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Juana and Carlos Verdin are all smiles at the annual Father’s Day Buffet at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center on June 16. Photos by Christina Macone-Greene
Father’s Day at Senior Center By Christina Macone-Greene
VISTA — The Gloria McClellan Center was the place to be for the annual Father’s Day Buffet on June 16. More than 50 guests took part in the afternoon event and enjoyed the air-conditioned respite from the outside heat. The festivities kicked off with the musical stylings of Ricky Rivas. “Ricky is a fantastic guitarist and singer,” said Donna Meester, program manager of the Gloria McClellan Adult
Activity and Resource Center. “He plays various types of music like oldies, Frank Sinatra tunes and even some Western. Ricky offers a great mix of music and he’s so interactive with the crowd.” Entertainment lasted an hour, followed by a luncheon buffet of roast beef, honey glazed ham, mashed potatoes and a Normandy blend of vegetables. Fathers, their significant others and kids joined in on the annual celebration.
Antonieta and Nick Escamilla pause for a photo.
The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce will host the 3rd annual Meet the Elected Officials business mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 27 at 1 Civic Drive in San Marcos. The event, hosted in partnership with the City of San Marcos, is an opportunity to build success in the Chamber’s core missions: to build a strong local economy, promote the community, provide networking events, offer opportunities for business development and represent business interests before government. This year, attendees will enjoy the opportunity to meet and mingle faceto-face with business representatives, elected officials,
most famous and the most successful. 2nd Tuesday Book Club will continue on Aug. 8 for a group discussion of “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah. To learn more about the Summer Reading Challenge and other summer events, visit library.escondido.org/summer. Library programs are
BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS
From left, Woman’s Club of Vista GFWC member Nancy B Jones gets thanks from Maryland Elementary Librarian Helen Lindner for a donation of 200 books to three Vista schools, as part of the club’s ongoing literacy and education project. Courtesy photo
Conservancy throws down hike challenge DEL MAR — The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (SDRVC) has issued a Coast-to-Crest Trail Challenge to hikers and bikers, to explore some of San Dieguito River Park’s spots along the Coast to Crest Trail. From July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, participants must complete five designated hikes, in any order, on their own time. The conservancy will be leading guided hikes starting at 9 a.m. throughout the year for those who want to join them, at each of the listed trails: • July 8, 2017, Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve • Sept. 23, 2017, San Dieguito Lagoon and River Path Del Mar • Nov. 11, 2017, Del
Book club starts the summer ESCONDIDO — Escondido Public Library invites adult readers to join the 2nd Tuesday Book Club at 6 p.m. July 11 at 239 S. Kalmia St., as a part of the library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge for youth, teens, and adults, which runs through July 31. Attend events, read for enjoyment and earn opportunities to win prizes by logging your activity at library.escondido.org/summer. This month’s selection is “Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell.” Copies of the book are available for check out and may be reserved in the Library catalog at library. escondido.org. “Outliers: The Story of Success” was selected for the Escondido Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge theme, Design Your World. New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell explores the world of “outliers” who manage to design their own destiny through their persistence. They are the best and the brightest, the
and local VIPs in a relaxed setting. A partial list of VIP invitees include: U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter; California State Senator Joel Anderson; California State Assembly member Marie Waldron; San Diego County Supervisor Bill Horn; City of San Marcos Mayor James Desmond; Vice Mayor Rebecca Jones; San Marcos City Council members Kristal Jabara, Sharon Jenkins and Chris Orlando; San Marcos City Manager Jack Griffin; representatives from San Marcos Sheriff and Fire Departments; county, municipal utility, transit, school board elected officials and staff; and mayors from surrounding cities.
generously sponsored by Friends of the Escondido Public Library and are free to the public. Escondido Public Library is located in downtown Escondido. For more information about the 2nd Tuesday Book Club, visit library.escondido.org or contact Adult Services Librarian, Monica Barrette, at mbarrette@ escondido.org or (760) 8394836.
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Dios Gorge • Jan. 20, 2018, Bernardo Mountain Summit Trail • Feb. 24, 2018, Clevenger Canyon South Trail There is a designated “selfie” spot on each trail where people must take a photo as evidence they completed the hike. Once they’ve completed all five hikes, they will email all their selfies to sdrvc@sdrvc.org for verification.
Everyone who successfully completes the challenge will receive a special certificate and decal, 20 percent off coupon from REI and $10 in Adventure Bucks from Adventure 16 — plus bragging rights for accomplishing five cool outdoor adventures! The first 50 people to complete the challenge will receive a 30th anniversary edition conservancy cooling towel. Enthusiasts are encouraged to
share their selfies and other photos on Instagram and Facebook with the hashtag #C2CChallenge. Inspiration credit goes to Mission Trails Regional Park’s 5-Peak Challenge. Participation is free. Coast-to-Crest Trail maps are available at REI in San Diego and Encinitas and Adventure 16 in Solana Beach. For more information and to register, visit sdrvc. org/C2CChallenge.
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Citracado Parkway extension project draws on
By Steve Puterski
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Emi Gannod, 11, observes a Banded Purple Wing butterfly at the San Diego exhibit is open now through April 10. Zoo Safari Park’s Butterfly Jungle Full story on page A2. Photo by Tony exhibit. The Cagala
Community rallies behind Vista teacher placed on leave
By Hoa Quach
VISTA — Current and former students and parents are demanding a Vista social studies teacher be allowed to keep his job. Vincent Romero, who has worked for the Vista Unified School District since 1990, was placed on paid administrative leave from his job at Rancho Buena Vista High School on March 7. Now, an online petition with more than 1,900 signatures is asking the admin- A social studies teacher at Rancho Buena Vista High School was istration to bring Romero placed on administrative leave in early March. The move prompted students and parents to launch an online petition in support of Vincent back to the classroom. Romero. Photo by Hoa Quach On his last day, Romero told students he was sorry leaving because “the orga- the I can’t be with you for do — we’re going to fight nization decided to make a my rest of the year. It’s not until there’s nothing left to choice, but it’s the way fight change.” with. I plan to be back it goes.” for your senior year.” “(They) no longer have confidence in me that I ute In the roughly 4-minRomero also urged his speech to students, an students know what I’m doing,” said emotional to be kind to their Romero vowed new Romero, whose remarks to fight the administration. but social studies teacher were recorded and posted to give “hell” to Princion Facebook. “They don’t ing,”“I’m not disappear- pal Charles Schindler. like what I do. They don’t not said Romero, 55. “I’m Following the angoing away. This is nouncement like the way I do it. So, this something of his deparI can fight, and ture, a petition is what happens. I’m really that’s was created what we’re going to on PetitionSite.com, urging
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the administration to keep Romero at Rancho Buena Vista High School. A protest was also held at the school. “This makes me so angry,” wrote Jeffrey Bright of Fallbrook, who said he graduated from the school more than 20 years ago. “I already fear that our ed-
ucation system is falling apart. I worry my kids are not going to get a valuable education at public schools anymore.” David Whiddon of San Marcos called the move “shameful.” “This is a teacher that genuinely cares,” Whiddon wrote. “Both of my sons had Mr. Romero and greatly enjoyed his class.” A former student, Jasmine Velare of Vista, said Romero was “an amazing teacher.” “I was lucky enough to get him myself,” she wrote. “He truly cares for what he TURN TO TEACHER ON A15
ESCONDIDO — An amendment to the resolution of necessity for the Citracado Parkway extension project was approved Wednesday by the City Council. Debra Lundy, real property manager for the city, said it was needed due to a clerical error, the omissions of deeds to be attached to the land. The adjustment is the only fee parcel being acquired by the city, which is a necessity, she added. The eminent domain project, which has been in the works for several years, will complete the missing section of the roadway between Harmony Grove, Village Parkway and Andreason Drive. The city conducted a review of the project, which was outlined in the
environmental impact report from April 2012. Alternatives were discussed with residents in four community meetings and a trio of public gatherings. “The project as currently designed was located and planned in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury,” Lundy said. She also reported the city and property owners have had more than 35 meetings in the past four years to develop the plan. However, the property owners did not submit a counteroffer to the city’s statutory offer on April 14, 2015. According to Lundy, the owners did not feel the offer matched what the land is worth, alTURN TO EXTENSION ON A3
Republicans endorse Abed over Gaspar
By Aaron Burgin
Krvaric REGION — The Coun- Sam Abed’ssaid. “Clearly long-time and ty Republican Party has steadfast thrown its support behind Republicancommitment to principles and Escondido Mayor Sam values Abed in the race for Coun- port earned him the supof committee memty Dist. 3 Supervisor. bers and we are proud to The Republican Party endorse him.” of San Diego announced Gaspar’s campaign last week that it voted to reached endorse Abed over fellow pressed this week exdisappointment in Republican and Encini- not receiving tas Mayor Kristin Gaspar, nomination, the party’s but touted who is also running for the several key endorsements supervisor seat currently she has held by Dave Roberts, who out the received throughcampaign. is seeking re-election. “While I’m disapAbed, who has been pointed not to get the para polarizing figure during ty endorsement, I’m very his two terms as mayor in proud to have the support Escondido, secured the of Mayor Faulconer and coveted party endorse- the four Republican City ment by receiving more Councilmembers, Senathan two thirds of the tors Bates and Anderson, committee’s votes, the and Assemblyman Rocky threshold required for a Chavez,” Gaspar said. candidate to receive the “I’ve endorsement over a fellow tive been a very effecRepublican mayor in party member. a Democratic city by focus“Endorsing one Re- ing on balanced budgets, publican over another re- economic development, quires a 2/3 vote threshold and quality — and rarely happens,” continue of life and will to do so on the GOP Chairman Tony Board of Supervisors.”
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