January 20, 2012
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Operation
Volume VI – Number 1
Election Mission Valley
Scott Sherman
Mindblow
Allied Gardens resident is running for District 7
by Vince Meehan
Genevieve Suzuki
Two laid-back dudes with a love affair for the '60s team up to produce one-of-a-kind effects for local music shows. -by Elle Winsett Ake Arndt and Josh Bohannon are two art and music lovers who are heavily into the imagery and sound of the '60s. Together, they make up the team of Operation: MINDBLOW, and entertainment entity dedicated to recreating the stylish look of the '60s. But there is no such thing as living in the past when it comes to Operation: MINDBLOW. These two guys are on the cutting edge of the music industry, creating something for bands that is rarely seen anymore. Liquid projection is their specialty and is an art form that was popular in the Haight/Ashbury rock scene of the 60s and 70s, and Operation: MINDBLOW is bringing that art back. It truly is mindblowing! (pun very intended). I met Ake and Josh at their favorite hangout, Ono Grinds Hawaiian food in Mission Valley. These two have a band as well, and practice right down the street. The band is basically a casual affair that they have formed with some mutual friends. Upon talking to Josh, I was told that their main focus is the light projection gig. This was before I started shoving my face full of kalua pig and spam sushi from Ono Grinds. Josh wasn't much of a talker, but he was eloquent when it came to discussing the artistic process of the projections. It was based on just "going with the flow", a laid-back attitude shared by both the guys.
Scott Sherman may not be a San Diego native, but he has lived here long enough to call it his hometown, having lived in Allied Gardens for 42 of his 48 years. In fact, Sherman loves the neighborhood so much he bought the house he grew up in. Sherman, an insurance broker who owns 5th Avenue Insurance, said he was approached by several friends to run for the District 7 seat. “My business is helping people and I always wanted to do that with San Diego,” said Sherman, sitting in the Starbucks on Mission Gorge Road. “The time is right – I have to do it in a bigger way.” Sherman already spends a lot of time helping others through various charities, including the Make a Wish Foundation, the YMCA, the Burn Institute, and the Children’s Convalescent Hospital. Sherman also contributes time to the Wounded
See MINDBLOW, page 9
See Sherman, page 4
Mission Valley Food & Toy Drive Volunteers arrive early before Christmas to help those in need. by Vince Meehan The San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council held their 24th Annual food and toy giveaway two days before Christmas at Qualcomm Stadium in Mission Valley. Secretary-Treasurer/CEO Lorena Gonzales led the event by pairing up children with age appropriate toys donated by volunteers. Families in cars lined up for food and toys given to those in need as a holiday gift. Volunteers showed up early to man several checkpoints where food and toys were distributed. Volunteers included members of the teacher’s union, Teamsters, as well as Mat Kostrinsky who is running for Mission Valley’s re-drawn City Council District 7 seat. Kostrinsky told Mission Valley News that this was his fourth year of volunteering and this year was far better than last year which was held in a deluge and flooded parking lot. He added that this event is actually the culmination a year-round effort which includes a food bank and aid for the unemployed. Kostrinsky explained how he gets involved to help families who are not as fortunate at Christmas time. “With some of these kids, it is the only gifts they receive, and I want to do my part to give them what we can,” said Kostrinsky. “The toys are not hand-me downs, Lorena Gonzales and Nila Mitchell get into the Holiday spirit.
See DRIVE, page 15
Deathsquad Demongods come to Kensington
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Huichol Art on Wheels!.
Reiki treatments are a part of Sharp Hospital's new focus on healing Page 3 Page 2
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SHERLOCK HOLMES: A Game of Shadows
Put on your Hawaiian shirt and huarache sandals and get ready for a laid-back, surfin’ safari-themed party at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Mission Valley! It’s an open to the public event which coincides with the wrap up of the National BBQ Association’s annual convention which is being held at the Crown Plaza this year. This year’s Caterer’s Showcase Dinner will feature three different styles of ‘cue, including California’s traditional Santa Maria style, from great California cooks: Dale & Tammy Ginos, When Pigs Fly Catering, Vista, CA, Robin Salzer, Robin’s Woodfire BBQ & Grill, Pasadena, CA, and Harry Stewart, Great American Barbecue, Alameda, CA. Contact the Crowne Plaza Hotel for details.
Huichol Art on wheels The San Diego Museum of Art is hosting a unique art exhibit featuring cars adorned in the traditional Huichol style. The exhibit runs from now until March 10 at the museum in Balboa Park. The Huichol are a group of 26,000 people who live in the mountains of central Mexico and are deeply spiritual. Much of their art is an extension of their spirituality. Huichol art often references deer which they consider the most sacred of all animals, and peyote which is used as a part of a holy ritual. www.sdmart.org
Watson& Mary Sherlock Holmes is back with twice the excitement, wit, and mind-boggling cases. From dangerously swift trains to heart-stopping explosions, Holmes does it again in the second installment of the most recent Sherlock Holmes series starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. The movie starts off with a rather pleasant wedding between Watson (Jude Law) and Mary (Kelly Reilly). Unsurprisingly, Holmes (Robert Downy Jr) is rather sulky about this matrimony, particularly because it he knows this means he will be losing his partner. But he successfully performs his deeds as the best man in his own unique flourish and whilst doing so, begins to take his first steps in uncovering the mystery behind the next case; a case which involves a man called Professor James Moriarty, who proves to be the most dangerously intelligent villain of them yet. When Sherlock Holmes learns that Moriarty plans to drag Watson and his wife into their conflict as well, Holmes is forced to take Watson away from his wife and the two embark on another quest to solve one of the most complex cases yet. Together, they aid a gypsy by the name of Madam Simza Heron in her pursuit to find her brother Renee, who may be the key to solving Moriarty’s scheme that aims to push Europe to the edge of complete chaos. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is brilliantly executed in every aspect, with every clue you are left at the edge of your seat, wracking your brain to put all the pieces together before Holmes can work his magic and solve the case on his own. The music is heart-stoppingly magnificent and is matched with breathtaking, epic scenes that are unmatched by the first movie. The attention to period detail is amazing and you feel as though you really are in pre-world war I Europe, a time is history that is rarely recreated in cinema. Of course as in every movie made today, there is a lot of computer See VIV, page 12
Same-sex Ballroom and Latin Dance Lessons
Beginner and intermediate classes are now being taught by renowned dance instructor Kurt Popp in the auditorium at The LGBT Community Center in Hillcrest. Meet new friends in a fun environment, get more exercise, and learn something new with Ballroom and Latin Dance! Get your dancing and social mojo going – and have a lot of fun doing it! Beginner's classes are Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and intermediate is Tuesdays at 7:30. Classes are an hour long and no partner is necessary. Kurt says "We are a dance and social club for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community (LGBT), focusing on primarily international ballroom and Latin dancing, creating an alternative to the already existing club and country western scene." For more info go to: www.diversitydancesport.com or www.kurtpopp.com
Congratulations AI grads! Five students enrolled in the audio production program of The Art Institute of California here in Mission Valley gave a presentation to prospective employers as part of their graduation program. Each of the students spoke to representatives from such companies as Taylor Guitars, Viejas Entertainment, Swank Audio/Visual, and Doghouse Productions. The presentations took place in AI’s state-of-the-art recording studio and each of the students showcased what they had learned at AI which doubled as a pitch for being hired by the attending companies. Joe Godfrey, M.Ed who is the head of the audio production department, told Mission Valley News that The Art Institute of California insists on going the extra mile to ensure that graduating students have all the tools and connections they need to find a job in the real world after they graduate. (top photo) Arron Sanchez, San Marcos - Video Sound Design and Pearl Lee , Hong Kong - Post Production (bottom photo) Bohdan Chaffee, Fla - Music for Video Game and Sound Effects and Michael Barron, WA - Live Show,Post Production
Ryan Poole, Alpine - Music
Beer Tasting in the Prado
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he San Diego History Center is sponsoring the Taste of San Diego beer tasting event Feb 18 at it's Balboa Parl El Prado location. The event will offer exquisite food pairings with some of San Diego's premiere local craft beers. This event will serve as a fund-raiser for the San Diego History Center as well as a celebration of San Diego's rich brewing history. Local breweries have recently sprung into the spotlight of craft brewing and are having an impact on a national level. Tickets are general admission or you can purchase a V.I.P upgrade which includes access to special brewed seasonal beers as well as seated dining. The V.I.P. event begins at 6 p.m. and the general admission function begins at 7 p.m. This is a must-attend for anyone who considers themselves to be beer craft aficionados
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Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama:
Two Points of View
Major changes could take place by 2015
YMCA Mission Valley
The Mission Valley YMCA is an asset to our community that many residents may not know about by Vince Meehan
(left) The heated indoor pool is the crown-jewel of YMCA Mission Valley. (above) Children can enjoy the playground while older students love the computer lab.
One of the largest and most complex YMCA facilities is right here in our backyard. The YMCA at 5505 Friars Rd. in the West side of the Valley is very popular with fitness fanatics of all ages. This facility boasts two huge pools, one covered and heated, while the outside pool is set up for lap swimmers. The inside pool is popular with seniors who can enjoy therapeutic low-impact rehabilitative programs. The outside pool is split between swimmers who actively compete, and swimmers who simply enjoy the workout. The YMCA also offers coached swimming programs where your workout regiment is similar to a competition level. The YMCA is probably best known by fitness types as a place to work out on spin-bikes and weight machines, and the Mission Valley locale has one of the biggest selections in town. Anyone can join the "Y" and as a See YMCA, page 14
Hypnosis can improve your health Southern California has embraced all sorts of alternative health programs such as yoga, acupuncture, meditation, and now hypnotherapy. Actually, hypnotherapy has been around for quite awhile, but is not that familiar with the general public. Hypnotherapy is the treatment of personal and health utilizing hypnosis. The word hypnosis can conjure all sorts of imagery of spells, trances, hocus-pocus and unwilling shenanigans, but the reality is quite different and hypnosis can be quite healthy and healing. Katherine Zimmerman is a certified hypnotherapist who practices here in Mission Valley. Zimmerman conducts private sessions as well as teaches classes where she teaches her students to self-hypnotize. She explains that there is no real See HYPNOSIS, page 14
Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama Project – which began to see life in January 13, 2010, when San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders brought the subject forward during his State of the City speech – was introduced to address parking and traffic congestion concerns within Balboa Park. Dr. Irwin Jacobs, a local philanthropist and founder of Qualcomm, later created and formed a committee to develop a plan to "remove traffic from the heart of the park and reclaim these spaces for pedestrian use." Officials say funds for the project will come from “private donations and a self-supporting bond.” No taxpayer funds will be used to “implement the project,” according to Plaza de Panama Committee representatives. The project is slated to be completed by January 2015, just in time for the 1915 Exposition’s centennial celebration. But the Jacobs plan, which involves adding a by-pass bridge that would route cars traveling into the Park from the west side to a road behind the California Building annex and Alcazar Gardens and into a new parking garage built atop the Organ Pavilion lot, has met opposition from community groups, most notably SOHO (Save Our Heritage Organization). SOHO sent a letter to the National Trust for Historic Preservation protesting the plan and filed a lawsuit contesting naming the Jacobs team to lead the project. Despite this, on July 19, City Council members voted 7-1 to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Plaza de Panama Committee (the Jacobs-led team). Since then, the Plaza de Panama Committee has conducted an environmental review and study, including alternative plans brought forth by local residents during public workshop sessions. A draft of the EIR evaluating the plans proposed by the Committee is due out in mid-January 2012. For opposing views on the Plaza de Panama Project, please go to page 4
Sharp Hospital focues on the
Art of Healing
Look at the picture on the right; what does it look like to you? A posh hotel or fashion mall? Actually this is the lounge at the remodeled Sharp hospital. A concerted effort was made to make Sharp hospital a comforting place to be for both patients and family members. I had the pleasure of touring Sharp with Director Cindy S. Murphy who gave me a behind the scenes tour of the facility. She explained to me that Sharp took the initiative to take the dread out of hospital visits by creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The first stop on the tour was the emergency room which has a separate discreet entrance for ambulance patients. This ensures privacy and dignity for the patient. She noted that the first person you meet upon entering the emergency room is not a clerk, but instead a registered nurse at the counter. There is no registration, forms to fill out or waiting for hours as in the past. Patients are accepted immediately and processed for treatment. As we spoke, a patient entered and was on her way to treatment in under 20 seconds. See SHARP, page 15
Crime around Mission Valley What can be done to prevent crime?
Dear Ask the Cop: I’ve lived Allied Gardens for years, even before it was completely developed. I’ve raised children here, sent them to SDSU and now I’m home more. I’ve seen this neighborhood go downhill a lot lately. What is the San Diego Police Department doing about the crime, and the blight? A Concerned Resident Seated at the desk of the community relations position, I have a unique perspective of being the point of contact for a community’s concerns. Hopefully it’s no secret police officers do not live in an insulated world apart from the rest of the community. Nothing can be farther from the truth. We officers have seen the same decline in many areas. More houses are for sale, fewer yards are being maintained, strip malls are filled with vacancies, cars are parked on the lawns and personal responsibility seems to be slipping as fast as the stock market. Naturally, we could fill a bookshelf with social theories of substance abuse, delinquency and economic tie-ins. The fact remains, your neighborhood as you perceive it has slipped. See COP, page 7
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MissionValleyNews.com — January 20, 2012 Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama:
Cars or no cars??
Opposing views on the future of Balboa Park
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alboa Park has been in the local news a lot lately. Perhaps you’ve seen the stories about the new Balboa Park Conservancy, the plans for a celebration marking the Centennial of the 1915 Panama California Exposition or heard something about a controversy surrounding a “Plaza de Panama Project.” Because Balboa Park is a regional treasure used, loved and supported by citizens from throughout the County, we believe our readers should be informed about any major changes that might affect it. Therefore, we are presenting the first of an occasional series of articles on that subject. We have invited two experts, who care passionately about the Park but disagree on redevelopment plans currently under consideration—the Plaza de Panama Project--to present their differing points of view on the project.
Plaza de Panama: is it for Cars or People? By David Marshall, AIA The choice is quite simple: Cars or people? Should Balboa Park be a drive-thru or walk-thru experience? Since 1918, other than during the 1935-36 exposition, cars, trucks and busses have dominated the heart of Balboa Park. The historic uses and beauty of the Plaza de Panama, Plaza de California, West El Prado, Esplanade and Pan American Road have all been sacrificed for the automobile. For more than 60 years park supporters and city planners have tried to chase cars out of the core of Balboa Park. But there is no magic bullet to achieve this goal and the lack of financial resources has allowed this problem to persist and worsen. When Mayor Jerry Sanders approached philanthropist Irwin Jacobs to help rid the Plaza de Panama of cars Dr. Jacobs quickly realized that the issue extended beyond just the central plaza, which had become a parking lot, traffic circle and throughway. Dr. Jacobs saw the stark contrast between the people-friendly East El Prado and the car crazy West El Prado. The East El Prado was reclaimed for pedestrians back in 1973 – why couldn’t we do the same thing for the entire El Prado in time for the Exposition Centennial in 2015? The solution developed by Dr. Jacobs will completely remove cars from El Prado and its related plazas, freeing up 6.3 acres of new parkland. When was the last time you heard a plan proposed for the park that increased parkland? Dr. Jacobs formed the Plaza de Panama Committee to not only oversee this ambitious plan, but to fund it with private donations. Traffic studies show that at least 80% of park visitors arrive by car. So when you remove 7,000 daily autos from the core of the park you must give cars somewhere else to go. The Plaza de Panama Committee is proposing a new bridge from the east end of the Cabrillo Bridge to re-route vehicles around the rear of the buildings to a longplanned underground paid parking structure, topped with a landscaped park, behind the Organ Pavilion. This new circulation route, along with an improved tram system and disabled access, is the key to removing cars from El Prado and the plazas.
Save Balboa Park By Bruce Coons, Executive Director, Save Our Heritage Organization (SOHO) www.sohosandiego.org The proposed remodel and redesign of Balboa Park is simply a bad plan. It is the epitome of reverse urban planning. Inflexible, permanent, with no smart or innovative transportation solutions, no restoration of historic features or spaces, and no plan for maintenance or future park needs. Instead, a brutal and destructive approach was taken for what was originally a goal of removing 54 parking spaces from the Plaza de Panama with an excessive re-construction and transformation of the landscape and hardscapes. The plan as it stands now is a means for bringing paid parking and thousands of cars directly into the core of the park. SOHO’s plan, found on our website shows how the original goal can be accomplished quickly, easily, with little impact, and for a fraction of the cost. Who would have thought when the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the 1915 Exposition was announced, that this National Historic Landmark with its spectacular Spanish Colonial architecture and graceful landscape would be transformed into what can only be described as an unmemorable suburban office park appearance with a freeway-like road running through it. No thought has been given to what would allow the park to move graciously, naturally, and elegantly toward the future. Instead it is being rushed to completion for 2015, in part because of that hard timeline it is an immature design with no feeling for the qualities that make Balboa Park special and beautiful. The name the Plaza de Panama Circulation and Parking Project says it all. No mention of restoration, beautification, or becoming pedestrian-friendly. San Diegans are being told to not worry, be happy about a two-lane highway and bridge attached to the Cabrillo Bridge, cutting into, through and around the park’s iconic entrance; the removal of fully grown specimens of graceful canopied trees between the plaza and the palisades to be replaced with soldier rows of palm trees, a three-story paid parking structure funded by a city bond and general fund, and the construction of concrete retaining walls as high as 24-feet and massive landfills in Palm and Cabrillo canyons. This new road will bisect the central mesa with a massive ditch and destroy the tranquility of Alcazar Garden forever, in one of the most majestic urban parks in America. If this project were to be constructed, the Balboa Park
Sherman, from page 1 Warriors, an organization that provides unique programs to injured service members returning from conflict overseas. Sherman strives to bring a “business attitude” to City Hall. One of his goals is to inspire volunteerism within the community to help overcome budget shortfalls. “I guarantee you could put a volunteer group together for the [Fiesta Island] fire pits,” said Sherman. “There are some [liability] issues there, but I’m an insurance guy so I know there are policies for that sort of thing.” Sherman describes himself as a fiscal conservative. He has the Republican Party’s endorsement even though the position does not require party affiliation. Having been a small business owner for several years, Sherman believes city government could profit from adopting a similar business-minded mentality. Sherman’s father, George, actually started 5th Avenue Insurance, hiring his son to work for him to learn about the family business. “There were no benefits for being the boss’s kid,” said Sherman, who attended Grossmont College after graduating from Patrick Henry High School in 1981. “It was kind of the opposite.” Nevertheless, Sherman stuck it out and wound up taking up the reigns. He’s realized success within the industry, sitting on the Board of the Insurance Brokers Association for nine years and serving as president in 2008. Sherman was recently voted Agent of the Year for 2011, just before he declared his City Council candidacy. When he’s not working, Sherman enjoys tinkering around his yard, which includes a sizeable koi pond. He and his wife of six years, Norma, also spend time with his grandchildren, Sherman’s daughter’s children, Kayla and Nathan, on a weekly basis. Editors note: Mission Valley News will be featuring profiles and interviews with all candidates for the District 7 City Council seat.
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Motorcycle officer is Feted Motorcycle Officer Robert Van Wulven, 33 year member of the San Diego Police Department, was honored by over 200 colleagues, family and friends right here in Mission Valley for his retirement party at the Hotel Handlery in the early part of this month. Also attending the retirement party was Councilmember Marti Emerald and Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher. Officer Van Wulven is only one of three officers who have ever served more than 25 years in the Police Department. His first day on the job was 27 September 1978, the same day that the PSA flight went down. Officer Van Wulven stated that he would greatly miss his riding buddies in the Department, but he can’t wait to get on his own Harley-Davidson and go for a joy ride.
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Vietnamese cuisine BY LISA COX
BUN NUONG Cold Noodle Dish
Bun Nuong is a popular cold noodle dish commonly served in Vietnamese restaurants, with some restaurants having ten or more varieties. Bun Nuong is made by combining thin rice vermicelli noodles, with fresh vegetables (shredded lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, mint, pickled carrots, and daikon), roasted peanuts, and a side of Nuoc Cham or Nuoc Mam (Vietnamese dipping sauce, the subject a prior article). One or more of the following proteins is added to the Bun Nuong: grilled marinated pork (thit), shrimp (tom), or chicken (ga), and/or egg rolls (cha gio). Depending on which protein or proteins you order your Bún Nuóng with, will determine what it is called. For example, Bun Thit Nuong is rice vermicelli noodles and fresh vegetables with grill marinated pork, or Bun Tom Nuong Cha Gio is rice vermicelli noodles and fresh vegetables with grilled marinated shrimp and egg rolls. If you have not tried this tasty dish, I highly recommend it. It is one of my favorites.
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MissionValleyNews.com — January 20, 2012
Guitar ZONe
By Dennis Hartmann
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Guitar Gadgets
It was last weekend when I decided, or should I say it was “recommended” by my wife that I should finally clean up my music room. I have to admit that I couldn’t stand my mess either. Song books on the floor, ideas for lyrics on scrap paper (that never made it), guitar cases everywhere. Not a nice sight at all. Then there was this outburst of joy “Ah, there you were hiding,” while I got things sorted out. I discovered my little teak bowl with all my very useful guitar gadgets in it. So here’s what I think should be in every guitar players bag (or bowl): At least one G7th Performance capo. This capo has proven to be very reliable over the years, although not very cheap. Then there’s the Shubb capo for my classical guitar, which has a straight bar versus the slightly arched steel string version. I like this capo because of its relative thinness. Then there’s the odd but cool Shubb capo C7B. It presses on the 2-3-4 or 5-4-3 strings, depending how you capo it up. It emulates a DADGAD tuning, which is not the same as (real) open DADGAD tuning. However, it’s fun playing with it. Then there’s my Allen wrench for neck adjustments (not used very often but good to have). Thumb picks are abundant in my bowl, most of them by Herco. They fit perfectly and their “heavy” (HE113) pick is the one I use the most. The Snark SN-2 chromatic clip-on tuner is not only cute, but also very accurate, even on the most nonvibrating guitar necks. The last things on the bottom of my bowl are the many flat picks that I collected over time visiting numerous musical instrument shows like NAMM. I really like that Dunlop nylon .60mm pick. Really cool for soft strumming. There’s a ton of picks, all with different thicknesses, colors and brand names printed on them. Wow, another “There you are!” I finally found the pick that was laying on the edge of a stage a long time ago. I went to see Pat Metheny and this pick bears his name. By the way – this pick is even softer than my gray Jim Dunlop – like butter. Till next time!
Cop, from page 3 The first inclination is to call in the closer. Get word out to the police and find out what they can do to fix it. After all, that’s what police do right? We swoop in with the flashing lights, badges and guns, and roll out a la’ Wild West with a wagon full of future inmates. And life can be restored to “the way it was.” Only, the way things were means a time that is, quite simply…behind us. The way things were done, the way things are perceived to be, aren’t necessarily the way things should be. I’d like to issue a challenge this New Year. “Be part of the solution!” Not to be a downer, but if you haven’t noticed, the fat of the hog (pun intended) has been rendered and used. We are a lean, mean and smarter enforcement machine. I recently was on a rant about my neighborhood, the streets where my kids play. And the thought occurred to me, “What am I doing to make it better?” I thought it better to reserve judgment and contempt until I learned more by active participation in my area. And so I ask of you a resolution. Not to lose weight, or save money, or practice random acts of cutesy kindness for a couple weeks, but rather to stand up and LIVE in this community. Do not just reside. The world will continue to shape itself outside your door without your help, but if you decide to be part of the shaping, you just might like what you create. We owe our success in large part to your help as active citizens. The Community Councils, the Neighborhood Watches, the Citizen Patrols, the Volunteers. These are the forces of change. Morphing a street into a neighborhood, that’s where life gets better. With down financial times, overcrowded correctional facilities, we see things like Assembly Bill 109 rolling out, where former inmates are returning to our streets. The “For Sale” signs aren’t switching to SOLD signs the same day and life is complex web of cause and effect. Things aren’t going to be solved by simply having the police stopping cars, making arrests and writing tickets. It’s going to be solved by Communities working together with the Police to make a permanent improvement in quality of life for your streets. In Eastern Division, we have the benefit of a wise and mature population. We have a Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol we’re proud to call family in this police division. The men and women have led wonderfully successful lives and now choose to donate their time in service of this division. They are involved; they’ve stepped up and become family. They know the challenges of policing and community and through their donation of hours, their streets are much safer. Our RSVP’s patrol the streets in a marked car, they search for lost children and Alzheimer patients, and they perform security checks, vacation checks and visit homebound seniors. They assist with crime prevention training for the public and help remove abandoned vehicles from streets. They do witness checks for crime scenes, fingerprint evidence and a host of other law enforcement tasks. They need your help. We want you to join us, have an active voice! If you’re 50 years of age or older, and can commit a minimum of three-and-a-half days per month of your time, come join us. Make this New Year a year for you to be involved, and you’ll be greatly rewarded. I invite you to join us as an RSVP. Please call (858) 495-7990. We, as your Police Department, will work as hard and courageously as ever to keep you safe and render aid in your time of need. We look forward to another year in America’s Finest City. It is a privilege to provide this service, and your Eastern Division Officer take it seriously. This year, 2012, make the decision to come out from behind that window. Put down the phone and pick up a badge. At minimum, attend your area community council or community group. Be part of the team standing between the criminals and the way you want it to be. Meet the Officers who patrol your streets. We attend these meetings. Together, let’s make a resolution to join forces and make 2012 the year of the neighborhood. Sincerely, Officer Edward Zwibel SDPD Community Relations Officer Officer Edward Zwibel is the Community Relations Officer of the Eastern Division which serves the neighborhoods of Allied Gardens, Birdland, College East, College West, Del Cerro, Grantville, Kearny Mesa, Lake Murray, Mission Valley East, Qualcomm, San Carlos, Serra Mesa and Tierrasanta. Eastern Division serves a population of 123,503 people and encompasses 44.2 square miles.
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Who's hot and coming to town? THE KEN CLUB LA rockers Deathsquad Demongods bring their theatrical '80s inspired metal to The Ken Club on Feb 10. Come on down as see what the hub-bub is all about SOMA Jan. 21st - Colossal Great indie-punk band from Illinois. Jan. 27th - King Conquer Angry deathcore metal... perfect for beating the crap out of the audience around you! And that's a good thing. House of Blues Jan. 20th - Dashboard Confessional Emo acoustic rock. Still "all the rage". Jan. 27th - Allstar Weekend Dancey pop rock. A band once popular with the Disney Channel crowd has come into their own. Jan. 29th - The Adicts Good, old fashioned punk rock from the 80s that is still more than a little relevant. Feb. 2nd - Dial Up Tour with Mitchell Davis See your favorite Youtubers Mitchell Davis, Meekakitty and many more sing songs, tell jokes, and generally make your evening a thousand times cooler than it was going to be. Feb. 3rd - August Burns Red Christian metalcore you can thrash to!
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The Casbah Feb. 10th - Young the Giant Groovy, relaxing indie rock that you can still headbang to! Belly Up Tavern Feb. 1st - Angels and Airwaves Tom DeLonge ditches the pop punk sounds of Blink-182 for spacey, alternative progressive rock. Feb. 7th - Dr. Dog Psychedelic indie rock influenced by the sounds of the 60s.
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I have a dear friend who is as good a cook as she is a wine aficionado. She constantly posts photos on FaceBook of her culinary creations as a means to taunt me and often includes the wine she pairs with her yummy treats. I decided to share her expertise with you because she is Sicilian and impresses me to no end. If we ever got married I would take her name so I could be Vini Oliva!
Pairing wine with Italian Sausage and Pasta by Christa Oliva I chose a Sicilian red called Case Ibidini Nero d’Avola which is a rather casual Italian red wine. It’s aged for six months in stainless steel which gives it a complex freshness without any traces of oak. It’s light, ruby red in color and has a nose that smells like muddled cherries with herbs. On the palate, it’s impeccably smooth and light. It is very reminiscent of a Pinot Noir from Oregon or even a Beaujolais because of the vibrant, ripe fruit and soft tannins. It might even taste better next time with a slight chill before popping the cork.
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Gina, from page 6 The jam-packed lineup includes: January 15: The Cat.illacs; January 22: NOVA; January 29: Breez’n; February 5: Ballad Mongers; February 12: Blue Rockit; February 19: The Cat. illacs and on through March 18. For more information call 619.235.4014 or visit Seaport Village located downtown at West Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway.
Building Industry Assocation donated 400 bicycles for Christmas BIA Cares, the Charitable foundation of the Building IndustryAssociation of San Diego County donated 400 bicycles during it “2011 BIA Cares Holiday Bike Drive”; one hundred more than last year. Monies are raised from individual BIA members and BIA related firms. Bikes were given to under privileged children in San Diego County in 18 different charities and toy drives. This years recipients included: Pro Kids Golf Academy & Learning Center, United Cerebral Palsy, SD Center for Community Solutions, County of SD Foster Care Program, Voices for Children, Promises to Kids, Channel 7/39 NBC Toys for Tots, KUSI Toy Drive, Channel 10 Toy Drive, It’s All About the Kids Foundation, SD Family Justice Center Camp Hope, Marines Families Overseas Program, San Pasqual Academy, and SD Center for Children. BIA Cares is now celebrating 22 years of giving and has raised more than $3.1 million for local charities. For more information visit www.biacares.org. Let Gina know What’s News and Who’s News in Mission Valley at 619.683.2434 or cordgina@gmail.com
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Mindblow, from page 1 Liquid projection is a process that is done live on the spot. During a performance, Operation: MINDBLOW is right there on the other side of the house, blowing water and oil tinted with different colored dyes around on panes of glass. This is all done on an old school overhead projector. They relish in the fact that there are absolutely no computers or digital effects involved, it is completely organic. Josh described the process to me briefly, but it was Ake who laid it out in one word: Experimentation. I asked them if they had to go to school to learn this unique art, and the answer was no. Josh and Ake adhere to the "Do it yourself" motto. They told me how they both began working together at shows out in the desert and at a venue called "Dream Street" in OB. These shows didn't go smoothly, but it helped them hone their craft so that now it comes as second nature. A big advantage is that Ake is a graphic artist, learning his trade by working for skateboard companies and designing decks. He possesses a natural need for artistic exploration, even if that exploration means adding live brine shrimp into their projections to add some bizarre spice. Operation: MINDBLOW also creates rock posters influenced by the acid-rock scene of San Francisco in the '60s. They even sell their promotional posters at the gigs where they perform their magic. These posters which they create for local bands are as spectacular as the light show. I asked them if they ever do out of town gigs, and Ake told me they occasionally make forays up to LA to support local bands that play up North. But he said their main focus is staying local. Says Ake, "San Diego's music scene is just now building up, and it's exciting to be a part of that energy. Up in LA, there are just too many venues playing all sorts of different genres. It creates an overkill that you don't have here in San Diego. Here it's a lot more creative and organic." With this in mind, I asked them what kind of bands they were interested in working with. I was pleased to hear that they were more than satisfied by working with bands such as The Kabbs and the Loons and didn't feel the need to expand just yet. But Josh did toy with the idea of colaberating with Brian Eno someday, which I felt was a given. We ended our interview by discussing the music scene Operation: MINDBLOW caters to. I learned that younger musicians have rediscovered the '60s and are adopting the retro sound and look. Operation: MINDBLOW found their niche very easily, and now there are even festivals dedicated to retro psychedelic sounds. This might not be where mainstream music is going, but it's where a niche of die-hard music fans are heading. It's up to us to keep an ear out... and, now, thanks to Operation: MINDBLOW, an eye out as well!. Check out Earthless/Winter's Womb III presented by Operation: MINDBLOW on Saturday, January 21st at the Casbah
(above) Ake and Joeseph work their magic in the dark. (left) Mike Stax of The Loons performs in LA under the spell of Operation MINDBLOW. (below) The promotional posters are collectable works of art.
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Breathe easy: yoga poses to ease sinus discomfort Welcome to the New Year – a time when many of us resolve to live better, eat healthier and exercise more in the wake of holiday excess, constant socializing and hectic travel. Unfortunately, all that hustle and bustle (not to mention the season’s signature cocktails and cookies) can leave our immune systems compromised; and no one wants to start a new gym membership or healthy cooking regimen with a head cold or stuffy nose. If the holidays have put a damper on your wholesome resolutions in the form of chronic or acute sinus congestion, yoga offers a simple, holistic and drug-free means of relief. There are several poses that can encourage sinus drainage while helping to sustain overall respiratory health into the bargain; and some, like Downward-Facing Dog pose, are accessible to beginners and advanced students alike. To perform the pose, begin on your hands and knees on a yoga mat. Place your hands a palm’s distance in front of your shoulders, keeping your knees directly below your hips. Inhaling deeply, spread your fingers and palms wide and ground your hands on the mat. Next, exhale and push back firmly through the thighs, lifting your torso to create an inverted “V” shape with your body. Continue pressing back with your legs to maintain a strong stance, and draw your shoulder blades apart and down your back to lift weight out of your hands and arms. Breathe and hold for 1-3 minutes – and enjoy the benefits of easy, natural sinusitis relief!
Group and individual classes in yoga therapy and Iyengar yoga with instructor Ann West, paying special attention to back pain and other chronic health problems. Group classes are held at the La Jolla Yoga Center. 7460 Girard Avenue, Suite 14, La Jolla CA 92037. (858) 334-4313.
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1) Chanel is timeless and this scarf will pick up any outfit. 2) Girls never get enough of handbags and animal prints will be following us into next year. 3) Speaking of animal prints, the wedges are the cat's meow! 4) Get your message across with custom graphic tees. 5) Stripes underneath a solid twotone vest is simple and classic. 6) This Western Bohemian style leather and fringe has made quite the comeback out on the town. It transitions from club to theatre seamlessly. 7) In San Diego, art and fashion go hand in hand. El Angel De La Muerte is a Michael Mahaffey creation. Luigi Vera is the owner of Luigi Vera clothing boutique in Hillcrest. For more on Luigi and his boutique, go to: www.luigivera.blogspot.com
Yoga at the Mission Valley Library Yoga for Adults and Teens Tuesdays at 6-7pm Are you looking for a workout program that’s easy to learn, requires little or no equipment, and soothes your soul while toning your body? If strengthening your cardiovascular system, toning and stretching your muscles, and improving your mental fitness are on your to-do list, than yoga is for you! Classes are free and open to teens (13+) and adults.
Yoga for Kids Wednesday, Dec 14 Kids ages 2-3: 1:30-1:55 pm; Ages 4-5: 2:00-2:30 pm Yoga teaches kids self-control, patience, and self-confidence in a fun and playful environment. No sign-up necessary!
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Safe Surfing - Avoid the malicous viruses that plague the web.
It was a little while ago when I wrote an article about spyware and malware infections and how to fight them. Today I’d like to talk about some simple measures one can take to minimize the probability of getting infected. Let’s start with surfing the Web. I still see a lot of people that type in the address of the website they like to visit in the address bar of their browser. This is actually a very bad idea as a typo could direct your browser to a malicious website. There are numerous reports of cyber criminals buying up Internet addresses that closely resemble the names of major Internet sites but actually aren’t. So rule number one should read: “Bookmark your websites!” Browser Add-Ons can also help identifying good and bad websites. Almost all Anti-Virus software now incorporate a browser plug-in or Add-On that create little checkmarks or red X’s behind search engine results. My suggestion: Heed to their recommendation and don’t go to a website with a red X. n with rtman a H Next up, good ole e-mails, the second highest attack spot for hackers. The rules here say: “If you don’t know who it’s from – don’t is Denn open it and delete it! Your pal sends you the latest joke in form of a link to a website? Maybe you will have a funnier day if you constrain yourself from clicking on it. Or your bank is sending you an email asking for account verification? They want your username and password? Trust me on that one – total baloney! If you give those guys this kind of info, then all you have to do is wait until your next bank or credit card statement. You’ll be surprised how much fun someone else had sipping Martini’s in the Bahamas, jetting to Europe or buying a diamond necklace at Tiffany’s in New York. And all of that on your dime. Oh, are you still typing www.goooggle.com after reading this? Too bad and till next time. Dennis Hartmann IT Consulting - dhartmann@pacbell.net
Viv, from page 2 generated imagery, as well as the green-screen filming technique where you can place your character in any given situation, no matter how dangerous. But if done right, this is not obvious and does not distract you from the plot as in many low-budget sci-fi films. Good artists can create lush and beautiful scenery that compliments the movie, while cheap ones leave you feeling as though you are watching a video game. Even the script is clever; it does everything from provoking deep thought to tickling your funny bone. Robert Downey Jr. is flawless in his portrayal of a very unkempt and seemingly whimsical but deliberate Sherlock Holmes, and Jude Law reprises his role once again as the cool-headed and precise doctor who cleans up after his partner’s mess. All in all, it’s definitely an amazing movie that pulls no punches. And it’s absolutely worth seeing again and again, if not for the incredible action sequences, then for the hilarious dialogue and relationship between Holmes and Watson that will leave you chuckling even as you walk out of the movie theater. Without a doubt, one of the best flicks I’ve seen in awhile! All movies are screened at Mission Valley's UltraStar Theatres at Hazard Center.
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Readers Write GOVERNOR BROWN TAKES A POUNDING Bogus Budget
Mission Valley Branch Library Zumba® Fitness at the Mission Valley Branch Library Fridays 1 - 2 pm When participants see a Zumba class in action, they can't wait to join in. Classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you're getting fit and energized! There's no other fitness class like a Zumba® Fitness-Party. It's easy to do, effective and invigorating! Classes are free and for adults and teens (13+) Sumi-E and Japanese Classical Art Class Wednesdays 3 - 5pm Learn the Japanese style of ink and brush painting. Expand your appreciation of classical Japanese art. Beginners are welcome. The instruction is geared for 55+. This class is being conducted by the San Diego Community College Continuing Education Center. For more information please call the Mid-City campus at 619-388-4500. (Adults)
“Governor Brown announced that his new budget includes $6.9 billion in estimated revenue that doesn’t exist. He plans to raise it by asking Californians to raise their own taxes in November. That fantasy funding guarantees another year of failed budgeting and extreme trigger cuts. “We already have some of the highest taxes in the country – the highest sales tax and the fourth-highest income tax. The last time a Governor asked voters to raise sales and income taxes two-thirds said ‘No.’ I have no doubt that they will say no again. “These tax increases will do nothing to address the state’s chronic overspending, or to reform debt-ridden programs. If they pass, the tax increases will take money out of the free market – out of the hands of those who earned it – and allow the government to keep overspending. The tax increases will be used as cover to avert further, necessary, reform. But they won’t stop the pain that comes from a chronic failure to live within our means.” Michelle Steel, Vice Chair of the Board of Equalization Elected to the Board of Equalization in 2006 and re-elected in 2010, Michelle Steel serves the nearly 9 million residents of the Third District as Southern California’s elected taxpayer advocate.
Cuts to Health and Human Services Are Unacceptable! “We are appalled that Governor Brown’s solution to California’s budget crisis is $2.5 billion cuts to essential health and human services. Since 2008, California’s health and human services have suffered an astounding $15 billion in cuts, and this budget only continues the gutting of the social safety net that so many Californian families depend on. From our quick analysis, the Governor is making a $946 million cut to CalWORKS, an $842 million cut to MediCal, a $163 million cut to In-Home Supportive Services, a $447 million cut to child care, and $87 million in cuts to various other HHS services. We must roll back the tide of continual cuts that target the same low-income and vulnerable Californians year after year. Instead of cuts, we need to budget for the 99% in California by supporting the health and social programs that will help restore this state to prosperity. We call on legislative leaders to step forward and protect California’s essential health and human services. Revenue solutions are the only way to balance our budget, restore our social safety net, and steer California towards economic recovery.” Vanessa Aramayo, Executive Director of California Partnership and Co-chair of the HHS Network of CA
Attention Local Bands!
Job Search Workout with Doug Elliot Wednesday Jan. 25 at 6 pm The job search workout is a series of workshops to help strengthen your job search skills, excercise your work plan and stretch your mind. No registration is necessary.
Send in a CD with a photo of your band to the Mission Valley News for a chance to be showcased in our publication. Remember any press is good press!
San Diego Shakespeare Society: Speaking of Shakespeare Bi-monthly Lecture series Saturday, Jan. 21 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm This lecture series enables fans of The Bard to meet and talk with some of the most engaging artists, journalists, and public figures of our time who have brought Shakespeare's words to life..
The Mission Valley Planning Group meets at the Mission Valley Library on the first Wednesday of every month at Noon. This is a public forum and your chance to voice your opinion. No decisions get to the city council without going through the Mission Valley Planning Group first. The meeting is held in the community room and is accessed from the outside patio on the North side of the building The Mission Valley News is your community voice and we would love to hear from our readers. Letters to the editor or news tips can be emailed to: Vinnie@MissionValleyNews.com
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Hypnosis, from page 3 mystery or hocus-pocus to hypnotization, it is simply a natural state that the body loves. Zimmerman told Mission Valley News that everybody enters a hypnotized state at least twice a day. It's the natural state that exists right before you fall asleep, and before you wake up. While in this state, you are receptive to positive suggestion which can cure you of crippling phobias. Zimmerman adds that you can also relieve chronic pain where conventional medicine has failed. Zimmerman has helped people lose weight, stop smoking, and improve self-esteem. The self esteem issue is particularly effective inn the professional sector. Zimmerman has successfully treated fear of speaking in public as well as confidence issues and procrastination. She has also treated mothers-to-be who seek relaxed childbirth as well as clients in search of sound and restful sleep. Health issues such as smoking and weight loss can also be treated by hypnosis. Stress is a major health issue in many people and hypnosis is a positive tool in treating and relieving stress. Many patients come to Zimmerman before surgery because a relaxed calm patient heals better. Many professionals seek help from workrelated stress, and once treated, become healthier as well as more productive. Zimmerman offers classes where the students learn to self-hypnotize and then treat their issues on their own. She discribes the self-hypnotized state as being very much like meditation and encourages her students to self-hypnotize at least once a day. Once the patient learns the art of self-hypnosis, they have the ability to self-help in all sorts of ways they never knew possible. As Zimmerman puts it "Once you have mastered this art, you have to tools to fix whatever has been inhibiting you. There is nothing to fear, because you are never 'under' hypnosis, you are 'in' hypnosis. Remember, it is a natural state and your body loves it. Self-hynosis is a not-so-new tool to used to improve your help and eliminate obstacles which impede your ability to succeed." The Mission Valley News will have a follow-up feature in our next issue where our soon-to-be fearless editor gets hypnotized. This should be good!
YMCA, from page 3 non-profit, they even offer breaks to qualified members who cannot afford the whole rate. Members who sign up on the Family Membership can enjoy free day care for their children which everybody knows is a huge bonus. YMCA Mission Valley's Director of Public Relations and Marketing Siddhartha Vivek took me for a tour of the facility and I was impressed with the magnitude of the programs offered. Siddhartha emphasized that the YMCA is a community based organization as opposed to a simply a workout gym. The programs offered include summer camps, after-school programs, and pre and post natal programs for young mothers still in school. They also run a skateboard park on Clairemont. But the YMCA is open to all ages and many seniors enjoy the facility as well. Alternative wellness programs like Tai Chi are offered as well as a yoga program designed for cancer survivors. The YMCA Mission Valley is focused on fitness, but it also involved in education as well. Recently local technology giant Cymer donated an entire lab of Macintosh computers with all the latest graphics and audio software. Students can create music, record it, and upload to any site they want to. Cymer also set up a video studio set where students can create their own news broadcasts. This lab is party of a large renovation that was completed a year ago which basically doubled the size of the facility. Vivek explained that the facility is very popular and is bustling with activity every day of the week. The "Y" opens at 4:30 in the morning for the early birds and Vivek says there are always people waiting at the door. The idea of swimming at 4:30 in the morning is absolutely mortifying to me, but then I could stand to lose a few pounds! If you love Outdoor activity, you will love both the lap pool and the outdoor soccer arena. Mission Valley has lot's of sun so take advantage!
THE MISSION VALLEY PLANNING GROUP NEEDS YOU!
The Mission Valley Planning Group needs candidates for board positions
On Wednesday, March 7, 2012 the Mission Valley Planning Group (“MVPG”) will hold a General Election of Members to serve on its Board. The General Meeting and Election will be at Noon, in the Community Room, Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego. The MVPG Board represents the General Members of the Mission Valley Planning Group and is an all-volunteer group. Its primary purpose is to advise the City Council, Planning Commission and other governmental agencies as may be appropriate in the initial preparation, adoption of, implementation of, or amendment to the general or community plan as it pertains to the area or areas of influence of Mission Valley. Only General Members who have attended a minimum of two (2) meetings of the MVPG in the twelve (12) months prior to the February 2012 regular meeting qualify to fill any Board position. Attendance at the required meetings must be documents in the minutes of the meetings. Each term is four (4) years and three (3) positions will be filled in the General Election in each of the following classifications: Class I: Property owner, who is an individual identified as the sole or partial owner of record, or their designee, of a real property (either developed or undeveloped) within the community planning area. Term expires March 2016 Class II: Person (including residents or persons representing business entities) paying property taxes on any parcel of real property in the community planning area. Term expires March 2016 Class III: Resident, who is an individual, whose primary address is an address in the community planning area (either an owner or renter). Term Expires March 2016 Class IV: Local business person (including persons representing business entities), who is a local business owner, operator or designee, with a business address in the community at which employees or operators of the business are located. Term expires March 2016 A Candidate’s Forum will be held at the regularly scheduled monthly Board meeting in the same location as set forth above at Noon, on February 1, 2012. For further information, please contact Lisa M. Gualco @ (619) 543-8111 x102 or lgualco@pmrg.com
Candidates must live, pay property taxes, or own a business within the MVPG boundaries. The natural valley walls serve as the North and South boundaries except for west of 163 where Friars Rd. serves as the Northern Boundary.
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Sharp, from page 3 Cindy explained to me that Sharp has adopted a "on-stage/off-stage" philosophy to ensure maximum privacy for the patients. "On-stage" is the lounge, hallways, and public areas where family members are free to walk about. "Off-stage" is the term for the patient entry area which has it's own halls and private elevators, that way,visitors will not bump into patients who are being wheeled down the halls or elevators. Cindy noted with a smile that the only time a patient uses the "on-stage" elevator is on the way out after being released which is always a happy occasion. Sharp's rooms are all private one-patient rooms so you will never share a room. These rooms are laid out with three designated areas. The first is for family members who can relax on a couch which converts to a bed if a family member wishes to stay overnight with a loved one. Family members are encouraged to act as a team member for the caregivers which comforts the patients and reduces stress. The second zone is for the patient, and the third is for the caregiver. This set-up helps avoid any awkwardness of family members and caregivers bumping into each other. The rooms have TVs where you can access regular broadcasts, feature movies and the internet. You also have access to an iPod that the staff will program with your favorite songs. Sharp is what Cindy referred to as a "level 2" trauma center. This means that it can handle all trauma except for major burns. The emergency room is equipped with a 64 slice CT scanner which is absolutely topof-the-line and helps caregivers plan treatment immediately. Cindy says that the focus of Sharp is to promote healing and keeping the patient calm and relaxed is paramount to this goal. Sharp also offers alternative treatments to the patients if wanted. One treatment offered is called "Reiki" which is an Ancient Japanese treatment for stress reduction and relaxation. I met with Kathy Cueva, RN and Robert D. Bowen who are Reiki practitioners who volunteer their time once a week for patients who request treatment. They explained to me that Reiki is the art of restoring spiritually life force energy by gently laying on hands and channeling energy. Bowen says that the treatment is so effective at reducing stress and relaxing the patient that they usually fall to sleep by the end of the session. "Being relaxed and calm is the key to healing and promoting healing the top priority at Sharp" says Director Murphy. "From the alternative treatments and family involvement, to the 700 pieces of art displayed throughout the grounds, we strive to create a warm and healing environment for our visitors. Hopefully this takes a lot of the stress out of a trip to the hospital and promotes a swift recovery".
(above) Reiki practitioners Kathy Cueva, RN and Robert D. Bowen pose for a photo in the meditative Jade Garden. (bottom left) Pianist James Forston provides live music for the visitors at Sharp. James also performs at clubs such as Turquoise and Felix. (bottom right) A nurse brings a patient's beloved pet up for an inspirational visit.
Health & Wellness in the Mission Valley Area. Laughter Yoga Sharp Hospital is offering free classes that are open to the public including Laughter Yoga. Laughter Yoga combines unconditional laughter with Yogic breathing. The concept is that your body cannot differentiate between fake and real laughter. Classes are held in the Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion, Cushman Wellness Center, classroom A 7 B -Lobby Level. Bring your lunch and a friend!
Hypnosis Works! Katherine Zimmerman conducts private sessions as well as teaches classes on the art of self-hypnosis. 3435 Camino Del Rio S. #206 - 619.710.9583
Chinese New Year Event and Open House Saturday Jan. 21 at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon where you can partake in free treatments and demonstrations. Open house is from 10 am - 2 pm with the last treatment being at 1:30 pm. It's first come, first serve. Includes free acupuncture for smoking cessation and relaxation, as well as Tui Na massage treatments. 7445 Mission Valley Rd. #105 1.800.729.0941 ext. 127 www.PacificCollege.edu
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(above) Volunteers man the line as cars continue to file into the stadium parking lot. This year turned out to be far superior than last years's drive with more volunteers, more people helped, and no rain. Volunteers arrived before the sun rose and stayed until almost noon. (left) Volunteers come together for a souvenir group shot at the end of the day. Most in attendance remarked that they had volunteered in the past and intended to do so again as long as there is a need. Among the volunteers at the food and toy drive were Lorena Gonzales of the The San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council and Mat Kostrinsky. (in the SDSU sweater) Patrick Pierce said the drive helped over 500 families.
they are new toys and the kids really light up when they get them.” The San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council also heads a program where they help up to 1000 unemployed members a month in a year-round program aimed at helping pay utilities as well as providing food. Patrick Pierce of the SDICLC added that the United Way was instrumental in the drive and they intend on doing this for years to come. “The United Way takes care of the logistics involved in finding qualified families who we help out in this holiday drive,” said Pierce. He added that this year the SDICLC aided an additional 20 percent more families this year as compared to last. This year included a lot of recently unemployed as well as poor families which he attributed as a sign of the times. The SDICLC intends to continue the annual food & toy drive as long as there is a need.
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MissionValleyNews.com — January 20, 2012