March 5, 2010
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Volume XVI – Number II
Water Authority Construction in Mission Trails Regional Park Construction of new water facilities in the park proceeding well
Picked 1st section of 92 Inch Inlet Shaft Elbow
Constructing a bulkhead for the 92 Inch Elbow (1/11/2010)
By Craig Balben, San Diego Water Authority The San Diego County Water Authority is currently constructing new water facilities in the northwestern portion of Mission Trails Regional Park. The new facilities include a tunnel for a new section of pipeline approximately one mile long, a new flow regulatory structure, a new crossing of the San Diego River and demolition of the existing blue vent structures. The Water Authority's existing Second Aqueduct runs north to south through the western portion of the park. The aqueduct contains separate pipelines for treated and untreated water. An underground tunnel is being constructed and new sections of pipe are currently being installed to replace two smaller untreated water pipeline sections. The new pipeline will be larger and continued on page 11
Inlet Shaft work area (10/7/2009)
River crossing post rain event (12/17/2009)
SpringFest Celebration 2010 kicks off May 7 Community-wide event adds a second night of music, carnival rides and food! By John Peterson The SpringFest committee, under the leadership of Chairwoman Sherry Kelly, is in full speed ahead mode in its preparations for the 11th annual Allied Gardens SpringFest celebration of the joys of living in our wonderful Navajo Community. For the first time ever the event has been expanded to include another evening
of music, carnival rides, food, fun and frolic. Let the good times roll!! Yes, once again, on Friday May 7th and Saturday May 8th, we will gather at the Allied Gardens Community Park for a weekend filled with the joys of springtime, sunshine, fresh air, good music, good food and drink, good friends and a good time for everyone. Mark your calendar and save the dates for this not to be missed community celebration. There will be new exciting carnival rides this year for the thrill seekers, inflatables for the younger set, a rock climbing wall for the daredevils, food and drink for everybody, vendor booths will be displaying and selling almost anything you can imagine. Civic organizations, churches, sports organizations will be The US Air Force Band of the Golden West on hand to spread the word about their activities in our "Mobility" will entertain at SpringFest Friday, May 7. continued on page 12
Spring's a-poppin' at Mission Trails Regional Park By Pam Crooks Spring is popping out all over Mission Trails Regional Park. Mountains and meadows are green and lush, wildflowers blooming, the San Diego River rushing, waterfalls (seldom seen) are flowing. With over 6,000 acres and 40 miles of hiking and biking trails available to enjoy in one of America's largest natural urban parks, now is a great time for San Diegans to visit their Park, located only 15 minutes from the heart of the City. Special programs currently being offered are designed to encourage people to explore the Park as it responds to winter rains and warm spring temperatures. A sampling of these activities include wildlife tracking walks, musical concerts in the outdoor amphitheater, a nature photography contest, night hikes, and a day-long event designed especially for young families. Details may be found at www.mtrp.org. continued on page 10
Girl Scouts, together for 13 years, have made a difference performing community service work with a focus on the homeless A look at the 9 young women soon to graduate and prepare for college. Girl Scout Troop #3053 has been together since the fall of 1997 when they began as a Daisy Troop. The troop composition has changed somewhat over the years with the addition of some new girls as others moved on. Troop #3053 went from thirteen members in kindergarten to nine currently. Over the past 13 years, the troop participated in many scouting events and encampments, earned Try-It merit badges and volunteered in the community. One particular focus of the troop's activities over the years has been volunteering with homeless organizations. For example, they have assisted at the Interfaith Shelter at Temple continued on page 13
Senior Girl Scouts: back row, from left to right, Cherise Goode, Haley Gross, Nicole Philips; front row, from left to right: Elizabeth Lincoln, Hallie Winters, Carrie Clowney, Aliya Levy, Carly Lindsay. Not pictured above in present day photo: Sierra Ivy. (her photo is below).
Sierra Ivy A photo from their past - bridging from Daisies to Brownies, from left to right: Caroline Clowney, Cherise Goode, Haley Gross, Kristi Haakma, Megan James, Elizabeth Lincoln, Carly Lindsay, Caitlin Matteson, Nicole Philips, Hallie Winters.