Mission Times Courier - February 2011

MUSEUM MONTH IS HOTTEST DEAL IN FEBRUARY

The San Diego Museum Council and Macy’s are offering half-off admissions at 40 San Diego County museums during the entire month of February. Imagine exploring a different area and a whole new set of exhibits each weekend this month!

In its 22nd year, Museum Month kicks off just in time for the Centennial of Naval Aviation, with specially- themed exhibits offered at three venues, including the USS Midway. Vanessa Ruiz, president of the San Diego Museum Council and marketing manager of the USS Midway, has been extremely busy preparing for both events. “Museum Month is a treasured month-long event for our region,” said Ruiz. “It is an opportunity for residents to visit a variety of museums during the month at a steep discount. For a family of four, that’s a savings of $28 just to visit the Midway!”

Here are just a few of the museums perfect for the whole family:

USS Midway Museum In honor of The Centennial of Naval Aviation the aircraft carrier museum hosts a series of exhibi-

INSIDETHIS ISSUE

Early Blooms

Wildflowers are blooming early in Mission Trails after the December rains.

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Fighting Canine Cancer

Dog owners are encouraged to walk their best friend and fight off disease.

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Mardi Gras Countdown

Fat Tuesday is fast approaching! Don’t miss San Diego’s largest Mardi Gras celebrations.

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A Four-Point Play? The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to San Diego to introduce their newest play.

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By Jeff Barnes

The Patrick Henry High School softball teams will hold tryouts on Feb. 19. But with just a few weeks to go before the first games, it’s not clear whether athletes will obtain new uniform pants this year as intended. A former coach has learned

funds that had been traditionally used for team equipment and supplies are paying coaches’ stipends.

In January, Dale Shockley, the girls’ junior varsity softball coach, told Don Shaffer, the varsity softball coach, that approximately $1,000 was needed to buy 30 pairs of new uniform pants for the upcoming season.

“He told me there was no money,” Shockley wrote in a 48-page report submitted to the San Diego Unified School District. “I confronted Don about the lack of funds. He admitted that the excess funds were used to pay stipends (of varsity softball coaches).”

Shockley says he learned this also happened last year with funds from the

PARADE OF FLIGHT TO MARK 100 YEARS OF NAVAL AVIATIONNational Celebration Begins Feb. 12

One hundred years ago this month, pioneer aviator and inventor Glenn Curtiss began teaching the first U.S. Navy officer to fly here. On Feb. 12, San Diegans are invited to join the Navy for a national kick-off celebration featuring a 100th Anni-versary Parade of Flight and North Island Open House, at Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, the official “Birthplace of Naval Aviation.” This historic event commemorates a century of progress and achievement in military aviation.

The day-long event is open to the public with free admission and parking.

Event gates open at 9 a.m., with numerous family activities planned.

NAVAJO COMMUNITY PLANNERS TO HOLD ELECTION

Navajo Community Planners is having its annual election on March 21st

at Temple Emanu-El at 7 p.m.There are two open positions for each community: Allied Gardens, Grant-

ville, Del Cerro and San Carlos. They are two year terms.The requirements to run are you must be 18 years or older, and either

a resident or a business owner in the Navajo community, and you must have documented attendance for at least one meeting in the last year prior to Febru-ary’s meeting.

If you are interested in running, please contact Mark Rawlins at (619) 888-9140 or e-mail [email protected]. NCPI is always looking for good people to serve our community.

FUNDS RAISED FOR HIGH SCHOOLSPORTS TEAMS DISAPPEARFormer Patrick Henry CoachBelieves Donations WereWrongfully Spent

The Leap Frogs will join more than 200 historic and modern-day aircraft in the Parade of Flight over San Diego Bay on Feb. 12.

A failed storm drain caused a sinkhole on Princess View Dr. near Fontaine St. on Jan. 10. City crews backfilled the four-foot deep hole and repaved the street in about a week. The storm drain repair is lower on the City’s priority list since crews have faced an unusually high number of repairs following the heavy December rains. The City hopes to begin the design phase of this project in the near future.

Photo by: Jonathan Riley

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING DRAWS DOZENS OF RESIDENTSThe Hemingway Avenue Neighborhood Watch in San Carlos is well organized and motivated.

The brightly colored Neighborhood Watch signs are conveniently placed on streetlight poles informing everyone driving into the area that Neighbor-hood Watch is up and running.

Recently, a neighborhood meeting was held at former Councilmember Judy McCarty’s home to update all the neighbors. Fifty three residents attended the meeting. San Diego Police Department Lt. Ken Stewart and Police Community Relations Officer Ed Zwibel were very impressed with the turnout. Lt. Steward stressed the role of Neighborhood Watch as a vital tool for the police in helping to keep crime down in a neighborhood.

“When neighbors become involved in a positive and successful program such as Neighborhood Watch, we know the community will be safer,” Lt. Stewart said. “The residents function as our best eyes and ears. They know what transpires in the neighborhood and when something looks out of place.

53 residents attended a Neighborhood Watch meeting at the home of Judy and Curt McCarty. From left, San Carlos residents Judy and Curt McCarty, Dr. Bill Spirling, San Diego Police Lt. Ken Stewart, and Kate Coates with United Policyholders.

I n November, Don Bogotay, a San Carlos resi-dent and owner of TLC Tree and Landscaping Company, contacted Jay Wilson and offered

to help improve the northwest corner of Navajo Road and Waring Road. Jay contacted Cody Clark, the Youth Director at San Carlos United Methodist Church, and coordinated a clean-up of the corner. On December 18, Don arrived and cleared a vast amount of brush. Over the next month, Don arranged for many cubic yards of mulch to be dropped at the site so phase two of the project could be implemented.

Cody is also the Patrick Henry Girl’s JV Soccer coach, and he arranged for a followup work party on Saturday, Jan. 22. Members of the San Carlos United Methodist Church Youth Group and members of the Patrick Henry Girl’s JV Soccer Team joined up to spruce up the north-west corner. In two hours, they spread over 10 cubic yards of mulch over a major portion of the corner. The corner looks much better now, and Don is planning phase three that will include adding some drought tolerant native plants.

2ND ANNUALRACE FORPLAYGROUNDSCHEDULED FOR MAY 1

Need a goal to keep up that New Year’s fitness resolution? Why not train for the 2nd Annual Race for the Playground fun run?

The fundraising event is sched-uled for Sunday, May 1. Races begin at 8 a.m. The starting line will be at Lake Murray Community Park, near the playground, which the fun run will ultimately benefit.

Sponsorship opportunities are available to local businesses. Volun-teers are also needed to help coordi-nate the event. To lend your support to the Race for the Playground, contact Lake Murray Playground Project co-chair Tracy Dahlkamp at (619) 889-3042 or [email protected].

Last year’s fun run raised about $10,000 for the Lake Murray play-ground and attracted more than 400 runners and walkers of all ages.

The Lake Murray Playground Project is a volunteer-based effort to design, fund and build a new play-ground at Lake Murray. The project committee is working with the Lake Murray Kiwanis Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) foundation, and the San Carlos-Lake Murray Recreation Council, a public 501(c)(3) charity.

Donations made to the Lake Murray Playground Project through these non-profits may be tax deductible.

For more information about the playground project, visit www.lake-murrayplaygroundproject.org.

Every neighborhood needs a Neigh-borhood Watch, and I can assure you we’re ready to assist to help establish a new one. Call the San Diego Police Department’s Eastern Division at (858) 495-7900 to request assistance in establishing your Neighborhood Watch.”

Kate Coates, with United Policy-holders, conducted an in depth work-shop for everyone attending to help them establish an “Insurance and Preparedness Check-up”, to create a home inventory, and to be prepared for whatever might come their way such as a fire or earthquake. Every family received a free preparedness flash drive which included prepared-ness tips and a preloaded home inventory spreadsheet.

Councilmember Marti Emerald was represented by Mary Ann Wallace, her Council Representa-tive for Del Cerro, San Carlos and Mission Trails. “Councilmember Emerald is very supportive of Neigh-borhood Watch and encourages every neighborhood to become involved in the program, Wallace said.”

Dr. Bill Sperling, who helped coordinate the meeting and has installed all the Neighborhood Watch signs commented, “We know Neigh-borhood Watch works and by working together every neighborhood will become safer.”

By Barbara Cleves AndersonAre we ready for spring? Can you imagine how beautiful the lake will

look when the wildflowers blossom? The down pours that we experienced and complained about this winter will be worth the discomfort we endured. The wild cucumber plants are already blooming, and the yellow blanket of flowers that we love will soon be in bloom. Our own yards will look better with the result of the winter rains. There will be lots of baby birds, and migrants will fly through the area for a rest or take a winter vacation. It’s fun to see lines of new baby mallards following their moms.

Last month Dr. Brad Hollingsworth, the San Diego Natural History reptile curator spoke to the Friends of Lake Murray. He talked mostly about frogs and toads. He said they will be fertilizing their eggs soon. We will hear ribbits and

On Jan.22, members of the Patrick Henry Girl’s JV Soccer Team joined members of the San Carlos United Methodist Church Youth Group to spruce up the northwest corner of Navajo and Waring roads by spreading over 10 cubic yards of mulch.

TEENS GIVE NAVAJO/WARING CORNER

A FACE LIFT

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YOU CAN’T SPELL GRANTVILLE WITHOUT A V!

One of the letters – the letter V, to be precise – was mysteriously missing from the “Welcome to Grantville” sign on Friars Road at Santo Road. A District Seven constituent phoned it in. Marisa Berumen, Council Represen-tative for the Grantville community, stopped to investigate. It appeared that the letter V had simply come unglued and was lying on the brick median just below the sign.

The District 7 Troubleshooter Team consulted with Councilmember Marti Emerald to determine the best way to patch up Grantville. It was decided that with some glue, the Councilmember could return the V to its rightful position on the sign. Glue in hand, the repair was completed in just a few minutes. And Grantville is once again spelled with a V.

NEW INCENTIVES AVAILABLE FOR WATER-SAVING LANDSCAPE MAKEOVERS The City of San Diego wants to encourage you to conduct a water-wise landscape makeover and maintain a healthy landscape.

Cash rebates are now available for installing weather-based or ‘smart’ irrigation controllers ($400) and micro-irrigation ($0.20 per square foot), and replacing your thirsty turf (up to $1.50 per square foot).

For those who are not sure where to start or how to identify water-efficient measures for their landscape or property, the City offers a free Residential Water Survey or a Commercial Landscape Survey. City Water Conservation Program representatives are available to visit a customer’s home or business and conduct a water audit on the property to find any water-saving opportuni-ties and identify costly leaks.

“With the call for conservation, San Diegans have done a great job of conserving water and we want to support our customers integrating this water ethic as part of our long-term lifestyle,” said Kyrsten Burr-Rosenthal with the City’s Water Conservation Program. “This is an opportune time to start the year off by improving our landscapes now that watering times are perma-nent—water before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. from November through May.”

Funded by State grants competitively sought and obtained by the City, the rebates are available to eligible single-family, multi-family and commercial customers on a first-come, first-served basis. For program guidelines and an application, visit www.sandiego.gov/water/conservation/#rebates or call (619) 533-7458. For more water-saving landscaping ideas, visit the Water Conserva-tion Garden at Cuyamaca College, www.thegarden.org.

RENT SENSE:RELAX AND RENTBy Neil Fjellestad and Chris DeMarco

Some studies have concluded that San Diego is among the metro areas where many homeowners could continue to experience a drop in home equity through 2012.

These studies also argue that our local rental vacancy rates will remain fairly stable with rental rates charged firming through 2010 and growing at the rate of 2-4% annually for 2-3 years thereafter.

If we believe that the local real estate prices are bottomed out this flat condition will last for longer than we might otherwise believe which suggests that if you are ready, willing and able to buy you should take your time and shop your options. Pick a neighborhood and a home that will suit your needs for at least 3-5 years and preferably 6-8.

Negotiate a purchase price that is competitive, but don’t obsess about getting the best deal. Concentrate more on shopping for the best fixed-rate mortgage, which will require a strong down payment and excellent credit. Don’t get discouraged if your offer is beat out by an “all cash” buyer that can close immediately. Rather, pre-qualify for your mortgage to be competitive. Fully inspect the physical condition of the property and realistically budget for the improvements you deem necessary in order to make this property into your long-term home. Keep your monthly obligations to about one-third of your income and hold onto to at least three months of mortgage payments in reserve.

If this sounds like more than you’re up for or your financial and/or lifestyle requirements are best met by renting, you can relax. Rent without regret that you are missing out on a once in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy. Instead, focus on making this major household expenditure as affordable as possible. Negotiate a competitive rental rate and look for other ways to economize by removing unnecessary expenses and reducing debt. Consider changes to your lifestyle that will give you a sense of financial control and responsibility.

Fjellestad, Barrett & Short is a San Diego Property Management firm, www.fbs-pm.com.


MISSION TRAILS BLOOMING WITH FLOWERS, VISITORSBy Jay Wilson, Executive Director, Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation

Warm sunshine spread over Mission Trails throughout most of January. Visitors are hiking and biking all over the park every day. On Jan. 22, the Visitor Center equaled last year’s attendance for the whole month, with nearly 6,000 touring the building!

The unseasonably warm days of January, coupled with the rains of December are allowing many plants to share their color very early. The California and San Diego Sunflower are blooming as well as Ceanothus (California Lilac) and Monkey Flower.

Our second annual free concert series began in January with the Pomerado Brass Quintet performing. Silver Strings will perform on Sunday, Feb. 20 in the Visitor Center Theater at 3 p.m. Concerts are now scheduled thru June. All are on the third Sunday of the month. Check out the events calendar for a listing of the performing groups; visit www.mtrp.org, and click on Events.

The Sempra Energy Educa-tion Program offered by the MTRP Foundation received an additional Sempra Energy Foundation grant for $15,000. This will allow us to reach an additional 1,000 children with an

Photo by: David Cooksy

UNIQUE DANCE PROGRAM AT ALLIED GARDENS REC. CENTER

Back row, from left: Cheryl Price, Pam MacClean, Marybeth McIntyre, DeEllen Brasher, Victoria Kurtz, Kathy Schossow. Back row, from left: Betty Amber, Kelli Spangler (choreographer), Mari Jarvis, Suzie Riley.

A new and unique dance program is starting at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center for women, all sizes all shapes, age 40 and better. Annie Ross Dancers will learn a variety ‘street-jazz’ dance combos and perform on stage at local community venues. No dance experience is required.

The group will meet on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m., Feb. 9-Mar. 23. The dancers will perform at SpringFest in Allied Gardens, May 13-14.

The class was developed by Mari Jarvis, the enthusi-astic founder of Heartlight Aerobics for Children. Heart-light is held in all Allied Gardens/San Carlos elementary schools. Mari brings the same spirit and enthusiasm to this program for adults.

While the goal of the Annie Ross Dancers is to have fun, boost confidence and provide a social outlet, ultimately it results in weight loss and increases in fitness.

“We know that goals are more easily attained when they are short term,” Jarvis said. “There are only seven weeks from the start of the class until the performance. You’ll dig deep and laugh hard when you know you’re going to be dancing on stage in seven weeks; motivation to stick to your program will soar!” This could just be the kick start we all need to keep our resolutions once and for all!

For more information, call (619) 464-7093.

BENJAMIN BRANCH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARYBenjamin Branch Friends of the Library held their annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26.

New officers and Board members were elected for the current year, and those who served during the past year were thanked. The names of the new president, treasurer, and secretary as well as the Board members will be listed next month.

There are no OASIS or author presentations scheduled for February. However, the library is presenting a program by Doug Kalal of Great Gardens Landscape Design on “Drought Tolerant Plants”. This program is scheduled for Feb. 15 from 6-7 p.m. in the Community Room. The will feature gorgeous photos, flowers, foliage and fun tales from the field. See, touch and smell some great drought tolerant plans such as Salvias and California natives.

Calendared activities will continue as scheduled. The winners of the 14th Annual Student Writing For Literacy Essay Contest for 4th, 8th and 10th grade students have been selected. The essays have been forwarded to the San Diego Friends of the Public Library where an overall city-wide winner will be selected. Local winners from Hearst Elemen-tary are Ruben Allen, Matthew Kulis, and Sage Eisman; winners from St. Therese Academy are Laura Handy, Daniella Moreno, and Isabella Halley; and Lewis Middle School is represented by Allison Gleaton. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to the many students who entered and to the teachers and parents who supported their efforts. A local celebration will be held in March and the city-wide grand celebration will be on May 5 when the city winner will be announced.

NAVAJO CANYON REPUBLICAN WOMEN FOCUS ON VOTER REGISTRATION, LEGISLATION IN 2011By Judy McCarty

Now that newly-elected representatives have been seated and begun their work, NCRWF will shift its attention to analyzing their proposed legislation at both the state and national levels. We’ll keep a keen eye on spending and regu-lations, asking whether the proposed legislation is a proper and effective use of taxpayer funds, whether it adds to our public debt and whether it promotes or restricts liberty. Republican women have always made their voices heard, and we will be especially vocal during this time of vigorous debate. With an eye to the 2012 elections, we’ll also be actively registering Republican voters.

California political analyst Stephen Frank, who has been active in numerous campaigns and causes for more than 50 years, will be the featured speaker at our Feb. 8 meeting which will take place at The Brigantine restaurant in La Mesa (Fuerte Dr. exit off I-8). Registration is at 10:45 a.m. with the general meeting at 11 a.m. A full-course luncheon is served at noon with our speakers following at 12:45 p.m. We adjourn at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $18. Guests are welcome, but due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please contact Susie Cates at [email protected] or call (619) 697-2235.

Our membership drive for the New Year continues, and we always welcome potential new members. If you would enjoy the fellowship of like-minded Republican women, please contact our membership chairman, Diana Stansbury at [email protected] or call (619) 669-6500. Annual dues are $30.

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BENJAMIN BRANCH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARYBenjamin Branch Friends of the Library held their annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26.

New officers and Board members were elected for the current year, and those who served during the past year were thanked. The names of the new president, treasurer, and secretary as well as the Board members will be listed next month.

There are no OASIS or author presentations scheduled for February.However, the library is presenting a program by Doug Kalal of Great

Gardens Landscape Design on “Drought Tolerant Plants”. This program is scheduled for Feb. 15 from 6-7 p.m. in the Community Room. The will feature gorgeous photos, flowers, foliage and fun tales from the field. See, touch and smell some great drought tolerant plans such as Salvias and California natives.

Calendared activities will continue as scheduled.The winners of the 14th Annual Student Writing For Literacy Essay

Contest for 4th, 8th and 10th grade students have been selected. The essays have been forwarded to the San Diego Friends of the Public Library where an overall city-wide winner will be selected. Local winners from Hearst Elemen-tary are Ruben Allen, Matthew Kulis, and Sage Eisman; winners from St. Therese Academy are Laura Handy, Daniella Moreno, and Isabella Halley; and Lewis Middle School is represented by Allison Gleaton. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to the many students who entered and to the teachers and parents who supported their efforts. A local celebration will be held in March and the city-wide grand celebration will be on May 5 when the city winner will be announced.

SAN CARLOS FRIENDSOF THE LIBRARYBy Sue Hotz

The February San Carlos Friends of the Library Used Book Sale will be held on Feb. 5 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

If you missed it, the next one will be held on Mar. 5th. 45% of the books we offer monthly are new to our collection. We thank all of you who donate your gently used books. Proceeds are used for library books, equipment and programs. Paperbacks sell for 3/$1. What a deal!

Congratulations to the 86 local students who entered the 14th Annual Essay Contest. Their Award Ceremony was held at the San Carlos Library on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Benchley-Weinberger’s 4th grader Nicolas Manzanares, Pershing’s 8th grader Haley Van Baale, and PHHS’s 10th grader Zachary Maches were our top local prize winners whose essays will now complete at the City-wide level. The grand prize winners will be announced on May 5 at the Balboa Park Club.

Feb. 8 thru Mar. 3 our featured artist is Hazel Ross. Come meet this talented native of Scotland at her reception on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 12-2 pm in the Community Room. Refreshments will be served.

Friday, Feb. 18 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the Community Room, our free OASIS program will feature Brendan Van Cleve. He will take us thru the “2011 Investor Outlook—The Muddle Through Economy.” He will present a review of recent estate, capital gains, and income tax changes that affect seniors.

Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 1p.m., in the Community Room, Public Information Officer of the CA Highway Patrol, Mary Bailey, will be showing a video presen-tation on Traffic Safety for Senior Drivers.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 7-8 pm, “Good Mental Health is Ageless” is presented by Kathy Holmes-Hardy of the Health and Human Services Agency. She will dispel myths regarding senior mental health. Free public program.

Underwritten by SCFOL, Free Cinema San Carlos is shown weekly in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library on a theater size screen. Films for mature teens and adults are shown on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. Family Fun Films (PG & PG-13) are shown Thursdays at 3 p.m. Visit www.sancarlosfriendsofthe-library.org for a complete list of titles.

Fridays at 10 a.m. is Pre-school Reading Hour.On Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m., fun activities and Wii gaming are available for

teens. Eric Chamberlin, Youth Services Librarian, is looking for an experienced Wii person who can help with this activity on a weekly basis. Contact library personnel if you want to volunteer.

Every 2nd Thursday at 1 p.m., Branch Manager- Rita Glick’s Librarian’s Book Club will meet. This is a new book club and members will choose the books. February’s book is “The Gangster We Are All Looking For.” Extra copies are available at the library.

From 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., frustrated authors can join the “Writer’s Work-shop.” They meet monthly on the 2nd and 4th Fridays.

Every 3rd Friday at 4 p.m., join Dr. Funshine for Laughter Yoga (includes meditation and exercises). Visit www.DrFunshine.com for more information.

We have a retired teacher volunteer who will work with older adults, one-on-one, to teach them basic computer skills including internet, email and word processing. Call the library at (619) 527-3430 to sign up.

Check our web site for further information on a free three-part workshop series called “Employment Boot Camps”. Sessions cover Job Searching, Resume Development, Interview Skills, and Professional Image. We hope to offer one session per month starting this month.

We’re always looking for new SCFOL volunteers. Contact Judy McCarty at [email protected] or leave a note for her at the library if you’re interested. Head Librarian Rita Glick is looking for a volunteer Handyman or woman who can do small repairs around the library. Please contact her if you have the skills, time and wish to volunteer.

All of the above programs take place in the Library’s Community Room and are free and open to the public. For updated information, visit www.sancar-losfriendsofthelibrary.org.

A Library You’ll Love to Visit!Is the San Carlos Branch Library all that it can be?Have you seen things being done at other libraries that you would like to

see at your San Carlos Branch Library?Although we’re not in a position to change days or hours of operations, we

want to do our best to meet your needs in all other respects. We;re currently developing an operational needs assessment, and we would like to receive input from community members for all ages. If you have some ideas that you would like to share, please e-mail the branch manager, Rita Glick at [email protected] or (619) 527-3430.

Stay tuned for community meetings, surveys, and questionnaires as we attempt to create the library you’ll love to visit!

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WRITING YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHYCreate an autobiography with “You!History in the Making.”

Rita Ryan Micklish, San Diego author and SDSU instructor offers a free, six-session small group experience. Classes are held from 10:00-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday’s from Feb. 9-Mar. 16 at the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Center, 6605 University Ave., San Diego, 92115. Pre-registration is necessary by calling (619) 269.1422 or e-mailing [email protected].

PASTEL SOCIETY TO SPONSOR SHOW The San Diego Pastel Society is hosting a members’ show, open to the public, thru Feb. 28. The exhibit will be held at the Benjamin Branch Library in Allied Gardens, 5188 Zion Ave. The public is invited to an artists’ reception Saturday, Feb. 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The show is open to all members of the Pastel Society. Persons interested in membership, may contact exhibit chair, Cheryl Revell at [email protected]. New members will be eligible to display in the show immediately after join the society.

The Pastel Society of San Diego has an active membership, sponsoring an annual juried show that is recognized for the quality of the art that is drawn from a large pool of skilled pastelists.

The mission of the Pastel Society is to educate about, and increase interest in the use of pastels. Pastels range from chalk to pencil, from soft to oil sticks. It’s a very flexible medium, lending itself to sketching with visible strokes and lines, or full coverage as a painting. It’s believed that the ancient cave painters of France used pastels in creating some of the first paintings known to man. Pastels were first mentioned by Leonardo da Vinci in 1495, but came into frequent use in the 1600’s. Although Degas is probably the best known pastel artist, there are innumerable others, including Whistler, Toulouse-Lautrec, Manet and Renior. Mary Cassatt is considered by many to be the artist who popularized Pastel painting in America.

Society meetings are open to the public and held every other month – June, August, October, December, February & April - at 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month in the Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library 3701 Voltaire St. The meetings feature a demonstration by premier pastel artists. Visit www.zhibit.org/pssd for more information on meetings, exhibits and membership.

UCCLM HOSTS “LINDA SCHROEDER DISCUSSES ARTISTS & THIEVES”

Linda Schroeder’s first novel. Artists & Thieves, a mystery set in the Monterey art scene, introduces heroine Mai Ling who, in the words of Editor Mary Holden, is “a new kind of detective on the literary scene: smart, beautiful, respectful of her elders and her cultural history.”

Ms. Schroeder will discuss her book in Friendship Hall of the United Church of Christ of La Mesa on Feb. 12. A continental breakfast will be served between 9:30-10:00 am, when the program will start.

Offered by the Eta Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International Women’s Educational Society, the program is open to all. There is no charge but RSVPs, which should be sent to [email protected] by Feb. 7, are needed to facilitate breakfast plans. Copies of the book will be available for purchase after the presentation.

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

Live entertainment on two stages, motorcycle stunts by Metal Mulisha and tours of an aircraft carrier and two other Navy ships will be offered throughout the day. More than 70 static aircraft, from vintage planes to the newest fighter jets, some with retro-paint jobs will pay tribute to aviation’s past. Inside a working hangar bay, local historians, who have documented 100 years of naval aviation from its deep roots in San Diego, will share their knowledge with visi-tors. Sponsor and vendor booths, food and beverage venues, children’s activities and more will all be available.

At 1 p.m., the spectacle of the Parade of Flight, a massive military fly-over above San Diego Bay, will begin with a jump by the elite Navy Leap Frogs. The skies over the Bay will be filled with more than 200 historic and modern-day aircraft, from World War I to modern Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard airplanes and helicopters—a once-in-a-lifetime aerial review. Free blanket seating, and bleacher seating for a nominal fee, will be available at North Island’s “Show Center.”

This event presents a rare opportunity to see the world’s finest aircraft up close, talk with aviators and aircrew personnel, and honor naval aviation’s heritage at its birthplace.

For the latest Feb. 12 Parade of Flight and North Island Open House infor-mation, visit www.mwrtoday.com/cona.

Navy from page 1Some of the U.S. Navy’s first aviators.


GROSSMONT COLLEGE PRESENTS RAINFALL EXHIBIT

The Grossmont College Hyde Art Gallery, located on Grossmont College’s campus in Fletcher Hills, is presenting an exhibit of 24 wall panels featuring natural materials that display rain patterns that fell on campus during the 2009-2010 rainy season. The exhibit, called “Rain Events and Related Inves-tigations”, was created by Grossmont College art faculty member Jim Wils-terman. The exhibit is free and open to the public and will be on display on thru Feb. 24.

Wilsterman, who has taught art at the college since 1995, said the panels consist of natural clays, earth materials and cotton fibers, commonly used in dollar bills and filters for automobiles. The displays range from 12-inch circles to eight-foot-long panels. Some panels contain scorched leaves and vegetation from recent wildfires. He said the college’s location adjacent to Cowles Moun-tain can cause rainfall to vary greatly in droplet size and force.

The Hyde Art Gallery is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Grossmont College is located at 8800 Grossmont College Dr. For information, call (619) 644-7299, or visit www.grossmont/edu/artgallery. For driving direc-tions and a campus map, visit www.grossmont.edu.

AARP TAX AIDE PROGRAM OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION

Free tax preparation programs for low- and middle-income and elderly Americans is again offered at two area sites effective Feb. 1.

The sites are the Joan and Ray Kroc Center at 6845 University Ave., Bldg A, in eastern San Diego and the College/Rolando City Library Branch at 6600 Montezuma Rd, east of SDSU.

Tax preparers are volunteers who have been trained and certified by the IRS. The Kroc site will operate seven days a week and the Library site on Tues-days and Thursdays.

Those interested may call now for appointments. The phone number for the Kroc Center is (619) 269-1540. The number for the College/Rolando Library is (619) 533-3902—ask the librarian for tax reservations.

There are many other sites in the San Diego area, and information for them can be obtained through the AARP at (888) 227-7669 or at www.aarp.org/taxaide.

Navajo Community Foundation.“This included funds raised by my junior varsity softball players,” he said.The school replaces the uniforms, which consist of jerseys and pants,

every three to five years. Last year, the teams began a fundraising campaign to purchase equipment and replace uniform pants more frequently. Contribu-tions came from parents, businesses and other community sponsors to pay for uniforms, team equipment and supplies. Donors couldn’t believe it when they heard how their contributions were allegedly spent.

“I was livid, absolutely livid. I thought the funds were going to junior varsity softball,” said a parent who donated to the JV softball team last year and requested to remain anonymous. “My daughter plays JV softball. Why would I contribute to varsity softball?”

The JV coach had always understood that if he wanted to pay his assistant coaches, such stipends would have to come from the $2,500 stipend he received. Shockley gave $1,000 of his stipend to his assistant coach, and the remaining $1,500 went back into the softball program.

Shockley says until now, Patrick Henry donors aren’t being told that funds are used to pay coaches’ stipends. This is reportedly a common practice at other schools, but donors generally get full disclosure up front that funds will be used to pay stipends in addition to team equipment and uniforms.

Shockley said Shaffer told him that pants are no longer considered part of the uniform at Patrick Henry. Instead, players will begin paying for their own pants, and the change in policy would be worded “carefully.”

According to Shockley, the pants have always been provided to JV and varsity softball players. Baseball players on the other hand have had to buy their own pants for years.

The same is true for other school sports and programs. Parents of the Patrick Henry field hockey team were told they would have to pay a fixed amount in order for their kids to play. At one point, band members were told they would have to pay up to $545 for uniforms.

According to the State Supreme Court, schools are required to provide uniforms at no cost as part of the Constitution’s guarantee of free schools.

In August 2010, Bill Kowba, Superintendent of San Diego Unified School District, said some schools have wrongfully charged for athletes’ uniforms.

Today, District staff say they’re aware of the law and confirmed uniforms are provided at no cost to Patrick Henry athletes.

“We do not require athletes to buy their uniforms,” Area 8 Superintendent, David Lorden said.

Pat Crowder, Principal of Patrick Henry High, couldn’t be reached for comment. On Jan. 18, Crowder wrote in an e-mail to Shockley, “We must provide uniforms at no cost.” The principal later wrote in a separate e-mail “…none of the baseball or softball teams will be getting new uniforms this year. All athletes are treated the same with this request.”

On Feb. 1, District and school officials told Shockley that old, worn pants would be provided to athletes this season if the teams are unable to raise the necessary funds to purchase new pairs as planned.

On Sunday, Jan. 16 following the last Winter Ball game, Shockley was told by the varsity coach to “be quiet” and stop asking questions about funds for uniforms since it was causing “heat” for other coaches and school officials. Shockley then decided to step down as JV coach and fight for the rights of student athletes.

“Dale is a leader – I give him a lot of credit (for exposing this issue),” the parent said. “School officials need to be held accountable if these allegations are true.”

Parents are hopeful the school and District can resolve this issue before tryouts. In the meantime, parents want it known that they “want Dale back.”

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NEW VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

A new law requiring middle and high school students to be vaccinated against whooping cough will go into effect for the 2011-2012 school year. This requirement will help prevent outbreaks such as the current one that brought the highest number of pertussis cases to California in 50 years.

Beginning July 1, all students entering 7th through 12th grades in both public and private schools must show proof that they have had a Tdap booster shot before they can start school. Schools have been informed there will be no grace period and that they should strictly enforce the requirement. Previously, the CDC recommended that children receive a booster shot of Tdap vaccine at 10-11 yrs.

In San Diego County, two infants died of complications resulting from pertussis and confirmed whooping cough cases reached a total of 1,106 by year’s end. The number of cases in 2010 nearly tripled the previous record of 371 cases in 2005. In 2009, the region reported 143 confirmed cases of pertussis.

“The Tdap booster is important because it offers adolescents protection from the highly contagious disease after the childhood pertussis immunization protection wanes,” said Dean Sidelinger, M.D., M.S.Ed., County Deputy Public Health Officer. “Parents should make it their New Year’s resolution to get a booster shot for their middle or high school child before July 1 to ensure there is no delay in enrolling students for the fall term.”

Parents can get the vaccine from their primary care physician. Residents who do not have health care coverage may visit a HHSA Public Health Center.

For more information about whooping cough, call (866) 358-2966, or visit www.sdiz.org.

BENCHLEY-WEINBERGER ELEMENTARY

Benchley-Weinberger Elemen-tary School is holding registra-tion for neighborhood students on Wednesday, Feb. 16 between 1-3 p.m. If you live within our attendance boundaries and have a child who will be attending B-W for the first time in September, please plan on registering on this day. Children need to be five years of age on or before Dec. 2, 2011 to begin kindergarten. You will need the following items to complete your registration: birth certificate, up-to-date immunization records, two proofs of residence (utility bills, i.e. SDG&E and water).

If you have any questions, call (619) 463-9271. If you do not reside within the B-W boundaries and would like to apply to attend our school, make sure you have completed an Enrollment Options application by Feb. 15. Applications are online at www.sandi.net/benchleyweinberger.

HEARST ELEMENTARYBy Suzy Weiss

Time to put on your jeans and don your diamonds! The “Denim and Diamonds” Hearst Elementary School Dinner and Auction is taking place on Mar.12 and we’re still in need of donated items for both our live and silent auctions. If you or someone you know owns a business or provides a service and would like to donate to our event, please contact Heather Shabestari at [email protected] or Jennifer Abrams at [email protected]. All donations are tax deductible and directly benefit the students. Each year this event is a very fun night out for parents, staff and all neigh-borhood supporters, so please join us! Become a part of Hearst Elementary School....forever! Our Legacy Brick Walkway is an ongoing PTA fund-raiser that is open to the community at large. Local businesses are invited to purchase a brick to advertise their company or services. The bricks in the walkway will be a permanent part of the school that can be viewed for decades to come! Contact Lori Taranto at [email protected] to purchase a brick that will be placed in the walkway this Spring!

Do you have child who will enter Kindergarten next year? If so, Kindergarten registration begins on Apr. 27 and Choice applications are due Feb. 15. We look forward to having new students in our Hearst Hounds family.

As Pershing Middle School is still aglow from its December production of Cinderella, plans are ready in the works for its May production of Oliver (produced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc). Auditions will take place in February with rehearsals beginning in March. Pershing’s Drama Department is most proud of the fact that all students wishing to partici-pate are included in the show.

No deserving student is turned away. Audiences include students from various elementary schools and preschools as well as the community. In addition to the main stage productions, students also perform for various classes in the school and at the open houses in the fall and spring semester. Pershing Drama students also partici-pate in the local Drama and Technical Theatre Festivals at Grossmont College, the Improvisation Festival at Claire-mont High School and the annual Shakespeare Festival in Balboa Park

For more information about Pershing’s Drama Depart-ment, contact Mrs. Miller at 619-465-3234 ext. 4111.

Parent Involvement“Strengthening the Partnership between Home and School”

Our parent group is the Pershing Parent Booster. The fundraising arm of the Booster is the Pershing Founda-tion. The Foundation has its own set of officers who imple-ment and oversee fundraising projects. The Boosters and Foundation have recently combined efforts to include joint meetings and collaboration. Over the past several years, volunteering on campus has grown significantly. Last year, hundreds of parents, grandparents, and other volunteers, a reflection of the strong sense of community found at our school. Volunteering is a great way for parents to get plug into Pershing. It gives you and your family a stronger connection to our dynamic campus, which, in turn, further assists your child as he or she transitions through these middle school years. Pershing’s parent volunteers are involved in many areas of school life. Each area helps support the Pershing Community. For more information, call Mrs. Kelly at 465-3234 ext. 2208. Please volunteer this year. Your input and energy are important to us! Visit www.sandi.net/pershing to get the most current information.

PERSHING MIDDLE Drama Happenings

SDSU INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MENTORS NEEDED

Local resident volunteers are needed for the international student mentoring/tutoring program at SDSU to help students improve their English through conversation and friendly sharing of American culture. Occasional paper/thesis proofreading may be requested, only if agreeable. Meet with students two hours a week with time flexibility as necessary. Share your daily activities with student to see how Amer-icans live outside campus. Feel good, have fun and cultural exchange guaranteed. To volunteer call Gigie or Larry Price at (619) 469-9029 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.tutor-mentor.com.


ST. THERESE ACADEMY

St. Therese Academy’s annual dinner auction will be held this year on Apr. 16 at the Town & Country Hotel. This year’s theme is “Viva Las Vegas!” Donations for auction items are welcome and would be appreciated. If you or your business have items to donate, contact auctions co-chairs Jodie Delimitros at [email protected] or Peggy Peloquin at [email protected]. They can also provide you with ticket information.

Congratulations to St. Therese Academy students Daniella Moreno and Tommy Goodridge who were recently honored with Cathedral Cath-olic High School Leadership Awards. Each year

Cathedral Catholic High School presents two eighth grade students from each Catholic middle school with Leadership awards. Students are selected who exhibit the qualities of leadership, academic success, good citizenship and extracur-ricular involvement. Now that students are back from the holiday vacations, winter sports have started. St. Therese students are enjoying boys basketball, girls soccer and pee wee soccer.

The St. Therese Parish is seeking volun-teers for its Outreach Program to help provide rides for those who need transportation to Mass, church activities, doctor visits and prescription pick-ups. If you would like to volunteer for this program, contact Theresa at (619) 756-5359 or Joyce at (619) 303-1106. For more information about St. Therese Academy call (619) 583-6270 or visit www.sta-sd.org.

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MARVIN ELEMENTARYMarvin Elementary School is looking forward to its biggest fundraiser

of the school year! On Mar. 5, parents, teachers and other school supporters will enjoy “An Evening in the Tropics” at our annual dinner and silent auction. Marvin’s PTF is seeking donations of all kinds to be auctioned off at this amazing event. We have already received all kinds of donations, including tickets to a Padres game and a weekend getaway in Big Bear. All proceeds earned at the auction directly benefit the students of Marvin Elementary.

Perhaps you own or manage a business or provide a valuable service? Please consider donating to this worthy cause! All donations are tax deduct-ible. If interested, please contact the auction coordinator, Jenean Fear at [email protected]. Invest in our children, invest in our future!

LEWIS MIDDLEReserve your spot now at “Louie’s Leopard Lounge” in celebration of Lewis

Middle School. This year’s event will be Saturday, Feb. 26 from 6:30-11:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall at 7849 Tommy Dr., 92119.

Lewis families, staff and community supporters will enjoy delicious appetizers, desserts and beverages provided by some of our local commu-nity’s favorite restaurants such as KnB Wine Cellars, Trujillo, Cheers Deli, Rubio’s and San Diego Desserts. Then dance all night to the sounds of our band Bottomline.

Silent Auction highlights include Chargers and Padres memorabilia, sports lessons, restaurant and theatre certificates, Disneyland and Sea World tickets, sailing cruises, Silpada jewelry, salon services and much more. There will be a unique package for every budget with all proceeds going to fund field trips, assemblies and classroom technology at Lewis Middle School!

$40 in advance, $45 at the door, cover charge gets you in the door and the fun begins there! Don’t miss out – visit www.go-local.biz/sandiego/louies-leopard-lounge for more information and to purchase tickets.

Daniella Moreno and Tommy Goodridge, winners of the Cathedral Catholic Leadership Award, are pictured with Principal, Mark Sperrazzo.

PATRICK HENRY HIGHBel Cantos Dinner Show

Looking for a great way to spend a Friday night? The Patrick Henry Bel Cantos, the advanced choir, will be presenting Kander and Ebb’s musical revue, “And the World Goes Round” on Friday Mar. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the

Patrick Henry cafetorium. The price of $15 per person includes this ener-getic show and a fabulous chicken and steak dinner provided by the Outback Steakhouse. Tickets may be purchased from Mrs. Fleming in room 600, or by contacting her at [email protected], as well as from any member of the choir. Have a wonderful dinner and sit back and enjoy students perform music from Cabaret, Chicago, and other great shows.

Grad Night Wine Tasting A SuccessA good time was had by all at the wine-tasting fundraiser for Patrick

Henry grad night on Jan. 21. The grad night committee would like to heartily thank all those who attended. If you were not able to attend, but would like to support Grad Night, you can still send a check made out to Patrick Henry Grad Night 2011, & mail to 6827 Elaine Way, San Diego, 92120.

2011-2012 New Student Enrollment InformationNew Student Enrollment for students within the Patrick Henry High

neighborhood boundaries will take place from Mar. 28 – Apr. 1 and again from

PATRICK HENRY HIGH PARENT ACADEMIC LIAISON

The Parent Academic Liaison at Patrick Henry High is Yvonne Walden. What does a Parent Academic Liaison (PAL) do? PALS work with the prin-cipal, staff, teachers, parents and community to develop ways to increase parent involvement at PHHS in order to increase student achievement With this in mind, I would like to find out if there are PHHS parents or Pershing or Lewis parents who would like to be involved with some of our projects this year. I appreciate any time you can donate even if it’s one hour! Some of the areas parental help is needed are with:

Patrick Henry High Career Fairs – we have two more Career Fairs this year–our Engineering, Math and Science Career Exploration Fair is on Mar. 1 and our “For Seniors Only” Career Fair is in April. 35-50 exhibitors participate in each Career Fair. If you’re a parent who is involved in a healthcare, engi-neering, math or science related field, we would love to have your company/organization as an exhibitor at our Fairs. Parent assistance in working during these Fairs would be very valuable as well. We could use 2-4 volunteers per Fair! We could use help with exhibitor check-in and visitor hospitality.

Chaperones for tours- we have some large tours that go out to various healthcare events (healthcare pathways students) and it would be nice to have 1-2 parent chaperones on these trips. Upcoming trips include Kaiser Hospital on Mar. 9, Grossmont College Allied Health departments on Mar. 16, Cuyamaca College on Apr. 15, and Southwestern College on Mar. 29.

WASC meetings- we need a diverse group of parents involved in our WASC meeting on Mar. 3 to provide input regarding our schools WASC renewal.

Senior Exhibitions – we need panelists for our senior exhibitions in May. We need around 200 parents/community members to serve as panelists on this very inspirational afternoon!

PHHS Engineering Academy Advisory Board – The PHHS Engineering Academy needs parents who are interested in assisting the Academy in providing educational opportunities for the Academy students.

Upcoming Events include: Feb. 4, Student report card distribution; Feb. 11, School closed – Lincolns’ Birthday; Feb. 17, Henry High Elective Fair/Fine Arts Fair in the PHHS Library, 5:00-6:45 p.m. Elective classes will be on display for incoming 9th grade students/parents and prospective students/parents. There will also be a meeting on the articulation process from 7-8 pm in the Cafetorium. Information about the articulation process will be presented to prospective parents and students (incoming 9th graders). Feb. 21, School closed – Washington’s Birthday.

If you’re interested in being involved with our school, please contact me – Yvonne Walden, Parent Academic Liaison, (619) 286-7700 ext. 2233 or [email protected].

SDSU WELCOMES FIRST NEW SPRING CLASS SINCE 2008

Thousands of students at San Diego State are embarking on their SDSU careers as the first group of new spring semester students admitted since 2008. This semester, SDSU welcomes around 4,100 new students to the Aztec family. Previously halted by budget cuts, this year’s spring admission cycle offered incoming freshmen, transfer students and graduate students a greater opportunity for acceptance into SDSU.

For one student, this spring semester marked an achievement several years in the making. “I’ve always wanted to come to SDSU since senior year of high school,” said Darcy Jones, an incoming transfer student from CSU Long Beach majoring in sociology. “It was the only school I didn’t get into freshman year. Then when I applied to transfer last fall, I was denied because of the decrease in admissions due to budget cuts.” When Jones was admitted this spring, she felt elated and relieved. “I’m excited to finally start at SDSU, where I’ve always wanted to be.”

Final semester for Aztec CenterLast March, students voted to update Aztec Center to a larger, sustain-

able student union. This is the last semester Aztec Center will be in use before demolition begins in June. Construction of the new student union will take approximately 20–24 months, with an expected opening by fall 2013, according to Associated Students.

Next wave of budget cutsThese days, higher education comes at a higher cost, with student fees

rising to reflect reduced state support. Last fall, the CSU approved a two-step state university fee increase that resulted in a mid-year increase of five percent —or $105—for 2010-11 that went into effect Jan. 1 for the winter/spring terms. A 10 percent—or $444—annual increase for the 2011-12 academic year will go into effect for fall 2011.

In addition, Governor Brown’s proposed budget includes a $500-million reduction in state support for the CSU, assuming passage of a special ballot initiative in June. This would likely result in further reduced enrollment at San Diego State.

As always, SDSU assists students through financial aid and scholarships. Approximately one-third of all SDSU undergraduate students will be fully covered for the recent fee increases, and the university will continue to monitor the budget process closely to create the best possible plan for the future.


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ings, musings, wine (and other creative juices), hors d’oeuvres and live music on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 6-9 p.m. at Hair Drezzers On Fire, 3464 Adams Ave. San Diego, 92116.

Coburn is the USA Today best-selling author of four “chick-lit” novels and contributor to four literary anthologies. Her first novel The Wife of Reilly is in development for feature film and her favorite, “Tales From the Crib” is in development for TV. Jennifer has written for newspapers across the country from The San Diego Union-Tribune to the Miami Herald and is the recipient of numerous journalism awards from the Press Club and Society for Professional Journalists.

“We want to celebrate the written word, read from our latest books, and share our combined knowledge and experience with readers, writers and aspiring writers everywhere,” Caitlin Rother, the group’s spokes-woman said.

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On Jan. 18, the San Carlos Friends of the Library 14th Annual Essay Contest Winners were announced by local contest coordinator, Ann McDonald at an Awards Ceremony at the library. Present were student essayists, their parents, teachers, principals, school librar-ians, contest judges, SDFOL members, and Mary Ann Wallace representing City Council member Marti Emerald.

This City-wide contest was open to all 4th, 8th and 10th graders in the San Diego Unified School District and is sponsored by the San Diego Friends of the Public Library. It is supported by the San Diego Unified School District, local branches of the San Diego Friends of the Public Library, the San Diego Public Library Foun-dation, and KPBS’s One Book-One San Diego program. Students were asked to write about one of several topics. The winning essays submitted to the San Carlos Friends of the Library all fell into two of the topic categories:

CONGRATS TO SAN CARLOS LIBRARY ESSAY CONTEST WINNERSBy Sue Hotz

SCFOL Essay Winners. (Back row) From left, Amy Morrison, Haley Van Baale, (Front Row) Nicholas Manzanares, Owen Cooksy, Sydney Zoehrer, Lauren Zartner.

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can open a barber shop. That’s the easy part. It takes a deeper vision, the right training and experience, affordable pricing, and a sense of commitment to open a shop that truly serves its community. A business that stands out and demonstrates the promise of something better than just a place to get your hair cut.

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ENTER YOUR PET IN OURPET OF THE MONTH PHOTO CONTEST!

The Mission Times Courier is now featuring our“Pet of the Month” photo contest coming next month.Go to our website and upload a photo of your pet to

see if it gets featured in our next issue!Go to: www.missiontimescourier.com

and upload your photo! Not just dogs, all pets are welcome.Cats, birds, iguanas and frogs can enter.

Your pet may well be the “Cat’s Meow!”

DOG OWNERS RALLY TO FIGHT CANINE CANCER Join San Diego dog lovers on Saturday, Feb. 19 for the 1st Annual San Diego Canine Cancer Cure Walk at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Park in

San Marcos. The event will benefit Morris Animal Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign, an initiative to fund research to treat, prevent and ultimately cure cancer in dogs.

Pre-registration closes Thursday, Feb. 17 and is $30 for adults and $15 for children 10-17. Children 9 and under are free.

Walk-day registration is $35 and begins at 9 a.m. The one-mile walk - with or without a dog - starts at 10 a.m. After the walk, participants will be able to visit vendors, exhibits, and listen to expert guest speakers who will discuss cancer prevention, wellness and how to be an advo-cate for dogs’ health. Visit www.CanineK.org to register. You can also register to be a virtual walker.

All attending registered walkers will receive a prize drawing ticket, a bandana for their dog and an awareness band. Drawing winners will be announced after the walk. Organizers hope to raise $15,000. “One out of four dogs over the age of two dies of cancer,” event organizer Magali Wright said. “The Morris Animal Foundation does great work to help our furry friends live longer, healthier lives, but they need our help in their continued efforts!”

OLD TOWN RESTAURANT HOSTING VALENTINE EVENT TO BENEFIT ANIMALSFRED’S MEXICAN CAFÉ ALSO INTRODUCES WEEKLY ‘DOGGIE DATE NIGHT’

Fred’s Mexican Café in Old Town will host a Valentine’s Day benefit event to support the San Diego Humane Society and SCPA. The free, public event takes place on Feb. 14 from 6-11 p.m. Guests will enjoy raffles and giveaways, including gift certificates to local pet shops and groomers, and a “Doggie Costume Contest” with a grand prize of a $100 Free Fiesta Gift Certificate for Fred’s Mexican Café. There will also be free dog meals given to all dogs in atten-dance. Guests are asked to donate items from the San Diego Humane Society “Wish List” online at www.sdhumane.org.

“This is our way of offering our community a chance to bring their dogs out to Old Town and enjoy an evening of compassion for one united cause,” said Darrick Hearn, Fred’s Mexican Café General Manager.

The San Diego Humane Society and SCPA is a nonprofit organiza-tion with a vision “To Inspire and Engage the Community to End Animal Suffering.” The organiza-tion does not receive funding from government grants and is supported only by contributions, grants, invest-ments, and proceeds from its retail outlets and service fees. Services include investigating animal cruelty and neglect, rescuing animals in emergency situations, sheltering and adopting animals, and providing positive reinforcement behavior training for adoptable animals and for owned animals through public training classes.

Fred’s Mexican Café recently introduced a “Doggie Date Night” every Monday after 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their dogs to socialize with other dog lovers, and take advantage of the only dog friendly patio in Old Town, located at 2470 Old Town Avenue. For more information on Doggie Date Night, visit fredsmexicancafe.com.

RETAILERS PROMOTE RABBIT ADOPTIONS DURING ‘YEAR OF THE RABBIT’

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2011 marks the Year of the Rabbit. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are known to be friendly individuals who enjoy the company of others, are gracious, kind, and exhibit good manners. Since 1.4 million households have rabbits as family members, it seems the same can be said for these furry friends. In honor of the Chinese New Year and National Adopt a Rabbit Month, PETCO stores are hosting special Meet the Critters events that celebrate all things rabbit on Feb. 12-13 from 1-2 p.m. PETCO stores don’t retail rabbits; however, they work closely with adoption groups to place rabbits in forever homes and hope to find loving homes for even more rabbits during this event.

The free family-friendly event welcomes people of all ages, and rabbit owners can bring their cuddly pets in-store for a special meet and greet. Kids and adults alike have the opportunity to hold, play and learn about rabbits. Attendees can also participate in an educational seminar to learn first-hand why rabbits make the perfect pet, as well as learn about the pet’s special care and nutrition needs.

Most would be surprised to learn there are many rabbits in shelters in need of a home. Rabbits are known to make excellent house pets for many reasons. Here are the top reasons why: they’re quiet, but still very social, playful and interactive; rabbits are easily housetrained and generally clean; they’re affectionate and companionable animals; and they’re super soft and cuddly cute!

David and Magali Wright lost their beloved dog, Teeka to cancer last year. Organizers hope to raise $15,000 to fight canine cancer

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People born in the Year of the Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. Rabbit people are admired, trusted, and are often lucky financially. Rabbit people seldom lose their temper and are clever!


MARDI GRAS IN THE GASLAMP

Get ready for one of the hottest Mardi Gras parties on the West Coast. Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp will take place on Fat Tuesday, Mar. 8 from 6 p.m.-midnight.

The Gaslamp Quarter-wide outdoor celebration includes two spec-tacular parades on Fifth Avenue and a fabulous block party featuring many great stages with fun musical acts. Enjoy tasty treats, cold bever-ages, beads and more beads. The 21 and up event goes on rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the Gaslamp Quarter Association.

Advance tickets are $20. For tickets and more information, visit gaslamp.org/mardi-gras.

TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR

City Ballet pays homage to one of the greatest ballet composers - Peter Tchaikovsky - to some of his most memo-rable music with Tchaikovsky Spectacular.

This exciting program includes the timeless beauty of ‘Swan Lake Act II’ that is simply unforgettable, the famous section from the 3rd Act of ‘Swan Lake’ - the ‘Black Swan Pas de Deux’ that is a classical, virtuoso tour-d-force, and Resident Chore-ographer Elizabeth Wistrich’s enchanting and highly enter-taining neo-classical ballet to Tchakiovsky’s much loved score ‘The Seasons’ depicting the twelve months of the year.

Three performances are scheduled at Downtown San Diego’s Spreckels Theatre: Friday, Mar. 4 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Mar 5 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $29. For more information, visit www.city-ballet.org.

The 19th Annual San Diego Brazil Mardi Gras Carnival will be held on Mar. 5 at 4th & B Showcase Theater in Downtown San Diego. This year’s theme is Amazonia! Rich in beauty and color, this Mardi Gras Ball features carnival bands, stunning dancers, Capoeira performances, parades, and Mardi Gras masks and beads.

Come see the spectacular Samba Show, which features beautiful Samba dancers in their dazzling costumes. The lavish costumes are adorned in sequins, beads and feathers. Dancers will be accompanied by live percussion-

ists playing authentic Batucada rhythms of Rio de Janeiro.San Diego Brazil Carnival has developed a reputation

as being one of the largest and most authentic carnival celebrations outside of Brazil. The gala event signals the start of San Diego’s Carnival Mardi Gras celebrations, which culminate on Fat Tuesday.

Organizers say the event is guaranteed to sell out. For more information, visit www.brazilcarnival.com or call (619) 224-4684. For reserved VIP seating, call (619) 850-6349.

STAGE IS SET for SAN DIEGO BRAZIL MARDI GRAS CARNIVAL

The San Diego Brazil Mardi Gras Carnival will feature Samba dancers. The event has grown to be one of the largest and most authentic celebrations outside of Brazil.


RUSH TIME MACHINE TOUR ANNOUNCESSAN DIEGO DATEThe Rush Time Machine Tour 2011 has just announced a stop at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre on June 18. Tickets went on sale Jan. 28.

Returning to North America for a selection of dates between March and July, the band will be performing primarily in markets not played on the previous tour. The Time Machine Tour is an evening with Rush; performing their classics, providing a taste of the future, and featuring the legendary Moving Pictures album live in its entirety.

Rush – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart – is without question one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock history, equally famed for both its virtuoso musicianship and provocative songwriting.

And it’s not just the fans who after 35+ years are still passionate about this band, Rush was also just honored with Billboard Magazine’s highest touring accolade the “Legend Of Live” Award in New York City. Rush also received the “Living Legends” award in Britain this year. Responding to the fan and media support for the recent album and tour, singer/bassist Geddy Lee said, “Moving Pictures is our most popular album and one that seems to have passed the test of time most gracefully.” Adding, “We’re playing better than ever and I’m not sure we’re quite ready to put this tour away.”

Rush has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and garnered untold legions of devoted and admiring fans. According to the RIAA, Rush’s sales statistics place Rush third after The Beatles and The Rolling Stones for the most consecutive gold or platinum studio albums by a rock band.

Despite the touring schedule, Rush is currently working on their 20th studio album, “Clockwork Angels”. The band has released two new songs from the forthcoming album, Parts I & II with “BU2B” and “Caravan”, which are also featured in the live set. Both tracks are available as digital downloads.

Get tickets at www.livenation.com or call (800) 745-3000. For Rush Time Machine packages, fan club memberships and tour and ticket information, visit www.rush.com.

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LAKE MURRAY KIWANIS CLUBBy John F. Pilch, Immediate Past President

While no grass grew under the feet of Lake Murray Kiwanis (LMK) members in January, the month of February promises to be busy as well. We begin

the month with our regular meeting on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Marie Callender’s at 7:30 a.m. The same date, Gary Jander, an LMK member, begins his quest for the position of Governor-Elect of all Kiwanis clubs in the California-Nevada-Hawaii (CNH) District at the Mid-Winter Conference – North in Sacramento. We wish him good luck with his campaign and support his efforts.

On Feb. 19, Lake Murray Kiwanis members will be attending the Mid-Winter Conference – South at the Town & Country Hotel in Mission Valley. As one of the host clubs, we plan to assist with directions and FAQs and assist as hosts for some of the seminars during the two-day event. In addi-tion, we will assist Gary Jander with his continuing campaign to become CNH Governor-Elect.

Our evening meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Coco’s on Lake Murray Blvd. at Baltimore Dr. This is a dinner social event, with our Div. 31 Lt. Gov. Dudley Mills making his official visit. If you want to learn more about the Lake Murray Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis in general, contact us to RSVP.

Next up on the calendar is participation in the Guacamole Bowl in the Balboa Park Club on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at which time the winners will be announced. We plan to have two teams (Men vs. Women) registered for this fun event to raise funds for Sports For Exceptional Athletes. Admission is $5 per person and gives you access to all the guacamole you can eat and the privilege to vote for the “Best” in several categories. Law Enforce-ment teams from around San Diego County will also be entered to try to get the “Best of Class” honors. Please join us to help with a good cause. The Exceptional Athletes truly benefit from and enjoy your support.

Many thanks to Paul Vaden, 2-time World Champion Middleweight boxer, for his remarks to us at the Jan. 15 meeting. His remarks were as world class as he was and remains. We truly appreciated the time Paul took from his busy schedule at the Jackie Robinson YMCA and other endeavors to share some time with us.

Members of LMK participated in the cleanup of Navajo Road, from the intersection with College and Waring Roads to the east. Countless bags of trash, containing bottles and cans and thousands of cigarette butts, were removed from the roadway and sidewalks in the area of St. Therese Church. Their parking lot was the staging area for this community service event and we thank them for the use of their property. A photo of some of the LMK members who participated is attached to this article. The members are from left to right: Mike Valley, current LMK President, Roy Gash (yes, in his wheelchair) and John Pilch, who are both Past Presidents.

Our evening meeting on Jan. 26 featured guest speaker, Kathy Holmes Hardy, who is in charge of the East County Program of Aging and Indepen-dent Services. We appreciated hearing about the various programs available to seniors in our area of San Diego County. If you’d like to make a donation to help us with the expenses of these events, please make your check payable to the Lake Murray Kiwanis and send it to P.O. Box 191451, San Diego, 92159-1451. For donations of $250 or more, you may make your check payable to the Lake Murray Kiwanis Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization. The mailing address is P.O. Box 19283, San Diego, 92159-0283. Your donation, in any amount you care to send, will be greatly appreciated.

The Lake Murray Kiwanis Club meets at Marie Callender’s on Alvarado Rd. and I-8 at 7:30 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. On other Saturdays, we try to schedule community service projects, like the cleanup of the Navajo Road median and the painting of the comfort station at the foot of Cowles Mtn. If these service projects have some appeal, then Kiwanis may be the right group for you. Visit www.lakemurraykiwanis.org for more informa-tion about Kiwanis. If you’re interested in becoming a member of Kiwanis or to RSVP for a meeting, contact me at [email protected] or (619) 462-1408.

croaks as they claim their females and territory.A woman named Penny called before the meeting and asked if it was

appropriate to bring her very young grandchildren to the meeting. I was glad that she and the children didn’t attend. It’s probably more appropriate for the family to explain the facts of life without learning some basics at our meeting. I think Penny said that the children’s ages started at three years. Good idea to stay home on this one, Penny.

I’m not saying that it wasn’t an interesting, informative or enlightening meeting. It was very interesting and all those other things. The point is that Brad showed us a PowerPoint presentation on graphic positions that frogs take when trying to succeed at procreation. The acts seem difficult to perform. I wouldn’t call the intricate process love. It is more like acrobatics. The male croak says, “Get out of my area.” Or to the female, “looking good, I’m a virile dude.”

Sometimes males will mistake another male for a female. That’s when the victim gets anxious and says, “Don’t touch my junk.” The alpha male is just confused or as they say, “any port in a storm” will do. Eventually male and female find each other, eggs are laid and fertilized; the eggs will hatch and pollywogs will appear. In addition to their sex life we learned that frogs are primarily nocturnal. They dig themselves under soft earth and stay there during the day when their predators are awake. It was a good meeting. We learned the types of frogs that live in our county and the ones that are now endangered or extinct. The reptile exhibit at the museum will continue thru Apr. 3.

Ok people, I said in my last column the project at the lake would be done at the end of January. Actually it will be the end of February and that will include going through the golf course. Then the fun begins. The asphalt will be laid, and some trees will be planted. I was told that the new date of completion for every-thing will be the end of March. In construction as you know, things change. The rain in December pushed things back and demands from others not active at the lake or in our group is making the job harder. We simply want smooth asphalt and several trees planted on the lake perimeter. I hope that politics don’t prolong this project.

Lake Murray, Cowles Mountain, Mission Trails Park Visitor Center area has been plagued for decades by a so called “flasher.” As I have written before, this is something that I don’t like to write about, but it’s part of our lake envi-

ronment. The person who ruined our lake experience was caught, convicted and scheduled for sentencing last month. However the judge is covering all bases and wants him to be re-examined to see how mentally incapacitated he is. He will have a psychiatric examination and returned to court for sentencing in March.

133 signatures were collected to keep this individual off of our lake. We also want him to stay away from all parks, kiddy parks and schools. This has been very stressful for all involved, but we have to think of what could happen. His being mobile will increase the chances of more exposure in different communi-ties that don’t know him. No one should have to endure what many women have experienced. The recidivism is high with these persons. It must end.

Trash pickup at the lake will be on Saturday, Feb. 12. We meet at the boat dock at 8 a.m. For more information about the pick-up and meeting, call Barbara Cleves at (619) 463-9706.

Our next meeting is Feb. 17. Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat who was born in Haiti will speak. We meet at 5 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Wandermere Dr. and Park Ridge Blvd.

Lake Murray, from page 2

Photo by: Bob Batten


ROCKY LONG NAMED AZTECS FOOTBALL COACHRocky Long, the second-winningest coach in the Mountain West Conference, has been named the 18th head coach in San Diego State football history.

Long has 37 years of coaching experience, with 11 as the head coach at New Mexico from 1998-2008. He has coached in seven bowl games, including SDSU’s 35-14 win over Navy in last month’s San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl

“We are very excited about the hiring of Rocky Long as our head foot-ball coach,” Aztec director of athletics Jim Sterk said. “In the past two years, coach Long has been an inte-gral part of this program’s dramatic rise. We see only a bright future for San Diego State under his direction and will continue to produce student-athletes of strong character.”

Long has served the past two years as the defensive coordinator at San Diego State and has been instru-mental in its drastic improvement in the defense. Prior to his arrival, the Aztecs ranked 112th in pass efficiency defense, 113th in total defense and scoring defense and 118th in rushing defense. In two short seasons, Long brought SDSU into the top 60 in all four defensive categories, highlighted by a No. 20 spot in pass efficiency defense in 2010.

“I am absolutely thrilled that Rocky Long has accepted our offer to become the Aztecs next head coach,” SDSU President Stephen L. Weber said. “He has played a key role in the program’s transformation and is exactly the right person to take us to the next level of success.

“Over the past two years, the SDSU football program has recap-tured the Aztec spirit. We owe much of the credit for this to Brady Hoke. We offer Brady Hoke our thanks and our best wishes at Michigan. He has helped turn around our football program around in two years, and it is now on a firm foundation for the future.”

Long helped San Diego State finish with a 9-4 record in 2010, the school’s most wins in a campaign since the 1977 squad went 10-1. The Aztecs posted their first winning season in 12 years and won their first bowl game since 1969.

In his two years at SDSU, Long has coached six players to all-MWC honors, including 2010 first-team

The game-changing innovation of the 4-point shot will be on display when the Globetrotters take on the Wash-ington Generals at Valley View Casino Center on Friday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. and the newly add game on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.

Tickets for both games start at $20.00 and are on sale at www.harlemglobetrotters.com or by phone at (619) 220-8427.

The Globetrotters, who have contributed more inno-vations to the game of basketball than any other team in history, have implemented the 4-point shot as part of all of its games on the team’s 2011 “4 Times the Fun” North American tour, the team’s record 85th season of touring.

“The Globetrotters have been at the forefront of basketball’s evolution throughout the sport’s history,” said Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. “From the alley-oop to the slam dunk to the behind-the-back pass, the Globetrot-ters have long brought innovations to basketball that are now staples of the game, and we’re confident the 4-point shot will change the game of basketball going forward.”

Throughout the 2011 North American tour, which

will travel to 220 cities in 46 U.S. States and six Cana-dian provinces between December 26 and April 17, every Globetrotters game will now feature two designated 4-point shooting spots on each side of midcourt, each located 35 feet from the basket (the spots are 12 feet beyond the NBA’s official 3-point line). The 4-point option is expected to further open up the playing floor for the Globetrotters as well as their opponents, the Generals, and is expected to generate even more high-scoring action and competitive play.

“Bring it,” said Washington Generals President Red Klotz, whose team has not beaten the Globetrotters since January 1971, when Klotz himself sank a game-winning shot in Martin, TN. “Long-range marksmanship is a Generals trademark, and we’ve already installed several new plays to take advantage of the 4-pointer. If anything, this only makes us stronger.”

“I only wish they had this shot when I was playing,” said Globetrotter Legend Curly Neal, one of only five Globetrotters in history to have his jersey number retired. “I could have lit up that scoreboard all night long.”

STEPHEN STRASBURG 5K DRAWS 1,500+ RUNNERS, WALKERSSeventeen-year-old Nicholas Lopez topped 1,500 other runners and walkers to

win the first-ever Stephen Strasburg 5K and Run with Tony Gwynn benefiting the Aztec Baseball program in a time of 15:46. Victoria Moreno, 20, was the top overall women’s finisher with a time of 16:44. The event raised over $17,000.

“The turnout from the community exceeded my expectations in every way,” Strasburg said. “On behalf of all Aztecs alumni everywhere, I am proud and honored to be able to give back to this great university that has given me so much. This is a wonderful reminder of why San Diego is known as America’s Finest City. Go Aztecs!”

Strasburg is an alumnus of West Hills High School of Santee and SDSU. Following an outstanding career on Montezuma Mesa that included winning the Golden Spikes Award as amateur baseball’s best player, he was the number one overall pick of the Washington Nationals in the 2009 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. He debuted with Washington last season. The San Diego native still makes his home in the area. Stephen Strasburg congratulates 20-year-old Victoria Moreno who was top women’s finisher with a time of 16:44. Photo by Frederick

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS BRING FIRST-EVER 4-POINT SHOT TO SAN DIEGO

On the same day the Harlem Globetrotters announce they will implement the first ever 4-point shot into the game of basketball, they add a second game in San Diego due to high demand for tickets to the first game.

See ROCKY, Page 22


Joel Detjen

PUT THE PEP BACK IN YOUR STEPBy Joel Detjen, BSc and Danielle Schwaderer, ND

Do you ever feel fatigued, have difficulty sleeping, trouble shedding those last couple of pounds, feel like your memory is declining?

If so, we have a suggestion that may put the pep back in your step! If you suffer from any of these symptoms, there is a possibility that you may have low levels of vitamin B12.

Function of Vitamin B12:Vitamin B12 is a powerhouse nutrient within

the body, as it is required in nearly every cell for a variety of chemical reactions including metabo-lism, adequate red blood cell production, optimal immune system function, mood stabilization (through serotonin, dopamine, and SAMe produc-tion), cardiovascular health (homocysteine regu-lation), quality of sleep (melatonin production), thyroid function, and much more!

Who is at risk for a B12 deficiency?In a perfect world, we would live in the

absence of stress, we would refrain from use of medications that deplete our systems of nutrients, and we would eat our meals in a relaxing envi-ronment allowing proper digestion and absorp-tion. Unfortunately, many of us our committed to our active, on-the-go lifestyles that often cause or contribute to vitamin B12 deficiencies. Aside from stress, one can become vitamin B12 deficient for a variety of reasons, some of which include: increasing age, vegetarian/vegan diets, elite athletic performance, pernicious anemia, indigestion, low stomach acid levels, bowel condi-tions, regular alcohol consumption, and use of certain medications such as antibiotics, antacids, Nexium, Prilosec, Pepcid, Tagamet, hormone therapy, and birth control pills.

Symptoms:When our bodies are low in vitamin B12, we

can experience slight disruptions in energy, mood or sleep up to severe symptoms, affecting many organ systems. Low levels of vitamin B12 can be diagnosed by a simple blood test, but most often, are diagnosed clinically based upon symptoms that the individual is experiencing. In addition to what is listed above, other symptoms and conditions associated with low levels of vitamin B12 include: Dizziness, heart palpitations, easy bruising, cardiovascular disease, thyroid condi-tions, numbness & tingling in extremities, insomnia, irritability, depression, recurrent viral infections, anemia, and PMS.

Sources:Vitamin B12 is found in many foods including meats, fish, eggs, and fortified nutritional yeast. Aside from diet, there are several options for supplementation that can be quite effective at restoring vitamin B12 levels within the body. The best options for supplementation of vitamin B12 remain through sublingual forms and intramus-cular injections. Additionally, it is recommended to supplement B vitamins in the morning, as they

HEALTH CALENDARFREE SEMINAR: HEALTHY HABITS, HEALTHY HEARTS

From stress manage-ment, nutrition, fitness to medical advice, get tips from a panel of experts to learn simple lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk of heart disease.

Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Sharp Grossmont Hospital’s Main Auditorium. Includes light snacks. Free to the public. Call 1-800-82 SHARP (1-800-827-4277), or visit www.sharp.com/grossmont to register.

“In Concert for Cancer” Aboard USS Midway Museum. A contempo-rary jazz concert to benefit research and patient services at Scripps Cancer Center is set for Friday, Mar. 11 from 6:30-10:00 p.m. aboard the USS Midway Museum, alongside Navy Pier in down-town San Diego.

The inaugural “In Concert for Cancer” fund-raising concert will feature a lineup of five world-renowned jazz recording artists, who will perform under the stars on the aircraft carrier muse-um’s flight deck. Performers include guitarist Richard Smith, veteran keyboardist and composer Gregg Karukas, and fellow saxo-phonists Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole and Kim Waters.

Tickets start at $50/ person. VIP tickets are avail-able for $100 per person and include front-row seating and backstage meet-and-greet with world-class musicians prior to the show. To purchase tickets, visit www.cjazz.com. “In Concert for Cancer” is produced by Cjazz and presented by Scripps Health. The USS Midway Museum is located at 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, 92101.

By Tom Koppel

The Obesity PandemicIt’s no wonder that most of us are so discouraged

with our weight. Most of us have gone on at least one diet and together we spend over $30 billion a year on diets. Medical studies, however, show us that nearly everyone who loses weight on a weight loss program will gain all that weight back and more in just a couple years.

We are the most overfed and undernourished society in the history of mankind. And the problem gets worse and worse. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 1990 most states had an obesity rate between 10% and 14%. By 1998, most states had obesity rates between 15% and 19%. By 2007 the majority of states had obesity rates between 25% and 29% and a few states had rates at or above 30%.

Why Diets Don’t WorkSo why don’t diets work? There are three reasons.The first reason is simple—weight loss programs

are a short-term solution for a long-term problem. The fact that people go on a diet implies that they will go off the diet. Diets are meant to be tempo-rary measures in order to lose weight. The tragedy however is that people will not stay on a program

if they feel they are denying themselves, they are deprived, or they feel sorry for themselves.

Another reason weight loss programs don’t work is because they are not balanced. First we thought there was too much fat in the diet, then too many carbohydrates. However, to maintain optimal health we must consume a good balance of good fats, good proteins and good carbohydrates.

But the most critical reason diets don’t work is because they fail to address what is most often the underlying cause of many obesity cases today—insulin sensitivity.

When you are not as sensitive to your insulin, your body not only begins storing additional fat but it also literally holds on to that fat like a sponge holds onto water.

Implications for Our HealthIn a study published in the American Journal

of Epidemiology, the relationship between waist circumference and overall risk of death was assessed in almost 250,000 men and women over a 9-year period. The overall risk of death in those with large waist circumference (men with a waist of 40 inches or greater and for women a waist size of 34.5 inches

OBESITY, ITS EFFECTS AND IMPLICATIONSTHE PROMISE OF PREVENTION THROUGH LIFESTYLE CHOICES

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“What book would I save if all other books in the world were to disappear” and “What San Diego Public Library resources do I like the best?”

Congratulations to all 86 entrants who submitted essays to SCFOL. Each received a Certificate of Participa-tion. Each student of a winning essay read his/her essay to the audience and received a $25 Border’s gift card and recognition certificates from SDFOL and Marty Emer-ald’s office. Local fourth grade winners and their (teachers) from Benchley-Weinberger Elementary are: Nicolas Manzanares, Sydney Zoehrer (Carolyn Hasselbar), and Owen Cooksy (Kathryn Aufsesser). Eighth grade winners from Pershing Middle are Haley Van Baale (Candice

Cooke) and Lauren Zartner (Jennifer Sanders). Tenth grade winners from Patrick Henry High are Zachary Maches (Kristen Seeker) and Amy Morrison (Daniel Miller).

The essays of Nicolas Manzanares, Haley Van Baale, and Zachary Maches were chosen as the best local essay at their respective grade level. They have now been submitted to the City-wide Contest to compete against other district grade winners.

They are eligible to win one of four $75 cash prizes given at each grade level, and the Grand Prize of $500 in memory of the contest’s founders, Jack and Carolyn Winer. City-wide winners will be announced at an Awards Ceremony to be held at The Balboa Park Club on Thursday, May 5, at 6 p.m. Good luck to all. For more infor-mation, visit www.sancarlos-friendsofthelibrary.org, under Current Events – Hot Topics.

We would like to thank the judges who took time from their busy schedules to read the essays. They too are an impres-sive group and include: Flora Hogins, Ann McDonald, Joanne Prescott, Barbara Woodhall, and Dan Yelvington. We thank Ann McDonald for coordinating the local contest and the partic-ipating schools and teachers who added the contest to their writing curriculums.

Essay, from page 12

Zack Maches

Forfeiting the financial opportunity of leasing out a second position in her shop to another hair stylist Jenna has chosen to leave it open and without the expected barber chair. She has done this to provide easy and comfortable access for her customers in wheel chairs. Her special customers will not have to struggle into the regular barber chair nor will they have to be served in some obviously out-of-the way spot in the shop. When Jenna came to San Carlos, she wanted to reach out to the community to provide a service where everyone would feel welcome and everyone would be treated with respect and consideration. Jenna has committed to giving a portion of her professional time to providing her services to disadvantaged, physically or mentally impaired, or otherwise needy children. She has also worked with Patrick Henry High School, and the GNABA, to find a way of providing haircuts for students who might otherwise not be able to afford it.

Jenna received her training and apprenticeship from some of the best instructors in the busi-ness. She has practiced her craft around the country, in Europe, and shared a partnership in another shop in the Carmel-Monterey area. She has done the hair of public figures and the socially elite and prominent. Having been a “high-priced” hair stylist, Jenna has opted for the more relaxed and much less glamorous option of working her own shop. She returned to a community she cares for to work with customers who she can truly “get to know.” Her motives: they’re not very different from a doctor leaving a profitable practice at a major big city hospital to become a general practitioner in a rural community. It just feels better.

Jenna relies on the referrals of her satisfied customer-friends to achieve the business success she needs to be able to continue her operation and to serve the community. Her shop provides a full range of services for men, women and children. The shop offers haircuts, styling, professional color treat-ments, perms, beard trims, razor cuts as well as a variety of hair care products. Open Tuesday through Saturday, Jenna welcomes appointments and walk-ins. It’s a rare treat to be able to obtain profes-sional services at bargain prices and all the while knowing that you are also helping the community by visiting Jenna’s Barber Shoppe. Most importantly, Jenna would like to extend her sincere grati-tude to those faithful and loving clients who have supported her endeavor over the past 13 years at Jenna’s Barber Shoppe. Jenna knows that her success wouldn’t have been possible without them.

GEMS & JEWELSby Enhancery Jewelers, Kathleen White, Graduate Gemologist, GIA

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FOR FLOWERS What do ladies want for Valentines Day? Jewelry,

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Why give her roses that will only wilt. For less than the cost of a dozen roses you can give a beautifully boxed, long stem real rose permanently preserved in 24 karat gold that she can cherish forever. Start a tradition with a beautiful new colored rose every year. Chocolate pearls and diamonds are very special and calorie free. Yes she can have it all jewelry, roses and chocolate!

BIRTHSTONE OF THE MONTH-AMETHYST Amethyst is the beautiful purple variety of the quartz family. With a

hardness of seven it is a very wearable gemstone, making it a perfect accessory for all occasions. In rare instances amethyst crystals are found in combination with citrine making a unique bi-colored gemstone called ametrine. The combi-nation of deep purple and gold in one gem create a very rich warm tone.

Call Enhancery Jewelers 619-282-3900 for answers to any gem and jewelry questions you may have. Enhancery Jewelers is located in the Chili’s Shopping Center at 4242 Camino del Rio N.#17 (at I-8 & Mission Gorge). Open Tues.-Fri., 10-6pm; Sat. 10-4pm. Martin and Kathleen White have owned Enhancery Jewelers for over thirty two years. They specialize in diamond and gemstone jewelry, custom design, appraisals, jewelry and watch repairs. Visit us online at www.enhancery.com and become a fan on Facebook.

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tions depicting San Diego as the birth place from naval aviation to the jet age and beyond. On February 12, guests will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view an aerial parade with approximately 200 vintage aircrafts!

The New Children’s Museum For kids and kids-at-heart the museum exhibits “Animal Art”, which explores how and why animals excite the human imagination like no other topic. With help of an artist, visitors can create in the museums brand new hands-on studio workshops and play in their galleries with an energetic staff of guides who lead games every day and are armed with animal jokes!

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center For younger children, age 5 and under, the recently improved “Kid City” exhibition includes a fire truck and fire station, new little learner’s lab and an exciting ball wall with multiple chutes, ladders and levers. Parents and kids alike will also be mesmerized by the towering struc-tures – up to 6 feet tall – they can build in the “Block Busters!” exhibition.

The museum’s IMAX theater plays films hourly throughout the day and explores topics from the furthers realms of our universe in Hubble to never before seen marine life found deep below the ocean’s surface in Galapagos, to the world’s biggest waves with 10-time world champion surfer, Kelly Slater, in The Ultimate Wave, Tahiti.

Birch Aquarium The Birch aquarium features the wonderful animals of the sea with Seahorses Alive- more than one dozen threatened species of Seahorses, Hall of Fishes- 60 tanks of Pacific fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico including a 70,000 gallon kelp forest, and Shark Reef − a 13,000-gallon tank devoted to shark species that inhabit tropical reef habitats including interpretive panels on shark biology and conservation.

Guests also have the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with these animals at the Tide Pool Plaza featuring three living tide pools of starfish, hermit crabs, sea cucumbers, lobsters and other animals local to San Diego’s tide pools.

For a complete list of museums participating in Museum Month, visit sandiegomuseumcouncil.org. Four weekends, 40 museums—there’s no time to waste. Stop by Macy’s and start your museum tour today…


HOST A FOOD DRIVE FOR MAMA’S PANTRYMama’s Pantry, a service of Mama’s Kitchen, provides a nutritional shopping opportunity at no cost for men, women

and children of San Diego County affected by HIV/AIDS. The public’s help is needed in February to host food drives throughout the county, to ensure the shelves are full with nutritious non-perishable food items.

“February is the month of love, and we encourage local businesses, schools, places of worship, and social clubs to sponsor one or more of our barrels to collect much-needed food for San Diegans in need,” said Alberto Cortes, executive director, Mama’s Kitchen. “These donations will help us ensure that we can continue our mission of providing the basic necessity of life - nutritious food.”

Mama’s Kitchen hopes to collect 100 barrels of food for Mama’s Pantry this month. It’s easy to sponsor and host a food drive for Mama’s Pantry. To schedule a barrel delivery to your location contact

Bill Patten at [email protected]. Mama’s Kitchen will also make arrangements to pick up the barrels once the food drive has ended.

IT’S “SOUPER BOWL SEASON” FOR THE YOUTH OF UCCLM

For the fourth consecutive year, the youth of the United Church of Christ of La Mesa (UCCLM) are active participants in the “Souper Bowl of Caring,” a month-long, nation-wide program in which dona-tions of food and money are solic-ited to benefit local service agencies. The collection of canned goods and other non-perishable foodstuffs (the tables in Friendship Hall are filling rapidly!) will culminate on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb.6, with cash contri-butions accepted after worship. Both funds and food – along with blankets, warm clothing and toiletries acquired in the church’s on-going collection of items for those in need, will be divided between the Uptown Faith Community Service Center, a home-less outreach program of St. Paul’s Episcopal & Anglican Church, and Crisis House, an East County organi-zation dedicated to the premise “that the community should have access to low cost, confidential social/human care services.”

UCCLM is located at 5940 Kelton Ave., La Mesa, (619-464-1519, [email protected]). We invite you to worship with us and to join the congregation in celebrating our caring youth.

Save The Date: Sounds of Ascension Music Series

The San Diego Children’s Choir Concert will take place on Mar. 27 at 4 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 5106 Zion Ave., San Diego, 92120. For more information, visit sdcchoir.org.

CYBER CAFÉ OFFERS COMPUTER CLASSES

The College Avenue Older Adult Center offers OASIS Connections Computer Classes in their Cyber Café. These are easy to follow classes geared towards the computer education and needs of older adults, in an easy to follow and relaxed environment.

Thursday, Feb. 179:30–11:30 a.m.Meet The Computer: Never tried a computer

before? In this course you will get to meet the computer, the keyboard and the mouse and find out what they are used for. No experience necessary for you to take this relaxed and fun course. Class size is limited to 10. $8 members, $10 non-members.

Thursday, Feb. 249:30011:30 a.m.Getting Acquainted With The Computer:

Never tried a computer before? Wondering what all the excitement is about? Take this class to learn a bit about computers. This is a hands-on class that will acquaint you with a computer for the first time. Class size is limited to 10. $8 members, $10 non-members.

Availability is limited to 10 students per class. Payment is due upon registration. To reserve your seat, call (619) 583-3300 or visit us at 4855 College Ave., San Diego 92115.

ROCK CANCER C.A.R.E. ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES THEIR GRAND OPENING

On Jan. 18, the Rock Cancer C.A.R.E. (RCC) ministry and organization kick started the New Year with the Grand Opening of their new office space in San Diego.

Rock Cancer C.A.R.E. is not just an organization, but also one of the fastest growing ministries of the Rock Church in San Diego. With over 150,000 new cancer cases in California alone and 15,000 people diagnosed with cancer in San Diego each year, RCC exists to provide compassionate, spiritual, and emotional support, while connecting cancer patients, caregivers and survivors to avail-able resources to help them cope with the affects of cancer. RCC’s 200 volunteers help transport patients to their treatments, pray with them, provide financial assistance, tutor, deliver meals, and so much more. They fill in the spiritual and physical gaps that medical insurance does not cover.

RCC is one of 100 ministries at the Rock, that are part of the “Do Something World” vision founded by Pastor Miles McPherson. McPherson founded the campaign to bring people together and take action to directly transform the lives of the people and City of San Diego, and the world. McPherson will be the official ribbon cutter at the grand opening event, giving his blessing on the office doors and a quick speech about this ministry.

“We are so excited with the opportunity to take Rock Cancer C.A.R.E. to a new level and have an office space to expand and grow not only our employees, but daily duties and environment as well…it’s truly a dream come true” RCC Founder, Tamela Reed said. “I feel blessed and honored to be able to take Mile McPher-son’s Do Something World vision and contribute to it reaching past the church doors and into the community.”

The Rock is San Diego’s largest church and the 19th largest church in the nation according to Outreach Magazine’s 2009 “100 Largest and Fastest-Growing Churches in America” survey. It was started in 2000 by Pastor Miles McPherson, a former NFL player. Over 12,000 people attend the Rock’s five Sunday services.For more information visit www.therocksandiego.org.

Flashmob Performance To Benefit Rock Cancer C.A.R.E.Over 1,000 Flashmob and dance enthusiasts will join volun-

teers for a Balboa Park Cleanup Event on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Organ Pavilion.

Brandon Henschel Professional choreographer/dancer and host of VH1’s “Dance Cam Slam,” choreographed the routine and has been training dancers. On-lookers and dance-enthusiasts are encouraged to join the group day-of. Prior to the flashmob, volun-teers will help clean up Balboa Park.

The FLASHMOB is just one of two events in February hosted by the Rock Cancer C.A.R.E, (RCC). Both events are created to highlight cancer awareness and provide support and healing to those affected by the disease. The following week, volunteers are encouraged to serve at Rock the House, on Feb. 19, at the Ronald McDonald house. Sponsored by the Rock Cancer C.A.R.E. KIDZ program, volunteers will host special activities, including a pancake breakfast for the hospital staff and performances from the Rock Church Hip Hop ministry.

For more information, visit www.rockcancercare.org.

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Congratulations on the terrific new look.

Please accept my congratula-tions on the terrific new look of the Mission Times Courier. The publi-cation, from cover to cover, is easy on the eyes, especially the enlarged fonts for news articles, which make it easier for our seniors and others who may be visually impaired to read the community news. Your coverage has become more comprehensive, which is most appreciated by groups that struggle for publicity, as well as residents whose achievements should be shared with their friends and neighbors. The “new” Mission Times Courier has evolved into a true community publication and you should be proud of your achieve-ment. Many thanks from the resi-dents of San Carlos and the Navajo Communities for your efforts.

John Pilch, President, San Carlos Area Council

Love your new format.I just wanted to let you know

how much I love your new format for the Mission Times Courier! It looks fantastic!!! Good job! I especially love the Pet Page, as I’m an animal lover. I loved the article about the student’s semester at sea. I also noticed Judy McCarty’s request for more volun-teers at the library - I’ll contact her when I retire later this year. What a wealth of information, through and through, your “new” paper is! Thank you again for a truly enjoyable and informative reading experience!

Vera

Looks Good.I just wanted to say the Mission

Times Courier looks really good this month. I live in San Carlos so I get the Courier delivered to my house.Anyway I like the expanded version, well done. Thank you,

Paul,

Editor’s note: On behalf of the Mission Times Courier staff, thanks for your feedback John, Vera, and Paul! We look forward to continue serving the community. - Jeff Barnes

What are your thoughts on happenings in the community? The Mission Times Courier welcomes Letters to the Editor. Letters can be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to Letter To The Editor, 6549 Mission Gorge Road #199, San Diego, CA 92120. We look forward to hearing from you!

Apr. 11-15. This enrollment period is only for students who will be new to Patrick Henry for the 2011-2012 school year, live within the Patrick Henry boundaries, and are not currently attending Pershing Middle School or Lewis Middle School. Eighth graders at Pershing and Lewis do not need to go through this enrollment process.

Enrollment packets will be available to pick up from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the dates listed above from the Attendance Office. Once the packets have been completed, an appointment will be made with the counseling office for course selection. The following docu-ments are required for enrollment: copies of current transcripts and progress report from the school student is currently attending, standardized test scores from 7th and/or 8th grade for incoming 9th graders, and CAHSEE results for all incoming 11th & 12th graders; copies of two proofs of residency, showing established resi-dence in the Patrick Henry neighborhood, i.e. cable bill, gas/electric bill, mortgage/lease papers (cell phone bills and driver’s licenses are not acceptable proofs of residency). Bills need to be current, dated within the last 60 days; copies of immunization records.

Parents are strongly encouraged to enroll during the dates listed above. Class selection will be limited for students who wait until August to enroll. If you’re not sure if Patrick Henry is your neighborhood school, visit www.sandi.net, click on Depart-mentsàEnrollment OptionsàNeighborhood Schools Finder. If you have any questions, contact the Patrick Henry Attendance Office at (619) 286-7700, ext. 2212 or 2213.

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or greater) was compared to those with individuals of normal waist circumference (less than the above). The results of this study were that those with the higher waist circumferences were found to have a 23% increased risk of premature death.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Harvard Medical School analyzed 44,636 women who were part of the famous Nurses Health Study. At the beginning of the study in 1976, the average age of the women was 50. The partici-pants were followed up every two years for the duration of the 16 year study. The researchers looked for associations between a large waist size and an increased risk of death from heart disease, cancer, and all causes of death.

The women with waist sizes of 35 inches were found to be 79% more likely to die from all causes of mortality at a given age compared to women with the smallest waist sizes (28 inches or less).

The women with waist sizes of 35 inches or more had a 99% increased risk of dying from heart disease at a given age compared to women with the smallest waist sizes.

What’s more, the study showed that those with larger waist sizes are also at much higher risk of getting cancer. Cancer mortality risk was found to be 63% higher for women in the highest 20% of waist sizes compared to the lowest 20%.

The Promise of PreventionHappily, the science is clear. Lifestyle changes work to reduce significantly

your risk of premature death. You can prevent pain and disease by as much as 90%, and you can often reverse the effects of bad habits.

Tom Koppel is the Program Coordinator for “Healthy You”. Tom is available for speeches where he goes into detail about the four key lifestyle changes that can be made for optimal health and weight through lifestyle choices. “Healthy You” is a group of certified coaches who hold small group classes (15-20 is ideal) and indi-vidual coaching programs where they coach people to adopt healthy lifestyle habits. Tom and “Healthy You” can be reached at 619-460-4910, by email at [email protected] and on the internet at www.healthyyouonline.net.

selections junior Miles Burris and sophomore Leon McFadden.

At New Mexico, Long compiled a school-record 65 victories and led the Lobos to five bowl game appearances in his final seven seasons, despite inheriting a team that had three winning seasons the previous 15 years. His teams were bowl eligible in seven of his final eight campaigns.

Long, the 2002 Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year, has earned a national reputation for producing one of the nation’s stingiest defensive units. In his final nine seasons in Albuquerque, Long’s defensive units ranked among the top 30 in fewest yards allowed six times and among the top 40 nation-ally against the rush every year. In addition, six times his units were among the top 26 in fewest rushing yards allowed per game, including fifth-place finishes in both 2001 and 2003.

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

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

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

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

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

Tait’s Tree Service. Trimming, shaping, removals, stump grinding, hedges, and yard clean up. 48 year Allied Gardens resident. Senior discounts available. Quality service at affordable prices. License 777395 Call 619-583-5771. (10/11)

Locksmith – Discount Deadbolts & Rekeying – security door viewers, patio door locks, simulated alarms, magnetic door stops. Cliff Henderson 619-840-3327 – Lic #LCO4353 – Bonded – Never a trip charge! (10/11)

German Setter Tile and Marble. Professional stone/tilesetter with 26 years experience. European craftsmanship. Punctual & dependable. License #872804. Contact Jens Sedemund: 619-415-6789 or [email protected]. (10/11)

Computer Repair-Set-Up-Tune Up. PC help. For families, seniors, home offices. Trusted in Homes for over 25 years. Call 619-992-5882. CA Lic #81527. (10/11)

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

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

Keith Everett Construction and Handyman Service: All phases of home remodeling and repair. Window and Door replacement specialist. Repair or build any style of fence, deck or patio cover. Senior discount, references, and member of the BBB. No job too small. Lic #878703. Call 619-255-3499. (07/11)

Wallcovering Contractor - Enhance the beauty and value of your home! Removal, prep and installation. Precise, superior workmanship by Mr. Elisha Blatt, Lic.# 644396. Discounts on wallcoverings available. Free estimates. 619-582-4449. (07/11)

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

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

Handy Man + Remodel + Additions. Full service, local & independent. Expert journeyman all trades. Member BBB. Call John Irwin today – free estimates. IHI-Contractor. #762615. Phone 619-277-2077. (07/11)

Healing Touch Therapeutic Massage. Deep-tissue, sports, Swedish massage for rehabilitation and/or relaxation by appointment only. Introductory one-hour massage $35 (normally $50) at home office by certified LMT and HHP. Call Suzy 619-767-8866. License #92010781. (07/11)

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

Creative Landscape Irrigation/sprinkler repair. Drip/drain/valves/timer/upgrades/installation/landscape lighting. 30 years experience. Cal Lic #736809. Call 619-465-2237. (05/11)

Creative Landscape - mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, fertilizer, pruning plants, shrubs, trees. Weekly/bi-weekly service. Cal Lic #736809. 30 years exp. 619-465-2237. (05/11)

Handyman-Construction-Repair of Plumbing Electrical, heating, fencing, decking, roofing, installation of doors, windows, flooring. Free estimates, 17 years in the construction field. Raised in Allied Gardens, References. 24/7 service. Dan Paterson 619-481-9978 (05/11)

At Home Care Systems. Elder care, personal care, reminder service, homemaker, errands, your home – your hours. Bonded, insured. 619-582-9819. (05/11)

Just Ask Crystal - specializing in odd jobs for seniors but all ages welcome. Organizing home & yard. Errands/meal preparation. Caretaker reprieve. Moving? Downsizing? Help before, during & after. Vacation pet & plant care. Walking partner for incentive. Too many jobs to list, just ask! Gift certificates available. San Carlos resident with local references. Call Crystal at 619-887-1211. (04/11)

Lawn Maintenance Service. Small yard $30 Medium $40 Large $50 and up. Call James 619-465-2237. (04/11)

January is the time to prune your rose! Call James for Rose Maintenance Service 619-465-2237. (04/11)

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

Save water, save money. Upgrade your irrigation system with a ‘smart’ controller or timer. For a limited time, product and installation are free after City of SD rebate. Don’t miss this great offer. Call 619-251-3775. (03/11)

McCue Construction since 1976. Remodeling, additions, doors, windows, mouldings, drywall, tile, painting, electrical, plumbing, EPA cert. Renovator CAPS certified (NAHB). [email protected], 760-233-7893, 619-850-7744 www.ronmccueconstruction.com (03/11)

Let Stronger, Safer Seniors improve your strength, balance, stamina and confidence! We offer you fun and invigorating personalized workouts in the privacy of your home. Call Pam Melody, Certified Personal Trainer, at 619-962-7144 or email to [email protected] to schedule your free consultation. (03/11)

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

The Mainspring – Fine Antique Clock Repair. Grandfather – mantle – wall clocks repaired. Reasonable rates. Guaranteed work. House calls. 619-813-6884. (03/11)

Carpentry. Repair of cracks in driveways and sidewalks. Repair and replacement of patios, decks, roofing, fencing. Installation of doors and windows. 18 years in construction, no job too small. Dan Paterson 619-481-9978 raised in Allied Gardens. (03/11)

Linda’s Puppy Love. Bonded, licensed, insured pet & housesitting service offers daily dog walks, cat care, vacation visits, overnight care, love, care & attention. www.lindaspuppylove.com 619-857-3674. (2/11)

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

Let’s give your yard a makeover. Coast Guard Veteran recently returned to native Allied Gardens. Renew your distressed overgrown landscape with simple solutions. Tree lacing, pruning, handyman services. Own tools, trailer, hauling available. Family man; dependable, references. Todd, 619-286-3679 or 541-261-6422. (02/11)

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

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

Heating/AC. Installation, service, repair. ALVE Mechanical. Lic. 935043. Reasonable prices. Call Greg @ 619-200-8802. (02/11)

Painting: Int. & Ext. $65.00 average size room. Neat, clean and fast. Quality work. Free estimates. 280-7752. (02/11)

Yoga + Kung Fu – 5 Elements Martial Arts & Wellness Center. Classes for adults and children. Call 619-583-1277 or see www.5esd.com. (02/11)

Housekeeper. Affordable, reliable, honest, experienced with references. 619-764-1117. (02/11)

What homes have recently sold in your area? Free list of sold and current homes for sale with pictures. Recorded message 1-800-486-7611 ID 1041. DRE 01392134. (02/11)

REAL ESTATEGorgeous home and guest house in Fletcher Hills $675,000-$689,000. Breathtaking views with pool and spa on quiet cul-de-sac. Contact Lynn Dasteel 619-287-7777. (04/11)

Rare Princess Del Cerro Park, 4 br 3ba one-level house! 2,230 s.f. EZ care yards. Near park. 619-501-1883. No agents. $650,000. (02/11)

Distress Sales. Free list with pictures of bank foreclosures and short sales. Free recorded message 1-800-486-7611 ID 1042. DRE 01392134. (02/11)

BUS. OPPORTUNITIESWanted:Independent...motivated...profit-driven entrepreneurs! Is your way of getting ahead... leading you to distress? Plug into our marketing system... Allowing you to be in control! For information call Dixie at 858-278-2120. (09/11)

FOR RENTSenior Living - San Carlos. Small + large 1 BR apts starting at $660. 2 BR @ $1,125. Pool/spa. No smoking, no dogs. 619-461-4111. (03/11)

FOR SALEWhite washer/dryer. Gentle use, excellent condition. $275.00 for both. 619-708-8085. (02/11)

Antique walnut chest of drawers. Four large, one glove and four small drawers. Over 160 years old. Good condition. 619-698-1957. (02/11)

Books-Poems by Alan Seegar, 1916, $5, Streams in the Desert, 1925, $5, Elbert Hubbard’s Scrap Book, 1923, leather bound, $25, 619-286-5464. (02/11)

Scan queen size sofa sleeper. Excellent condition, clean, rarely used sleeper. Light wood, cranberry upholstery, $450. 619-469-4759. (02/11)

WANTEDPermanent, loving homes for foster cats rescued from highkill shelter. Fixed, tested, shots. Extremely affectionate, playful! Adoption donations accepted! Tortie, Tabby, Snowshoe, B/W, etc. 619-933-8372. (02/11)

NOTICESRepublican Women are welcome to attend monthly Navajo Canyon Republican Women, Fed. lunch mtgs. We meet 2nd Tuesday at The Brigantine Restaurant, La Mesa. 619-697-2235. (02/11)

San Carlos Garden Club, 4th Tuesdays (Sept. thru June) at 9:30am, St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 6556 Park Ridge Blvd. Master Gardeners discuss variety of topics. Feb. 22 meeting to include tour of Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College. (619) 583-8008. (02/11)

Great Variety Singing Show by S.D. Choraleers! 4:30pm, Sat. Feb. 12 at Patrick Henry H.S. $8 show only, $20 for show+dinner. Tix:619-501-7298 (02/11)

PFLAG East County. Meets second Monday of the month at 7pm in the library at Summit UU Fellowship, 8778 Cottonwood Ave, Santee. 619-334-8214. (01/11)

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By Virginia MartinMark your calendars for Sunday, Mar. 27 for the

15th Annual Rolando Street Fair. Your faithful planning committee has joined forces with the College Area Busi-ness Improvement District and the College Neighbor-hoods Foundation to ensure another successful event for our community.

The event will be located on Rolando Blvd. between El Cajon Blvd. and Solita Avenue from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Over 100 vendor booths and non-profit community organizations are participating with hand-made items for

sale, delicious food, and services to offer. There will also be a Kid’s Corner with rides and activities.

The music has been booked with awesome local talent! The band schedule includes: Gone Tomorrow, Steph Johnson, Billy Midnight, Quino of Big Mountain with full band, Len Rainey and the Midnight Players.

Volunteers are still needed for the Street Fair. If you would like to help, contact Doug Lister at (619) 261-5895 or [email protected]. For more information and vendor applications, visit www.rolandocommunitycouncil.org.

SAVE THE DATE FOR 15TH ANNUAL ROLANDO STREET FAIR

DEL CERROACTION COUNCILBy Jay Wilson, President

The quarterly meeting of the Del Cerro Action Council was held at Temple Emanu-El on Jan. 27, and chaired by DCAC board member Anita Colmie. Police Sgt. Jeff Napier from Eastern Division, reported crime in our neighborhood is very quiet. There have been a few random crimes involving parked vehicles, and most have been a crime of opportunity; something of value in plain sight. Sgt. Napier urged everyone to place valuables out of site and if possible, park your cars in the driveway. He also reaffirmed when you see something out of the ordinary in your neighborhood, call the police busi-ness office at (619) 231-5000. Residents raised their concern with the speed and amount of traffic on Lambda Drive in back of Hearst Elementary; the result of all of the youth sports teams playing and practicing at the school.

Our elected officials were well represented. Andrea Jones, [email protected], from US Congressman Duncan Hunter’s office, stated Congressman Hunter has been appointed to a couple of committees. His goal is to bring more jobs to San Diego, and he will hold a job fair this month. Ben Zeiger, [email protected], representing State Assem-blyman Marty Block, announced a Town Hall meeting on Feb. 4 targeting the state budget and proposed initia-tives. He is requesting public input on what should be done to resolve the budget issues. Assemblyman Marty is also pushing Assembly Bill 24 (AB 24) that will study the feasibility of estab-lishing another state university in Chula Vista. Letters to Assemblyman Block in support of AB 24 is encour-

SEARCH UNDER WAY FOR BEST LANDSCAPED FRONT YARD IN ALLIED GARDENSSherry Kelly Allied Gardens Community Council Member

The Allied Gardens Commu-nity Council invites you and all your neighbors for an opportunity to be grand prize winner of the best land-scaped front yard in our neighbor-hood. And, what other community in San Diego has the word “gardens” in its name? Voila!!

The Council has teamed up with The Home Depot to help judge the contest. The details have yet to be set forth, and it’s very important that you begin your plans today to enter the contest. After the selection has been made, visit our booth at Spring-Fest which will be held on May 13-14 to see if you are the winner. As you know, SpringFest is held at the Allied Gardens Community Park located at 5155 Greenbrier Ave. in our lovely community.

Look for details in the upcoming issues and be sure to tell all your neighbors. Pass this information along in your emails. Just think, if everyone entered the contest, by the beginning of summer our whole neighborhood could sparkle in beauty. There isn’t a better way to get work done and have fun while doing it.

Go to our web site and also keep informed by our Newsletter and the Mission Times Courier. And, remember, a well maintained yard improves the value of your property and provides a homeowner with pride of ownership.

SARANAC-MOHAWK COMMUNITY GROUPBy Gale Susan Barlow, Group Member

With a bright rising moon illuminating the Saranac-Mohawk community, neighbors met for the first meeting of 2011 to discuss the state of the neighborhood. Trees, safety, beautification, neighborhood lighting, the City budget, potholes, and clean-up activities all demanded attention among the topics of the day.

Councilmember Marti Emerald’s liaison to the neighborhood, Tim Taylor, described the success of the District 7 clean up activities that took place on Martin Luther King Day. The northern border of the Saranac-Mohawk Community, Alvarado Road, proved to be a rich area for an amazing trove of trash. Taylor also discussed the pothole repair program and encouraged neighbors to report potholes to the City Street Division at: (619) 527-7500. Neighbors may contact Taylor regarding other concerns at (619) 533-4774 or [email protected].

In other cleanup news, the northernmost block of 68th Street made good use of a loan of temporary City signs to remind residents of monthly street sweeping. The block ends in a storm drain that serves several blocks of 68th, and neighbors were happy to comply with the reminder.

Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol member neighbors reported that their radio crackles on silent when they patrol the Saranac-Mohawk community. Most incidents, in their experience, occur outside neighborhood limits.

Beautification Day coordinator, Troy Murphree, reported that the Urban Corps is a source of donated trees. She proposed planting street trees at the heart of the neighborhood, along the perimeter of the Harriet Tubman Village Charter School. The trees would join others already in array along Saranac, Mohawk, and 68th Streets. Discussion with neighbors and school staff will continue.

Murphree has scheduled the next Beautification Day event for Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are to gather at the 68th street fence of the Tubman School. The Saranac Mohawk Community Group is accepting donations of clean-up signage, supplies, tools, and plant materials at (619) 303-0505. All donations are fully tax deductible.

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

The Saranac-Mohawk Community Group is a neighborhood of the College Area comprising residential and business neighbors from the north side of El Cajon Blvd. to Alvarado Rd. and from Reservoir Dr. to 70th St. Meet-ings are open to the public and are held monthly on the third Wednesday at the College-Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Rd. from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The Group hosts invited speakers and advocates for public safety, beautification, traffic calming, and park development projects.See COUNCIL, Page 25


educational experience in the school classroom and at Mission Trails.Linda Hawley’s Nature Adventures! for children continues each month

through June. The topic for Feb. 15-18 is “Bothersome Backyard Bandits!” “Opossum, Raccoon, & Skunks.” Participants attend only one morning or afternoon per month; you may also attend the evening program for a different perspective. Factual information is introduced about different species, animal theme or topic each month, using songs, enlarged photos, props, real animal pelts, replicated skulls, scats, tracks and taxidermy specimens from the San Diego Natural History Museum. The lesson is followed by an easy trail walk and a return to the classroom, where children make a related, take-home craft. Visit www.mtrp.org, and click on Children’s Fun Nature Classes for additional information about times and registering for the classes. The cost is $5 for this 90-minute class, and accompanying adults attend free. You may also email Ms. Hawley directly at: [email protected].

Award winning fine art photographer Abigail Kurtz Migala is displaying her work in the Visitor Center Gallery thru Feb. 25. Her show is entitled “Blooms and Vrooms: 30+ Years of Flower and Car Photography.” Her work has been exhibited and awarded in numerous juried competitions and venues worldwide.

Become a friend of Mission Trails on Facebook: www.facebook.com/missiontrailsregionalpark

Flowers, from page 4

Joel, from page 18

aged. Mary Ann Wallace, [email protected], the new representative for Councilmember Marti Emerald introduced herself. She is responsible for Del Cerro, San Carlos and Mission Trails Regional Park. A concern was raised about the delay in replacing the three trees in the median on Del Cerro Blvd. in front of Windmill Farms. All trees were removed after being hit by automobiles more than two years ago.

The program of the evening was presented by Anthony Van with the city’s Water Purification Demonstration Project. The project runs thru 2012. The Demonstration Project will determine if reservoir augmentation is a feasible option for San Diego to increase the use of recycled water. The program will then be evaluated and a recommendation made. If approved, and it operates at full capacity, it will add 7% to our potable water resources. More information is on the city’s web site.

Board member Mark Rawlins updated everyone on the utility under-grounding known as Project 7 CC continuing along Del Cerro Blvd., east of College Ave., and on adjacent streets. Trenching continues and the project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2012. Once completed, all the impacted streets will be resurfaced from curb to curb. For more information on this project and other areas in Del Cerro to be undergrounded, go to the city’s website at www.sandiego.gov/undergrounding. The Lake Murray Trunk Sewer project is well ahead of schedule. Work is currently occurring on the front nine of the golf course, east of Jackson Drive. They’ve completed the installation of about 12,000 feet of pipe, and they have about 3,000 feet left. They’re expecting to install about 1,000 feet per week, and should have all pipe installed by mid to late February. The utility access road (or “jogging path”) is still closed and work there is on hold temporarily while they finalize exactly how the path and the water diversion channel will be restored. This work should be finished within the next month.

Several months ago Scott Miller with the Resource Reduction Group, LLC, made a presentation to DCAC about the feasibility of Del Cerro piloting a community-wide energy generation/conservation project. On Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m., DCAC has arranged for the California Center for Sustain-able Energy (CCSE), to make a presentation on how Del Cerro residents can reduce their utility bills. CCSE is an independent 501 (c)(3), non-profit agency helping residents and businesses reduce the demand on the electrical grid, generate their own power through rebate programs, technical assistance and education programs. CCSE also provides communities with objective informa-tion and long-term planning on energy conservation opportunities. CCSE will provide Del Cerro residents information on the various programs that offer rebates, and cash incentives to make our homes energy efficient. They will also show some of the technology available to reduce home energy and water costs. The meeting will be held at Temple Emanu-El. This will be an information meeting only. It will provide us with enough information to determine whether this is something the community can become involved with as a group or as individual home owners.

The next DCAC quarterly meeting will be Thursday evening, April 28. Let us hear from you. My e-mail address is [email protected].

can give some individuals a boost of energy. Windmill Farms carries a variety of B12 supplements that may meet your needs and is pleased to announce that beginning February 9th Windmill Farms will be hosting once monthly B12 shots delivered by Dr. Danielle Schwaderer. Stop by Windmill Farms today to sign up for your B12 shot & visit SymmetryHealthChiro.com for Dr. Schwaderer’s monthly vitamin shot schedule at Windmill Farms.

See you at The Farm!

If you would like to submit a question to our future “Ask Joel” section, please send an e-mail to Joel Detjen at [email protected]. Joel Detjen, BSc is a graduate of SDSU and is a nutritionist at Windmill Farms in Del Cerro. He has been in the industry serving San Diegans for 21 years. Dr. Danielle Schwaderer is a California board-licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) practicing in San Diego. Visit www.SymmetryHealthChiro.com for more information about Dr. Schwaderer.

Council from page 24

Valentine’s Day Spending To Top $15 BillionWhat labor of love? This Valentine’s Day, couples are

once again eager to shower their loved ones with special gifts. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2011 Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, the average person will shell out $116.21 on traditional Valentine’s Day merchandise this year, up 11 percent over last year’s $103.00. Total holiday spending is expected to reach $15.7 billion.


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By Audrey F. Baker, Trail GuideIn addition to celebrating Romance on Valentine’s Day and honoring two iconic leaders on Presidents’

Day, February highlights on our Mission Trails “naturalist calendar” began on the 3rd, with Chinese New Year. This is the Year of the Rabbit. Three members of the hare and rabbit (Leporidae) family call MTRP home. They are the sloped tree-climbing Desert (Audubon) Cottontail, the secretive and cautious Brush Rabbit, and the speed-racing (clocked up to 40 mph) Blacktail Jackrabbit. Described as private and introverted creatures, these keen, quick and equally serene animals can be seen throughout the Park. You may spot them foraging in their preferred habitats, darting for cover or basking in sunshine.

Our Trail Guide walks offer an opportunity for a chance encounter and an occasion to learn about natural Southern California, with its unique landscapes and habitats, local history, plant and animal life. The walks are free, interesting, fact-filled, and geared to all ages and interests.

Morning walks are offered every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday, from 9:30-11:00 a.m., starting from the park’s Visitor and Interpretive Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. Another walk starting from the Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, at the San Carlos-Santee border gives a different perspective of the park and its diverse habitats. These walks are offered from 8:30-10:00 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, and take in the historic Old Mission Dam.

Coyote seen at dusk from Father Junipero Serra Trail. Photo by: David Cooksy

at Mission Trails

Wildlife Tracking Walk is an 8:30 a.m. adven-ture held on the first Saturday, which teaches classic techniques used by miners and trackers of “Olde California” and modern outdoor enthusiasts, alike. Join in for two fun-filled hours of search-and-discover dirt time. Tracking Team members will aid you in identifying and interpreting tracks, scat, habitats, and learning about local chaparral and sage critters, and the plants that nurture and protect them. On February 5, meet in front of the Visitor Center.

Join us on Saturday, February 19, from 8-10 a.m., for our Bird Walk along the Oak Grove Loop Trail, which opens into a woodland area of Coast Live Oak and the rare Engelmann Oak. Walk with our resident Birder, Jeanne Raimond, who describes winter as the optimal time for birding. A host of migrating species join our resident birds and allow for a variety of sightings. You’ll pick up tips on bird identification and behavior. Bring along your binocu-larss and bird book, or go “natural eye.” Meet in front of the Visitor Center.

The February Star Party will be on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the end of the Kumeyaay Campground’s Day Use Parking Lot, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, Santee. View deep sky objects along with our resident star gazer, George Varga. A primary target will be the Crab Nebula that resulted from a supernova that occurred in the year 1054, which was recorded by Chinese observers. It stands as a perfect February New Year’s present to us all!

Birding Basics, presented by MTRP resident birder, Winona Sollock, will introduce you to five simple techniques for identifying birds at a glance and give you tips on getting the most out of your bird field guide. If you have one, bring it along! We meet on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. inside the Visitor Center, Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junipero Sierra Trail, San Carlos.

Visit www.mtrp.org for more information, clicking on the events calendar, or call (619) 668-3281. Special request walks can be arranged for any club, group, busi-ness or school by contacting Ranger Heidi Gutknecht at (619) 668-3279 or at [email protected].

February Events


CARPENTRYBest-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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CARPET CLEANING$15 Room / $35 SofaProfessional carpet/upholstery cleaning. Spot Treatment/Steam clean. Truckmount & Portable. Carpets look & smell great! Rug/mattress cleaning. Pet Odor/Urine Removal. Licensed & Insured. 10+ years in the business. 100% Satifaction Guaranteed

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CARPET COLOR REPAIRCarpet Color Repair. Are there bleach spots on your beautiful carpet? I use factory dye to correct bleached spots (or any spots from color loss) to their original color. The dyed spots are colorfast. Questions?

Call Professional Flooring Inspections.619-993-3817

COMPUTER SERVICESRepair-Setup-Speed Up Your ComputerPC Help for Families, Seniors, Home Offices.

(619) 992-5882 CA Lic #81527TRUSTED in HOMES for over 25 YEARS

DENTAL ARTSRonald S. Lessem, DDSDentistry - Implantology, Cosmetic, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Sedation Dentistry Evening, Sat. & emergencies, TLC

4990 70th Street, San Diego, CA 92115(619) 255-7480

ELECTRICALFischbeck Electric Inc.For all of your electrical needs. Solar systems, Green energy savings, panel upgrades and changes, remodels, recessed lighting, etc. CA Lic. #900788

(619) 749-7105

GARAGE DOORSGarage Doors & SvcsGarage door service, new doors, new openers, spring replacement, BBB Member, La Mesa Based, CLSB #904512, 619-464-0116

(619) [email protected]

GLASS REPAIRC&C Glass-Window & Door ReplacementExperience a true family business with more than 42 years of history. We know what customers want from a window company. We take ownership of all the steps it takes to bring you the highest quality Windows & Doors. Federal tax credit up to $1500 good thru Dec 31, 2010. [email protected]

Call 1-877-780-1222 www.ccglass.com

HANDYMANHandyman-Construction Repair of PlumbingElectrical, heating, fencing, decking, roofing, installation of doors, windows, flooring. Free estimates, 17 years in the construction field. Raised in Allied Gardens, References.

Dan Paterson (619) 481-9978

Handyman / Remodel + Additions. Full service, local and independent. Expert Journeyman All Trades, Member BBB.

Call John Irwin Today - FREE ESTIMATES. IHI-Contractor CAB=762615

619-277-2077

LANDSCAPE“Water Wise Landscape”Sustainable Landscape, Organic Maintenance. Green Design, Xeriscape, Rockgardens. Synthetic Turf, Water Management. CA Lic #633203

(800) 329-9887 www.aristocratlandscape.com

Payless Tree ServicePruning, Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding. Fully Covered with Commercial General Liability and Workers Comp. Insurance for your Protection. 35% OFF All Tree Services, Additional Senior Discount Available. Call for FREE Estimates. CA Lic #800853

(619) 938-1559 • (858) 568-0689

Pac West Land CareDesign, Green Design, Tree Trimming and Removal, Decking, Fencing, Stamped Concrete, Rock Gardens, Flagstone and Pavers, Patio Covers, Water Features. Over 30 years’ experience. Call for FREE Estimate. CA Lic #855731

(800) 464-7952

PAINTINGPaint by MikeInterior / Exterior Painting. Residential Repairs and Upgrades. Give Your Home a Fresh Look. Quality Workmanship you can Trust. CSLB# 710547

(619) 540-6946 [email protected]

PLUMBINGIdeal Plumbing, Heating Air & ElectricalWater heaters, Garbage disposals, drain cleaning. Video pipe inspections, water softeners & filtration. Visit our Showroom!Serving our community since 1960!

(619) 583-7963 Lic #348810

Affordable Plumber Complete Home / Business Plumbing / Rooter. Top Quality, 24-hour Emergency.

Lic# 696549 (619) 231-6670

Native San Diego PlumbingPlumbing Repairs and RemodelsCommercial/Residential

‘Family owned and operated in the community since 1967’. Over 50 years’ experience. Water Heaters, Disposals. We do it all! We beat competitors’ rates. 20% off First time customers. San Diego’s Best Plumbing Value. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. CSLB# 642924

(619) 778-0630

POOL & SPA SVCSBlue 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 Pool Maintenance. Buy 3 Get 1 Free Liquid Chlorine. Serving Community since 1965

619-282-2722

Big Tim’s Pool Cleaning Service“Your Neighborhood Pool Guy”

Reliable and expert pool maintenance by a licensed & certified. Pool cleaning professional. $85 Monthly

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REAL ESTATEReal Estate Done Right! Let me show you a plan to sell your home that works! Personalized, aggressive marketing, internet exposure, three websites attracting buyers, advertising campaign targeting EVERY San Diego Realtor, for starters. I live and work here, know and love our community. With you every step of the way. DRE #01392134Lynn Dasteel, Casa Pacific Realty

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REMODELINGBuilders ExpressKitchens, Bath, Room Additions, Painting, Dry Rot and Termite Repairs, Fencing, Decks, Patios. 30 Years Serving You.

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WINDOW CLEANINGGlassic 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 and sills included. Gutter cleaning also available. Exterior Cleaning / Screens / Tracks. Licensed-Bonded-Insured.

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Green Earth Window Cleaningand Pressure WashingInterior and exterior window cleaning, door and window screen repair & replacement, pressure washing, rain gutter cleaning. Residential & commercial service.

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