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A Personal Interview with San Diego Mayoral Candidate David Alvarez by Daniel J. Smiechowski
If a rising tide lifts all ships, this indeed is Mr. Alvarez’s moment.The current Councilman is indeed both a man of the people and a man of the City. Mr.Alvarez is one of those rare candidates having the qualities of foresight, devotion, intellect and character which we all value in our next Mayor.As Robert Kennedy once said,“Only those that dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.”Alvarez has the heart and courage of a lion and is a winning candidate. DJS: Years ago under Donna Frye’s tenure representing Clairemont, we had a “City Storefront” in the Clairemont Square Shopping Center which enabled folks to interact with SDPD and pay water bills, get free tax help, have questions answered in regard to city services, pick up valuable city brochures and information as well as many more convenient city business. What is your view on restoring the operation of this “City Storefront?” David Alvarez: The community service centers that were previously operating in a number of communities were shut down due to budget cuts under Mayor Sanders. I believe that these service centers served an important role in our communities because they were easily accessible locations that residents could use to speak with community police officers, pay their water bill or get information about City services. As such, I believe that reopening community service centers throughout the City is important step in bringing City government to our neighborhoods. As Mayor I would look to re-establish community services centers in areas that cannot easily access City services downtown.
DJS: Public Safety issues including Police, Fire, Ambulance, etc. are at the top of the list of citizen concerns. How do you propose to facilitate and improve the operation of these services in Clairemont? David Alvarez: In 2011 the City paid outside experts to evaluate the City’s fire and emergency preparedness. What the experts found was troubling. Throughout the City there were critical gaps in coverage that make it impossible for our fire and life safety personnel to meet acceptable response times (7:30 minutes response 90% of the time). While these gaps in coverage are not in Clairemont, the delays cascade through the system as emergency response resources in Clairemont are pulled to cover gaps in other areas. The only way to solve this problem is to invest in critically needed equipment and personnel, including 19 new fire stations across San Diego. Since 2011, I have pushed hard for the City to fund some of the top priorities, such as an updated fire alert system that will replace an antiquated and inefficient system by 2014. However, we still have a long way to go. The total cost of funding the projects, equipment and personnel identified by experts is approximately $139 million. The next most immediate needs, which include the construction of a new fire station on Home Avenue, completion of a Mission Valley station and equipment and personnel for both stations will cost a minimum of $17-$18 million. Finding the funding for these critical projects will be tough, but it must be done to prevent fire and medical emergencies from getting out of control. I will prioritize the safety of San Diegans by ensuring that we invest in our public safety infrastructure to make sure we, as a city, are doing all we can to get people help during times of emergency.
Regarding police services, a shortage of officers continues to impact public safety and response times in every neighborhood.As part of this year’s budget, I supported a recruitment and retention program aimed at keeping the highly qualified officers we have on our police force and recruiting the best candidates to go through our police academies. DJS: Residents of Clairemont are complaining all the time over the state of our roads, broken signage, overflow of trash in gutters, weeds growing in streets and broken sidewalks. What is your plan to correct these issues and can the City afford to foot the bill? David Alvarez: The state of the City’s infrastructure, such as roads and public buildings, has been allowed to deteriorate. While one survey put the backlog in deferred capital projects at $898 million, the actual number is certain to be much larger. To address the backlog of deferred capital projects, I supported cutting red tape to streamline the City’s contracting process and pushed to ensure communities were consulted regarding which projects were prioritized. I supported the issuance of $105 million in capital bonds to begin to address the deterioration of our infrastructure, as well as the City’s first 5year deferred capital funding plan. Deferred Capital Bond #1 and #2 provided $85 million for asphalt overlay of 120 miles of streets. Our infrastructure backlog didn’t develop overnight, and it will take many years to address all of our deferred projects. As Mayor, I will explore new sources of funding, such as general obligation bonds (which are voter-approved and at a lower interest rate, saving taxpayer dollars SEE David Alvarez, page 4
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Avati Salon Expands Operations in Bay Ho by Bruce Mayer
Neuropathy Support Group For those of you with achy, burning feet, join the Neuropathy Support Group on the second Monday of each month (except December). We meet at Clairemont Lutheran Church (across from KFC) at 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd at 1:00 p.m.
We have a different speaker each month, with topics related to neuropathy such as pain control, attaining better balance, good nutrition, improving general health and more.A donation of $1 is requested. For more information, call 858-279-7728.
At the beginning of 2012 the Bay Ho Center, at the corner of Morena Blvd and Avati drive, had four empty suites, one struggling restaurant, and another restaurant just breaking ground.The owners of Avati Salon decided to take a chance and open up their newest salon at 4019 Avati Drive with the first right of refusal on a suite next door, should they want to expand later, with hopes that maybe they would help breath life back into the center. This is nothing new to these owners; they have over 38 years’ experience, having built and owned 3 other salons, and are doing it again with the Avati Salon. Fifteen months after opening the first suite of the salon,Avati has expanded to the second suite growing to approximately 1600 square feet. Along with the hair stylists they had join them when they started the salon, and an Esthetician that joined them shortly after, they have now hired two nail technicians, and a massage therapist. The salon has now grown to 10 hair stylist stations; a massage room, an esthetician room, 3 hair dryer stations, 3 shampoo stations, 3 nail stations and two new plumb free Pedicure Spa chairs.Avati also has openings for any hair stylists to come work there that have established clientele and would like to rent a booth. Avati has added a dispensary for the people working there along with a sink, microwave, refrigerator, washer and dryer, and will soon add lockers and lunch counter with stools.Avati
San Diego Fire Department Open House Recently the SDFD held open houses at some of their fire stations throughout the city. As part of fire prevention week there were fire station tours, demonstra-
tions and firefighter simulations. Here one youngster met firefighters at Fire Station 35 in University City and the chance to sit in the rig.
has also added a full ADA (handicap) compliant designed bathroom as part of their expansion. With the expansion, they also now have a full line of high quality hair and facial products that can be purchased, and you can purchase gift certificates for any, or all, of the services offered at the salon.Avati is also involved with the Locks Of Love program where they give FREE haircuts to people who can donate 10” or more of their hair to be made into wigs for children that have lost their hair due to cancer treatments. If you haven’t been to the Bay Ho Center in a while, make it a point to stop by and visit the newly remodeled Avati Salon. Listening to their customers,Avati now offers a full line of beauty services and products that many of the new customers have mentioned, thereby making it easier for one stop shopping. Some customers have even commented that is it nice not having to go into busy Pacific Beach to have these services available to them. According to the owner’s, their goal all along has been to offer a nice, friendly environment not only for the technicians but for the customers alike, and to make sure each technician is very qualified and can offer some of the best services available. The atmosphere is comfortable, relaxing, and clean, and the staff is very talented.The salon caters to women, men and also children, and welcomes walk-ins. For more information on services offered, approximate pricing, directions or to meet the staff visit their website at www.avatisalon.com
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Your Local Not-for-Profit Senior Center, LiveWell San Diego, Needs Your Support! The following is a list of needs the center has to improve and help continue providing services to seniors struggling with the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s and Dementia.And for the hundreds of seniors who join us every day for fitness, water color and educational classes. • Elastic Waste Slacks for Men & Women • Comedy DVD’s • Table Lamps for Better Reading • Wall Mount for the newly donated flat screen TV • End Tables • Cash Donations needed to repair commercial refrigerator (est. $1,000) • Wii Games
• New Freezer is needed to to store ice cream & cakes for special events • DVD/Blu Ray Player for Afternoon Movies • Computer Network Server needs replacement, we have the server need $1,100 to transfer files from old to new VOLUNTEERS are always needed for Front Desk, Project Care Program and Special Events If you would like to help, please spread the word, write a check or simply call us at: 858.483.5100 Ext: 311 LiveWell San Diego 4425 Bannock Avenue San Diego, CA 92117
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when compared to a traditional bond) and potential public-private partnerships to start rebuilding San Diego. Bonding while interest rates are low, and building while construction costs are relatively low will take careful planning, but will pay dividends in avoided and reduced maintenance costs. I will also dedicate significant portions of any surplus tax revenues to infrastructure needs, as prioritized by neighborhoods. DJS: Along with a down economy comes increased use in public services, mainly libraries and parks. What is your philosophy regarding libraries and parks and would you improve upon these services? David Alvarez: San Diegans know that the City’s lack of investment in neighborhoods has reached a crisis point. Eighty-five percent of our neighborhoods don’t have enough park space, even while shovel-ready park projects are stalled because of funding gaps. Through my Blueprint for San Diego’s Future, I’ll improve the quality of life of every neighborhood by building 50 acres of new parkland by the end of my first term and immediately increasing maintenance of our parks and expanding programming at recreation and senior centers. I will also continue my record on the Council of restoring library hours in every branch library. DJS: In several years the Trolley will wind through our community bringing along security concerns among some residents. Do you know of plans by the City for increased vigilance in regard to possible criminal activity in and around Trolley Stations? Can you offer any specifics? David Alvarez: I know that the City has a lot of planning to do regarding new stations along the planned midcoast trolley extension.As plans for specific stations are still in the design phase, I would encourage SANDAG and MTS to consider public safety and security concerns when designing the stations. DJS: Do you agree that there ought to exist a healthy business climate in Clairemont in order to drive employment and other issues defining our quality of life. What can the City accomplish in achieving this goal? David Alvarez: Each community in San Diego deserves to have the opportunity to have business and employment opportunities nearby. Being able
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to work, shop and recreate close to your neighborhood is important in achieving a higher quality of life. Matching the right kind of economic development for each community is critical, as some neighborhoods might desire close proximity to hi-tech employment centers while others desire to bring broader investment such as attracting grocery stores, shopping centers and restaurants. Each area of the City deserves to have the business and employment opportunities that most matches the needs of the residents in that community. By focusing on investing in our neighborhoods and through updating and following our community plans, this can be accomplished. The future of communities is driven in large part by community plans. In San Diego the majority of community plans are old, out-of-date and do not reflect the best practices in city planning. Therefore, development decisions are being driven by documents that no longer reflect the values and priorities of the residents who live in those communities. Obsolete plans also mean developers have to spend more time and money seeking community plan amendments and producing their own environmental impact reports. This extra cost prevents many developments from moving forward. Community plans provide our residents a direct voice in the future of their neighborhoods and provide the business community with the certainty needed to stimulate investment from the private sector.As Mayor, I will update all community plans that are over 15 years old by the end of his first term. DJS: Some folks in Clairemont continue to complain about flight noise from Montgomery Field, a public airport owned by the City of San Diego. What are your views? David Alvarez: Montgomery Field is an important facility that if operated the right way can continue to be successful while being respectful of the communities that surround it. The Airports Advisory Committee is a public group appointed by the City Council that exists to advise the City on airport related matters. It is critical that the Mayor and City Council appoint members to the board that understand the importance of listening to the public and working with airport administration to solve any problems. It is equally important that the public is aware of the important role the Committee can play in ensuring that noise related complaints from community members are heard and dealt with in an efficient and effective manner. As Mayor I would appoint members that understand the importance of protecting the quality of life
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of nearby residents and I would ensure that the Committee and Montgomery Field Airport staff is responsive to community concerns over noise caused by incoming and outgoing flights. (The Airports Advisory Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Montgomery Field Airport Terminal Building, 3750 John J. Montgomery Drive.) DJS: Will you be a Mayor of the people and for the people? How and why? And, what is the fire in your belly wanting you to become Mayor of San Diego? David Alvarez: I’m running to become San Diego’s next mayor because we need a leader who will fight to make government work for the families and neighborhoods of our city--not for special interests. It is clear to me that we need to invest in and commit to the diversity that makes our city great and raises the quality of life for all members of our communities.That means transparency in government. It means having an honest and respectful public dialogue about
civic issues and ensuring all voices have an opportunity to be heard. I will be a mayor for all San Diegans. DJS: Thank you, Mr. Alvarez. Daniel J. Smiechowski has been a resident of Clairemont since 1967 and may be reached at: smiechowskid@aol.com
Mayoral Candidate Forum in Clairemont Clairemont will be front and center as the candidates for the next Mayor of San Diego begin their final push for votes and support prior to the November 19th special election. Mayoral Candidates Mike Aguirre, David Alvarez, Kevin Faulconer and Nathan Fletcher have been invited to participate in a Mayoral Forum at the
monthly Clairemont Town Council Meeting. This will be an ideal opportunity to see the candidates up close and personal. Visit www.clairemontonline.com to submit a question for the Mayoral Candidates.
Clairemont Town Council Meeting Thursday, November 7, 2013 @7pm Cadman Elementary School Cafeteria 4370 Kamloop Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
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Reusable Finds Celebrates The One-Year Anniversary of its Retail Store
Community Input Wanted on Neighborhood Infrastructure Priorities
by Virgina Mergener Owner/Proprietor
Two Local Meetings are Scheduled in November
Reusable Finds invites you to help us celebrate our one-year anniversary of the opening of our retail store on Friday, November 15-17th.We plan to commemorate the occasion by giving out a bevy of prizes through raffles and light refreshments. Additionally, customers can also take advantage of 10%- 75% discounts off their purchase. We have reached out to the community in a number of ways in the past year and will continue to do so in the future as we continue to bring awareness to recycle and reuse.This first year for our retail outlet has been a resounding success, and we want to give back to the customers who have made our success possible. Reusable Finds has many reasons to celebrate what has been an eventful year for our retail store. In the past year, we have tripled our total inventory and we continue to grow.To better accommodate our customers, and our growth, we have expanded our hours. With the increased inventory, the expan-
sion of store hours, and with the plans of remodeling, Reusable Finds has a whole lot to celebrate. Our store is more than just a storefront in Bay Park, our entire Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle mantra is the future. We are proud of the fact that not just locals are walking into our store; we have met many people from throughout San Diego County and beyond. Reusable Finds also offers services such as, estate liquidations, house & garage clean out services, and Vintage Staging Rentals.All share the same Reusable mission. We look forward to seeing you all! Reusable Finds ,4112 Napier Street, SD 92110 (Corner of Napier & Morena Blvd) Hours: Tues-Sun, 10am-6pmMonday by Appt. (858) 449-4381, Virginia@Reusablefinds.com www.reusablefinds.com www.Facebook.com/ReusableFinds www.Twitter.com/ReusableFinds.com
San Diego residents have an opportunity to weigh in on their neighborhood’s infrastructure priorities beginning tomorrow when the City kicks off a series of meetings with Councilman Mark Kersey, chair of the Infrastructure Committee. The purpose of the meetings is to solicit input directly from communities about the type of projects they believe should be a priority for their neighborhood. In June, San Diego City Council passed a policy that makes public input a formal part of the infrastructure planning process. Over the past three months, the City’s community planning groups have spent countless hours identifying specific projects. The information gathered at the upcoming meetings will compliment that process and be incorporated into the City’s first-ever rolling five-year infrastructure plan to be released this coming summer.
District Six Infrastructure Committee Chair Councilmember Mark Kersey with Councilmember Lorie Zapf Wed., Nov. 6, 6pm Pangea Bakery Café, 4689 Convoy St. #100, San Diego, CA 92111 District Two Infrastructure Committee Chair Councilmember Mark Kersey with Councilmember Kevin Faulconer Wed., Nov. 13, 6pm Cadman Elementary School Auditorium, 4370 Kamloop Avenue San Diego, CA 92117
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NOVEMBER LIBRARY EVENTS NORTH CLAIREMONT BRANCH 4616 CLAIREMONT DRIVE, 92117
BALBOA BRANCH 4255 MT.ABERNATHY AVE, 92117 SPECIAL EVENTS
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Paws to Read 11/12 & 11/26 6:00 pm Therapy dogs provide a positive and fun environment for children to practice reading.
In-N-Out Burger Reading Program Through 11/16 Kids! Read! Get a free hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese for reading five books. Children between the ages of 4 and 12 are eligible to participate. If children are unable to read themselves, their parent may read the books to them. A parent or guardian should sign the reading log after each five books is read. Latin American Music By Camarada 11/26 6:30pm Camarada is a collective of more than a dozen San Diego-based soloists that are committed to bringing the joy of chamber music to people of all ages and music tastes. In this concert offering, Betsy Ross Buckley (flute) and Fred Benedetti (guitar) will perform tango and flamenco pieces, and mix in a few other “world” favorites. Program will feature works by De Falla, Rodrigo, Piazzolla, and Villa-Lobos. RECURRING EVENTS Monthly Book Sale 11/9 9:30am-2pm In addition to the Daily Book Sale, the Friends of NCL hold an expanded Monthly Book Sale every month. Used books, movies, and music for excellent prices. Proceeds benefit the NCL. Friends of the North CLMNT Library Meeting 11/15 3pm Would you like to support your local library? The Friends support the library through various activities, including book sales, volunteering, programming support and advocacy. New members welcome! Adult Book Club 11/20 at 6pm The Book Club will be discussing A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines Homework Help Wednesdays 6:30pm Need a hand with your homework? Students in grades K-12 can receive assistance with homework and reading. Tutors are adult volunteers. No registration required. Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers Fridays at 10:30am Join us every Friday for a fun storytime with Ms. Katrina! This is an interactive storytime that includes books, songs, rhymes and movement. Sign Language Storytime Saturdays 10:30am Storyteller Jennifer Duncan uses the excitement and fun of signing to enhance the reading of wellloved children’s picture books. This interactive presentation also includes sing-alongs and bubble time and ends with a Q&A period. Geared toward ages 05 with caregiver.
Family Fun Time: Cowboy Bob 11/15 3:30pm Enjoy a fun Harvest-themed afternoon with stories and songs from Cowboy Bob.
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Balboa Library Book Club 11/19 12:30pm The Book Club will discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
SPECIAL EVENTS After School Art Class by Robert 11/6 4pm Free art class for children ages 6-12 Adult Book Club 11/6 6pm The Book Club will be discussing Caleb’s Crossing, by Geraldine Brooks. Friends of the Library Meeting 11/20 4pm Music Program The Bassett Brothers Guitar Duo 11/20 6:30pm An identical twin guitar duo whose performances showcase a wide range of music from medieval to Metallica. Sean and Ian live together, work together, and have played as a duo since the age of fourteen. Their diverse repertoire includes music from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical eras and spans to more contemporary genres like Rock, Blues, and Heavy Metal.Through a mix and match of varied styles, the brothers provide unique interpretations of concert hall classics. Sean and Ian both earned a Masters of Music in Classical Guitar in 2012.The twins believe that even the most complicated works of music should be accessible and enjoy creating an inviting atmosphere for any audience. Please join us for this fabulous evening of music. Homework Help K-12 Tuesdays 6:30-8 Tutors are adult volunteers, and no sign-up is required. RECURRING EVENTS Story Times • Tuesdays 6pm Bilingual storytime Spanish/English with Karina • Thursdays 10:30 “BabySign Storytime,” a storytime with sign language for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers, with storyteller and sign language instructor Jennifer Duncan. • Fridays10:30 a.m. the library hosts Preschool Storytime with Miss Fran.
RECURRING EVENTS Stories with Susan Wednesdays 6:00 pm Miss Susan reads well-loved children’s stories. Come hear your favorites, or discover something new! Preschool Activity Hour Thursdays 10am Miss Linda will help young preschool children receive the basics of learning, language and reading skills. Parents and caregivers will have some time to network and learn tips for helping their children get a great start on learning. “Wee Reads” Baby & Toddler Storytime Fridays 10:30 am Storytime for our youngest patrons! Plenty of adult/child interaction, songs, stories and play Kids Krafternoons Saturdays 1:00 pm Let your creativity run wild with a fun craft activity! Children under 8 welcome with an adult or older sibling.
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Morena Blvd. Station Area Planning Study Workshop 3 will present the traffic/mobility analysis from recommendations developed in Workshop 2. Community input will be used to refine concepts into final scenarios The Morena Boulevard Station Area Study will be used to guide future community plan policy changes to support transit-oriented development in the Morena Blvd. Station Area. The
Study will help guide the creation of a transit-friendly, economically strong community within San Diego.The community’s input will be vital in establishing a vision which will guide policy changes and physical recommendations related to: Transit Access, Walking & Biking Access, Housing, Employment and Urban Spaces
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Religious Directory Clairemont Lutheran Church www.clairemontlc.org 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 Sunday Worship Times 8:30, 10:00 (English) & 11:30 am (Spanish) Sunday School for kids 9:45am Holy Cross Lutheran Church & Preschool www.holycrossword.com 3450 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 Church (858) 273-2886 Preschool (858) 273-7768 Sunday Worship 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
WE NEED YOUR VOICE! Workshop #3: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 San Diego Humane Society 5500 Gaines St. San Diego, CA 92110 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Volunteers needed to escort elderly to nonemergency medical doctor’s appointment, grocery store, pharmacy, etc., in the Linda Vista and surrounding areas 2 times per week. Must be bilingual in English/ Spanish or English/Vietnamese we asking for a 6 month commitment and must undergo training beforehand. Small stipend and mileage offered. If interested, please call Stella @ (858) 278-0771, ext. 3023.
Joyful Living Spiritual Center www.joyfullivingsandiego.org Services and classes at the LiveWell Center 4425 Bannock Avenue, San Diego 92117 Sunday services and Junior Church at 10 am Are you ready for a happier, healthier and more abundant life? St. David’s Episcopal Church www.saintdavidschurch.com 5050 Milton Street, San Diego CA 92110 Sunday Worship Times: 8:00 am Traditional • 10:30am Contemporary For information on promoting your place of worship in the Religious Directory please call or email Chris O’Connell, Publisher (858) 752-9779 chris@clairemonttimes.com
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by Todd Gloria, Interim Mayor; City of San Diego
Dear Friends, November is synonymous with Thanksgiving Day. I look forward to sharing a special holiday meal with family and friends and giving thanks for all my blessings. With Thanksgiving as November’s main event, it’s easy to lose sight of other things I’m thankful for besides food on the fourth Thursday of the month. Here are some other things for which I am truly grateful. Our veterans whose service and sacrifice is unparallelled. Pictured here is my great grandmother, Dolly Avery, standing between her sons, my great uncle Forest on the left and my grandfather Charles on the right. Both men served honorably in the U.S.Armed Forces. My grandfather arrived in San Diego from Oklahoma in 1943. His move from the Midwest made me a native San Diegan. I owe them and all our acting and retired service men and women my thanks for their dedication to our country. So many service members are overseas this Thanksgiving and don’t get to pass the mashed potatoes or carve the turkey with their parents, spouses, children and siblings. Our first responders, trash collectors, street crews and others making up the City’s 10,000 person workforce who provide vital services we all rely on each day. Their efforts keep our City’s engine running. My Council colleagues who focus on improving their neighborhoods and
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look for ways to make San Diego’s economy more robust. They are dedicated public servants who strive every day to make San Diego an even better place to live. Those who are caregivers to our ill, our elderly and our homeless. By way of example, their service and big hearts remind us to practice patience and empathy toward all our neighbors. For being born and raised in a city that has such a varied and vibrant cultural identity. This is the town where a Native American, Filipino, Puerto Rican, Dutch son of a maid and a gardener became the Interim Mayor of San Diego. This is the town where I would have lumpia and tamales next to the turkey and stuffing on my Thanksgiving plate. Finally, I am thankful for the ability to serve. I ask for your continued patience and participation as we draw closer to electing a new mayor for San Diego. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Respectfully, Todd Gloria, Interim Mayor, City of San Diego
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CLAIREMONT COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP 11/19/13 (3rd Tuesday of the month) • 6:30 PM LiveWell Senior Center 4425 Bannock Ave, 92117
LINDA VISTA TOWN COUNCIL 11/21/13 (3rd Thursday of the month) • 6:30 PM Baha’i Faith Center 6545 Alcala Knolls Drive, 92111
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Coming up in Tecolote Canyon November 2013 Come discover Bay Park’s best kept secret. Visit the Tecolote Nature Center Tuesday through Saturday 9:00-4:00 or Sunday 9:00-2:00, or come to one of the upcoming activities listed below. Meet at the Tecolote Nature Center 5180 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110 858-581-9959
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Native Plant Walk California Native Plant Society - 1s Sunday of every month at 9:00 a.m. Social Fitness Walk Wednesday Mornings 8:00 a.m. Join others on a faster paced walk in Tecolote Canyon. Learn about the area, get some exercise, and meet your neighbors. We’ll do a 5K in about an hour or so. Weed Warriors Canyon Clean Up 3rd Saturday of every month 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Work with a Park Ranger to help clean up Tecolote Canyon. Everyone welcome! Earn service credits for school and help your community! Many other volunteer opportunities available Bird Watching Walk San Diego Audubon Society 4th Saturday of every month at 8:00 a.m. Project Wildlife Booth Tuesdays, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. and November 19 at 1:00 p.m. See a live Cassin’s Kingbird and Acorn Woodpecker *Call the nature center to schedule a guided walk with our Tri-Canyon Interpretive Group - We offer walks for all ages and interests
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Walks are free and open to the public. Walks and canyon clean ups may be canceled due to inclement weather or poor trail conditions. No walks in July or August.
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By Stella Monde
Mama’s Grill This month I had a real hankering for sandwiches. I wanted something with substance both in texture and flavor. So I ventured into one of the many strip malls in Kearny Mesa and gave Mama’s Grill a try. It’s two doors down from another sandwich shop, but Mama’s has that mom-and-pop shop feel, especially with the non-commercial blow-up photos of their various sandwiches plastered on the front window. The seating arrangements are nothing to write about, but they serve their purpose and they’re clean and tidy. Now to the business at hand, what should we try first? On the first visit, we ordered a BIG Byrd (a double order of smoked turkey, chicken breast, bacon, pepper jack, mayo, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onions, cilantro pesto and chipotle sauce ($9.55). Oh, and don’t forget this is all sandwiched (pun intended) between two slices of warm sourdough. The other selection was Rani’s Reuben which featured double pastrami, Swiss and provolone cheeses, sauerkraut and Thousand Island’s dressing on rye bread ($7.55). I have to admit to my inclination towards Reuben sandwiches because when a Reuben is done well it just is so satisfying. There’s absolutely no green in there (although the sauerkraut was once cabbage), so it’s not necessarily the healthy choice, but each of us did get a fresh kosher dill pickle ($0.99) out
Big Byrd
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of the big barrel at the counter. Does that count as a green?? We were both quite pleased with our sandwich choices and proceeded to devour our lunch. I noticed that on a separate visit that some patrons will order half of their sandwich to be eaten in and half of their sandwich is wrapped to go for later. Way to go healthy portion eaters! And how nice of Mama’s Grill to be so accommodating. However, I did not request this option. If I was going to feed my face, I was going to do it all at once.
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In the past few weeks, I’ve tried the Deep Sea Melt, Mama’s version of a tuna melt which is basically tuna salad with American cheese finished off on the Panini grill ($5.55). The bread was perfectly toasted and pressed which complemented the tuna salad and cheese. I would have liked a slice of lettuce and tomato as well, but that’s just me. Maybe some of you prefer your tuna melts without any veggies. The Turkey Club ($6.55) with smoked turkey, bacon, avocado, provolone, lettuce, tomato, mayo and pepperoncini on warm sourdough was a well-balanced option with good
texture from the crispy bacon and shredded lettuce complemented by the buttery flavor of avocado. The pepperoncini would have been a nice touch of spice, but this was left out of mine (I think by accident). Apparently, you can ask to add chipotle, too. That’ll be for next time. For those of you who like a challenge, they do have a sandwich called the T-Rex with over 1 lb of roast beef, pastrami, black forest ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onions, mustard, mayo and pepperoncini. There was no mention on the menu of the recommended bread, but for $13.95, I bet they’ll let you choose. That sounds like one heck of a sandReuben Sandwich
wich. For that one, I might consider eating half in and taking the other half to go. Nonetheless, Mama’s satisfied my sandwich fix and I now have a place to go when I get that craving. If you would like to suggest a place that I should review, email stella.monde@clairemonttimes.com.
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Exotic Egypt by Kevin Casillo
Egypt is one of those faraway places I enjoyed reading about in my younger school days.The Nile River, the great pyramids of Giza I often day dreamed what it must have been like in the days of King Tutankhamen or the mysterious and seductress Cleopatra. Well I can tell you, it must have been dusty! Sand everywhere but this is the kind of dirt I love. Every grain of sand, touched by history has shaped Egypt’s tombs and landscape since the beginning of time. Nowhere have I visited such a place and I think you’ll agree we would be hard pressed to find a more exotic location. The pyramids are one of the most amazing sites. Standing tall, a bit worn by the winds of time, estimated to have been built somewhere around 3200 BC with the building of the Great Pyramid of Khufu during the 4th Dynasty.These are the most famous and probably the most visited. My favorite is the Step Pyramid. Simply because it has noticeable flaws the architect made, it was the first and the beginning of what we now call the “Great Pyramids”.What is interesting is that when Pyramids we think of the Great Pyramids we think they are smooth blocks of stone. Up close you realize they are not, they are jagged and not easy to walk on and can be quite tricky to navigate. Fortunately you are only permitted to enter the
stones from further decay. Cairo pollution does enough of that already. When I would read about the pyramids I envisioned them to be off in the desert standing tall and alone, but the city of Cairo is encroaching ever so close which creates the pollution that continues to erode the pyramids. but when you live in the largest city in the Arab world with an estimated 6.5 million residents where do you put everyone? The streets of Cairo are full of carts pulled Felucca on River Nile by donkeys spilling over with freshly baked flat breads, fresh vegetables and live chickFor the tourist, walking the streets ens (don’t ask) while the constant rush of Tuk Tuks dart in and out of the of Cairo can be equally life threaten-
chaotic foot and motor traffic as locals head to market and off to their daily life.They understand the rules of the road, blow your horn constantly seems
Top of Mount Sinai
pyramid on a defined and well-guarded pathway. This helps protect the
to be the general rule of thumb, my advice as a tourist, hire a local driver.
ing, but it is the only way to get out there, meet the merchants and the locals. Unfortunately today’s political climate leaves me a little hesitant to recommend a holiday in Egypt, but like any other country we have been in, 36 to be exact, the Egyptian people are one of the most welcoming.We walked the city, stopped at the open air cafes along the Nile, strolled the market place (there are many) bought spices like Saffron and bargained for the best price on just about everything. Sailing down the Nile on a Felucca, a traditional wooden sailing boat around since the days of the Pharaohs, is an adventure everyone should experience. No motor, which means absolute silence while you drift along the Nile shore. The occasional bird flying over,
as you sail past water buffalo still turning wheels to extract water from the Nile River to irrigate crops growing tall and lush next to the arid desert landscape.Tombs built long ago dot the hillsides as the warm desert sun bakes its shore. Small local children race up to sing songs in Arabic with big wide smiles, warm brown eyes and hopes of you liking their tune enough to toss a few Egyptian coins, which we happily donated. If you have time, journey to the Sinai Peninsula, stop at the Red Sea but you really should visit St Catherine’s Monastery. Here we left out desert bungalows something that resembled Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, at midnight for a long haul up to the top of Mount Sinai. It was freezing, it was difficult and worth every step. On our ascent we were met with grunting camels and Bedouins in their tents offering a welcomed hot Egyptian coffee and in the distance a trail of candles from fellow travelers hiking the 7,000 feet guided us the steep rocky climb to the top for the most spectacular sunrise. It was something I will never do again, but glad my partner urged me to continue every last 800 stairs to the top (yes that’s right, after the climb there were only 800 more to go). If you have already been you already know, if you haven’t been, hopefully I have opened a small window into this exotic and mysterious destination. Don’t let world politics dictate where you can go, book a flight on-line join a travel club/group and enjoy. Just get out there. If you would like to see more photos, please visit my website at: www.hotshots360.smugmug.com
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World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…" The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m. The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words: Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of
Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples. An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars. Later that same year, on October 8th, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first "Veterans Day Proclamation" which stated: "In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans' organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance. I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible." On that same day, President Eisenhower sent
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a letter to the Honorable Harvey V. Higley, Administrator of Veterans' Affairs (VA), designating him as Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee. In 1958, the White House advised VA's General Counsel that the 1954 designation of the VA Administrator as Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee applied to all subsequent VA Administrators. Since March 1989 when VA was elevated to a cabinet level department, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has served as the committee's chairman. The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays:Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day,Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel, recreational and cultural activities and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978.This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans service organizations and the American people. Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls.The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day:A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Katana
Breed M/Miniature Pomeranian
Breed M/Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Purebred Siberian Husky
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DOB 12/11/2006
DOB 10/4/2001
Place of Birth Riverside, CA
Place of Birth Oceanside
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Likes Jumping in the pool to get the ball, sitting on end of diving board, people food, swimming, going for rides, guarding mom
Likes Flying monkey, getting people to fetch, treats, going to Kate Sessions Park
Likes Popcorn, vegetables, bananas, ice-cubes, CUZ dog toy, walks, Spot the Target dog, people & sunbathing
Dislikes Mailman, the UPS or FedEx driver, lizards, raccoons, German Shepherds (we think that might be how he lost his eye)
Dislikes Fire truck sirens, strangers petting me on my head, puppies
Dislikes Toenails being cut, being away from us, not being the center of attention
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Local Athlete on Road to the Olympics by Daniel J. Smiechowski
Former Clairemont resident Nirvana Ortanez who attended the Mount Everest Academy is on the path to qualifying for next year’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. If humility is any barometer of athleticism, this twenty-two year old young lady is a shoe in for an Olympic berth.The soft spoken Miss Ortanez is part of a fire and ice story. Being of Philippine descent and living in San
Diego she competes as a snow boarder. Ironically, Miss Ortanez takes to the sport like a duck to water. She says, “My family got me started” and trains at Big Bear when time permits. Making it to the Olympics from San Diego to Russia is no easy task but the athlete stated,“I feel confident.”That may be news to the Russian Brown Bear as the petite young lady will prove a worthy opponent. Serious training begins next month in Utah followed by qualifying heats in Colorado
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Congratulations to Benny Farrill, the raffle winner of the autographed Clash at Clairemont 7 autographed deck. Thank you to all who purchased tickets. 100% of the proceeds were
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at the end of December and final qualifying in Quebec, Canada. Approximately eighty to one hundred young women will seek about forty open slots for a chance to represent the United States in the Olympics. Personally, I have always believed that athleticism is God’s gift to mankind. Miss Ortanez began the sport of snowboarding at the age of fourteen and has now put about eight years behind her as a snowboarder.There are three primary competitions in this Winter Olympic sport being slopes, jumps and rails. Imagine a skate boarder going down a railing. It is the same principle with a snowboard. The Clairemont Town Council is a proud sponsor of Nirvana Ortanez having offered her a grant to continue her quest as a future Olympian. Anyone wishing to make a contribution, small or large to this noble endeavor may access her
website www.makeachamp.com/nirvanao Miss Ortanez is clearly deserving of public support. She wishes to thank her family, friends and sponsors for putting her on the road to the Olympics. Daniel J. Smiechowski has been a resident of Clairemont since 1967 and may be reached at: smiechowskid@aol.com
Linda Vista Skate Park Update The City Council recently directed staff to apply for grant funds for the design and build of the park. The proposed 40,000 sq ft park would be located on the same property as the Linda Vista Rec Center at 7064 Levant St, San Diego, CA 92111