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La Jolla philanthropists travel to India B3
March 20, 2014
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Spring concerts fill this week’s Best Bets B16
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Rev. Charles Norris extends his heart to live life to the fullest
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ev. Chuck Norris earned a MBA from Arizona State University, along with a B.S. in Business, Masters Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University and a Global Leadership Certificate from American International School of Management at Thunderbird. Theologically, he trained at Moody Bible Institute, Chicago Baptist Institute, Fuller Seminary, and is ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Among his honors are Motorola’s CEO Award for Volunteerism, Black Data Processing Associates’ Rev. Chuck Norris Member of the Year, and he was recognized as Public Policy Director for the Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce. Before his appointment to Prince Chapel in December 2010, Rev. Norris had successful careers as an information technologist and a development director. He is a director for La Jolla Kiwanis Club and United African American Ministerial Action Council, and also volunteers on La Jolla Elementary School’s Technology Committee. He and his wife, Tracy, have four children — Arienne, Megan, Deven and Dilyn.
Surrounded by friends and family, Dorothy Haven tells stories at her La Jolla home during her 100th birthday party.
A Flair for the Dramatic Former La Jolla drama teacher celebrates 100 years with a cast of characters
What brought you to La Jolla? A new opportunity in my career. My religious denomination, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), brought me to La Jolla as Senior Pastor of Prince Chapel by the Sea AME Church.
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What might you add, subtract or improve in the area? Pedestrian safety. Frequently, vehicles in the Village fail to yield to pedestrians crossing the street. I would love see people more aware of pedestrians entering the crosswalks. Who or what inspires you? Definitely, my wife, Tracy, and my children. I’m inspired by their sacrifices that allow me to be a Pastor.
SEE 10 QUESTIONS, B18
BY ASHLEY MACKIN n March 8, the question of the day at the Bird Rock home with Happy Birthday balloons out front, was “How do you know Dorothy?” People were referencing Dorothy Haven, who was celebrating her 100th birthday that day with family, friends from around the world, and some of the many students she taught during her years as a teacher in La Jolla. Answers included “she’s my neighbor,”” LA JOLLA CENTENARIANS “she is a friend of my parents,” “she used to be my landlord” and “she is my step-grandmother.” When she sat down to speak with La Jolla Light, she focused on the history behind the reply, “she was my teacher.”
Haven shows off a birthday letter she received from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY MACKIN
SEE 100 YEARS OLD, B8