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News of the NeighborhoodsV2.E10 October 2012

Serving Clairemont, Bay Park, Linda Vista & Kearny Mesa

The

Clairemont Times

by Jennifer Bright & Karen Hirschfeld

The Bayside Family Reunion 2012event took place on Friday,September 21 at the community

center located on Comstock Street in Linda

Vista. The day celebrated Bayside’s 80 yearsin San Diego. It reunited many people whoselives were touched by Bayside or who madesignificant contributions to this unique andvibrant cultural institution.

This event brought together over 200

guests including donors, public officials,community members and partners. Baysidewas presented with a letter from the officeof Congresswoman Susan Davis, a resolution

SEE Happy 80th Birthday, page 3

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POLICE BLOTTERWeek of August 26, 2012

Theft 4200 Genesee Ave.

Grand Theft 4900 Diane Ct.

Assault 4900 Genesee Ave.

Theft 5100 Barstow St.

Res Burglary 3700 Southview Dr.

Commercial Burglary 5500 Clairemont

Mesa Blvd.

Fraud 5900 Cozzens St.

Vehicle Break-In 5600 Mt.Ackerly Dr.

Theft 3300 Apache Ave.

Theft 4200 Genesee Ave.

Vehicle Break-In 5100 Mt.Alifan Dr.

Vandalism 4000 Huerfano Ave.

Vehicle Break-In 5500 Clairemont

Mesa Blvd.

Theft 3900 Clairemont Dr.

Commercial Burglary 5600 Balboa Ave.

Battery 4500 Castleton Way

Vandalism 4800 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

Battery 5100 Bellvale Ave.

Res Burglary 3100 Cowley Way

Grand Theft 2400 Tosca Way

Battery 5300 Via Aquario

Commercial Burglary 4200 Kearny

Mesa Rd.

Battery 6300 Osler St.

Res Burglary 2800 Nye St.

Battery 4500 Castleton Way

Week of September 2, 2012

Battery 6100 Balboa Ave.

Res Burglary 5200 Tara Place

Vehicle Break-In 3300 Cowley Way

Vehicle Break-In 6300 Mt.Ada Rd.

Vehicle Theft 4000 Clairemont Dr.

Res Burglary 2400 Goodstone St.

Res Burglary 5300 Via Alcazar

Res Burglary 7200 Beagle St.

Vandalism 3800 Carson St.

Vehicle Break-In 4200 Genesee Ave.

Vandalism 3900 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

Theft 3900 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

Theft 5600 Balboa Ave.

Residential Burglary 4400 Mt. Herbert

Ave.

Vandalism 4700 Shoshoni Ave.

Commercial Burglary 4300 Genesee

Ave.

Vehicle Break-In 5200 Appleton St.

Vehicle Break-In 3800 Baker St.

Vehicle Theft 5000 Kilkee St.

Battery 4100 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

Theft 5500 Balboa Ave.

Res Burglary 2900 Preece St.

Fraud 3600 Jemez Dr.

Theft 3900 Conrad Ave.

Fraud 4700 Aberdeen St.


Theft 5900 Casteleton Dr.

Vandalism 4300 Clairemont Dr.

Commercial Burglary 4400 Genesee

Ave.

Theft 4700 Clairemont Dr.

Vehicle Break-In 4000 Huerfano Ave.

Vehicle Theft 3700 Balboa Terrace

Vehicle Theft 3500 Angelucci St.

Battery 2700 Ulric St.

Vandalism 7400 Mesa College Dr.

Battery 3500 Ashford St.

Arson 3900 Hiawatha Way

Vehicle Break-In 4700 Clairemont Dr.

Vehicle Theft 4200 Conrad Ave.

Theft 5800 Chateau Dr.

Vehicle Break-In 5200 Arlene St.

Fraud 4100 Rappahannock Ave.

Vehicle Break-In 4600 Norwalk Ave.

Residential Burglary 3300 Apache Ave.

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Res Burglary 3100 Chatelain Ct.

Prostitution 5500 Clairemont Mesa Dr.

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Res Burglary 3900 Mt. Everest Blvd.


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Res Burglary 6000 Chateau Dr.


Vehicle Break-In 4000 Mt.Abraham Ave.


Res Burglary 6000 5600 Chateau Dr.

Vehicle Break-In 4400 Morena Blvd.

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from the office of Assembly memberToni Atkins, and a proclamation fromthe office of Ron Roberts. BernieRhinerson, Chief of Staff for theSuperintendentof San DiegoSchoolsDistrict, alsoaddressed theaudience.Mayoral candi-dates, CarlDimaio andBob Filnerwere in atten-dance as wellas representa-tives from the San Diego policedepartment.

The event also celebrated Bayside’sstrong and abiding partnership withthe University of San Diego through-out the years. Bayside honored the

25th anniversary of USD’s Center forCommunity Service Learning program.The keynote speaker was PamelaGray, Assistant Vice President of theOffice of Public Affairs. She spoke ofthe enduring relationship withBayside and announced a donation inthe amount of $10,000 to the center.

Bayside’s outdoor space was trans-formed into an intimate and elegantluncheon event. A stunning backdropwas created with Tecolote Canyon andthe organic garden on one end and acolorful mural on the back wall of thecenter on the other.This striking workwas the inspiration of artist ToddSchmid.

The Pizarro Brothers representingBayside’s early Italian roots,TomHuynh singing in Chinese andVietnamese and El Tapatio dancersand Mariachi La Barca highlightingMexican culture, provided multicultur-

al entertainment. The Hula Babes rep-resenting the Pacific Islanders greetedguests with a ukulele concert.

The luncheon also celebrated theSisters of Social Service who foundedBayside in 1932. Sister Ellen Hunterand Sister Merita Dekat honoredBayside with their presence. This

group, found-ed in Hungaryin1908, haspioneered therole of reli-gious womenworldwideaddressingsocial con-cerns andsocial justice.They arrivedin Los Angeles

in 1926 and established parish servic-es, youth programs, settlement cen-ters, community organization, advoca-cy, and a host of other professionalsocial services.Their focus was on thepoor, the homeless, the battered and

the forgotten - all with a special focuson the needs of women, children andfamilies.

Bayside Community Center contin-ues to offer a dynamic portfolio ofprograms serving all ages includingyouth, families and seniors. Services inthe area of health and wellness, educa-tion, food, housing and senior pro-grams continue to expand. Examplesinclude in-home visits to homeboundseniors, congregate lunches, socialservices, emergency food, adult educa-tion, exercise classes and guidancecounseling for high school students.The center also offers programs inarts and culture.

Everyone is welcome at Bayside.Visit us Monday-Friday at 2202Comstock Street San Diego, CA 92111or contact us at 858-278-0771 [email protected]. Or visitour website www.baysidecc.org.

Happy 80th BirthdayContinued from page 1

Bayside Community Centercontinues to offer a dynamic

portfolio of programs serving all agesincluding youth, families and seniors.

Services in the area of health andwellness, education, food, housing andsenior programs continue to expand.

Regular contributor to The Clairemont Times Johnny Cantanz is off onan assignment / fact finding mission. He assured me he will be back, nextmonth, better than ever. If you would like to try and reach him he mayenlighten you about the mission: [email protected]


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October 26, 20121:00-2:00PM

LiveWell San DiegoClairemont Friendship Senior Center

4425 Bannock Ave.,San Diego, CA 92117

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This therapy is not for everyone. Pleaseconsult your physician. A prescription isrequired. For further information contactMedtronic at (800) 876-3133.

Light refreshments will be served.

National safety statistics show thatadults age 65 and older are two timesmore likely to die in a home fire thanany other segment of the population,and for those over age 75 that risknearly quadruples.Yet, thousands ofseniors throughoutSan Diego andImperial countieslive in homes with-out a workingsmoke alarm. Oneway seniors canimprove thechances of escapinga home fire is bymaking sure theirhome is equippedwith a workingsmoke alarm.

The Burn Institute’s Senior SmokeAlarm Program provides seniors withFREE smoke alarms and installation.Fire service personnel from variousfire departments throughout the coun-ty and other volunteer groups assistthe Burn Institute year-round ininstalling the smoke alarms.To qualify

for this lifesaving program, you mustbe 62 years or older, own your ownhome, and not currently have a work-ing smoke alarm.To sign up for thisprogram, call the Burn Institute at

858.541.2277.“One way seniors

can improve thechances of escaping ahome fire is by makingsure their home isequipped with a work-ing smoke alarm, andto maintain thosealarms by changingthe batteries at leastonce a year,” said JamesFloros, Burn InstituteExecutive Director andChief Executive

Officer.The Burn Institute is a local non-

profit health agency dedicated toreducing the number of burn injuriesand deaths in San Diego and Imperialcounties through fire and burn pre-vention education, burn care researchand treatment, and burn survivor sup-port services. www.burninstitute.org

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LOCAL USEFUL PHONE NUMBERSSponsored by

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SSAAFFEETTYYPolice 911 Non emerg 619.531.2000Fire 911 Non emerg 619.533.4300

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by Jack Doherty

The San DiegoCommunity College PoliceDepartment recentlyformed a Retired SeniorVolunteer Patrol (RSVP).Based at Mesa College, thepatrol covers MesaCollege, Miramar College,City College and theDistrict’s six ContinuingEducation campuses.

College RSVPs have many of thesame duties as RSVPs everywhere, butfocus their attention on keeping stu-dents, faculty, staff and campus visitorssafe.

College Police Chief CharlieHogquist calls College RSVPs “ambas-sadors” for campus events, and extra“eyes and ears” to report problemsand assist police insure a safe environ-ment for students to learn and thrive.

RSVPs work one five-hour shift perweek.They wear distinctive uniforms,patrol in pairs and drive police vehi-cles. .

RSVP Administrator OlinThompson, a Clairemont resident, saysthe RSVP program provides a valuableservice to the community and a senseof helping the next generation taketheir place in the world.

RSVPs find themselves involved in

campus life including art shows, culi-nary classes, concerts, theatre produc-

tions, fashion shows, graduations andsporting events. RSVPs have participat-ed in parades and assisted disabledstudents across campus.

Patrols monitor parking areas todeter vandalism using their radios tocall for College Police to deal withsuspicious people.

RSVPs are not expected to getinvolved in confrontational situationssaid Thompson.

Thompson says the RSVP is a greatexperience and all it takes is a com-mitment of time. RSVP uniforms areprovided and training at the San DiegoPolice RSVP Academy is free. Heextends an open invitation to fellowseniors to “ride along to see what wedo.”

Interested seniors can obtain moreinformation by contacting Thompsonat (619) 388-2323 or via e-mail at [email protected].

A Few Good People Needed


OCTOBER LIBRARY EVENTSNORTH CLAIREMONT BRANCH

4616 CLAIREMONT DRIVE, 92117

SPECIAL EVENTSHalloween cookie decorating for kids.Monday, October 22 at 4:00pmChildren are invited to come and decorate deli-

cious Halloween treats! Participation is limited to 25people. Please call or visit the library to sign up.Appropriate for ages 4 and up (with adult).All sup-plies provided.

Adrienne nims & spirit wind concert.Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30pm Relax and enjoy

inspiring music from Adrienne Nims & Spirit Wind!Always a crowd-pleaser,Adrienne Nims performs anengaging mix of contemporary jazz and globalmusic. Instruments include sax, percussion, and anarray of flutes ¡V traditional, Native American, Indian,African, and Asian.Appropriate for all ages.

RECURRING EVENTSFamily Yoga.2nd Wednesday of the month.Wednesday, October

10 at 3:30pmDid you know 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 agesare welcome.

Monthly Book Sale.2nd Saturday of the month. Saturday, October 13

from 9:30am-2:00pmIn addition to the Daily Book Sale, the Friends of

North Clairemont Library hold an expanded MonthlyBook Sale every month. Find used books, movies,and music for excellent prices.All proceeds benefitthe North Clairemont Library.

Adult Book Club.3rd Wednesday of the month.Wednesday, October

17 at 6:00pmBe a part of North Clairemont Library's Book

Club! For our October meeting, we will be dis-cussing Saturday by Ian McEwan.All adults are wel-come to attend and participate. Please read the bookbeforehand. Copies of the book are available at thefront desk. Note that program time has changed to6:00pm.

Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers.Every Thursday at 10:30amJoin us every Thursday for a fun storytime with

Ms.Trish or Ms. Erin! This is an interactive storytimethat includes books, songs, rhymes and movement.

Sign Language Storytime.Every Saturday except the first Saturday of the

month at 10:30amStoryteller Jennifer Duncan uses the excitement

and fun of signing to enhance the reading of well-loved children's picture books.This interactive pres-entation also includes sing-alongs and bubble timeand ends with a Question and Answer period.Geared toward ages 0-5 with caregiver

BALBOA BRANCH4255 MT.ABERNATHY AVE, 92117

SPECIAL EVENTSPaws to ReadTuesday, October 9, 6:00 pmTherapy dogs provide a positive and fun environ-

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

Family Fun Time: Spooky Science withKrypton Yvonne

Saturday, October 27 1:00 pmAfter noticing the sudden appearance of pump-

kins, skeletons, and bats around town, KryptonYvonne turns her attention to the human bonestructure, vampire bats, bug-eating bats, and amazingillusions like a spooky witches-brew, and a paperdragon that ‘keeps his eye on you!’Anatomy, naturalhistory, and optics make for fun, fascinating andspooky science!

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

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

Preschool Activity HourThursdays 10:00 amMiss Linda will help young preschool children

receive the basics of learning, language and readingskills. Parents and caregivers will have some time tonetwork and learn tips for helping their children geta great start on learning.

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

adult/child interaction, songs, stories and fingerplays.(Note: no storytime on Oct. 12)

Kids KrafternoonsSaturdays 1:00 pmLet your creativity run wild with a fun craft activi-

ty! Children under 8 welcome with an adult or oldersibling.

CLAIREMONT BRANCH

2920 BURGENER BLVD, 92110

SPECIAL EVENTSMusic by Junk Robot10/24 6:30 pm a collective of San Diego City

College jazz improvisation students playing inspiredversions of jazz and funk standards.

After School Art Class by Robert10/3 4pm Free art class for children ages 6-12Adult Book Club10/3 6pm Members will discuss The Shipping

News, by Annie Proulx. Please read the book beforethe meeting. Books are available at the circulationdesk.

Science Saturday10/13 10am All young scientists from K – 8 are

invited to attend the “Mixture Madness” event. Therewill be a special experiment provided that meetseither a 7th grade or 8th grade science standard!This popular science program provided by TheCharter School of San Diego is designed appeal toyounger audience members, as well as the older sci-ence enthusiasts. These experiments will be messy,so please, ensure all participants are dressed appro-priately.This program is appropriate for school agechildren from kindergarten to eighth grade.

Friends of the Library Meeting10/17 6:30 p.m. We support the library through

book sales, volunteering, and planning events.

RECURRING EVENTSHomework HelpTuesdays from 6:30 -8pm Tutors are adult volun-

teers, and no sign-up required.Story Times• Tuesdays 6pm Bilingual storytime

Spanish/English with Karina• Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. the library hosts a

story and craft time for all ages, with storyteller andcrafter Miss Nancy.

• Thursdays 10:30 “BabySign Storytime,” a story-time with sign language for children ages 0-2 andtheir caregivers, with storyteller and sign languageinstructor Jennifer Duncan.

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

LINDA VISTA BRANCH2160 ULRIC ST., 92111

SPECIAL EVENTSToddler Yoga Storytime with Aryn

RannazzisiThursday, October 4, 10-11amJoin us for a family yoga storytime.Friends of the Linda Vista Branch LibrarySaturday, October 6, 11am-12:30pm The Friends of the Linda Vista Branch Library

meet to coordinate activities including our booksale,Homework Help program, and more. Newcomerswelcome.

Taste of Tai Chi Thursday, October 11, 10-11:30amJoin us for an introduction to Tai Chi on our out-

door patio. Presented by OASIS.Linda Vista Planning Group General

MeetingMonday, October 22, 5:30-7:30pmThis is an open meeting of the Linda Vista

Planning Group. The public is encouraged to attend.Dissent and the Constitution

Tuesday, October 23, 6-7:30pmProf.Alex Kreit of Thomas Jefferson Law School

leads a Constitution book discussion on dissent andthe U.S. Constitution. Part of San Diego PublicLibrary project: "Searching for Democracy:A PublicConversation about the Constitution."

RECURRING EVENTSEvening StorytimeTuesdays, 5-5:30pmCome enjoy an evening of stories and songs.

Pajamas welcome.Linda Vista Homework Helpers

Wednesdays, 5:30-7pmFree tutoring for children in all grades.Preschool Storytime

Fridays, 10-11amChildren and their families are invited to join us

for stories, rhymes, songs and crafts.Chinese Storytime with Ms. Chen

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

ages. Have fun and practice Chinese!


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

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& Preschool

www.holycrossword.com3450 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA

92117Church (858) 273-2886

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

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Mortgage industry veteranAlisha Sirois named managerof new branch

As part of a commitment toexpanding services to borrowers inSan Diego County, Guild Mortgage Co.announced the opening of a newbranch office San Diego, its seventh inthe area.

Alisha Sirois, a Guild loan officer for12 years, has worked most recently asa, presided over the opening of Guild’snewest San Diego branch office. Siroiswill recruit, train and manage top tal-ent throughout San Diego County andstrengthen Guild’spresence in thearea.

With morethan 20 years ofexperience in thepersonal realestate and mort-gage industries,Sirois bringsstrong leadershipabilities and acommitment to excellent customerservice to her new role. Sirois is espe-cially optimistic about the economicturnaround taking place in San Diego,which she describes as her “personalparadise.”

Linda Stroberg partnered withAlisha in 2008. Linda brings an addi-tional 20 years’ experience in the lend-ing environment. Of her long career infinance, she shares the same passionand beliefs. Serving our military fami-lies is essential for our communities.

Linda is also passionate about work-ing with 1st time homebuyers, helpingthem with the dream of homeowner-ship. She prides herself on fulfilling thecommitment to buyers, sellers and realestate agents, which is the strong com-mon philosophy shared with Alisha.

Our new branch will offer Guild’sfull line of services to help buyers,sellers and real estate agents. We closea variety of loan types, including loansthat other lenders find challenging.Guild also prides itself on workingwith current and former members ofthe military.

“We are proud of our rich militaryhistory in San Diego, and our veterans.We are excited to be able to serve themilitary as they have served us,” shesaid. “Also, as a preferred CaliforniaHousing Finance Agency (CalHFA)lender, the government programs atGuild offer great opportunities notonly for veterans but for all first-time

home buyers.”The MESA San

Diego branch willcontinue Guild’stradition of spon-soring youth athlet-ic teams, andinvolvement insuch groups asJunior Achievement(jasandiego.org).Sirois recently

taught “Economics for Success,” a six-week financial education class for mid-dle schoolers, which is sponsored byJunior Achievement.

“What a great experience! I oftenwish many of our first-time home buy-ers could have experienced this typeof class when they were in school,”she said.“This is why I am so passion-ate about home buyer education,which is one of the ways we plan toserve our customers at our beautifulnew office.”

The new Guild MESA San Diegobranch office is located at 5675 RuffinRoad, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92123(NMLS: 928109). For more informa-tion call (858) 630-5815 or visit ournew website: www.guildMESAsd.com

Newest Guild Mortgage Co. BranchOpens in San Diego


10/3 MetLife Free Retirement Planning Seminar (page 3)

10/7-13 Fire Prevention Week (page 9)

10/12-14 MCAS Miramar Air Show (page 8)

10/13 Baskets & Botany (page 9)

10/14 What Makes Your Teenager Tick (page 4)

10/20 Military & Veteran’s Appreciation Day (page 8)

10/20 Mesa College Homecoming (Page 10)

10/26 Conditions of the Mature Spine Seminar (page 4)

10/26 Watering Hole Halloween Costume Party (page 12)

CLAIREMONT TOWN COUNCIL10/4/12 (1st Thursday of the month)

7:00 PMClairemont High School Cafeteria

4150 Ute Street, 92117

CLAIREMONT COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP10/16/12 (3rd Tuesday of the month)

6:30 PMLiveWell Senior Center

4425 Bannock Ave, 92117

LINDA VISTA TOWN COUNCIL10/18/12 (3rd Thursday of the month)

6:30 PMBaha’i Faith Center

6545 Alcala Knolls Drive, 92111

LINDA VISTA PLANNING GROUP10/22/12 (4th Monday of the month)

5:30 PMLinda Vista Public Library

2160 Ulric St, 92111

Community MeetingsOpen to the Public


If you woke up to a fire in yourhome, how much time do you thinkyou would have to get to safety?According to the nonprofit NationalFire Protection Association (NFPA),one-third of Americans householdswho made an estimate thought theywould have at least 6 min-utes before a fire in theirhome would become lifethreatening. Unfortunately,the time available is oftenless. That’s why the SanDiego Fire-RescueDepartment (SDFD) is teamingup the San Diego Fire RescueFoundation during Fire PreventionWeek, October 7-13, to focus on theimportance of fire escape planningand practice and to “Have Two WaysOut!”

In 2010, U.S. fire departmentsresponded to 369,500 home structurefires.These fires caused 13,350 civilianinjuries, 2,640 civilian deaths, and $6.9billion in direct damage.“Fire is unpre-dictable and moves faster than mostpeople realize,” said Doug Perry, SanDiego Fire Marshal.“Having a tried andtrue escape plan with two ways out isessential to ensuring your family’s safe-ty should fire break out in your home.”

SDFD recommends the followingtips for planning your family’s escape:

• Make a map of your home. Marka door and a window that can be usedto get out of every room.

• Choose a meeting place outsidein front of your home.This is whereeveryone can meet once they’veescaped. Draw a picture of your out-side meeting place on your escapeplan.

• Help children memorize theirstreet name and number. Make sureyour house number is clearly visiblefrom the street.

• Have a grown-up sound thesmoke alarm and practice your escapeplan with everyone living in your

home.• Keep your escape plan on

the refrigerator and remindgrown-ups to have your familypractice the plan twice a yearor whenever anyone in your

home celebrates a birthday.SDFD and the San Diego Fire

Rescue Foundation will be hostingopen houses in 8 fire stations duringFire Prevention Week (October 7-13)to promote “Have Two Ways Out!”Activities will vary from station to sta-tion.Among the plans are fire stationtours, interactive demonstrations withthe Kid’s Fire Safety Trailer, CPRdemonstrations and firefighter exercis-es such as rappelling. Through theseeducational, family-oriented activities,residents can learn more about theimportance of fire escape planningand practice, as well as the power ofprevention.There will also be stickers,brochures, magnets, hats, and HomeFire Escape Plans, provided courtesyof the San Diego Fire RescueFoundation, San Diego Gas andElectric and HarBro Construction andConsulting.

SDFD invites The Clairemont Timesreaders and local citizens to partici-pate in the Pacific Beach Fire Stationopen house.

Sunday, October 7, Fire Station 21Pacific Beach 750 Grand Ave., SD,92109 1:00PM - 5:00PM

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Open HousesUrge Residents to “Have Two Ways Out!”Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2012

Who is the best candidatefor Mayor of San Diego?

Bob Filner or Carl DeMaio

Cast your vote atwww.clairemonttimes.com


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San Diego Mesa College is calling allalumni, and anyone who loves Mesa,to return for Homecoming 2012.Homecoming is thefirst event held tobring Olympiansback to the collegeas it readies forMesa’s 50thanniversary celebra-tion in 2014.

Homecomingwill be held at 5:00p.m., Sat., Oct. 20,at the new EastAthletics Plaza atParking Lot 3 next to the MerrillDouglas Stadium.The $10 entry feeincludes hot dog, chips and beverage,and game ticket (cash at door).At 6:00p.m., the Olympians take on VictorValley College.

Festivities include the opportunityto mix and mingle, a Mesa MemoryBooth, opportunity drawings, Mesatrivia contest, and half-time festivitieshonoring Mesa’s winning athletes.Atimeline history of Mesa and Prop Sand N building projects will also beon display.

If you haven’t been to the Mesacampus lately, homecoming is also agood time to experience a game at the

Merrill Douglas Stadium, remodeled in2009 and now with updated rest-rooms and snack bar.

In the last year,Mesa athletics pro-grams have literal-ly topped thecharts.The collegewas recentlynamed the recipi-ent of the 2011-12Chet DeVoreTrophy -- the topathletic award pre-sented by thePacific Coast

Athletic Conference (PCAC) to aCalifornia community college.Ten of20 women’s and men’s sports teams –a full fifty percent – took conferencetitles, and five coaches were named“Coach of the Year” by their peers.Students Chanel Putrus and MattNeault were named the Pacific CoastAthletic Conference (PCAC) femaleand male scholar-athlete for 2012.Throwing sensation, CassandraKennison took first in the State forshot put. Mesa remains the college ofchoice for many area athletes.

For more information on Mesa’shomecoming, visitwww.sdmesa.edu/alumni.

Calling all Olympians!Mesa College Hosts Homecoming 2012

“Kids in Action” FeaturePeriodically readers submit pictures of their kids either

playing sports, out and about in the communityor just kids being kids.

If you would like your kids profiled or featured inThe Clairemont Times

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by Shalina Urbonas

Commitment is defined as the actof committing, pledging, or engagingoneself.

“A man can be as great as hewants to be. If you believe in your-self and have the courage, thedetermination, the dedication, thecompetitive drive and if you arewilling to sacrifice the little thingsin life and pay the price forthings that are worthwhile, it canbe done.”

Clairemont High School’s footballcoaches are a great example of thistype of commitment. CHS football isoperating under a new coaching staff,with Ron Gladnick as the head coachand Dax Harrison as the assistant headcoach. Coaches Burke and Cianciminobring many years of knowledge andexperience to our arena, and the dedi-cation of returning coaches Kim,Vaughn, Pastor and Lucas, to our foot-ball program cannot be denied.

Clairemont High School’s footballcoaches commit countless hours oftheir time, on and off the field, to sup-port and mold the CHS Chieftains intothe young men and women, studentsand athletes they are meant to be.TheCHS Football program is lucky to havethese committed men at the helm.

The families, supporters and fans ofour Chieftains are more shining exam-ples of commitment.The ClairemontFootball Booster Club currently has 7board members, but we do the workof more than 100 people to supportthe program – by preparing and serv-ing nutritious pre-game meals to theplayers, raising money so the playerscan have state-of-the-art equipmentand gear, hosting the season banquets,providing chain gangs at home gamesand countless hours of game film as acoaching tool, and so much more.Wecould never accomplish these featswithout the help of the general mem-bers of the Booster club – all the fami-ly members of our Chieftains, and the

support of the High School and theClairemont community.This type ofcommitment and support, whichrequires many personal sacrifices, ispriceless and a perfect display of dedi-cation.

Last but not least, our CHSChieftains are the truest examples ofthis valuable character trait – commit-ment.The young men and women thatmake up the Freshmen, JV and Varsitysquad are working examples of thecourage, determination and dedicationneeded to succeed in football and inlife.They face the wins, losses andhardships with as much determination

as is needed to succeed, week afterweek, all the while dedicated to theirteammates, their education, their fami-lies and friends.After all, only thosewith brave hearts and a competitivedrive like them, who are willing to putthemselves on the line, can succeed.Their commitment is a wonderfulthing to see - when practiced individu-ally and as a team.

So you see, Clairemont Football isALL about commitment!

For more info about the CHS foot-ball program, visit our website: claire-montfootball.com or like our facebookpage: Clairemont FB Boosters.

Clairemont HS Football isALL about “commitment”!

by Shalina Urbonas

If this phrase is familiar to you, thenyou know rugby! For those of you thatdon’t know the game, you might besurprised to learn that youth rugby isgrowing dramatically here in SanDiego. It’s a fast paced,exciting, free-flowinggame involvingspeed, agility, pass-ing, catching, kick-ing, quick deci-sion-making anddedication toteamwork – thathas been playedall over the worldfor generations!There is no doubtthat rugby is also acontact sport althoughit is statistically safer thanmany other contact sportsincluding baseball, basketball, soccerand even cheerleading. The emphasisis on continously moving the ball,rather than “bringing the opponentdown”. Players of all sizes and shapeshave a significant role in the team’ssuccess and everyone has a chance toscore at any time!

With the 2016 Olympics reinstat-ment of 7’s Rugby (7 players to a side)

, everyone from local Youth RugbyClubs to College and Men’s teams arepreparing young players for Olympiccompetition. As a result, youth rugbyis the fastest growing sport in theUnited States!

The San Diego Young AztecsRugby Club (SDYA), pro-

motes personal develop-ment and a sense of

community at all agelevels from 5 yearsold to adults. HighSchool rugby con-tinues to see rapidgrowth within theUnited States andparticularly here in

Southern California.USA Rugby, Southern

California Youth Rugbyand The San Diego

Young Aztecs RFC haveworked together for years to

make rugby an accessible winter sportfor high school age players across thecounty, and with over 20 local teamsin action, and more forming each year,the response has been incredibly posi-tive.The season runs from midNovember to mid January so that play-ers who excel in football or baseballcan play all three sports if they like. Infact, we hear from many football, soc-

cer and baseball coaches that theirplayers whopicked uprugby in the offseason cameback fitter,stronger, andmore awareand motivated,than they werebefore. Nosmall commentconsidering thegreat workthese coachesdo during theirseason.Thequality ofrugby coaches throughout San Diegorange from Dads who played the gamein college and internationally to cur-rent and past members of the USAEagles, the USA Rugby National team,to top level, world renown coaches.

Rugby is known for developing wellrounded athletes with great integrity,respect for others, decision makingability, and a sense of community.These skills, once learned, can opendoors to many great colleges in theUnited States that have recognized thebenefits of what can be learned on therugby pitch ( field of play). In addi-ton, colleges from local community

schools to nationally ranked Division 1and Ivy League schools have been tak-ing notice, and actively recruiting play-ers, offering scholarships and incen-tives.

Clairemont, University City and theBay Park area continue to have a majorpresence and expect to have a strong

showing again this season. Registrationis now open and all high school ageboys and girls are encouraged to go towww.sandiegoyoungaztecs.org tolearn more and sign up for a greatexperience.Time is of the essencesince the registration period ends onNovember 15th and space is limited.More information is available atwww.socalyouthrugby.org andwww.usarugby.org, or contact DaveBernard @ (858) 945-0708, [email protected]. The San DiegoYoung Aztecs is a 501(c)3 not for prof-it organization designed to supportthe youth of San Diego.

Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage!An Olympic Sport Returns

The mission of the SDYA Rugby Club isto combine the excitement of youth

rugby with an emphasis oncommitment, effort, respect,honesty, sportsmanship and

a sense of community.


Friday Night High School Football

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by Angela G. Horn

When scaling Mt. Everest or sailingsolo across the Atlantic, having a planis vital.Without it you won’tjust fail, you’ll fail miserably.

That said, there are many sit-uations where you can learn onthe fly.

In these instances it’s moreabout believing in yourself andhaving the desire to succeed,because when you have thesetwo elements in place the nutsand bolts will mostly take careof themselves.

WHEN ENTERTAINING YOURSELFTURNS INTO SOMETHING MORE

A few years ago I was temp-ing at a new post-productionfacility where my responsibilitiesincluded scheduling, answering thephone and taking care of the editorand his clients.

Business was still a little slow, so Ientertained myself by making themoutlandish Dagwood style sandwichesfor lunch. I enjoyed the creative outletand they in turn appreciated beingwell fed. Everyone was happy.

When my contract ended and wordgot out that I was leaving there was anoutcry.Who would be making thesandwiches if I weren’t there?

“You should be the catering manag-er!” they said.

“Really?” I was dubious.“Yes, absolutely!” came the emphat-

ic response.I had no catering experience (my

background was in graphic design)and more importantly, I didn’t knowhow to cook. Sandwiches were thefull extent of my kitchen repertoire.

My willingness to learn and desireto succeed clearly overshadowed mylack of experience however, becausemy application for the catering posi-

tion was accepted.

THROWN INTO THE UNKNOWNAt first, things continued in much

the same vein. Our staff and client

quota grew, but not by much, so I sim-ply carried on creating Dagwood spe-cials in my tiny makeshift kitchen.

The company was still in theprocess of renovating its offices andsince I was now the catering managerit fell to me to oversee the design andinstallation of the new kitchen.

With no practical knowledge tospeak of in this area, I got by on com-mon sense and asking for help.Therewere a few hairy moments, but in theend the project was a resounding suc-cess.

When the number of mouths I hadto feed began increasing, I quickly real-ized that I could no longer keep oper-ating in the same way. I began order-ing stock online and taught myselfsome basic cooking skills.

I convinced my boss to buy a barbe-cue and Fridays became my day to getout of the kitchen. I had no idea howmuch meat to buy per person, butluckily my butcher did.

By the time I left the company 18months later I was cooking for morethan 60 people a day, whipping up

things like Spaghetti Bolognaise,mouthwatering soups and designersalads with the ease of a consummateprofessional.

Suddenly I was expert enough.

5 TIPS FOR BECOMING A PRO1. Having a plan. Not only will this

make your life easier, it will alsoensure you succeed in your newendeavor. It was only once I began

planning my menu inadvance that I really settledinto my new job and startedenjoying it.

2.Asking for help. Ifthere’s something you don’tknow how to do or that youcannot do by yourself, sayso.You’ll reach your endgoal a whole lot quickerthan if you were to strugglethere on your own steam.

3. On the job training. Itcomes with a steeper learn-ing curve, but it also guaran-tees that the lesson is prop-erly ingrained.There’s no

denying that school has its place, butthere’s nothing quite like hands-onexperience when you’re learningsomething new.

4. Don’t be afraid to hit the groundrunning. Growth only happens whenyou are out of your comfort zone, sograb that new opportunity in spite ofwhat your brain is telling you.

5. Learn from others. No matterwhat path you’re setting out on,there’s likely to be someone who haswalked it before you. Find that personand talk to them.

You’ll be surprised at just how will-ing people are to share their knowl-edge if you ask.

Your life experiences count.Youmay not have the required tools orskillset to begin with, but there mightjust be something in your current arse-nal that can at least help you get start-ed with your new learning.

Angela Horn and partner in crime, Sporty,inspire people to live healthier, happier andsimpler lives. Visit www.thebalancean-dlifeblog.com to find out more. This articlewas first published on ExpertEnough.com.

How to Be an Expert When YouHave No Experience The Balboa Terrace Trunk Sewer

Project is now underway in ClairemontMesa. The City of San Diego has con-tracted with TC Construction toreplace nearly a mile of sewer pipethat has been in service since 1953.Construction of the project will affectportions of Balboa Avenue, BalboaTerrace, Canyon Haven Condominiumsand Stevenson Canyon.

This project will combine trenchingand tunneling techniques to install5,031 linear feet of 21 inch and 8 inchPVC pipe. The tunneling will takeplace at the intersection of BalboaAvenue and Balboa Terrace and willrequire the temporary closing ofBalboa Terrace from Balboa Avenue toMonair Drive. Access to the PacificRacquet Club and Canyon HavenCondominiums will be rerouted by amarked detour off Moraga Avenue andMonair Drive that will also provideaccess to the De Anza View MedicalCenter.

The project also includes installationof new manholes, replacement ofsewer laterals, curb ramp installationand pavement restoration.

Regency Centers, the new owners ofthe Vons/CVS shopping plaza at Balboaand Genesee recently gave an updateto the Clairemont Community PlanningGroup about future improvements slat-ed for the property.

Changes to the plaza include:- A new construction, drive-thru fast

food restaurant at the NW corner ofthe plaza

- Updating the flow of the chaoticparking lot

- As well as new construction alongthe north edge of the property

- The entire process is in the veryearly stages but the much neededimprovements are in the works.

- To find out more about communityprojects like this, attend the monthlyCCPG and LVPG meetings (see sched-ule page 8).

NeighborhoodImprovement

Balboa Mesa Shopping Center Update

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PET PROFILE

TigerBreed

M/Tabby, Polydactyl

DOB5/16/2006

Place of BirthClairemont Canyon

LikesFood, Gophers, Biting,Treats

DislikesNormal Behavior, Kisses

HarleyBreed

F/German Shepherd & Alaskan Malamute

DOB10/1/2001

Place of BirthHoopa Valley Indian Reservation, CA

LikesDaily doggie vitamin, running,

backpacking, long road trips,swimming/kayaking: Lake Powell,Cowles Mtn & The Trinity River

DislikesGophers, yipping coyotes, porcupines

& feral cats

AngusBreed

M/Black Labrador

DOB7/1/2008

Place of BirthChino Valley, Arizona

LikesQuad Rides, Dog Beach, Sitting up like a

Prairie dog, Haircuts & Sunbathing

DislikesLong Car Rides, Cows, The Carwash,Walking on Gravel, Ear Medication

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News of the Neighborhoods

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September 2012Serving Clairemont, Bay Park, Linda Vista & Kearny Mesa

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Back in July, I received an email from

Allan Peck, President of the Clairemont

Kiwanis group with the subject “Service

Opportunity”. Mr. Peck wrote,“The

Clairemont Community Service Agency

(CCSA) needed some “muscle” moving

boxes for food packers on July 28 from

9-11 am at the center.

I had checked the email from my

phone and kind of forgot about it until

the Friday before the food packing day.

Not knowing where to go or really any-

thing about CCSA I researched it and

realized first where the location was and

then what it was all about.

When I arrived at the house on the

corner of Clairemont Drive &

Rappahannock Ave I thought I had made

a mistake. This is a single family house,

on a corner lot in a high traffic area of

Clairemont. What I soon

realized was this was no

ordinary house. It was a

full service agency helping

those in need.

CCSA’s Mission

The CCSA house is the

house that helps those in

need not just in Clairemont

but throughout San Diego. It

is the house where it is ok to

come in and ask for help. The house has

been assisting thousands in San Diego

for 39 plus years.

The mission of the CCSA is to pro-

vide services to singles, couples, fami-

lies, the elderly as well as the disabled.

The volunteers at the center are there to

help those who need the most basic of

necessities food and clothing. For those

who want it, and ask for it there is coun-

seling services to help assist people in

regaining their independence. As you

might imagine it takes a lot for people

to ask for help for themselves and/or for

their family. The CCSA is there no mat-

ter the circumstance or your past histo-

ry ultimately the goal is to move clients

in a positive direc-

tion and be self-

sufficient.

Another mis-

sion of the CCSA

is for local com-

munity members

to give back, to

volunteer and

help. The

agency has part-

nered with over

30 churches in

Clairemont, Bay

Park, Pacific

Beach, La Jolla

& University

City to help

out whenever

and however

possible. Many

organizations have added help by gath-

ering food donations, bringing volun-

teers to the center to pack food, invited

Donations Needed

Mac N Cheese

Peanut Butter

Canned Tuna

Pasta

Spaghetti Sauce

Canned Fruit

Cereals

Clairemont Community Service Agency

Serving San Diego for Over 39 Years

SEE CCSA, page 4

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