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VOL. 24, NO. 34
THISWEEK OUTGOING
As his 40-year career in local politics comes to a close, Carlsbad Mayor Bud Lewis outlines plans for the A3 city’s future
TASTY TIME
Encinitas celebrates 21 years of deliciousness with this year’s Taste of Mainstreet event B12
COUNCIL HOPEFULS Two candidates talk about the changes they hope to bring to A3 Oceanside
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SEPT. 3, 2010
Mayor pledges to answer charges
ALOHA AT THE
LAGOON CARLSBAD — The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation hosted a luau Aug. 27 at the Carlsbad Aqua Farm. The event featured dinner, drinks, a live auction and entertainment. Before the luau, members and guests were invited to take a look at the farm's operations and sample the fresh mussels raised there. Event proceeds will benefit the Discovery Center Environmental Stewardship school program.
By Wehtahnah Tucker
ENCINITAS — Cardiff resident Andrew Audet called for Mayor Dan Dalager’s resignation during the City Council meeting Aug. 25. He referred to Dalager’s receipt of kitchen appliances at a discount from Aztec Appliance in excess of legal limits and failure to disclose the gifts. Audet rhetorically asked how residents can trust their city officials’ actions are transparent. “As taxpayers, we deserve an honest and open government,” he said. Dalager thanked Audet for his concern and told the audience that he had asked City Attorney Glenn Sabine to facilitate a conversation between himself and the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission. He said that if he “goofed up” in any way then he will fix it. “I do not believe at any time that I did anything
Right, Carlsbad residents Amy Singh and Bryanne Cavacungan demonstrate Polynesian dancing. Below, Carlsbad resident and Executive Director of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Lisa Rodman prepares to cut one of the cakes for the Luau. Photos by Daniel Knighton
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Local city Crash victim marks anniversary with bike ride discusses L.A. traffic solutions By Wehtahnah Tucker
ENCINITAS — With all the pomp and circumstance of a professional cycling event, John Miksa made his final push of the 15-mile journey from Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla to Scripps Encinitas on Aug. 27. With more than 100 supporters cheering and many chanting “John, John, he’s our man, if he can’t do it physical therapy can,” Miksa was near tears as he waved to the crowd. On Aug. 21, 2009, Miksa, 55, an author and consultant from Carlsbad, was hit by an automobile driven by a distracted driver near Pacific and Cassidy streets in Oceanside. He was propelled over the car’s hood and roof, landing with a shattered ankle and significant damage to his C-5 and C-6 vertebrae. After suffering the devastating accident, everything went numb. “I could feel some pain, but mostly I realized I couldn’t move, my body was still.” Miksa was indeed paralyzed from the neck down. Thankfully, Chris Garcia, an Oceanside MIRACLE RIDE John Miksa rides into Scripps Encinitas Hospital on Aug. 27, one TURN TO BIKE ON A23
By Bianca Kaplanek
SOLANA BEACH — When it comes to traffic, it’s not often people look to Los Angeles for solutions. But that’s exactly what Councilman Dave Roberts asked his colleagues at a City Council meeting to do sooner rather than later. At the Aug. 25 meeting, Roberts said he would like local transit organizations such as the San Diego Association of Governments, North County Transit District and Los Angeles-San Diego
year after suffering a head-on bicycle accident with a car that left him paralyzed. Photo by Wehtahnah Tucker
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