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November 4, 2011 On the Internet at www.MIssIONTIMesCOurIer.com Volume XVII – Number XIAllied Gardens • Del Cerro • Grantville • College • Northern La Mesa • Rolando • San Carlos • Fletcher Hills

INSIDETHIs Issue

Courting PerfectionThe Patrick Henry High School girls’ varsity tennis team is a hit.

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Local VocalsThe dedicated San Diego-based Choraleers sing for love of love.

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Thanksgiving FareTerra’s Chef Jeff Rossman shares his recipe for a sweet pumpkin dessert.

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Cosmopolitan StaycationOld Town San Diego offers historical romance, good conversation and delicious eats.

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By Genevieve A. SuzukiSan Diego Repertory actor Melinda Gilb is an “Our Town”

kind of girl.Although Gilb has lived everywhere in San Diego, she calls

her San Carlos home, situated right up against Cowles Moun-tain, her favorite spot.

Gilb said she loves her home’s convenience to Lake Murray and her son Knight’s ability to participate in the San Carlos Little League.

“I love the hardware store on Jackson,” she said. “I may pay a little more, but they’re so nice and helpful it’s worth it.”

“It’s a nice little town.”Ironically, Gilb, who celebrates 30 years as a thespian this

month, had her first role in “Our Town” when she was a student at Granite Hills High School.

“I was Mrs. Soames. She cries at the wedding,” said Gilb,

Marshall Faulk Foundation Breaks Fundraising record

Marshall Faulk has more than just a charitable connection to the YMCA.

When he was growing up in New Orleans, the San Diego State University alum turned to the organization for guid-ance and positive role models.

“Outside of my family, I really didn’t have anybody to help me with being a kid in a poverty-stricken area until the YMCA,” said Faulk. “The Y taught me how to win, but most importantly, it taught me how to lose. You have to know how to lose to be able to enjoy the win.”

“Kids need to see that you can make it out, you can be a success. That positive role model and reinforcement is what I hope we can give back to them and keep the cycle going,” Faulk said.

More than 600 guests attended the fourth annual Aztec for Life Homecoming

the trails eatery takes an “iMpossiBle” Journey

By Charles Iyoho

Restaurant owner Stacey Poon-Kinney was destined for the business. Her great-grandfather served as a chef in Santa Monica for 20 years, cooking for several entertainment greats such as the Rat Pack; her great-grandmother owned a diner well into her 70s; her mother was a devoted cook; and even dear old dad has been known to whip up a scrumptious bowl of chili from time to time. “I’ve always been passionate about baking,” said Kinney, settling into a seat in her tiny office tucked away in the back of her restaurant, The Trails

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Master Flood Plan adoPted By City

Business owners along flood-prone Alvarado Creek in Grantville finally received some welcomed relief after the San Diego City Council voted unani-mously Oct. 24 to approve a comprehensive, long-term plan to maintain flood control channels that would regularly flood throughout the city.

While it is not completely clear what the decision means for Grantville prop-erty owners as the rainy season approaches, a roadmap is finally in place to allow City crews to maintain drainage channels they had previously been prohibited from entering due to environmental considerations.

In a process that pitted business and public safety interests against envi-ronmental protection concerns, the “Master Storm Water System Maintenance Program” took more than 16 months to approve. Several environmental groups

THE ACTOR NExT DOORsan carlos resident Melinda gilB cuts up in “trailer park”

(From left) Leigh Scarritt as Linoleum Lin, Melinda Gilb as Betty and Kailey O’Donnell as Pickles - photo by Daren Scott

Marshall Faulk with the Aztec Cheerleaders

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Friends ofLake MurrayBy Barbara Cleves Anderson

Running at Lake Murray is calming. For a double dose of calm, we went to the redwoods a couple of weeks ago. We stayed at a cabin with a son and daughter in law. The cabin is owned by the daughter-in-law’s family. Walking several miles on a tree-covered path will make all stress and anxiety go away; forget yoga. The cabin where we stayed is close to the community of Occidental. Its “downtown” has few businesses; in my opinion, the most impor-tant being a grocery store and about four restaurants.

We saw sea lions at the confluence of the Russian River and the Pacific Ocean. It was foggy, but we could see the large mammals lounging on islands of dirt and mud; then on to the Armstrong Garden State Natural Reserve, not Armstrong Nursery. It is a garden park of huge redwood trees. One redwood tree is named after Col. Armstrong. The tree is 306 feet tall and 15 feet in diameter. It has been age tested as being 1,400 years old. Col. Armstrong was honored with his own tree because he stopped the logging of the redwoods in the 1980s. We wish we could have explored more, but closing time was getting close.

Our little party met an inter-esting man at the Armstrong Reserve. He is the president of the park’s foundation and on the boards and committees of other environmental groups all over the state. He was born at Scripps Hospital and grew up in La Jolla. His family has performed good deeds and phil-anthropic work in La Jolla. He continues to do the same and is especially concerned about the coastline. He gives his time to issues that benefit open space, parks and shores.

rude Cold CallDear “Ask the Cop”: I had the rudest man come to my door today and try to

sell me coupons for a sweepstakes that allegedly benefits a local charity. He said he was referred to me by my neighbor Judy and asked me my name. I think the whole thing was a lie. He made me nervous. What should I do? Is this legal?

Sincerely, Solicited Citizen

It has come to the attention of our department more and more of late that peddlers, interviewers and solicitors are canvassing our city streets. In tough economic times, the water is warm and conditions are ripe for fraud, elder abuse, financial crimes and just downright falsely repre-

sented charities that are tantamount to outright theft. Let’s dive into the waters headfirst and lay some terms out for understanding.

As the City’s Municipal Code defines it; “A solicitor is a person who goes from house to house, business to busi-ness, without an appointment, or to one house, street, sidewalk, alley, plaza, park, public place, by foot or vehicle, who sells or solicits for value of goods. They make work for themselves or for a business.” San Diego Municipal Code 33.1401 And most importantly, “All persons working as interviewers, solicitors, peddlers or vendors of merchan-dise, services, magazines, etc. are required to obtain a Police Registration Card. When operating, the card MUST be displayed on the front of their person, and they MUST exhibit the card to any peace officer upon demand. (San Diego Municipal Code 33.1402)

This card is white in color, has a photo, tracking number, and identifying information along with official City of San Diego background /seal. Our SDPD Permits and Licensing Unit grants these passes after a background check, fingerprinting and collection of fees. If a person at your door is displaying a City ID, you can considerably better in dealing with them should you choose to. But do not forget, it is a legal requirement.

It is unlawful for ANY person to ring the doorbell of a residence, rap or knock on any door, or create any sound in a manner calculated to attract attention for the purpose of engaging in activity as a solicitor or interviewer if the occupants have posted on the premises “No solicitors,” “No soliciting,” “No solicitors or peddlers,” or any similar language clearly denying invitation and entry to solicitors. San Diego Municipal Code 33.1410

No person under 14 years old will be issued a Registra-tion Card, and persons under 18 must have a work permit from their school. And a seldom known fact is that Cali-fornia Civil Code Section 1689 et. Seq., requires solicitors to provide a contract for buyers allowing a “3-day cooling-off period” for sales of $25 or more.

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The 4th annual San Diego Pottery Studio Tour takes place Dec. 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The self‐guided tour has 11 stops featuring over 20 of San Diego’s best ceramic artists. The pottery lover has a rare opportunity to purchase a unique handmade gift for the holidays, and tour attendees have a chance to converse with the artists and learn how they find passion and inspiration in their work.

To see the map of the tour and work by participating artists, go to www.sdpotterytour.com. For more information, call Jeremy at 619-820-6766 or email [email protected].

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Mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio addresses neighbors at the urteaga residence in san Carlos. DeMaio spent two hours detailing his plans for san Diego if he is elected. His priorities include streamlining local government programs, reforming the pension system, and removing obstructions that inhibit local businesses. He also updated the audience on his new “san Diego 311” smart phone app: If you see graffiti, a dead animal, or broken streetlight, simply photograph the subject and the app does the rest with GPs. The city will be notified and you can track the progress.


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Balboa Park December Nights, san Diego’s favorite kick-off to the holiday season, will take place for the 34th year Dec. 2 and 3. The holiday event, co-produced by the City of san Diego and the san Diego Hall of Champions, features sparkling lights; multi-cultural music and dance performances; carolers, bell-ringers, choirs and bands; and food, food and more food throughout the Park.

In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5 to 9 p.m. both evenings.

For the first time, the Botanical Garden Stage, with its lily pond in the foreground, will host lively entertainment.

Tried and true favorites include the International Cottages’ Christmas Festival, which features food from around the world including: empanadas, egg rolls, fried plantains, pierogi, baklava, paella and pie; the 30th year of the annual Santa Lucia Procession at the Museum of Man; and opportunities for holiday photos, including pictures with Santa, the Grinch and the Community Christmas Tree.

Visitors to December Nights can help keep Balboa Park “green” by taking the free shuttles. Free shuttle locations include:

• PETCO Park and lots around Park Blvd. and Imperial Ave Parking is $3/vehicle and there are more than 2,000 parking spaces in this area. Shuttle takes less than 10 minutes and drops off at 6th and Laurel Streets.

• County Administration Building at 1600 Pacific Highway (corner of Grape St.). Parking is free in the North lot.

• City College Lots between 16th and “B” Street. Parking is free.In addition, there will be optional preferred parking for $20/vehicle at the

Natural History Museum parking lot and the South Carousel lot. Paid parking will also be available at the Inspiration Point parking lot for $10/vehicle.

Visitors can also take public transportation for an easy ride to Balboa Park December Nights. To create your personal trip plan visit sdmts.com or call 511 to speak to one of the Transit Information Operators.

Find information about entertainment, food, parking, traffic, and free museums at the enhanced December Nights website VisitDecemberNights.org

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Anyone looking for work in the Boston area is encouraged to attend this free event. The event starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Coast-to-Coast Career Fairs will also have a career expert onsite who will be providing free resume critique.


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NAVAjO RWF HOSTS POLITICAL COmmENTATOR EVAN SAyETEvan Sayet, the one political satirist who makes Ann Coulter laugh, will be the keynote speaker

at Navajo Canyon Republican Women’s Nov. 8 meeting at 11 a.m. at The Brigantine restaurant in La Mesa. Michael Barone has said, “Evan has crossed that line from funny to important.” NCRWF is proud to have this astute political commentator as our speaker. Election of new officers for 2010 will also take place. Cost for the full-course luncheon is $18 and due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 619-697-2235. Check-in time is 10:45 a.m. Our annual Luncheon and Fashion Show, held this year at the recently refurbished Bali Hai on Shelter Island, was another sell-out and enjoyed by all. We were pleased to have District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis and City Council candidates Scott Sherman and Ray Ellis as our special guests.

Installation of 2012 officers will take place at our Dec. 13 Holiday Christmas Party at the home of Judy McCarty. In January we begin our regular luncheon meeting schedule at The Brigantine on the second Tuesday of each month, plus an evening meeting in the spring. Join us!

PitCHing For a MiraCleLocal Kids and MLB Players Play in second Annual GameBy Charles Iyoho

A group of youngsters caught the chance to play with baseball’s big leaguers at the second annual Celebrity Pitcher Day Oct. 29.

The Miracle League of San Diego, a non-profit, dedicated to aiding chil-dren with mental and physical disabilities, hosted the event at Engel Family Field in San Dieguito Park in Del Mar.

“This is the best event that we do throughout the year,” said Kenny Blattenbauer, Miracle League of San Diego treasurer. More than 500 people attended last year’s event. “The kids love it. The players get a lot out of it.”

Sue Botos, director of the Padres Foundation, said the event demonstrates the Padres’ passion for giving back to the community.

“We have a strong partnership with the Miracle League of San Diego, and we are proud of the work they do to ensure special needs children can enjoy and excel at America’s favorite pastime,” Botos said.

The following players participated as pitchers: Padres Manager Bud Black; Padres All-Star closer Heath Bell, outfielder Will Venable and catcher Nick Hundley; former Padres Cy Young Award-winning pitcher, broadcaster and restaurateur Randy Jones; former Padres All-Star second baseman and current Padres executive Mark Loretta; former Padres catcher and current Padres executive Brad Ausmus; and former Major League pitchers Charles Nagy and Kirk McCaskill.

Junior Seau, a former football great with the San Diego Chargers and founder of the Junior Seau foundation, which recently donated $30,000 to the Miracle League of San Diego to sponsor team uniforms for three years, also pitched. “This is a big day for us. The kids really look forward to it,” said Blat-tenbauer. Since launching in May 2007, the Miracle League has had two base-ball seasons every year: a spring season, which generally runs from March through May, and a fall season, which runs from September to November, according to Engel.

For more information on Celebrity Pitcher Day or upcoming events, visit www.miracleleagueofsandiego.org, e-mail [email protected] or contact Dan Engel at 858-964-2222.

Interested residents may also contact Kenny Blattenbauer at 858-643-5052.

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Neighborhood Eatery. “As a teenager, I baked bread everyday. That was my hobby in high school,”

she said, a broad smile flashing across her face.Business at Kinney’s restaurant has been booming since the San Carlos

spot was featured on “Restaurant Impossible,” a Food Network show that sends culinary experts to turn around struggling restaurants in two days with just $10,000. World-renowned chef Robert Irvine anchors the show.

Since the Trails’ appearance, it has hosted intrigued culinary enthusiasts from all over the country, eager to get a sample of the restaurant’s revamped services, according to Kinney.

Overall sales have also doubled and management has had to hire up to 15 new staff members to contend with the Trails’ newfound popularity.

“I could never have fathomed how amazing this would be,” said Kinney. “Never.”

The journey to “Restaurant Impossible” began in early January 2011, when a Trails customer brought in a San Diego Union-Tribune clip about the show. From there, restaurant management sent an e-mail to the show’s website expressing an interest. They later filled out and submitted a 12-page applica-tion, including photographs of the facility and a detailed financial statement.

“Restaurant Impossible” producers sent scouts to examine the eatery in February.

Following a series of discussions over the phone and through the e-mail, Kinney and staff members were finally informed that they would be featured on the program in April.

The show’s production crew began shooting at The Trails Eatery July 11 and stopped the following day.

The whole process took about 27 hours, Kinney said. “They gave us a whole facelift… the interior design, there were some

structural changes, they changed our counter so our counter went from being a low counter that was an L shape to just a one high counter. They did a lot of different physical changes to make our space more efficient,” said Kinney. “It was mind blowing.”

Kinney said experts from the show also helped staff members come up with a sleek way to bring in more revenue while still not significantly raising the restaurant’s overall meal costs.

“What we endeavored to do… was to make sure that the total cost to our guests, including tax and tip, would not be more than a dollar,” said Kinney, who bought The Trails Eatery in 2007 when it was named Megan’s Café.

“I was really very concerned about that because a lot of our community our retirees and they have fixed incomes.”

The Trails Eatery offers everything from hamburgers, cinnamon roll pancakes, meatloaf, fish and chicken to spaghetti, sandwiches, soaps, healthy dinners for children and a tasty selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes.

The Trails Eatery is located on 7389 Jackson Drive. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the restaurant also serves dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

For additional information on the popular eatery, go to thetrailseatery.com, e-mail [email protected] or call 619-667-2233.

Trails, from page 1del Cerro aCtion CounCilBy Jay Wilson, President

The Del Cerro Action Council held its quarterly meeting Oct. 27 at Temple emanu-el. eduardo Luna, a Del Cerro resident and the City of san Diego’s Independent Auditor was our guest speaker.

He provided a thorough overview of his office and responsibilities. His team conducts audits to provide accountability to the public about how the city operates. In addition his team of 17 provides recommendations on how the city can perform better. Since assuming the position on July 1, 2008, his department has made nearly 500 recommendations, and 92 percent have been accepted by the Mayor’s office. That is a good track record.

Ed Zwibel, our Police Community Relations Officer, announced he is going to be filling an additional position for the next year as an acting sergeant responsible for policing the college area targeting the student parties. Officer Zwibel will be working the graveyard shift, but will still remain as our Commu-nity Relations Officer. He also reviewed the City’s Traffic Engineering Depart-ment’s recommendations for improving the traffic and pedestrian safety of the College Avenue/Del Cerro Blvd. intersection. There has been an increase in accidents at this intersection over the past year and at the request of the DCAC, the evaluation was conducted. The holiday season is approaching and Officer Zwibel reminded all of us to be on the look-out for holiday related scams. “If a solicitor comes to your door, they must display identification. If you have any concerns, call the police non-emergency number at 619-531-000.” Officer Zwibel continually emphasizes if you see something that does not look right in your neighborhood, call the non-emergency number.

A community based District 7 Steering Committee has been formed and is comprised of the presidents of the community councils and planning groups within the new district 7 which is comprised of all of the Navajo, Tierrasanta and Mission Valley communities and the majority of Linda Vista and Serra Mesa. In conjunction with the Mission Times Courier, the Mission Valley News and the five community councils of the new district 7, the District 7 Steering Committee will be sponsoring candidate forums. Also, beginning in November, the Steering Committee will be making a presentation at each of the Planning Groups to update the groups on their new District 7 neighbors.

Scott Miller gave an update on the Del Cerro Power and Resource Conser-vation Initiative. To date 30 homes have conducted an energy audit that provides the homeowner with a comprehensive report on how they can effi-ciently reduce their energy consumption by something as simple as adequately sealing their ducts to adding attic insulation. Scott announced there are still some free energy audits available. Just go to the website www.reducemyre-sources.com for additional information and to register for an energy audit.

The Del Cerro Action Council webpage/blog is active and may be found at delcerroactioncouncil.org. In addition to updates on Del Cerro, you may ask questions and offer your opinions.

We will continue to provide e-news updates on Del Cerro and our surrounding community. Please let us hear from you and let us add your email address to our growing list of Del Cerro residents interested in keeping tabs what is happening in their community. Send our email address to [email protected]. Your email address will be kept confidential.

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Open House at Charley Brown Children’s Center

It’s Open House time at Charley Brown Children’s Center and you’re invited! Visit our classrooms, share a variety of parent-child activities and meet our caring teachers. Punch and cookies will be served. It’s happening between 6 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. You’ll find us at 5921 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA (619-463-5126, http://www.ucclm.org/CBCC.htm).The Center, which is licensed for chil-dren ages 6 weeks to 5 years, is a community service of the United Church of Christ of La Mesa, 5940 Kelton Avenue, La Mesa.


BenJaMin Branch Friends oF the liBraryBy Anne Lee

As the weather turned more like autumn and the Halloween weekend came, the members of Benjamin Branch Friends of the Library held a most successful used book sale.

Susie Gretler and her committee set up a howling Halloween corner; fiction and non-fiction books (neighbors donated slightly-used books) were set out in full, orderly rows. There were paperback books and those with hard covers galore. Books for browsers and buyers of all ages were available Oct. 29. In October and November, many members have helped with the 15th Annual Student Writing for Literacy Library Essay Contest sponsored by the Friends of the San Diego Public Library, the San Diego Public Library, the San Diego Unified School District Library Media Teachers, KPBS, and Lloyd Pest Control. This writing contest is open to all public and non-public school students in the 4th, 8th and 10th grades who attend a school served by the library system. Numerous topic choices and the entry forms explaining the guidelines are available from the teachers, your public library or on-line at the Library Founda-tion website. The deadline for entries is 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18. Prize winners at each level will be announced in January 2012 by each individual branch library. The Grand Prize winner will be announced in May and the best overall essay will receive $500. With questions or concerns please contact your student’s teacher, the library, Anne Lee at 619-583-0789 or Marian Day or Carlene Hemrick at 619-542-1724 on Tuesday or Thursday. So that the Benjamin Branch Friends are able to help support our many activi-ties, we have several book sales a year.

In addition, this year we have added something NEW which will enable us to raise even more money so that we can help support local library activi-ties. On Saturday, Dec. 10, we will be having a Bookfair at Barnes and Noble at Hazard Center from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Planned events for the day include a presentation by local author Margaret Dilloway; D.J. Brennan, an extraordinary musician from Allied Gardens will be a strolling violinist; a Nook demonstration; a storyteller; an author of children’s books, storytime readers and other exciting local entertainers. More information on enter-tainers will be available in the December issue of the Mission Times Courier. This is a marvelous event to start or finish your holiday shopping. Gift-wrapping will be available. The library will receive a percentage of all moneys taken from Dec. 10 until Dec. 16 and online until Dec. 14. The Benjamin Library must be mentioned. Your support at this fundraiser is greatly appreciated and it should be FUN. As usual, the members of Benjamin Branch Friends meeting will be held the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. If interested in joining the Friends, call Karen Carter at 619-229-0739.

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laKe Murray MusiC Fest and FireWorKsBy John Pilch, Committee Treasurer

In our previous article, we reported that the court hearing on the Marco Gonzalez litigation about Special Events Permits and Environmental Impact Reports was continued until Oct. 31. It has been continued again, with the new court date of Friday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 a.m. now on the court calendar (and ours).

In the interim and while Gonzalez and the City of San Diego were alleg-edly working on a settlement, Gonzalez submitted a bill to the San Diego Supe-rior Court for fees and court costs totaling $756,132.00. As was reported in the San Diego Union-Tribune Oct. 21, Gonzalez opined that the amount is justified because he prevailed in the case on behalf of his client, Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation, Inc. (CERF), that helped to enforce the California Environ-mental Quality Act (CEQA). Deputy City Attorney Glenn Spitzer said the City would challenge the entitlement to the fees and the reasonableness of the amount.

Thus, we wait a bit longer to learn if the City must require an Environ-mental Impact Report (EIR) from Special Event Permit applicants. An EIR would cost no less than $20,000 and take six-to-nine months of work until the process is completed. In short, it would shut down the July 4th fireworks display at Lake Murray. We’re not sure what impact, if any, it would have on the Music Fest. Stay tuned for more news after the Nov. 18 hearing.

For updates about the Music Fest and Fireworks and other events in our area, please visit www.navajoevents.com. While you’re on the site, consider signing up for automatic e-mail updates about all the listed events in the Navajo Communities. The Music Fest Committee (Don, Jay and John) again thanks all who supported the event.

Mission trails Wins againBy Jay Wilson, Mission Trails Executive Director

CityBeat Votes Cowles Mountain Best Hiking Trail in San Diego County On Thursday, Oct. 20, the 2011 “CityBeat Best of San Diego” award for the

best hiking trail in San Diego County went to Cowles Mountain in Mission Trails Regional Park. This is the second time in 2011 that Cowles Mountain was voted the best hiking trail in San Diego County. In June, San Diego Family Magazine announced that the Cowles Mountain Hiking Trail was voted the Best of Family Fun for a hiking trail in San Diego County. Thank you, San Diego!

Art and Music continue at the Visitor CenterNov. 5 through Dec. 2, photographic artist Eileen Mandell will present a

solo show featuring more than 30 unique nature-related photographs. She will have a free public reception on Nov. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. Also stop by the Visitor Center on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 13, and enjoy the rhythm and sounds of the San Diego Native American Flute Circle as they perform in the Outdoor Amphitheater from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a special program as November is Native American Heritage Month. On Sunday, Nov. 20, Amy Kanner returns to the theater with her Celtic harp. Amy says, “I fell in love with the Celtic harp the first time I heard it. Playing the harp is pure bliss.”

Kumeyaay Life before 1769Linda Hawley’s NATURE ADVENTURES! children’s program for Nov. 16

and 17 will highlight the life of the Kumeyaay Indians in San Diego before 1769, when the Spanish arrived. Ms. Hawley’s two-hour programs are designed for parent and child, homeschooled students, and school groups, ages 3 and up. Register for a morning of NATURE ADVENTURES! by choosing Wednesday, or Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The cost ranges from $7 to $10 per class, depending upon the number of classes. Accompanying adults are free. The complete schedule and registration information is available at www.mtrp.org.

SDG&E 2011 Environmental Champions Awards TBA at Mission Trails On Thursday, Nov. 8, MTRP will be hosting the awards program for the

SDG&E 2011 Environmental Champions. SDG&E is challenging non-profit organizations to develop programs that involve and educate young people in the community as stewards of the environment. They have allocated $800,000 for this year’s awards. SDG&E is fostering environmental education programs that enhance understanding and awareness of the ecosystem, environmental conservation, and energy and water efficiency. Winning organizations can receive up to $25,000 for individual projects and up to $50,000 if they collabo-rate with another environmental non-profit.

The MTRP Foundation received a $25,000 grant as part of the 2009 Envi-ronmental Champions program. To date over 2,500 children have participated in a new three-part educational program developed by Alicia Berg, an Educational Program Instructor for the MTRP Foundation. For the 2011 grant program, the MTRP Foundation partnered with the YMCAs of San Diego County.

Owl Pellets – Hoo?On Saturday, Nov. 12, MTRP Trail Guides will have a Discovery Station in

the Visitor Center featuring an owl pellet display from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Owls eat their food whole, because they have no teeth. They use their strong and sharp beaks to rip their prey apart and then swallow large chunks whole. It may sound creepy, but we assure you, children and parents will have a great time learning about owls and dissecting their “owl pellet.”

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san Carlos Friends oF tHe liBrary By Sue Hotz

Please – RENEW your SCFOL membership or JOIN TODAY! Holidays are approaching. Consider giving a gift to the library in honor or memory of a friend or loved one. Renewal forms will be mailed out shortly and can also be found in the library and on the website.

San Diego 4th, 8th, and 10th graders: Ask your teachers for entry forms for the 15th Annual Student Writing for Literacy Essay Contest. Entry dead-line is Nov. 18. Grand prize is $500. Details are on our website.

All programs listed here are FREE, underwritten by SCFOL, take place in the Library’s Community Room, and are open to the public. For additional information, check our website www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org, or call the library at 619-527-3430.

Nov. 8 thru Dec. 1: Our featured artist is Mollie Kellogg. Her latest work is a collection of draped figures called the Incognito Witch Project. Her recep-tion is Saturday, Nov. 19, 12-2 p.m. Remember to vote monthly for your favorite piece of art for the “People’s Choice Award.”

First Saturdays: The next SCFOL Used Book Sales will be Nov. 5 and Dec. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. At 10 a.m., Cowboy Bob will perform in the Chil-dren’s area of the library. Thank you for your book donations and purchases. Sale proceeds are our main revenue source and buy library books, equipment and programs.

NEW: Third Tuesdays, 6 p.m.: Open MIC Night. All ages, all talents welcome: sing, dance, comedy, storytelling.

Wednesdays, 3 to 4 p.m.: Big theater screen Wii gaming. Third Wednesday, 4 to 5:30 p.m.: SCFOL Board Meeting. NEW: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m. on odd numbered months: CERT meeting

(Community Emergency Response Team). Community and new members welcome. To qualify, you must live within the city limits of San Diego or you must be employed by a company with a physical business address in the City of San Diego. For more information about CERT San Diego, please email Carie DeMarco-Krzys, Program Manager, at [email protected] or call (619) 533-4453. San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel train and empower citizens in safe, effective neighborhood CERT teams. CERT San Diego instructors teach citizens to take life-saving action to help communities make it through the first few hours or days when emergency services could be overwhelmed.

Thursdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Family-PG-Films shown on our theater size screen. Film titles available at the library.

Second Thursday, 1 p.m.: Librarian’s Book Club. Nov. 10 selection is “Glass Castle,” by Jeanette Wells. Dec. 8 selection is “Lottery” by Patricia Wood. Copies are available at the library.

Fridays, 8:15-9:15 a.m.: YOGA with Dr. Carolyn Meeks, MD. Does not meet on a fifth Friday of the month.

Fridays, 10 to 10:40 a.m.: Pre-School Story Time & Songs.NEW DAY & TIME: Fridays at 4:30 p.m.: Children’s Board Games: Ages

6-12 years. NEW DAY & TIME: Third Tuesday, Dec. 20, 6:30 to 7:30 pm “Meditation &

Stress Reduction Yoga” led by Dr. Funshine. Second Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: the adult “Story Swap Group”

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Fall traditions CoMe alive at Mission trails regional ParKBy Audrey F. Baker, Trail Guide

Embrace the sights and sounds of Autumn in San Diego and enhance your Thanksgiving holiday season with a connection to nature.

Cooler temperatures and sunny skies are the perfect combination for an outing. Surround yourself with alluring and subtle fall color. Amble down the zigzag trail of native chaparral and fragrant sage, and experience the stunning scenery of boulder-strewn granite mountains that attest to the infinite beauty and variety seen in San Diego’s open spaces.

The palette of nature’s canvas can be viewed in gently falling leaves from the canopies of Sycamore, Cottonwood and Willow trees, in the majesty of the acorn-adorned evergreen Coast Live Oak, and in the unique and ever-adapting native plants.

You’ll share in the experience of the bounty of nature, learn about prepa-rations for the Kumeyaay circa 1620 Thanksgiving feast, and participate in a nature adventure.

Our Trail Guide-led walks are an opportunity to discover resident wildlife, study our unique habitats, and learn local history. The walks are free, inter-esting, and fact-filled, and are geared towards all ages and interests. So slip into sturdy shoes, get the floppy hat, sunscreen and water bottle, and join us on the trail!

Wildlife Tracking Trek, 8:30-10:30 a.m., reveals the secret lives of animals by interpreting the signs they leave behind on the trail. Examine “scat,” browsing, bedlays, tracks and more to gain insight into their survival techniques and habits. Wear long pants for two hours of “dirt-time” fun. On Saturday, Nov. 5, we meet in front of Visitor Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos.

Star Party with MTRP Resident Star Gazer George Varga focuses on the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) and companion M32. George tells us that light from these objects take 2.5-2.9 million years to reach Earth. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 12, 5 to 8 p.m. Meet at the far end of the Kumeyaay Campground’s Day Use Parking Lot, Mission Trails Regional Park, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, Santee.

Quarterly Family Discovery Walk engages young children in the joy and beauty of nature. The discovery walk to a Kumeyaay grinding rocks site combines important parental/children quality time with observing seasonal changes in nature. See you on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Visi-tors Center, Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. (Remember, rain cancels.)

November’s Birding Adventure, hosted by MTRP Resident Birder Jeanne Raimond, explores the varied avian habitats of Oak Grove Loop Trail. Jeanne is ever alert for hawks that frequent this area, as well as migratory and resi-dent birds. Binoculars and bird book are optional. Join us Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 to 10 a.m. We’ll meet in front of the Visitor Center, Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos.

Meanwhile, come on out, and enjoy in the park!Visit www.mtrp.org for more information and events calendar, or call

(619) 668-3281. Special request walks can be arranged for any club, group, business or school by contacting Ranger Heidi Gutknecht at (619) 668-3279 or at [email protected]

la Mesa craFt Fairs‘Tis the season to be crafty. Unfortunately, not all of us are

gifted when it comes to DIY projects. Never fear – there are a number of craft fairs to be had around town if you’re looking for homemade goodness.

The Foothills Preschool 28th Annual Holiday Craft Faire is Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Held at the Foothills United Meth-odist Church, at 4031 Blvd. in La Mesa, the fair promises hand-crafted treasures and baked goods. Call 619-987-6640.

Also in La Mesa is the larger Home Décor Gift & Craft Boutique Nov. 25-27 at La Mesa Community Center at 4975 Memorial Dr. Boutique hours are Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Email [email protected] for more information.


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Thank you to Don and Lourdes Sherman for putting together such a wonderful Grandparents’ Day luncheon for the academy children and their families on Oct. 7. With their guidance and the assistance of numerous volunteers, the event was a worthy appreciation of the people who have been such a positive and impor-tant part in our youngsters’ lives.

Academy families and staff came together for a brisk four-mile morning walk through Balboa Park, as they took part in the 13th annual American Cancer Society’s Making Strides on Oct. 16. Many wore pink t-shirts honoring our trea-sured Sister Damien, STA’s longtime librarian, who recently passed away from breast cancer.

Our beloved school custodian Mr. Bill retired. A well-attended cele-bration in his honor was held after school on Oct. 25. Many students, parents, faculty and staff were on hand to express sincere apprecia-tion for his many years of hard work, dedication, and service to the parish community and St. Therese Academy. We wish Mr. Bill many blessing and our best wishes in the years ahead.

Donned in costumes of all variety, Academy students, faculty and staff got in the Halloween ‘spirit’ with some fun, afternoon festivi-ties at the annual Harvest Festival. Each class sponsored an activity for school family groups, which had the opportunity to circulate around to each room by the day’s end. It was a pleasant diversion from the typical afternoon’s activities.

This year’s annual Pancake Breakfast will be on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Social Center. Please come and join us for this fun community event. Tickets are $5 at the door. If you are a crafter and would like to sell your product at this event, please contact Tracey McNamara, [email protected] or through the school office at 619-583-6270.

phoeBe hearst eleMentary schoolBy Suzy Weiss

At 8 a.m. on Oct. 26, every student’s eyes were looking up in the sky as two helicopters landed on the Hearst Elementary School fields. Through the Partners in Education Program, the San Diego Police Department annually visits Hearst as part of Safety Week. This year students had the opportunity to view two helicopters, a SWAT vehicle, a Border Patrol vehicle, a fire truck, and a police car up close. On behalf of all the students, parents and staff at Hearst Elementary, we sincerely thank the SDPD, SDFD, The Coronado PD, and the SD County Sheriff ’s Department for giving their time to educate our students and especially for their ongoing service to keep our city safe.

Believe it or not, things are growing in our classrooms! Thanks to the gardening group, hundreds of Hearst students will be utilizing the gardens on our campus this year to enhance their learning. Beginning with an ethno-botany lesson, students were introduced to native plants and their importance in Native American culture. Several of these plants are growing in our own gardens. Students will soon plant their own crops and must consider many factors for success, as they have been challenged to eat primarily from their harvest during a week in the spring. Second graders are going to plant an art-inspired garden, and the “KinderGardens” are now protected so that crit-ters will not be able to eat this year’s crops. The gardening program is always looking for community volunteers to help tend the gardens. If interested, please contact Sue Thomas at [email protected].

Mark your calendars: Come share the joy of reading with your kids or grandkids at Hearst’s Family Reading Night at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 in the audito-rium. This fun evening kicks off our Book Fair the following week from Dec. 5 to 9. Nothing makes a better holiday gift than a book, so come by to peruse our great selection.

The Phoebe Hearst Elementary School Foundation will be holding the annual dinner and auction on March 24, 2012. We are currently seeking sponsorships from local busi-nesses and/or donations to contribute to the success of the event. The Hearst Foundation is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. Money raised from this yearly event funds much needed capital improve-ments, school supplies and enrich-ment programs for our school. If you have a business and would like to learn more about being a sponsor or making a donation, please email the Hearst Foundation at: [email protected].

Our PTA membership drive is in full force and we encourage everyone in our community to join the PTA to help support our children. You don’t have to have school aged-children to join! In fact, by joining the PTA, your dollars represent your support for the children in our community beyond the local level. The more members we have in our PTA, the stronger our voice will be to advocate for the future of our children at the state and national levels. We are currently offering three levels of sports-themed membership: Touchdown for $107, which includes up to four member-ships in your family; First Down for $50 includes up to two members; and Kickoff for $15 is a membership for one person. For more information, contact Amy Blume at 619-980-8441 or [email protected] or stop by the school office for a membership form.

DICK mURPHy REFLECTS ON TImE IN OFFICE IN NEW BOOKFormer San Diego mayor Dick Murphy’s book, “San Diego’s Judge Mayor:

How Murphy’s Law Blindsided Leadership with 2020 Vision,” hit bookstores Sept. 30. In November 2000, San Diego Superior Court Judge Murphy surprised the political pundits by coming from behind to be elected the 33rd mayor of San Diego. His campaign slogan was “Leadership with 2020 Vision”— a promise to set forth a clear vision for San Diego in the year 2020 and to provide the leader-ship to implement that vision.

During his years in office, Murphy set ten goals for the city and had great success in achieving them. But near the end of his first term, his adminis-tration was blindsided by Murphy’s Law— “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong”—including the discovery of pension fund mismanagement and the devastating Cedar Fire.

In this book, Murphy finally reveals the inside story of how it all happened and the lessons to be learned— by politicians and citizens alike—from his experiences and the city’s history. The book concludes with ten thought-provoking proposals that, as Murphy envisions, could make San Diego “a city worthy of our affection.”


operating an extraordinary VillageBy Mariclaret Patton, Principal of Benchley-Weinberger Elementary

While the headlines tell of school closings, budget cuts, and teacher lay-offs, thousands of children came “back to school” with their hopes intact, ready to learn. At Benchley-Weinberger Elementary School in San Carlos the news is much more encouraging. Our 520 students show up each day with parents and younger siblings at their sides, eager to learn. Their hope is undaunted by the current conditions of our educational system. The community of staff and fami-lies that surrounds our kindergarten through fifth graders gives new meaning to the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

I have the privilege of being part of the Benchley-Weinberger “village” when I report to work each day. As the principal of the school, my hopes are rekindled each morning when our school kicks off with our Running Club. Parents and families join students and staff to round the track and tally laps. Many moms and dads will be here long after the bell rings as they have sched-uled their work and other responsibilities around our school. Whether they are gathering as a committee or reading with students in the classroom, the feeling of true “parent involvement” is present. Parent participation has evolved into a collaboration between all stakeholders in order to meet the needs of our students in spite of an unforgiving economy.

The first six weeks of the 2011-2012 school year have been busy. As we ask our teachers to do more with less, these are frustrating times as well. However, the Benchley-Weinberger team does not let the struggles we face trickle down to our students. From the front office staff to the custodians to our teachers and support staff, it has been more than “business as usual.” It is business as “Extraordinary”: music and art in the classrooms, a Back to School Night with a choreographed Flash Mob, and daily agendas in the classrooms that are packed with standards based instruction.

Each day I am more and more amazed. The “village” takes care of each other. Teachers arrive early and stay late. Whether it is a Rummage Sale or a Halloween Carnival, we support a collaborative endeavor. Our first grade Fall Program and the fifth graders’ Star of India Trip are made possible by teachers and parents who are committed to making our children’s elementary school experience memorable. I guess you could say, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” The village knows what each member needs and reaches out to the greater community to make things happen.

I invite you to visit the Benchley-Weinberger Village, or better yet, join us. Check out our website, come to our events, volunteer, and write to your congress person promoting better funding and prioritizing education. Our school’s next Magnet visitation will be on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8:30 a.m. In the meantime, enjoy the wonderful boys and girls of our school who are the fruits of our labor. These students are truly the future members of the greater village. I am proud and humbled at the same time to be part of “us.”

gage eleMentary sCHoolGage elementary school has been off to an exciting start of our school year. We had a record turnout at our Family Fitness Night on sept. 15, during which more than 200 of our students and family members participated in games and activities that support a healthy lifestyle. Thank you to Mrs. elrod for sponsoring this event.

This was followed by our Family Math Night Oct. 13, where we proved that math can be fun! Again, thank you to our parents and community for another record turnout, and to Mrs. Hire for all of her hard work to make this event a huge success.

Our annual Halloween Carnival was Oct. 29, and we extend our thanks to the Patrick Henry High School NJROTC, the Kiwanis, Albertson’s, our 5th Grade Boosters, and most of all Linda Sosaya, who was our Carnival Chair-person. This was a great community event, with music, games, a haunted house, and was fun for the entire family.

Thank you to the 5th Grade Class of 2011, for the new mural welcoming everyone to Gage. Please come by and see our new “Gator Greeting” and while you’re here, check out our Gage Garden Club’s butterfly, hummingbird, vege-table and flower gardens placed throughout our campus. Our Gage Garden is cared for by our students, parent volunteers and the Gage Grandparent Club members. We thank Lucy Fernandez for all of her hard work in coordinating and caring for our campus improvement programs and Chairing our Grand-parents Club.

Congratulations to our new 2011-2012 Student Council Officers: Jordyn Crandall, president; Shaun Ochaub, vice-president; Ashley Tellez, secretary; Ciana Lewko, historian, Dustin Kuper & Emily Zito, playground commis-sioners; and Samantha Madden-Grimm, garden commissioner.

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of our Running club. Last year, our students ran a combined 30,889 miles. Again, congratulations to Mrs. Brum-Orstad’s Kindergartners, (897 miles on very small legs); Mrs. Ferris’ First Graders (2,586 ½ miles); and Mr. Myers 5th Graders (2,143 1/2 miles) for being the top classrooms. Gage is committed to this great tradition, which gets all of our students, and their families involved in the healthy habit of daily physical activity, by running every morning. Gage thanks our PTA, Mrs. Elrod, and Keil’s Supermarket, for making this program such a long running success!

November will see another of our long running traditions returning to campus: our “Bring a Veteran to School Day.” This is a great opportunity to our students to interact with our community’s veterans, who will be reading to the children and participating in events. It is also our opportunity to thank each of them for their service.

Gage Elementary is committed to the San Carlos Community. Please check us out on Facebook, or contact us at [email protected] about upcoming events and activities.

speaking up For kidsVoices for Children reports nearly 300 foster children

are waiting for Court Appointed Special Advocates in San Diego County. Becoming a child advocate can mean making a lasting difference in the life of a child – more than just a mentor, you can give hope to a child who has none.

Upcoming informational meetings are Nov. 7 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Coronado and Nov. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in central San Diego. Call Voices for Children at 858-569-2019 or visit www.speakupnow.org for information.

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opposed the City’s plan after a unanimous vote in May 2010 by the City Plan-ning Commission.

Under the new plan, 32 miles of storm water facilities designed to convey storm water flows in order to protect the life and safety of its citizens and to control flooding will be maintained by the City’s Transportation and Storm Water Department. The report stated: “The long-term performance of these facilities is dependent upon ongoing and proper maintenance.” The master plan is designed to permit and implement a comprehensive, annual approach to the maintenance of existing storm water facilities.

Many channels throughout the city, including Alvarado Creek in Gran-ville, are lined with concrete and over a period of years large buildups of silt and other sediment accumulate. Vegetation grows on the top of the sediment, which, when combined with trash and other non-native plant species, causes the drain channels to clog, especially during high volumes of water during a heavy rain. Clogging of the channels creates backup, which causes much of the flooding.

Matt Adams, former Chair of Navajo Community Planners, testified about his frustration with a long process in working with state and federal regula-tors. He said the reason Alvarado Creek floods is “because there is a 5-foot pile of mud in the middle of the flood channel with shopping carts jammed in it and water can’t get through”.

Eric Bowlby, Executive Director of San Diego Canyonlands opposed the plan, calling for a three-year time frame for reviewing the plan and concerns over where mitigation would go although he acknowledged, “it floods every time we get a half-inch of rain”.

Randal Densley, Operations Director for Mission Valley Pipe and Supply, testified that, for the entire 28 years his business has been in Grantville, they have been subjected to constant flooding, loss of business and incredible expense in cleanups due to regular flooding.

As part of the approval process, the City Council directed the City’s Storm Water Department to provide annual updates on progress of the program.

The Mission Times Courier will continue to monitor developments in the months ahead and report to readers how the City follows up with its new plan.

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NO PERSON shall operate as a solicitor between the hours 8 p.m. and 9 a.m., except by appointment. San Diego Municipal Code 33.1410 California Penal Code, section 532(d), makes it a misdemeanor to make false representa-tion in solicitation of charitable contributions.

So what does this all mean? In short, it is highly unlikely for a person who knocks on your door to be legitimately operating and in compliance with our Municipal Code and the State Laws. We as a Police Department feel strongly about identifying and contacting these persons, as a percentage of these are merely posing as solicitors for purposes of criminal enterprise. What better way to gauge home security, vacant status, yard security and valuables located within a home then knocking on the doors and looking in the windows, osten-sibly to sell items or services? These solicitors are the smoke before the fire. Burglary series in our areas of San Diego have been canceled by arresting solicitor crews. Our recommended response is as follows:

When home and someone knocks on the door without appointment, we recommend you acknowledge the knock and let them know you are home. People have been surprised when a burglar using soliciting as a front thinks no one is home and enters the home after getting no answer on a knock. Ask the purpose of the visit and observe through a peephole. If it is a solicitor, ask to see the “Issued City License/ ID card of the person.” Do not open the door if it isn’t present or even if it is and you feel uncomfortable. Inform the person of your intention to call the police if they don’t have a license to solicit and then place a call to our non-emergency number of 619-531-2000. We would like you to report these persons as potential “casers” or suspects. Very rarely are good services and reputable companies using door-to-door solicitation as legitimate means of commerce. More than likely it will be someone using a ruse or scam to separate you from your money. All the stories of “helping get to a college trip” or “for poor children / women/ etc…” are by and large fictitious and should in no way be encouraged with your hard earned money. We regularly encounter vans full of out of state persons with criminal history staying in our motels / hotels for just this purpose.

Don’t be victims; call the police to report this activity. If the person refuses to leave or tries the door handle, call 911. Help us keep the streets clear of scams, fraud and burglary. Your vigilance is greatly appreciated. As you know now, a litany of laws exist for just this reason, and for good reason. The direct correlation between unauthorized soliciting and crime are well documented. Thanks for asking the question on the minds of so many!

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Deborah, a waitress in an Italian restaurant in Occidental, was born and raised in Point Loma and has aspirations of moving back there. She is a photographer who goes to Point Loma frequently; on the drive up to the cabin I met a woman in an information center on Highway 5 that was born in Mercy Hospital in San Diego (like me). She was raised in El Cajon and moved to Orange County. All of the San Diegans that I met moved away but continue to have strong ties to our city. San Diegans seem to be everywhere.

I wonder how many people read the article about rescues on Half Dome in Yosemite. The article was picked up by the Associated Press and reprinted in the San Diego Union-Tribune. The title of the article is “Half Dome Survivors Wish They Had Taken Heed.” I was interested in learning about how many 911 calls helicopters get to transport climbers down. Some are unable or nervous about hiking down when they were warned that the weather is bad. The climb is precarious anytime, but particularly treacherous when it rains, hails or snows. What climbers don’t realize is helicopters can’t go out in that kind of weather. From 2007 to 2010, there were nearly 1,000 rescues at a cost of $2.5 million for their free rides. There were four fatalities during that time period.

The difficulty Yosemite has is the same as the City of San Diego Fire and Rescue faces. Half Dome and Cowles Mountains are not comparable in height and distance, but some people don’t realize what they are incapable doing; they don’t anticipate Cowles Mountains’ rocky and slippery trail, how strenuous it is and the heat during the summer months. Some hikers are ill prepared for the mountain. The number of rescues taken off of Cowles Mountain by the helicopter crew keeps increasing: Rescues, 2009-18 all year, 2010-19 all year, 2011-33 year to date.

The county pays the City of San Diego for helicopter rescues made outside city limits. Marti Emerald says that in 2007 the San Diego City Attorney said residents of the city of San Diego were not respon-sible cost recovery for helicopter rescues within the city limits. This violates FAA rules according to the previous City Attorney. However, our insurance pays for ambulance services. San Diego Fire and Rescue helicopter rescues cost $3,000 each time it leaves the airport. Councilmember Emerald says perhaps the FAA should look at the decision about cost recovery again.

Howard Oleff, who is on Marti Emerald’s District 7 Task Force, organized a fundraising dinner at Nicolosi’s Restaurant on Navajo Road. Thanks to Nicolosi’s for donating 25 percent of all dinners to the firefighter’s foundation for much-needed equipment. There was a large group of diners. Thanks to Howard for getting the word out.

Coming up: The executive director of Scripps Aquarium, Dr. Nigella Hillgarth, will speak at the Nov. 17 “Friends” meeting about the Galapagos Islands. For information call Barbara at 619-463-9706.

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Dr. Nigella Hillgarth, the executive director of Scripps Aquarium, at the Galapagos Islands.

mAmA’S KITCHEN KICKS-OFF WEST COAST’S LARGEST BAKE SALEMama’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that delivers healthy meals at no cost to san Diego men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDs or cancer, has launched its seventh annual Mama’s Pie in the sky Thanksgiving Bake sale. The fundraiser runs through Nov. 20. Pie buyers can purchase fresh pumpkin, pecan, apple and no-sugar added apple pies for just $20 each; with $15 from each pie being tax deductible. Pies can be purchased online via www.mamaspies.org or by calling 619-233-6262.

All proceeds from pie sales go directly into funding thou-sands of free, hot and nutritious Mama’s Kitchen meals, which help ensure that no one living with AIDS or cancer will go hungry in the San Diego community.

Hundreds of volunteers will take to the streets to sell the pies to friends, family and co-workers. Many of San Diego’s top pastry chefs, caterers, and bakeries such as Sycuan, Sea World, Behind the Scenes Catering and more will donate traditional Thanksgiving pies for this annual Mama’s Pie in the Sky Bake Sale. Pies will be available for pick-up the day before Thanks-giving on Wed., Nov. 23 at more than 20 convenient Wells Fargo Bank branch locations throughout San Diego County.

Each pie sold provides more than six home-delivered meals to a neighbor struggling with a critical illness such as cancer or HIV/AIDS.

“When you buy a pie you provide nutritious meals, comfort and hope to fellow community members affected by AIDS or cancer,” said Alberto Cortés, executive director, Mama’s Kitchen. “A heartfelt thank you to Wells Fargo, this year’s presenting sponsor, for supporting our cause and permitting us to use 20 Wells Fargo branches throughout the county as pie pickup sites.”

Mama’s Kitchen hopes to sell more than 6,000 pies during the six-week sales period, which will raise $125,000 and fund nearly 40,000 meals.

Individuals and teams are encouraged to volunteer to sell pies for a chance to win prizes from generous sponsors. Pie sellers are also encouraged to use their social media networks to promote their participation in Mama’s Pie in the Sky, as all sales funnel through their sales website. For information on how to volunteer to sell pies, visit www.mamaspies.org.

This year’s sponsors for Mama’s Pie in the Sky fundraiser include Wells Fargo, NICO Insurance Services, Inc., Teague Insurance Agency, Inc., Scatena Daniels Communications, SeaWorld San Diego, Sycuan Casino, Gay San Diego, KYXY Radio 96.5 FM, Rage Monthly, San Diego Momfia, San Diego PIX, San Diego Uptown News, San Diego.com, SDGLN.com and Sophie Radio 103.7 FM.

Pie bakers include Behind the Scenes Catering and Events, Sbicca, SeaWorld San Diego, The French Gourmet, Elizabethan Desserts, Gourmet Group Catering, Feast on This, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego Desserts, Just Call Us Catering, Harbor Church, St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Sycuan Casino, The Wild Thyme Company Catering & Events, Food Farm Food Truck, Jenny Wenny Cakes, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego on San Diego Bay, Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, San Diego Culinary Institute, and Andaz San Diego.


tWo alvarado HosPital PHysiCians reCognized as HealtH Care CHaMPions

Two Alvarado Hospital Medical Center physicians were recently recog-nized as 2011 San Diego Health Care Champions. Dr. Irwin Goldstein, medical director of the hospital’s sexual medicine program, and Dr. Kevin Kelly, medical director of the emergency department, were honored during a special ceremony at Paradise Pointe Resort on Oct. 13.

The San Diego Business Journal’s fifth annual Health Care Champion awards recognized individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on the quality of health care in San Diego County.

Dr. Goldstein was recognized as a Champion in the Health Care Staff category for being an international pioneer in expanding the role of sexual medicine as a recognized medical discipline. Under his guidance, he opened the first hospital-based sexual medicine program in the United States in San Diego dedicated to ensuring that sexual health disorders are treated in a multidisci-plinary approach in a hospital-based setting. As the editor in chief of the peer-reviewed Journal of Sexual Medicine, he has led international research in the field of sexual health, particularly on vascular disease as it relates to erectile dysfunction in men and hormonal therapies for women.

Dr. Kelly was honored for providing the community with the best emer-gency care possible in the ER by spearheading process improvements and effi-ciencies that have resulted in less wait times for patients. He also volunteers through Surfers’ Medical Association, helping to bring supplies and treatment to remote areas.

“Congratulations to these very deserving physicians who have worked hard behind the scenes to bring the best medical care to those in our neigh-boring communities,” said Peter Adamo, Alvarado Hospital administrator. “I am proud to have physicians like them on our medical staff. We have long recognized these doctors for their efforts, but we are glad that San Diego recog-nizes them now as well.

In addition, Laura Gilbert was a finalist in the Health Care Marketing category. She manages all of Alvarado’s marketing efforts as a single-person department and was recently promoted to regional marketing director to include Paradise Valley Hospital.

Helix Water distriCt general Manager to retireAfter 10 years as General Manager of the Helix Water District, Mark Weston announced his retirement as of Dec. 30.

Prior to serving as GM, Weston spent three years as Helix’s Director of Engineering. He has 38 years experience in water, wastewater, municipal infrastructure engineering, and management.

Weston came to the District after serving 10 years as Director of Engineering for the City of Poway. Prior to Poway, he worked for the County of San Diego, the city of Helena, Montana, and the state governments of Montana and California.

During his time as General Manager, Weston has overseen a large capital improvement program, which included the upgrading of the R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant in Lakeside. The facility now uses ozone as its primary disinfec-tant and is capable of processing 106 million gallons of water per day, providing water to Otay, Padre Dam, and Lakeside water districts.

Other capital projects included the replacement of 30 miles of cast iron piping, replacement of numerous pump stations and storage tanks, the institu-tion of small and large valve replacement programs, and the recent installation of a solar shade structure at the District’s Operations Center in El Cajon.

Under Weston’s tenure, the District developed long-term financing plans, 2020 Capital Improvement Plan, Water Conservation initiatives, District Vision Plan, Geographical Information System, expanded electronic and computer systems, and modernized every infrastructure system of the District.

“I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of the employees at Helix who are recognized as among the best qualified in the water industry,” said Weston. “I’m happy to have been able to work for such a professional organization.”

Weston plans to continue to be active in the water community and travel with his wife, Anne.

Helix Water District serves 262,000 customers in La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, El Cajon, parts of Lakeside and Santee, and some of the unincor-porated areas of San Diego County.

CHORALEERS HITS THE RIGHT CHORD WITH CAmARADERIE By Cynthia Robertson

At a recent Monday evening practice of the Choraleers, the sweet sound of “Silver Bells” soared up into the night air from Room 600 at Patrick Henry High School. The Choraleers reached for perfect pitch under Esther Segal’s direction.

With the holiday season less than two months away, the Christmas medley was first on the list for the evening’s practice. The Christmas program will take place Dec. 17 at Patrick Henry High school.

Choraleers is not just another singing group. It is health and joy to its members, led by Esther Segal, a petite woman in her 80s. She still has much of the vim and vigor she had when she formed Choraleers fifty years ago.

“I’ve sung for over 50 years,” said Segal, beloved by all the Choraleers.Segal started Choraleers through an adult education class within the San Diego Community

College District. Decades later, it still is listed as a class in the catalog. See CHORALEERS, page 19


DID yOU KNOW?Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Cats” is based on T.S. Eliot’s collection of short stories, “Old Possum’s of Practical Cats.”

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Rio, a mixed breed shelter mutt is just such an example. Not only is Rio a long distance runner, but also the shop dog for the San Diego Running Institute (www.sdri.net), a running specialty retailer located in Mission Valley which recently added running leashes to their inventory to meet growing demand. “As endurance runners, we here at SDRI want to see all athletes outfitted correctly, including the four legged kind”, said owner Dr. Victor Runco. “The majority of our customers are dog owners themselves so it only seemed natural to include gear for their furry friends”. Of course Rio has personally tested out the new products, just as the SDRI staff does with all new inventory.

In addition to being the shop dog, Rio is also the course marshall for the Dirt Devil Racing Series, a trail race series sponsored by the San Diego Running Institute. With the growing popularity of these races in recent years, Rio takes his job as marshall very seriously. By offering course support in the form of a wagging tail and wet nose, Rio’s presence is well appreciated by racers. “Trail races have a less competitive atmosphere than traditional road races, and having a dog out there definitely adds to the fun of the race”, adds Runco.

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Collars, Harnesses and leasHes, oH My!By Sari Reis

As a professional dog walker I see all kinds of dog walking equipment. There are prong collars, shock collars, decorator collars and choke chains. There are harnesses that fasten on the back, in the front, ones that dogs step into, and ones that pull over their heads. There are leashes made of nylon, leather, hemp and plastic with lengths anywhere from 3 feet to 30 feet. So… does the equipment you use to walk your dog really make a differ-ence? You bet it does.

Whenever I see someone using a chain, prong, choke or shock collar on their dog, my first question is always “Why?” The typical answer: “Because he pulls, he jumps; he gets really excited when he sees other dogs” etc. I then ask the person to put the collar around his or her neck so I can pull on it. Most won’t. Why? Because it will hurt. That is what you are doing to your dog each time you walk them with one of those collars.

A dog’s collar should be comfortable, durable and cleanable. It should fit properly; meaning that you can fit two fingers inside the collar easily. A proper fit ensures he can’t slip out of it and it’s not choking him. The collar should not be the method of managing the dog. If you are using the collar to control your dog, and he is a puller, you risk causing serious injury to him, not only physically but emotionally as well.

Another type of harness people use to control rambunctious dogs fits around the dog’s snout and head. These are referred to as halters similar to a horse’s halter. The idea being where the head goes the body will follow. Most common are the Halti and the Gentle Leader. Again, when I see a client using this I ask “Why?” Most dogs hate these things. Not only are they uncomfortable but they can impair the dog’s vision, movement and ultimately his ability to enjoy his outings. Yes they do help in cases where you need to control a very strong and aggressive dog; but in those circumstances I suggest you work with a trainer.

Fortunately today they are kinder, more effective walking gear options. My preference, and that of many positive dog trainers, is a harness that goes around the dog’s chest and attaches to the leash in the front.

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1¼ cups heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 5 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg 6 tablespoons granulated sugar ½ cup canned pumpkin purée ¼ cup raw or brown sugar (for caramelizing) 1. Preheat oven to 350oF. In a medium sauce pan, bring the cream

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San Diegans don’t have to travel far to have one of the most unique over-night experiences this side of Europe. The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restau-rant, located smack in the middle of Old Town, is a trip back in time for anyone looking for a staycation.

The Cosmopolitan is the original house of Juan Bandini, the son of a Peruvian sea captain. Built in 1829, it was once known as “La Casa de Bandini.” One of the more prominent buildings located in Mexican San Diego, it was a social hub during a time that had no electricity or running water.

Bandini eventually transferred the property to his son-in-low Abel Stearns, who sold the crumbling adobe in 1869 to Albert Seeley. Seeley trans-formed it into a fashionable, two-story hotel and overnight stage stop called the Cosmopolitan Hotel. In 1968, the hotel became part of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and was refurbished to become the restaurant and hotel it is today.

The restaurant, located in the old dance room of the house, includes an expansive outdoor dining patio with a gas fire pit in its center. The second story of the hotel offers a well-appreciated buffer from outside bustle and creates an intimate dining experience for quiet conversation.

New chef Andrew Lee Sasloe has revamped the menu to create exciting new dining choices while keeping many of the popular items. The menu boasts a selection of seafood and American grill favorites as well as tradi-tional Mexican fare.

The wine list features an outstanding selection of domestic wines with a few foreign labels thrown into the mix. There are craft beers on tap and an impressive spread of desserts, including warm homemade churros served alongside an Ibarra chocolate dipping sauce – pure heaven.

And the restaurant is just half of the Cosmopolitan experience. What makes the Cosmopolitan such a unique destination is its commitment to being a romantic reflection of its past: The staff is attired in period costume and the decor is like something you’d see in a Wild West film. There is even a real saloon downstairs with a bar built in the 1800s originally meant for Earp in Tombstone, Ariz.

While the hotel now features running water and electricity, there are no TVs or radios to distract you from the old timey experience. And without those distractions, many guests feel free to congregate cocktails in hand on the restaurant patio after dark to chat around the fire – it’s a way of regaining some of that delicious intimacy with the advent of modern technology.

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PatriCK Henry HigH girls’ tennis Maintains Winning traditions By Karen Ronney

A championship sports tradition is a blessing, source of pride and a responsibility. Just ask the Patrick Henry High girls’ varsity tennis team. The Lady Patriots are nearing the end of their regular season with a 14-0 overall record, and they are 11-0 in the Eastern League. Piggyback this amazing accomplishment with a recent history of being three-time defending league champions since 2008. The Lady Patriots do not take their leadership roles lightly as they face their final league opponents and prepare for post-season play.

“Most of us have been together on this team for a few years so we know how important it is to try our best in every match,” said senior Co-Captain Ashley Hayashi-Osorno, a three-time All-Eastern League scholar-athlete with a 4.5 GPA. “We don’t take other teams for granted because we know anything can happen if we let our guards down. We have to give 100 percent every day to keep improving.”

Hayashi-Osorno is one of the top singles players at Patrick Henry and an important part of the teams’ senior leadership. She is joined by senior co-captains and All-Eastern League doubles specialists Juliette Diveley and Nicole Deeb, and senior co-captain Leila Rastakhiz. The Patriot quartet has been a critical part of the teams’ success as outstanding role models with high academic standards, a strong work ethic and tennis talent.

“It is so important to keep a positive attitude no matter what happens,” said Diveley, who leads the team academically with a 4.6 GPA. “Whether you win or lose you have to be a great sport, try your best and always cheer for your teammates.”

Said Deeb, an engineering major with 4.5 GPA, “We always support each other and that’s one of the reasons our team does so well.”

Patrick Henry Head Varsity Coaches Karen Ronney and Jay Gelbart have been at the Patriots helm for four years. Since 2008, the pair have guided the teams to a 47-0 league record, and the Patriots are currently 67-5 overall. The Patriots have qualified for 4 straight CIF team championships and have been proud to honor 27 current and former players with All-Eastern League and CIF honors.

However, the senior squad is only part of the equation. Kudos to talented sophomore All-League singles player Lindsay Brown, who is undefeated this year with a 24-0 league record. Three-time All-League Brooke Ronney, also the two-time defending Eastern League Doubles Champion, rounds out the Patriots singles trio with an 18-3 personal record.

Those leading the Patrick Henry’s doubles lineup are All-League sophomore Maddy Kleine and sopho-more Hanah Ratican, Deeb and Diveley, and sophomore Whitney Chiraboga and Rastakhiz. Other strong contributors to the varsity program are junior Madelyn Pownceby, and sophomores Rachel Griffith, Char-lotte Kleske and Sara K. Simpson

“These girls know the bar is high when they come out for our team,” Gelbart said. “They are playing with some of the best in our area and it is tough competition to even make the top nine. Most of our players would be the strongest on most teams in our league. ”

Since 2009, the interest has grown in the Patriots girls’ tennis program and the number of partici-pants have doubled in size. As a result, the coaches instituted a no-cut policy and started a junior varsity program now led by Coach Hamilton Collins and Coach Cheryl Gilbert. The Patrick Henry JV hosts junior Co-Captains Liniel Leong and Kayla Velloso and sophomore Co-Captain Kalee DeHamer. The roster also highlights freshmen Courtney Gilbert, Jessica Sweiss, Alex Kelly, Vina Nguyen, Tina Ke, Jenna Juliano, Caitlynd Contreras-Olafson, and Andrea Ochoa.

“We have reached the first of our goals which is to stay at the top of our league,” Ronney said. “Next we’ll strive to do well in the upcoming Eastern League individual singles and doubles tournament, as well as CIF team and individual competition later this month. As always, our results will depend on quality practices, 100 percent effort and a ton of Patriot team spirit!

Wanted: Inspirational High School Athletes Nominations are now being accepted for the 2011 Dr Pepper TEN Most Inspirational Player Award.

For the third straight year, Dr Pepper TEN and the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl have teamed up to recognize a deserving high school student-athlete.

San Diego area high school football fans are encouraged to visit BridgepointEducationHoliday-Bowl.com and click on the link to nominate a player who inspires his team to do their best on and off the field. The nominations are being coordinated by XTRA Sports 1360.

Bowl organizers will review the nominations and select the winner. The Dr Pepper TEN Most Inspi-rational Player will be recognized on the field during the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl. The game kicks off at 5 p.m. Dec. 28 at Qualcomm Stadium and features teams from the Pac-12 and Big 12 Conferences.

The Dr Pepper TEN Most Inspirational Player Award is supported by CIF and the Kiwanis Club of San Diego.

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From left to right: Juliette Diveley, Leila Rastakhiz, Ashley Hayashi-Osorno and Nicole Deeb are senior co-captains of the Patrick Henry High varsity girls’ tennis team.


2012 naVaJo girls Fastpitch registration noW open

With 435 players and 36 teams in 2011, Navajo Girls Fastpitch softball league has grown into one of the most popular youth sports leagues.

Registration is now open for the 2012 season for girls ages 5-14 who would like to play in a fun and competitive league. Online registration can be accessed at www.navajosoftball.com.

A free practice T-shirt will be included for girls who register before Nov. 30. Though fees have remained the same as last season, the cost will go up after Dec. 15. Coaches and managers are also needed and those interested can apply online, as well.

The mission of Navajo Girls Fastpitch is to provide a positive and safe environment for girls age 5-14 to participate in friendly competition, to develop athletic skills and to build self-confidence, while they learn to play fastpitch softball. Navajo Girls Fastpitch is a recreational softball league dedicated to the principals of teamwork, sportsmanship, friendship, leadership and citizenship.

The 2012 recreational league season will begin with teams forming in January. Practices and then games kick off in early February and run until the beginning of May. The following divisions will be offered: Mini’s (5-6 years), 8 and under, 10U, 12U and 14U.

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in His oWn Words: MarsHall FaulKBy Genevieve Suzuki

San Diego State University alum and Pro Bowl Hall of Famer running back Marshall Faulk is an avid Aztec for Life. His foundation raised more than $115,000 for the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, the SDSU Aztec Club to support SDSU Aztec Football Program scholarships, and for additional area community groups. The Mission Times Courier interviewed Faulk about what it means to commit to the Red & Black.

MTC: At the Fourth Annual Aztec for Life Homecoming Celebra-tion, you mentioned reminding people about being an Aztec for Life. What would you like to see happen with fellow alumni?

Faulk: The more alumni we have supporting the Foundation and supporting SDSU, the better the overall spirit will be. When you take pride in the Red & Black you will want to go back, people will see the sense of community and want to go back too. The support has to be there to keep the athletic programs growing and I think everyone that participates in this event every year helps make that pride and these programs become a success. I want to challenge the alumni to make a difference. Buy a ticket, rally behind the team, come to the meet and greets and get involved. You want to be in the top 25? Help us make moves to get us there. It can’t be just about wins and losses all the time, it has to be about the Red & Black nation as a family all of the time. That’s being an Aztec For Life.

MTC: Was the event as successful as you hoped? What was the most memorable part of the night?

Faulk: Our event was definitely the best yet since we’ve been back in San Diego. We essentially doubled what we were able to net last year and to see those numbers come in was such an amazing accomplishment by my team and our committee. To know that that money raised will be going to programs to help out kids that were in my situation is huge.

MTC: How did you feel being the first Aztec to be inducted into the Pro Bowl Hall of Fame?

Faulk: For me it all really started at San Diego State. They chose me for an opportunity that had a great impact on my life. To be the first Aztec in the Hall of Fame felt like I was able to honor them and represent them as the great institution that they are.

MTC: What are your immediate goals for the foundation?

Faulk: The Foundation is on its way to having our best year ever. It has been a tremendous ride so far and if we can keep growing, as we have in the last four years, I know we can continue to make a big difference in this commu-nity. But we can’t do it without our supporters and I really feel as we continue to push through these tough times, the rewards will be so great for those who were a part of helping us truly make a difference.


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national diaBetes MonthBy Dr. Danielle Schwaderer and Joel Detjen, BSc

November marks National Diabetes Month, providing an excellent opportunity to educate the public on how un-controlled blood sugar levels impacts the development of chronic disease and overall health.The American Diabetes Association has concluded that more than one in every four U.S. citizens over the age of 65 currently has diabetes, leaving it a top health concern among many families and medical circles. Diabetes is estimated to cost the American public $174 billion dollars annually in health care costs, necessitating a call to action for educating the public on natural ways to balance blood sugar levels and prevent adult-onset diabetes.

Diabetes:Several different forms of diabetes exist, with the most common form being type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by the body no longer producing enough insulin or the inability of the cells to respond to insulin. This form differs greatly from juvenile onset type 1 diabetes, a form that is caused by the auto-immune destruction of the pancreas. When uncontrolled, both forms of diabetes mellitus can cause excep-tionally high levels of blood sugar, leaving the cells of the body starving for fuel and energy.

Controlling Blood sugar, the Basics:Controlling blood sugar levels is largely dependent on the foods we eat and the lifestyle we engage in. Foods

that have been known to contribute to blood sugar elevations are simple carbohydrates that are high on the glycemic index. These foods include white flour, pasta, white potatoes, pastries, sugar, soda, and other processed or refined carbohydrates. Foods that are high on the glycemic index are absorbed very rapidly as glucose, serving as an unfavorable reaction in the body. Foods that can beneficially slow the absorption of glucose include healthy fats, proteins and fiber. A vegetable based diet with lean protein and good fats at each meal are dietary goals to aim for to balance blood sugar effectively.

exercise:Exercise has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, lean muscle mass and reduce blood glucose levels. One intending to improve blood glucose levels should aim for exercise activity of 30 minutes, three to five times weekly to optimize blood sugar levels.

Alpha-lipoic acid:Many studies have shown that alpha lipoic acid (ALA) may improve blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. An adult dose of 200-600mg can be taken daily by mouth.

Gymnema sylvestre: One of the best blood sugar lowering herbs available, Gymnema leaves have been used for more than 2,000 years in India for the management of diabetes. Because of the blood sugar lowering effects, use gymnema with caution if on hypoglycemic medica-tions, as the combination can dramat-ically lower blood sugar levels.

Other herbs and supplements:Consideration can be given to the following herbs and supplements to aid in blood sugar balance: Bilberrry, chromium, fenugreek, beta-glucan and pycnogenol. Windmill Farms provides many nutritional options and supplements that can help stabi-lize blood sugar. Please visit the nutrition department of Windmill Farms for recommendations provided in this article and other options.

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Joel Detjen, BSc is a graduate of SDSU and is a nutritionist at Wind-mill Farms in Del Cerro. He has been in the industry serving San Diegans for 21 years. Dr. Danielle Schwa-derer is a California board-licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) practicing in San Diego. Visit www.Symmetry-HealthChiro.com for more informa-tion about Dr. Schwaderer.

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who continues to harbor a soft spot for the role. “They just did it at Cygnet Theatre. I went and saw it and thought, ‘There’s Mrs. Soames.’”

And while we civilians may think acting is glamorous, she said it’s like a regular job, “except you work eight weeks and then you don’t. You work four weeks, and then you don’t.”

“Every now and then I think, “Why can’t I work at a factory, gluing flowers on headbands?” she said. “But I love acting.”

Hilb considers herself a character actor. “I’ve been lucky,” said Gilb, 52, who appreciates the longevity afforded character actors in the business. “I’ve never been an ingénue – that’s not my thing.”

At press time, Gilb was saying goodbye to her role in “Walter Cronkite is Dead” and getting ready for her new part in “The Great American Trailer Park Musical.”

“[Trailer Park] is really funny,” said Gilb. “It’s not Shakespeare, but it’s really fun.” But be warned: The musical, which runs Nov. 5 through Dec. 4 on the Lyceum Stage, is raunchy.

“I hope we don’t offend anyone,” laughs Gilb, who plays Bad-Ass Betty from Highway 301. “We didn’t write it. We’re just doing our job.”

Gilb is a familiar face in San Diego theater. She’s done “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” for 10 years – this will be the first year in a decade she won’t be in the Dr. Seuss musical.

Gilb has starred alongside Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits and Jim Belushi in “The Pirates of Penzance.” She has also performed “Singing in the Rain” on Broadway in New York; “Suds,” a ‘60s musical she co-wrote; and “Back to Bacharach and David” off Broadway.

She’s also quite the resource when it comes to reciting San Diego theater alums who have gone on to the big screen. Her friend, Kathy Najimi – yes, that Kathy Najimi – graduated from Crawford High School, and “High School Musical” lead Vanessa Hudgens was once Cindy Lou Who at the Old Globe Theatre.

Unsurprisingly, Gilb has seen a lot of Cindy Lou’s come and grow. “Girls will come up to me and ask, ‘Do you remember me?’ I go, ‘You must be one of my Who kids,’” she said.

Gilb said La Jolla Playhouse and the Old Globe are just a couple of examples of San Diego’s thriving arts community. “There’s really good quality theater here,” she said. “We’re real lucky. People from L.A. are always coming down, trying to take our parts.”

As a professional actor, Gilb has both her Equity Card and membership in the Screen Actors Guild.

Even with her vast experience, don’t expect Gilb to cut ties and run off to Hollywood. Having lived there for a while, she said it’s not for her. “It was kind of awful,” she said. “I’m not cutthroat like that. There are a lot of desperate people there.”

It helps that Gilb is an absolute fan of live theater, where an actor really has to have the goods.

“There’s no hiding it,” said Gilb, who admits she enjoys the challenge of making every performance fresh and new.

While Gilb may love the “Our Town” way of life here in San Diego, she said it’s sad to see how society has changed. “I can’t just send my boy out to play,” she said. “I feel bad for the kids, that they have to be supervised constantly.”

And yet Gilb has found a way to gather her community around her. All of her son’s past photos from Halloween are backstage at the Old Globe. “That kind of makes me feel good,” she said.

As a single parent, Gilb said she is also fortunate to count several of Knight’s classmates’ parents among her good friends. “It’s really nice to be able to have people like that,” she said. “It’s been one of the sweet things about having a kid – meeting people.”

Nevertheless, Gilb doesn’t exactly broadcast her career to friends and colleagues. “I get embarrassed. I worry they’ll think I’m a big weirdo,” she said.

Gilb, from page 1

“But anybody can come anytime. If you like to sing, you’ll fit right in,” said Segal.

The singers meet each Monday and Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. But the group is more than just about vocalizing. Anyone who likes to dance, even do some acting, will get a chance at the annual musical performed in the spring.

Polly Ryan, who joined up five years ago, said she enjoys putting her acting talents to the test.

“The musical is fun for me,” said Ryan, who played Sarah in “Guys and Dolls.” Ryan was not the only one who played Sarah. In fact, often there are several different Choraleers playing the same character during each song.

They do that so that all of the people who want a chance to play the char-acter can do so, “whether or not they are stellar,” Ryan said.

“This is a class, so it’s a growing thing for them,” said Ryan, who had performed the solo of ‘Nothing’ from “Chorus Line”

“It is a difficult piece. But I like that because the music is complex enough for me,” she said.

For instance, in the Christmas medley they are performing this season, there are harmonies going off in many directions.

The music, acting and dance talents are all varied within Choraleers, but every one of the members says the same thing: They are like family to each other, a healthy family.

For bass singer George Johnston, Choraleers has proved to be life-giving. When his wife died several years ago, he began looking for a way to be involved with other people.

“I saw their Christmas performance, which that year was in Balboa Park, and I saw that they needed me,” Johnston said, laughing. “I mean, they did not have a lot of male singers.” Even though Johnston had majored in music in college, it took him awhile in Choraleers to relearn how to read music.

“I learned a great deal about music theory from Esther,” he said. “I have also learned musical theater, something I’d never been exposed to.”

Even more important to Johnston is the people themselves, whom he calls family. “This group helped keep me together,” he said.

For Gianna Principato, the feeling is mutual. In 1990, she lost her mother, and the following year her closest sister married and moved away.

“I was looking for an outlet for myself,” said Principato. She loved what she heard in a 1995 performance by the Choraleers, joining

in the following year. One of her favorite memories is playing Eliza in “My Fair Lady.” “The people all applauded, and that just filled my heart up,” Principato said. “That was the biggest emotion of unity and love I’d ever had..

All the Choraleers work hard to ensure that their music hits the right note. That work includes holding a garage sale to raise money for accompa-nists’ fees of Datha Rothstein and Jim Lombardi.

Marty Minney, current secretary of the group, helped to organize the sale.A former kindergarten teacher, Minney used to sing with 5-year-olds. To

fill her days upon retirement, Minney looked for some volunteering opportuni-ties.fit. “But I also wanted to have some fun,” Minney said.

Choraleers was the right choice for Minney and the other 30 or so members.Segal invites new people to join in. Call her at 858-277-8980 for more

information.

Choraleers, from page 19


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san Carlos area CounCilBy John F. Pilch, President

The San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) meeting was held on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at the San Carlos Branch Library. We considered an application by AT&T to add more antennas to their existing telecom site at the Masonic Lodge on Tommy Drive and Cowles Mountain Blvd. They already have antennas in three light standards in the parking lot, with Verizon occupying the faux pine tree closest to Tommy Drive and Cricket in the flagpole nearest Navajo Road. The applicant made a presentation to the Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) on Monday, Sept. 19, at which time the NCPI Board felt the San Carlos community should have more input into the process. This was based on a number of residents who spoke in opposition to the additional antennas in a tower on the top of the existing building. Since this edition of the Mission Times Courier is due out on Nov. 4, we are unable to report the results of the vote by SCAC Direc-tors regarding this project. We thank all members and residents who attended to express their opinion for or against the new antennas and the new tower. A vote by the NCPI Board regarding this application will occur at their meeting on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-el in Del Cerro.

Also on the local front, we continue our efforts to curtail the water trucks that SDG&E has rented to haul more than 500,000 gallons of our DRINKING WATER daily to their Sunrise Power Link jobsites in the East County for DUST ABATE-MENT. The damage being caused to the Lake Murray Frontage Road and Jackson Drive is getting worse. These roadways were not designed to accommodate trucks hauling 50,000-pound loads (of water) and the temporary repairs are crum-bling. SDG&E declines to re-route the trucks directly onto Lake Murray Boulevard at Jackson Drive. The utility has told the City that they will make all needed repairs and we will work to make sure that occurs.

In addition, a second filling station has been set up behind the former Ralph’s store on Navajo Road, using water from the hydrant there to fill more trucks hauling our drinking water to SDG&E sites off Japatul Road. It appears no one at City Hall cares about the health issues from diesel emissions and the inconvenience these trucks are causing to our community or the continuing damage to our roadways. Mary Ann Wallace of Marti Emer-

ALLIED GARDENS COmmUNITy COUNCILBy Marilyn Reed, AGCC President

At the next AGCC Director’s Board meeting (which will be held Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.), a proposal for the development of the vacant lot next to the Ascension Lutheran Church will be discussed. The developer requested a recommendation from the Navajo Community Planners, Inc. on Oct. 17 to initiate a change in the current zoning of the 1.2 acre lot on Zion Avenue and Glenroy, from single family to multifamily residential. Residents interested in hearing information regarding the rezoning are welcome to attend the Board Meeting. The Board meeting will be held at the Ascension Lutheran Church. At this time, a proposal for senior apartments is being considered, but no definite plans have been developed as yet.

On Nov. 29, the Allied Gardens Community Council Town Hall Meeting will feature as its main speaker State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher is one of four candidates running for Mayor of San Diego and the first to accept our invitation to speak at the upcoming Town Hall Meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 29

instead of the normal fourth Tuesday of the month (due to the Thanksgiving Holiday) and will begin at 7 p.m. The meeting location is the Ascension Lutheran Church on Zion Avenue, across from Foster Elementary School. The other candidates for Mayor, Councilmember Carl DeMaio and Congressman Bob Filner, have also agreed to address our community and are scheduled to speak at future Town Hall Meetings, prior to the June Primary. At this time the fourth candidate, San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis has not yet responded to our invitation, but we hope to hear from her soon.

Mr. Fletcher currently represents California’s 75th District, which encompasses the San Diego communities of La Jolla, University City, Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Bernardo and Rancho Penasquitos, along with the City of Poway and portions of the City of Escondido, and community of Fairbanks Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe. He was elected in 2008 to the State Assembly and has authored legislation on issues related to veterans, water infrastructure, pension reform, job creation, health care, and public safety; specifically Chelsea’s Law. He served in the United States Marine Corps and in 2004 was stationed in Iraq. AGCC is please to have Mr. Fletcher as the speaker for our November meeting and we look forward to presenting the other candidates and hearing their vision for the future of San Diego.

Also, do not forget to mark your calendars for the annual AGCC Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Waring Road Triangle on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Two students, one from Foster and the other from Marvin, will be selected by their schools to light the decorated tree at the landscaped area where Waring Road and Zion Avenue meet. Addition-ally, the Holiday Festival is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 9, at the Lewis Middle School Auditorium and will begin at 7 p.m. The Holiday Festival will feature musical presentations from the Lewis Jazz and Orchestral bands and special performances from Foster and Marvin elementary students.

Further details on the Holiday Festival and future Town Hall meetings can be found at the AGCC website, www.alliedgardens.org.

a MaJor Win For all CaliForniansWhat you need to know about the elder economic Planning Act of 2011By Paul Downey, CEO & President, Senior Community Centers

We all aspire to age and with age we all hope to be able to provide ourselves with the basic needs to simply survive – home, food, health care, transportation, etc. However, this is not the case for all seniors. Many struggle to get by daily and though they may have saved in their youth, unforeseen circumstances can turn almost anyone’s lives upside down.

In October, all Californians received a major win as Governor Jerry Brown signed the Elder Economic Planning Act of 2011 (AB 138) requiring the use of the Elder Economic Security Standard Index (Elder Index), rather than the antiquated Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines, so local Area Agencies on Aging can more appropriately plan services and programs for local seniors. AB 138 provides a better measure of senior poverty through the Elder Index, a new tool that accurately quantifies the annual cost of meeting basic needs for retired, older adults in each county throughout the state of California.

California leads the nation with more than 300,000 seniors living below the FPL. Additionally, more than 864,000 California seniors do not have enough income to cover their most basic needs. Previously, local Area Agencies on Aging were forced to rely on the antiquated FPL which was created in the mid-1960s and was solely based on the cost of a bare-bones food diet, and covered less than half of the basic costs experienced by adults age 65 and older in the state. FPL did not provide an accurate, local picture of economic needs for seniors and as a result agencies ended up with inconsistent alternatives to assess poverty in their communities. This lack of uniformity was not only inefficient, but

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kiWanis installs neW oFFicersBy John Peterson

The Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied Gardens installed its new officers for the upcoming 2011-2012 Kiwanis year with fun filled, Hawaiian themed luau Sept. 17, at the home of Gary and Amy Blume. The new officers will guide GAG Kiwanis into its 52nd year of community service in the Allied Gardens, Del Cerro and Grantville area.

Leading the charge will be new president Luisa Moore. Bob Wall will take over the responsibilities of president elect; Gary Blume has accepted the office of vice president, Kevin Tostado will continue his good work as treasurer, Billie Moore will be our new secretary and Pat Jordan becomes past president. With this fine group of leaders the continued success of GAG Kiwanis is assured.

Luisa joined GAG Kiwanis in 2007 and has been an active and devoted Kiwanian from the start. Jumping in to help at the many club events and proj-ects with enthusiasm, attending all club functions and conventions, working tirelessly at our Christmas Tree Lot Fundraiser, Luisa was recognized last year as our Kiwanian of the Year. Luisa is a real estate agent at Remax Heri-tage Homes, specializing in property management. GAG Kiwanis is in good hands heading into the new Kiwanis year and beyond.

GAG Kiwanis sponsors four youth service organizations; Key Club at Patrick Henry High School, Circle K at SDSU, Builders Club at Lewis Middle School and K Kids at Hearst Elementary. Flag display on national and patriotic holidays along Waring Road has been an on going project since 1970. Support of Rady Children’s Hospital through the Miracle Mile of Quarters is another important activity of GAG Kiwanis. We meet at the Allied Gardens Rec Center, on Thursday mornings at 7 a.m. for a family style breakfast. Our 47 members invite you to join us and enjoy the Kiwanis Family camaraderie and fun – and help your community at the sane time!

saranaC-MoHaWK CoMMunity grouP neWs By Gale Susan Barlow, Group Member

Persimmons, pumpkins, and pomegranates make for a colorful season in the Saranac-Mohawk neighborhood. Did you know that our neighborhood scores high in walkability? While you walk to our local restaurants, grocery store, coffee houses, banks, or even to a parade, take a peek at the edible land-scape that flourishes among the canyons and cul-de-sacs of our corner of the College Area.

The aforementioned parade was the 12th annual Boo parade on Oct. 22. Among the marchers, dancers, classic car drivers, clowns, and beauty queens was a cheering contingent from the Harriet Tubman Village Charter School. An actor from the Moxie Theatre at 6663 El Cajon Blvd. provided the play-by-play for each parade participant. After the parade, Indiana, the Frisian horse that costarred in the headless horseman’s scary ride along the parade route, rested while having his tail braided (see photo).

At the Oct. 19 Saranac-Mohawk Community Group meeting, Terry Shirley, group Chair, delivered new Neighborhood Watch signs. Neighbors can order additional signs by contacting Terry; help to install the signs is always available. Two members of the SDPD Eastern Division attended the meeting. Sgt. Dean Thomas described his role as leader of a team that focuses on the College Area

and reported that the transition under SDPD realignment has gone smoothly. Community Liaison Officer Meghan Bisesto announced the new format for the SDPD daily email crime report system. Users of the old system must resub-scribe at: http://www.crimemapping.com/subscriptions/subscribe.aspx.

Tim Taylor, liaison from District 7 Councilmember Marti Emerald’s office, presented encouraging news about funding for the development of a joint-use park at the Tubman School. According to Tim, the City’s Facilities Financing Department has recommended the allocation of Developer Impact Fees for the park, and the Mayor’s office is considering the recommendation. The Saranac-Mohawk Park Advisory Committee expressed appreciation to Councilmember Emerald for emphasizing the need for a neighborhood park with the Mayor.

Volunteers continued to maintain and beautify the perimeter of the Harriet Tubman Village Charter School under autumn skies. Over 100 people pitched in for the fall clean up, including the youngest neighbor, Donavon, (see photo), who lent a hand to the orchard weeding team. The next Beautification Day event is scheduled for Saturday morning, Dec. 10.

Tenants of 68th Street Square informed the group of improvements to the complex. The landlord is completing painting on the El Cajon Blvd. side as we go to press.

The next meeting of the Saranac Mohawk Community Group will be on Nov. 16.

The Saranac-Mohawk Community Group is a neighborhood of the College East District, comprising residential and business neighbors from the north side of El Cajon Blvd. to Alvarado Rd. and from Reservoir Dr. to 70th St. Meet-ings are open to the public and are held monthly on the third Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the College-Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Rd. The Group hosts speakers and advocates for public safety, beautification, traffic calming, and park development projects. For more information, please contact Terry Shirley, Chair, at [email protected].


response to “An Open Letter to san Diego Councilmember Marti emerald”

Dear Sirs:I disagree with a recent (09/02/2011) “open letter” addressed to San

Diego City Councilmember Marti Emerald charging her of circumventing engineering standards and ignoring good engineering judgment among other issues. The assertion that placement of the stop signs bypassed established procedures or has failed to slow traffic or protect children crossing Jackson Drive is unfounded.

The stop sign was not installed to “slow traffic” but to stop it. Thus allowing children to more safely cross this busy and dangerous intersection. Roadway narrowing (re-striping) prior to Councilmember Emerald’s term was employed to lower vehicle speeds. As to the confusion, there is no confusion, when you come upon a stop sign you stop, plain and simple.

According to the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)(2003 National MUTCD Revision 2, as amended for use in California), “The decision to use a particular device at a particular location should be made on the basis of either an engineering study or the application of engineering judgment”. Based on recommendations from City Traffic Engineers who visited the site on numerous occasions, I believe Councilmember Emerald was most reasonable in requesting a stop sign at the corner. Our children can now get across Jackson Drive in a far safer manner.

I can understand the concerns of a few residents who live along Jackson Drive near the stop signs and their angst with increased pollution and noise. The city did look into alternative methods (including the installation of a $30,000 in-roadway lighting system, which did not work) to secure safe passage for our children across this intersection for over three years prior to Council-member Emeralds decision. Stop signs proved to be by far the cheapest and most effective.

Finally, the suggestion of allowing 9 and 10 year old children to control traffic along Jackson Drive during the two busiest times of the day is outra-geous. I find it offensive that the reader is willing to risk the life of my child and others for his convenience. The principal of Benchley/Weinberger was abso-lutely correct in her decision not to allow this to happen.

Richard BurgSan Carlos

shovel ready Means Never readyWe hear a lot these days about the need for “shovel ready jobs” and the

lack of them, as well as the “do nothing Congress”. For those who want answers, not excuses, let’s visit some of the places where job preventers work.

First stop: The home of the President of the United States and his Admin-istration’s Environmental Protection Agency. This group steals more jobs and wealth in one week than a corporate jet full of greedy bankers in a lifetime.

Right now, thousands of American local, regional, and state governments are willing to hire private contractors and their employees to build projects and thereby create jobs. But it takes years, if ever, to get permission to build infra-structure using the National environmental Protection Act(NEPA) approval process.

If the president simply uttered the phrase “we’re gonna’ drill in the U.S. and drill now” the worldwide cost of oil would probably plummet giving greater economic relief to our middle class than all the congressional bills combined. But so far he’s said the opposite making OPEC happier and wealthier than ever. Would we actually need to drill? Probably not, but attitude matters.

$5.00 loaf of bread and $5.00 gallon of milk got you down? Thank the $4.00 per gallon cost of fuel which has increased the cost of food delivery.

What if workers were caught in a mineshaft and running out of air. How long would it take to get the emergency equipment into the field to start digging them out? Hours, maybe less.

What would we do if the EPA showed up and said it would take years to get to the permits for this life saving work? We’d run them over with our trucks on our way to save those lives, wouldn’t we?

America is said to be in an economic and unemployment emergency right now, but we are acting like business as usual and allowing the regulatory agen-cies to take up to ten years or more to approve projects and identify “mitiga-tion” to offset them.

People are standing by ready to create jobs by the hundreds of thousands by drilling tomorrow, and building infrastructure critical to our future, yet if they did they would pay huge fines, and possibly go to jail for violating the environmental regulations.

In today’s America creating jobs without the proper regulatory approvals is illegal, and regulatory relief is not being seriously considered in Washington.

Does that sound logical to you? By contrast: The Los Angeles home of former California Governor Pete

Wilson. After a California earthquake in 1994, then Governor Wilson declared an emergency and promised to rebuild the collapsed Santa Monica Freeway inside a year. Impossible, said the regulators. The permits and environmental studies alone will prevent us from starting for several years.

Wilson’s regulators got his message: Make it happen. And it indeed did happen. And by the way, the environment wasn’t destroyed either.

Now almost 20 years later the President of the United States says he is going to put America back to work by throwing money at shovel-ready jobs. But nothing in the “Jobs Act” or any of the other economic stimulus type bills has directed the regulators about this national priority and that “shovel ready” must not mean years and years of analysis and study before getting something built. Maybe the President needs to call Pete Wilson.

Jerome StocksDeputy Mayor, City of Encinitas Board Chairman, San Diego Association of Governments Board Member, North County Transit District

ald’s office advised us that Neighborhood Code Compliance (NCC) is “looking into” the water filling station behind Ralph’s to determine if it’s legal. To move that investigation along, I filed another complaint with Code Compliance to shut the site down, since this is not a permitted activity on the property. NCC has not yet responded to my complaint and the activity behind the former Ralph’s store continues unabated. Thanks to all who took the time to send an e-mail to Councilmember Emerald ([email protected]) about this ongoing nuisance in San Carlos. Stay tuned for more on this subject.

At the Sept. 7 meeting, the two announced candidates for the new District 7 City Council seat introduced themselves. The information about Mat Kostrinsky is corrected to read that he is a former Deputy Political Director for Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Mr. Kostrinsky, a Del Cerro resident, worked for Senator Feinstein and is currently employed as an advo-cate for United Domestic Workers (UDW). This union exclusively represents homecare workers. The other candidate is Scott Sherman, an Allied Gardens resident, who owns the 5th Avenue Insurance Agency in the Mission Valley area of the new District Seven (7) and is affiliated with several non-profit orga-nizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the YMCA, the Burn Insti-tute and the Wounded Warriors program. We’ll hear more from and about these candidates in the near future and are working with other community groups and the new District 7 Steering Committee to schedule candidate forums prior to the June 2012 Primary Election, probably in March and April next year.

If you would like to receive information about speakers, meeting reminders and agendas and other local news, please send an e-mail message to [email protected] and request that your name be added to the SCAC Interested Party e-mail list. Rest assured that your privacy will be respected and neither your name nor your e-mail address will be shared with anyone. Messages are sent “Bcc” to prevent you from being spammed.

Finally, if you have an issue you wish us to consider or just have a ques-tion about the community, please contact me at 619-462-1408 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you.

sCAC, from page 20

also more costly and less effective since many agencies were having to conduct their own expensive research.

AB 138 does not require California to spend additional money updating the Elder Index and already supplies information on senior living costs on a county-by-county basis. As the senior population continues to grow, it is crucial that we plan and take the necessary steps to provide accurate levels of poverty for our seniors.

The passing of the Elder Economic Planning Act of 2011 was a long time coming and a team effort by aging agencies throughout our state, as well as the voices of many California seniors and advocates. With the new Elder Index baseline, low-income seniors will be able to have their needs more realistically assessed and most importantly their basic needs will be met.

Senior Community Centers is a nonprofit agency transforming the aging experi-ence for San Diego seniors through nutrition, health and wellness services, advocacy and transitional and supportive housing. The organization has been led for more than 16 years by Chief Executive Officer and President Paul Downey, who is also the president of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs and the California Nutrition Coalition. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities or more information, please visit www.servingseniors.org or call (619) 487-0743.

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SERVICESPainting. Quality work int. & ext. Neat clean & fast, average size room, just $70.00. Call now for free estimate. 619-280-7752 (11/11)

Landscape maintenance, installations, repairs, sprinklers, shrubs, lighting a specialty, residential & commercial. Business since 1979. Call Darrell 619-401-9835 or 619-972-8744 (12/11)

Just ask Crystal - specializing in odd jobs for seniors, but ALL ages welcome. Organizing home & yard. Grocery shopping, errands/meal preparation. Caretaker assistance & reprieve. Moving? Downsizing? Help before, during, and after. Holiday help for parties & decorating. Too many jobs to list, just ask! Gift certificates available. San Carlos resident with local references. Call Crystal 619-887-1211 (12/11)

san Carlos Handyman service: reliable, affordable , licensed and insured. No job too small. Call Dan @ 619-994-5680 (01/12)

Wallcovering Contractor-enhance the beauty and value of your home! Removal, prep and installation. Precise, superior workmanship by Mr. Elisha Blatt, Lic.# 644396. Discounts on wallcoverings available. Free estimates. 619-582-4449 (07/12)

Gardening service: Lawns, hedges, weeding, trimming, we do it all! 25 years experience, Allied Gardens resident since 1983. Weekly/bi-weekly service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates. 619-287-6947 (07/12)

Quality exterior carpentry. Decks, Fences, Patio Covers and Termite Repair. Lic 365241 www.aactionbuildersofsandiego.com Bob 619-275-1493 (04/12)

Pet/Housesitting services. est. 1983, Bonded. Pet-tenders offers feeding, walking, plant care, housesitting-and above all...spoiling...in your own home! www.pet-tenders.com 619-298-3033. (03/12)

Flute/Piano Instruction. 30 years experience. Beginner to advanced. Music Education. B.A. Degree. Reasonable rates. Available for teaching in your home or mine. Rick, 619-286-8012. (03/12)

Professional Power Washing. We specialize in cleaning driveways, patios, tile roofs, stucco, wood decks, rain gutters. Call 619-460-8177 www.sandiegopowerclean.com. (03/12)

save water, save money. Take the hassle out of irrigation scheduling, and upgrade your irrigation system with a ‘smart’ controller or timer. Your watering schedule will be adjusted as the weather changes. Rebates available. Call 619-251-3775. (02/12)

Contractor/handyman, small jobs ok. Plumbing, carpentry, electrical, doors, roll up garage door repair, laminate floors. Licensed and insured, Bill #701783. 619-698-0375. (01/12)

Linda’s Puppy Love. Bonded, licensed, insured pet & housesitting service offers daily dog walks, cat care, vacation visits, overnight care, love, care & attention. www.lindaspuppylove.com 619-857-3674. (01/12)

Keith everett Construction and Handyman service: All phases of home remodeling and repair. Window and door replacement specialist. Repair or build any style of fence, deck, or patio cover. Kitchen and bath remodels. Senior discount, references. No job too small. Lic #878703. Call 619-255-3499. (01/12)

The big deal: 7 rooms or areas of carpet cleaned plus a sofa and loveseat just $349 – you’re saving $150 for details. Call 619-772-4764. BBB Member www.trulycleancarpets.com. (1/12)

Painting int. & ext. 32 years. Ceilings, floors, cabinets. Quality work, reasonable, clean. LC# 620471. Call 619-674-6373. (11/12)

roy L. schwarz Tree service. I.s.A. Certified Arborist. Dependable service since 1977. 60-foot aerial truck. WE-6180A. Lic #775662. 619-282-3562. ARoyLTreeSVC.com. (10/12)

roofing, licensed, bonded, second generation Allied Gardens roofer. Over 100 homes in Allied Gardens roofed. Repairs, all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-287-7149. (12/11)

Jenna’s Barber shoppe. styling for men, women & children. Wheelchair friendly. Old time expert haircuts at affordable prices. Colors & perms. 7424 Jackson Dr.#1A (across from Keil’s in Bank of America lot) Tues-Fri., 8:30-3:30pm; Sat. 8:30-noon. By appt., 619-644-3669. (12/11)

Bathtubs refinished. Fiberglass & porcelain. Bathtubs – kitchen sinks – washbasins. Fiberglass crack support and repairs. Over 25 years experience – same owner. Lic #560438. Call 619-464-5141. (12/11)

Let stronger, safer seniors improve your strength, balance, stamina and confidence! We offer you fun and invigorating personalized workouts in the privacy of your home. Call Pam Melody, Certified Personal Trainer, at 619-962-7144 or email to [email protected] to schedule your free consultation. (12/11)

Honor Guard roofing since 1993. Allied Gardens, family owned, repairs and all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-229-9112. (10/12)

Locksmith – Discount Deadbolts & re-keying – security door viewers, patio door locks, simulated alarms, magnetic door stops. Cliff Henderson 619-840-3327 – Lic #LCO4353 – Bonded – Never a trip charge! (11/11)

German setter Tile and Marble. Professional marble/tilesetter with 26 years experience. European craftsmanship. Punctual & dependable. License #872804. Contact Jens Sedemund: 619-415-6789 or [email protected]. (10/12)

Flute Lessons. sDsu Flute Professor, emeritus. 35 years experience. BM, MM, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. Partial scholarships available. [email protected]. (12/11)

rob Halweg’s yard clean up, hauling, landscaping, sprinkler systems and repairs. Small trees & shrub removal OK. Fences & handyman. Call 619-847-0939 (11/11)

sing! sing! sing! Grow your voice! Take voice lessons with Susan Simmons, New Expressions School of Music, 4434 30th St. Call 858-349-8490 for appointment. (12/11)

Hardy’s Tree service. 858-278-2963. since 1965. Complete tree care - large or small jobs. Fully insured. State lic 665064. Brush management. Fire safety. (01/12)

Commercial-quality floor buffer. 15-inch diameter with buffing pads. $50. 619-501-1888. (11/11)

Lori’s House Cleaning service. reliable, quality work. Reasonable prices, references available. 619-582-9586. (12/11)

Tutoring – english. Credentialed teacher trained in the writing process. Special talent motivating and inspiring students to learn. 619-795-6149. (12/11)

screens On Wheels. Professional mobile screen service. Re-screen or replace window and door screens. Fast courteous service. Service central San Diego. Call 858-271-7579. (11/11)

Custom embroidery. Prefer small orders but will negotiate. Fast turnaround and the cost is comparable to other shops. Bill and Dorma 619-466-9210. (11/11)

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retirement concerns – Licensed investment advisor provides safe money solutions. How to not run out of money during your lifetime or lose money on investments. Call 619-964-9453. (11/11)

estate planning services. Quality personal service. Compassionate, competent legal representation for wills and trusts. Call Suzuki Wuori, LLP for a consultation. 619-462-0995. (12/11)

FOR SALEMore than 200 western paperback books. No duplicates. In new and good condition. $1 each. Buy one or all or ??. Bill 619-466-9210. (11/11)

Curio cabinet $200 or best; 40” wide, 74” tall, 6 shelves, 2 drawers, 2 glass doors, antique blond finish. Call 619-501-6522. (11/11)

Three Longaberger baskets – signed. $50 or best offer. 619-281-9035. (11/11)

Beautiful lacquered salad bowl with 8 individual bowls, fork, spoon, Japan, 1950s, delicate gold scene with Mt. Fuji, $48. 619-286-5464. (11/11)

Garage sale: Del Cerro – sat. Nov. 5, 7-3, multi-family electronics, TVs, tools, furniture, clothes, coats, books, housewares & more - 6173 Arno Drive. (11/11)

HELP WANTEDAd rep needed for this newspaper! Great pay and casual atmosphere. Call Lionel at 619-283-9747 ex-128

Local filmmaker seeks camera person for low budget, high quality art, music and family projects. $10/hour. G-rated. [email protected]. (11/11)

REAL ESTATEDel Cerro stunning 4 bedrooms/3 full ba, 3,070 sq. ft., completely remodeled inside and out. Professional landscaping, with gorgeous panoramic view! Lynn Dasteel, Casa Pacific Realty DRE#01392134. Call 619-287-7777. (11/11)

Del Cerro 4 bedrooms/3 ba. With pool, 2,047 sq. ft. gorgeous NEW hardwood floors, family room with fireplace, open and warm. Lynn Dasteel, Casa Pacific Realty DRE#01392134. Call 619-287-7777. (11/11)

Princess Del Cerro 4 bedrooms/ 3 full ba. 2,042 sq. ft. on a huge lot with great backyard! Completely remodeled inside, chef’s dream kitchen. Lynn Dasteel, Casa Pacific Realty DRE#01392134. Call 619-287-7777. (11/11)

Thinking about selling or buying in Del Cerro or Allied Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods? I live here, work here and love our community! Lynn Dasteel, Casa Pacific Realty DRE#01392134. Call 619-287-7777. Visit my website at www.LynnDasteel.com. (11/11)

Adobe Falls condo for sale. upstairs unit. 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms + balcony with view. 1,100 sq. ft. Remodeled kitchen. Chuck Oursler Realty Headquarters 528-9773. (12/11)

Allied Gardens for sale. Custom-built home @ 6076 Crawford. Awesome views of Mission Valley. Gigantic size living room & big dining room. Chuck Oursler Realty Headquarters 528-9773. (12/11)

CLUBSLake Murray Laughter Yoga Club. Fridays 10-11 a.m. Meet to the right of the boat dock. Free. All are welcome. Diane Shalom 619.462-7233; 619-972-7234 cell (11/11)

NOTICESCome enjoy a wonderful Holiday Music show performed by the S.D. Choraleers! Sat. Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. at Patrick Henry High School. Santa Claus will appear for the child! TIX $3.50 – children and $7 – adults. (11/11)

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What the coming of Jesus means for us today.Sundays, November 27 – December 25

CHarley BroWn CHildren’s Center PartiCiPates in usda Food PrograM

The Charley Brown Children’s Center, a community outreach of the United Church of Christ of La Mesa, is pleased to announce its continued participation in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care food program. Administered through the State of California, which assumes administrative and financial responsibility, this program makes it possible for low income families to receive nutritional meals and snacks. In centers such as Charley Brown, participants from households with incomes at or below 130 percent of the poverty level are eligible for free meals. Those with incomes between 130 and 185 percent of the poverty level may receive meals at a reduced price.

Located at 5921 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942, the non-profit center operates year-round, is licensed for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, follows the La Mesa/Spring Valley School District schedule of holidays and complies with federal law and USDA policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. For additional information call Director Elizabeth Cortese at (619) 463-5126.

asCension Hosting Holiday Quilt & CraFt sHoWAnnual event in memory of quilter and church member Helen Freistedt

Ascension Lutheran Church, located at 5106 Zion Ave. in Allied Gardens, is sponsoring a Holiday Quilt & Craft Sale from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 12.

The event is in memory of Helen Freistedt, a longtime member of Ascen-sion and avid quilter who died recently. She began a quilt ministry in the congregation making prayer quilts for the sick and baby quilts for baptisms.

Yearly Freistedt would conduct a Holiday Quilt & Craft Show and Sale giving a percentage of the proceeds to the Church. Hundreds of people have either received her quilts as gifts or purchased them. Her work featured rare hand quilting and beautiful artwork.

Freistedt’s family has offered her quilts and crafts as memorial gifts to the congregation for sale to the public. Among sale items will be lap quilts, baby quilts, decorative wall quilts, holiday sewing crafts, place mats and other interesting things.

There will also be separate sellers offering jewelry and other craft items for sale. Special homemade bake goods also be sold with free coffee for purchasers.

The public is invited to this once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase unique decorative creations, keepsakes or even collector items. Looking or buying, you will receive a warm welcome!

Fair trade holiday sale at ucclMMark your calendars! The youth of the United Church of Christ of La Mesa (UCCLM) are once

again hosting a Fair Trade Holiday Sale in the church’s Friendship Hall. Handmade gifts – jewelry, kitchen and decorative items, accessories, food, etc. – from around the world will be featured, along with crafts and food items offered by church members and, special this year, the Hmong crafts of “Mama” Houa. And, if we don’t have exactly what you want, a SERRV catalog will be available to use.

A marvelous opportunity to shop for gifts that give back to our community and the world, the sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20 between church services (visitors are welcome to attend the 9 a.m. contemporary service and/or the 11 a.m. traditional one).

UCCLM is located at 5940 Kelton Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942 (619-464-1519, www.ucclm.org)

coMe re-Fuel at crossroadsWhen you hear St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church you may think of words

like traditional or conservative; you may think prayer books and hymnals and sermons. But what you may not know is that St. Dunstan’s opens its doors and offers something special on Sunday evenings – Crossroads.

Crossroads is an intimate service that doesn’t use a prayer book or offer a by-the- book sermon. Worship leaders share experiences and offer insights in a way that is personable and relatable. Crossroads is an awesome service, geared to anyone looking for something different but yet still wanting a bit of the tradition that they have known. Crossroads offers all of that along with something that makes the service truly special – Fuel.

Fuel is the praise band that kicks off every service. Led by Jennifer Louie, the music is uplifting and inspiring. Fuel came into being at SDSU, formed by members of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF), a campus organiza-tion that meets weekly.

Jenn, a recent graduate with a degree in Communication and Interna-tional Studies, began leading the band her senior year. Now working for IVCF as a Campus Staff Minister part of her job is to minister to college students (at any point in their faith journey) and train and equip them in leadership and evangelism through the gospel. One indirect way is through music.

Jenn leads Fuel each week at Crossroads. Some of the original members from SDSU meet her each week to play; other members are friends of hers who enjoy playing for the Lord. When asked what Jenn thinks drives the band she says: “We all believe in expressing ourselves through music so that others can come freely into worshipping our God.”

Band members are: Onil Vallecillo, Gerald Briones, Eric Martinez, Monique Goeders, and Susan and Tristan Warner. Although the band members rotate each week due to availability, Jenn is there consistently. “My favorite thing about playing with the band is that I am growing in my leadership skills and ushering people into God’s presence with worship. I love to see people engaging God through worship. I believe there is power and healing in worship.” Fuel has added the necessary component to Crossroads – an awesome, inspiring, uplifting praise band that erases age, culture, and social boundaries and unites those who hear on a level field, one where God is there to meet and move us.


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Celebration to benefit the Marshall Faulk Foundation on Oct. 7 at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center on the campus of San Diego State University.

Fundraising exceeded all expectations by nearly doubling 2010’s efforts and netting more than $115,000 for the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, the SDSU Aztec Club to support SDSU Aztec Football Program scholarships, and to additional area community groups. The amount raised exceeded all expecta-tions, raising nearly $50,000 more than last year.

Jackie Robinson Family YMCA executive director Michael Brunker is grateful for Faulk’s financial and personal contribution.

“He’s not just peripherally involved – he’s engaged,” said Brunker. “He has such passion for this community.”

The Marshall Faulk Foundation funds charitable organizations in San Diego who develop opportunities for at-risk youth. After breaking rushing records at SDSU, he went on to a successful NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts and the St. Louis Rams. Faulk was a leading NFL running back and earned numerous titles and honors for his talent, including Rookie of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year.

Faulk was inducted Aug. 6 into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Aztec for Life Homecoming Celebration is held the night before the university’s homecoming game, kicking off the school’s weekend festivi-ties. VIPs and sponsors began the night with a private reception and remarks by Faulk. Guests also received the once in a lifetime opportunity to see the bust of Faulk created by famed sculptor Bill Walsh, who creates the busts that are enshrined in perpetuity at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The fourth annual Aztec For Life Homecoming Celebration committee members include Event Chair Carlos Gutierrez (board member) Committee Members include: Rick Ahumada (board member); Michael Brunker; Jennifer Cardenas (board member); Kevin Carlson; Frank Cuenca; Stephanie Dathe; Mike Lopez; Mike McNeill (board member); Jim Miller Jr.; Bob Moosbrugger; Frederick W. Pierce, IV; Elizabeth Ruch (board member); and Steve Schnall.

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The feature film “FORKS OVER KNIVES” examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled or even reversed by rejecting our present diet of animal-based and processed foods.

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Holiday Quilt & Craft SaleAscension Lutheran Church5106 Zion (Allied Gardens)

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laKe Murray Breast CanCer WalK raises $16K

The Debbie Berton Walk, taking positive steps toward an end to breast cancer, at Lake Murray raised $16,000 and attracted more than 200 walkers and volunteers. Event organizers of the Oct. 23 fourth annual event were overwhelmed by the generous donations from individuals and businesses throughout the community.

“As a person who watched their mother die of breast cancer and a physi-cian who deals with the ravages of the disease at work on a daily basis, I welcome and support any and all efforts such as the Debbie Berton Breast Cancer Walk,” said plastic and reconstructive surgeon Barry S. Handler.

Walk donations benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Komen keeps up to 75 percent of the money in San Diego to provide free diagnostic mammograms, treatments and services to San Diegans in need. The remaining monies go toward important national breast cancer research.

“I am so proud to live in a community where there is such kindness, soli-darity and commitment to finding a cure to breast cancer,” said Jennifer Berton Handler, founder and co-chair of The Debbie Berton Walk.

Participants were treated to free food, drinks, music and kids’ activities. A Susan G. Komen representative was available to answer questions about breast cancer and early detection. There were many lucky winners of the walk’s opportunity drawing who walked away with fabulous prizes, including a pink guitar, jewelry, golf lessons, photography portraits, toys and lots more.

The event would not have been possible without underwriting and in-kind donations, the help and hard work of many volunteers, and the support from the Del Cerro, San Carlos, La Mesa, College and other neighboring commu-nities and businesses. “This grassroots effort began in 2008 with a vision to create awareness and education, cause solidarity, inspire actions, raise money for research and ultimately put an end to breast cancer,» said the walk’s co-chair, Judi Schecter.

Geppetto’s Toys was one of the walk’s Monarch sponsors whose dona-tion was instrumental in achieving the walk’s fundraising goals. “The Debbie Berton Walk has grown into an important community event and we are proud to be a sponsor,” said Brian Miller, President Geppetto›s Toys.

The Debbie Berton Walk is named after a Lake Murray community member who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2009. Her daughter, Jennifer Berton Handler, founded the walk to create community solidarity and to raise funds to fight breast cancer.

Donations can still be made to Komen for the Cure via The Debbie Berton Walk’s website at www.TheDebbieBertonWalk.com. Planning is already underway for next year’s Oct. 28, 2012 event. Updates can be found on the walk’s website and on Facebook at facebook.com/TheDebbieBertonWalk.

Ellie Nadler, a dental hygienist and strong advocate for breast cancer prevention, walked in support of her friends who are being treated and for those who lost their battle to the disease.

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Some name brands are “Sensible” “Sensation” and “Easy Walk” harnesses. To provide the most benefit and comfort, it is important that you have the harness custom-fit by someone qualified to do so.

As for leashes, I recommend a 5 or 6 foot leash with a width appropriate for the size of the dog. I loathe retractable leashes because they are dangerous. I have seen numerous incidents where a retractable leash caused injury and havoc for both people and dogs. To maximize the safety, comfort, and enjoy-ment of dog walking for both you and your pooch, use the proper equipment and get professional help if needed.

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