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Food and Firehouses: A Look At What’s Cookin’ at Engine 27
From Firehouse 27’s “C-team”: Fireman Ron Friel, Probationary Firefighter Corey Teng and Captain Mike Pugh. Not pictured is Fireman/paramedic Jason Jones.
by Michael Baehr, Clairemont Chowhound
Now that summer is in full swing, the sweltering heat is an obvious reminder of the fire dangers in and around the canyons of Clairemont. This makes me think about our firefighters and their dedication to keeping us safe and I had this idea of learning about how food plays a role in the lives of these fearless men and
women. For this month’s story, I arranged to meet the team at Clairemont’s Engine Company 27 during their lunch to learn more about what they do and how food plays a role in their work. At this firehouse, there are three teams (A, B and C) of four people who rotate on 24-hour shifts. On this particular day, I had the opportunity to meet with the “C-team” which consists of two firemen, one fireman/paramedic and one probation-
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Clairemont Girls Fast Pitch Softball 14 & Under Advance to the Nationals
After advancing through the Districts and States tournament the Clairemont Girls Fast Pitch (CGFP) 14 & Under team is now heading to the Nationals. The games will be held in Prescott, Arizona over the week of July 27 through August 2. Most of the girls have been playing together since the age of 8 and this will be the first time in history for the CGFP 14U have advanced to the Nationals. The team is playing with a short bench due to injuries and finances. Additionally, they set up a Go Fund Me page to cover expenses for the trip (at press time they were half way to their goal). Help these girls see that their hard work and dedication is not in
vain! They TRULY deserve to see dreams come true! If you can help? Please visit www.gofundme.com/CLAIREMONT14U and make a donation. All donations are solely intended for the Clairemont Girls Fast Pitch Program. To follow the progress of the team there is an app with scores, highlights & stats at www.gc.com type in “CGFP All Stars” For more on Clairemont Girls Fast Pitch Softball visit: www.CGFP.org Additionally, we will be posting updates on the team as they come in at the Clairemont Times website: www.ClairemontTimes.com/Sports
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Happy August I hope you enjoy this edition of the Clairemont Times as usual; it is packed with a lot of local information. Old friend Bill Swank did a great job with his Squaremont column. The Clairemont Chowhoud gave a major shout out on page 1 to some of our local firefighters over at SDFD Station 27. I learned a great deal about the everyday firehouse routine when firefighters are now out responding to calls. Of course we also had other page 1 news with the Clairemont Girls Fast Pitch Softball team taking their talents to the Nationals tournament in Arizona. Best of Luck in Arizona! News around the Neighborhoods The Morena Sub Committee meeting was held in July close to about 150 people attended to provide their comments, visions, ideas about the future of Morena to City of San Diego staff. See page 14 for a great Op-Ed by Loralee Olejnik. As has been reported in previous editions progress is being made at the corner of Denver & Clairemont Drive, which will be the future home of a 711 and car wash. Heading further up Clairemont Dr a
proposal came across the Clairemont Community Planning Group (CCPG) Project Review Subcommittee, regarding the old Jack LaLanne Fitness center which burned down in June 2014. Brought as a purely information item is a proposed 19 unit 3 story apartment complex. This project will be coming to the CCPG monthly meeting in the future, stay tuned. (FYI There is No CCPG meeting in August). Other projects which will be coming to future CCPG meetings is the 100+’ cell phone tower on Mt Ada Ave which is parallel to Balboa Ave Between Genesee & the 805. The drawing submitted was a giant monument with the word CLAIREMONT on the side lettered vertically. Since the applicant Verizon was not present it was recommended they come before the CCPG in the future to discuss. The roundabout story on page 1 of the July edition intended for Moraga Ave was brought up at the recent CCPG meeting. The people who spoke during public comment for the most part were not in favor of the roundabouts, so again this will be coming up at future CCPG meetings. Over the past few months I have been fielding calls and also have heard a lot of public comment regarding the Harley Davidson dealership on Morena Blvd. Specifically the noise, lots of noise, the biker mantra of
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Using Police for Revenue Gathering The southeast corner of Morena and Jutland has become a weekend cherry-picking spot for police who hide behind the brush and ticket drivers for not completely stopping at the stop sign. It must be a real revenue-maker because there will often be two officers doing this. Last Saturday morning, with rain and thunder knocking out traffic signals, power outages, flood-
ing, etc., there was a police car at this intersection and an officer wearing rain gear with ticket book in hand, lurking for business. Under the circumstances, one would believe that he would have been more useful elsewhere. Is the city really this desperate for revenue that they require the department to waste highly trained officers on this sort of thing? Submitted Via Email If you would like to submit a letter, via email: chris@clairemonttimes.com or via US Mail Clairemont Times PO Box 17671, San Diego, CA 92177
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Click & Hover Two out of Hundreds of Useful Links on the City of San Diego Website by Chris O’Connell
Often times the answer to questions is Go Online to www.com, for some, this is easier said than done. I have been at meetings where people get flustered starting at www dot or www period. Assuming you can access the internet, here is a quick & dirty on the City of San Diego website as it pertains to the Planning Department & Morena Blvd. 1.Type in www.SanDiego.gov 2. From left to right scan your eyes & Click on “Community” this will bring you to a new page 3. Scanning your eyes up & down on the left side of the screen Hover over “Planning” once you hover over it another whole dropdown appears. Hover over then Click on “Community Planning Group Meeting Agendas” 4. Listed in the middle of the page you will see all the neighborhoods in San Diego click on a community to see the agendas of upcoming and past Planning Group Meetings* *Because of the Brown Act Local Planning Group agendas as well as subcommittee meetings are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting date. It is a good habit to check back often as some agendas are posted randomly.
Now you can check out what is happening in the planning stages all around the city of San Diego. Regarding Morena Blvd often times City Staff will say “go to the Clairemont Mesa page on the City of San Diego website.” By following the exact first two steps above you can now research everything thus far from the City of San Diego Planning Department perspective regarding Morena Blvd. 1. Once on the “Community Page” scanning your eyes up and down on the left side of the screen Click on “Community Profiles” scan your eyes now over to the left side of the screen Click on “Clairemont Mesa” scroll down to where you see information on Morena Blvd and click the links to learn more. There you have it just two examples of what is happening locally. If you start out at www.SanDiego.gov there is a ton of information you can research. Now of course here are two shameless plugs, visit www.ClairemontTimes.com where I update the website on a regular basis. After the paper prints or because of missed deadlines, I am constantly adding new local content as well as on Social Media (Facebook & Twitter). Also, if you are having trouble or are afraid of the computer or just need help with technology check out Kim Cares Electronics on page 5 of this edition. Kim is a great teacher and passionate about helping people learn computers, iPads, cell phones etc.
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Councilmember Chris Cate Introduces Neighborhoods First Coalition by Chris O’Connell
At the July Clairemont Community Planning Meeting Councilmember Chris Cate introduced the launch of a new program the Neighborhoods First Coalition (NFC). A program exclusively to his District 6, but with hopes of expanding citywide. In his words, the program is designed to “hold me accountable as your elected official”. The goal of the NFC is to bring District 6 together, to prioritize needs of all the neighborhoods. NFC is a central uniform location for all to submit their ideas or concepts for better neighborhoods. Taking all the ideas district wide then developing a strategic uniform plan is the goal, ideas can be submitted at the NFC website or brought to the attention of his staff at any of the public meetings (Town Council, Rec Councils Planning Groups, etc.). Ideas are then brought forward prioritized, addressed and ideal-
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AUGUST LIBRARY EVENTS CLAIREMONT BRANCH 2920 BURGENER BLVD., 92110
“BabySign Storytime”, a storytime with sign language for children ages 02 and their caregivers On the 2nd, 4th and 5th 10:30 am Storytime with our Youth Services Librarian, Karina. Thursdays: Craft Time 4:00pm For children and their families Fridays 10:30 am Preschool Storytime with Miss Fran.
(858) 581-9935 SPECIAL EVENTS Tales for Tails! 8/1 10:30am Volunteers from the San Diego Humane Society’s Pet-Assisted Therapy program help children improve their reading skills by reading to animals in a fun and relaxing environment. The animals may include guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, and sometimes dogs and cats. Appropriate for grades 1-6 Celia Lawley presents “Meet the Instruments!” 8/4 4pm Learn about the origins of seven musical instruments, and listen to various styles of music on violin, guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, tin flute, and accordion. Adult Book Club 8/5 6pm Members will discuss A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, by Anthony Marra Summer Reading Finale PartyShake, Rattle, and Roll! w/ Craig Newton! 8/11 4pm See how instruments make their sounds and sing along as Craig teaches and entertains! Join us for ice cream and a great time. Family Movie Night! 8/18 4pm It’s Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it. The Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting 8/19 4pm The Friends support the library through book sales, volunteering, and planning events. Dornob! 8/26 6pm We welcome this talented collective of musicians that have been playing Iranian music together in San Diego since 1985. Join us for “Persian music in the spirit of Jazz.” All are welcome Beginning Drawing 8/29 10am A one-hour class will be led by local art instructor Donna Davis. Sign up is required and space is limited. Please call 858-581-9935 to enroll. RECURRING EVENTS Art Class for Children Ages 6-12 8/5 4pm The class is led by Robert Gulli. On the 1st and 3rd Thursday 10:30 am
BALBOA BRANCH 4255 MT. ABERNATHY AVE., 92117 (858) 573-1390 SPECIAL EVENTS Boys and Girls, the summer is not over yet! There is still time to sign up for the Summer Reading Program through August 15th! You do not want to miss this terrific opportunity to earn great prizes when all you have to do is read grate stories. Pajamatime Signing Storytime with Miss Jennifer! 8/4 & 8/18 6:00pm Come in your jammies and enjoy signing storytime with Miss Jennifer she will read and sing well-loved children’s picture books and have a sing a long or two and bubbles of course. Birth-5y/o with Parent/Caregiver Paws to Read 8/11 6-7pm Children gain confidence and enjoy reading in a relaxed setting to the sweet canines from the Love on a Leash organization. Summer Reading Program Special Events 8/6 10am Scott Land Marionettes! 8/13 10am - Boo Hoo Crew Music! 8/20 10am - Craig Newton Music Man! Balboa Book Club 8/18 11:45am Join us for a lively discussion of, Empty Mansions, by Bill Dedman Disney Karaoke Party 8/20 11-Noon Can you sing? Well this is your time to shine-join us for a fun time. Come and celebrate the end of summer party and sing along to your favorite Disney songs! Children’s Book Discussion (3rd-6th grades) 8/21 2-3pm We will be discussing, The Lemonade War and The Lemonade Crime by Jacqueline Davies and then we will have a contest to see who can make the most sour lemonade and the most delicious using the same ingredients-water, lemons, ice and little bit of sugar. RECURRING EVENTS Mondays: Lego Club 4pm We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination Wednesday: “Stories with Ms. Terri” 6pm
Come and listen to some terrific stories K-4th graders. Fridays: “Wee Reads” Baby & Toddler Storytime 8/7, 8/14 & 8/2110:30am Friday: Drop in & Play 8/28 10:30am We supply the toys and music while you and your child enjoy an informal play time together and get to know other parents in the community. From birth - 5y/o Saturdays: “Kids Krafternoons” 1-2pm Drop in and make a terrific summertime craft at the library. 5th grade and younger/ 8 y/o and younger with parent/caregiver.
NORTH CLAIREMONT BRANCH 4616 CLAIREMONT DRIVE, 92117 (858) 581-9931 SPECIAL EVENTS “Would you like to become a Friend of the Library and help support your neighborhood library? We need help with Monthly Book Sale. Stop in for an application. Our next meeting is on August 19th @3pm. New Members welcome.” Summer Reading Program Don’t forget to enter your titles and pick up your prizes! Mad Science 8/5 4pm Summer -Reading Finale Party 8/21 4pm August First Tuesday Concert: The Cool Rays 8/4 6:30pm. This Beach-Boys style vintage rock band plays guitar, bass, keyboards and drums with a three-part vocal harmony. Kendama 8/5 3:30pm Popular game consists of a wooden base with a string & ball. Bring your own or borrow one of ours. Meet other kids to enjoy it also. Learn new tricks and show off your skills. All ages. Challenge Island Science Classes 8/6 10am & 8/20 4pm Space is limited so sign up for our fun hands-on science and engineering class that promotes creative and critical thinking skills. S.T.E.M. class is geared to 8+ Parent Education Classes Steps to Understanding Your Child’s Behavior: Mondays 2pm Behavior specialists from Rady Children’s Hospital will discuss emotional and social development of children. Typical behaviors addressed include sleeping habits, eating habits, aggression, tantrums, and potty training. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5. Free. Friends of the Library~Monthly
Book Sale 8/8 9:30-1pm Scrabble Night 8/11 5-8pm Do you enjoy playing Scrabble? Join us for our monthly scrabble games whether you are a casual player to the tournament pro! Chair Yoga 8/12 & 8/26 11:45 Chair Yoga promotes stretching, strengthening & improves balance, flexibility & mobility, enhances mental clarity & helps reduce stress & provides peace and relaxation. Technology Assistance 8/14, 8/20 & 8/28 See calendar for exact times Get hands-on assistance with your electronic device.Our iexpert is glad to help you get started. Comedy Night 8/18 6:30pm Get some laughs watching footage from some of today’s funniest comedians. Lego Club 8/19 & 8/26 4pm Kids make a Lego creation that will be displayed in the library. Be creative and have fun! No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 6+ years. Kids Movie Night. 8/19 5:30pm Call the library for movie title. RECURRING EVENTS Do Your Homework @the Library Mon-Thurs 3-6pm We are offering summer help with assignments.Stop by and receive assistance. This is a free drop-in service. Mondays:Sign-A-Story Circle Time 10 am Join us for a super fun performance that combines American Sign Language with songs, stories, and engaging toys and props! All ages. Tuesdays: Rhythm & Rhyme for Tots 11:45am A special class for babies and toddlers with children’s songs, nursery rhymes, instruments, and books. Babies Under 2 Tuesdays: Kids Crafternoons 3:30pm Ages 4+ and up. Explore your child’s creative side with crafts. A great way to fine tune motor skills and have fun! All materials provided. Wednesdays: Check out our Summer Reading Performances 4pm Fun for the whole family! Fridays: Toddler & Preschool Storytime Class 10:30am A fun interactive storytime including books, songs, rhymes, movement & bubble Hopscotch Storytime Saturdays 10am 8/8 & 8/22 Listen to some stories and work on a simple craft. This month’s theme is ALL ABOUT ME! Ages 2+
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Ken Stone October 13, 1938 – June 11, 2015 Ken Stone passed away from metastatic stomach cancer on June 11, 2015 at the age of 76. Originally from Michigan, he was part of the first graduating class of Mission Bay High School in 1956 where he lettered in both golf and baseball. As a young man he enjoyed such hobbies (plus golf and baseball) as bowling, working on his car, swimming, following the Padres in the Pacific Coast League, home improvement projects, caring for his beloved pets and woodworking. This last hobby would become a focal point in his career path. Ken began his career as a millworker, then transitioned to the design phase of wood fixture construction as a draftsman. He later moved on to project management and materials acquisition. His employers included Quality Cabinets, Piatt Construction and Interior Wood (of San Diego). He was
known for his skill as a craftsman and his uncompromising attention to detail in all phases of the industry. Aside from the aforementioned activities, one of his lifelong passions was coaching youth baseball. Over many years at Hickman Field in Clairemont, he both coached and managed multiple teams at the Little League, Pony League and finally, Colt League levels. A highlight of this tenure was when--as manager--he guided the 1985 13 year-old Clairemont Pony All-Stars to the Southern California title. In doing so, the team overcame favored teams from powerhouse regions such as Orange County and Los Angeles. His wife, Norma Jean, passed suddenly from heart failure in 2008 and his brother, David (of Ventura, CA) passed due to complications from surgery in 2007. He is survived by his two sons, Rob and Ryan, whom reside in Clairemont.
Religious Directory Atonement Lutheran Church www.atonementlutheranchurchsd.com 7250 Eckstrom St (Balboa & 805) San Diego, CA 92111 Phone (858) 278-5556 Sunday Worship Time 9 am, Bible Study 10:30 am Clairemont Lutheran Church www.clairemontlc.org 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 Sunday Worship Times 8:30, 10:00 (English) & 11:30 am (Spanish) Sunday School for kids 9:45am Holy Cross Lutheran Church www.holycrossword.com 3450 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 Church (858) 273-2886 Sunday Worship 9:00 am Northminster Presbyterian Church www.northminstersandiego.com 4324 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117 Phone (858) 490-3995 Worship Service and Sunday School Nursery thru 6th Grade at 10am “A Community of Faith, Grace and Service – Making a Difference for Christ” Christian Science Church and Reading Room www.christianscience.com 3410 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 Phone (619) 276-5034 Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School: 10:00 am Wednesday Testimony Meetings: Noon
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8 • The Clairemont Times • August 2015 early years of Clairemont Family Day, she can look back and reminisce, Squaremont “They were like the 4th of July celebrations when families would take a By Bill Swank picnic to the park and enjoy all of the activities.” Castro also recalls the enthusiastic participation of local merchants.“The Same Old Grind always provided gift certificates for promotional purposes. One year, Hal’s Bike at the Quad (Clairemont Village) donated a Schwinn which was auctioned as a fund raiser. The Clairemont/Sunset Bowl could be counted on to promote community projects.” She also credits the Clairemont Art Guild and In August 1956, Carole Gribbons Clairemont Women’s Club for their McDowell was runner-up in the first support. Miss Clairemont contest held during The South Clairemont Recreation the Flowers ‘N Fun Fair at the Council underwrites a free day of Clairemont Community Center. When swimming at the community pool. interviewed at the time for a Pool Manager III Mark Ross confirmed Clairemont Sentinel article, Carole it is one of the busiest days of the year explained,“I’ve never been in a conat the South Clairemont Pool. test before. Guess I’m really a homeFor several years, The Sons of the American Revolution have provided a patriotic color guard with the participants dressed in period uniforms of the Continental Army. “I like to watch the little girls dancing on stage,” said Holly Pierce, wife of recreation center council president, Chris Pierce. The tiny troupers are among the most popular attractions at the event. Proud parents and grandparents are well represented in the audience. Live bands have always been integral to the program. How many remember Gila Carole Gribbons McDowell holds 1956 Miss Clairemont artiMonster and the Cool Rays cle and photograph. from the 1990s? The Photos by Bill Swank Fabulous Dan Band from the early 2000s? The late Danny body. I like to cook and keep house. I Williams was lead singer and also like to take my little brothers to the played guitar and harmonica. Let’s not park. I’d like to have about six chilforget The Sophisticats, The Visions, dren of my own.” The Silver Sounds, Para Ti, Point Blank A good Catholic girl, Carole graduatand The Moondawgs. ed from Mission Bay High School, marThe Clairemont Neighborhood ried young and gave birth to one Cruisers created “Park in the Park” in daughter and five sons. Her South 2001. The Cruisers specialize in the Clairemont home and yard are immaccollection, restoration, preservation ulate. The cheerful homebody loves and customization of pre-1976 autodogs, the Chargers and Clairemont mobiles and trucks. They bill their disFamily Day. She will attend this year’s play as “The Greatest Show on Turf.” event (August 1, 2015), so stop by the Located on the grass along Waco Clairemont Times “Squaremont” cubiStreet, this crowd-pleasing exhibit has cle to visit the former beauty queen. become a major feature of Clairemont Clairemont Family Day started as “a Family Day. small art show open house format” in Cheerleaders from Clairemont and 1990 and now occupies every square Madison High School add a homecominch of South Clairemont Park. With ing, pep rally spirit to Family Day. the addition of more booths and There are demonstrations of Tai Chi attractions, the event slowly gained moving meditation and free pony traction to become the signature comrides sponsored by the Clairemont munity festival we enjoy today. Chamber of Commerce. Angel Castro grew up in (Am I the only little boy who cried Clairemont. As a child, she remembers the first time he rode on a pony?) participating in all of the activities at The Clairemont Hills Kiwanis panthe South Clairemont Rec. Later, as a cake breakfast has long been a tradiyoung recreation leader during the
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www.clairemonttimes.com tion during Family Day. Richie Morris estimates over 1,000 pancakes get flipped every year. In the future, the Kiwanis might sponsor a pancake eating contest similar to Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog eating contest held annually at Coney Island in New York. The huge carnival ride and game zone for the kids complements a wide array of vendors and food for public consumption. This is Clairemont’s biggest celebration of the year. Recreation Center Council President Chris Pierce states with pride, “We enjoy putting on one big event that everyone can enjoy.” Tia Turner has returned South Clairemont Recreation Council president Chris Pierce with as the newly appointed Family Day photos and Clairemont Family Day mural at the South Recreation Director II at Clairemont Recreation Center. the South Clairemont Recreation Center. Like magic. It is only through the efforts of Angela Castro, she too recalls the involved citizens and donations that excitement of Clairemont Family Day this beloved summer celebration will when she was a young rec leader. continue. Now, she and the recreation council face the challenge to perpetuate the Email: Bill@ClairemontTimes.com
Have You Been to Kilowatt Brewing Yet? Kilowatt Brewing is our newest brewery in Kearny Mesa. With a reputation for unique styled, hand-crafted beer, creative lighting, hand-painted, Janis Joplin style mascot car, and rotating local artwork, the taproom is a must visit! This month the brewery will be releasing a Green Tea Pale Ale, Honey Hefeweizen, Belgian Ale, and a Café Au Lait Milk Stout - New Orleans Style. The Café Au Lait Milk Stout will be released on August 21st and is a collaboration with Beer to the Rescue, a charity campaign built around craft beers brewed to raise funds to support the Lupus Foundation of Southern California. What’s in a Café Au Lait Milk Stout? Kilowatt shares the recipe below. RECIPE: Grain: 9% Munich Malt
44% Pale Malt 7% Caramunich Malt 5% Crystal Malt 7% Chocolate Malt 4% Roasted Barley 8% Carapils 2.5% Honey Malt 2% Rice Hulls 2.5% Oats 9% Lactose Hops: Perle UK East Kent Golding Chicory Root and French Roast Coffee! Sound good? Check out the Café Au Lait Milk Stout release event on the 21st for food pairings with LouZiana Food Truck from 5-9 p.m. For more information, call 858-7153998 or visit www.kilowatt.beer
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CRUISE-ing into College In direct response to its growing number of Latino students, San Diego Mesa College is this month launching a $2.62 million initiative aimed at boosting the retention and graduation rates of Mesa’s diverse population, particularly its Latino students, through systemic, institutional changes and improvements. The project is dubbed Proyecto Éxito, a play on the Spanish word for success that combines the idea of successfully exiting the college with a degree or certificate and transfer-readiness. Mesa will use grant funds to help a higher proportion of its low-income and Latino students experience academic success, allowing them to “exit” Mesa with their goals met. The first program under the initiative, the Summer CRUISE, launches this month. CRUISE, which stands for Creating Rich, Unique, Intellectual, Student Experiences, will introduce about 200 incoming students to college over four days beginning August 3. Attendees will be guided by trained Peer Navigators, currently enrolled students who serve as peer guides not only throughout the CRUISE, but through the entire coming academic year. During the four days of the CRUISE, the Peer Navigators will lead the students through fun activities to reduce student anxiety about attending college, to empower them, and provide tools for
Mesa College Prof. Edward Alexander Named among Nation’s Top Distinguished Scientists Dr. Edward C. Alexander, a Professor of Chemistry at San Diego Mesa College and a resident of Encinitas, is among 78 distinguished scientists named by the American Chemical Society (ACS) as a 2015 ACS Fellow. The announcement was announced in the July 13, 2015 issue of Chemical & Engineering News. Alexander is the only community college professor in the nation and one of only four educators from California institutions of higher learning named to this prestigious nationwide fellowship. “It is wonderful to see Dr. Alexander receive national recognition from his peers for his service to the American Chemical Society and contributions to his profession,” said Dr. Pamela T. Luster, president of Mesa College.“It is a tremendous success and honor for Ed, for our chemistry department, and for the entire college.... and it speaks volumes about the quality and high caliber of teaching and learning offered at Mesa College.” The ACS fellows are chosen based on a range of criteria, including outstanding and creative scientific research, superior achievements in the
teaching and learning of chemistry, managerial excellence, and volunteer service through meetings and communication with the public. “I am very happy to receive this recognition from the American Chemical Society,” commented Alexander on the announcement.“I am particularly proud to be recognized for successful mentorship of underrepresented minority students. Additional information about the ACS Fellows program, including a list of fellows named in earlier years, is available at www.acs.org/fellows. More information on the Mesa College Bridges to the Baccalaureate can be found atwww.sdmesa.edu/bridges.
success. Proyecto Éxito is funded by a $2.62 million grant the school was awarded in fall 2014, a little more than a year after the school was designated a Hispanic Serving Institute, or HSI, by the U.S. Department of Education. As of Fall 2014, Mesa College had a Latino student enrollment of 33%, which is more than double of what it was about a decade ago in Fall 2002, when the Latino student population was at 14.8%. Through “‘Proyecto Exito,” Mesa College plans to train faculty and staff in best practices in pedagogy and student services; offer structured learning assistance support in basic skills and gateway college credit courses; develop an innovative peer-mentoring program for at-risk students; and to create supportive spaces for teaching and learning, such as a student engagement center. For more on “Proyecto Exito,” see www.sdmesa.edu/about-mesa/institution/proyecto-exito/summer-cruise/
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Op-ed: Mayor Faulconer Keeps Promises to Improve Neighborhoods by Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer
Every New Year, many of us make routine resolutions hoping for unconventional change. But by the summer, we’ve often forgotten those old pledges. At my State of the City address in January, I renewed my commitment to put neighborhoods first and spread opportunities to every community. Halfway through the year, I have not forgotten these resolutions. Over the past several months, I’ve worked hard to create my new One San Diego budget – a balanced city budget that funds neighborhood improvements, paves hundreds of miles of roads and improves parks throughout San Diego. It’s also the first budget in years that our City Council passed by a unanimous vote across party lines. As a result, this July the City of San Diego started repairing more streets, installing new street lights and expanding recreation center and library hours. When I ran for mayor, I promised to dedicate half of all major revenue growth to improving our neighborhoods and aging infrastructure. My One San Diego budget fulfills that commitment and more. It doubles the amount of street repairs compared to the year I first took office. In fact, we are fixing more than 300 miles of roads in one year alone. It’s the first step in my plan
to repair 1,000 miles of streets over the next five years. We know that communities can only take full advantage of economic and educational opportunities when they feel safe and secure. So in January, I pledged to reduce the inequality in emergency response times in our city. My One San Diego budget adds an additional fire-rescue fast response squad to improve emergency response times in neighborhoods that need it most. It also funds four police academies and begins a new police contract to recruit and retain officers. Every San Diegan deserves the opportunity to thrive, particularly our children. It’s why expanding neighborhoods services that benefit youth are a key component to this financial plan. The budget improves parks and playgrounds in every city council district, increases operating hours by 33 percent in 36 recreation centers, and triples internet speeds at all branch libraries. From festive barbecues at our neighborhood parks to Comic-Con’s spectacular showcase in the Gaslamp, summer is an exciting time for families and children in San Diego. It also serves as a time for reflection and marks an important halfway point in the year. As your mayor, I’m excited to share with you what we’ve accomplished so far to improve infrastructure, public safety and neighborhood services.This is how we create opportunities for every San Diegan – and make sure that promises made are promises kept.
Neighborhood Watch by Chris Cate, District 6
On Thursday, July 2 at 12:30pm, I, in partnership with the San Diego Police Department and Clairemont Neighborhood Watch programs unveiled dozens of new Neighborhood Watch signs for the community. Neighborhood Watch programs are one of the most effective crime prevention programs in the nation. It brings citizens and law enforcement together to deter crime and make our communities safer. If you are interested in joining Clairemont’s Neighborhood Watch, contact Adriana Enloe at aewatch2020@gmail.com Email: chriscate@sandiego.gov • Phone: (619) 236-6616 Website: http://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd6/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/D6ChrisCate Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisjcate Mailing Address: 202 C Street, 10th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101
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Repair of 1,000 Miles of Streets In San Diego Begins by Scott Sherman, District 7 Councilmember
Recently I had the great pleasure to join Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Councilmember Mark Kersey to kick-off the beginning of an aggressive road repair plan that will fix over 1,000 miles of streets in the next five years. That is more than one-third of San Diego’s entire road network. This plan is a major step in the right direction from when I first took office. In this fiscal year, which began July 1st, the city will fix more than 300 miles of roads.That is roughly the same distance as driving from San Diego to Arizona and back. The road repairs continue the promise made to taxpayers to reinvest money back into our neighborhoods.
It is especially exciting that the first mile of street repairs began in District 7.The district is one of the most heavily traveled communities in San Diego where thousands of residents and tourists come to live, work, and play. It is important to our local economy and to Linda Vista residents that our roads and infrastructure are maintained at the highest levels. As most District 7 residents already know, this plan couldn’t have started soon enough. After years of budgetary constraints, the funding of San Diego’s roads was severely neglected. In fact, in a 2011 survey, 35% of streets were in good condition, 40% were in fair condition, and 25% were in poor condition. Though we have a lot of work to do on our roads and infrastructure, this new aggressive street repair project is a strong and positive step in the right direction. If you know of roads in Linda Vista that are in need of repair, please email me at ScottSherman@SanDiego.Gov or call 619-236-6677 with the information.
A Call to Veterans The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park will host two significant events for veterans and families throughout San Diego County, in August, showcasing the greatest generation as well as the latest generation to answer America’s call to serve. The first event, on Sunday, August 9, is the Spirit of ‘45 Day, a national day of remembrance, marking the 70th anniversary of the ending of World War II. “Spirit of ‘45 is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the World War II generation,” said Dan DeMarco, coordinator for the event. The second Sunday in August is traditionally observed as the day President Truman announced, in 1945, that WW II was officially over.“Thanks to Honor Flight San Diego, more than 200 veterans and their families have been contacted and are planning to attend,” DeMarco said.“We encourage everyone with a connection to, or interest in, our country’s greatest generation, to join us.” The event is free, and will feature
music, food, and a full slate of activities, including Stories in the Shade as told by the Greatest Generation. Remember Our Fallen from California, a travelling photo exhibit, will arrive at The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park on August 15th.“This is a powerful tribute to those from our state who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11,” said Sheldon Margolis, a retired Navy captain and executive director of the museum. The dramatic exhibit of more than 700 men and women will be on display through August 29th. A special grand opening and unveiling of Remember Our Fallen from California will take place at The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park on Wednesday, August 19th at 6 p.m. Veterans Museum at Balboa Park 2115 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: (619) 239-2300 The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday 10a-4p www.VeteranMuseum.org
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Pope to Address Joint Session of Congress
IEWPOINT Historic first inside the beltway Coming on the heels of unprecedented social change, including the legalization of Gay marriage in the United States, the Holy Pontiff has been invited to speak before the United States Congress next month in September. The sixty-four thousand dollar question is how will a speech by the leader of nearly one and a quarter billion Catholics affect America’s political landscape? More than forty percent of the faithful live in Latin America. With the days of former Pope John Paul “The Great” behind the Iron Curtain and a mostly conservative Church now a memory, Pope Francis has turned to a new populism of the left including the mediating of Cuban rapprochement, immigration concerns, economic equality, making every effort to mitigate global warming, prisoner reform and intimating kindness and more openness to the LGBT community plus the issue of women’s rights. No doubt, what the Pope will say is closely guarded at the Vatican. It’s interesting to note that what the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe vs. Wade in 1973 did for some Kennedy Democrats in defecting to the Republican Party, the recent High Court ruling on Gay marriage has conversely done for the Democrats. The worm turns and Pope Francis could unleash a tidal wave of public opinion in favor of the Democratic Party. The old guard religious left has
come home to roost. The likes of Father Groppi, Berrigan and Drinan, all Catholic priests who fought for civil rights and railed against the Vietnam War come to mind as Pope Francis has taken the Church back to its more liberal footing. Moral imperatives as global warming, immigration, and economic redistribution are in the queue to realign our two party system. Twentyfive years ago when I campaigned as a Democrat for County School Board, I was relegated to a second class citizen and run out of town on a rail by rogue feminists. Yet, within the big three life and death issues, the Catholic Church supports two being no on the death penalty and no on war. One may always oppose abortion on conscientious grounds except Democratic stereotypes persist. My, how times have changed! The Holy Pontiff indeed knows his onions or better said, knows his history as scores of Irish, Italian and Polish immigrants together with their descendants recall a time of prejudice, scapegoating and despair upon arrival at Ellis Island. The old French saying, “The more things change, the more things stay the same” ought to be Donald Trump’s campaign slogan. Be careful what you wish for, America’s Republican Party. Be nice, do good deeds and don’t be a stranger as we at the Clairemont Times value your participation. Daniel J Smiechowski has been a resident of Clairemont since 1967 and can be reached at smiechowskid@aol.com or 858 220 4613
Community Meetings Open to the Public CLAIREMONT TOWN COUNCIL 8/6/15 • (1st Thurs. of the month) 6:30 PM Cadman Elementary Auditorium 4370 Kamloop Ave, 92117 CLAIREMONT COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP NO MEETING IN AUGUST LINDA VISTA TOWN COUNCIL 8/20/15 • (3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH) 6:30 PM CANYON RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH 6866 LINDA VISTA RD., 92111 LINDA VISTA PLANNING GROUP 8/24/15 • (4th Mon. of the month)5:30 PM Linda Vista Public Library 2160 Ulric St, 92111 MARIAN BEAR REC COUNCIL 8/12/15 • (2nd Wed.of the month) 6:00PM North Clairemont Recreation Center 4425 Bannock Avenue, San Diego CA 92117
Clairemont Town Council News Over much of this past year we’ve been working diligently with the San Diego Police Department, Nextdoor.com, and our local elected officials to help revitalize our community’s neighborhood watch efforts. Several news channels covered our organizing efforts of new neighborhood watches throughout our community. These efforts have led to the installation of newer, brighter neighborhood watch signs. If there’s a need on your block to replace old, rusted neighborhood watch signs, then let’s get your block organized! Contact Steph Groce through our Public Safety Awareness Committee by e-mailing publicsafety@clairemontonline.com, or call 858.480.9430. For the first time in forever, Movies in the Park is coming up again this month on Saturday, August 29th at North Clairemont Community Park. We are screening Disney’s two-time Academy Award-winning animated
blockbuster “Frozen” -- and it’ll be a sing-a-long version of the movie. Elsa and Anna will be on hand for familyfriendly entertainment, so come on out for food, games, and prizes! Our next meeting is Thursday, August 6th at 6:30pm inside Cadman Elementary. City Councilman Chris Cate will be on hand to answer questions about neighborhood watch and to talk about his Neighborhood First Coalition. As always, we will have have pizza, coffee, and water available because we love you and want you to show up! Also, as we continue to go over Bylaws, we will be voting on updated sections regarding membership, and the Council’s Officers and Directors. Bylaw proposals can be found on our website: www.ClairemontOnline.com Working for you, Clairemont! Ryan Trabuco President, Clairemont Town Council president@clairemontonline.com 858.480.9430
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Smoky Firehouse Chili
By Michael Baehr Photos by Michael Baehr, Clairemont Chowhound
The Clairemont Times PO Box 17671 San Diego, CA 92177 (858) 752-9779 Founding Publisher: Chris O’Connell Graphic Designer: Elaine Hall Contributors: Mike Baehr Kevin Casillo Paul Fischer Gary Hyde Susan Lewitt Daniel J. Smiechowski Bartley Stratton Rob Stone Bill Swank The Clairemont Times is a free publication published each month and circulated throughout the neighborhoods of Clairemont, Linda Vista, Bay Park & Kearny Mesa. Story ideas, advertising & editorial questions can be sent to The Clairemont Times P.O. Box 17671, San Diego, CA 92177 or chris@clairemonttimes.com Copyright ©2011-15 The Clairemont Times/McSierra Publishing. Reuse of material from this edition or past editions is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher. The opinions in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of The Clairemont Times/McSierra Publishing but instead, of each individual author/contributor. The Clairemont Times is proud to partner and contribute with:
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there are a number of specialty funds that every firefighter may choose to contribute based on their personal habits. For example, there’s a “newspaper fund,” a “coffee fund,” and even a “soda fund.” In addition, a monthly house fund covers overall miscellaneous services, maintenance and generic shared items. Occasionally the firefighters will get an unexpected treat of cookies, cakes or a homemade casserole from the community, which is always appreciated. A staple among most firehouses is chili, and I learned that there’s an annual chili cook-off competition Clairemont Firehouse 27 at 5064 Clairemont Drive. among San Diego firehouses each year at a Padres game. This year’s cook-off ary fireman. These guys are seasoned firefighters with nearly 50 years of serv- occurred just recently, and it inspired me to share a favorite chili recipe of my ice between them, with the exception own. This fireman-worthy recipe is of the probationary “new guy” who has hearty and smoky, and would be great completed six months of his 12-month for a summer picnic or backyard barbetraining. cue. (See recipe) A surprising fact to this Chowhound is that firemen pay for their own food from a shared pool of personal funds. Each firefighter contributes $10 for their shift. That’s $40 to feed four people over a 24-hour period. I’ve always thought that a firefighter’s food was paid by city funds—not the case. In fact, I learned that most firemen become so skilled at food budgeting that they even assume the shopping duties when they’re at home during off hours. “We’ve been doing this for so long that we know when we see a good deal at the grocery store,” the C-team Separate refrigerators are kept for each shift’s food and drinks. explained. “We all shop every day, usually before If you think firefighters sit around noon,” said Captain Mike Pugh. “We and play cards most of the day waiting start our day with exercises in one of for a call, you’d be very mistaken. When the local parks, then we shop before they’re not responding to a medical or noon because lunch is the first meal of our shift. This is why people usually see fire-related emergency, these guys fill their day with fire inspections, commuus in the grocery stores around 11 am nity education, training exercises and every day.” equipment maintenance. No slacking Popular dishes at the firehouse on this job. include pasta, soups, stews, barbecue As we enter fire season, here are a and sandwiches. As part of their wellfew tips from the local Engine Company ness program, the firefighters exercise 27: regularly and strive to eat as healthy as 1) Check and maintain your smoke possible. During my visit, a large bowl detector—”You’d be surprised how of grapes sat in the center of the table rather than chips, cookies or something many times we go to a fire and there’s a melted smoke detector hanging from less healthy. the ceiling without batteries,” says long“We’re really creative when it comes time firefighter Ron Friel. “The general to cooking and using leftovers,” the rule of thumb is to test your smoke team explained. “We try to cook meals that we can stretch to the next day. For detector and replace batteries twice a year. We recommend replacing the batexample, when we make spaghetti and teries in your smoke detector when you meatballs, we always make a few extra change your clocks. This way it meatballs for sandwiches the next day. Or we might have what we call ‘refriger- becomes a habit.” 2) Maintain a defensible space ator soup’ with all the leftover vegetaaround your property—”This is espebles from our shift. You’d be surprised how good some of these soups can be.” cially important around the canyons. You should maintain 100 feet of clearAlong with the general food fund, Continued from page 1
1 pound ground beef 1 pound Italian sausage (I prefer hot) 1 medium onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 14.5 oz. cans of diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions 2 16 oz. cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 14.5 oz. can beef broth 1/2 bottle of dark beer (Use your favorite beer because you’ll drink the remainder!) 1 6 oz. can of tomato paste 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke Shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream for topping (optional) Directions 1. Cook sausage and ground beef in a large saucepan over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. 2. Add the onion, celery and garlic. Cook and stir for five minutes or until tender. 3. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, beef broth, beer, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, red pepper flakes and liquid smoke. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and a dollop of sour cream. ance of dry brush from your property,” says Friel. Thank you to the many firefighters, EMTs and paramedics for all that you do for Clairemont. These men and women work tirelessly all year to ensure our safety and the wellbeing of our community, so give them a high five or pat on the back next time you see them in your neighborhood grocery store. They’ve earned it!
In this picture, the “C-team” has access to their supplies. Every shift maintains their own food and supplies.
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Sunday In The Garden by Park Ranger Steven Smith
Sunday In The Garden has had two successful events. Our numbers were small, but the people were friendly and happy to be able to use their creativity to manicure the Tecolote Nature Center Native Garden by pulling some non natives, pruning back natives to enhance the garden image and planting more natives to add to its diversity. The possibilities are endless to the creative ideas that could be added to the garden. We are looking for people who want to get involved. Opportunities include garden maintenance, enhancement, seed collection, plant propagation and revegetation of the disturbed areas in Tecolote Canyon itself. If you have a Qualified Applicator Certificate for herbicide spraying of non-natives and want to help out, you would make an awesome addition to the team.You could know everything about plants or nothing at all and we
will be happy to have you lend a hand and make Tecolote Canyon a nicer place than it already is. We meet every third Sunday of the month. If this is something that sounds like your area of interest then stop by and give it a try.You will either be learning something new or doing something you love. It’s an all around win win activity. Plus you can take pride in a hands on bettering of San Diego as a place to live. The garden is located directly behind the Tecolote Nature Center at 5180 Tecolote Rd, San Diego, CA 92110. We
5180 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110 858-581-9959 Sunday, August 2 • 8:00am California Native Plant Society Walk Learn about the plants that thrive in Tecolote Canyon Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 10:00am – 11:30am Arts & Activities for Kids Come on down and get creative with Ms. Marla and friends Call the nature center for weekly theme Saturday, August 7 5:30pm – 7:30pm Nature at Night - All About Insects Enjoy displays, nature crafts, and games at the nature center and stay for Movie in the Park at 7:45 on the ball field next to the center. Lots of free family fun! Saturday, August 15 9:00am -11:00am Weed Warriors Clean up the canyon with Park Ranger Janice. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. *gloves and tools provided*
meet on the third Sunday of every month from 9am to 12pm. Water, restrooms and shade are available, but bring your own snacks if you want them. Contact the Nature Center at 858-5819959 or 858-581-9961 for information. Through this opportunity you can also sign up to be an official City of San Diego volunteer.
COMMENTARY
Is Organic Important? Is Organic Affordable? Where can you get organic foods? Sprouts,Trader Joe’s, Jimbo’s, Haggen, Whole Foods, Costco and Vons have Do you buy soda, candy, beer and organic selections, but the best choice is snacks? What if you buy less ‘junk’ and to support our local farmers directly by use the savings for organic food? If you going to a farmer’s market do away with items of near you.Try the little or no nutritional Clairemont Farmer’s value, buy less meat Market by Madison High and add more vegetaSchool 4838 Dolivia Drive, bles, you may find even Saturdays from 9am-3pm. with organic nonGMOs Choices for eating out you stay within your include LOVING HUT, budget. with two San Diego locaMost non-organic Organic produce from Haggens tions, and NATIVE FOODS, foods grow as huge Photo by Susan Lewitt and Sprouts. both delicious healthy monocrops, year after vegan choices, using as year, on the same soil. much organic nonGMO foods as possiThis method depletes soil nutrients and ble, CHIPOTLE’S, which is now 100% has a negative impact on biodiversity. GMO free, and YOSEMITE ORGANIC Chemical fertilizers help, but leave CUISINE a newer restaurant at UTC mall nonorganic foods with lower levels of that I hope to try. micronutrients.The best option is local You don’t need organic foods if you sustainably farmed organic nonGMOs. Sometimes organic foods are cheaper, spend tons of money on micro-nutrients and are not concerned about our planbut usually they are more because nonet’s future. Buying non-organic foods organic is subsidized. Organic farmers supports companies like Monsanto who pay hefty fees for organic certification. are interested only in profits through sellMaybe the non-organic farmers should ing more GMO seeds and pesticides to pay fees for using herbicides, pesticides use on them. Or just eat nonGMO and chemical fertilizers that poison our land and our pollinators. Losing our pol- organic! linators would mean losing 30% of the foods we eat. Email: butterfliesisee@yahoo.com by Susan Lewitt
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Sunday, August 16 9:00am – 12:00pm Sunday in the Garden Volunteer with Park Ranger Steven in our native plant garden *gloves and tools provided* For more information call 858-581-9959. Updated activities are posted at www.meetup.com/Friends of Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center Or Like us on Facebook – Friends of Tecolote Canyon Activities are free of charge. Donations to the Friends of Tecolote Canyon are always appreciated!
Emmes Opens 30 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Downtown San Diego 707 Broadway offers charging stations for public use, no parking or charging fee for electric vehicles through August 31 Emmes Realty Services has unveiled 30 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in its public parking garage at 707 Broadway (707) in downtown San Diego. 707 now offers the largest concentration of publicly-available EV chargers in San Diego and is conveniently located in close proximity to the East Village, Gaslamp District and B Street Corridor. To celebrate this important green initiative, Emmes is offering free parking and charging at 707 for electric vehicles through August 31, 2015. “At 707, we’re focusing on innovation and creating a smart workplace for the future. With electric vehicles becoming more popular, we believe it is important to embrace this technology now,” said Jordan Johnson, vice president, Emmes. “Also, the addition of the EV charging stations ties in perfectly with our strong commitment to sustainability and providing our customers with the highest level of amenities available. So, come park and
charge at 707!” EV charging station availability and reservations are accessible via the ChargePoint app., which can be downloaded on any smart phone. Charging times are generally expected to be approximately two hours and the EV charging stations can be found on various levels throughout the parking garage. In addition to the EV charging stations, 707 offers secure indoor bike storage to support multiple green-oriented transportation options and appeal to locally based millennials. “By 2020, 50 percent of the workforce will be in the millennial category and they expect amenities like EV charging stations from their employers,” said Kris Michell, president and CEO, Downtown San Diego Partnership. “Emmes’ charging stations are especially important because they are open to the public. So people who travel to our vibrant downtown for work or play now have a place to charge their vehicle. It is exciting to have companies like Emmes help make our downtown greener.”
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Op-Ed Re: The Morena Blvd Ad Hoc Subcommittee Meeting Held July 20th welcoming improvements. Their suggestions can be summarized as follows:
need to look far north or west of the Morena Corridor to see what happens There’s a quote that says don’t be when a community starts to look like a afraid to change, you may lose someMore and Safer Modes of Transportation NASCAR vehicle. Attendees at the planthing good, but you main gain somening meeting coined this type of develThe future should accommodate thing better. With that in mind, let’s talk more and more people ditching their opment “Lackluster Stepford Projects” about the future of the Morena Corridor. cars in favor of other forms of transand “Hamster” apartments. The fact that City of San Diego planning officials the Morena Corridor is dominated by portation. unique small businesses is unequivocally one of its biggest assets. From restaurants to catering companies to flamenco studios and small grocers, small business is thriving. Invariably, however, these businesses become victims of their own success. They make a community great and give it character, which increases demand and raises rents, which, in turn, pushes them out. Buying local and expanding organizations such as the Morena Business Association that advocates for the mom-and-pop Residents and business owners at the Morena Blvd. Station Area Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee meeting held at Bay shops will help the Park Elementary on July 20, 2015. area thrive and are crucial to maintainare currently crafting the Morena ing community character. Also, two of The Morena Corridor is set to gain Corridor Specific Plan (MCSP), a docuSan Diego’s most successful industries, three new trolley stops on a new line to ment that will guide policy on growth, UCSD. Part of the equation includes the surfing and brewing, are alive and well land use, transportation and infrastrucability to arrive at the trolley stops safely. on the Morena Corridor and should be ture to this artery running from Linda considered as critical to the plan. This calls for better bike lanes, sideVista north to Clairemont. A strong community brand, including walks, and more improvements to street If all goes as scheduled, the City’s more attractive street scape and neighlighting. MTS and law enforcement also community input and information gathmust work together to ensure that riding borhood signage, can also help in terms ering phase continues through fall, docof attracting business resources, freeway public transportation is safe both while uments pertaining to land use and signage, and tourists, who are just a waiting at stops and while on the vehiEnvironmental Impact Reports are draft- cles themselves. stone’s throw away at Sea World and ed next year, and the plan comes before Mission Bay Park. Morena Corridor Morena also needs to be better concity commissions and council for adopshould become a destination unto itself, nected to its surrounding areas. Easier tion in 2017. The MCSP is one of the and perhaps at some point get one of access to freeways, a better way to conmost important projects charting the nect Morena Blvd. to Clairemont Drive, future of the area, and not only is the and a pedestrian and bike friendly way community watching this closely, they to go from Bay Park to Mission Bay Park are actively participating in the process. and Fiesta Island will be a must. I attended a recent Clairemont Looking long-term also involves Community Planning Group MCSP sub- accounting for future traffic as the popucommittee meeting at Bay Park lation grows and surrounding developElementary with mouth agape. For ments, such as De Anza, come online. years, I have observed countless community planning meetings that invariably Maintain Community Character follow a standard “I got mine, (to heck The future of the corridor must prowith) you” formula. This was different. mote and expand access to small busiThe large crowd gathered was not in ness. People probably have legitimate default resistance mode to any and all reasons to fear their neighborhoods change, and they were actually conturning into strip malls. One doesn’t tributing helpful, informed feedback and by Loralee Olejnik
San Diego’s iconic neighborhood banner signs. This will also help add continuity to the corridor. Infrastructure
Fixing and maintaining streets is a given, but in addition, the undergrounding of utilities and an upgrade to the sewer system will become even more important with population growth. Remember, as development rushes, that equals more flushes. The infrastructure and community plan needs to be flexible for adapting to future technology, and development should be in line with best practices that make the least environmental impact. It should also plan for the assessment of existing bridges and buildings to determine if they are structurally sound and able to withstand seismic and weather-related activity. The future also needs to take into account changing demographics. Aging will be a significant factor influencing the Morena Corridor in the years to come as more Baby Boomers enter their golden years. Making the area more senior friendly (from public gathering spaces to easier access to transportation and improvements to facilities for emergency responders) will become necessary. The area should still also balance the needs of families with children, however, even with this demographic shift. Morena Corridor should remain a great place to raise families and that should be reflected in its schools, parks, community gardens, and access to affordable housing. It will need to include some multi-family dwelling unit projects, as this is the reality of urban infill development and allows more people access to home ownership. I realize that all of this is a tall order to fill, but with the support of an engaged community that’s willing to let change happen, it should still come in at less than 30 feet.
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Bumped by Paul McCartney by Gary Hyde
“It was 20 years ago today Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play” (The Beatles). Well, for me it was 40 years ago, I was a young kid in Nashville, fresh out of Clairemont, recording in Buddy Killen’s Soundshop Studio. Buddy was also vice president of Tree International Publishing. I had signed a songwriter and recording deal and was ready to take the music business by storm, or so I thought.The engineer for the session was Ernie Winfrey a guy with huge recording credits. Everything was falling into place. My drummer was the late Larrie Londin, the greatest drummer I ever played with. I was in a band with him at my grandfather’s nightclub.What a great guy. His recording and live credits would take up this whole article. (Elvis, Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Steve Perry, Neil Young, Olivia Newton-John, Chet Atkins just to name a few. We recorded at night and one night Ernie comes to me and say’s,“Gary, we’re not going to be able to record tomorrow night, another session has been booked.” I’m thinking a big country act is coming in, so I said Ernie,“Who is it?”“Gary your being bumped by Paul McCartney.” I did not expect that answer. If you’re
going to get bumped I thought, at least it was a Beatle. Buddy Killen had found Paul, his wife, 3 girls, and the band, a place to hang out for a few weeks before he was to go back out on tour.That place was Tree songwriter Curly “junior” Putman’s farm. When he came into the studio, Paul recorded a song his father wrote (Eloise), and a song about Curly Putman’s farm (Junior’s Farm). Another song Paul recorded at Soundshop Studio was (Sally G) a song inspired by his trip down to the world famous Printer’s Alley. Printers alley in those days was an unbelievable place for music. My Grandfather Jimmy Hyde owned the biggest club in Printers alley “The Carousel”. Musicians like Chet Atkins, Floyd Cramer, Boots Randolph and Hank Garland played there for years. Nashville was a great experience for a kid that grew up in Clairemont. Writing songs is still the same, but life experiences like these have changed with the times. I still have tapes and out takes, from Paul McCartney’s session because Ernie was the engineer.Anyone who grew up with the Beatles can appreciate how much fun it was for me, to go back in the studio after Paul left, and play and record on the same piano he used. And that is my getting bumped by the Paul McCartney story.Talk to you next month.
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and a tasty menu consisting of fresh, house made, comfort food. The other part of Steins success are loyal patrons who come back week after week because they enjoy being served good food & drinks by friendly staff in a cozy, urban ambience that is North of the 8. And with no TVs, Steins is a place where conversation and sociability is encouraged. To add to the fun, the Craft beer taps are rotated so there is always a good selection and the ability to try different beers – some local and some not. Steins also provides a variety of interesting
Meads and Ciders to expand your palette. They have special events such as a monthly Brewery Night where a tap takeover is featured, along with food pairings & swag raffle, and just completed their first session of Beer School. More ideas are in the works, such as a Wine Night where select wines will be offered at discounted prices along with a food pairing. Easy access, just off the 15 on Tierrasanta/Balboa Blvd, with plenty of parking, Steins is an ideal spot for Lunch, Happy Hour, Dinner or Drinks & a Snack. Lunch & Happy Hour Specials are offered Mon - Fri and gluten free, vegetarian & vegan options are available. Stein is also Family Friendly, offers Military Discounts and has a delish Sunday Brunch! PS Bring in our ad and receive $5 off a $20 order.
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Spotlight on Local High School Football
Four former local high school football players were selected to participate in the 25th Annual Alex Spanos All-Star Classic at Mesa College on Saturday, July 11. Ex-Madison Warhawk offensive tackle Clayton Jimerson saw the most playing time as the South All-Stars shut out the North All-Stars 28-0. Defensive back Kameron Santos, wide receiver Christian Sourapas, and wide receiver-defensive back Kimani Love were also named to play in the game. Jimerson, Santos (Madison alumnus), and Sourapas (Francis Parker alumnus) will be playing their college ball in the fall for New Hampshire, San Francisco State, and Arizona, respectively, while Love (Kearny alumnus) is joining the Marines... Also on July 11, behind the performances of Erick Buchanan and Sampson Niu and the strong arm of Terrell Carter, the Warhawks outscored the St. Augustine Saints 4515 to win the Summer Passing League championship at Southwestern College. The win helped exact a little revenge for Madison, who was beaten 49-42 by the Saints for the CIF San
Diego Section Division I title on the very same field last December... Coach Rick Jackson’s Warhawks should soar again in the upcoming season with a quarterback like Carter; running backs Buchanan, Darius Jackson, Robert Wright, and Perdale Owens; wide receivers Shaheed Madyun, Elijah Thomas, Brandon Lewis, Marc Quinlin, and Isaiah McDaniels; offensive linemen and defensive linemen David Falo, JoJo Falo, Alonzo Gibbs, Angel Calderon, Jordan Cole, Donte Grady, Trevor Bell, and Lee Williams; linebackers Niu, Nick Meray, Bryson Collins, Pedro Garcia, and Zak Kolek; defensive backs Charles Bickham and Travis Hess; and kickers Jonathan Navarrete and Diego Ledezma ... The Francis Parker Lancers concluded an injury-riddled 2014 with a 69-28 loss to the Hoover Cardinals in the Division III Quarterfinals at Hoover. At one point, it got to be such a mash unit that Francis Parker had to forfeit a home game with the Morse Tigers. The Lancers are gearing up for 2015 with playmaker Jordan Genmark-Heath (over 800 all-pur-
A Ninth Grade Physics Class Gives Back to the Youth of Linda Vista by Chris Limon
Support for healthy alternatives and encouraging positive lifestyle choices by our young people was the purpose
of advocating for a Skatepark in Linda Vista. Due to the increased popularity of skateboarding, partly because of events like the DEW Tour and X Games, more and more kids have taken up the sport. Skateboarding is something that can teach hard work, discipline and a
sense of accomplishment. Also, it is very common long time friendships are formed often with other likeminded individuals, therefore creating a sense of belonging and kinship. All good tools to have in your arsenal as a young person who is finding themselves and eventually their path in life. What’s most exciting is the growing support for the Skatepark scheduled to break ground in early 2016. Councilman Scott Sherman has been a key supporter of the Linda Vista Skatepark since the beginning. The Councilman is a big advocate for the youth and really embraced the idea of creating Linda Vista’s first safe, legal skateboarding zone where kids can feel secure and have fun skateboarding. On June 4th alongside ninth graders from High Tech High School’s Physics Dept. Councilman Sherman and the students donated 24 skateboards for children in Linda Vista who are at risk
pose yards last year) and wide receivers Sterling Hayes and Ethan Risse expecting to lead new Coach D.J. Walcott’s offense ... Coach Lamont Butler’s Horizon Christian Academy Panthers were scalped 49-34 by the El Cajon Valley Braves in the first round of the Division IV Playoffs at El Cajon Valley in 2014. Horizon is attempting to replace graduated quarterback Joshua Gaudet (over 4,000 all-purpose yards last year) with quarterback Matt Simpson and running backs/wide receivers Christian Arlington, Oscar Cordova, Oscar Navarro, Daniel Mallory, and Amir Harris... Behind the running of graduated running back Alex Beaubien, the Clairemont Chieftains made it to the Division IV Quarterfinals before falling
to the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders 35-13 at Mater Dei. Clairemont Chieftains Coach Joseph Kim is counting on the play of quarterback Jake Kwon, running back Dylan Irwin, and wide receiver Jorge Castaneda in 2015... New Kearny Komets Coach Will Gray has Takoda Browne (over 800 all-purpose yards last year) returning. This column is dedicated to my late father, Kenneth Stone.
or otherwise could not afford one. The class used the skateboards in an assignment learning physics. Once they were done with the skateboards, the students decided that they would donate the boards to children in Linda Vista who would really appreciate them. “Kudos to all!” On July 1st through July 15th we put drop boxes in local stores where kids could write a few lines about what a free skateboard would mean to them. I didn’t realize it at the time, but in hindsight, this was going to be exactly what we set out to do and will continue to do, enriching the quality of life for our kids. We selected who the boards would go to based on the entries in our drop boxes. As you can imagine I would have liked to give a skateboard to everyone who turned in a slip and will continue to try by having further events in the future. The kids that did receive skateboards were truly surprised and excited when we called. It was a good feeling because I am confi-
dent that every skateboard went to a home where it was a smile that was needed at that time or used to raise the confidence of an at risk youth and restore purpose. Here is an example of one of the entries we received.“What would a free skateboard mean to you?” “I deserve a skateboard because sometimes my family can’t support me. Because my mom has stage 4 cancer (lung) and a brain tumor. My dad has a low paying job so I really think I can use one. Thank you. - Linda Vista Youth We were truly humbled by the opportunity to give back locally. Thanks again to Councilman Scott Sherman and his staff and Mr. McClendon and his ninth grade physics class from High Tech High School. The Linda Vista Skatepark will be completed in early 2017 but the positive impact it will have on many young people in Linda Vista has already begun. Thanks to all for the Support!
Rob Stone is a life-long resident of the San Diego area and is also a certified talent scout through Sports Management Worldwide. Rob has been working with and helping to assist sports agents in getting their clients signed to contracts. If you would like a professional scouting report written up on your favorite athlete, you can feel free to contact Mr. Stone directly. He may be reached at: 1 (619) 2416516, rstone@smww.com, Sportsguyrob@att.net, http://www.smwwscout.com/scout/robstone, orhttp://www.rsscouting.blogspot.com.
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