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Clairemont TimesNews of the NeighborhoodsV2.E8 August 2012

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1. Make sure your child has school supplies for

the first day of school, and label supplies and

clothing such as jackets and sweaters.

2. Begin to transition your child into a sleep-

ing schedule that provides time for enough

rest and allows time to get ready for school in

the mornings.

3. Be enthusiastic as you talk to your child

about school, the excitement of beginning a

new grade and learning new things.

4. Inform your child of where and when you (or

another adult) will drop them off at school

and pick them up from school.

5. Schedule a place and time to complete

homework everyday.

1. Allow time to transition your child comfort-ably into the school environment. Take time tocheck postings of teacher rosters, usually nearthe office, and inform your child of their teacherand room number.

2. Walk your child to a designated place oncampus where they are to wait for their teacher.3. Say goodbye at an appropriate time. If yourchild becomes distressed, it is usually best tosay goodbye and allow the teacher to comfortyour child.

4. Make sure your child eats a healthy break-fast and pack a healthy snack and lunch, if theyare not eating a school provided meal.5. Find ways to get involved with your child’seducation and make a commitment to stayinvolved throughout the school year.

FOR PARENTS ON THEFIRST DAY OF SCHOOLBACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST

8/4 Pathway Christian Fellowship Flea Market - page 28/4 23rd Annual Clairemont Family Day - page 138/11 4th Annual Linda Vista Family Reunion - page 38/11 Clairemont Architectural Tour - page 7Early September9/5 AAA Travel Show - page 16

Events Calendar:

Courtesy of Angela Cohen, Whitman Elementary

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POLICE BLOTTER

Want to make some extra $$$?Have stuff you want to sell?Looking for that great deal?

Neighborhood Flea MarketSaturday, August 4th • 8am-12noon

email for seller guidelines: [email protected]

FREE TOBUYERS AND SELLERSTell your friends and neighbors!

No pets, please

Week of June 24th 2012

Vandalism 8100 Aero DrFraud 6200 Beadnell WayTheft 3800 Genesee Ave.Fraud 5500 Balboa Ave.Battery 5100 Clairemont MesaRes Burglary 4800 Arlene St.Vehicle Break-In 5500 Balboa Ave.Vandalism 7000 Clairemont MesaBlvd.Grand Theft 3700 Balboa TerraceTheft 4600 Morena Blvd.Theft 5600 Balboa Ave.Theft 5300 Mt.Alifan Dr.Res Burglary 6600 Beadnell WayBattery 8800 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.Commercial Burglary 3500 AshfordSt.Commercial Robbery 4200Clairemont Dr.Commercial Burglary 4600 ConvoySt.Street Robbery 4500 Moraga Ave.

Week of July 1, 2012

Grand Theft 4100 Clairemont MesaBlvd.Theft 4400 Genesee Ave.Theft 4200 Genesee Ave.Res Burglary 4000 Taos Dr.Battery 3600 Budd St.Vehicle Theft 4500 Cochise WayVandalism 5000 Arvinels Ave.Theft 5800 Chandler Dr.Res Burglary 4800 Rushden Ave.Vehicle Break-In 3200 Geddes Dr.Res Burglary 4800 Arlene St.Assault 6500 Beadnell WayVehicle Break-In 7200 ClairemontMesa Blvd.Battery 3400 Waco St.

Vehicle Break-In 6200 ClairemontMesa Blvd.Commercial Burglary 4200 GeneseeAve.Attempted Murder 7000 Balboa Ave.Vehicle Break-In 6600 Beadnell WayVandalism 3800 Clairemont Dr.Fraud 5600 Balboa Ave.Vandalism 3700 Clairemont MesaBlvd.Vehicle Theft 3400 Cowley WayBurglary 5500 Balboa Ave.Commercial Robbery 4500Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

Week of July 8th 2012

Vehicle Theft 4500 Clairemont Dr.Vehicle Theft 5500 Balboa Arms Dr.Grand Theft 4200 Genesee Ave.Res Burglary 4900 Millwood Rd.Battery 6300 Balboa Ave.Theft 3500 Del Rey St.Fraud 4500 Limerick WayVehicle Break-In 3200 Ashford St.Assault 6500 Mt.Ackerman Dr.Grand Theft 4200 Gila Ave.Assault 3900 Convoy St.Burglary 4800 Shawline St.Burglary 5500 Balboa Ave.Vehicle Theft 4100 Moraga Ave.Vehicle Theft 7600 Balboa Ave.Vehicle Break-In 6000 PrintwoodWayVehicle Theft 3600 Budd St.Battery 6100 Balboa Ave.Commercial Burglary 3900 Mt.Acadia Blvd.Vehicle Break-In 4900 Convoy St.Battery 4900 Mt. Bigelow Dr.Theft 4000 Morena Blvd.Vandalism 5900 Printwood WayVehicle Theft 3600 Merrimac Ave.Battery 4400 Bannock Ave.


Battery 4100 Mt.Alifan PlaceRes Burglary 4700 Clairemont Dr.Grand Theft 5800 Balboa Ave.Battery 4700 Clairemont Dr.Theft 4400 Convoy St.Commercial Burglary 6600 ConvoyCt.Vehicle Theft 5100 Conrad Ave.Vandalism 6600 Convoy Ct.Theft 8100 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.Res Burglary 4400 Rolfe Rd.Theft 5000 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.Res Burglary 4800 Mt. La Platta Dr.Grand Theft 4200 Jutland Dr.


Vehicle Break-In 8600 Glenhaven St.Theft 3900 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.Vehicle Break-In 2600 Ariane Dr.Attempted Murder 5000 Dubois Dr.Res Burglary 5100 Clairemont MesaBlvd.Vehicle Theft 5800 Chateau Dr.Vandalism 4100 Bannock Ave.Commercial Robbery 5500 BalboaAve.Grand Theft 7700 Convoy Ct.Vehicle Break-In 6100 Balboa Ave.Battery 3500 Idlewild WayAssault 5400 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

Those were the words reiteratedover and over again by CommunityRelations officer David Surwillo of theSan Diego Police Department WesternDivision at the Linda Vista PlanningGroup meeting last month.

Officer Surwillo was present for abrief Q&A about different scenariospresented to him by board membersand the public in attendance.

When asked by a person in atten-dance how to handle a recurring sus-picious vehicle which parks in front ofher elderly neighbor’s house. Theresponse was,“call (619) 531-2000 thenon-emergency number to the SDPD.”

Some other practical advice, nevertry and confront a situation “call usthat is our job”, always try and provideas many details as possible when call-ing and lastly request the last 5 num-bers of the incident number when youcall in. Each call is given an incidentnumber and by having those last 5numbers it makes it easier to refer-ence in the future should there be aneed for return call.

The overall theme of OfficerSurwillo’s talk,“If you are not sure of asituation or something is out of theordinary it is easy to call and you canremain anonymous if you wish.”

“It never hurts to call (619) 531-2000”

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To Advertise Your Business or ServiceChris O’Connell, Publisher (858) 752-9779

or [email protected]

motorist is less likely tocollide with a personwalking and bicycling ifmore people walk orbicycle.As more cyclistsare on the road, driversbecome more aware,”Hanshaw explains.

To aid that awareness,cyclists can:

1. Follow the Rulesof the Road.

a. Ride with trafficand obey the same lawsas motorists.

b. Use the rightmostlane that heads in thedirection that you aretraveling.

c. Obey all trafficcontrol devices, such asstop signs, lights, andlane markings.

d. Scan back and usehand and arm signals toindicate your intentionto stop, merge or turn.

2. Be Visiblea. Ride where drivers

can see you.b. Wear brightly col-

ored clothing at alltimes.

c. At night, use awhite front light and redrear light or reflector.Wear reflectivetape or clothing.

3. Be Predictablea. Ride in a straight line and don’t

swerve between parked cars.b. Make eye contact with motorists

to let them know you are there.c. Avoid riding on the sidewalk

whenever possible.4. Anticipate Conflictsa. Be aware of traffic around you

and be prepared to take evasiveaction.

b. Learn braking and turning tech-niques to avoid crashes.

c. Be extra alert at intersections.5. Wear a Helmeta. Make sure that the helmet fits on

top of your head, not tipped back orforward.

b. After a crash or any impact thataffects your helmet, visible or not,replace it immediately.

Drivers are advised to:1. Constantly look at the sideview

and rearview mirrors for bicyclists.2. Use the blinker when turning.3. Not drive when intoxicated.4. Merge into the bicycle lane long

before turning.5. Slow down when passing a bicy-

clist.6. Allow at least three feet when

passing a bicyclists.7. NEVER text or be on cell phone

while driving.

“Safety of cyclists doesn’t stop withindividuals though. Our elected offi-cials and other decision-makers shouldunderstand the need for roadway andaccess improvements and policies thatmake cycling safer in San Diego,”Hanshaw added. SDCBC advocates formore funding for bicycle infrastruc-ture in SANDAG’s RegionalTransportation Plan and improvedpolicies like State Senate Bill 1462,currently in the Assembly, whichrequires drivers to give three feet ofroad to bicyclists.

“We want all of San Diego to knowthat we have educational resourcesavailable and we’re out there advocat-ing for the bicycling community tohelp new and experienced riderscommute safely.”

For more information about SanDiego County Bicycle Coalition, ortheir classes, events or advocacy,please visit www.sdcbc.org.


Nonprofit offers education,safety tips and seeks improvedbicycling infrastructure

In the midst of summer, more bicy-clists are on the road, commuting,exercising and beating traffic to get

around town.With the increase in rid-ership, the San Diego County BicycleCoalition (SDCBC) reminds cyclistsand drivers to share the road andoffers safety tips and cycling educa-tion to improve safety. SDCBC alsoadvocates for more funding for bicycleinfrastructure and improved policiesto create safer roads for all users.

“We are saddened to have recentlylost members of our bicycling commu-nity. Our region should respond withgreater dedication to continuing ourtrack record as an ideal place for safe

and fun bicycling activities,” said AndyHanshaw, SDCBC’s executive director.“This should remind all cyclists andmotorists of the safety precautionsboth parties can follow to safely andeffectively share the road and servesas an opportunity for decision makersto show leadership by investing in

improved roadwaysfor all users.”

In light of therecent bicycletragedies in SanDiego, nationalfatality statisticsfrom numerousagencies reveal thatbiking is safer thandriving.To keep thistrue in San Diego,

SDCBC offers hands-on educationalcourses and a variety of group rides toincrease bicyclists’ confidence ontheir bikes and knowledge aboutproper cycling behavior while onroadways.

Hanshaw says that more peoplewould bicycle, walk, and take transitmore if their streets were improved.This is why, he says, that SDCBC advo-cates with city planners and decisionmakers to improve roadways forcyclists.

“It is also widely known that a

San Diego County Bicycle Coalition Reminds Cyclists,Drivers to Share the Road


LOCAL USEFUL PHONE NUMBERSSponsored by

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS

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UUSSEEFFUULLPost Office 858.273.0558Sr. Center 858.483.5100AARP 619.641.7020AAA 800.400.4222VA Hospital 858.552.8585Social Security 800.772.1213Medicaid 800.541.5555Alzheimer’s Assoc 800.272.3900


AUGUST LIBRARY EVENTSNORTH CLAIREMONT BRANCH

4616 CLAIREMONT DRIVE, 92117

• De la Motte Family String Quartet8/4 10:30amString music as performed by Amber de la Motte and

her four children who range in age from 3 to 9! FeaturesBaroque, Classical and Folk music from Germany, Russia,

Israel, Ireland & USA• Sing-Along Concert with

Hullabaloo8/6 3:00pmHear traces of twang, funk,

rock, folk and blues inHullabaloo’s songs, and kids willbe inspired to laugh, think, sing,dance, clap & stomp their feet.

• Family Yoga8/8 3:30pm

Yoga teaches children patience and self-confidence.Come to a free class and try it out! Best suited for ages 3-8 with caregiver, but all ages are welcome.

• Bargain Book Sale8/11 9:30am-2:00pmIn addition to a Daily Book Sale, find used books,

movies, and music for excellent prices.• Ventriloquist Joe & Friends8/13 3:00pmBe amazed by ventriloquist Joe Gandelman and his talk-

ing puppets! Joe’s show features a BIG cast of characters,comedy from beginning to end, interaction, and a messageabout the joy of reading.

• Henna Painting - Teen Event8/14 3:00pmLearn about henna painting, Henna is a natural, tempo-

rary form of body art inspired by the traditions of India,Morocco, North Africa and the Middle East. Presented byNatasha Monahan Papousek, professional henna artist.Geared toward ages 11-18. *Parent permission required toreceive body art.

• Adult Book Club8/15 6:30pmBe a part of NCL Book Club! We will be discussing

Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow. All adults are welcome toattend and participate. Please read the book beforehand.Copies of the book are available at the front desk.

• Irish Dance Performance8/22 6:30pmCome and watch the spirited dancers from Rose

Ritchie Academy of Irish Dance, and prepare yourself for atoe-tapping good time! The show begins by featuringyoung, beginning dancers and works up to championshiplevel dancers. Dancers will wear elaborate costumes andperform both solo and group work.

• Storytime for Toddlers & PreschoolersThursdays at 10:30amJoin us for a fun storytime with Ms. Karina or Ms. Erin!

This is an interactive storytime that includes books, songs,rhymes, and movement.

• Sign Language Storytime8/11, 8/18, 8/25 10:30amStoryteller Ms Duncan uses the excitement and fun of

signing to enhance the reading of well-loved children’spicture books. Includes sing-alongs and bubble time, ages0-5 w/caregiver.

BALBOA BRANCH4255 MT.ABERNATHY AVE, 92117

Stories with SusanWednesdays 6:00 pmEvery Wednesday Miss Susan reads well-loved chil-

dren’s stories. Come hear your favorites, or discoversomething new!

• “Wee Reads” Baby & Toddler StorytimeFridays 10:30 amStorytime for our youngest patrons! Plenty of

adult/child interaction, songs, stories and fingerplays.• Crafts for KidsSaturday,August 4 & 18 11:30 amLet your creativity run wild with a fun craft activity!

Children under 8 welcome with an adult or older sib-ling.

• Stories & CraftsSaturday,August 11 & 25 11:30 amChildren enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement

activities while building language and literacy skills.Plus, make and take home a fun craft!

• Summer Reading Event: Raggle Taggle’sBuccaneer Pirate Band

8/2 10:00 amRaggle Taggle and the Buccaneer Pirate Band bring

you a fun and entertaining musical show.• Literature Comes to Life8/9 10:00 amBe ready to put on a costume and be part of the

show! There’s plenty of audience participation as well-loved children’s stories come to life!

• Paws to Read8/14 6:00 pmTherapy dogs provide a positive and fun environ-

ment for children to practice reading.This program ismade possible through volunteers from Love on aLeash, San Diego Central chapter.

• Summer Reading Finale Party w/Hullabaloo8/16 10:00 amWe’re celebrating the end of another successful

Summer Reading Program! Join us for light refresh-ments and entertainment by Hullabaloo.

CLAIREMONT BRANCH2920 BURGENER BLVD, 92110

Adult Book Club8/1 6pm Members will discuss 11/22/63:A Novel, by

Stephen King. Please read the book before the meeting.Books are available at the circulation desk.

• Creative Movement8/3 11:30 Class for children ages 18 months to 6 years

San Diego Danceworks will provide a fun class withmusic and props

• Bettie Blaydes Pegas8/7 6:30 She will talk about her book Chasing the

Dream in the Galapagos:A Personal Evolution.• Friends of the Library Meeting8/15 6:30 p.m. We support the library through book

sales, volunteering, and planning events. Everyone is wel-come.

• Homework HelpTuesdays from 6:30 -8pm Tutors are adult volunteers,

and no sign-up is required.• Story Times- Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. the library hosts a story and

craft time for all ages, with storyteller and crafter MissNancy.

- Thursdays 10:30 “BabySign Storytime,” a storytimewith sign language for children ages 0-2 and their care-givers, with storyteller and sign language instructorJennifer Duncan.

- Fridays10:30 a.m. the library hosts PreschoolStorytime with Miss Fran.

- 8/25 10:30 at the Tecolote Nature Center NatureStorytime with Miss Barbara.

- 8/18 1pm Ms Frizzle presented by the San DiegoNatural History Museum, Ms. Frizzle’s ClassroomAdventures: Dinosaur Dining.Appropriate for children andtheir families.

LINDA VISTA BRANCH2160 ULRIC ST., 92111

• Evening StorytimeWednesdays 5-6pmCome enjoy an evening of stories and songs with Ms.

Kasem. Pajamas welcome.• Homework Help

Wednesdays 6-7:30pmFree tutoring for children in all grades.• Chinese Storytime with Ms. Chen

Saturdays 10-11amChinese stories, songs, and dances for kids of all ages.

Have fun and practice Chinese!• Storytime and Craft: Kids’ Book Art

8/2, 10-11amStorytime followed by a fun crafts workshop for chil-

dren and families. Participants will create and decoratetheir own craft book. Presented by Marta’s Arts & Crafts.

• Friends of the LV Branch8/4, 11am-12:30pm Meet to coordinate activities including our booksale,

Homework Help program, and more. Newcomers wel-come.

• Circus Mimimus: Pig’s Eye Puppets Storytime8/9, 10-11amIn this puppet circus, ten performing marionettes take

you to the limits of the marvelous.You are invited to stayafter the show for a Q & A with the performer about thepuppets. How they are made, how to operate them andhow to learn more.

• Storytime & Summer Reading Program finaleand raffle

8/16, 10-11amJoin us for storytime and the finale to our Summer

Reading Program.We’ll be awarding raffle prizes and cele-brating a terrific Summer.

• Ancient Chinese Science & Technology8/22 2-3pmJoin us to discover how ancient Chinese technology

changed the world. Examine the scientific principlesbehind a few Chinese inventions such as paper, gunpow-der, the compass, and seismograph and learn how theirspread revolutionized the ancient world. Participants willmake their own woodblock prints.

• Preschool StorytimeThursday,August 23 & Thursday,August 30, 10-11amChildren and their families are invited to join us for sto-

ries, rhymes, songs and crafts.

by Alexander D. Bevil

As mentioned in the July issue ofThe Clairemont Times, on Saturday,

August 11, 2012, the ModernismCommittee of the San Diego’s SaveOur Heritage Organisation (SOHO), anorganization committed to raisingpublic awareness and appreciation ofa local community’s architectural her-itage to all San Diegans, will be con-ducting a self-guided automobile tourof Clairemont’s notable Mid-CenturyModern land-marks.

I will be giv-ing a pre-tourorientationpresentation inSt. Mark’sUnitedMethodist Churchsanctuary, at 3401 Clairemont Drive,from 10 am to 10:45 am.

Prior to the lecture, tour partici-pants will be given a guidebook,which includes a map.The self-guidedautomobile tour will be a combinationscavenger hunt and road rally.The goalwill be who can find and visit themore than 40 architecturally interest-

ing buildings between 11 am and 3pm.

Now, please, this isn’t a race.Thegoal is for participants to visit and

tour some ofClairemont’s trulyunique Mid-CenturyModern architecturallandmarks.

The cost is $15 forSOHO members and$20 for non-members.

To pre-register,please call the SOHOoffice at (619) 297-9327; (619) 297-7511;or via e-mail [email protected] registrationreceipt and tour book-let will be available atthe SOHO Will Calltable set up in front of

the church. Of course, you can regis-ter for the lecture and tour that morn-ing, between 9:30 and 10 am.

I hope you all will take advantageof a great opportunity to visit andlearn about Clairemont’s early historyand architectural legacy. I would alsolike to thank the various churches andother locations for their enthusiasticresponse for letting us visit and tour

their properties.Theremainder of

the tour willbe conduct-ed alongpublicstreets.

There will be no home interiortours; please respect your neighbors’privacy.

Note: A member of SOHO’s ModernismCommittee, as well as a proud “Clairemontian”since 1981, the author is an award-winning localhistorian and author of several articles on SanDiego’s architectural heritage. His latest essay,Clairemont: “The Village within a City,” alongwith a self-guided tour booklet and map, willbe handed out during the lecture.


Clairemont Lutheran Churchwww.clairemontlc.org

4271 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117

Sunday Worship Times8:00, 9:15, 10:15 & 11:30 AM

(En Espanol)

Clairemont Christian Churchwww.clairemontchristianchurch.com

4330 Moraga Ave, San Diego, CA 92117Phone (858) 273-5066

Dr. Harvey Daniel Moore, PastorSunday Worship/Sunday School Time:

10:30 AMBible Study:Thursdays 7:00-8:30

Clairemont Christian Fellowshipwww.clairemontchristianfellowship.org

4570 Mt. Herbert AveSan Diego, CA 92117Phone (858) 278-2433Sunday Worship Times10:30 AM & 6:00 PM

Sunday Church School 9:00 AM

Pathway Christian Fellowshipwww.pathwayonline.org

3811 Mt. Acadia BlvdSan Diego, CA 92111Phone (858) 277-3027

Join us Sundays at 10 AM

Holy Cross Lutheran Church & Preschoolwww.holycrossword.com

3450 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117Church (858) 273-2886

Preschool (858) 273-7768Sunday Worship 9:00 AM

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Mid-Century Modern Architectural Tour Update


DISTRICT 6 NEWS & EVENTS

Recently, Mayor Jerry Sandersannounced a contest to create thebest smart phone app for the City ofSan Diego, called the first AT&T SanDiego Apps Challenge.The challengewas designed to create an app thatcould improve city services and thequality of life for San Diego residents,businesses, and visitors.

The City partnered with sponsorsincluding AT&T, SDG&E, CleanTECHSan Diego, the San Diego RegionalChamber of Commerce, and the SanDiego Regional EconomicDevelopment Corporation to help puton the Apps Challenge. In the end,more than 78 eligible apps competedfor a share of $50,000 in prize moneydonated by the sponsors.

In the end, a panel of nine judgesselected winners in twelve categories,including two popular choice awards.“San Diego Street Report” won the topaward with Best Overall App.This app

gives the user the ability to file areport for a number of problems,including graffiti removal, potholes,broken sidewalks, and more.

The user simply takes a picture ofthe issue, picks the problem category,and the app uses the smart phone’sGPS coordinates to determine the cor-rect location.The app’s creator,AaronColeman, worked closely with theCity’s Street Division staff to makesure the data seamlessly enters theCity system and is routed to theappropriate department.

I am very excited about this app,because it gives the public an easyway to report problems in our neigh-borhoods, and was developed at nocost to the City.The app is availablefor free through your smart phone’sapp store. If you do not have a smartphone, you can still report problemsto the City’s Street Division by calling(619) 236-5500.

Want a Pothole Filled?There’s an App for ThatFrom The Office of Councilmember Lorie Zapf

OnJuly 25thColorado RiverDay was celebrated in 5cities Denver, San Diego, GrandJunction, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Why?to bring awareness about water con-servation throughout the Southwest.July 25th 1921 was the day federal leg-islation passed which renamed theriver from the Grand River to theColorado River.

At the Mission Bay event represen-tatives from San Diego Coastkeeper,San Diego County TaxpayersAssociation, and the Equinox Centerspoke about how we all can rethinkour everyday practices to conservewater and be more efficient with thisprecious resource.

The event which was sponsored bySave the Colorado(savethecolorado.org) was designed tobring groups together for solutions onhow best to conserve our water sup-ply.

The Colorado River and its tributar-ies supply water for over 36 million

Americans.Whether it is drinking water,crop irrigation or recreationalactivities the Colorado River isour source. The problem the is simplesupply and demand. Demand is upand continuing to rise however supplyis down. The Bureau of Reclamation iscurrently conducting a study on theimpacts of water use in order toassess and hopefully provide solutionsto solve this very real problem theSouthwest faces in the coming years.

Some suggestions on ways to con-serve water:

• Take shorter showers• Turn off the water while brushing

your teeth & when doing thedishes

• Irrigate yards less• Utilize drip irrigation vs flood• Planting a drought tolerant

landscape• Using waterless car wash

products

San Diego Mesa College headthrows coach, Jarred Rome, andalumnus, Félix Sánchez, have quali-fied for the 2012 LondonOlympics.

Rome is the defending U.S. dis-cus champion. He earned his sec-ond career Olympic berth on June28 with a throw of 207-10. Hecompetes on August 6 and 7 inLondon.

“Jarred Rome has already madehis mark at Mesa,” noted AthleticsDirector Dave Evans. “One of hisstudents, Cassandra Kennison,placed first in the State in thewomen’s shot put this past year.”

A native of Seattle,Wash., the

two-time Olympian livesand trains at the ChulaVista Training Center.

Also competing inthis year’s Olympics inthe 400-meter hurdlesevent is Mesa Collegealumnus and gold-medalist, DominicanFélix Sánchez.

An Athens Olympicschampion in 2004,Sánchez qualified forLondon in July by finish-ing 3rd with 48.56 sec-onds, his fastest timethis season.

While a student atMesa College (1995-97),Sanchez was mentoredby now retired trackcoach and two-timeOlympic medalist and1969 Mesa alum,ArnieRobinson. Robinsonwon the gold medal for

the men’s long jump in the 1976Summer Olympics. He earlier tookbronze at the 1972 Olympics inMunich.


San Diego’s fire department is brac-ing for what could be a long and dan-gerous fire season.

“I know people say they hear thisfrom us every year; that this is goingto be the worst fire season in sometime,” San Diego Fire-Rescue Chief JavierMainar said recently.“Either the winterhas been too dryand the brush isready to burn orthe winter rainshave been nor-mal and there’s alot of brush that’sdrying out in thesummer.

“But I can tell you thatwe are seeing conditions rightnow in the canyons and hillsides thatwe don’t normally see in San Diegountil mid-September or later,” he said.

Mainar said the fire department isdoing all it can to be prepared andpositioned to fight fire before it canget out of hand. But he cautioned “it’not if, but when, there will be a brushfire.”

With more than 900 linear miles ofcanyons in the city, San Diego is vul-nerable to fire.The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department reminds home-owners that it is not only those who

live on canyon rims who should takeprecautions.

Embers can be carried more than amile by Santa Ana winds. In the WitchCreek-Guejito fires of 2007, severalhomes were destroyed that were far

from the fire front.To guard againstembers starting a

fire, residents areencouraged toput 1/8 inchmetal mesh overtheir attic vents.This will keepmost embers

from getting intothe attic and igniting

the insulation.It’s also important to

clean leaves and debris fromyour roof, rain gutters and under yourdeck, and to regularly prune yourshrubs and bushes.

“As prepared as we are, it’s not pos-sible to have a fire engine in the drive-way of every house to protect themfrom fire,” Mainar said.“Homeownerscan do a lot to protect their propertythemselves by being prepared.”

The Fire-Rescue Department web-site has more information and sugges-tions on home fire protection.http://www.sandiego.gov/fire/safety/tips/wildland.shtml

Fire Season is Upon UsMesa College Coach, Alumnus,Qualify for London Olympics

Courtesy Felix Sanchez

Courtesy Arnie Robinson

Courtesy Jarred Rome


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“Kids in Action”

Submitted by: Briege O’Connell


SCHOOL NEWS

September3 - Holiday: Labor Day4 - First day of school

November12 - Holiday:Veterans Day

19-23 - Thanksgiving vacation

December24 - Winter break begins

January7 - Schools reopen

21 - Holiday: Martin Luther King Jr.Day

February15 - Holiday: Lincoln Day

18 - Holiday:Washington Day

March29 - Spring break begins

April8 - Schools Reopen

May27 - Holiday: Memorial Day

June11 - Last day of school

September3 - Holiday: Labor Day4 - First day of school

November12 - Holiday:Veterans Day

19-23 - Thanksgiving vacation

December17 - Winter break begins

January14 - School returns

21 - Holiday: Martin Luther King Jr.Day

February15 - Holiday: Lincoln Day

18 - Holiday:Washington Day

March29 - Spring break begins

April26 - Schools Reopen

May27 - Holiday: Memorial Day

June14, 17-18 - Schools Closed, Furlough

Days

July4 - Holiday: Independence Day

19 - Last day of school

TRADITIONAL CALENDAR YEAR-ROUND SCHOOLS

San Diego Unified School District2012-2013 School Year Calendars

San Diego’s kids can“Power Up YourSummer” at any one of69 locations in the city that will beserving free lunch this summer.

San Diego Unified’s Food ServicesDepartment and the City of San DiegoPark and Recreation Department areonce again joining forces to bring theUS Department of Agriculture’sSeamless Summer Feeding Option tokids throughout the region.The themethis year is “Power Up Your Summer.”

“This program provides an impor-

tant bridge over the summer for chil-dren when school is out and they nolonger have access to school meals,”said Gary Petill, San Diego Unified’s

Food Services Director.“Good nutri-tion is very important to a child’s con-tinued growth during the summer.”

Lunches are beingoffered at a variety oflocations, ranging from

city recreation centers, to schools, tomilitary bases beginning June 20. Usethe table at the bottom of this story tofind a location near you.

Special barbecues are held at select-ed locations.

Other activities scheduled at manybarbecues include fruit and veggiegames, community organizations pro-viding information about low cost util-ity and healthcare programs, healthscreenings, immunizations, food assis-tance, housing, counseling and sum-mer activities, as well as distributingfree fruit and vegetables. Children canparticipate in all the activities at thisand other barbecues throughout thesummer, earning points toward asuper cool Power Up Your Summerpatch.

Most of the 69 locations will have asimilar barbecue during the summer,but daily fare is much more simple.Kids receive a sandwich, fruit andjuice for lunch, all in line with federalnutritional guidelines. Breakfast will beserved at 35 locations, mostly schools,beginning in late July.

“Each parent and guardian can beassured that their child is getting agood breakfast or lunch through thisprogram,” said Petill.

For more information and addition-al locations visit www.sandi.net &click on “Summer Fun Café”.

2012 Summer Lunch Program(92117 & 92111)

Would your company or organiza-tion like free help from a ClairemontHigh School student intern? AOBT isnow taking requests for interns for2012! The 12th grade students inAOBT are qualified, motivated youngpeople who are required to do fieldinternships from March 1 to May 17 aspart of their ROP business class credit.

Our student interns have taken classesin business, computers, and communi-cations. We are looking to place eachstudent in a meaningful internship at aprofessional work environment wherethey can put their skills into practice.Want more info? Visit www.AOBT.org“For Industry Partners”

Host an Academy of Business & Technology(AOBT) Student Intern

Interested in public service? Have apassion for politics? Internships areavailable in both my San Diego andthe Washington offices. Interns assistwith fielding constituent inquires, pub-lic events, casework, and other specialprojects. Internship candidates shouldbe prepared to work on either a fullor part-time basis with no monetarycompensation.

Internship applications are evaluat-ed on a rolling basis for fall, spring andsummer sessions. While we encourage

all enthusiastic, hard-working appli-cants, being a constituent ofCalifornia’s 53rd District is a plus!

If you are interested in interning inthe San Diego office, please contactGavin Deeb at 619-280-5353 or [email protected] If you areinterested in interning in theWashington office, please contactMike McLaughlin at 202-225-2040 oremail [email protected]

Applicants should send in a coverletter, resume, and three references.

Intern for Congresswoman Susan Davis


With half the summer gone so istwo-thirds of the baseball season, andthe Padres have been in a downwardspiral for sometime but there havebeen some things that I am reallyexcited about. I know some of youhate the term “next year” but we havesome things to stand up and cheerabout. One present thing we can takesolace is that the Padres have a betterrecord than 5 other teams in baseball:Twins,Astros, Rockies, Cubs, andRoyals, plus they are only 2 gamesbehind the super expensive, highexpectations Philadelphia Phillies.

Here are 8 things to look to forwardto next season:

1. Extensions Part 1 of 3: OFCarlos Quentin

Quentin was signed through the2015 season and should be fixture inthe Padres’ outfield mix until then. Hecan also play 1st base if need be butwith Yonder Alonso and Jesus Guzmansplitting time at 1st base I doubtQuentin will be used much there.However it does offer some rosterflexibility for our National Leagueteam.

2. A healthy starting rotation:You can’t count them on one hand,

heck you might even have to pull off asock and keep counting the way thisseasons been going but here is thecurrent list of wounded pitchers;Anthony Bass,Andrew Cashner, CoryLuebke, Dustin Moseley, MicahOwings, Joe Thatcher,Tim Stauffer, JoeWieland. That’s 8 pitchers, grantedyou always think about having a deeproster and stockpiling arms for such

events but this is just ridiculous. Noteam could ever anticipate that manyinjuries to its pitchers. If we have justa fraction of them healthy at the startof next season we’re looking at amajor improvement.

3. Youngsters Part1 of 4: IF/OF AlexiAmarista

I’ll admit that atthe time weacquired him fromthe Dodgers inexchange for RHPErnesto Frieri I wasupset, especiallysince pitchers were landingon the DL left and right. ButAmarista is exactly what aNational League team like thePadres needs. He’s only 23 years oldand the kid can play all over theinfield and the outfield wheneverneeded. He also hits, gets on base, andcan run.

4. Extensions Part 2 of 3: CLHuston Street

Street was signed to a one yearextension for the 2013 season. I’mnot one to get excited over reliefpitchers, especially closers because acloser just isn’t worth the money ifyou can’t get into the 9th inning witha lead, something the Padres haven’tdone much of this year. But if thePadres do get their rotation healthythen Street is worth the money andwill hopefully see a lot of late inningplaying time next season.

5. Youngsters Parts 2 & 3 of 4:2B Logan Forsythe and SS EverthCabrera

I know what you’re thinking; theseguys haven’t done much of anythingthis year. Give me a chance toexplain, they are young: Forsythe andCabrera are both 24 and most player’speak at the age of 26 or 27. Both will

be under team controlfor awhile and form adynamic duo up the

middle. Givethem a chance todevelop and theyshould be fun towatch. Havingmajor league expe-

rience in a losing seasonis rare gift that they need

to take advantage of.6. The National League

West Division:Everyone complains about the

Dodgers and Giants, and you justnever know about the Diamondbacksand Rockies. The Dodgers, Giants, andD’backs have some serious things towork out this offseason financially.They have been involved in a bunchof trade talks and right now with thetrade deadline looming over us*, itwill be interesting to see how theseteams work out deals with their freeagents especially with the loss ofprospects traded for one year rentals.The moves the Padres made are wellbalanced for next year. *(article print-ed prior to trade deadline 7/31)

7. Extensions Part 3 of 3: 3BChase Headley

This one has not happened yet andit might never happen but there is avery good chance that the Padres hangon to Headley this season. It would be

nice to have him anchor 3rd base withthe already mentioned youngstersForsythe and Cabrera up the middle.Headley could also play leftfield ifprospect 3B Jedd Gyorko makes thejump to the majors next season.Again, having roster flexibility withyour position players is a huge plus inthe National League.

8. Youngsters Part 4 of 4: CYasmani Grandal

I was sad to see Nick Hundley getsent down but it had to be done. Noone ever expected Grandal to comeout of the gates the way he did, he isgood and fun to watch and, only 23years old. The Padres have really setup something special with theiryoungsters and these kids could blos-som into a solid core of players thatwill be under team control for thenext 3 to 4 years.

The pieces could really cometogether for the Padres next seasonand I really hope they do. Don’t forgetthat the MLB added an extra Wild Cardspot this season that will be aroundnext season as well. The Padres defi-nitely have a shot to stick it to theNational League West next year! Butthat doesn’t mean you should stopwatching this season, having theopportunity to watch the kids gettheir playing time at the highest levelis something really fun to be a part ofand you can say you were there whilethey become polished major leagueproducts.

Thanks for reading and Go Padres!Johnny CantanzSend me your questions, comments,

and concerns at:[email protected]

The Padres Future is so Bright I Have to Wear Shades


New Walk ‘App’ Can MakeCommunities More WalkableRegional Walk Scorecard To MapImprovements For Future Funding

WalkSanDiego is developing a Regional WalkScorecard to rate walkabilityin the region’s 18 cities aswell as the City of SanDiego individualneighborhoods. Fieldwork for the projectis the most importantcomponent and willrequire hundreds ofvolunteers around theregion to input datadescribing what it’s like towalk in their neighborhood.Data collected from the volunteers will create a mapof projects for future funding.

To take advantage of the best technology,WalkSanDiego has created a smart phone WALK APPfor volunteers to use to collect data. Preferred datacollection dates are Saturday and Sunday, September15-16.The actual time required for volunteers can be30 minutes or several hours as they desire. Manualdata entry forms will be available for volunteers whodon’t have a smart phone.

Jim Stone, Executive Director ofWalkSanDiego, states,“The walk phone appproject is a big deal for us and has generat-ed interest among residents, health profes-sionals, and government officials around theregion because of the importance of walk-ing to health and neighborhood quality oflife.”

WalkSanDiego is a regional, grassrootsorganization formed in 1998 and dedicat-

ed to making ourneighborhoods morewalkable.Througheducational events,training, advocacy,and work with localgovernments,

WalkSanDiego is workingto reclaim our streets and blocksthrough improved streetscape designs,accessible walking paths, and trafficcalming measures.

If you would like more informationon this topic or would like to knowhow to volunteer, please contactRobert Felix ([email protected])or Kathleen Ferrier ([email protected]).


PET PROFILE

JagerBreed

M/ Australian Cattledog

DOB10/7/2001

Place of BirthRamona, CA

Likes(Loves) any kind of water, especially swim-

ming in the pool, biscuits, greenies, playingfetch & creating his “den” under the bed.

Hamming it up for the camera!

DislikesGetting his ears cleaned, the vacuum, the

mailman and the neighbor’s dog

Cayden TrooperBreed

M/ Lab Mix

DOB4/2/2008

Place of BirthOrlando, FL

LikesSwimming, tearing up toys, cuddlingplaying with his best friend Ben

DislikesThe mailman, waking up early,

sharing his food

LindorBreed

M/Siamese Mix

DOB9/21/2011

Place of BirthLakeside, CA

LikesEating like a pig, chewing on stuff, biting

people

DislikesBeing cuddled for too long, being keptindoors, being roughhoused by dad


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