree lots or fundraising projects will not be accepted at the drop-off locations. Instead, these trees can be dropped off free of charge until January 23, 2012 at the Miramar Greenery. Residents participating in the Christmas Tree Recycling Program should drop off clean trees during daylight hours. Please do not illegally dump any other items at the drop-off locations. In addition to clean trees, flocked trees (fake snow) are also accepted. All trees will be recycled into high quality mulch and compost. City residents can self-load mulch and up to two cubic yards of compost for free at the Miramar Greenery throughout the year. Curbside yard waste recycling customers can also recycle trees through the curbside collection program by placing trees at the curb with the regular yard waste recycling. Customers with automated greenery containers must cut up their clean trees to ensure they will fit easily inside their greenery container. Curbside recycling program customers should remove all non-recyclable materials before placing trees inside the automated bin or at the curb next to yard waste collection containers. The following is a list of local drop-off locations for the 38th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program: La Jolla: Kate Sessions Memorial Park, Soledad & Loring Street Miramar: Miramar Landfill at Greenery, Convoy St. North of Rt 52 Mission Bay: SeaWorld Drive @ Pacific Highway Ocean Beach: Robb Athletic Field Recreation Center, 2525 Bacon Street University City: Swanson Pool, 3585 Governor Drive Additional information about the residential drop-off site locations is available by calling Environmental Services Department Customer Service at 858-6947000. For information on mulch and compost produced at the Miramar Greenery, call the Miramar Landfill at 858-492-6100.
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Opinions Time for Resolution! Hello Clairemontians and Neighbors! As always thanks for picking up this month’s edition of the Clairemont Times. We are excited to continue to provide you with fun, informative news and stories. This month I’d like to focus on the infamous “New Year’s Resolution”. However I am not going to go into detail and list ideas for you to adopt as your own personal resolution, that task rests solely on your own shoulders. Instead I’d like to discuss ways to make your resolutions successful. A lot of people usually jump into 1 of 2 popular resolutions pretty hastily. Option #1 is to lose weight, especially after you have overindulged in holiday goodies (which I can assure you I am guilty of more than most). Option #2 is to save money or at least stop spending so much of it on things such as the good ‘ol daily Starbucks fix (nothing against Starbucks, we all love their beverages and goodies). Both of these resolution options are great but unfortunately they often fail prior to February 1st. There are many reasons as to why they fail and hopefully I can shed a little light on ways to “resolution success”. When I am not writing articles for The Clairemont Times I spend close to 40 hours a week helping and assisting others with getting their personal issues squared away. So I do have some decent relevant experience in helping others write and implement their own personal goals. Please be advised that I can only paint the path, I cannot walk it for you. So let’s get down to it, regardless of what your resolution is here are ways to achieve your goals: 1. Make your resolution with someone else, and promise that person and yourself that you’re in it together. Teaming up is a great way to motivate you and your partner.
2. Start small. You’re resolution does not have to be gargantuan or even for the whole year. Often we see college coeds promise themselves a couple weeks before spring break that they are going to lose 15 - 20 pounds to get into that cute swimsuit. This leads to instant FAILURE on their part. If you want to lose weight then start with losing 2-3 pounds. Once you achieve that goal move on to losing a couple more pounds. It’s all about taking Baby Steps (for more information on “Baby Steps” please refer to the movie What About Bob? starring Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss). 3. Set attainable goals that have visible results. Let’s stick with the weight loss example, if you lose a couple pounds not only will you see it on the scale you will most likely see it in your waistline and start to feel physically better. This rule put in tandem with rule #2 will allow you to actually see your progress, even if it is small progress. 4. Track all of your progress so that you can always go back and see where you were at the beginning of the previous week. 5. Don’t cut at all the “good” things in your life. If you are trying to cut back on the amount of money you spend at Starbucks it doesn’t mean you can never go back there and treat yourself. Quitting things cold turkey often leads to a breakdown and giving in to your old habits. Pick a day every 2 weeks where you are allowed to “break” your own resolution. Wean yourself off of your habit gently and appropriately. 6. Above all else, find out what motivates you to succeed with your resolution and stick to it. No one said any of this would be easy, so set yourself up with a lot of positive ammo to get you to your goal. Take your time, think about these rules, and get
to it! Don’t let your New Year’s Resolution be something that haunts you all of January, make it fun, make it happen, and surprise yourself! Thanks for reading! As always, keep sending me your feedback and let me know if you’d like a topic to appear in next month’s issue. Johnny Cantanz Johnny.Cantanz@yahoo.com
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8130 La Mesa Blvd. #426 La Mesa CA 91942-6437 • 619-592-2696 DONATIONS - SPONSORS - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Temporary physical location is in Ramona We are a 'No-Kill', not-for-profit organization.
Ways to donate... Call 'The Livery Feed Store' in Ramona 1-760-789-5582 Account name - Double S Animal Rescue #20395. You are able to place donations on account. Please notify us if you choose this option. • Walmart Gift cards can be mailed to above address.
Consider sponsoring a "Home 4 Life" animal in our sanctuary program or volunteering by calling 619-592-2696. The following animals our accepted in our program... Horses, burros, donkeys, goats/sheep, pot-belly pigs, Emus, chickens,roosters, ducks, geese, peacocks, cats, and occasionally dogs. We attempt to work with other rescues to help you to place your animal or adopt a new pet. Please call for additional information.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE RESCUE INCLUDE... Horse blankets, lead ropes, halters, brushes, horse supplies Bedding, blankets, towels etc for cats and dogs Dog and cat carriers and crates of all sizes Chain-link fencing and gates Corral panels HAY, CAT & DOG FOOD PLEASE CALL FOR DELIVERY OR PICK UP
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JANUARY LIBRARY EVENTS North Clairemont Branch 4616 Clairemont Drive, 92117 858-581-9931 Family Yoga 1/11/2012 (2nd Wednesday of the month), 3:30-4:30pm Did you know yoga teaches children patience and selfconfidence? Come to a free monthly class and try it out! Best suited for ages 3-8 with caregiver, but all ages are welcome. Please note program time has changed to 3:30pm. (All Ages)
Balboa Branch 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave, 92117 Family Fun Time Jewelry Making Saturday, January 14 12:00am-1:00pm All patrons are invited to make a bracelet using a variety of crystal beads. All materials will be provided. You just take your creation home! Preschool Story Time with Susan Wednesdays in January 4,11,18,25 6:00pm-7:00pm The Balboa Branch Library hosts a story time every
Friends of the North Clairemont Library Book Sale 1/14/2012, 9:30am-2:00pm Visit the North Clairemont Library’s monthly book sale, held on the second Saturday of each month, for an expanded selection of books and movies at excellent prices. All proceeds benefit the North Clairemont Library. For more information, call the library at (858) 581-9931. (Book sale) North Clairemont Library Book Club 1/18/2012 (3rd Wednesday of the month), 6:007:00pm Be a part of North Clairemont Library’s Book Club! For our January meeting, we will be discussing The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant. All adults are welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Copies of the book are available at the front desk while supplies last. (Adults) Aging and Exercise Seminar 1/20/2012, 2:00-4:00pm Learn how exercise can help you stay healthy and independent! In this free seminar led by exercise physiologist, Russell Rowe, you will learn how to exercise safely, stay motivated and maintain good nutrition. Sample exercises will be provided to help get you started! Presented by San Diego OASIS. Geared for adults ages 50+, but all are welcome. For more information call the library at (858) 5819931. (Adults) BabySign Storytime 1/7/2012, 1/21/2012, 1/28/2012, 10:30-11:15am With Jennifer Duncan uses the excitement and fun of signing to enhance the reading of well-loved children’s picture books. This interactive presentation also includes singa-longs and bubble time and ends with a Question & Answer period. Geared toward ages 0-3 with caregiver. (Children) Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers 1/5/2012, 1/12/2012, 1/19/2012, 1/26/2012 (Every Thursday), 10:30amThe library hosts Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers on Thursday mornings for children and their caregivers. This interactive storytime includes fun books, songs, rhymes, movement, and lots of smiles. (Children)
MONTHLY AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASS Wednesday 1/4/12 4:00pm Free art class for children ages 6-12 Robert, the instructor, is a self taught local artist born and raised in San Diego. He has always had a love for nature and animals and wanted to portray them through art. He started painting with watercolors and moved on to acrylic paints. He enjoys painting on many different types of objects i.e. sea shells, rocks, wood, crafts, canvas and murals. Public libraries have been a great source of reference pictures and enjoyment for him through the years. Art lessons will be a great way to share and give back to the community. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING Wednesday 1/18/12 6:30pm The Friends support the library through book sales, volunteering, and planning events. Everyone is welcome. GAME DAY THURSDAYS 4:00-5:30pm Games include Sorry, Battleship, Candyland, Yahtzee, Monopoly, Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Mancala, and Quiddler Deluxe. This program is appropriate for ages 3 and up, no sign-up is required.
Wednesday evening at 6pm for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Come join us! Infant Story Time Fridays in January 6,13,20,27 10:30am-11:00am We have added a story time for our littlest patrons. Come and enjoy a relaxed story time where children will sing, learn finger plays and have books read out loud!! Children’s Story Time Saturdays in January 7,14,21,28 11:30am 12:00pm The Balboa Branch Library has added a children’s story time every Saturday morning for ages 1-4 and their caregivers. Come join the fun. Listen to stories, sing and learn finger plays. Craft Times Saturdays in January, 7,14,21,28 12:00pm-1:00pm The Balboa Branch Library has added craft time for everyone. All you need to provide is the laughter and fun. No registration required.
Clairemont Branch 2920 Burgener Blvd, 92111 ADULT BOOK CLUB MEETS Wednesday 1/4/12 6:00pm Members will discuss World Made by Hand, by James Howard Kunstler, and pick up the book for the next meeting, Wednesday February 1st at 6:00 p.m. The Adult Book Club will meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Meetings will occur at the library. Please read the book before the meeting. Books are available at the circulation desk.
GRADES 1-3 PARENT/CHILD BOOK CLUB Wednesday 1/11/12 6:45pm Members will discuss Big Red Lollipop, by Rukhsana Khan, and pick up the book for the next meeting, Wednesday February 8th at 6:45 p.m. The Grades 1-3 Parent/Child Book Club will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:45 p.m. Meetings will include a discussion of the book and a related craft. Please read the book before the meeting. Books are available at the circulation desk. Homework Help for Grades K-12 Tuesdays 6:30pm8:00pm Homework help for students, grades K-12,Tutors are adult volunteers, and no sign-up is required. STORY TIMES The Clairemont Library offers free programs for children and their families several times a week. On Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. the library hosts a story and craft time for all ages, with storyteller and crafter Miss Nancy. Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. the library presents “BabySign Storytime,” a storytime with sign language for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers, with storyteller and sign language instructor Jennifer Duncan. Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. will be Preschool Storytime with Miss Fran. MUSICAL DUO CUERDAS DEL MAR, FROM SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY’S ADAMS PROJECT Free musical performance Wednesday, January 25th @6:30pm Cuerdas del Mar performs a wide variety of music genres including: Classical, Irish, Folk, Gypsy, Jazz and are always expanding their repertoire. This versatile duo, includes Bill Jones on classical guitar and Diana Turner on violin. This program is appropriate for adults, and no sign-up is required.
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Religious Directory Clairemont Lutheran Church www.clairemontlc.org 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 Sunday Worship Times 8:00, 9:15, 10:15 & 11:30 AM (En Espanol) Clairemont Christian Church 4330 Moraga Ave, San Diego, CA 92117 Phone (858) 273-5066 Dr. Harvey Daniel Moore, Pastor Sunday Worship/Sunday School Time: 10:30 AM Bible Study: Thursdays 7:00-8:30
Clairemont Christian Fellowship www.clairemontchristianfellowship.org 4570 Mt. Herbert Ave, San Diego, CA 92117 Phone (858) 278-2433 Sunday Worship Times 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM Sunday Church School 9:00 AM Pathway Christian Fellowship www.pathwayonline.org 3811 Mount Acadia Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111 Phone (858) 277-3027 Join us Sundays at 10 AM
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District 6 News/Events From the Office of Excellence in Councilmember Lorie Zapf Clairemont Schools
On December 14th I was fortunate and grateful to have a sit down conversation with our District Councilmember, Lorie Zapf to reflect back on her first year in office. The following is a portion of the conversation/Q&A. Clairemont Times (CT): Looking back would you call it a successful year for you personally as well as the City Council. Councilmember Lorie Zapf (CMLZ): Without a doubt there was lot of great progress made. It was a great first year. CT: Any examples of how quickly positive change happened? CMLZ: A group came before the council trying to start a community garden however the roadblocks were high costs and permitting issues. We addressed it in Jan/Feb and by July I was at a ribbon cutting for a community garden in Linda Vista. The costs were negligible and now we have a tremendous asset to the community. CT: Your thoughts on redistricting? CMLZ: It was tough. I think it is a shame Clairemont was divided. I met a lot of great people when I was out campaigning in this district and now D6 is being chopped up. However, I want to reiterate that I as well as my staff are here for the community through the end of the year (2012). We all will do our best and still be accessible, even more so with the transition to the new districts. CT: Can you discuss the small business initiative? CMLZ: There are a great many small businesses in Clairemont alone and small businesses are the catalyst to keeping our economy moving. Time and time again we hear about what is hurting or hindering businesses from the City perspective. Whether it is permitting or talking to the right people downtown we wanted to know how we can help. We held some small business summits and from there we opened the doors to the [Council] chamber and many small business owners came down and actually spoke to the City Council with concrete examples of what the issues they were encountering. Moving forward we hope to streamline the process and make it easier for all small business to thrive. CT: Are you on record as officially running for the District 2 seat? CMLZ: Officially, no. However there is a long time between now and then so you never know, a lot can happen; right now I am focused on the job at hand.
El Rey Taco Shop 1 Year Anniversary Customer Appreciation Weekend Join Victor Najor and his sons Julian, Jake & Zak as they celebrate the family business being open one year. Customer Appreciation Weekend begins on Friday, January 27th through Sunday, January 29th. To celebrate their anniversary they will be serving $1.28 Street Tacos as well as $1.28 Tamales. In addition, there will be food samples and food raffles as well as live entertainment from noon-3pm on Saturday, January 28th. Bring your entire family and celebrate with our family. Stop in any day of the week to try their daily specials; fresh and made to order. Whether it is the Cali-Cheese Steak you crave or the famous TJ Hot Dog or the Carne Asada French Fries you cannot go wrong. El Rey taco is great food at a great price! The Najor family would like to thank all their customers and look forward to many more years ahead feeding Clairemont and the surrounding communities.
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Schools in the Clairemont Cluster and the Madison Community of Schools have a lot to be thankful for as we begin 2012. At Madison High we recently dedicated a state-of-the-art broadcast journalism facility. Madison also hosted an ROTC competition for all of the ROTC schools across San Diego Unified. Both Clairemont High and Madison completed their first seasons in beautiful new stadiums paid for by Clairemont taxpayers. All of our schools are benefiting from San Diego Unified’s nationally acclaimed i-21 technology program that will place a laptop in the hands of every student in the district. All of the schools have come together to form a Clairemont Mesa Educational Foundation. This non-profit community foundation will raise funds for special programs at our own schools as we experience a renaissance of quality neighborhood schools across Clairemont. I am proud to represent these schools as your representative to the school board. In 2012 I will serve as President of the Board. We are all aware of the economic crisis affecting our community, our state and our nation. Since I came on the board three years ago we have cut hundreds of millions from the budget and have reduced our teaching and support staff. We are now doing the same job with about 2,000 fewer employees. Nevertheless, the teachers and staff continue to work hard. National test results released before winter break showed that we are doing an outstanding job in improving student achievement in comparison with other districts across the country. As President of the San Diego Unified Board, I will do everything within my power to continue the fine work of our schools. We can only divide up the money that the state decides to give us. We will take whatever measures necessary to make sure we balance our budget to protect our local control of the schools. We will not do anything that would allow the state or county to intervene. This will require shared sacrifice on the part of our employees, students, parents and community. I have noticed a sincere desire on the part of our unions to cooperate in this crisis. We have already made many tough choices. Now the Governor and the legislature need to make the tough choices to ensure that our schools have the funds we need to operate. San Diego schools are worth investing in and we have the results to prove it. John Lee Evans President, San Diego Unified Board of Education
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Exploring the Canyon First article in an ongoing series exploring different trails right here in our own neighborhoods. Who knows how many times we have all travelled east and west on Balboa Avenue between Clairemont Drive and Mt. Everest Blvd. How many times we have seen the odd configuration of hundreds of stationary figures on the hillside south of Balboa as we travel east. Last month I set out to find what was going on in the canyon. After a little research and then a trek down into the canyon a lot of my questions were answered right there on a sign titled “Central Tecolote Canyon Mitigation Project”. What I also found was peace and tranquility. This particular journey started from the western most point of Mt Ashmun Drive where it dead ends. Of course with the New Year and the obvious resolution to get in better shape what better way than to take a hike on this newly discovered wide trail. I soon discovered what the odd configuration was visible from Balboa Ave; the new native plantings along with what appeared to be a cylinder shape mesh protective barrier for each new plant. There you have it question answered, for me at least. In a nutshell the project was/ is to eliminate non native plants and re plant or restore what is native to the area. Much to my surprise come to find out this is a pretty hotly contested issue. My goal is not to pick a side
because I can see pros/cons from both but instead my goal is to get me and you outside and discover what some of us take for granted on a regular basis. There were plenty of footprints, mountain bike tracks, dog prints etc so a lot of you are familiar with this hidden jewel. The project in and of itself it pretty interesting, however what I found while on the trail was pure peace and quiet. For a while the only sounds I heard were some birds chirping and a biplane passing overhead. Looking up I saw birds whizzing by and 4 hawks gliding effortlessly above. I have done my fair share of walking the beach, pedaling the boardwalk, being around crowds of tourists and “the beach thing”. However, my new hobby is; peace and quiet and discovering the miles of trails ahead in our own
backyard. On a difficulty scale of 1 to 5 this short walk is from the starting point on Mt Ashmun heading north towards Balboa is a 1.5, very, very easy. The trail is wide, the terrain is essentially flat, total time could be 20 minutes roundtrip. However, if you want to take it all in and look around it could take as long as you want. I say take your time. My theory why rush it, the rat race will still be there once you leave the dirt and hit the pavement. Stay tuned next month for a new canyon trail or read more about this hike on my blog at clairemonttimes.com. For more information about the local trails and maps check out www.sandoego.gov/park-and-recreation or stop in at the Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center 5180 Tecolote Road, 92110.
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Local Food Trucks Raising Money for Senior Citizens December 13th was a dreary rainy day here in the neighborhood; however our spirits were lifted when we came upon a fleet of food trucks parked in Kearny Mesa. Turns out it was a project which was raising money for Meals-OnWheels San Diego. Events like these, with so many trucks, are tough to coordinate, however Kearny Mesa Subaru was kind enough to provide parking space for over 20 local food trucks at their dealership. The food trucks donated 20% of their sales to Meals-On-Wheels, San Diego. It was estimated, even during the inclement weather, 450-500 people bought their lunch, sampled some delicious food and raised money for a great cause.
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Images from The Living Nativity Held at Horizon Christian Fellowship December 16th & 17th
Advantages of Neighborhood Watch Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the active participation of residents in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime, solve problems and improve the quality of life in your area. In it you will get to know and work with neighbors, and learn how to: • Recognize & report crimes and/or suspicious activity • Protect yourself, your family, your business and property • Partner with the San Diego Police Department • Improve life in our community Contact Information: • Develop a Local Outreach Network
Don Hill, Block Captain Clairemont Hills West Neighborhood Watch • (858) 272-0075
GOLF LESSONS JASON PETERIE Head Golf Teaching Professional Tecolote Canyon Golf Course • 27 Years in the Golf Industry • Golf Instructor for the last 15 Years
All ages and skill levels welcome Allow me to introduce you to the game or reintroduce you back to this wonderful game My goal is to make it fun while working on your skills Private & Semi-Private lessons available every day except Monday
Jason Peterie (p)858-735-8514 • or email: 1jasonpeterie@gmail.com
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Pet Profile
SUKI
Breed F/Pomeranian/Chihuahua /Unknown
Bella
DOB 1/11/09
Breed F/English & French Bulldog
Place of Birth Hawaii Likes Belly rubs, sleeping on human’s head, OB dog beach, barking at people on bikes, carrots, and my son Dislikes Cats, bikes, skates, vacuum cleaner, strangers entering our home, smell of wine
Bach BREED M/Rottweiler/German Shepherd
DOB 2/14/2008 PLACE OF BIRTH San Diego LIKES Doyle Dog Park, chasing shadows, the beach DISLIKES being left alone
DOB 5/17/2010 Place of Birth Unknown Likes Anything that taste good, hiking, the beach, going to work at Lifetime Animal Care Center Dislikes Ear cleanings, losing her toys, Foxtails
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Real Estate
Surface Navy Holiday Lights Event December 6th Naval Base San Diego for the first time ever opened their gates and lowered the gangways for the public to tour a few Navy ships as part of a Holiday Lights Event. It was cold on the waterfront however it did not dampen the spirits of the sailors or the many visitors. We were fortunate to board the USS Boxer, an Amphibious Assault Ship, and the USS Milius, a Guided Missile Destroyer. The sailors gave brief tours of the ships and provided hot cocoa and warm cookies for all. I only hope this will be a new long standing tradition, it was truly awe inspiring and appreciated.
The Bridge of the USS Milius.
Looking towards the stern of the USS Boxer
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