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Nov. 21, 2014Vol. 1 No. 14 Highlighting our Comm uni ty and Businesses for Imperial Beach

INSIDE THIS EDITION

Local Calendar

Youth Sports & Family Section

Church Directory

Military Organizations

City Agenda

& More....

Photo courtesy of Rob HurlbutOn Friday, November 13, 2014, The Imperial Beach Chamber of Com-merce welcomed Lee Alhanoush, Owner of $1Family Market $1Plus tothe IB community located at 1155 13th St. just south of Imperial BeachBlvd. You will find a family owned and operated convenient store filledwith everything you could need. They have food, fresh produce, dairy,

party supplies, hardware, school supplies, dishes, toys and much more.$1Family Market $1Plus prides itself on providing a family style atmo-sphere with quality products at unbeatable prices. One unique feature of the market was the produce. The quality and variety of produce, at the

prices, was impressive. I shop all over town and some of their pricescan’t be beat; 7lb yellow onion .99 cents, jalapeños 2lb. for .99 cents,

bananas 3lb for $1.00 plus many more. Come on down and welcome the$1Market $1Plus family to the community and take advantage of theopening discounts. Spend $20 and get a free dozen of eggs, or if youdon’t want the free eggs, take 10% off your entire order. They alwayshave a new special, so stop on in and check it out for yourself. It’s awonderful addition to the IB community.

IB Fitness! New equipment/NewOwnership & Grand Opening withQuinton “the Rampage” Jackson. If you missed the Grand Opening, youmissed a lot. Locals came out to

get up close & personal with oneof UFC’s number one names inMMA fighting & he’s here to sup-

port IB Fitness Staff & Co-owner Nick Gaspard, who knows the fu-ture of fitness is functional fitnessfor everyday life. Programs include

personal trainers, Beach Boot Camp& a variety of group classes. Theyare also sponsors of our local RugbyTeam. (www.stingrayrugby.com)Be a part of the many transforma-tions that IB Fitness will be offer-ing including Fitness for the wholefamily & a greater emphasis on ca-tering to the cross fit community.2015 is just around the corner and

IB Fitness is ready to make your new year healthy, happy & in shape!

NOW OPEN 24hrs!

IMPERIAL BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES$1 FAMILY MARKET $1 PLUS TO THE IB COMMUNITYALL NEW IB FITNESS - by Robin Berthod

The “Ill-Fated” Palm Avenue Master Plan was obsolete almost beforethe first ink dried on the paper. SANDAG plans and grants for modifi-cation of Palm Avenue from 7th Street to 13th Street have been inmotion for some time now however; recent announcements of newdevelopments in and near the SR-75 Corridor coupled with proposed

Navy Expansion at Ft. Emory , seem to render the proposed modifica-tions: “D. O. A. “ ! (Cont’d Pg 3)

CALTRANS SAYS "NO" ....TO PALM AVENUE MASTER PLAN

The Optimist Club’s annual food drive was completed on No-vember 14th. Students from IB Charter School and IB West Char-ter School collected 2,442 food items of canned and dried goods.This year’s successful food drive continues a twenty-three year tradition, started in 1991 by two IB Elementary teachers, one of whom is Rico Toscano, past-president of IB Optimist Club.

Members of IB Optimist Club - Front row: Debbie Raysin, Bill Zidbeck. Second row: Henry Vaca, Eric Syverson,

Rico Toscano, Oscar Toscano

IB OPTIMIST CLUB DELIVERS THE GOODSFOR THANKSGIVING!

The Mayoral Election in Imperial Beach has been a real nail biter and for over 2 weeks, it has been unclear who the real winner might be? Amere 33 votes separated Jim Janney from Serge Dedina after the elec-tion but, a counting of absentee ballots and provisional ballots contin-ued. When the Registrar of Voters office closed down Saturday nightafter the election, the totals were “dead-even” between Janney 1928and Dedina 1928.The following Monday morning the totals still showed a dead heat; tiedat 1928 votes. The Registrar Of Voters Plans to conclude the Provi-sional Ballot counting but, regardless of the outcome, this race has beenso close that either candidate could ask for a recount or even a re-match and a special election to resolve the near tie. It appears the com-munity is still evenly split between Janney and Dedina.

In a surprising twist, School Board Candidate Chris Brown receivedmore votes than either Mayoral Candidate. Something to maybe con-sider before the next elections for City Offices?

The Club provided funds for a pizza party to the class in Kin-dergarten to Third Grade andthe class from Fourth throughEighth that collected the mostfood items. Ms. PeggyZiegler’s 1st graders at IB Westwere the winners in their groupwith 322 items. Ms. MaritessWatkins’s 4th graders (MainCampus) collected 270.

IB Charter School teacher Frank Cherry’s students col-lected and assisted with load-ing the foodstuffs into ve-hicles for delivery to theGood Neighbor DistributionCenter in Nestor. Ms. DebbieRaysin, Director of the Cen-ter, said “What a blessing for those in need! I compliment thestudents on their energy, com-

passion and caring for othersin the season of Thanksgiving.”

IB Optimist Club membersexpress their appreciation toMs. Shannon Hinzo, PTA-Co-ordinator of the Drive, Ms.Pamela Riechert-Montiel,Principal, IB Charter Schooland Ms. Melissa Griffith, Di-

rector, IB West Charter.

NAIL BITING MAYORAL ELECTION



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IB LOCAL CALENDAR

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IMPERIAL BEACH

UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

455 Palm Avenue

Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 424.5181

Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10:30 am

Sunday School for children & adults 9:30 am

CHURCH OF CHRIST640 Tenth StreetImperial Beach, CA 91932

Phone: (619) 423-9450

Sunday Meeting Times: 9:30 am Bible class,

10:30 am and 6 pm worship assembly

Wednesday Bible study: 7 pm

OCEAN VIEW CHURCH

Pastor Jim Baize

2460 Palm Ave

San Diego, CA 92154(619) 424-7870

www.ovcsd.com

Service Times:

Sunday: 9 am, 10 am and 12:30 pm (español)

Wednesday: 6:30 pm

UPPER ROOM PENTECOSTAL CHURCHSenior Pastor Rev. Jim Ghiloni

631 Twelfth StreetImperial Beach, CA 91932

(619) 395-1981

Sunday:Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 am

Worship Service - 10:40 amWednesday:

Prayer & Bible Study - 7:30 pm

Children Church and Youth Classes

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

& SCHOOL866 Imperial Beach Blvd.

Imperial Beach, CA 91932(619) 424-6166

Regular Service times: Sunday Mornings 8 am and 11 am

Free Sunday School and adult Bible Studies 9:30 am

SOUTH COAST CHURCH 588 9th Street

Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 424-6452

Services: Sunday:

6:45 Morning Service 6:45 Kid’s Club (Toddlers - 6th grade)

Wednesday: 6:30 Adult Bible Study

6:30 Kid’s Club (Toddlers - 6th grade) 6:30 “Light” Student Ministries (7th - 12th grade)

Women’s weekly Prayer Group

9:00 am Tuesday and Friday

CALVARY IB CHURCH

485 I.B. Blvd.Imperial Beach, CA 91932

(619) 217-0717

Sunday Mornings 9 & 11 am

Wednesday Nights @ 7pm

BID Mtg@ 3pm

Farmers Market

City Hall Closed

Casino NightBoys/Girls Club

Quarter Mania

IB Womens Club

Fall Harvest Fest

City Hall Closed

Happy

Thanksgiving

Feed the Kids

& Families Event

Boys/Girls Club

IBCOC Exec.BOD & BOD Mtgs

City HallCommunity Room

City Hall Closedfor

Veterans Day

Job Club

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Silver strandDistance ClassicHalf Marathon

& 10 Miler

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Farmers Market

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Car LoversUnite

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Farmers Market

City Hall Closed

HOURS:Monday 9:30- 8:00Tuesday 9:30-6:00

Wednesday 9:30-8:00Thursday 9:30-6:00

Friday 9:30-6:00Saturday 9:30-5:00Sunday CLOSED

Imperial Beach Public Library810 I.B. Blvd

424-6981

John Carr’s Local Motion Moving

5 Star Movers

From here to Anywhere!

Licensed, Bonded and Insured

619-435-8124

FREE FLU SHOTS IN IMPERIAL BEACHDECEMBER 3

Since 1971, SBCS has been providing programs and ser-vices to the whole family. With more than 200 staff mem-

bers at locations throughout the South Bay - includingschools, resources centers and police departments - SBCSis there when community needs it most.

On December 3rd at Mar Vista Middle School, 505 ElmAve., SBCS will provide flu shots to the first 200 Impe-rial Beach residents who appear between 8 AM and 2PM. Supplies are limited, so bring the family early.

For additional information on SBCS services, includingemergency transitional housing for victims abused bydomestic violence, visit their website at http://

southbaycommunityservices.org or call (619) 420-3620.

Letters to the

Editor

Dear Editor,

Well the 2014 election cycle has finally come to an end.IB's races were interesting, to say the least. But I'll tellyou what...the only thing missing from this election wasEd Kravitz political cartoons. Keep up the great work you guys.

Regards,Tim O'Neal

Farmers Market

Christmas

Comes to IB

IBCOCExec Board Mtg

@4:30pmBoard Mtg

@5:00pm

Free Flu Shots

in IB

Pearl Harbor

MemorialCity Hall Closed

Teagan TaylorTrio

@ IB Library

SantaComes to

IB Library

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Merry Christmas

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Farmers Market

Optimist Club Mtg@4:30pm

at Fleet Reserve


at Fleet Reserve


at Fleet Reserve

Home DepotFree

Kids Workshop@ 9am

Last Drop off day for Toys for Tots

Mariners WrestlingHome




Recently acquired public records indicate that the City of Imperial Beach Commu-nity Development Department and SANDAG are still keen on the plan to narrowlanes on SR-75;lower speed limits; build an extra planter median with local accesslane, bike trail and bus stops along with auto parking in the outside lanes.

CALTRANS found the elimination of shoulders and the proposed “POP-OUTS” to be incompatible with a State Highway. CALTRANS wants to increase the speed to45 mph since over 80% of the traffic currently drives that fast or faster. CommunityDevelopment Director Greg Wade has been quoted in several public presentationsthat he wants to lower the speed limit to 25 mph. CALTRANS told him there couldnot be two different posted speed limits and reducing lane widths to 10 foot widthwithout a shoulder and proper drainage would not be acceptable to CALTRANS or State Highway Standards.

Since there is an ever smaller window of time to qualify for the grant money SANDAGhas dangled in front of the City of IB for some reason, the Council and CommunityDevelopment Department have decided the only way they can still do the project asthey planned and get the grant money would be to take over the State Highway.

RELINQUISHMENT OF A STATE HIGHWAY

The City has decided that since CALTRANS is unwilling to allow most of the proposedchanges in the Palm Ave Master Plan, that in order to obtain the grant money offered bySANDAG they will pursue “Relinquishment” of the State Highway SR-75 Palm Ave.

The City seems to think they can buy the actual State Highway and then proceed toimplement the Master Plan after they own it. They are spending staff and consultantmoney to pursue this fully so they can do what CALTRANS has already told themdefies logic and the code. They are exploring multiple ways of getting the State torelinquish the highway including legislation! Since there is no new highway to re-

place SR-75 it is doubtful that relinquishment is even possible.

Caltrans Traffic Studies show that plans for Rainbow and Delaware/7th intersec-tions with SR-75 and expanded Bernardo Shores Condos to be under designed andinsufficient to support the increases in traffic. A very few vehicles backing up atsignals could clog and block vital intersections.

With Imperial Beach and SANDAG’s narrow minded and selfish demands to takeover the highway, nobody has addressed a couple of other very important issues.

Unlike some of the claims made by City Staff, the Navy needs SR-75 to movestrategic and hazardous materials that cannot go over the bridge. The south gate toFt. Emory is not shut yet nor is it’s replacement operational yet. Besides being of strategic importance to the Defense Highway System, the Nuclear Regulatory Com-mission has very strict rules on how Nuclear Materials may be moved. Will the

Nuclear Regulatory Commission allow little Imperial Beach to impede or cut off theflow of that material by relinquishment and poor designs?

This project is D.O.A. and no further public money should be spent pursuing a planand policy that will choke traffic and commerce. Greg Wade told the Chamber of Commerce that construction of the project would take a year and a half. Whatexisting business can survive being cut off from customer traffic for 18 monthswhile 3 traffic lanes are reduced to two 10 foot wide lanes?

As mentioned in a previous story in this publication about Tsunami Evacuation Routes,the City is also pursuing relinquishment of a section of Old Palm Avenue that mergesinto SR-75 and traffic is going to be redirected onto Delaware to access SR-75instead of the current merge. The land that will be removed from traffic lanes will

become a “pocket park” in front of the new Breakwater 9th and Palm Project.

(Cal Trans - Cont’d from Front Pg)

Mi li tary

Organizations

AMERICAN LEGION POST 8201268 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 423-7662

We are one of the largest Service organizations in the Unites States. We first formed after WWI in

1919 to assist those service men and women coming home from the front and we continue to assistthem today. As an organization we are here for Veterans and their families. The Post consists of

those members who have served honorably in the Armed forces and are serving today on activeduty. It is serving during conflicts that make this organization so worthy to belong to. The

Auxiliary are those women and girls that are Wifes, daughters, mothers, grandmothers and step

daughters eligible to be members. The Sons of the American Legion or SAL’s are those sons,grandsons and stepsons who have had a parent who is in the American Legion. Come on down tothe Post home if you fall into any one of these categories. We have Karaoke every Fri, Sat and Sun

afternoon. We will let you know how to become a member.

FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA)IMPERIAL BEACH BRANCH 289659 Silver Strand Blvd., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 429-3485

Fleet Reserve Branch 289 is a non-profit organization comprised of active duty, veterans and

retirees of the US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Besides gathering for camaraderie, theBranch supports, among other things, the Warrior Foundation, Wounded Warriors, Boys Club of

Imperial Beach, Imperial Beach Little League Baseball and softball, and bestows scholarship dona-tions to patriotic young men and women. Regularly, Branch members visit warriors at Balboa Naval

Hospital providing toiletry articles and cookies. The branch also makes its presence during National

Holidays supporting functions in Imperial Beach. We would welcome your visit any time.

VFW POST 5477 SILVER STRAND123 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 424-6666Proudly supports US veterans of all past and present wars. We are committed to

supporting the needs of our veterans, currently deployed troops, their families and our community. Our Hours of Operation are:

Monday-Thursday 11:00-2200 * Friday 11:00-0200 * Saturday-Sunday 8:00-0200

The VFW is open to the public for breakfast on weekends from 9 am-11 am and on the last Saturday

of the month for Steak Night starting at 5:30 p.m. Post 5477 welcomes all members and active duty.

For membership information, please contact: 619-424-6666.

Albie (A165751) a 1 year old 11 pound neutered male

Cairn terrier mix. Needs an active home with older

children. All shelter pets have the special adoption fee

of $25 for the month of November. Call the Chula Vista

Animal Care Facility at 619-691-5174.

Linda Septon

Adoption Counselor/Rescue Coordinator

Chula Vista Animal Care Facili ty

619-691-5174cvacf.org

P e t O f T h e

M o n t h

“Albie”

P L E A S E R E M E M B E R

TO SHOP LOCAL

AND

SUPPORT

ALL THE SMALL BUSINESSES IN

IMPERIAL BEACH

ON

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29TH

IF YOU WANT THEM, SUPPORT THEM PLEASE

Thank you,

Christine LaPausky

IMPERIAL BEACH

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

CHAIRWOMAN”

CALIFORNIA’S DROUGHT

CALLS FOR CONSERVATION

California, it’s time to adopt a new habit. One of our most important resources is introuble, and we need to do everything we can to protect it to day and into the future.

Our state is facing one of the most severe droughts in recent memory, and manycommunities and ecosystems are suffering as a result. Environmental problems, the

pressures of a growing population and the effects of climate change are making itextremely difficult to keep water flowing reliably to our economy, our environment,our farms and our communities.

State and local water managers are working on long-term solutions, including invest-

ments in our water infrastructure. But in the meantime, California needs to saveevery drop of water it can get...we all need to do more to conserve water. The goodnews is that it’s not difficult to save water in our daily lives. Just as Californians haveembraced compact-fluorescent light bulbs and recycling, we can adopt habits toreduce our water use inside and outside our homes on a daily basis. After all, every-one knows that Californians don’t waste!

In 2009, the California Department of Water Resources joined with the Associationof California Water Agencies-450 public water agencies throughout the state-to forma statewide conservation and education program called Save Our Water. This effortis aimed at helping Californians learn about our water challenges and ways to savewater inside and outside our homes.

For example, did you know that the typical Californian uses much more water out-doors than indoors? Watering the lawn, washing cars and cleaning off the drivewayand patio use much more water than you might think. Simple changes to our behav-ior, such as watering only when your landscape needs it or using a broom instead of the hose on the driveway, can add up to big water savings for the state.

So join in this statewide effort to save California’s water. Plant water-wise landscap-ing, install a SMART irrigation controller, and take shorter showers. These are just afew of the easy ways we can all help to “save our water.”

For more information about how to conserve water or about the “Save Our Water” public education program, please visit www.saveourH2O.org or join the effort onFacebook and Twitter.




Y O U T H S P O R T S

S E C T I O N

FAMILY & SPECIAL

E V E N T S S E C T I O N

The Mar Vista Mariners topped the Hilltop Lancers 28-7 in their finalregular season game to finish the year at 6-4. Unfortunately, it was not

good enough for the Mariners to advance into the playoffs in a competi-tive Division 3. The Mariners were led defensively by Junior DL HughAnthony on the defensive line, Senior LB Adam Hernandez, SophomoreLB Jacob Hinojosa, and Senior DB Ziggy Garcia. The defense did agreat job keep the Lancers out of the end zone and forcing multipleturnovers (2 fumble recoveries and an interception). On offense, Se-nior QB Ben Munoz threw a touchdown pass to Senior WR Nijal Collins.Collins also had 4 catches for 80+ yards and Munoz was 12/15 for 150yards. Sophomore RB Khalil Spruill had 18 carries for 103 yards and3TD’s. Junior kicker made all 4 extra points.

Although the Mariners are disappointed that they did not make the play-offs, finishing 6-4 after losing 30 seniors to graduation (only 9 return-ers) from last year’s team is a success as preseason predictions had theMariners winning only 3 or 4 games. The seniors had a positive leader-ship role and can feel good about themselves going out as winners. Thefuture prospects look bright for the Mariners as many underclassmenhave stepped up and done well in starting roles. Returning starts nextseason include Juniors Kaelin Washington (OL/DL), Hugh Anthony (OL/

DL), Raymond Silva (WR/DB), Alejandro Sosa (WR/DB), Nela Puamau(DL), Abe Sanchez (K/P), and Sophomores Gabriel Preciado (OL), KhalilSpruill (RB), Jacob Hinojosa (LB) and Noah Berry (WR- Injured themajority of the year). Some offensive season highlights include: Sopho-more Running Back Khalil Spruill: 119 rushes for 1,183 yards and13TD’s, Senior WR Nijal Collins with 26 catches for 479 yards &5TD’s, Senior WR Josh Cooper with 20 catches for 314 yards and 3TD’s (he also had 1 Interception return, 1 punt return and 1 kick returnfor Touchdowns for a total of 6), and Senior Quarterback Ben Munozwas 79 for 139 for 1222 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Mariners willconclude their season with their end-of-the-year banquet at CoronadoGolf Course on November 19th. The Mariners will take a month off and then start the offseason weight training and conditioning programfor the 2015 starting in January. Thanks for all your support this sea-son. We look forward to seeing you at home games again next season.

MARINERS

TOP THE LANCERS

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T I M E T O G E T H A N D S O N

T H E H O M E D E PO T O FF ER S

F R E E W O R K S H O P S F O R

D O - I T - Y O U R S E L F E R S O F A L L A G E S

A N D E X P E R I E N C E L E V E L S

SATURDAY

NOVEMBER 29TH

9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM

HOW TO BUILD A GIVE AND SAVE BANK

Come learn how to build a Give and Save bank FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 - 12 All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m. Thank you for registering online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed.

TUESDAYCO-ED SOFTBALLIB SPORTS PARK

TUESDAYMEN’S BASKETBALL

IB SPORTS PARK

Week #7 12/2/2014

7:00pm:City of IB vs K-Pasta

8:20pm:Boys/Girls Club vs I Huana Huin

Week #8 12/9/2014

7:00pm:K-Pasta vs IB Forum8:20pm: I Huana Huin vs City of IB

Week #9 12/16/2014

7:00pm:City of IB vs IB Forum

8:20pm:K-Pasta vs Boys/Girls Club

Week #10 1/6/2015

7:00pm: IB Forum vs K-Pasta8:20pm:City of IB vs I Huana Huin

Week #6 12/2/2014

6:30pm: Eagles vs Old Skool

7:30pm: Blazers vs Shoe SA

Week #7 12/9/2014

6:30pm:Old Skool vs Shoe SA7:30pm:Blazers vs Eagles

Week #8 12/16/2014

6:30pm:Blazers vs Old Skool

7:30pm: Eagles vs Shoe SA

Week #9 12/30/2014

6:30pm:Old Skool vs Eagles7:30pm:Shoe SA vs Blazers

PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL

DECEMBER 7

On Monday, December 8, 2014 at 8a.m., VFW Post 5477, American Le-gion Post 820 and FRA Branch 289will conduct a joint Pearl Harbor Me-morial Service on the Imperial BeachPier. The public is invited to attendthis event to celebrate the 73rd anni-versary of the attack on Pearl Har-

bor, December 7, 1941. Floral trib-utes in the form of flower leis will begratefully accepted. Attendees are

advised to dress warmly.




IMPERIAL BEACH WOMEN’S CLUB HOLDANNUAL FALL HARVEST BAZAR

Imperial Beach Women’s Club (IBWC) held their annual Fall HarvestBazar fundraiser on Saturday, November 15. The Fall Harvest Bazar featured two rooms of artisans offering a variety of uniquehandmade items. There were holiday crafts, baked goods and a raffle.The IBWC meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and create all of the crafts from their hearts to sell at the bazar. The IBWC work allyear to create the crafts they sell annually. The IBWC is the oldestcivic group in Imperial Beach serving the community since 1933!The social and philanthropic group raises money with their unique

crafts and baked goods to support the community. Some of the ser-vices they provide the community are, 4 $500.00 scholarships tolocal high school seniors, Mar Vista Band, IB Junior Life Guards,adopt a family, homeless shelters, Deliver “Meals on Wheels”,Veteran’s Affairs, Christmas Stocking for the needy and many more.If you would like to join IBWC members meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12pm (Nite Owl session at 7pm) atthe Marina Vista Community Room. 1075 Eighth St. To get moreinformation on how you could help, please [email protected]. You can also find them of FB at Imperial Beach Women’s Club. - Jeannette Shambaugh

Marirose Fernandez, Rose Reynolds, Nancy Dayton(sitting) Donna Moore, Josie Hamada, Kay Selke, Bob Reynolds, Rose Reynolds, Penny Drozd

Getting Back To What We Love!Come Display Your Car, Truck, Bike, Off Road, Street Rod,

Lowrider, Drag Car, Daily Drivers. Old or New - If it has Wheels,We WANT TO SEE IT !!

Tuesday,Dec. 2nd @ 5pm

Ye OldePlank Inn

24 Palm Ave.

Imperial Beach

CAR LOVERS

UNITE

By Atty. Blake Wilson

Most people believe the only important aspect of creating a willand trust is to avoid probate. While this is one important advantageof creating a will and trust, there are many other benefits, includ-ing avoiding a conservatorship over the person or the estate, by

having an advance healthcare directive and/or durable power of attorney.

A conservator is a person or agency appointed by the Court tooversee a person’s health and finances should that person, theconervatee, become incapacitated, or unable to care for himself or herself physically, and most often, financially. Once a conservator is appointed by the Court, the conservator will send a notice of conservatorship to all interested parties, including relatives, doc-tors, insurers, etc., to notify interested parties of the conservator’sright and duty to act on the conservatee’s behalf. The conservator must come up with a care plan within 60 days of appointment,which describes a healthcare plan suited to the conservatee’s needs.The Court will then appoint an investigator or referee to ensurethat the conservatee’s needs are met. Because of all the actorsinvolved, conservatorship is a rather expensive procedure, and isongoing until you can either prove that you are no longer incapaci-tated via a doctor order, you pass, or you can show that you have

adequatley prepared for incapacitation in your estate plan. This iswhy it is critical that you have a properly drafted estate plan toavoid a conservatorhip over your person or your estate.

By drafting a durable power of attorney, and an advance healthcaredirective, you can avoid costly conservatorship procedures. In adurable power of attorney, you appoint someone to make deci-sions about your finances when you become incapacitated. In anadvance healthcare directive, you appoint someone to make deci-sions about your health should you become incapacitated. The

people you appoint essentially act as a conservator, so you do nothave to pay a third party for transportation, medical care, cookingmeals, etc. Conservators charge a hefty amount for providing theseservices, and in most cases, your spouse, or close relative, can

perform many of these tasks for free!

These documents must be properly drafted in order to avoid aconservatorship. The Court will examine both documents, anddetermine whether the potential conservatee has appropriately

planned for incapacitation. Therefore, it is crucial that you updatethese documents immediately upon being diagnosed with a newmedical condition. In doing so, you may prove to the Court thatyou have appropriately prepared for incapacitation, and that youhave the necessary people and finances in place to care for youduring incapacitation. The advance healtchare directive may failas an alterntive to conservatorship, if the potential conservatee’smedical issues are beyond the scope of the appointed agent’s author-ity, or the proposed conservatee opposes the agent’s assistance.

If the Court has already appointed a conservator, i.e., you areincapacitated and you did not have adequate alternatives to a con-servatorship, you may terminate the conservator. This requiresthe conservatee to file a Petitition to Terminate Conservatorship,and give notice of the hearing related to the petition to all partiesinvolved, including the conservator. You will want strong evidencefrom a doctor showing that you are no longer incapacitated, or that you have made alternative arrangements that the Court ap-

proves, again, a durable power of attorney and advance healthcare

directive, that adequately prepare for incapacitation.It is important for everyone to have a properly drafted estate plan.You will save yourself, and your heirs, a great deal of time, moneyand energy by planning for the future of your health and finances.At Blake Wilson Law Group, we strive to create an estate plan thatis the most cost-effective and time-saving approach, enabling youto ensure your health and financial needs are met not only now,

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The Imperial Beach Library and City of Imperial Beach are partnering with the UnitedStates Marine Corps’ “Toys for Tots” program. This program provides the commu-nity with the opportunity to donate toys to children in need. The community isencouraged to come to the Library or City Hall to drop off brand new unwrapped toysfor children in San Diego County. These toys will help to brighten and make a child’sHolidays all the more special. The last day to drop off toys is December 20th.

T O YS F O R T O T S DRO P O F F L O C AT IO NS

IN IMPE R IAL BE ACH

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series thatexplores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ onthe History Channel. This hit show follows two of themost skilled pickers in the business, Mike Wolfe andFrank Fritz, as they embark on an epic road trip acrossthe U.S. in search of America’s most valuable antiques

from motorcycles, classic cars and bicycles to one-of-a-kind vintage memorabilia.

Hitting the back roads from coast to coast, Mike andFrank earn a living by scouring the country for hid-den gems in junkyards, basements, garages and

barns. The best part of their journey is meeting theunique characters along the way, each with a story totell about the history of their collection and their ownlives.

Mike and Frank bring the past to life and recycleAmerica as they go. They use their determination, ex-

pertise and charm to strike the ultimate deals and dis-cover just what it takes to re-sell a newly founded an-tique in a competitive market.

AMERICAN PICKERS is produced by Cineflix Produc-tions. New episodes air Wednesday nights at 9pm ET.

If you have a large collection or want to refer some-one to Mike and Frank, email us your name, number,city, state and a description of the collection. Include

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“INTERSTELLAR”

In theatres, from director Christopher Nolan and Paramount Pictures is thevisionary INTERSTELLAR.

It is Earth in the future where dirt, drought and sickness are caused by the changingclimate. Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) is a corn farmer living on the land with daughter Murph (Mackenzie Foy), son Tom (Timothee Chalamet) and father-in-law Donald (John Lithgow).

Murph isn’t your average girl as she suspects there are ghosts in their house and has no

problem calling out teachers. It is easy to see the apple doesn’t fall far from the family treeas Cooper backs up his kids wanting the best for them. That includes when Cooper andMurph discover a facility that is heavily guarded and what’s inside is more than they bargained for.

Cooper meets Professor Brand (Michael Caine) and daughter Amelia (Anne Hathaway)who inform him that they need him for a mission. In order to survive, a team of four willtravel through a black hole in space to seek out a habitable planet, but it means leavingMurph and Tom behind.

Joined by Jenkins (Marlon Sanders) and Doyle (Wes Bentley) they travel farther thananyone but one hour is now seven years on Earth. Each planet they visit brings danger anduncertainty as Cooper focuses on returning home to his children.Time is the one thing no one in the universe can control.

FINAL WORD: The most fascinating thing about INTERSTELLAR is that even with thecast performing exceedingly well, it is a brilliant combination of everything Nolan put onthe screen that I love about this film. McConaughey as Cooper is a man dedicated to hisfamily with an explorer’s heart. He portrays his character very well but once again thatsouthern drawl and charm only goes so far.

Hathaway as Amelia plays a straight-forward explorer who has an agenda of her own. She begins to understand that what the mission looks like on paper and what actually happensare based more on emotion and less on science. Caine as Professor Brand is a man with anagenda for the planet and mankind.

The two performances I enjoyed the most are from both Murph’s. Mackenzie Foy as theyounger Murph is just so smart and endearing at the same time. There are moments whenshe is on the screen that I forget she’s so young. There is something about her eyes thatgive the look of an old soul. That comes in handy playing this role. Chastain as the older Murph picks up, with ease I might add, where Foy leaves off. The smart and endearing,now mixed with unresolved Dad issues, it a strong role.

Other cast include: Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, Elyes Gabel, Casey Affleck, Topher Grace, Collette Wolfe, Leah Cairns, David Oyelowo and the ever amazing Ms. Ellen Burstyn.

TUBS OF POPCORN: I give INTERSTELLAR four and a half tubs of popcorn out of five.I have to honestly say although the performances were very good; it is the story itself thatmoved me. The cinematography and the score are something to marvel and rave about.Here’s the thing folks, I just don’t want to say too much about the film because I truly believe it is something to be experienced.In the end – mankind’s next step will be its greatest.

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SILVER STRAND HALF MARATHONRUNS THROUGH IMPERIAL BEACH

Imperial Beach hosted the 15th Annual Silver Strand Half Marathon and 5k on Sun-day, November 16th. Over 4,000 participants left Sunset Park in Coronado and rantheir way to the finish line at the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza. The racers includedrunners, walkers, skaters, hand cycles and wheelchairs. There were also manychildren who ran the 5k with their families.You could see the joy in their faces asthese little guys ran across the finish line. The event was filled with fun for every-one. The Imperial Beach Pier Plaza was not just the finish line, it was also filled withvendors, a beer garden, live music, massages, food and fun for the racers to enjoyas they finished out their day. I was lucky enough to catch up with long time local IBresident Joanne Torres as she made her way across the finish line. This was her 2ndmarathon ever and in her words it was an “epic event!” Between the beautifulcourse and the community support she felt as she ran through her home town it wasa day that she would never forget. For a full list of race results go towww.geminitiming.com/post/silver-strand-distance-classic- Jeannette Shambaugh

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SUMMER IS OVER - IB LIFEGUARDSSTARTWINTER TRAINING

Lifeguard agencies from around the County arrived in Imperial Beach for Per-sonal Watercraft (PWC) Operations Training. Imperial Beach Lifeguard Ser-geant Jason Lindquist was the lead instructor for the four day 40 hour course.The course is very popular amongst lifeguards and is limited to the first 25 whosign up. The course was held at the Safety Center and north of Palm Avenue.

The course involves lecture and manipulative training for Ocean Lifeguards as- piring to learn about Personal Watercraft ocean rescue. Subject matter rangesfrom classroom material to hands on skills required to crew and operate a PWC.Lifeguards are required to participate in drills involving surf rescue applicationswith the PWC. The PWC Operations course is only one of the many coursesrequired for an Associates Degree in Open Water Lifesaving.

Over the last year Imperial Beach Lifeguards have been acquiring the specializedequipment and training necessary to establish a River Rescue Team (RRT). Thisweek the final group of three full time Lifeguards are completing their Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit 1 (SRT1) level training in Coloma California on theSouth Fork of the American River. The SRT1 course provides rescuers with thefundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone whomay be called upon to effect in-water river rescues. Students gain knowledge inhydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management.Practical skills include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming and the fundamentalsof shore, boat and in-water rescues.Additionally students are introduced to the basics of boat handling and the fun-damentals of rope rescue including mechanical advantage and anchor systems.River rescues are extremely hazardous incidents that require specialized trainingand equipment.

Annually all full time Lifeguards train in Oregon with the elite San Diego andBorder Patrol RRTs. Due to San Diego County’s lack of dry weather rivers,local RRTs must train outside of the County. San Diego RRT is known as one of the best in the Country, and coordinates and instructs the Oregon training.

The Tijuana River is one of the most dangerous rivers in the County. This rainyseason the Imperial Beach RRT will be called as the first responding agency for emergency incidents until the San Diego River Rescue Team arrives. Duringcounty wide flooding due to heavy rain events, San Diego Lifeguard river rescueresources are not sufficient and must rely on mutual aid when responding toemergency calls. The Imperial Beach RRT along with Border Patrol RRT will beable to provide needed mutual aid and support for the South County.




ROLLER DERBY DOLLS VISITTO THE LIBRARY

On Nov. 13th the Imperial Beach Library Welcomed the San Diego Derby Dolls. These Roller Derby women talked to the library teens about being empowered and positive about them-selves. They emphasized that being “different” was not a limitation and talked about why theyloved playing the roller derby and what the sport has done for them personally. For some, ithelped them come out of their shells, for others it taught them to respect themselves. All of them agreed that teamwork and their teammates were the most valuable assets they had.Derby team member Rose Anthrax stated “The sport of Roller Derby goes beyond the physicalcompetition. Its community supports empowerment and confidence building of everyone.”

SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROLThe San Diego County Sheriff ’s Department sponsors a “Senior Volunteer Patrol”for Imperial Beach citizens 50 years and older who want to serve their communitythrough safety and service programs. The patrol is staffed by citizens who areasked to volunteer a minimum of six hours a week in a variety of capacities such as

patrolling neighborhoods and shopping centers and to check on elderly and dis-abled. All volunteers complete a two week training program and face other back-ground checks, but all are eligible to apply. For more information telephone 858-974-2335 or check online at: http://www.sdsheriff.net/co_svp.html

THE IMPERIAL BEACH OPTIMIST CLUBThe Imperial Beach Optimist Club, Bringing out the Best in Kids.

A non-profit service club dedicated to the children in Imperial Beach

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The Senior Center is open to individuals age 50 and over, and we extend a warm wel-come to individuals with disabilities. The center offers a variety of life-enriching classes,activities, hobbies, and a fun social environment. The center also serves as a greatresource center for seniors. We offer a free legal service, free tax assistance during tax

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On Monday, November 17th, members of the newly formed

Imperial Beach Parks and Recreation Committee were sworn

in. Members were recently appointed by Mayor Jim Janney

and approved by IB's City Council and it's anticipated meetings

will be held the 2nd Monday of every month at 4:30 in the

Imperial Beach City Council Chambers.

The duties of the new Parks & Rec Committee include the fol-

lowing:- Review the sports and recreational programs in Imperial Beach.

- Review the condition and maintenance of municipal sports

and recreational facilities.

- Seek funding through federal, state, and local grants and other

charitable contributions.

- Expand the parks and recreation opportunities in Imperial

Beach and surrounding areas.

- Take a holistic approach to parks and recreation that encour-

ages activities for all ages and income levels, physical abilities,

and interests.

- Develop strategies to expand beyond typical sports activities

to include non-traditional sports, non-sporting activities and all

forms of recreation and relaxation.

- Seek and provide a positive alternative for the use of sparetime. Recognize that an effective parks and recreation program

is a necessity for a healthy community, not simply a luxury.

IB Parks & Recreation Committee Members are:

Tim O'Neal (Chair)

Lori Stucki (Vice-Chair)

Ken Blinsman

Brook Klosinski

Marc Stephenson

Marcy Aguilar (1st Alternate)

Peter Salisbury (2nd Alternate)

Molly Goforth (3rd Alternate)

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There are few things finer in life than awell prepared Thanksgiving turkey dinner.In recent years hundreds of people have spent their Thanksgivingholiday being treated for burns received from improper use of oiland turkey fryers. The National Fire Prevention Association andImperial Beach Fire Department recommend that if a fried turkey isin your future please consider using an oil-less fryer. Major retailersare now selling oil-less fryers as a safer alternative to traditional

peanut oil appliances. These new "fryers" use radiant heat to cook and are still faster than the traditional oven method.

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