mission times courier - october 2010

October 1, 2010 Volume XVI – Number IXOn the Internet at www.MISSIONTIMESCOURIER.com

Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis ClubCelebrates 50 Years Of Exemplary ServiceBy John Peterson

Over 150 Kiwanians, friends, and community leaders celebrated 50 years ofcommunity service on September 11th by re-creating their first meeting place, the PurpleCow Restaurant on Mission Gorge Road, in the beautiful Bay View Room at MCRD.

The purple themed partywas just that, a party. Nospeeches, no formality, just alot of fun for all those in atten-dance. Guests wore somethingpurple to get into the partyspirit. The evening started witha Happy Hour on the terracefeaturing the signature drinkof the evening, Dee-Lish-UsPurple Cows, Welsh's GrapeSoda and vanilla ice cream.(Some brave souls chose theversion with a little CaptainMorgan spiced rum added).

50-Year Charter KiwanisMember HonoredBy John Peterson

Bobby Frankhouser was born and raised inUniontown, PA, the youngest of seven children,four brothers and two sisters. Bobby graduatedfrom South Uniontown High school in 1940. Hethen attended the local Junior College for twoyears.

In 1943, with the draft board hot on his trail,he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. No Infantry forBobby, he dreamed of the wild blue yonder. AfterBasic Training, he was assigned to attend a schoolto become an Aircraft and Engine Mechanic for B-24 Bombers. Upon graduation, he became an in-structor in the school, teaching his craft to follow-ing classes. He attained the rank of PFC and wasdischarged at the end of WWII.

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Geni Cavitt, representing CityCouncilmember MartiEmerald, presented 50-yearcharter member BobbyFrankhouser with a resolutionin honor of his Kiwanis service.

Lake Murray Cleanup A Record Success:286 Volunteers Pick Up 338 Pounds Of TrashBy Barbara Cleves Anderson

The day was beautiful at Lake Murray on Saturday, Sept. 25 for the "I Love a CleanSan Diego" cleanup. The water and sky were blue and clear. It was slightly breezy and thetemperature was good until volunteers left the shady park area for the treeless dirt andasphalt. The many children (lots of children) were happy and beautiful; the adults wereenthusiastic yet patient with their offspring; we had wonderful help. The lake and surround-ing areas got really clean. It was a very good morning.

Co-Captains Charlie and Arleene Beckhusen set up a table with supplies on the ballfield side of the lake. Carol Daugherty, Dick Sturz, Bill Woods and Lourdes Currierregistered 272 participants.

With the help of 14 assistants we had a total of 286 volunteers, which is a record turnoutat the lake cleanup. Larry Stoman weighed the trash, Lourdes' sister Delores and daughterNatalie manned the drinks and snacks table. Reservoir Keeper Gayle Havens did some heavylifting, helping to set up and take down the event. Assistant Reservoir Keeper Ruben Navacame to the lake on his day off to help us and brought his two sons, Ruben Jr. and Edgar. Their

work ethics are as strong as their dad's who neverstopped working. Roscoe drove his car around thelake with Edgar to re-supply water and bags to theworkers. Roscoe put 40 miles on his Prius whiledriving the lake road for three hours.

The San Diego Fly Fishing Club had about 15volunteers in waders, tubes and a boat to get trashout of the water. They snared some unusual junk.Some of the other groups that showed up to helpincluded FedEx, Sempra, Cub Scout Pack 360, St.Martins of Tours Academy (who have helped usevery year we have had the cleanup), Girl ScoutTroop 3003 and Daisies from Benchley WeinbergerElementary School, several children from Pacific

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Nearly 200 residents gathered to celebrate "Swinging On A Star" at the MissionTrails Visitor Center on Saturday evening, September 25, to raise funds for theLake Murray Playground. Organizers say the event raised about $20,000.Marilyn Olson, co-chair of the event, stated "every one of our fundraising eventsdemonstrates the commitment by the community to rebuild our playground.'Swinging On A Star' was another spectacular example of neighbors and friendscoming together."continued on page 20

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Kiwanians filled the dance floor at MCRD tocelebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club.

Grantville Stakeholders To Review TrafficAnalysis, Recommend Land Use AlternativeBy Jeff Barnes

The Grantville Stakeholders Committee will decide on Oct. 11 which of threeGrantville Master Plan Subarea A land use alternatives will undergo a detailed environmen-tal review.

The group is currently deciding what traffic considerations will weigh into theirrecommendation. On Sept. 27, Dan Monroe, Project Manager, and his team of staff andconsultants presented the results of the traffic analysis. The studies were delayed about a yearsince the traffic model had to be re-created due to challenges with the California Environ-mental Quality Act. The model was revised to reflect the new land use density of the area.

There are currently 100 multi-family residential dwelling units, 1,334,000 square feetof commercial space and 1,289,000 square feet of industrial space in Subarea A, whichstretches from I-8 to Friars Road along Mission Gorge Road and Fairmount Avenue.

Under alternative D, the number of multi-family dwelling units would increase by8,000. The amount of commercial space would increase by 20,000 square feet, and industrialspace would decrease by 1,226,000 square feet.

Under alternative EF, the multi-family unit count would increase by 4,000, commercialspace would increase by 310,000 square feet, and industrial space would decrease by700,000 square feet.

Under alternative G, the number of multi-family units would increase by 6,300,

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The County of San Diego is urging residents to register their cell phones forAlertSanDiego and encourage family and friends to do so, especially as we head into theheight of fire season.

"Registration only takes a couple of minutes. Once you sign up, take another minuteto tell your friends and family to register. It's an easy way to make sure you and the ones youlove can get emergency messages in a disaster," said Board of Supervisors Chairwoman PamSlater-Price.

Currently, about 200,000 cell phones are registered, which exceeds other communitiesthat use the system but is still far short of the number of residents in our county.

The Office of Emergency Services is working with community and emergencyresponse partners to encourage registration.

"When you register your cell phone number, you give us another way to reach you withimportant information. You would receive notification when the home or business addressassociated with your cell phone number is impacted by a disaster or emergency," said RonLane, Director of the Office of Emergency Services.

Residents can also register VoIP phones and e-mail addresses. AlertSanDiego isdifferent than Reverse 9-1-1 because that system only contacts listed and unlisted land-linetelephones.

To register for AlertSanDiego, visit www.readysandiego.org. You can also getupdated messages and preparedness facts on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ReadySanDiego and Twitter at http://twitter.com/ReadySanDiego.

From Councilmember Marti Emerald's DeskBy Marti Emerald, Councilmember 7th District

In September, the San Diego City Council joined me in adopting a "No Texting WhileDriving" resolution to reinforce just how dangerous and even deadly texting while behind

the wheel can be. Some studies show texting can be riskier thandriving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

In California, it is illegal to send text messages or talk ona cell phone without a hands-free device while operating a motorvehicle. The U.S. Department of Transportation has even bannedall commercial truck and bus drivers from sending text mes-sages while they're driving.

For this public awareness campaign to be effective eachone of us must lead by example and that means never texting ortalking on a cell phone without a hands-free device whiledriving. Parents of teenage drivers have an even tougher job inteaching their children that no message is important enough tokill or die for.

Let's face it; most young people don't understand that they are not immortal. So gettingthis safety message into their heads is challenging. But we must make them understand howdangerous it is to be a distracted driver; for their safety and for the safety of everyone elsewho shares the road with them.

I have some good news to share with you from our Police Chief: violent crimes againstchildren under the age of 18 are down. This is due, in large part, to curfew sweeps andenforcement.

Nearly 40% of violent crimes committed against teenagers younger than 18 happenbetween the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. During the past year, from July 2009 through June2010, 46 curfew sweeps were conducted. Of the 1,238 juveniles who were detained, 844were sent to court-sanctioned diversion programs for non-violent offenders and theirparents. These programs teach kids about narcotics awareness, violence intervention, takingresponsibility for their actions, and gangs, among other lessons. Diversion programs alsokeep them out of the court system.

The sweeps are a community collaboration among police, probation, faith-basedgroups, and other volunteers. And they're making a difference for our children.

As Chair of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee, I urge you to joinus in these important safety campaigns; lives depend on it.

Ask The CopBy Officer Christina Burhans, San Diego Police Department Eastern DivisionE-mail:[email protected]

Q: The San Diego PoliceDepartment’s online system for report-ing 72-hour violations seems to be to-tally ineffective. Absolutely nothingseems to be done. Any comments? Also,what are the regulations on parkingboats and trailers on the street if no caris attached to them - is this legal or dothey have the same 72 hour-limit that

motor vehicles have? I've seen trailers parked formonths in the same locations.

A: I've discussed the issue of 72-hour violations inprevious "Ask the Cop" articles, but it's worth mention-ing again. I'll start by discussing the law. Section 86.23(g) of the San Diego Municipal Code states:

It is unlawful for any person to store, or cause to bestored, any vehicle on any street. A vehicle is consideredstored when it has been left standing on a street withouthaving been moved more than one-tenth of a mile withina seventy-two consecutive hour period. (Boats, trailers,RV's are under the same regulations.)

Once a complaint is received, the vehicle in question will be marked noting the dateand time, mileage documented (if applicable), and a notice is left on the windshield. Anofficer will return after the 72-hour period, and in the event the vehicle (boat, trailer, car,RV etc.) hasn't moved, the vehicle can be towed. Before enforcement can take place thevehicle must be in violation of the law. This means the vehicle (boat, RV, car, truck, andtrailer) didn't move within a 72-consecutive hour period.

Understand once the owner of the marked (boat, trailer, car, RV etc.) realizes theirvehicle has been marked and a notice is left on the windshield, the owner typically movesit to avoid having to pay a hefty fee. This section of the Municipal Code does nothing toremove the vehicle - it merely requires the vehicle to be moved. Understand the vehicle canbe moved and parked in the exact same spot and under the law the owner has complied withthe law.

As you can tell, although there are laws on the books to address issues like this one,there's always someone out there looking for a way around the law making enforcementdifficult or in some cases impossible.

So in order to comment about the PD's online system I have to ask what you're tryingto accomplish with your complaint. Enforcement only provides a "band-aid" response toan issue that needs a long-term solution. As you can see there are laws on the books thatmerely move these vehicles along and never really address the problem. The real questionis how do we reduce the likelihood of this violation from continuing to occur?

Edible Landscape To Be Planted At Tubman SchoolBy Gale Susan Barlow

"When I first walked onto this campus and saw that this was to be my school, "LidiaScinski, Principal and CEO of the Harriet Tubman Village Charter School, recalled, "Iasked myself -- are there really schools without grass? Even the schools in the desert of

Cyber CaféCelebratesGrand Opening

Thanks to a $10,000grant from County Super-visor Ron Robert's FourthDistrict NeighborhoodReinvestment Fund, Jew-ish Family Service openedits new Cyber Café at theCollege Avenue OlderAdult Center (4855 Col-lege Ave) on Sept. 1.

The Cyber Café of-fer classes in Brain Fit-ness, Judaic web sites,searching the Internet,Skyping and more.

Pictured above from left, County Supervisor RonRoberts, Craig Lambert, Senior Director of OlderAdult Services Jewish Family Service of San Diego,and Steve Levine, Board President of Jewish FamilyService of San Diego.

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Principal/CEO Lidia Scinski showswhere 30 new fruit trees will soon beplanted at Harriet Tubman VillageCharter School.

By Barbara Cleves AndersonLake Murray has been voted the best place in East County to

walk or jog and one of the best places to walk a dog. Subscribersto The East County Californian marked and submitted their ballotsto the newspaper and Lake Murray won! Non-lake visitors foundout what we knew all along. At the lake and listening to 105.7 onmy MP3 player, I don't have to worry about red lights, navigatingcurbs or smell car fumes. The lake is peaceful and a great stressreliever too. Congratulations to the reservoir keeper and the lakestaff. You're the best.

The lake water level has been taken down (water employeescall it de-watering… I like that). The drainage ditch at the end ofSan Carlos Bay will be lined with concrete. The road was repaired

after torrential rains wiped it out and caused a large sink hole. But because it was birdbreeding season, the ditch on the lake side of the road couldn't be finished. The work won'timpede our progress around the lake, and repairs shouldn't last long. When people ask whythe water level is low, now you can tell them. By the time you read this column, maybe thisproject will be over and the water level is back up.

The implementation of new waste water pipe on the Del Cerro side of the lake is goingto last a couple more months. Workers are putting large pipes in the diversion ditch as fastas they can so that they can start work on other parts of the lake periphery. The pipe will gothrough the canyon behind the dam, part of the lake road that has been shut off to pedestrianand bike traffic, parking lot and the golf course. The lake road won't be impacted any morethan it is now.

We have had another problem at the lake. Someone has been setting small fires in theearly, early mornings. San Diego's Fire Department stations # 34 (San Carlos) and #31 (DelCerro) along with their Battalion Chief and the Eastern Division's San Diego PoliceDepartment were on the problem immediately. We thank them for the fast response.

The culprits weren't caught, but we have a good idea who they are. They were last seenleaving the lake after the last fire and apparently moved on. They're a man and a woman whoride bikes, wear dark clothes and have been seen trying to get money from the "iron rangers."Iron rangers are devices that will automatically issue fishing permits when money isinserted. We haven't seen them since they had a close call. The ever-ready early morningexercisers have their fingers on their cell phones just in case.

Our October 21st speaker will be Tina Erwin. Tina retired from the Navy as acommander after 30 years of duty. Her husband works for Transocean, the company thatbuilds platforms for oil rigs. When her sister's daughter died suddenly at six years old, itdevastated the whole family. It took another six years for Tina to write a book about griefand the many ways we grieve. Sadness can come from many occurrences in our lives, notjust death, which will touch every one of us. After talking to many people about death and

Imperial Valley have playing fields with turf."Indeed. Although the recreation field portion of the campus of the Harriet Tubman

Village Charter School has been designated a joint-use park since 1993, when the school wasMuir Elementary, the City of San Diego has yet to fund improvements such as turf. Studentsplay in the dirt and dust of decades.

Now, one year after Scinki's appointment as principal, Tubman is set for a majorinfusion of vertical landscape in the form of fruit trees.

Principal Scinski and Kindergarten teacher Linda Knight-Valenziano learned inAugust that their funding proposal for a school-site orchard was successful. The grantor isthe international non-profit Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF), which will donate 30fruit trees of assorted species. Besides donating the plant materials, FTPF will train

community caretakers."The beauty of the FTPF grant," said Scinski,

"is that it comes with a curriculum about horticul-ture and about the nutritional benefits of fruit."

The Harriet Tubman Village Charter Schoolsits in the heart of the Saranac-Mohawk neigh-borhood of the College area. Its boundaries areSaranac and Mohawk streets on the north andsouth and 69th and 68th on the east and west.Community members have been meeting with alocal developer and the City of San Diego toimprove the dirt field and open the designatedpark to the community for joint use. While theseplans take shape, Scinski has been surfing the netto identify other sources to green her school.

Scinski and Linda Knight-Valenziano, Kindergarten teacher, submitted a proposal in2009 and were awarded funding in August this year. As a charter school, the Harriet TubmanVillage Charter School leases its facility from the San Diego Unified School District. Uponannouncement of the award, Scinksi requested approval from the District to implement thegrant. Approval was given in September.

Principal Scinksi said that the proposal process went smoothly with the assistance ofher in-house horticultural expert Knight-Valenziano. Knight-Valenziano and her pupilshave created a flourishing edible garden on the Mohawk Street side of the school.

The site under consideration for the fruit tree planting is on unimproved ground alsoon the Mohawk Street side, near a school playground. The area features a natural slope.

"We envision terracing the slope and planting the trees below," said Scinksi. "Studentswould be able to sit and read or discuss lessons while enjoying the trees."

You're invited to join a tree-planting party and to experience the drama of turningbefore into after on Thursday, October 21st, at 10 a.m. The Fruit Tree Planting Foundationwill be providing a variety of 5- and 15-gallon fruit trees. To volunteer, please call PrincipalScinski at (619) 668-8635 or (619) 520-4804.

For more information, visit www.tubmancharter.org and www.ftpf.org/.

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Family Fun At Lake Murray Walk to End Breast CancerThe Debbie Berton Walk to find a cure to breast cancer will take place on Sunday, Oct.

24 at Lake Murray (5540 Kiowa Dr.). The public is welcome to participate in this family funcommunity event.

The 5K walk will begin at 1 p.m. Participants can register that same day between noonand 1 p.m. Admission is not required, but a donation is appreciated. Visit www.info-komen.org/goto/debbiebertonwalk to learn more and make a donation in advance.

Attendees will be treated to free food, drinks, music and kids activities. Many prizes,including a pink acoustic guitar and a ladies' Swiss quartz movement dress watch will beavailable to win through an opportunity drawing. The event would not be possible withoutthe generous donations, volunteers and support from the entire community.

"Too many people are dying unnecessarily of breast cancer in our own neighbor-hoods," said Jennifer Berton Handler, "chair" of the Debbie Berton Walk. "This walk is foreveryone who has been touched by this terrible disease and for finding a cure."

More than 200 walkers are expected to participate to help raise $25,000.00. Strollers,wheelchairs, scooters andbikes are welcome. TheDebbie Berton Walk ishosted by Temple Emanu-El, Jewish Family Ser-vices, Susan G. Koman forthe Cure and Jewish Re-sponse to Breast Cancer.

Survivors and thosebattling breast cancer willbe honored at the thirdannual event. All dona-tions collected go to theSusan G. Koman for theCure. Cancer awarenessmerchandise will be soldat the event. Please bringcash or checks.

Attendees are askedto carpool.

Mission Trails in the Fall: Special Events At The Visitor CenterBy Jay Wilson

Art is always on display in the Visitor Center Art Gallery. Through Oct. 8, artist SusanPhillips and photographer Eileen Mandell present "Illuminations, the Power of Light" in theArt Gallery. "In the Jeans" will be a mother and two daughters art show from Oct. 9 - Nov.5. Their reception for the public will be on Oct. 10 from 1-4 p.m.

On Oct. 16 and 17, enjoy the art of decoy, fish and wildlife carving presented by thePacific Southwest Wildlife Arts, Inc. This two-day event will include wood carvings byworld champion wildlife carvers.

The second fall/winter concert will be on Sunday, Oct. 24 from 3-4 p.m. featuring theSilver Wood Music Ensemble. This versatile ensemble will be performing up beat Americanand Celtic music.

Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation continues to offer a wide variety of activitiesfor everyone, including children's classes, art, and music.

Fun nature classes are offered by the MTRP Foundation: Nature Adventures withLinda Hawley, and an expanded program for schools and youth organizations through agrant from the Sempra Energy Foundation.

Linda Hawley, Ed.M., delights children of all ages with the animated enthusiasm shebrings to her entertaining, educational programs, Nature Adventures! Factual informationis introduced about a different species, animal theme or topic each month, using songs,puppets, real animal pelts, replicated skulls, scats, tracks and taxidermal specimens from theSan Diego Natural History Museum and MTRP's Visitor Center exhibits. The lesson isfollowed by an easy trail walk and a return to the classroom, where children make a related,take-home craft. Lessons about the Kumeyaay people before 1769 and the flora of MTRPare offered as well.

Nature Adventures! (formerly Ant-Sized Adventures) morning classes, 10:00-11:30a.m., are designed for children ages 2-7, who along with their parents will learn about beastlybut beneficial bats Oct. 18-22, Kumeyaay life Nov. 15-19 and Deer Dec. 13-17. Convenientfor busy families, participants attend only one morning each month, at the Visitor Center.

Afternoon Nature Adventures! (formerly Our Naturehood) covers the same topics asabove, 3:00-4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15, also at the VisitorCenter. This is a wonderful after-school program, geared for children ages 5-9, well-suitedfor Scouts, youth groups and home-schooled students.

Nighttime Nature Adventures! (formerly Nature Explorers) held on Friday, Oct. 22,6:30-8:00 p.m., at Kumeyaay Lake Campground, is a great evening event for families,campers, Scouts and other youth groups. This program features a brief introduction aboutoutdoor safety, nocturnal animals and a longer nature walk, instead of a craft. Bring yourflashlights and wear a bat cape!

For all programs, children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $5.00 perchild, ages 2 and up; adults attend free. To ensure entry, pre-registration is stronglyrecommended. Visit www.mtrp.org; click on "Additional Information" under Children'sClasses to obtain the year's schedule for Nature Adventures! as well as the required forms.For more details, contact Linda Hawley directly at (619) 582-6261or [email protected].

The MTRP Foundation was awarded an educational grant from the Sempra EnergyFoundation to develop and implement a new free educational program concentrating onpreserving the environment, emphasizing the native flora and fauna, conservation, and howwe all make a positive difference. Alicia Berg, one of the Educational Program Instructors,worked diligently with teachers and science curriculum developers to create an educationalexperience for school classes and organized youth groups. The program meets the State ofCalifornia and local education standards. It is for children grades K-12 and their families.Ms. Berg has expanded the traditional field trip into a three-part program including a tripto the classrooms, a guided trip to Mission Trails, and a follow up visit to the classroom. Thegrant also allows the MTRP Foundation to cover the cost of bus transportation, if needed.Click on "Additional Information" under Children's Classes at www.mtrp.org, or email Ms.Berg at [email protected]. To receive a digital copy of our free four color e-Newsletter andemail updates, sign up in the top left hand corner of our web page at www.mtrp.org.

Enjoy Seasonal Changes At Mission Trails Regional ParkBy Chris Axtmann

A delightful transformation is taking place right now in our native chaparral. Take aTrail Guide-led walk through fluffy blooms of Baccharis, emerging fruits of Toyon, Holly-

Leaf Cherry and the majestic Oaks. Each walk is anopportunity to discover resident wildlife, study our uniqueeco zones, and learn local history. Our walks are free, veryinteresting and geared towards all ages and interests.Sturdy shoes, hat, water and sunscreen are recommended.

Morning walks are offered every Saturday, Sunday,and Wednesday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Start from thepark's Visitor and Interpretive Center, One Father JuniperoSerra Trail, San Carlos. Or enjoy a different perspective ofthe park with a walk starting from the Kumeyaay LakeCampground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero SerraTrail, at the San Carlos-Santee border.

These walks are offered on the 2nd & 4th Saturdaysof the month, from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and take in the historicOld Mission Dam.

Wildlife Tracking walk is an 8:30 a.m. adventureheld on the first Saturday of every month for two fun-filledhours of "dirt time." Take to the trail with our TrackingTeam members to discover and identify tracks, scat,habitats and more. Meet at the Visitor Center on Oct. 2 andNov. 6.

Bird Walk on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 8 a.m. meets in theKumeyaay Lake Campground entry station. Join fellowbird enthusiasts to welcome back the migratory birdsalong this riparian area rich in avian diversity.

Birding Basics Class on Saturday, Oct. 30, meets atthe Visitor Center at 1 p.m. In a classroom setting, learnfive simple techniques for identifying birds at a glance.

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at Kumeyaay Lake Campground Day Use Parking Lot. Our winter series of star parties beginwith excellent viewing of Jupiter and its moons, binary stars, many nebulas and open starclusters. Join MTRP star-gazer, George Varga, as he sets up his telescope "Big Bertha."

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].

Benjamin Branch Friends of the LibraryFall has arrived and with this seasonal change will come our Fall Used Book Sale on

Saturday, Oct. 30, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Gently used fiction, non-fiction and children'sbooks will be sold at most reasonable prices. All proceeds from the sale are used to supportneighborhood library activities. Book donations are still welcome.

Coming soon is the beginning of the 14th Annual San Diego Public Library Friends ofthe Library Writing for Literacy Essay Contest for all 4th, 8th and 10th grade studentsthroughout the city. All information - essay topics, rules and dates - has been sent to schools.This year's "One Book; One San Diego" books for consideration are "Outcasts United" byWarren St. John and "The Gangster We Are All Looking For" by le thi diem thuy. Essaysare due to the library by Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. For more information contact your school, thelibrary or Anne Lee at (619) 583-0789.

The next free Oasis program is Wednesday Oct. 13 'Stress Less" in the CommunityRoom from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Subsequent dates and topics: Tuesday, Nov. 16, "The Art ofReflexology" and Tuesday, Dec. 14 "Rendezvous with Books". Call the library to reserveyour seat.

Friends of the Library is a volunteer organization and you're always welcome to joinus. The meeting is held the 4th Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Community Room. For moreinformation, call Shelia Padgett at (619) 286-2682.

San Carlos Friends of the LibraryPre-school Reading Hour is at 10 a.m. every Friday in the San Carlos Library's

Community Room.In the Community Room

on the 4th Saturday of themonth at 11 a.m. starting Sat-urday, Oct. 23, the library willbe hosting "Miss Alissa's CraftTime" for school aged chil-dren.

Free Cinema San Carlosand Wii Gaming, on a theatersize screen, is shown weeklyin the Community Room ofthe library. Teens can enjoy

Wii Gaming on Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. Adult and young adult films are shown on Tuesdaysat 5:45 p.m. Family Fun Films (PG & PG-13) are shown Thursdays at 3 p.m. Visitwww.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org for titles.

4th, 8th & 10th graders: Please obtain an entry blank from your teacher to enter theFriends of the Library Annual Essay Writing Contest. Cash prizes are given to local and city-wide winners at each grade level. Deadline is Nov. 19.

Oct. 5-Nov. 4: Artist Roberta Willan will have her small acrylic and watercolorpaintings on display in the Community Room. The subjects vary, but she prefers flowers andlandscapes. Her Artist reception is Saturday, Oct. 16, 12-2 p.m. in the Community Room.

On Oct. 15th from 1:00-2:45 p.m., the SCFOL sponsored OASIS class, "Train YourBrain….Change Your Life" will be taught by Russell Rowe, M.S. This lecture is anintroduction to the field of neuroscience and will explore two questions: What brain statesunderlie the mental states of happiness, love and wisdom? And how can you use your mindto stimulate and strengthen these positive brain states?

Oct. 27 from 7-8 p.m. in the Community Room, SCFOL is sponsoring a lecture fromEducator Jackee Penhos from Money Management, who will speak on "Winning in ToughFinancial Times". Snacks will be provided.

The Oct. 2 Used Book Sale was bigger and better than ever. The next Book Sale willbe Nov. 6 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 45% of the books we offer are new to our collection. We


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We're still looking for some new SCFOL volunteers. Contact Judy McCarty [email protected] or drop her a note at the library if you are interested in becoming the nextSCFOL President, Newsletter Editor, OASIS coordinator or Scrap booker/Historian. All ofthe above programs are free and open to the public. www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org.

Tickets Available For Navajo Canyon Republican Women StyleShow, "Fashions For The Right Change"By Judy McCarty

"Fashions for the Right Change" is the theme of the NCRWF Style Show and Luncheonat Tom Ham's Lighthouse on Harbor Island October 12 at 11 a.m. Styles from Draper's andDamon's in La Jolla will be modeled by several members after the full-course luncheon.Tickets are $40 for the event which will include a no-host bar and opportunity drawings.Contact Susan Cates at [email protected]. (Subject line: RSVP) or (619) 697-2235.This is a wonderful way to celebrate the Ameri-can election process.

The final RAP Session (RepublicansAnalyzing Politics) before the Nov. 2 electionwill be Thursday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at thehome of Debbie Cochran. It will likely be aslively as our Sept. discussion of local ballotinitiatives with Councilmember Carl DeMaioand our own taxpayer advocate April Boling.For directions and to RSVP, contact Debbie [email protected] (subject lineRSVP) or call (619) 229-1299.

We'll be back at The Brigantine restau-rant for our Nov. 9 meeting featuring politicalanalyst and consultant Jason Roe analyzing theelection results for us. Assemblyman JoelAnderson was originally announced as ourNovember speaker but he instead spoke to us in September on state politics. Mr. Roe hadto postpone his presentation until November due to the constantly changing nationalpolitical scene. The timing is perfect for his presentation and we look forward to hearing hisinsights about the results. Check-in is at 10:45 a.m.; the meeting begins at 11 a.m. with a full-course luncheon at noon, followed by Mr. Roe. Price is $18 and reservations are required.Contact Susan Cates at [email protected] (subject line RSVP) or (619) 697-2234.

Lake Murray Kiwanis ClubBy John F. Pilch, Past President

At its Installation Brunch at Cottonwood Golf Club on Sept. 26th, Mike Valley becamethe new president of the Lake Murray Kiwanis Club. He's a La Mesa resident and a retired

fire captain. We look forwardto another busy and interest-ing year in fulfilling our mis-sion of serving the children ofthe world, one child in onecommunity at a time, with afocus on local children andlocal community serviceprojects.

During the month of Sep-tember, we prepared a pan-cake breakfast for OpeningDay of Crusaders Soccer atAllied Gardens Park, flew theflags on Navajo Road and LakeMurray Blvd., delivered"Thank You" cakes to localpolice and fire stations on Sept.11th and had terrific speakersat our meetings. Local authorArlette Gaffrey addressed uson Sept. 4th and was enter-taining and educational aboutthe history of New Orleans.On Sept. 18th, we heard from

San Diego City Councilmember Kevin Faulconer, who discussed the state of the city'sfinances and responded to questions about the finances and proposed reforms and Prop D,which he opposes.

The Lake Murray Kiwanis Club meets at Marie Callender's on Alvarado Road and I-8 at 7:30 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. On other Saturdays, we try toschedule community service projects, like the cleanup of the Navajo Road median and therecent painting of the comfort station at the foot of Cowles Mtn. If these service projects havesome appeal, then Kiwanis may be the right group for you. Please visit our web site atwww.lakemurraykiwanis.org for more information about Kiwanis and our organization. Ifyou're interested in becoming a member of Kiwanis, contact me at [email protected] or(619) 462-1408 to RSVP for either meeting, or with questions about our Kiwanis club orKiwanis in general. Thank you.

Save The Dates: Balboa Park December Nights - San Diego's33rd Annual Favorite Family Holiday Event

Balboa Park December Nights, San Diego's favorite kick-off to the holiday season,will take place for the 33rd consecutive year on Friday, Dec. 3, from 5-10:00 p.m. andSaturday, Dec. 4, from 12:00-10:00 p.m.

Entertainment, wonderful food and holiday cheer are all part of this classic andelaborate San Diego celebration. Long-standing traditions-food from around the globe at theInternational Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages; the charmingSanta Lucia Procession at the San Diego Museum of Man; unique gift shopping at themuseum stores and with the artisans of Spanish Village; musical and dance presentationsfrom the San Diego Junior Theatre, San DiegoCivic Youth Ballet, Del Cerro Baptist's ChristmasStory Tree; and Christmas carolers, bell-ringers,bands and more-fill the heart of Balboa Park.

In the spirit of the holidays, participatingmuseums are open for free from 5-9 p.m. bothnights and feature a wide variety of exhibitions andentertainment-from the Timken Museum's annualChristmas Tree displaying the exquisite SchlappiCollection of Hord and Schlappi Christmas orna-ments-to the Reuben H. Fleet's kid-friendly andinteractive Earth Exposed-to the San Diego Natu-ral History Museum's Fossil Mysteries set to holi-day music in the atrium.

Balboa Park December Nights 2010 is co-produced by: The City of San Diego- the Office ofSpecial Events and other City departments providefestival management expertise and the San DiegoHall of Champions Sports Museum- the Hall ofChampions will provide event oversight, large eventmanagement, promotions andsponsorship acquisition and ac-tivation guidance to the team.Large event management is akey element in the U.S. city se-lection criteria for the WorldCup. Managing and growing thisevent will provide assistance tothe U.S. Bid Committee stronglyconsidering San Diego formatches.

Balboa Park December

NCRWF President Waskah Whelanpresents a donation to SDSU CollegeRepublicans Lx Fangonilo and SaraKamiab. The SDSU club has 600 activemembers.


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Nights is co-hosted by: The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, a coalition of the non-profitcultural institutions in the Park serving over 6 million visitors annually; Balboa Park Centraland the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department

In addition, Del Cerro Baptist Church provides staging and lighting for the OrganPavilion and the Community. More than 2,500 performers provide their gift of music,dance, and drama. Hundreds of volunteers from Balboa Park cultural institutions, and fromthe community, provide their time and talents.

Founded in 1978, Balboa Park December Nights is the largest free community eventin the City, attracting more than 400,000 visitors annually.

PHHS Pancake Breakfast Coming Soon On Oct. 16The Patrick Henry High Advanced Choir, the Bel Canto Ensemble, with the help of

the Lake Murray Kiwanis Club, will be serving up a delicious pancake breakfast onSaturday, Oct. 16. Come and enjoy orange juice, coffee, tasty pancakes and sausages. Thefundraiser breakfast will be from 8:00-10:30 a.m., and during that time for the price of $5per person, you can have all-you-can-eat! Visit www.lakemurraykiwanis.org for thelocation.

Bel Canto Ensemble is the premier vocal performing group at Patrick Henry, andrepresents the school locallyin the neighborhood, aroundSan Diego, and nationally atchoral festivals and events.They've performed twice atCarnegie Hall and last yearattended a festival in Chicago.They hope you'll come outand support them.

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Share your corner ofAmerica by helping a foreignteen experience life in yourarea.

Families are needed tohost students, and there arealso opportunities for localstudents to go abroad.

Volunteers are alsoneeded to provide support tostudents, host families andarea high schools.

For more informationabout these opportunities,contact World Heritage at(800) 888-9040 [email protected].

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The celebration moved inside where plenty of great food was enjoyed. A video of Grantville-Allied Gardens (GAG) Kiwanis' community service projects, fundraisers, youth servicesponsorships and good times over the past 50 years, created by Kiwanian Kevin Tostado, wasenjoyed throughout the evening. Decorations by Aida's "Touch of Class" provided abeautiful setting for the fun and frolic. Entertainment by the lovely Robin Grosmark, cruiseship and corporate events entertainer, started on the terrace and continued until the U.S.Marine Corps guards said "It's time to go home!"

After dinner a few short introductions by John Chandler were made, Geni Cavitt, a lastminute substitute for an ailing Councilwoman Marti Emerald, presented a Resolution fromthe City of San Diego to GAG Kiwanis President Mickey Ziechick designating September11, 2010 as Grantville-Allied Garden Kiwanis Day.

Then the real party started. Bobby Franhouser, our 50-year Charter Member was"honored" with many awards starting with another Resolution presented by Geni Cavittdeclaring September 11, 2010 to be designated as Bobby Frankhouser Day in San Diego.

Next Kiwanis Governor Roy Talley presented Bobby with his 50-year Legion of Honoraward and pin, followed by the presentation of a beautiful award for his 50 years of serviceto Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis by President Mickey.

Bobby was toasted and roasted by emcee Gary Blume who then introduced "MaudeMcGee" (Jim Mac Donald) Bobby's high school sweetheart from Uniontown, PA HighSchool who hobbled in with her cane to hug and kiss him until his current (and very pregnant)flame, Lori Tomlin, came in to greet Bobby. The ladies got into an argument about who washis real true love and started swinging purses with Bobby in the middle. Order was restoredwhen the local Sheriff, Dave Erlanson, arrested them for disturbing the peace. Bobby's fifteenminutes of fame ended by being romanced by Robin Grosmark, who sang "It had to be you"to our "honored" 50-year member. Robin then started the dancing with a Conga line, and thedancers took over the dance floor while the thirsty ones found the hosted bar.

A grand party it was! After a year and a half of planning, the 50th AnniversaryCommittee (chaired by John Peterson) gave a big sigh of relief. Committee members TerryShanklin, Debbie Yost, Luisa Moore, Gene Elmore, Gary Blume, Kevin Tostado, JohnCrawford, Mickey Ziechick and Pat Jordan deserve the credit for a job well done. To pay forthe celebration GAG Kiwanis members donated $10 per year of their Kiwanis membershipto a 50th Anniversary fund. It was worth every dollar and then some.

A good time was had by all!!!Read more about the history of the Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club at

www.MissionTimesCourier.com.

what to say and what not to say to those who mourn, she decided to write a book. She willtalk to us about what she learned.

We meet at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church on the corner of Wandermere Dr. and ParkRidge Blvd. at 5:00 PM. For more information, call Barbara at (619) 463-9706.

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Thanks to three ofCouncilmember MartiEmerald's staff - ChrisPearson, Marissa Berumen,and Kim Nguyen - for givingup their Saturday morning tohelp us with paperwork, pho-tos and some more heavy lift-ing.

The Mission GorgeSouplantation donated twohuge containers of Lemon-ade, Friends of Lake Murraybrought 30 dozen donutholes, water and coffee, andStarbucks donated somedecaf coffee. Many busi-nesses and schools let us dis-play posters.

Wow! 286 volunteerspicked up 338 pounds oftrash. Thanks to everyone forcaring about our lake, forbringing your children andteaching them the rewards ofhaving a clean environment.We couldn't have done all ofthe hard work without everyone of you. See you next year!

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San Carlos UMC: Series On Elder Care Issues OfferedThe Life Enrichment Committee of San Carlos United Methodist Church is presenting

a free two-week series on Elder Care Issues in October. This forum is for family caregiversand will address the issues facing families caring for a loved one. A panel of experts willdiscuss various issues facing those assuming the role of the caregiver and how to empowerand protect yourself and your loved one.

Week 1, "Help! I'm A Caregiver," Monday, Oct. 18 at 6:00-7:30 p.m., Room 101/102.Topics covered include health and community resources, placement options, supportgroups, ways to cope when caring for a loved one, emotional issues, Vials of Life, AdvanceDirectives and more.

Week 2, "Aging, What Is Normal, What Is Not," Monday, Oct. 25 at 6:00-7:30 p.m.,Room 101/102. Topics covered include aging myths, physical, emotional and socialchanges, signs of normal vs. abnormal memory loss, ways of staying active and ways todecelerate the aging process. Presented together with AIS Community Services.

To register, call (619) 464-4331or e-mail [email protected]. San CarlosUMC is located at 6554 Cowles Mountain Blvd.

Sharing Dreams, Clasping Hands, Touching Hearts - A CentroRomero Border Ministry Program

One border. Two countries. Many people - people with different lives, hopes, cares,concerns, beliefs and needs. God's people - each with a dream, a story to share, hands toclasp, a heart to touch. Dreaming, sharing and reaching out is Centro Romero's mission - andits passion. A ministry of the United Church of Christ, Centro Romero brings peopletogether, providing opportunities for them to meet, talk and learn from one another, toexperience the realities of life along the U.S.-Mexico border and to address the challengesthat border presents. We invite you to join us in this mission, to spend a day, a weekend, aweek as a participant in one of Centro Romero's Immersion Seminars. For more information,contact Carlos Correa at (619) 428-8700 or [email protected].

St. Dunstan's Celebrates With A CircusOn Sunday, Sept.19, St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church celebrated the kick-off of their

fall education schedule with a circus open to the entire neigh-borhood. Between being entertained by fire jugglers andacrobats, those in attendance were able to enjoy hamburgersand hot dogs, try to dunk the priests at the dunk tank, scale therock wall, win prizes at some old-school carnival games orthey could just sit back and watch all the action while theyhaving their faces painted. By the end of the afternooneveryone left tired, full and happy.

St. Dunstan's Episcopal ChurchOct 4: St. Dunstan's is offering a Marriage Course on Monday evenings beginning on

October 4th and running for 8 sessions through November 22nd. Dinner will begin at 6:30pm and class will run from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $75/couple. The Marriage Course is designedto help any married couple or those thinking of marriage or looking to strengthen theirrelationship. There is no group discussion, just an opportunity to spend time with each other,watching a DVD presentation and then working on exercises together. For more informa-tion, call Mike and Diane Godwin at (619) 697-8500.

Oct. 28: Be sure to join us for the October Senior Luncheon. The menu will be anOktoberfest theme with German sausage, steamed cabbage & carrots, potatoes, salad bar,rolls, dessert and beverages. Wendy Spaulding from the Chula Vista Nature Center will begiving a presentation with some of their animals. Cost is $7/person. All seniors are welcome,but reservations are requested. Please call (619) 460-6442 to get signed up.

St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church is located at 6556 Park Ridge Blvd. in Del Cerro. Formore information, visit www.stdunstans.org or call (619) 460-6442.

Fall 2010 "Sounds ofAscension" Events

Saturday, Oct. 9, 9am-4pm, SD area LutheranHandbell Workshop

Sunday, Oct. 24, 4 pm,Point Loma Nazarene Univ.,Chamber Chorale and Jazz En-semble

Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m.,"Sounds of Ascension" Christ-mas Concert featuringHandbells, Organ and Choir.

Ascension LutheranChurch is located at 5106 ZionAve. SD, 92120. For informa-tion, call (619) 582-2636.

The San Diego Partnership Churches (United Church of Christ)Presents Sex Trafficking: The Facts, The Figures, The Victims

Millions of women and girls throughout the world live in sexual slavery… millions.And, yes, it's happening in your country, your state, your city, your neighborhood. Each yearbetween 800,000 and 900,000 people are trafficked across international borders - 80% ofwhom are women and children. An estimated 14,500 - 17,500 of them are brought into theUnited States, most of them into New York, California and Florida.

What's being done about it? What could be done? What can you do?At 6 p.m. on Oct. 3, Sam Buchenau, Soroptimist International of Valley de Oro, and

Dawn Marie Lemonds, Soroptimist International of Newport Harbor Area, will discuss theirorganization's "Stop Trafficking" program and a number of related topics, among them thedemand side of trafficking, how sex trafficking fits into the UN's Millennium DevelopmentGoals and how society can consider itself civilized when one gender can buy the other.

We invite you to join us for this free program at Friendship Hall, United Church ofChrist of La Mesa, 5940 Kelton Ave, La Mesa, 91942. A potluck dinner will start the evening(please bring a dish to share and your own plate, fork, etc.). Information about SoroptimistInternational's work may be found at www.soroptimist.org.

San Diego Master Chorale Celebrates 50th Anniversary SeasonWith Choral Commission World Premiere

The San Diego Master Chorale will perform a new choral work by noted composerDavid Conte on Saturday, Oct. 16 at College Avenue Baptist Church (4747 College Ave).The new work, To Music, was commissioned by SDMC in celebration of its 50thanniversary season. The 50th anniversary season of the SDMC celebrates choral musicalong three major themes: Thanks (the timeless Te Deum hymn of thanks, which has beenset by every major composer since the 9th century); Praise of Music (praise of St. Cecilia,the patron saint of music); and Forefathers (recognition of the history of the Chorale and ofchoral music). The repertoire will also include works by Benjamin Britten, Henry Purcell,and Johann Pachelbel, and international folksongs and African-American spirituals.

Tickets are $20/adult, $10/student. (858) 581-2203 or [email protected].


Sisters Recognized For Acts of CitizenshipAssemblyman Joel Anderson recently recognized Isabel and Kawai Keneholani for

their commitment to cleaning up our community.These two extraordinary sisters, Isabel (11) and Kawai (10), one day noticed a

disturbing amount of trash littering their school (La Mesa Dale Elementary) grounds whileon their way to recess. In an effort tocombat the problem, the sisters took itupon themselves to clean up the play-ground. They spent their entire recesspicking up bits of trash and depositingthem into campus waste bins while otherchildren played during recess time.

The next day, the girls broughttrash bags from home and continued toclean up the school yard. The clean upcontinued for several weeks beforeIsabel and Kawai approached their prin-cipal and asked if they could expandtheir project to cover the entire campus.

The girls worked every recess forsix months cleaning up their school and recruited their friends to help. Frustrated by theamount of waste they came across, the girls drafted and presented a speech to the studentbody, where they discussed the importance of proper waste disposal and recycling:"Besides, we are not your mothers" the girls told the students and faculty.

As a reward for their hard work and dedication to the beautification of their community,Isabel and Kawai were presented with a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblyman JoelAnderson and were invited to the District Office for a photograph with Anderson.

If you know of an outstanding citizen in East County who should be recognized for theirdedication to their community contact Assemblyman Anderson's district office at (619) 441-2322 or [email protected].

San Carlos Resident Named To City’s “40 Under 40”Honor Roll, Honoree of Women Changing World Awards

Entrepreneurial mom Kathryn Cloward has been selected to the 2010 honor roll ofSan Diego's "40 Under 40" by San Diego Metropolitan Magazine. Cloward was also named

a finalist in the Women Changing the World awards in theInspirational Women category.

A native San Diegan and San Carlos resident, gradu-ate of Patrick Henry High School and San Diego StateUniversity, Cloward is an inspirational and successful en-trepreneur. She is sole owner and President of three compa-nies; Guardian Foods, Natural Kidz and Kandon Unlimited.

Launched in 2005, Guardian Foods provides foodproducts for non-profit agencies nationwide. In 2008, shelaunched her second company, Natural Kidz, an e-com-merce business aimed at providing families with convenientaccess to eco-friendly products. Kathryn's latest endeavor,Kandon Unlimited, is parent company to Kandon Publish-

ing and Kathryn the Grape. Kathryn adds "author" to her resume as creator and co-authorof Kathryn the Grape - Just Like Magic, the first of a children's book series being releasedin the fall 2010. Kathryn the Grape is the nickname Cloward was given by her childhoodNavajo Bobbysox coach, the late Nello Pierozzi. Cloward is thrilled to bring this nicknameto life in a children's book 25 years later.

Cloward is also being honored for her community involvement. With an enormousheart for service, Cloward volunteers with a variety of organizations throughout thecommunity. While mentoring teenage women, she was presented with the opportunity totravel to Zambia. Spending time with the people of this country, mainly in remote villages,ignited in her a powerful, internal call to action. Witnessing first hand the incredible impactof financial assistance and micro-financing on countless lives, Kathryn had to act andconsequently she created Walk Their Walk, a community fundraising event held at LakeMurray that has attracted hundreds of event participants raising $60,000 for the develop-ment of three fresh water wells and an elementary school for the Zambian community ofTwachiyanda.

Cloward states emphatically, her greatest achievement to date is the absolute wonderthat is her 3-year-old son. The original catalyst for working from home, having a child wasthe defining moment for the mom and businesswoman. Her priorities in order, and findingherself consistently inspired by her son, Cloward believes she will continue to flourish bothprofessionally and personally.

In the beginning of Cloward's career, she worked for two local companies. With herdetermination and believe-achieve attitude, Cloward earned over 30 individual achieve-ment awards, including both #1 Sales and #1 Sales Manger. Cloward is passionate abouthelping other women succeed in business. Her track record is one of success due to hardwork, ambition and creative risk-taking strategies. She recently was a session speaker at theMom's In Business Unite Conference and nominated for the Women Changing the Worldaward from the Speak for Success Leadership Institute.

Kathryn Cloward

Patrick Henry Student Honored On Capitol HillOn September 29th, Anna Kornfeld Simpson traveled to Washington D.C. where she

was awarded a Davidson Fellows scholarship by the Davidson Institute for Talent Devel-opment. The Patrick Henry student was one of only 20 students from across the nation to berecognized as 2010 Davidson Fellows.

Simpson received a $25,000 scholarship for her achievement in technology. The 17-year-old developed a chemical-detecting robot. Simpson used porous silicon, a material thatchanges color in the presence of chemicals like alcohols or nerve gas, and simple, low-costcircuit elements to detect color change to develop a chemical-detecting robot. Her work hasapplications in security and counterterrorism, monitoring industrial settings for toxins, andexploring locations too hazardous for human. Congratulations Anna!

Landscape Trade Group Recognizes Del Cerro PropertyThe California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA), San Diego chapter, has

announced one of its members recently received awards for its work in landscape installationand maintenance at a home on Bluefield Place in Del Cerro.

Paradise Landscape of Carlsbad received two awards in the large residential construc-tion and large landscape renovationcategories at CLCA's 2010 Beautifi-cation Awards. Paradise Landscapealso won an award in the Californiafriendly irrigation/water smart resi-dential property category for its workat a property in Rancho Santa Fe.

Overall, 20 local CLCA-mem-ber landscape contractors were hon-ored with a total of 48 awards in 23categories culled from 81 entries atthe recent 2010 Beautification Awardsprogram.

CLCA is a non profit, statewidetrade association of licensed landscapeand landscape related specialty con-tractors. The San Diego chapter, withmore than 300 members, ranks as one of the largest among the state's 17 CLCA chapters.

SDSU’s Campanile Foundation Appoints New BoardMembers To Help Lead Philanthropic Efforts

Three new board members have been appointed to The Campanile Foundation, thephilanthropic auxiliary for San Diego State University.

Former SDSU running back and future NFL Hall of Famer, Marshall Faulk, formereditor of The San Diego Union-Tribune, Karin Winner, and real estate investor CaseyBrown will join the board to help lead the university in its first-ever comprehensivefundraising campaign.

The Campanile Foundation has already raised more than $200 million toward thecampaign which provides much-needed resources for student scholarships, endowed facultychairs and several other university-wide initiatives. During the 2009-10 fiscal year, TheCampanile Foundation received more than $65 million in philanthropic gifts to support theuniversity.

"These Aztec alumni and long time San Diegans will provide thoughtful advice andguidance as we approach the public phase of our comprehensive campaign," said Mary RuthCarleton, chief executive officer for The Campanile Foundation and vice president ofSDSU's Division of University Relations and Development.

The new board members include:Marshall Faulk, an Aztec and San Diego Hall of Fame football player and former NFL

running back, currently serves as an analyst for NFL Total Access on the NFL Network. Thefuture NFL Hall of Famer also runs The Marshall Faulk Foundation, which has providedmore than $1,000,000 in financial assistance as well as hands-on involvement to programsbenefiting inner-city youth and underprivileged children in Indianapolis, St. Louis, NewOrleans, and San Diego. Faulk attended SDSU from 1992-1994.

Karin Winner, former editor of the San Diego Union-Tribune, is a San Diego native.She worked for the paper for 33 years beginning as a reporter until she received the top jobin 1991, a position she held until 2009. Winner also served as West Coast Editor forWomen's Wear Daily and later helped start W Magazine. During her career, she has servedas president of the California Society of Newspaper Editors and has sat on several PulitzerPrize juries. Winner earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University ofSouthern California.

Casey Brown, president of the commercial real estate investment firm of BrownColarusso LeBeau Inc., is an SDSU alumnus and former Aztec football player. Browngraduated with a bachelor's degree in real estate and finance in 1986. He is a current memberof the San Diego chapter of the Building Owners and Management Association. Brown isa second-generation Aztec. His late father Michael K. Brown played baseball during hiscollege years and graduated from SDSU in 1955. He later served on the board of SDSU'sAthletics foundation.

Paradise Landscape won a CLCABeautification Award in the Large ResidentialConstruction category for their work at theEddy residence in Del Cerro.


Navy Seaman Wins Battle, Advocates For Therapeutic GolfU.S. Navy Seaman Luis Estrada, 29, thought his biggest battles would occur overseas,

but he ended up fighting the ultimate battle to save his life here in San Diego. Estradacontracted Guillain-Barrè syndrome (GBS), a rare disorder that can be life-threatening.With GBS, the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system, whichin Estrada's case, left him almost paralyzed. He has since been slowly recovering.

On Sept. 22, Estrada picked up a golf club and teamedwith his father and a retired U.S. Navy Admiral, amongothers for Alvarado Hospital/American Heart Association'sSoCal Rehab Golf Classic to raise awareness for golf as atherapeutic activity. This unique tournament - which is theonly one of its kind in San Diego - pairs physically chal-lenged golfers with able-bodied players for nine holes on atRiverwalk Golf Club in Fashion Valley.

The purpose of the tournament, which is in its eighthyear, is to increase awareness of using golf as a therapeuticactivity for those who have suffered from a traumatic braininjury, stroke or other impairment, and to provide individu-als in adaptive golf programs an opportunity to play in acompetitive-setting tournament format.

The tournament, which included an adaptive golfacademy for those who wanted to learn how to play golf,was led by John Klein, PGA Golf Professional, who hasmore than 30 years of experience teaching golf to individu-als with disabilities. In addition to his affiliation with theAlvarado Hospital Restorative Golf Club, Klein conducts multiple other special-needs golfprograms in San Diego County, including the "Wounded Warrior Golf Program" formilitary personnel.

"I have the will power and the strength to pull through this experience and return to theactive life I led before," Estrada said.

He came to San Diego earlier this year as part of his naval training and was on his wayto be stationed in Washington when he contracted GBS. There is no known cause of thedisorder and no definitive way to treat it. For the past six months, Estrada has been aninpatient at Alvarado Hospital's rehabilitation institute, and has been working tirelessly withphysical therapists to build his strength and ability to return to independence and active dutywith the U.S. Navy.

Acupuncture: Common Question Answered, Uses DefinedBy Christian Cristiano

As a licensed health care professional, people often ask me "what is acupuncture?" and"what can acupuncture be used for?" Many people don't realize that acupuncture actuallyfalls under the umbrella term Chinese Medicine. Chinese Medicine can be broken down intoacupuncture and Chinese herbs. These two modalities, or categories, combined will yield

the fastest and most effective results for patients.For example, a patient comes into my office for the first time

with a twisted ankle. This problem is a new, onset injury that willmost likely yield positive results with a series of acupuncturetreatments alone. If the same patient arrives with a more chronicankle condition, perhaps lingering pain and swelling exists, treat-ment will most likely incorporate a combination of Chinese herbsand acupuncture concurrently.

One of the many benefits of acupuncture is that it can be usedto treat just about anything. If you have back pain or hip pain,acupuncture can help. San Diego's climate, as incredible as it is,

still leaves some residents suffering from seasonal allergies. A few tiny needles placed inthe proper place, can leave patients feeling immediate pain reduction and pressure relief. So,

if you're tired of the drowsy feeling allergy medications produce, acupuncture is a healthy,cost-effective, and viable long-term answer for you.

Have you ever suffered from lack of restful sleep or do you or does someone close toyou have a snoring problem? Do you struggle with digestive issues from your stressful lifeor unhealthy diet? Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are a healthy and affordable alternativeto overpriced prescription drugs, escalating co-pays, or inconvenient and uncomfortabledoctor's office visits.

I recently thumbed through some of my patients' files from the past five years. In doingso to best answer the question of what acupuncture can do, I came across a little bit ofeverything. The long list of patients helped included those with musculoskeletal pain in theirneck, shoulders, hips, lower back, upper back, wrists, and ankles among other problem areas.

Southern California is traditionally known as a relaxed region of the country, but I oftencome across individuals with increased levels of stress, insomnia, and anxiety. I have alsoused acupuncture to help strengthen their bodies and immune systems, while patients arerecovering from cancer and other diseases. For females, when it comes to treating menstrualdisorders, acupuncture and Chinese herbs are extremely beneficial.

Acupuncture is also a great way to ensure maintained health, boost endorphins (thebody's natural pain reliever), and return the body to homeostasis, which is a state of internalstability for all organs. Many of my patients report feeling a kind of natural high or relaxedeuphoria after a treatment. That comfortable feeling is the direct result of your body releasingendorphins into your system. Leaving an acupuncture treatment centered and peacefulmakes it easier to go back into the busy world around us, and do so, from a place of self-careand compassion for those around us.

Christian Cristiano is a licensed acupuncturist and CEO of Cristiano Spa & Wellness,Inc., located in Downtown San Diego. For more information, visit www.cristianospa.com.

Flu Vaccine Now Available, Recommended For EveryoneThis flu season, age and health status won't matter as the vaccine will be available to

everyone 6 months and older.The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and its many

partners have announced the flu vaccine is now available throughout the region. As it doesevery year, seasonal flu vaccine offers protectionagainst three flu viruses that are expected to bearound this winter.

A change this flu season is that people 9 yearsand older will only need one type of flu shotbecause the H1N1 vaccine is now part of theseasonal flu vaccine. However, two doses are stillrecommended for children 6 months to 8 years andthey are to be administered four weeks apart.

"It is extremely important for people to getvaccinated and to practice good hand washinghygiene," said Supervisor Ron Roberts at a vacci-nation clinic organized by the San Diego BlackNurses Association, the San Diego ImmunizationCoalition, and HHSA. "I encourage everyone in San Diego County to get their flu shot,"added Roberts, who got vaccinated along with hundreds of residents.

This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending thatpeople 6 months and older get vaccinated. The vaccine is especially recommended forpeople at higher risk of developing complications from the flu: pregnant women, childrenunder 5, people 50 and older, those with chronic medical conditions and people in nursinghomes or long-term care facilities.

According to the CDC, more than 160 million flu doses will be available across thecountry. This is a 40 percent increase compared to previous years in anticipation of higherdemand from the public.

The vaccine comes in injectable and nasal forms; however, the nasal spray is onlyrecommended for healthy individuals between 2 and 49 years of age.

Locally, people can get the flu vaccine at their doctor's office or retail pharmacies.People with no insurance or medical provider can get the flu vaccine at the County's sevenpublic health vaccination clinics. The nearest location can be found at www.sdiz.org or bycalling 2-1-1.

Last flu season, because of the H1N1 influenza pandemic, there were more flu-relateddeaths in the County than any previous year; 57 H1N1-related deaths since the novel H1N1virus was discovered in April 2009. Furthermore, more than 900 people had to behospitalized due to complications from H1N1.

"These deaths and hospitalizations can be prevented," said Wilma Wooten, M.D.,M.P.H, County Public Health Officer. "Getting vaccinated is the single most importantaction people can take to protect themselves from the flu."

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Town Hall Meetings To Discuss Student Achievement, BudgetThe San Diego Unified School District will host a series of community forums this

month to discuss goals for student achievement, the budget crisis and the Proposition JParcel Tax measure.

The town hall meetings will give parents, guardians and community residents anopportunity to meet senior district staff and their local Area Superintendent. One meetingwill be held in each of the nine Area Superintendent regions.

The Area 8 meeting for Patrick Henry and Serra high schools will be held at 6:30 p.m.on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at Serra High School, 5156 Santo Road in Tierrasanta. DavidLorden, Area Superintendent will be present.

"We invite all residents in the San Diego Unified School District to attend thesemeetings," Superintendent Bill Kowba said. "Whether or not you have students in ourschools, all taxpayers deserve an opportunity to hear what's going on in our district."

Although there will be time for attendees to ask questions on any topic, district staffwill be making brief presentations on: the Community-Based School Reform Model, therecently released state test scores and the fifth year of severe budget cuts, with $141 millionprojected reduction in state funding for 2011-12.

The meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call San DiegoUnified's District Relations Office at (619) 725-5575.

Community Invited To Patrick Henry Red Ribbon DiscussionIs it candy or is it drugs? What household products are abused? Why is prescription

drug use on the rise with our teens? What is the social host ordinance?Parents, teachers and community members are invited to Patrick Henry High School

on Wednesday, Oct. 20 to get the answers to these and other questions as part of the RedRibbon Campaign.

The goal of the campaign is to address emerging drug trends, the rise of prescriptiondrugs use by teens, teens drinking & driving. Former SDPD Sergeant Phillip D. Hubbs willbe the featured presenter.

Mr. Hubbs is the recipient for the DEA Enrique "Kiki" Camarena Award and theKGTV/Channel 10 News Leadership Award. He also received the "Community HeroAward" from the San Diego Padres Baseball Club and national recognition from thePresident of the United States, George W. Bush.

Pershing Middle SchoolPershing Middle School had an extraordinary opening of the school year, and a highly

successful back-to-school Open House on Sept. 16. Thank you to our students, families,volunteers, teachers, staff, and administrators for making these first few weeks of schoolsuch a rewarding experience!

September Classroom Updates and School News:Digital Literacy - Unleashing Student PotentialMiddle Schoolers have the world at their fingertips and the potential to change it for

the better. Our Digital Literacy elective course inspires students to answer the big question,"How can I make a difference in my world and take a stand for what I believe in?"

Digital Literacy is a hands-on, thought-provoking class focused on turning eachstudent into a digital learner. Students collaborate with peers, experts, and staff members tocreate, teach, and master the wonderful world of technology. The use of one-to-one Maclaptop computers and iPDAs are used on a daily basis to enable all students.

6th graders participate in the Digital Literacy course as part of their 12-week Wheelelective rotation. Students explore computer basics such as Ethics, Word Processing,Presentation, Spreadsheets, and Project-Based Technology.

7th and 8th graders focus on how each technological tool can be used to enhancelearning. Students learn the fundamentals of Graphic Design, Podcasting, Blogging, VideoProduction, Animation, Videoconferencing, Web Design, Broadcasting, and YearbookDesign.

Department HappeningsSixth grade students are

currently creating their firstessay, exploring figurative lan-guage and metaphors, whiledescribing their personalities,hobbies, and interests. Thisessay is entitled "Shades ofMe," and it provides them withthe opportunity to celebratetheir uniqueness. We are look-ing forward to developing our

personal writing styles while delving into our Narrative Unit.Drama DepartmentAuditions are in progress for the Drama Department and PrimeTime program's

upcoming musical production of "Cinderella," which is being produced through a specialarrangement with the Hal Leonard Corporation. All interested 6th, 7th and 8th gradestudents are encouraged to audition. The show will be presented on Dec. 15, 16, and 17.Admission is free. We look forward to hosting our feeder schools and the community. Forinformation or to make a reservation for your school or group to attend, contact Mrs. Millerat (619) 465-3234 ext. 4111.

Pershing Volunteers are Awesome!We send a huge welcome to our new parent volunteer coordinator, Mary Myers. Mrs.

Myers along with Foundation president Lesley Stillwater, worked throughout the summerto prepare for our busy back-to-school volunteer season. Thank you to all our wonderfulvolunteers who coordinated events, sold PE clothes, distributed textbooks, and providedextra supervision at lunch. We also send a big thank you to the Patrick Henry High andUCLA students who volunteered at the 6th Grade Orientation. It was great to see our alumnicome back to support their middle school. Our appreciation goes to all our parents andcommunity volunteers who over the years have dedicated their time to Pershing MiddleSchool.

Hearst Elementary SchoolIt's hard to believe that we're already into our second month of the new school year at

Hearst Elementary.The Fall Festival, to be held on the Hearst playground from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.

30 will be here before we know it! This really fun event is one of the major fundraisers ofthe year and is open to the public. As always, there will be plenty of games, food and prizes,including a silent auction with enticing outings, gift cards and baskets. This event is alwaysfun and safe for everyone, so please head over on Halloween weekend and join ourwonderful school community. This event is run entirely by volunteers, so if you're availableto provide your time or serve as a sponsor, please contact our hard-working event chairs:Lydia Krasner at (619) 548-3485 or [email protected], or Janet Arkin [email protected].

Upon returning to campus after summer vacation, it was exciting to see that the LegacyBrick Walkway installation has begun! Right in the center of campus, this walkway containspersonalized bricks that people have purchased to become a permanent part of the school.More bricks are available for purchase until Dec. 31. Purchasing a brick not only supportsthe school, but it's an amazing way to leave a mark on the school that your children and futuregrandchildren can return to visit and enjoy. To find out how to purchase a legacy brick,contact Lori Taranto at [email protected].

The Hearst Gardens are expanding! The PTA Campus Gardens Committee, along withcommunity volunteers, will transform a weed-laden hillside on campus into a Californianative plant garden. With many thanks to The Metropolitan Water District of SouthernCalifornia for their generous grant, we'll be able to purchase and place plants into the hillsidethat will eventually be able to thrive without irrigation. This space will be the newest ofseveral outdoor garden spaces on campus. The students really enjoy and benefit from thehands-on experience with life science. We invite the community to volunteer in our gardens.If you're interested, contact Sue Thomas at [email protected].

The Hearst PTA is enrolling new members and invites everyone from the communityto consider joining. Every membership dollar raised benefits our children and their learningenvironment. There are many ways to support Hearst Elementary including: Box Tops forEducation, eScrip, Jamba Juice, Target, eLabels for Education, Mission Federal CreditUnion, Fresh and Easy and Office Depot. You can help the school make money just by doingthe things you normally do! Please visit our school online at www.sandi.net/hearst and clickon "Fundraising Efforts" for information about all of these programs. Our web site has hada beautiful facelift, so check it out regardless!


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Marvin Elementary SchoolOur school year got off to a great start. The PTF and parent volunteers hosted a

"Welcome Back" luncheon for the teachers. We were excited to see returning staff membersand to meet new ones as well.

Our Open House was held on Thursday, Sept. 23. The teachers and students workedhard to prepare for the evening, and it showed. All the classrooms looked wonderful. Thankyou to all the parents who took time to visit their child's teacher and classroom. We also hada great turn out for our Scholastic Book Fair. Parent participation is a key to your child beingsuccessful in school so it's great to see so many parents involved.

Marvin's Garden is growing! Students returned to school to find the seedlings theyplanted in a few of the raised beds before summer produced vibrant red tomatoes, fragrantherbs, and a variety of squash including pumpkins readying themselves for a bountiful Fallharvest. With the help of the community, we're expanding the school garden to include over1,500 square feet of growing and learning space - all ready for planting this Fall. In additionto expanding the edible garden, the Marvin community will be establishing a native gardento showcase San Diego County's flora and fauna and provide a hands-on learningexperience for our Kindergarten through 5th grade students. Community volunteers areneeded to help construct a rabbit-proof perimeter fence and continue with maintenanceprojects and general weeding around the garden. If interested in helping with short-term orlong-term garden projects, please send your contact information to our parent volunteer,Jennifer MacAller at [email protected]. No experience necessary!

We're having our Fall Carnival - Pumpkin Palooza on Friday, Oct. 22 from 5-8 p.m.Join us in celebrating Halloween and all things Pumpkin. The Carnival will be held on theschool grounds located at 5720 Brunswick Ave. The evening will include games, inflatables,yummy food, a cake walk, sweet shop, a pumpkin decorating contest and much more. Thisis a fun, safe and inexpensive event for children of all ages. Wear your Halloween costumeor the color orange to help celebrate this spooktacular time of year.

St. Therese AcademyThe beginning of the school year is off and running. It takes a lot of hard work to get

a school ready to open. St.Therese Academy (STA)would like to thank parentsand volunteers who went theextra mile this summer to getthe school in tip-top shape:Don Arellanez for powerwashing and cleaning thelunch arbor, FlossieL'Estrange for planting theplants she donated in front of

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Allied Gardens Community Council: Tree Lighting Ceremony andHoliday FestivalBy Betty Torre, Vice President

Preparations are already underway for the Thirteenth Annual Tree Lighting Ceremonyand Holiday Festival hosted by the Allied Gardens Community Council.

The lighting of the Community Christmas tree (Grantville, Allied Gardens Kiwanisalways donates the tree) will take place at the Triangle at the corner of Zion Avenue andWaring Road on Thursday, Dec. 9th at 6 p.m. A second grader from Foster ElementarySchool as well as a second grader from Marvin Elementary School will simultaneously turnthe switch to light the tree. The Lewis Middle School Choir will stand at the Triangle andperform as well as the children from Foster Elementary School.

Schools participating in the Festival include Lewis Middle School, Marvin Elemen-tary School and Foster Elementary School. This year's festival is Friday, Dec. 10. at 7 p.m.in the Lewis Middle School Auditorium. Eighth grade students will deliver dramaticreadings as they have in the past. The Lewis Choir will perform under the direction of a newteacher yet to be hired. Marvin Elementary students will sing as well as students from FosterElementary School. Mr. Josh Prout, Lewis Band Director, has chosen holiday music for theConcert and Jazz bands.

Please mark your calendar for Thursday, Dec. 9 for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at theTriangle at 6 p.m. It's a short ceremony because school is in session the following morning.Please park at Foster School or the Benjamin Library. Businesses will be open near theTriangle, and customers need a place to park.

Please mark your calendar for Friday, Dec. 10 for the Festival at Lewis Middle SchoolAuditorium at 7 p.m.

Del Cerro Action Council: Monolith Mystery, Pasatiempo Lot SaleBy Jay Wilson

What is the 20 foot monolith in the parkway on Airoso Avenue at Del Cerro Avenue?This has become a frequent question? The answer is it belongs to SDG&E, and it willsupport a major transmission line over I-8 as part of the utility undergrounding program on-going in Del Cerro. The homes east of College Avenue and the streets adjacent to Del CerroBoulevard in this area are in the process of having their utilities undergrounded. Having thetransmission line go over I-8 into Del Cerro rather than under I-8, saves well over a milliondollars for the project. The specific project number is 7CC. It's to be completed in 2012. Ifyou would like to determine when your neighborhood will be undergrounded, go to thefollowing city web site and list your address: http:// citymaps.sandiego.gov/imf/imf.jsp?site=uuc.

The lot AT&T is selling on the west side of Pasatiempo on the top of Del Cerro hasalso generated some questions. The property is 150' X 150' and is in the very southeastcorner of the vacant land on the west side of Pasatiempo. The property is currently fenced.The tower and equipment building have been removed. Since 1956 it has been owned byAT&T and served as a tower facility for them. The property has always been privateproperty and is adjacent to 5.1 acres of dedicated open space owned by the City of SanDiego. The city's dedicated open space means it can never be developed and will remain inits natural state forever. The prospective owner is requesting the city rezone the site to R-1, thus allowing two homes to be built on the site each facing Pasatiempo. The item isscheduled for review at the October meeting of Navajo Community Planners, Inc. Just asa point of information, the large fenced in area on the east side of Pasatiempo, where thetemporary fire station was, has been leased by the city as a staging area to the contractorhandling the undergrounding of utilities for SDG&E.

The quarterly meeting of the Del Cerro Action Council will be on Thursday, Oct. 28at Temple Emanu-El at 7 p.m. In addition to a community update from Officer Ed Zwibel,the police department's Community Relations officer for our area, we'll have a presentationfrom SDG&E on the new smart meters recently installed in our community. This will be

your opportunity to learn how they work and exactly how they are impacting your utility bill.We'll also have a presentation by the City's Water Department regarding their pilot WaterPurification Demonstration Project.

Please check out our website at www.delcerroacitoncouncil.wordpress.com for up-dated information about our community.

If you haven't signed up for the Del Cerro Action Council e-Newsletter updates, pleasesend me an email at [email protected] and your confidential email address will be added tothe list. Your email address will not be published and you will only receive emails from theDCAC. If you have any community or city related concerns, please contact me at the aboveemail address. We're looking forward to seeing you at our Oct. 28 meeting.

San Carlos Area Council: Defensive Driving, Meet City AuditorBy John F. Pilch, President

The next meeting of the San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) is scheduled for Wednesday,Oct. 6th at 7 p.m. at the San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Drive. Our guest speakeris scheduled to be CHP Officer Brian Pennings, the Public Information Officer for our areaof the county, and the spokesperson for the CHP to the media and the public.

Officer Pennings is a 15-year veteran of the Highway Patrol and has received extensivetraining in Collision Investigation, DUI and is a Nationally Certified Drug RecognitionExpert. He will discuss the most common problems with driving and drivers and how to keepyourself safer on the road. Officer Pennings addressed the Lake Murray Kiwanis Clubrecently and made quite an impression on our members and guests, especially our youngerguests, who are relatively new drivers. We urge you to mark this date on your calendar andbring your driving-age children and/or grandchildren to hear his message. As usual themeeting is open to the public, with no charge to attend.

Our November 3rd meeting will be held at the Library at 7 p.m. and our guest speakeris scheduled to be City Auditor Eduardo Luna. Depending on the outcome of Proposition D,he will either discuss his duties as the City Auditor and/or his role as the person who checksoff the reforms that must be completed prior to the sales tax increase going into effect. Itshould be a most interesting meeting and we invite you to attend to learn more about the roleof the city auditor and his staff in promoting "accountability to the public and to improve theeconomy, efficiency, and effectiveness of our City government" (from the City Auditor'sweb site). Please mark your calendar for this meeting, which occurs the day after ElectionDay.

In addition, please be sure to vote on Nov. 2nd. There are many important Federal, Stateand Local issues on the ballot. We have an opportunity to re-elect or elect a Senator,congressional representative, a new Governor and leadership in Sacramento, State Senatorand Assemblymember, as well as voting on the proposed ½ cent sales tax increase in the Cityof San Diego. This is an extremely important election and every vote counts, especiallyyours.

With respect to updates on local projects, there has still been no further activity by theapplicant, who wishes to demolish the Valero station at Navajo and Jackson and no furtheractivity on the application for a CUP for the childcare center in a single-family residence at6261 Jackson Drive.

If you would like to become a member of the San Carlos Area Council, please send ane-mail with your name and address to [email protected] and an application will be sentto you. In addition, please consider signing up for the Area Council "Interested Persons" e-mail list.

If you would like to receive information about speakers, meeting reminders andagendas and other local news, send an e-mail message to [email protected], and you willbe added to the list. Rest assured that your privacy will be respected and neither your namenor your e-mail address will be shared with anyone. Messages are sent "Bcc" to prevent youfrom being spammed.

Finally, if you have an issue you wish us to consider or just have a question about thecommunity, contact me at (619) 462-1408 or at [email protected]. Thank you.


continued from page 15the school, the Sporleder family for painting the computer and kindergarten rooms, LancePenza for coordinating and donating his time to install air conditioners, and Deanna Weggefor designing and painting the preschool room. STA would like to extend a warm welcometo Susan Conley, preschool teacher; Fernanda Travesi, preschool aid; April Henry, 5thgrade teacher; April Threlkeld, share and care staff member; and David Oddo, after-schoolSpanish language class instructor.

Thank you to the student council for preparing for all the morning assemblies. Withsuch strong leaders representing our school, we're sure to have a very successful year. Thestudents had a great time at the Back to School Picnic. They enjoyed pizza, drinks and watersports. Thank you to Yvette Gammon who organized the event and to the other volunteerswho made this a fun-filled event.

Upcoming Events: STA annual Golf Tournament, Oct. 15 at Maderas Golf Course inPoway. Registration begins at 11 a.m. A putting contest will be held from 11:15 a.m.-12:15p.m., followed by an 18-hole shotgun scramble at 12:30 p.m. Entry fee is $180/player. Forinfo and sponsorship opportunities can be found at www.stasd.org. Volunteers are neededthe day of the event.

For those who are interested in their children attending Catholic high schools, theCatholic high school open houses are: Mater Dei, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Our Lady ofPeace, Oct. 9, 9:00-11:30 a.m.; Cathedral Catholic, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; St. Augustine,Nov. 7, 1-4 p.m. For info, contact the school office (619) 583-6270 or visit www.sta-sd.org.

SDSU Student Mentor, Tutor Volunteers NeededLocal resident volunteers are needed for the international student mentoring/tutoring

program at SDSU to help students improve their English through conversation and friendlysharing of American culture. Occasional paper/thesis proofreading may be requested, onlyif agreeable. Meet with students two hours a week with time flexibility as necessary. Shareyour daily activities with student to see how Americans live outside campus. Feel good, havefun and cultural exchange guaranteed. To volunteer, call Gigie or Larry Price at (619) 594-3800 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.tutor-mentor.com.

Students Encouraged To Write Essays On Marketplace Ethics,Compete For Scholarships

Before the new schoolyear gets even busier for yourhigh school junior or senior,the San Diego Better BusinessBureau (BBB) is inviting all11th and 12th graders to writeand submit a 400-word essayon the importance of market-place ethics and receive up toa $1,500 scholarship from theBBB.

All high school juniorsor seniors (graduating classesof 2011 or 2012) who attendan accredited high school inSan Diego or Imperial coun-ties, and who reside in SanDiego or Imperial counties,are eligible to submit an es-

say. The essays should in-clude viewpoints and ex-amples, including how mar-ketplace ethics involves in-tegrity, honesty and civilityin our community. An inde-pendent panel of judges willevaluate the essays based on:(#1) inclusion of personalviewpoints and/or examples(5 points); (#2) relevance tothe theme (5 points); (#3)

readability and clarity (5 points); and, (#4) spelling and grammar (5 points).There is no cost to submit an essay. Deadline for essays is 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25.

Essays can be submitted via mail, fax or e-mail. An application form and more details areavailable at www.sd.bbb.org. On the BBB home page, look for "Announcements," thenclick "2010 Torch Awards." For more information, call Andrea McNelis at the BBB offices,(858) 496-2141, or e-mail [email protected].

Five students will be awarded with cash scholarships of $1,500, $1,250, $1,000, $750and $500 at the BBB's 2010 Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics presentation lunch onTuesday, Dec. 7. The presenting sponsor of the 2010 BBB Torch Award Scholarship isSycuan Casino. The BBB's scholarship program is part of its 2010 Torch Awards program,which honors businesses and non-profits for demonstrating ethical business practices.

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Bobby and Gwen bought a home on Waring Road in Allied Gardens in 1956. Theylived in Allied Gardens until 1966 when they moved to their home in El Cajon. Twochildren, Jeff and Brian, were born and the family lived the good life of Southern Californialiving.

In the summer of 1960, the Kiwanis Club of Old San Diego decided that the fastgrowing area of Grantville would be a good place to start a new Kiwanis Club. Led byJohnny Clark they recruited 40 local business and professional men who would become theCharter Members of the Kiwanis Club of Grantville. The new club met on Wednesday atnoon at the Purple Cow Restaurant. Bobby was an active member from the beginning,getting involved in the new club's community service projects and fundraisers.

In 1963, the Kiwanis Club of Grantville elected Bobby to be its third President. Heserved faithfully and kept the struggling new club afloat despite many trials and tribulations.It was his misfortune to be the President of the club when the doors of the Purple Cow werepadlocked by the Sheriff. Bobby rescued the clubs banner, bell and gavel and found a newmeeting place at the Chuck Wagon Restaurant on El Cajon Blvd.

The Kiwanis Club of Grantville changed its name to the Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied Gardens in 1964 and moved to its permanent location at the Allied GardensCommunity Center.

In 1965, Bobby was honored by the club by naming him the first Kiwanian of the Year,an honor he richly deserved for keeping the struggling club in business. At one time themembership dropped to eleven members.

Over the years Bobby has been active in all the club's activities and fundraisers, alwaysgoing the extra mile to make our projects successful. He has probably worked more hoursat the Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lot than any GAG Kiwanian. The past several years he hasheaded up the House Committee, in charge of preparing our meeting room for Thursdaymorning Breakfast and making sure that everybody, including the cooks, does their job tohis rigid standards.

Kiwanis is not Bobby'sonly passion. After he finallyretired, he spent twelve yearson patrol as a volunteer withRSVP. Heaven help you if youhad parked only one inchwithin a Handicapped Onlyparking place.

Bobby's hobby is garden-ing and he brings flowers to ourmeeting each week. He bringsplants and gives them to ourmembers. He even brings cat-nip for the cat lovers.

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Best-Rate Carpentry Repairs:Decks, Balconies, Patio Covers, Stairs,Doors, Dry-Rot and Termite Damage.License #700811 FREE ESTIMATES!Member BBB Insured Visa/MC

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$15 Room / $35 SofaProfessional carpet/upholstery cleaning. SpotTreatment/Steam clean. Truckmount &Portable. Carpets look & smell great!Rug/mattress cleaning. Pet Odor/UrineRemoval. Licensed & Insured. 10+ years inthe business. 100% Satifaction Guaranteed

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(619) 255-7480

DENTISTS

Mission Trails DentistryBradley A. Ross, D.D.S.Jim Salazar, D.D.S.Family and Cosmetic Dental CarePerfecting smiles for over 20 years!!Call for a free consultation or stop byand visit us today!6902 Navajo Road at Jackson Drive

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GLASS REPAIR

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Handyman-Construction-Repair ofPlumbingElectrical, heating, fencing, decking,roofing, installation of doors, windows,flooring. Free estimates, 17 years in theconstruction field. Raised in AlliedGardens, References.

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IN HOME CARE

Nurses of St. JohnNon Medical Home CareDementia, Parkinson's, Stroke, MI, Rehab,Respite Care. Reference (619) 286-4209

Joel Gamache, Owner(619)450-3729

LANDSCAPE

“Water Wise Landscape”Sustainable Landscape, OrganicMaintenance. Green Design, Xeriscape,Rockgardens. Synthetic Turf, WaterManagement. CA Lic #633203

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Payless Tree ServicePruning, Removal, Trimming, StumpGrinding. Fully Covered with CommercialGeneral Liability and Workers Comp.Insurance for your Protection. 35% OFFAll Tree Services, Additional SeniorDiscount Available. Call for FREEEstimates. CA Lic #800853

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Pac West Land CareDesign, Green Design, Tree Trimming andRemoval, Decking, Fencing, StampedConcrete, Rock Gardens, Flagstone andPavers, Patio Covers, Water Features.Over 30 years’ experience. Call for FREEEstimate. CA Lic #855731

(800) 464-7952

PAINTING

Paint by MikeInterior / Exterior Painting. ResidentialRepairs and Upgrades. Give Your Home aFresh Look. Quality Workmanship you canTrust. CSLB# 710547

(619) [email protected]

PLUMBING

Ideal Plumbing, Heating, Air &ElectricalWater heaters, Garbage disposals, draincleaning. Video pipe inspections, watersofteners & filtration. Visit our Showroom!Serving our community since 1960!

(619) 583-7963 Lic #348810

Affordable PlumberComplete Home / Business Plumbing /Rooter. Top Quality, 24-hour Emergency.Lic# 696549

(619) 231-6670

PLUMBING

Native San Diego PlumbingPlumbing Repairs and RemodelsCommercial/Residential‘Family owned and operated in thecommunity since 1967’. Over 50 years’experience. Water Heaters, Disposals.We do it all! We beat competitors’ rates.20% off First time customers. San Diego’sBest Plumbing Value. Licensed, Bonded,Insured. CSLB# 642924

(619) 778-0630

POOL & SPA SVCS

Blue Line Pool & Spa ServiceSpecializing in Spas. Custom Spa Covers,Repairs and Supplies, Drain & Cleaning,Acid Washes. Member of BBB SD County

(619) 466-199916 years of quality service

SwimQuip Pool & Spa SupplySales, Service & Repairs. $85 PoolMaintenance. Buy 3 Get 1 Free LiquidChlorine. Serving this Community since1965

619-282-2722

REMODELING

Builders ExpressKitchens, Bath, Room Additions, Painting,Dry Rot and Termite Repairs, Fencing,Decks, Patios. 30 Years Serving You.Affordable Quality. License# 490616

(619) 297-2280www.BuildersExpressUSA.com

WINDOW CLEANING

Glassic Window CleaningResidential / Commercial, Interior/Exterior,Cleaning/Screens/Tracks, Free Estimates

Call Chris Rinder (619) 318-5051

Horizon Professional WindowCleaning & Pressure WashingExceptional service at exsceptional rates.Free consultation. Tracks, screens andsills included. Gutter cleaning alsoavailable. Exterior Cleaning / Screens /Tracks. Licensed-Bonded-Insured.

858-248-1870 or visitwww.SDProWindowCleaning.com

Green Earth Window Cleaning andPressure WashingInterior and exterior window cleaning, doorand window screen repair & replacement,pressure washing, rain gutter cleaning.Residential & commercial service.

(619) 808-4663 Lic #009237www.greenearthwindowservices.com

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Circulation:30,000. Published 11 times in 2010 and delivered to more than 24,500 homes and businesses in the communities of AlliedGardens, Del Cerro, Grantville, San Carlos, Northern La Mesa, Rolando & the College Area by NewsEtc Publishing Co. An additional 5,500copies are distributed to more than 130 businesses and community centers in the communities. Classified ads and articles must be submittedby mail, e-mail or dropped off at our business address, Postal Annex at 6549 Mission Gorge Road, PMB #199, San Diego, CA 92120. (VonsCenter)

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VFW Post 3787 Recognizes Veterans, POWsVFW Post 3787 and its Ladies/Men's Auxiliaries presented its 7th Annual POW/MIA

Memorial Service on Sept. 11. The event included a heartwarming memorial salute for U.S.Prisoners of War and Missing in Action. Attendees heard of the trials and tribulations that

POWs endured during captitivity.Lt. Harvey Greenfield was a bom-

bardier on a B17 flying out of England.On his eighth mission, he was shot downon Feb. 10, 1944. He and eight othersbailed out and were captured. He wasincarcerated in Barth, Germany at StalagLuft 1. Mr. Greenfield was wearing hisdog tag, which indicated that he was Jew-ish. This added to the stressful situationas a POW. He was freed when Russianscame on May 10, 1945 after 15 months.

Lt. Col. William C. Brooks was fly-ing his 54th combat mission when his plane was hit by enemy artillery and an anti-aircraftshell knocked out the #2 engine. He and the crew bailed out, but when he hit the ground, hefractured his spinal column. With a serious back injury, he was captured and interrogatedfor nine days. He was captured in France and taken to Germany to Stalag Luft #3 where hewas held for 9-10 months. He was liberated by the Third Army (General Patton).

CPO Jim Washburn was serving on a PBR boat when he was captured by the Viet Cong.Of the five crew members, only three survived the attack to then be taken to the Hanoi Hilton.He was incarcerated there for 9 months. When he was captured, he weighed 165 pounds andwhen released, he weighed 92 pounds.

Mr. Greenfield, Mr. Brooks and Mr. Washburn are indeed our national treasure. Thankyou for your service!

From left, Commander Justin Tripp,XPOW Harvey Greenfield, XPOW WilliamC. Brooks and President Alice B. Tanner.


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50¢ per additional word; payment must accompany the ad. All free classifieds will run for only one issue even if you indicate on the ad that you want it to run more than one time.All classified ads - free or paid - must be submitted by mail only or hand-delivered to Postal Annex at 6549 Mission Gorge Road, Box 199, San Diego CA 92120. THE LAST DATEPRE-PAID ADS WILL RUN IS PRINTED AFTER EACH AD - IF NO DATE IS GIVEN, THE AD RUNS ONLY ONE ISSUE. The following ad classifications are eligible for freeclassified ads: FOR SALE, GARAGE SALES, LOST & FOUND, WANTED, FOR RENT, NOTICES and YOUTH SERVICES. However, this does not include WANTED ads formulti-level sales or FOR RENT ads for vacation/rental condos or NOTICES for any profit-making organization.

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CHILD CARESERVICESHELP WANTED

BUS. OPP.WANTEDGARAGE SALES

SERVICESJenna's Barber Shoppe. Styling for men,women & children. Wheelchair friendly. Old timeexpert haircuts at affordable prices. Colors &perms. 7424 Jackson Dr.#1A (across from Keil'sin Bank of America lot) Tues-Fri., 8:30-3:30pm;Sat. 8:30-noon. By appt., 619-644-3669.(12/10)

Handyman - Construction: Repair of plumb-ing, electrical, heating, AC service, fencing,decking, roofing, appliance repair. Installationof doors, windows, millwork, cabinetry, flooring,paint debris removal. Free estimates; 17 yearsin the construction field. Raised in Allied Gar-dens; references. Dan Paterson, 619-481-9978.(10/10)

Quality exterior carpentry by Bob. Decks,fences, patio covers and termite repair. Freeestimates, reasonable rates, insured and reli-able. LIcense #365241 since 1978. Phone: 619-275-1493. (06/11)

Keith Everett Construction and HandymanService: All phases of home remodeling andrepair. Window and Door replacement special-ist. Repair or build any style of fence, deck orpatio cover. Senior discount, references, andmember of the BBB. No job too small. Lic#878703. Call 619-255-3499. (07/11)

Wallcovering Contractor - Enhance the beautyand value of your home! Removal, prep andinstallation. Precise, superior workmanship byMr. Elisha Blatt, Lic.# 644396. Discounts onwallcoverings available. Free estimates. 619-582-4449. (07/11)

Flute/Piano Instruction. 30 years experience.Beginner to advanced. Music Education. B.A.Degree. Reasonable rates. Available for teach-ing in your home or mine. Rick, 619-286-8012.(03/11)

Pet/Housesitting Services. Est. 1983, Bonded.Pet-tenders offers feeding, walking, plant care,housesitting-and above all...spoiling... in yourown home! www.pet-tenders.com 619-298-3033.(03/11)

Roofing, licensed, bonded, second genera-tion Allied Gardens roofer. Over 100 homes inAllied Gardens roofed.Repairs, all types of roof-ing. Free estimates. Call 619-287-7149. (12/11)

Honor Guard Roofing since 1993.Allied Gar-dens, family owned, repairs and all types ofroofing. Free estimates. Call 619-229-9112. (10/11)

Creative Landscape Irrigation/sprinkler re-pair. Drip/drain/valves/timer/upgrades/installa-tion/landscape lighting. 30 years experience.Cal Lic #736809. Call 619-465-2237. (01/11)

Creative Landscape - mowing, edging, trim-ming, weed control, fertilizer, pruning plants,shrubs, trees. Weekly/bi-weekly service. Cal Lic#736809. 30 years exp. 619-465-2237. (01/11)

Hauling: construction & yard cleanup. Demos.Light maintenance. Call Carlos at 858-495-0548;cellular 619-813-9988. Tierrasanta resident. Plscontact via email: [email protected]. (03/11)

Paul R. Smith Complete Home Improvement.Complete bath remodel for $7,200. All homerepairs & remodeling. 43-year Allied Gardensresident. In business & serving the communityfor over 20 years. Lic #692972. BBB Member.Call Paul 619-818-7880. (11/10)

Professional piano teacher for all ages. Pri-vate lessons include instruction in theory, per-formance and history. Located in San Carlos.(619) 838-7659, lovleysmusic.com. (01/11)

Linda's Puppy Love. Bonded, licensed, in-sured pet & housesitting service offers daily dogwalks, cat care, vacation visits, overnight care,love, care & attention. 619-857-3674. (2/11)

Let Stronger, Safer Seniors improve yourstrength, balance, stamina and confidence! Weoffer you fun and invigorating personalized work-outs in the privacy of your home. Call PamMelody, Certified Personal Trainer, at 619-962-7144 or email to [email protected] toschedule your free consultation. (12/10)

Lori's Housecleaning Service. Reliable, greatreferences, quality work at reasonable prices.(619) 582-9586 or (541) 212-8299. (10/10)

Albert's Painting. Exterior only. Small jobsok. 35 years experience. Licensed. (619) 287-3198 or (619) 665-1284. (11/10)

Handyman Maintenance & Remodel. (619)277-2077 Lic B762615 John Irwin. Local 50years, independent, full service remodels. Ex-pert moldings, tile, maintenance, remodel andall the little projects. (12/10)

Healing Touch Therapeutic Massage. Nation-ally certified massage therapist offers massagesfor rehabilitation and/or relaxation at licensedhome office (only). Introductory one-hour mas-sage $35 (reg. $50). By appointment only. CallSuzy (619) 767-8866. License #92010781.(12/10)

Gardening Service: Lawns, hedges, weed-ing, trimming, we do it all! 20 years experience,Allied Gardens resident since 1983. Weekly/bi-weekly service. Licensed/Insured. Free esti-mates. 619-287-6947. (07/11)

Roy L. Schwartz Tree Service. 55 foot aerialtruck. I.S.A. Certified Arborist #WE-6180A. De-pendable service since 1977. Lic.#775662. 619-282-3562. www.ARoyLTreeSVC.com. (07/11)

Senior in-home care services: Transporta-tion, personal care, cleaning, cooking, laundryand more. Insured/bonded, hourly rates. Call858-750-2079. San Diego Senior Care Services.(10/10)

Computer Services for home & office bylocal, seasoned, 18 year IT Pro. Wireless, up-grades, troubleshooting, system tuning/cleanup,training, minor miracles - Ed - 619-517-7153.(02/11)

At-Home Care Systems. Non-nursing, eldercare, homemaker, your home - your hours,bonded, insured. 619-582-9819. (12/10)

Let's give your yard a makeover. Coast GuardVeteran recently returned to native Allied Gar-dens, restarting landscape business. Renewyour distressed overgrown landscape with simplesolutions. Tree lacing, pruning, handyman ser-vices. Own tools, trailer, hauling available. Fam-ily man; dependable, references. Todd, 619-286-3679 or 541-261-6422. (11/10)

Contractor/handyman, most trades, small jobsok. Lic #701783, bonded and insured. Call Bill619-698-0375 or cell 619-895-7119. (12/10)

R & M Signs and Designs. Custom signs,banners, window decals, vehicle magnetics,storefront graphics, team sports, custom ap-parel. RMsignsdesigns.com. Excellent service.619-287-8757. (02/11)

Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing byGreen Earth. We specialize in window cleaningand pressure washing of residential properties.We also offer repair and replacement of windowand door screens and rain gutter cleaning. Fam-ily owned. Lic #009237. Free estimates 619-808-4663. (08/11)

San Carlos Handyman Service: Reliable, af-fordable, licensed and insured. No job too small.Call Dan @ 619-994-5680. (02/11)

Painting: Int. & Ext. $65.00 average size room.Neat, clean and fast. Quality work. Free esti-mates. 280-7752. (11/10)

Just Ask Crystal - specializing in odd jobs forseniors but all ages welcome. Organizing home& yard. Errands/meal preparation. Caretakerreprieve for spouse & family. Moving?Downsizing? Help before, during & after. Vaca-tion pet & plant care. Walking partner for incen-tive. Extra hand for the holidays or parties. Toomany jobs to list, just ask! San Carlos residentwith local references. Please call Crystal at 619-887-1211. (12/10)

Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing byGreen Earth. We specialize in window cleaningand pressure washing of residential properties.We also offer repair and replacement of windowand door screens and rain gutter cleaning. Fam-ily owned. Lic #009237. Free estimates. 619-808-4663. (08/11)

Sing! Sing! Sing! Grow your voice! Take voicelessons with Susan Simmons, New Expres-sions School of Music, 2852 University Ave. Call858-349-8490 for appointment. (12/10)

Gardening, landscape maintenance. Edge,mow, fertilizing, pruning, weeding. Repairs offences, gates, sprinklers, lights. Planting: shrubs,trees, bulbs, roses, flowers. 33 years experi-ence. Call 858-831-1722. (11/10)

Special Event, Need T-shirts? We will printyour art on white shirts. No minimums. No set upfees. Email us, [email protected]. (10/10)

Display Ad Space Deadline - October 21Display Ad Art Deadline - October 26

Article Deadline - October 26Classified Ad Deadline - October 28

Next Publication Date - November 5

Camo Handyman Service. 20 yrs. Located inSan Carlos area. No job too large or small. Wesupport our troops and the great outdoors. Foryour free estimate, call 619-971-2781. (10/10)

FOR SALEWine Bottles - for home wine makers. Greenor gold - ¾ liter. Clean, no labels, corkable. 20cases @ $7 ea. El Cajon (619) 447-4117

Men's golf clubs in near new condition. Fullset of irons and woods plus new bag. $120 OBO.Call Dan @ 619-890-9494. (10/10)

NOTICESSaturday Savant Toastmasters meets everySaturday morning from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at As-cension Lutheran Church in Allied Gardens -5106 Zion Ave. Improve your speaking andleadership skills today.

Republican Women are welcome to attendour monthly Navajo Canyon Republican Women,Fed. luncheon meetings. Program meetings fea-ture informative speakers. We meet the 2ndTuesday at The Brigantine Restaurant in LaMesa. Come join us! Call 619-697-2235.

CalPERS retirees. Join Retired Public Em-ployees Association. Protect your pension andbenefits now. Phone 619-795-6556 orwww.rpea.com.

FOR RENTDirect oceanfront! Mission Beach 2 BR 1 BAcondo with balcony, 1 parking space, easy ac-cess, ground floor. $2,500/month. 3755 Ocean-front Walk. 619-501-1883 (10/10)

Senior Living - San Carlos. Small + large 1 BRapts starting at $660. 2 BR @ $1,125. Pool/spa.No smoking, no dogs. 619-461-4111. (03/10)


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commercial space would decrease by 501,000 square feet, and industrial space would beeliminated.

When reviewing the traffic patterns for the three alternatives, some were surprised tosee that alternative G, which has the highest number of proposed dwelling units, would seean 18-25% decrease in traffic during peak hours compared to today's traffic flows.According to City staff, increasing commercial space (in alternatives D and EF), would leadto an 18-27% increase in peak traffic compared to today's traffic flows.

The city is recommending several street improvements as part of the redevelopment tohelp improve traffic flow.

Alvarado Canyon Road would be realigned and frontage road traffic would be divertedaway from the Fairmount Ave/Camino del Rio N/I-8 westbound off-ramp. The $10-13million improvement would reduce delays at the interchange by more than 50%.

The City is also proposing to increase spacing between intersections on Mission GorgeRoad and Fairmount Avenue between Mission Gorge Place and I-8. Proper spacing wouldenable better traffic light coordination.

Another improvement proposed to ease congestion on Mission Gorge Road is theextension of Mission Gorge Place. The additional east-west connection would improvetraffic flow on Mission Gorge Road between Twain Avenue and Fairmount Avenue.

Two widening proposals would also help improve traffic flows. Under the proposal,Fairmount Avenue/Mission Gorge Road would be widened to six lanes from Mission GorgePlace to Camino del Rio North. And Mission Gorge Road would be widened to a four-lanemajor road classification between Friars Road and Mission Gorge Place. The big disadvan-tage to the widening proposals is the increased right-of-way acquisition, which couldsignificantly impact neighboring businesses. The proposals showed that sidewalks can be aswide as 24 feet to make room for landscaping and benches. Matt Adams, GrantvilleStakeholders Committee Chair, reminded the committee that their recommendation willneed to achieve the objectives of traffic and pedestrian flow while balancing the intrusionon area businesses, the "economic engine" of the redevelopment project.

The I-8/Fairmount Avenue interchange will require long-term, inter-agency coordina-tion with Caltrans in order to reduce the congestion during peak drive times by moving bridgesupport columns. A more likely interim solution could include adding a third southbound

lane on Fairmount Avenue south of Camino del Rio North. While only a "band aid" solution,officials believe it would significantly improve traffic flow at the interchange.

The study also highlighted a need for "complete" streets, which would safely andcomfortably promote alternative modes of transportation. Officials say existing streets areinadequate for pedestrians and cyclists, and ADA improvements are necessary. Transitridership is expected to increase in the area due to the significant increase in high-densityhousing. Higher ridership will lead to more reliable service. The City said buses could beequipped with transponders that communicate with the traffic lights to help maintain thereliability of transit service.

The proposal also calls for pedestrian and cyclist connectivity to the San Diego Riverand surrounding parks. Stakeholders are interested in learning more about potentialrecreation opportunities for the 4,000-8,000 prospective multi-family residents. Residentssay adjacent parks, in Allied Gardens for example, are already over impacted.

Once the Grantville Stakeholders makes a recommendation, the City will proceed withthe environmental review, community plan amendment, zoning program and publicfacilities financing plan. If all goes as planned, the City Council would vote on the land usealternative in winter 2012. Designs of the various improvements would be availableapproximately 3-4 months prior to the Council vote.

The Subarea A traffic analysis presentation can be viewed online at www.sandiego.gov/redevelopment-agency/grantville.shtml. Dan Mon-roe, Project Manager, can bereached [email protected] (619) 236-5529.

The next GrantvilleStakeholders Committeemeeting will be at 6 p.m. onOct. 11 at Mission ValleyChurch of the Nazarene, 4750Mission Gorge Place inGrantville.

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