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Twenty-seven officers and deputies from throughout San Diego County were honored for recovering the most stolen vehicles in their respective city or jurisdiction at the ATAC (Annual Auto Theft Recovery Committee) awards at the Prado in Balboa Park on Tuesday, March 16. Of the 27, five were selected as the top five recovery officers of the year. Among the five, in second place, was El Cajon’s own Officer Steven Breakall. Pictured, (L to R) Captain Jim Redman, Officer Steven Breakall and Police Chief Pat Sprecco. El Cajon’s Public Information Officer Monica Zech was the emcee for this special event. She also received a plaque honoring her as the group’s emcee for 18 of the 20 years this event has taken place to honor these special officers. See page 6 for more honorees. Photo credit: Monica Zech

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Waste Management o f S a n D i e g o (WMSD) recently

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tion unit in El Cajon. The bin, called “BigBelly,” compacts garbage using power gener-ated from built-in solar panels. About the same size as a stan-dard 35-gallon trash barrel, each compactor provides five times the capacity of a tradi-tional trash receptacle, trash collection frequency can be cut up to 80 percent, which can reduce collection costs, fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions in El Cajon. The compactors also include a matching recy-cling receptacle for collecting plastic bottles, newspapers, glass and other recyclables.

As part of a pilot program, Waste Management placed one Solar Powered Trash Compac-tor at the Prescott Promenade in the heart of downtown El Cajon. The city landmark was selected for the unit’s ability to reduce litter from the high traf-fic area and cut the frequency and cost of trash collection. Other bins in the County are

located at San Diego’s Lind-berg Field Airport, Qualcomm Stadium, PETCO Park, and at Oceanside Pier.

“We are proud to partner with the City of El Cajon for this exciting new pilot pro-gram,” said Community and Municipal Relations Manager Les Hart. “Our new Solar Powered Trash Compactors will help save El Cajon costs on labor, fuel and equipment. The compactors will also help reduce the City’s carbon foot-print.”

“The solar compactors are an important asset to our enhancements of the Prescott Promenade,” said El Cajon Mayor Mark Lewis. “Waste Management has done a great job of providing environmen-tally responsible options for El Cajon residents, while con-tinuously raising awareness of recycling and the importance of proper waste disposal.”

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— LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS —

by Monica ZechCity of El Cajon Public

Information Officer

Additional City Council Advisory Meeting regarding ECPAC

The City of El Cajon has been working on a master plan for the

Civic Center area that will in-clude renovations to the East County Performing Arts Center (ECPAC). To help in the design and planning process, public input was solicited through a series of public forums held in December 2009 and in Janu-ary 2010.

A second City Council Ad-visory Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 30, 1:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, located at 200 Civic Center Way, to continue discussing a Conceptual Business Plan For The East County Performing Arts Center. This Advisory Meeting is a follow-up to the meeting held on March 9 for the proposed ECPAC Busi-ness Plan. Public input on the

proposed business plan will be heard at this meeting.

Lend A Hand Neighborhood Enhancement Projects

Join fellow residents and volunteers turning out in force to clean, restore, and spruce up a neighborhood in Downtown El Cajon. The non-profit El Ca-jon Community Development Corporation will hold a major Lend A Hand neighborhood enhancement project on Sat-urday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Park Avenue between Roanoke Road and Mollison Avenue, near Cajon Valley Middle School. Volun-teers are needed to help replace dilapidated fencing, remove trash, and identify graffiti for removal. Participants will enjoy music, food, and refreshments as part of an army of volunteers assisting with this worthwhile event to improve Downtown El Cajon. Every eighteen months, Lend A Hand helps residents in Downtown El Cajon identify and coordinate physical im-provements in their neighbor-hood. Special note - if you have landscaping, construction, or contracting experience and can

volunteer your time, materials, or expertise, please contact the El Cajon CDC. Or, you can support Lend A Hand through a financial donation. Every contribution, large or small, is important to the success of Lend A Hand. To participate, please contact Christina Burke at (619) 401-8858 or [email protected].

Miss El Cajon & Miss El Cajon Teen Pageant

The Miss El Cajon and Miss El Cajon Teen Scholarship pageant is scheduled for this coming Saturday, March 27, at the East County Performing Arts Center, 210 East Main Street in El Cajon. Tickets are $15, doors open at 6:30 p.m., the pageant begins at 7 p.m. Please call (619) 938-3477 for more information.

2010 El Cajon Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy

The El Cajon Police Depart-ment is now accepting appli-cations for the 2010 Citizen’s Police Academy. The Citizen’s

Police Academy is an eight-week program, which allows members of the community to learn about Police Department functions from the inside - out. Students will attend weekly classes and learn about topics including the history of law en-forcement, the criminal justice system and crime scene inves-tigation. Students will see pre-sentations from divisions within the Police Department. During the academy, students will par-ticipate in hands-on exercises such as conducting traffic stops, dusting for fingerprints and firearms simulation. The acad-emy will begin on Wednesday, May 12, and conclude with a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 30. Classes will be held weekly from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Well’s Park, located at 1153 E. Madison Avenue in El Cajon. Residents and busi-ness people from El Cajon are encouraged to apply, and will be given priority in acceptance to the academy. A total of 25 students will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. For an application for the Citizen’s Police Academy, go to the El

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44th Annual El Cajon 20K!This popular El Cajon run

starts and ends at Granite Hills High School on Saturday, April 3! Race time is 6:30 a.m. for walkers and race walkers, and 7 a.m. for runners. Granite

Hills High School is located at the corner of Madison Avenue and 4th Street. Parking is avail-able at the school and on sur-rounding streets. This is a 12.4 mile course from El Cajon, up Vista Grande, through Singing Hills, and over the challenging Dehesa Hill (8.5 mile mark) and over to a downhill finish. Online registration is available at www.active.com and the deadline is April 1st. Day of the race registration is from 6:a.m. to 6:45 a.m. at Granite Hills High School. Early bird registration at the San Diego

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Special Gift Day Fridays on 26th And Payday Fridays EVERY Friday.

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Competitive Trail Challenge 3rd April 2010 – Tumbleweed Arena

The Horse Club San Di-ego has put together a challenging event for

all horseriders (ages 7 and up) and their horses. Open to all breeds and riding disciplines, every rider will ride at their own speed – walk, trot, canter or gait. Riders will be chal-lenged with mostly natural ter-rain obstacles, each of the six obstacles will have a different ACTHA judge - highest points in each division, wins.

Dress up in your best cow-boy and cowgirl outfit for rib-bons and great prizes — horse and dogs outfits will be judged too.

ACTHA’s mission is to provide an enjoyable venue showcasing the wonderful at-tributes of the great American trail horse, granting them the recognition they so richly de-serve. To maintain a registry open to all breeds and a point designation system, which will stay with each horse for its life-time, thereby adding to their value and distinction and to enable the humane treatment of horses in need.

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Scholarship applications available by Chamber

by Patt Bixby

The Lakeside Chamber of Commerce is accepting ap-plications for scholarships to be given to outstanding high school seniors enrolled in a Lakeside school. A total of $7000 will be given in $100 and $500 increments to high school seniors who have main-tained a 2.0 GPA and will be continuing their education.

Applicants will be screened by the Lakeside Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee. Finalists will be contacted and an interview will be scheduled. Finalists must attend the interview. Interviews will be conducted the week of May 3-7, 2010.

Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 9, 2010. Applica-tions are available at www.lakesideca.com. For further information call the Chamber at 561-1031 or stop by 9924 Vine St., Lakeside, CA.

Track Club (SDTC) for mem-bers is $18, non-members $28, under 18 $8. Late registration after 3/31 – add $5. For more information please call (619) 284-6065.

Highlights …Tickets available for the Heartland Lions Fashion Show

Fashion for a cause! The El Cajon Heartland Lions group will be holding their 22nd An-nual Champagne Luncheon and Fashion Show called “Up,

Up and Away!” on Saturday, April 10, at the Ronald Rea-gan Community Center, 195 E. Douglas Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds ben-efit sight, youth, health and environmental concerns in our community. Numerous silent and live auction items will be offered. Tickets are $30 per person, a V.I.P. table of eight is $250. For tickets or more infor-mation call (619) 449-7478.

“It’s Five O’clock Somewhere” CDC party

Everyone is invited to at-tend the 2nd Annual “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere” Party on Friday, April 16, from 4:47 to 8 p.m., at 237 East Main Street in Downtown El Cajon. The vacant space on East Main Street will be transformed into a tropical beach resort setting featuring great food and bev-erages from local restaurants, accompanied by live musical entertainment. It’s a delightful and informal way to celebrate

Downtown El Cajon while min-gling with East County leaders, business professionals, commu-nity organizers, and neighbors. Early bird ticket price is only $25 per person (good through Tuesday, April 13) or $30 at the door. Admission price includes unlimited food and beverages, live music, and lots of chances to win fun prizes! Tickets can be purchased by contacting the El Cajon Community De-velopment Corporation (CDC) at (619) 401-8858. The CDC presents this fun event with par-ticipation from the San Diego East Visitors Bureau, and the San Diego East County Cham-ber of Commerce. All proceeds will support the ongoing revi-talization efforts in Downtown El Cajon and your generous support is appreciated. If you are interested in being a spon-sor, or would like to participate as a food or beverage vendor, contact the El Cajon CDC at (619) 401-8858.

12th Annual Morning Glory Brunch is April 10

The Annual Morning Glory Jazz Brunch will take place on Saturday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Mad-eleine Sophie’s Organic Garden Center located at 2119 East Madison Avenue. Enjoy live jazz music, a live auction, fabu-lous prizes and student artwork, plus a delicious brunch. Funds raised benefit the Organic Gar-den Center at St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center. For ticket information please call (619) 442-5129, ext. 3117. You can also visit them online at www.stmsc.org.

Hawaiianaires Golf Tournament in April

Join us for a great day of golf! It’s almost time for the 14th Annual Hawaiianaires Golf Tournament sponsored by the El Cajon Police Officer’s Association. The Tournament will be held on April 23 at the Cottonwood Golf Course in Rancho San Diego, located at 3121 Willow Glen Road in El Cajon. Let’s support El Cajon’s finest! The cost is $100 per person, or $120 after April 9. This includes lunch, golf, golf cart, beverages, and dinner.

through sixth place. All partici-pants need to be an ACTHA member. To register and par-ticipate in the ride, visit www.actha.us. Ride is limited to first 75.

Proceeds benefit the El Cajon Police Officers’ Memorial Fund. Major sponsors include: Tipton Honda, Toyota of El Cajon, El Cajon Ford, and Bob Baker Chevrolet. For more informa-tion call (619) 921-3054.

Expect Traffic Delays - Jamacha Pipeline Project

Work on the Jamacha Pipe-line is coming into the El Ca-jon City limits. Officials say intermittent lane closures can be expected within the City limits of El Cajon and in the unincorporated community of Rancho San Diego in the County of San Diego. Work is scheduled to start this week. Work is scheduled for the area

of eastbound Jamacha Road, onto Gustavo Street, Waterloo, Dumar and South 3rd Avenues. Watch for traffic control, road crews and slow traffic in these areas. For more information, visit www.jamachapipeline.com or call their hotline at (619) 670-2552.

Keep me informed of your community events by placing me on your mailing or e-mail list. If there is an event in the City of El Cajon, contact Moni-ca Zech, Public Information Of-ficer for the City of El Cajon, via e-mail at [email protected], or send to: Monica Zech, Public Information Officer, City of El Cajon, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020.

On Wednesday March 17 the City of El Cajon Police Department celebrated the promotions of the following personnel. (L to R) Police Services Officer Rick Alvarado, Dispatcher Selena Perez, Communications Operator Angela Swift, Records Specialist Antonia Slatten, Captain Jim Redman, Lieutenant Jeff Arvan and Sergeant Jon Wooddell. Photo credit: Monica Zech

Continued from page 5

Congratulations to Officers Steven Breakall and Anthony Kolombatovic for being recognized at the annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving Awards Luncheon on March 17th. Steven made 31 DUI arrests in 2009 and Anthony made 25. Steven was also nominated for the 11th Annual Officer Christopher D. Lydon Memorial Award. Officer Lydon, an El Cajon based CHP officer, was killed while in pursuit of a DUI in 1998. Photo credit: Monica Zech

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Relay for Life Fund RaiserTea Party / Fashion Show

Spring is here and The El Cajon Relay For Life is host-ing their annual Tea Party / Fashion Show Saturday,

April 17 at the Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 455 Church Way in El Cajon. The Tea will be from 11 a.m to 1:30 p.m. and will cost $15 per person.

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Curves Supports Communities Nationwide with 12th Annual Food Drive

During the month of March, Curves of San Diego is partici-pating in the 12th Annual Curves Food Drive to benefit

local food banks. Collectively, over the past five years, nearly 50 million pounds of food were distributed to local communities all over the world through the Curves Food Drive.

Curves of San Diego is also giving back to the community by waiving its normal service fee for any new member who brings in a bag of non-perishable groceries and joins through March 28. This promotion will help the women of San Diego manage their weight and their wallets by joining Curves for free, while also helping feed hungry people in the community.

“The Curves Food Drive is always exciting,” said Eram Lokhand-wala, the owner of the San Diego club, located at 6784, El Cajon Blvd. Suite#C. San Diego.CA-92115. “We have a chance to help so many people at a time when the food banks are lowest. Especially during these uncertain times, this food is needed more than ever. It’s a win-win situation for everyone, and we’re very proud to participate.”

“This year our goal is to collect at least 300lbs of food and do-nate to the Jewish Food Service. They feed deserving and needy families of all faiths. For many children that is the only nutritious and hot meal they receive,” said Eram Lokhandwala.Others wish-ing to donate may drop off non-perishable food items at Curves Monday through Saturday during business hours through the month of March. For more information, call Eram Lokhandwala at (619) 469-0028 or (619) 469-0028 .

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EAST COUNTY GAZETTE

SECTION B TO THE EAST COUNTY GAZETTE VOL. 10, NO. 42, MARCH 25, 2010


Out and about in the CountyMarch 25, April 8, 15, 22, 29: Grossmont College’s Culinary Arts Dept. is hosting a five-course dinner prepared by the college’s culinary students on Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. at the college’s Culinary Arts patio dining area near the Student Center. Dinners will not be served on April 1, which is during the college’s spring recess week. The public is invited on the campus for the dinners. Cost is $20 per person. Funds will help raise money for travel expenses for Grossmont College culinary students to compete in state and national culinary competitions, as well as maintain kitchen equipment and purchase supplies.The dinners will features appetizer (soup or salad), intermezzo (palate cleanser), entree, dessert and coffee service. Entrees for Spring 2010 include Herb Crusted Breast of Chicken, Roasted Pork Medallions, Braised Beef with Sauteed Mushrooms, Pasta Alfredo, Panko Breaded Eggplant and Baked Fish. Vegetarian meals also are available. Reservations can be made by phoning Michele Martens at (619) 644-7550 or 644-7549, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Free parking on dinner evenings is available in Lot #7. For more information about the dinners, visit www.grossmont.edu/rop. Grossmont College is located at 8800 Grossmont College Drive in El Cajon. For driving directions and a campus map, visit www.grossmont.edu.

March 24-31: Strawberry Season Festival: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. at Henry’s Farmers Market, 4630

Palm Ave., La Mesa. Customers will sample delicious strawberry foods, including fresh strawberries, strawberry pies, preserves, cake, ice cream, chocolate-dipped strawberries and much more, including various strawberry-related items. Plus, there will also be strawberry activities for kids, including a strawberry patch activity area, strawberry decorating contests, and free kids balloons, as well as raffles for $100 Henry’s gift cards. These strawberries are locally grown in Carlsbad. Also, there will be a “strawberry jam” musical performance at select locations on Saturday, March 27 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

March 29 - April 2: Join the fun at El Cajon Parks and Recreation for a trip “Around the World”! The Spring into Fun Day Camp is an action-packed camp that will keep children engaged during the spring break. Campers will experience multi-cultural theme activities from countries like Mexico, France, China, Egypt, and USA. Each day will be full of fast-paced fun that includes camp games, arts and crafts, special events, international cuisine, and much more! The camp is held at Hillside Recreation Center and is designed for boys and girls ages 6 to12 years old. The enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff will give children the opportunity to make new friends in a safe and positive environment. Registration for Spring into Fun Camp begins March 15. Please register at Hillside Center during operational hours: Monday through Thursday: 3 to 6 p.m. and Fridays 3 – 9:30 p.m. The fee is $100 for the week, or $24 daily. resident discount is $85 for the week, or $21 daily. Class Number: 16912. Ages: 6 to12 years old. Camp hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call Hillside Center at (619) 441-1674.

March 27 - Sept. 6: Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries, a landmark exhibition that will dramatically change the public’s perception of these astonishing prehistoric creatures. This groundbreaking exhibition reveals how current thinking about dinosaur biology has changed over the past two decades and highlights ongoing cutting-edge research by leading paleontologists around the world. Tickets for nonmembers range from $12–16 with discounts for children, students, military, seniors, and groups. For

to the PRCA. See bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, penning, barrel racing, tie-down roping, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, clowns and more. For more information, call (619) 561.4331 or visit www.lakesiderodeo.com.

April 24: 45th Annual Lakeside Western Days Parade, “Tour Lakeside - Putting Lakeside on the Map, 9:35 a.m. The Lakeside Western Days Parade has been celebrating Lakeside’s Western heritage since 1965. This family fun tradition is hosted by the Lakeside Chamber and helps promote this community and supports the annual Lakeside Rodeo. A festive parade filled with one of the largest equestrian participations on the West coast, Bands, Clowns, Classic Cars, Off-Roaders, Queens, Princesses and local dignitaries. We honor local businesses, schools, service organizations and sport teams. For more information call Lakeside Chamber at (619) 561-1031or visit www.lakesideca.com

April 24: Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Multi Purpose room of Hillsdale Middle School, 1301 Brabham Street, El Cajon. This event is sponsored by the Builder’s Club to fund charitable activities. For more information contact Paula Ames at (619) 669-1990.

April 30 - May 2: Alpine. Garden Tours..Five beautiful home gardens, filled with botanical treats, birds & butterflies, will be featured on this year’s tour, PLUS, by popular demand, a special bonus site--a raptor rehabilitation facililty. A ticket provides admission to all 6 sites, and a map to get you there. Self-guided tour. Stay as long as you’d like in each garden. Ticket valid Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April 30-May2). One visit, per garden. Gardens open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information call (619) 445-8352 or email [email protected] or visit www.chirp.org

May 1-2: Alpine’s 13th Annual Sage & Songbirds Festival & Garden Tour, “The Hills are Alive with Butterflies,” at Viejas Outlet Center, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 1; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, May 2. Free admission for everyone. Free Educational Seminars.Free Live Butterfly Exhibit. Free release of hundreds of live butterflies both days. Dozens of vendors of quality garden-related items (and just before Mother’s Day!) Opportunity drawings and more.Vendors of garden-related items are invited to participate in the 2-day Sage & Songbirds Festival, May 1-2, in the high-visibility Show Court at the award-winning Viejas Outlet Center. For more information call (619) 445-8352 or email [email protected] or visit www.chirp.org

ONGOINGJulian Doves & Desperados every Sunday (weather permitting) 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.: Historic comedy skits located at the stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For more information please contact Krisie at (760) 765-1857.

The Barona Cultural Center & Museum is now open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will be closed on Sunday and Monday to focus on creating new exhibits and providing community outreach. Dedicated to preserving the Native American history of San Diego County, the Barona Cultural Center & Museum houses more than 3,000 artifacts, photographic displays and archives. The museum showcases many Indian traditions, such as birdsongs, language, gatherings, gaming and artwork and highlights the Barona Band of Mission Indians. In addition, the Barona Museum offers classes and tours for public and private schools, civic groups, clubs and other organizations. There is no charge for tours, and admission is free. For more information, visit www.baronamuseum.org or call (619) 443-7003 ext. 2.

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April 17: Spring Valley-- Sweethearts Dinner. Meet the new Mr. and Mrs. Spring Valley 5:30 to 8 p.m. Contact the Spring Valley Chamber for more info and for tickets (619) 670-9902.

April 23, 24 & 25: 46th Annual Lakeside Rodeo, hosted by the El Capitan Stadium Association, a nonprofit organization.The annual Lakeside Rodeo held every April is the largest fundraiser for the Association. The Lakeside Rodeo has gained national exposure over the last 44 years, from a small hometown event to being named the International Professional Rodeo Association Rodeo (IPRA) of the year FOUR times! In January 1999, the Lakeside rodeo changed from the IPRA



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Looking for affordable and exciting entertain-ment? Top entertain-

ment performs year round in the inviting DreamCatcher at Viejas showroom with a wide venue of entertainment includ-ing music and comedic events of varied types. The venue is easy to get to, provides great viewing and listening opportu-nities and is inside the Viejas Casino where patrons can dine or try their luck at gaming.

Viejas Casino is located at 5005 Willows RD: Alpine (8-East to Willows Road Exit in Alpine).There is paid valet or free self-parking available. Tickets are on sale now.

DreamCatcher at Viejas & Concert in the Park con-cert schedule:

April 16 30: 7 p.m., The Whispers - Four Decades of Pop and R & B Favorites, Seven Gold Albums, Two Plati-num Albums, 12 Top Twenty Singles, 40 Charted Hits Since 1970, American Music Award Nominees, Soul Train Award Nominees, Grammy Award Nominees 2003 Vocal Group Hall of Fame Inductees, 2005 Regional Grammy Governors Award, 2002 NAACP Image Award

May 1: 7 p.m., The Texas Tornados w/ M.E.X - The ulti-mate Tex-Mex super group is back. Augie Meyers and Flaco

Jiménez reunite with the son of Doug Sahm, Shawn Sahm, in a new recording that in-cludes the final work of the leg-e n d a r y F r e d d y Fender as well as a lost demo from Doug himself.

May 7: 7 p . m . , T h u n -der From Down Un-der

May 8: 8 p.m., Thunder From Down Under

May 15: 7:30 p.m., Lisa Lisa, Klymaxx & Debbie Deb - Throughout her multi-city

tour, fans will have t h e o p -portunity to watch Lisa Lisa o n c e a g a i n rock the stage and p e r f o r m her clas-s i c h i t s such as “I Wonder if I Take You H o m e , ”

“Can You Feel the Beat,” and “Lost in Emotion” from classic albums such as Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. Born Lisa Velez, this vivacious New York na-tive is the voice behind some of the 1980s most memo-rable songs. As the electrifying front woman for the band, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Lisa Lisa quickly became a world wide sensation and helped lay the foundation for some of today’s biggest powerhouse divas such as, Gloria Estefan and Jennifer Lopez. With six top selling albums and more than 20 million records sold worldwide, this international superstar and leader of one of the biggest dance-pop/ R&B groups ever is ready to bless the stage with her high energy style performance that will have you engulfed in the music from Head to Toe.

June 12: 8 p.m., The Temptations - For more than forty years, the Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out

performances throughout the world. Now in the new mil-lennium, their latest release, Awesome, is being called the hottest in Temptation history. The history of the Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine, it wasn’t until 1964, however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do the Things You Do” turned the guys into stars.An avalanche of hits followed including “My Girl,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “I Wish It Would Rain” and more.

July 9: 8 p.m., Boyz II Men - They recorded five number 1 R&B successes between 1992 and 1997 and have sold more than 60 million albums. Three of its number one hits, “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” and “One Sweet Day” (with Mariah Carey), set and exceeded records for the longest period of time a single remained scored at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Although “On Bended Knee” did not exceed any records, it was still a very popular song and made Boyz II Men the third artist (behind The Beatles and Elvis) to replace themselves at the number one rating of the Billboard Hot 100.

Check out Viejas’ full enter-tainment schedule at: http://www.viejasentertainment.com/ and for tickets or infor-mation call (619) 659-1996 or (619) 220-TIXS.

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For nearly 20 years, the Hubble Space Telescope

has dazzled us with unprec-edented views of the cosmos—from the splendor of our celes-tial neighborhood to galaxies billions of light years away. IMAX, Hubble is now playing at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, where audiences can blast off alongside the Atlantis STS-125 crew, witness up-close some of the most challenging spacewalks ever performed, and experience firsthand Hub-ble’s awe-inspiring imagery, from the heart of the Orion Nebula and our Milky Way to the edge of the observable uni-verse. Recounting the amazing journey of the most important scientific instrument since Gali-leo’s original telescope, Hubble will immerse moviegoers in the great wonders and astounding beauty of our universe.

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Experience® is the next best thing to being in space, and with IMAX, the audience really is there,” said Producer/Director Toni Myers. “Fifteen years ago we made a film about space ex-ploration that included Hubble, when it started sending back the first images. Today, we have Hubble’s entire phenomenal legacy of data to explore. With IMAX, we can transport people to galaxies that are 13 billion light years away—back to the edge of time. Real star travel is here at last.”

IMAX, Hubble will enable moviegoers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and ac-company space-walking astro-nauts as they attempt some of the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. The film will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble

Space Telescope’s legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves.

Narrated by Leonardo Di-Caprio, Hubble reunites the space station filmmaking team, led by Producer/Director Toni Myers. James Neihouse, Di-rector of Photography, also doubles as the Astronaut crew trainer. Judy Carroll is Associ-ate Producer, and Graeme Ferguson, Co-founder of IMAX and pioneer Producer of many IMAX space films, is Executive Producer. Hubble is an IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures production, in cooperation with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The film has been rated G and has a running time of 43 minutes.

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Review by Haley Price

The animated movie How to Train Your Dragon is predictable

but enjoyable. The story about wild fire-breathing dragons is based on the book by Cres-sida Cowell and takes place in the Viking era. Almost every day dragons come and steal livestock and terrorize the people. Most of the village on the Island of Berk is full of large Vikings, except for Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel); he’s a scrawny, timid teenager.

Hiccup intends to train the villagers not to kill the dragons but deal with them so they won’t take all the food. But nobody believes him because he always aims too high so no-body in the village thinks much of him. Neither does his father, Stoick the Vast (voiced by Ge-rard Butler), who also happens to be the tribe’s Chief.

When Hiccup goes in search to kill one of the Night Fury dragons – one of the worst kind – something happens inside Hiccup. He discovers that the Night Fury is missing a part of his back wing, so Hiccup makes it a fake one. At the same time Hiccup is finally admitted into dragon training school. He now has mixed emotions because he’s always wanted to gain favor with the villagers by being a brave dragon killer like his dad.

Meanwhile Hiccup has ad-ventures with his friends Astrid (voiced by America Ferrera), Snotlout (voiced by Jonah Hill), Fishlegs (voiced by Chris-topher Mintzplasse), and twins Ruffnut (voiced by Kristen Wiig) and Tuffnut (voiced by

‘How To Train Your Dragon’ is a great movie for the entire family

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Ruffnut, Tuffnut, Astrid and Snotlout look on in awe as Hiccup calms a savage beast in dragon training. Photo Credit: DreamWorks Animation / Paramount Pictures

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Review by Diana Saenger

Anyone who thinks the ongoing debacle about the health care

bill is tedious and implausible should get a load of the plot in Repo Men. Set 20 years in our future and adapted from Eric Garcia’s The Repossession Mambo, body parts are now a major business. It’s a dark and bleak world, and everyone needs new body parts as they age. Money is no problem, for “The Union” is happy to nego-tiate a payment schedule.

Unfortunately, few people have jobs in the society de-

picted here, so when their body part is scanned by one of the Union repo men, they are usu-ally past their due date on pay-ments. The Union men either get the money immediately or whip out a knife and remove the part to take back to the company for sale again.

Remy (Jude Law) and Jake (Forest Whitaker) are two of the company’s repo men. They’re recognizable by a company tattoo on their neck. They tackle each job with the gusto of removing a carburetor from a car. Little focus is placed on Jake’s personal life, but Remy’s life fuels much of the plot. He’s happily married to Carol (Carice van Houten), until she demands Remy stops being a repo man. He tries switching jobs in the company, but selling body parts is not as exciting as retrieving them so he doesn’t make the switch. When Carol takes their son Peter (Chandler Canterbury) and leaves, Remy feels devastated.

While attempting to reclaim a heart from a musician (rapper RZA), Remy gets zapped by a faulty piece of equipment. He

wakes up in the hospital to dis-cover he’s now a bonafide cus-tomer of The Union. He doesn’t even get a break on the price for his new heart and wonders how he will pay for it.

A satire way too gruesome, Repo Men is absolutely repul-sive to me. Every few minutes throughout the film bodies are being ripped apart as the repo men bring in the defaulted loot. It’s also preposterous. For example, in one scene Remy becomes a one-man killing ma-chine and slashes and stabs a slew of men trying to stop him from getting into the top secret section of the company.

The story goes from bad to worse when Remy becomes the one being chased – along with his new gal Beth (Alice Braga), a miserable ex-night-club singer who has few of her own body parts left. I don’t know why seasoned actors such as Whitaker or Law would want to appear in a movie like this, but Law explains his motivation as follows: “I liked the dark humor mixed with a love story, a buddy movie and satire, and the challenge that

‘Repo Men’ is a bizarre and brutal tale

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juggling all those tones pre-sented to me as an actor.”

Liev Schreiber plays Frank, the heartless and greedy man-ager of The Union. He’s perfect

as the cold, manipulative eye-on-the-prize supervisor who doesn’t have a bit of sympathy for his best repo man.

Repo Men comes across

as a brutal chase, conquer and kill movie. It’s a film with characters we care nothing about because they are cal-lous people with no morals or compassion.

Jude Law and Forest Whitaker star in Repo Men. Photo Credit: Kerry Hayes / Universal Pictures


TRAVEL AND PHOTOGRAPHY ARE LOTS OF FUN. Former East County Gazette photo columnist Chuck Barber is traveling and taking lots of photos again. Chuck, his wife Karla and sons Chris and Corey were guests of daughter Kim on a recent cruise along Alaska’s Inside Passage. During the cruise they celebrated Chuck’s 80th birthday and his and Karla’s 52nd wedding anniversary. In Juneau they climbed aboard a float plane which provided spectacular views of several glaciers. It landed at the renowned, but remote Taku Lodge where they dined on grilled King salmon caught early that morning.

During the one-week cruise the Barber family took over 1,5000 photos. Their bright orange shirts helped to keep them together as they walked around exploring several other cities in Alaska and British Columbia including the famed Butchart Gardens in Victoria. Pictured are (L to R) Chris, Kim (Barber), Ruby, Chuck, Karla and Corey Barber.

“Alpine girls just wanna have fun” …

Twenty-six young ladies between the ages of 6-12 years old gathered at Alpine Elementary School Sunday, March 14 for the 17th Annual Alpine’s Princess Pageant. Dressed in matching bright pink outfits the girls performed a rousing opening number routine to Miley Cyrus’ version of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

A standing room only crowd cheered loudly as the girls took part in sportswear and party dress modeling, earlier in the day each girl also took part in a private interview with the pageant judges. At the conclusion of the evening each pageant participant was crowned a 2010 Alpine Princess and three were named 2010 Miss Alpine Titleholders. The 3 new titleholders are Sarah Shafer, Pre-Teen Miss Alpine, Aliya Bram, Junior Miss Alpine and Karlee Dillion was named Little Miss Alpine. Outgoing titleholders Jamie Fortin, Sierra Crocker and Sydney Wright crowned the new titleholders.

Lacey O’Brien, Miss Alpine 2009 and Brooke Rangel, Teen Miss Alpine 2009 served as emcees for the pageant. Lacey and Brooke invite all young women ages 13-21 to join them for the 42nd Annual Miss Alpine and Teen Miss Alpine Orientation April 8, 2010 at the Alpine Community Center, 6:30/8 p.m. For additional information call Mrs. Billie Sangster, (619) 390-0061.

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Spring Into Fun Day Camp at Hillside Recreation Center!

Come join us the week of March 29 to April 2, for a trip “Around the World.” Our Spring into Fun Day Camp is an action-packed camp that will keep your children

engaged during the spring break. Campers will experience multi-cultural theme activities from countries like Mexico, France, China, Egypt, and USA. Each day will be full of fast-paced fun that includes camp games, arts and crafts, special events, inter-national cuisine, and much more! The camp is held at Hillside Recreation Center and is designed for boys and girls ages 6 to12 years old. The enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff will give your child the opportunity to make new friends in a safe and positive environment. Registration for Spring into Fun Camp begins March 15. Please register at Hillside Center during operational hours: Monday through Thursday: 3 to 6 p.m., and Fridays 3 to 9:30 p.m. The fee is: $100 all week, or $24 daily. Resident discount is $85 all week, or $21 daily. Class Number: 16912. Ages: 6 to 12 years. Camp Hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please call Hillside Center at (619) 441-1674.

Skate Clinics available at Kennedy Skatepark!Bring your skateboard or roller blades and join us every

Wednesday for a fun-filled two-hour skate clinic! We invite all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Our fabulous instructors focus on providing a safe and fun environment. Two skate park times are offered: 4 to 6 p.m. or 6. to 8 p.m. The cost is only $8 per session. A series of clinics can be purchased at a discounted price. All participants must bring a helmet, elbow pads, kneepads, and their Kennedy Skatepark I.D. Card to participate. For more information call Kennedy Center at (619) 441-1676.

Save the Date! Recital 2010The City of El Cajon’s Annual Dance and Tumbling Recital for

2010 is scheduled for March 28. This year’s theme: Under the Big Top! Mark your calendars for a day of amazing performances by students in our dance and tumbling classes!

For more information about El Cajon Recreation Depart-ment parks, facilities, programs, classes and events call (619) 441-1754 or go online to www.elcajonrec.org

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2010-002380

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): KORU Art and DesignLocated at: 501 Kristen Crt., Encinitas, CA 92024This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe first day of business was: January 18, 2010This business is hereby registered by the following: Suellen McFerran 501 Kristen Crt., Encinitas, CA 92024This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 27, 2010.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Alternative Energy Systems Located at: 2838 Sage View Dr., Alpine, CA 91901This business is conducted by: Joint VentureThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Dennis Pettey 2838 Sage View Dr., Alpine, CA 91901; 2. Douglas Dyar 40335 Winchester Rd., Ste. E557, Temecula, CA 92591; 3. Daniel O’Byrne 13843 Camino Canada #1, El Cajon, CA 92021This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 16, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant Located at: 2202 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability CompanyThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: Market Café & Bar LLC 222 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101CaliforniaThis statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 16, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Fiesta Kreationz Located at: 1284 Naranca Ave., El Cajon, CA 92021This business is conducted by: Husband and WifeThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Jose A. Bravo 1284 Naranca Ave., El Cajon, CA 92021; 2. Maria I. Mora 1284 Naranca Ave., El Cajon, CA 92021This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 22, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): a.) HMA b.) Hughes Marketing and AdvertisingLocated at: 6960 Hyde Park Dr. #4, San Diego, CA 92119This business is conducted by: Husband and WifeThe first day of business was: January 30, 2010This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Christopher Hughes 6960 Hyde Park Dr. #4, San Diego, CA 92119; 2. Stacy Hughes 6960 Hyde Park Dr. #4, San Diego, CA 92119This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 02, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Native Nations General Contractor Located at: 36611-04 Hwy 95, Campo, CA 91906This business is conducted by: A CorporationThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following:J and S General Inc. 36611-04 Hwy 95, Campo, CA 91906This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 12, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): PG Floors Located at: 995 Avocado Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Peter Gargula 995 Avocado Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 17, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Professional Garage Cleaning Located at: 3235 Pleasant View Ln., Jamul, CA 91935This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe first day of business was: October 1, 2009This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Daniel Rinear 3235 Pleasant View Ln., Jamul, CA 91935This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 19, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): PG Floors Located at: 995 Avocado Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Peter Gargula 995 Avocado Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 17, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Six Degrees Tax Planning Located at: 2535 Camino Del Rio South #155, San DiegoThis business is conducted by: An IndividualThe first day of business was: January 1, 2010This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Jacob R. Lincoln 12387 Springwater Point, San Diego, CA 92128This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 03, 2010.


STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ORIGINAL FILE NO. 2007-006407

FILE NO. 2010-003466

The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Point Loma Coin-OP Laundry The Fictitious Business Name Statement was filed on February 16, 2007, in the County of San Diego. 2373 Midway Dr., San Diego, CA 92110 This business was conducted by: 1. Michael Herzog 4463 Corte Veranos, Temecula, CA 925922. Luna Herzog 4463 Corte Veranos, Temecula, CA 92592 THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON February 05, 2010

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Bridge of Hope Located at: 3142 Idlewild Way, San Diego, CA 92117This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe first day of business was: May 23, 2005This business is hereby registered by the following: Sheri Briggs 3142 Idlewild Way, San Diego, CA 92117This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 25, 2010.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Jock McDuffLocated at: 2556 Azure Coast Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037This business is conducted by: Husband and WifeThe first day of business was: December 29, 2005This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Hugh Constant 2556 Azure Coast Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037; 2. Delia Constant 2556 Azure Coast Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 01, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Pathman Photography Located at: 9718 Channel Rd., #5, Lakeside, CA 92040This business is conducted by: Co-PartnersThe first day of business was: February 1, 2010This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Michael Pathman 9718 Channel Rd., #5, Lakeside, CA 92040; 2. Joseph Godin 299 Wisconsin Ave., Apt. L, El Cajon, CA 92020This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2010.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Chuck Milligan- Hypnotist Located at: 9334 Van Andel Way, Santee, CA 92071This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe first day of business was: September 1, 1990This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. William C. Milligan 9334 Van Andel Way, Santee, CA 92071This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 11, 2010.


ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FORCHANGE OF NAME

CASE NO.37-2010-00066273-CU-PT-ECIN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF: TARREN SHIVE ON BEHALF OF MINOR TAYDEN JANEE SHIVE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER: TARREN SHIVE ON BEHALF OF MINOR TAYDEN JANEE SHIVE HAS FILED FOR AN ORDER TO CHANGE NAME FROM:

TAYDEN JANEE SHIVE TO:

TAYDEN JANEE SHIVE DEVERMANNTHE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court (San Diego Superior Court, 250 E. MAIN ST., EL CAJON, CA 92020. Department 15, on MAY 03, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.) to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE be published in the East County Gazette, a newspaper of general circulation published in this county, at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the day of the hearing.THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT ON March 12, 2010.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHRISTOBAL J. MESA CASE NUMBER: 37-2010-00151018-PR-PW-CTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of CHRISTOBAL J. MESA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TERI A. BOYLE in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TERI A. BOYLE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING ON THE PETITION WILL BE HELD IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS: APRIL 08, 2010 AT 1:30 P.M. IN DEPT. PC-2 LOCATED AT 1409 FOURTH AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 MADGE BRADLEY. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: WILLIAM H. SAULS 427 C STREET, #416, San Diego, CA 92101

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Custom Road Located at: 9424 Jamacha Blvd., Spring Valley, CA 91977This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe first day of business was: December 1, 1982This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Isaac Brambila 2111 Delltop Lane, Spring Valley, CA 91977This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 04, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): T K Investments Located at: 14514 Kennebunk St., Poway, CA 92064This business is conducted by: A General PartnershipThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Timothy A. Goolsby 14514 Kennebunk St., Poway, CA 92064; 2. Kathleen M. Goolsby 993 Neighborly Lane, Ramona, CA 92065This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 18, 2010.


ORDINANCE NO. 4945

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 9.80.050 OF CHAPTER 9.80 OF TITLE 9 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 9.80.050 TO CHAPTER 9.80 OF TITLE 9 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODEPERTAINING TO JUVENILE CURFEW

WHEREAS, the City of El Cajon has a compelling interest in preventing juvenile crime and victimization, and nighttime curfews are important to the City’s efforts to curb juvenile crime and victimization; and

WHEREAS, a recent court decision clarifies the scope of curfew ordinances; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Cajon has determined that the City’s nighttime juvenile curfew ordinance should be amended.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 9.80.050 of Chapter 9.80 of Title 9 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby repealed.

SECTION 2. A new Section 9.80.050 of Chapter 9.80 of Title 9 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:

9.80.050 Exceptions.

The prohibitions described in Sections 9.80.030 and 9.80.040 above shall not apply to any minor who demonstrates as an affirmative defense that he or she is:

A. Accompanied by his or her responsible adult;

B. Engaged in or directly en route to or from an employment activity;

C. Engaged in any emergency;

D. Present at a public place abutting the minor’s residence;

E. Present in any privately owned building or structure generally committed to a business or trade which is open to and serves the public, or going to or returning from said privately owned

building or structure without detour or stop;

F. Attending or directly en route to or from a school sponsored, religious, or recreational activity supervised by at least one responsible adult and sponsored and conducted by the City of El Cajon, a civic organization, public agency, charitable organization, religious entity, or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor;

G. On an errand at the direction of the minor’s responsible adult without any detour or stop;

H. In a motor vehicle involved in interstate travel;

I. Exercising First Amendment rights protected by the United States Constitution;

J. Legally emancipated; or

K. Traveling without detour or delay between any activity listed in subsection A through J, or traveling without detour or delay between the minor’s home and one of these activities.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of El Cajon, California at an Adjourned Regular Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting held this 23rd day of March, 2010, by the following vote to wit:

AYES: Lewis, Hanson-Cox, Kendrick, WellsNOES: NoneABSENT: McClellanDISQUALIFY: None

MARK LEWIS Mayor of the City of El Cajon

ATTEST:

KATHIE RUTLEDGE, CMC

City ClerkI hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full and true copy of Ordinance No. 4945 of the Ordinances of the City of El Cajon, California, as adopted by the City Council at the Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency on the 23rd day of March, 2010.

______________________________/s/ Kathie Rutledge, CMC, City Clerk

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NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE,

EMERGENCY REPAIRS, AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

for the Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Poway, and Santee

To Commence July 1, 2010

Engineering Job No. 3326Bid No. 027-10

BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE:2:00 p.m. on April 29, 2010

BIDS TO BE OPENED AT:2:00 p.m. on April 29, 2010

PLACE OF RECEIPT OF BIDS:City Hall

1st Floor, Lobby Counter200 Civic Center WayEl Cajon, CA 92020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of El Cajon, California will receive sealed bids before the time and date set forth above, for the above project. All bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the City and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above stated time and place of bid receipt identified above.

Reference is made to the specifications and detailed drawings for said work, on file in the office of the City Engineer, in accordance with which said work shall be done. A copy of said specifications and the bid forms may be ordered from the City website www.ci.el-cajon.ca.us or obtained at the office of the Purchasing Agent for a fee of $18.00 (plus $4.95 postage if mailing is requested). This amount is not refundable.

The plans and specifications show general information only. It shall be the bidder’s responsibility to examine the project site(s) in order to determine the exact existing conditions, and the character and extent of the work to be performed. The bidder’s omission, or failure to visit the project site(s) and acquaint itself with existing conditions shall in no way relieve the successful bidder from obligations with respect to the Contract. Submission of a bid shall be prima facie evidence of the bidder’s compliance with this requirement.

Mandatory Pre-bid Conference. There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday April 15th, 2010. The pre-bid conference will be held on the 5th floor conference room at El Cajon City Hall, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020.

The general prevailing wage rate of per diem wages, as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations, are available from the DIR website at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/index.htm. Any successful bidder who intends to use a craft of classifications not shown on the general prevailing wage determinations may be required to pay the wage rate of the craft or classification most closely related to it as shown in the general determinations effective at the time of the call for bids.

All bids submitted shall be accompanied by a check made payable to the City of El Cajon, and certified by a responsible bank, in an amount which shall not be less than 10% of the amount of the bid, or by a surety bond for said amount and so payable, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of California, and satisfactory to said City.

A Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price, shall be executed by the successful bidder within ten days after the Notice of Award of Contract has been mailed. Securities or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit may be substituted for any moneys withheld to ensure performance of the contract, pursuant to Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code.

The Contractor shall, upon award of a bid, provide the City with an executed non-collusion affidavit, and with such an affidavit executed by

CASE NUMBER 37-2009-00071357-CL-OR-EC SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): TIMOTHY JAMES AND LOUISE JAMES; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): TALON’S REACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Helf Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ! AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no le protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gra-tuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov.selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil, Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, East County Regional center 250 Main street, El Cajon, CA 92020. The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Craig L. Combs (Bar # 229438) Wasserman Kornheiser, LLP, 7955 Raytheon Rd., San Diego, CA 92111. (858) 505-9500 Date: (Fecha) Dec. 15, 2009 Clerk (Secretario, H. An Deputy (Adjunto)

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any subcontractor of subcontractors.

Bids shall be delivered to the Purchasing Agent at the 1st floor, Lobby Counter of City Hall, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, California 92020. At the time fixed for receiving bids, all bids will be publicly opened, examined and declared. The results of the bidding and the calculations of the bids will be reported to the City Council at a meeting subsequent to the date above set for the opening of bids.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids if it considers it necessary to do so for the public good, and it may reject the bid of any bidder who has been delinquent or unfaithful in any former contract with the City.

NOTE: No bid will be accepted from a Contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of Division 3, Chapter 9, Section 7000 et. seq., of the Business and Professions Code.

/s/ Dede PorterPurchasing Agent

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Rosario’s Family Child CareLocated at: 432 Millar Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe first day of business was: June 1, 2004This business is hereby registered by the following: Rosario Montano 432 Millar Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 10, 2010.


NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSEPH ANTHONY MORTON CASE NUMBER: 37-2010-00150901-PR-LA-CTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of JOSEPH ANTHONY MORTON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DANIELLE A. MUDGE in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DANIELLE A. MUDGE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING ON THE PETITION WILL BE HELD IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS: APRIL 22, 2010 AT 9:00 A.M. IN DEPT. PC-1 LOCATED AT 1409 FOURTH AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 MADGE BRADLEY. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: SCOTT C. SOADY, ESQ. 16466 BERNARDO CENTER DRIVE, STE. 260, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128 (858) 618-5510

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Dear Grieving Widow,Your situation is very fragile; on one hand, no one can

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CASE NO.37-2010-00085910-CU-PT-CTLIN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF: KRISHNA CIDAMBI RAVI FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER: KRISHNA CIDAMBI RAVI HAVE FILED FOR AN ORDER TO CHANGE NAME FROM:

KRISHNA CIDAMBI RAVI TO: KRISHNA RAVI CIDAMBI

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court (San Diego Superior Court, 330 WEST BROADWAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101. Department D-25, on APRIL 06, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.) to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE be published in the East County Gazette, a newspaper of general circulation published in this county, at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the day of the hearing.THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Vendrell’s Cleaning Located at: 1319 Navello Terrace, El Cajon, CA 92021This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Maria Castaneda 1319 Navello Terrace, El Cajon, CA 92021This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 25, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): a.) The Wired Community b.) Wired Community Located at: 10427 Healy St., Santee, CA 92071This business is conducted by: a General PartnershipThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Robert Surber 10617 Healy Ct., Santee, CA 92071; 2. Todd Tolson 10427 Healy St., Santee, CA 92071This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 09, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): RES ENTERPRISES Located at: 10965 Hartley Rd. Ste. U, Santee, CA 92040This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe first day of business was: September 24, 2009This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Raymond E. Stout 9238 Lapeer Ct., Santee, CA 92071This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 08, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Cups & Cones Located at: 9930 Maine Ave., Lakeside, CA 92040This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Brian Stearns Sr., 11508 Cerro De Paz, Lakeside, CA 92040This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 15, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): CB Markets Located at: 2340 Molchan Rd., Campo, CA 91906This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability CompanyThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. CB Markets 2340 Molchan Rd., Campo, CA 91906This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 24, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): By Your Side Senior Travel CompanionLocated at: 5450 Siesta Dr., San Diego, CA 92115This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Mary-Ann Kaiser 5450 Siesta Dr., San Diego, CA 92115This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 25, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): a.) Big City Tattoo Ink, b.) Big City Tat2Located at: 2913 University, San Diego, CA 92104.This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe first day of business was Jan. 1. 2010.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Angela Bolson, 1715 Eldon Ct., El Cajon, CA 92021.This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 22, 2010.


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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Pathmann PhotographyLocated at: 9718 Channel Rd., #5, Lakeside, CA, 92040.This business is conducted by: Co-PartnersThe first day of business was: Feb. 2, 2010This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Michael Pathmann, 9718 Channel Rd., Apt. #5, Lakeside, CA, 92040 2.) Joseph Grodin, 299 Wisconsin Ave., Apt. L, El Cajon, CA 92020.This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 19, 2010.

East County Gazette- GIE0307903/04, 3/11, 3/18,3/25/2010ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAMECASE NO.37-2010-00075365-CU-PT-SC

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF: WILLIAM M. YATES JR. AND LISA R. YATES ON BEHALF OF WILLIAM KOLBY NISBET FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER: WILLIAM M. YATES JR. AND LISA R. YATES ON BEHALF OF WILLIAM KOLBY NISBET HAVE FILED FOR AN ORDER TO CHANGE NAME FROM:

WILLIAM KOLBY NISBET TO: WILLIAM KOLBY YATES

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court (San Diego Superior Court,500 3RD Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910. Department 4, on APRIL 08, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.) to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE be published in the East County Gazette, a newspaper of general circulation published in this county, at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the day of the hearing.THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010.


STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

ORIGINAL FILE NO. 2009-033937-01FILE NO. 2010-005807

The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Spectrum Thermal Imaging The Fictitious Business Name Statement was filed on December 4, 2009, in the County of San Diego. Spectrum Thermal Imaging 8341 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91941 This business was conducted by: 1. King- Theresa 5909 Ventana Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89130 THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON March 2, 2010

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): CRCSL Located at: 565 W. Chase Ave. #7, El Cajon, CA 92020This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: March 1, 2010This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Charles Franklin Long 565 W. Chase Ave. #7, El Cajon, CA 92020This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 01, 2010.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Elaine’s Thoroughbred Art Located at: 9706 Prospect Ave., Lakeside, CA 92040This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: January 1, 2010This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Elaine Tillery 9706 Prospect Ave., Lakeside, CA 92040This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 05, 2010.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Super 99 Plus Located at: 1235-1237 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92021This business is conducted by: A General PartnershipThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Waseel Y. Chenavo 435 E. Renette Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020; 2. Luma Gorges 441 E. Renette Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 2, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Total Thermal Imaging Located at: 8341 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Theresa Williams 61 Via Sovana, Santee, CA 92071This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 2, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Discount Signs & Banners Located at: 11155 Oak Creek Dr., Lakeside, CA 92040This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe first day of business was: April 1, 2000This business is hereby registered by the following: Melissa Anders 11155 Oak Creek Dr., Lakeside, CA 92040This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 09, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Gamrcobe Studios Located at: 8942 Creekford Dr., Lakeside, CA 92040This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: 1. Jacob Bordieri 8942 Creekford Dr., Lakeside, CA 92040This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 12, 2010.



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): Tow For Less #1Located at: 10194 Oak Grove Dr., Descanso, CA 91916This business is conducted by: An IndividualThe business has not yet started.This business is hereby registered by the following: Mark Stojanowski 10194 Oak Grove Dr., Descanso, CA 91916This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 09, 2010.


— LEGAL NOTICES —


CASE NO.37-2010-00066329-CU-PT-ECIN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF: MARIA CONTRERAS AND JUAN D. FALCON ON BEHALF OF MINOR JUAN DAVID RAMIREZ FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER: MARIA CONTRERAS AND JUAN D. FALCON ON BEHALF OF MINOR JUAN DAVID RAMIREZ HAVE FILED FOR AN ORDER TO CHANGE NAME FROM:

JUAN DAVID RAMIREZ TO: JUAN DAVID FALCON

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court (San Diego Superior Court, 250 E. MAIN ST., EL CAJON, CA 92020. Department 14, on MAY 05, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.) to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE be published in the East County Gazette, a newspaper of general circulation published in this county, at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the day of the hearing.THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT ON MARCH 15, 2010.



CASE NO.37-2010-00066487-CU-PT-ECIN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF: DENNIS ROBINSON ON BEHALF OF NICHOLAS ADAM MARQUEZ, a minor FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER: DENNIS ROBINSON ON BEHALF OF NICHOLAS ADAM MARQUEZ, a minor HAS FILED FOR AN ORDER TO CHANGE NAME FROM:

NICHOLAS ADAM MARQUEZ TO: NICHOLAS ADAM ROBINSON

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court (San Diego Superior Court, 250 E. MAIN ST., EL CAJON, CA 92020. Department 14, on MAY 12, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.) to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE be published in the East County Gazette, a newspaper of general circulation published in this county, at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the day of the hearing.THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT ON MARCH 19, 2010.



by Chuck Karazsia

With the 2009 sea-son in the memo-ry books, looking

back it was a year the Chargers celebrated 50-years of football. Winning their last 11 regular season games, clinching a first-round-bye in the playoffs, hopes were high to reach the

next pinnacle of the post-sea-son. All that came crashing down after a gut wrenching, disappointing home playoff loss to the New York Jets, leav-ing Chargers fans wondering if the ‘window of opportunity’ had shut.

Attempting to keep that win-dow open, the Chargers made

some difficult roster decisions in preparation for the start of the 2010 off-season beginning with the release of future Hall-of-Fame running back LaDai-nian Tomlinson, the face of the San Diego Chargers.

In his career in San Diego L.T had 138 rushing touchdowns, 153 total touchdowns, 12,490 rushing yards to go along with 530 pass receptions. He also threw 7 touchdown passes for the blue and gold.

Tomlinson said, “It is sad for me, but I’m definitely excited about the future.” He thanked the fans, the organization, the city, and his family in an emo-tional, touching speech that only L.T. could give.

LaDainian Tomlinson wasted little time inking a 2-year $5.1 million contract with the New York Jets.

Another tough decision for the Chargers was the release of their 12-year Pro Bowl defensive lineman nose-tackle Jamal Williams.

“This is a difficult time of the year and the most difficult part of our job,” said General Manager A.J. Smith. “Jamal has been an anchor of our defense for 12 seasons. He’s battled courageously at one of the most punishing positions on the field, and I respect him immensely.”

Jamal Williams also wasted little time signing a lucrative $6 million guaranteed contract with the Denver Broncos.

These two player’s were the

cornerstones of the San Diego Chargers.

Also released was running back Michael Bennett. Thin at that position the Chargers im-mediately attempted to help fill the void claiming running back

Marcus Mason off waivers from the Washington Redskins.

The 25-year-old Mason a 5’9”, 215-pound college All-American from Youngstown State spent time with the Red-skins and Ravens. In nine NFL games, the former 2007 free agent had 32 rushes for 127 yards, averaging nearly 4.00 yards per carry.

“We have a plan for the season,” said Smith. It’s a long off-season and we’ll have many options. We’re confident we’ll be able to add strong depth at all positions, including running back.”

Another tough decision

came on March 5, when the Chargers traded four-year-veteran cornerback Antonio Cromartie to the New York Jets for a conditional third-round choice, possibly becoming a second-round draft pick in 2011.

A first-round selection by the Chargers in 2006 from Florida State, Cromartie had his best year in San Diego when he made the Pro-Bowl leading the league with 10 interceptions. He will be remembered for his athleticism evidenced in a one-handed leaping interception, and for his return of a missed field goal 109-yards against the Minnesota Vikings, a record that will never be broken.

The Chargers faced some more tough decisions regard-ing 21 expired players con-tracts.

Of the 21 players, 7 are Unrestricted Free Agents. They are DE Alfonso Boone, TE Brandon Manumaleuna, C-G. Dennis Morgan, WR/ST Kasim Osgood, T John Runyan, DT Ian Scott, and TE Kris Wilson.

Osgood signed with the Jack-

sonville Jaguars and Manum-aleuna signed for big bucks with the Chicago Bears.

Wilson and Boone recently signed two-year contracts with the Chargers, Ian Scott signed a 1-year deal, keeping them on the team along with de-fensive tackle Antonio Garay who would have become a restricted free agent.

Of the 12 restricted free-agents, 5 were offered maxi-mum tendered contracts. They include linebacker Shawne Merriman, running back/return specialist Darren Sproles, wide receivers Vincent Jackson and Malcolm Floyd, and offensive tackle Marcus McNeil.

These players may sign an offer sheet with another team, but because they were maximum tendered contracts, the Chargers have a right to match any signed offer or be compensated with draft picks (a first and/or third round pick) based on their tender if they choose not to match any outside offer.

“Our intentions are to have all out tendered players back,” said Smith. “We feel good about these players and conti-nuity is important to us. There could be some developments in situations and we will wait and see. I don’t know what activity will come. I’m sure there will be some interest. We’ll deal with that when it comes.”

The San Diego Chargers hold exclusive bargaining rights to free agent linebacker Antoine Applewhite and full-back Mike Tolbert.

The Chargers will also be actively looking for depth in free agency. As one of last season’s final eight playoff teams they can sign only one unrestricted free agent with a first year salary of $5.807 million or more. They can sign an unlimited number of players with a first year salary of $3.862 million.

San Diego as usual will be looking for depth in the NFL draft. They hold the 28’th choice in each round of the draft’s seven rounds, except for the second round moving up 20 slots after swapping the second-round choice with the Seattle Seahawks, getting the 40’th overall selection. This is the result of a trade

made last Thursday between the two teams sending to the Seahawks backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst. In addition San Diego will also receive and undisclosed 2011 Seattle draft choice.

The Chargers gave up their 2010 sixth-round pick to Houston in last season’s acquisition of defensive line-man Travis Johnson, (a former first-rounder).

On Monday, the Chargers were awarded a compensa-tory 5’th round draft pick (168’th overall) in the 2010 NFL draft. This is because the Chargers lost more players to free agency last year than it acquired. (Olshansky and Goff lost, Kevin Burnett signed, 2 to 1).

Also on Monday the Char-gers parted company with wide receiver Demetrius Byrd. A seventh round choice from Louisiana State, Byrd had suffered major injuries from a car accident in 2009 before the NFL draft. The Chargers took a chance on him and gener-ously extended him a contract through the 2009 season.

Regarding the upcoming NFL draft Smith comment-ed, “It’s a pretty good draft. They’re always good drafts and I say that every year. There’s a lot of good players for all of us to go out and get. I’m pretty excited about the level of players that they have. The rankings aren’t done yet, we have plenty of time to do that. We will hopefully make some good selections and bring some of those fine young men in here to be Chargers.”

“It’s always exciting. Every years a new year. I can’t wait until the Super Bowl is over because all those hopes and dreams start again. Our goal is to put together a championship level team, and hopefully get back and win enough games to go to the post season. We’ll add some pieces, some new players and get at it again.”

A.J. Smith has proven to be a master at adding depth to this team via the draft and free-agency.

Unfortunately, the NFL is

a business and has to be run like a business. As we all know, there are no friends in busi-ness.

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forming today! Whether you are an experienced player, or just looking to get some exercise and have some fun, the City of El Cajon has a softball league for you. With leagues offered five nights a week and all skill levels for women, men or co-rec, why not get some friends together and give it a try! Complete teams are welcome and we would be happy to assist individuals interested in joining some of our existing teams who may be looking to add some new players. Must be 18 years of age or older to participate, affordable league fees vary. For more information please contact Kennedy Center at (619) 441-1676.

Adult Basketball Leagues-Coming Soon!The City of El Cajon is currently accepting team rosters for

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— MOTOR AND SPORTS —

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT

by Dave Stall

Who would have thought Hyundai would produce a

performance car? Not me, but I was a service manager in 1986 when Hyundai came to the U.S. and, ugh, what a terrible car. Hyundai was not offended, they really listened to their dealers and customers and fast forward today and now has one of the premier car companies building cars that drivers love to drive.

Today’s tester car is a bright

ing the climate controls were a breeze along with the other features that take a little con-centration to operate. My tester had a sunroof, worked fine, just not a sun roof kind of guy. The rear hatch was roomy and easy to open from inside the car or from the handy key fob.

The only thing that really con-cerned me was how tinny the doors sounded when closed, if I didn’t know better I would have thought they forgotten to put sound insulation in the doors? I will stop by a local dealer and see if the production cars are any quieter.

Their warranty can’t be beat — five-year 50,000 bumper to bumper, 10-year 100,000 miles on the powertrain, five-year un-limited miles roadside assistance and seven-year unlimited miles rust perforation. Now that is what I call standing behind their product!

The price is reasonable as well, bases out at $30,000 and with all the outstanding features included it’s still $30,000 plus tax and license. Now that is the way to build and sell a car if you ask me!

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT. Photo credit: Dave Stall

red Genesis Coupe GT; in fact the real paint color name is Tsukuba Red. Since I did not know what Tsukuba Red meant I called Hyundai America and spoke with Jim Trainor National manager for Public Relations. He told me all the paint colors are named after famous race tracks or turns on a famous race track..I then Googled the paint name and sure enough it came up with a very famous race track in Japan. Pretty cool.

My tester car had the 3.8-liter V6 that produces 306

horsepower and 266 pound foot of torque backed by a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters that shifted as smooth as butter. Buyers can opt for a 6-speed manual, which is my choice, but I was very happy with the automatic. There is a choice of a 2.0-liter four cylinder if you desire, it puts out 210 horsepower and 210 pound-foot of torque, plus they added a turbocharger for that extra boost. The fuel mile-age on the V6 is estimated at 17-city and 27-freeway and with the four cylinder 21 city and 30 freeway can be expected.

The Genesis Coupe is very well put together with perfor-mance suspension at all four corners and rear wheel drive! Thank you Hyundai, I love rear wheel drive cars, they keep the fun in driving.

Inside is leather treatment in the seating, plus a lot of support for those twisty turns one may encounter. The dash is well done and at night the blue back lighting is very pleasant, operat-

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Bumper-To-Bumperwith Dave Stall

Dave: I have a rather unusual situation, I bought a six foot utility trailer so I can haul my riding lawn mower to the shop when needed and I was thinking about buying a few Quads. So I bought the trailer, the guy at the shop took my truck around back hooked up my trailer, gave me a few safety tips and sent me on my way. It towed beauti-fully until I got home. I tried to unhook the trailer and it wouldn’t budge, I tried everything, so now my truck and new trailer are permanently joined at the coupler. It is a little embarrassing to have to tow my trailer everywhere I go. Any suggestions on what I should do next? Gil.

Gil: The first thing I would do is take it back to where you bought the trailer and ask him to explain why it won’t come off the trailer ball or you could get a socket wrench and loosen the bolt that is under the trailer receptacle. Some times from the factory you will find that that bolt may be out of adjustment, either to tight or to lose, yours is to tight. For all you trailer owners you need to put that bolt in your rotation when your checking wheel lugs for tightness most people don’t even know it is there. Happy trailering! Do you know the proper way to install the safety chains? Crisscrossed!

Dave: Are there really any advantages in leasing a new car, I’m on the fence and can’t decide. Cheryl.

Cheryl: The advantage once you have put down the first and last payment is you lease payments are less that a regular payment, a lot of times maintenance is included and it is easy to trade in and get a new vehicle as long as you take very good care of the car or you will pay for tires and repairs, such as scratches, dings and dents. The down side to leasing is mileage and we are all guilty of driving more than we should and in leasing you will pay around 10 to 20 cents a mile extra so be aware.


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Dear Trainer,

I have a new dog and I know you recommend using food for training,

but I do have some concerns. I don’t want my dog to get fat, and won’t I always have to carry food around if I want my dog to behave? Are these legitimate concerns, or am I over thinking this?

Signed,Concerned Dog Mom

Dear Concerned,Congratulations on your

new dog, and I’m happy to hear that you are considering positive reinforcement train-ing. You are not over thinking this—those are great questions that deserve answers.

Like you, many people resist using food as a reward when training, or if they are willing to try food as reinforcement, they are unwilling to keep the reinforcement rate high enough in the early stages to make a significant emotional impact on their dog’s thought process. This often happens because they don’t always have a detailed understanding of how and when to use food, so the trend is to focus more on overfeeding issues than the value of using one of the most important resources in a dog’s life as a training tool.

Simply put, food equals survival for dogs, but what re-ally makes this fascinating are some recent studies showing

The best method of training … ask a trainerthat dogs were more excited to work for their food than receiv-ing it in a dish each day.

Domestic dogs that live as fe-ral dogs have been the subject of some great studies recently. By observing feral dogs, sci-entists have learned that they spend a good deal of their day scavenging and looking for food, so when humans put their kibble in the bowl each day, we are forcing our dogs into the unemployment line!

Using food during training helps dogs, twofold: First, they get to “earn” their food and satisfy an innate need to scavenge, and, 2nd, the food itself makes that impact on the brain that builds new behaviors faster and stronger.

With that in mind, it’s impor-tant when you are first teaching your dog any new behavior, or trying to work on modifying an old one, that you are generous with the food in the begin-ning. However, your intention should be to use less and less food as your dog understands the connection, and as the desired behavior builds toward muscle memory. Once you have muscle memory, your dog won’t even have to think when he hears, “Sit.” It will be automatic, just like many of the things we do in our daily lives, such as driving.

Unfortunately, when there is resistance to using food rewards early on, the dog misses build-ing those strong neuropathways for the new behavior and that

often allows the old, unwanted behaviors to surface when your dog is feeling stressed or overly excited by the environment. Stress hormones, whether they manifest from good or bad stress, will always trump un-stable or weak behaviors, and in these situations, you might find your dog pulling the old behaviors out of his toolbox when under pressure. That’s why it’s so important to be liberal with your food rewards in the beginning.

As you progress with your training, the focus can be to fade the food, but only after the behavior is strong, and your dog can do them in many different situations and environments.

To ease your mind about using food rewards, look at the following list and their calorie counts; it should make you feel much better that you really are not going overboard with the food rewards. Most dogs will quickly burn the extra calories during training, and you can always reduce their total daily kibble, not to mention that you have a much better be-haved dog! The size of the treat should be about pea-sized.

Examples of Different Valued Food Rewards and Their Calorie Content:

Vienna Sausages: One sau-sage equals 40-50 treats and has 40 calories

Turkey Hot Dog: One turkey dog equals 80-100 treats and has 70 calories

Cheddar/Jack Cheese: 1 ounce equals 90-100 treats and has 110 calories

Chicken White Breast: 5 ounces equals 80-100 treats and has 80 calories

¼ Cup Typical Dry Kibble: equals 90-125 treats and has 90-125 calories

Fading the treatsOnce your dog knows the

particular behavior you have been training, and can effec-tively perform that behavior in 20 locations with about an 80% (8 of 10 tries) success rate, you can then begin to fade out the treats.

You will first begin by pairing verbal praise along with your treats. You will want your dog to listen for the praise, in hopes and anticipation that there might also be a treat in there somewhere. This is what Las

Vegas is built on-- the antici-pation that if you just put one more quarter into the machine, it will pay off!

To fade the treats on an easy behavior such as, “Sit,” the verbal reinforcement could look something like this:

• Ask your dog to sit• As his butt hits the ground,

say, “Good boy,” and give a treat (praise and treat paired together)

• The next time you ask your dog to sit, just say, “Good boy,” without the treat (anticipation of the treat)

• The following time, praise and treat (score!)

• Then ask for the sit and give the treat again (score again!)

• Then just the verbal praise for a couple of rounds, and so on until you are only using treats on a rare occasion

Getting rid of the treats should

be a goal, but you should always be ready to go back to using them if and when you add more distance or distractions to a behavior— at least until your dog has a clear understanding that this is the same training game as before, just in a differ-ent context.

Most people tend to fade the food at home (which is perfect) but then don’t understand why their dog is unable to focus and pay attention out in the world when they don’t bring treats! In this situation, the dog hasn’t generalized the behavior well enough or at all when the world offers distractions. Using food until the dog can do it in many different places is the first step, and then using less and less food can follow.

As you can see, using treats is a great way to train, and watching calories is pretty easy.

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