College Area News August 2017

www.LocalUmbrella.com | www.collegearea.org Vol. 1 No. 9 - August 2017 More Than “Just the Facts”: Local WHAT’S INSIDE? Writer Shares Her Journey in the Field of Journalism by Cindy Davidson An Update from the Office of Councilmember Georgette Gómez Page 2 SDSU DOWN- TOWN GALLERY PRESENTS: WE ARE HERE/ES- TAMOS AQUÍ Page 13A lifelong journalist, College Area resident Audrey Matula has been playing the piano by ear since she was a child.“Everyone has a story,” College Area essay in school) can tell you, gather- her high school’s newspaper. Atresident Audrey Matula assured me, ing information for a story is only this paper she started out writingand of all people, she would know. As half the battle. When it comes to “gossipy things” but later moveda journalist whose career has spanned converting the information you have toward more serious subject mat-across multiple states and decades, into an interesting written tale, that ter as she spent her summers inAudrey has not only put together the is a separate challenge. But for Au- college writing for the Des Moinesstories of others, she managed to create drey, this challenge came a bit easier Register. Though she had an affin- COLLEGE-an interesting story of her own in the to her, as she has been writing nearly ity for writing for quite some time, ROLANDOprocess. her whole life. it was in college when Audrey LIBRARY EVENTS As anyone who has ever written a Audrey began her adventure in recognized that journalism was more than an interest, it was her Page 14story (or the dreaded five paragraph journalism composing articles for passion. Continued on page 14Sarah Ward 6784 El Cajon Blvd, Suite K San Diego, CA 92115REALTOR®CalBRE# 01943308 (619) 589-9500 [email protected]

2 | AUGUST 2017 An Update from the Office ofCouncilmember Georgette Gómez By Roberto C. Torres – College Area Community Representative BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH SCHOOL B Anne Egan Principal lessed Sacrament Parish School is your College Area neighborhood Catholic School, educating children in grades TK - 8 to grow great minds and great hearts to become caring leaders. New construction has kept us busy all summer! We are located at 4551 56th Street, one block north of El Cajon Boulevard, behind Blessed Sacrament Church. Our joyful and diverse community of students, parents and staff develop young leaders to positively impact their world by their actions. Blessed Sacrament School is proud to report that Shea Homes awarded us a 2017 facilities improve- ment grant. Construction crews have been working all summer to convert our former grade 8 classroom into a new STEM lab! Council member Gómez Releases Her Housing Action PlanS ince day one, Councilmember Georgette Gómez has made tackling the housing and homelessness crisis in San Diego a top priority. On July 21, the Councilmember un- veiled her Housing Action Plan, which details seven initiatives that will help solve the housing and homelessness crisis in San Diego.The seven proposals are: • Increase Affordable and Middle Income Housing Stock • Preserve Existing Affordable Housing • Provide Innovative Housing Solutions for the Homeless • Identify Public Lands for Housing Opportunities • Create Statewide Floor Area Ratio Incentives in Transit Priority Areas • Seek Grant Opportunities for New Housing Development • Develop an Affordable Housing Measure for the November 2018 BallotFor a full look at the plan, visit our website at www.sandiego.gov/cd9.An Update on Tubman Joint Use Park - Blessed Sacrament School is also expanding our lunch yard shade struc-After several years of discussion, Tubman Joint Use Park is on track for design and con- ture to serve our growing population. Additionally, the Shea Homes grant isstruction. The City of San Diego has met with the San Diego Unified School District to providing school wide electrical and plumbing improvements to make ourdiscuss building the Tubman Joint Use Park at Harriet Tubman Village Charter School. The campus a more comfortable 21st century learning environment. Studentsschool district has agreed to design and build the park, while the City commits to contribut- and staff will benefit from improved HVAC systems and high speed wire-ing $1.2 million for the construction. This fiscal year’s budget includes full funding – the less internet access. Teachers may soon be able to take students anywhere on$1.2 million – for the park’s design and construction. campus to use their new mobile learning devices without interruption whenSan Diego State University Chapultepec Development - classes resume on AugustSince taking office, we heard about San Diego State University’s plans to build more dormi- 24.tories around Chapultepec Hall, next to the College View Estates Community. After listen-ing to the concerns from the community, our office worked with Senator Toni Atkins’ office Prospective fami-to ensure the project was not going to adversely impact the community or the environment. lies in TK - 8th gradeLast month, SDSU made an announcement to cut down their project to just phase one of are welcome to visitthe proposal, on the east side of Chapultepec Hall. We are happy with this change and look Blessed Sacrament Parishforward to continue working with SDSU on this and all future projects. School, Monday - Thurs- day during our summerFunding Available for Community Groups and Non-profits – hours or take a virtual tour on our website, www.Each council office has what are referred to as “Community Projects, Programs & Services bsps.org. Limited openingsFunds” or CPPS Funds. Our office is seeking requests that will benefit the community. If you are still available. Comeor your organization are working on projects to improve the community, you may be eligible. visit our Next GenerationFor more information, contact Matt Yagyagan in our office at [email protected] or Standards-based Catholic619-236-6699. learning environment. We guarantee a welcom-Your Voice is Needed – ing family-oriented com-There are several boards and commissions in the City of San Diego that advise the City munity, small class size,Council and Mayor on issues pertaining to our neighborhoods. There are several vacancies qualified, caring teachers, and partnership in mission with parents who careand we are looking for people interested to serve. You can see a list of boards and commis- about developing young people of character. School starts on August 24.sion at www.sandiego.gov/cd9. If you are interested and/or have any questions, please contactme at [email protected] or 619-533-4774.For more information on anything happening in our office or the district, please visit ourwebsite at www.sandiego.gov/cd9 or like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. As always,should you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact me at (619) 533-4774or via email at [email protected].

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5AUGUST 2017 | Diversionary Theatre Receives State Grant Student Matinee Program and Stonewall Salon to benefitWINNIE’SPICKS!OUT OF THE FURNACE – Christian Bale, 1000 TO 1: THE CORY WEISSMAN STORY Diversionary TheatreWoody Harrelson, Casey Affleck. Very good sus- – I like true stories that are so inspiring. It makespense! Two brothers cross paths with a vicious you so thankful for your own life. Cory scored Diversionary Theatre is one of 1,706 gram builds writing and acting skills, andcrime ring. Woody Harrelson does an outstand- 1,000 points in high school and was expected to organizations across the state that will be strong ensemble principles. This programing acting job, as usual. Those of you that love be a standout athlete at Gettysburg College. Fol- receiving grant awards from the California will meet weekly and culminates with anaction and suspense should not miss this one. lowing a catastrophic stroke at the end of his fresh- Arts Council (CAC). The two grants original devised performance on Diver- man year, Cory’s comeback is really something to awarded to Diversionary will support sionary’s historic Mainstage. This grant wasZOOKEEPER’S WIFE - Jessica Chastain. In watch. A winner! Diversionary’s Student Matinee Program provided through CAC’s Artists Activating1939, Poland, Antoniana Zabinska and her hus- and help establish the Stonewall Salon, a Communities Program.band successfully run the Warsaw Zoo and raise THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY. – Disney new program for LGBT and communitytheir family. Their world is turned upside down documentary. Oh yes, this is an oldie. If you allied seniors “We are honored and grateful that thewhen the country is invaded by the Nazis. This are like me, you have never taken the time to see state of California is recognizing and sup-is a true story and very much an edge of your this one. You MUST as soon as you can. Three “I’m thrilled that Diversionary is part- porting Diversionary’s commitment to theseat drama. You will admire these people that animals that will win you over. I was talking out nering with the state on these two vital pro- San Diego community with these grants,”worked so hard to save others. It is very tense. loud to the screen. I love it and it is a movie for grams serving the San Diego community. said Jenny Case, managing director.Put it on your list! everyone. It made me sad at times and also very The theater is a place for communal heal- happy. That is nature for you. Based on a true ing, understanding and reconciliation, and Diversionary Mission:GREY LADY - Eric Dane, Natalie Zea, Amy story. these programs will have a significant “Diversionary, the third oldest LGBTMadigan. When Boston police detective James impact on the youth and older generation theater in the country, was founded in 1986Doyle’s partner is killed in an ambush, a clue sends Don’t forget! 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A See you next month, Winnie county in providing access to theater arts ducing new plays and musicals in a dynam-lot to learn to save your life and loved ones. Excel- and cultural education. Students attend a ic, inclusive and supportive environmentlent information! NOTE: Winnie will be celebrating her 90th birth- performance of one of Diversionary’s that celebrates and preserves our unique day this month and she will see you next month Mainstage productions and are also culture. We are a vital part of San Diego's with more thoughts and suggestions. engaged in the themes and subject matter thriving theater ecology and one of only presented in the shows through pre- and ten theatres in the county dedicated specif- post-show in-classroom workshops. Many ically to developing and giving voice to sto- of the students who attend these perfor- ries about the LGBT community.” mances come from low-income commu- The California Arts Council’s grant pro- nities and this is their first exposure to live grams are administered through a multi- theater. The grant provided through the step, public process. Following an open call Artists in Schools Exposure program of the for applications, all submissions are adju- CAC will enable the program to continue dicated by peer review panels made up of and expand to program in San Diego experts from the arts field. Based on panel County. recommendations and available funds, the Council voted on grant awards at public Diversionary’s Stonewall Salon is a new meetings in San Diego on May 9 and interactive arts education program for Sebastopol on June 7, 2017. LGBT and community allied seniors focused on developing and writing per- sonal histories, giving their often unheard dynamic life stories a platform. The pro-

6 | AUGUST 2017Eating Italian in South Park BY MINDY FLANARY AND JOYELL NEVINSPiacere Mio (‘My Pleasure’) and Buona Forchetta offer a tempting variety of authentic Italian cuisinePiacere Mio — the name is Italian for ‘My Pleasure.’ Buona Forchetta’s outside patio is large and open-air.Piacere Mio to us. This allowed us to enjoy more laughter It landed on our radar because we were dis- Peaslee brought in a new baker who works and conversation without feeling any pressure cussing the restaurant while crossing a busy in the off-hours to make fresh breads and pas- Good news San Diegans! You don’t need to to leave. street, when a stranger stopped us and urged tries offered every morning. We highly recom-fly to Italy to experience authentic Italian food. us to go — immediately. We figured that if the mend the croissant and gingerbread cookie.You only need to go as far as South Park. Olive The owners, Marco and Stefano with ties to restaurant was good enough to stop traffic, it They both melt in your mouth. Here’s a bonusGarden, this is not. Roma and Genova, respectively, have now was worth a first visit. And we have learned it fun fact — the former pastry chef and her opened a second Piacere Mio in Rancho is worth a second and third as well! boyfriend are currently sailing around the On the busy corner of 30th and Fern sits Bernardo. This location added homemade world.Piacere Mio. The name is Italian for “My Plea- wood-fired pizzas to the menu. Grant’s Marketplace: The Deli onsure,” and it certainly was our pleasure to eat Buona Forchetta: A “Good Fork” the Corner Grant’s offers meal options like baked egg-there. We love that they make all their pastas plant, grass-fed Harris Ranch burgers, quichesin house. The tagliatelle was done to al dente If you want to get wood-fired pizza in South Deli offerings at Grant’s Marketplace. the size of deep dish stuffed pizza, and manyperfection. Park, try Buona Forchetta. Their website refers others. They have a tasting menu that pairs to the Stefano Ferrara pizza oven as their star Just down the street from Buona Forchetta food with beer and wine suggestions. Five varieties of pastas are offered on the player. Lovingly named Sofia after co-owner is Grant’s Marketplace. This is a long-standing“Make your Own Pasta Dish” menu: pap- Matteo Cattaneo’s first daughter, the oven was corner store in the South Park neighborhood. Whether you want a sit-down experience orpardelle, taglierini, capellini, gluten free, and featured in Food and Wine magazine. As a specialty grocery store, they offer a variety grab and go, South Park offers plenty for thethe aforementioned tagliatelle. You can mix it of artisan cheeses, wine, and gourmet coffee Italian food aficionado. Where should we goup with sauces such as bolognese, pesto, and At Buona Forchetta, tag lines like “May the as well as sundries like butter and soda. Many next? Check out @fbbgals on Instagram forthe traditional tomato among others. Be sure Fork be with You” and “Forchettaboutit” and of those options are from local distributors, more photos from our adventures and to offerto come hungry as portion sizes are large. pictures of celebrities on their porcelain like Coronado Spice and Tea. your suggestions. .Joyell’s attempt at finishing her entire plate thrones all add to the lighthearted atmosphere.was an epic fail (Mindy knew from the start The inside is slightly cramped, but the outside There are also several options for gluten free Restaurant Details:she would be taking some home). patio is large and open-air. and vegan scattered around the store. You can Piacere Mio try the fair trade Virtuoso Coffee brewed in 1947 Fern St., 92102 The bolognese sauce was rich without being We recommend starting off with an appe- house —Joyell recommends the Mexican brew. (619) 794-2543overpowering. The pesto was also subtle in its tizer — there are so many delicious choices. www.piaceremiosd.comflavoring. Other sauces offered in their ready- Along with traditional options such as This is a place known for their regulars. Staffmade dishes include a pink cream, white wine, bruschetta and caprese, you’ll also find pizza member Jordan Oliver says with a smile,“I see Buona Forchettaand saffron sauce. Also on the regular pasta in a jar and wild octopus. the same people. I know their kids and their 3001 Beech St., 92102menu were choices such as orecchiette with dogs.” She has been working there since new (619) 381-4844Italian sausage, homemade squid ink pasta in The regular menu is augmented by an exten- owner Jason Peaslee and is wife Liana took Buonaforchettasd.commarinara sauce, and raviolis stuffed with sive special list, outlined on floor to ceiling over from namesake Joe and Kim Grant.salmon, ground beef, or spinach. chalkboards. The categories for the specials are Longtime North Park resident Mindy Fla- always: pizza, risotto, gnocchi, ravioli, pasta, nary is a government contractor supporting Helping create these items is Chef Antonio, and a zuppa (soup). the Navy, which allows her to travel the world.who comes from Napoli in Southern Italy. He Mindy’s dream dinner would include the fic-worked at the famous Pizzeria Dal Presidente On their regular menu, we highly recom- tional character guest Daenerys Targaryen andalong Via dei Tribunali. While our server, mend the ossobucco alla milanese — the meat mathematician Fibonacci. Joyell Nevins is aManuela Ionuale, may not be famous in Italy, was so tender, it split apart with a fork. The writer whose passion is to tell stories, both ofshe certainly made us feel like superstars. She eggplant parmesan, another dish worth trying, the people in San Diego and her hometown ofand the other staff contributed to the warm came in crispy layers of eggplant drenched in Dayton, Ohio. Her dream dinner table guestatmosphere. marinara sauce and cheese. would be Jesus Christ and Elvis Presley. Mindy noted that our experience reminded Buona Forchetta holds a special place in ourher of being in Italy, where dinner is an affair foodie hearts — it was the outing that movedand you never get the feeling of being rushed. us from acquaintances to friends. With a loveAs typical in European restaurants, we had to of good food and laughter, it was at this restau-ask for our check rather than it being presented rant that the seed for “Food, Booze, and Bou- tiques” was planted.

7AUGUST 2017 |Jordan Oliver and Vanessa Cruz are staff at Grant’s Marketplace. Piacere Mio:Penne in Pink Sauce with Shrimp and ArugulaBuona Forchetta: The Ossobucco al Milanese.Piacere Mio: Mixed Greens Salate

8 | AUGUST 2017San Diego Welcomes More Refugees Than any Other California CountyBY ELIZABETH AGUILERA | CALMATTERS would be “detrimental” to the country. Ramazani Ali leads a group of fellow student graduates in dancing at a San Diego park. (Photo by Peggy Peattie It’s unclear what that means for refugees for CALmatters) Zawadi Namagazuzyo was about 12 whenshe was forced to flee her native Congo. Her from countries the order singled out for a will find support and a network to help them although 15 members skipped the vote, andmother and many family members were dead. broader ban: Iran, Syria, Libya, Sudan, Yemen settle in. it’s now before the Senate AppropriationsHer father wanted her to live. and Somalia. Committee. More than two-thirds of refugees, he said, “There was fighting, a lot of fighting,” she The U.S. Supreme Court will hear chal- do have some sort of family connection in the Another proposal would allow specialsaid, recalling how the two of them ended up lenges to the order this fall. States. immigrant visa-holders who pass certain testsat a refugee camp in Zambia. She grew up to move to the top of hiring lists for particularthere for 13 years— getting married, giving “They’ve had to flee some of the most hor- Refugees enter the U.S. on refugee status government jobs. It’s on hold until next year,birth, and always waiting to be resettled some- rific things human beings have to offer, they and after a year they must apply to become a McCarty says, while sponsors work out details.where else in the world. are escaping war, they are escaping terrorists, Legal Permanent Resident, which grants them Among opponents: the Service Employees they are escaping ISIS, they have been vetted a green card. After five years in the U.S. they International Union Local 1000, which com- Then 10 months ago, Namagazuzyo and her and now we are putting them through another can apply for citizenship. plained that it went too far by offering refugeesfamily were resettled in San Diego County, merry-go-round of uncertainty,” Murphy said. special consideration otherwise reserved exclu-where her father had been living for a few In San Diego, the majority of recent refugees sively for U.S. veterans.months. And under a brilliant sun on a recent Last year the U.S. admitted nearly 85,000 are from Iraq and Afghanistan, according toFriday, she joined other refugees at a picnic to refugees. More than half went to just 10 states the San Diego Refugee Forum, a collaboration Critics such as the organization Refugeecelebrate their graduation from a 12-week including Texas and New York, but the largest between the four resettlement agencies in the Resettlement Watch insist the program disre-English intensive class. Drumming reverber- group,7,908 refugees, settled in California, county — IRC, Catholic Charities, Jewish gards the impact refugees have on U.S. naturalated through the park, Congolese and Somali according to a Pew Research study. And 3,100 Family Services, and the Alliance for African resources. They also contend that it’s wrongdishes were spread out alongside pizza— and of those landed in San Diego County, along Assistance. for the U.S. to welcome refugees that will pro-a red, white and blue cake anchored the dessert with another 520 military interpreters on Spe- vide cheap labor for certain industries and endsection. cial Immigrant Visas, who are also classified “We want California to put out the welcome up receiving welfare and other taxpayer-fund- as refugees. mat for refugees, many of whom assisted our ed aid. “I ask questions about the life in San Diego, military as interpreters overseas, to help themabout the rent, bills, electricity,” said Nam- Since the end of the Vietnam War, California normalize their lives and be more productive When refugees arrive in the U.S., resettle-agazuzyo, who was surprised to find so many has welcomed 732,000 refugees, according to members of our communities,” said Assem- ment agencies work with them for an intensefellow African immigrants in her new home. state data. During that time, San Diego reset- blywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, a Demo- 90 days to help them find jobs, open bank“We speak together the language, we are many tled more than 85,000 refugees —roughly crat from San Diego and co-author of the accounts, register their children for school andin San Diego. I feel good.” equal to the entire population of cities such refugee bills currently being considered in the set up their lives. After that, the agencies offer as Chico or Newport Beach. state Capitol. other services that refugees can apply for, such For nearly a decade, no California county as auto and business loans.has received more refugees than San Diego You see it, hear it and feel it as you walk the The legislators have claimed one victoryCounty, followed by Los Angeles and Sacra- streets of the City Heights neighborhood east already — the final state budget approved in Back in City Heights at IRC’s New Rootsmento, according to state and federal data. A of downtown San Diego, where shoppers June allocates $10 million to be used over three Community Garden, where mainly refugeeslarge number of refugees are assigned to San throng Somali, Ethiopian and assorted Asian years for high-refugee-population school dis- tend some 95 plots, the greenhouses are filledDiego because of its concentration of four restaurants and a cacophony of languages ric- tricts to help support and integrate refugee with edibles rustling in the breeze.Idzai Mubai-resettlement agencies and the existence of sev- ochets in the air. In the nearby city of El Cajon, children. wa, 51, stretches her arms out over her threeeral rooted immigrant communities already where Arabic speakers do a brisk business in lush plots, bursting with kale, collard greensin the area. The trend dates back to the Viet- shops along Main Street, Iraqi Christians “Many of these kids come from heartbreak- and sugar cane stalks. She arrived in San Diegonam War, when hundreds of thousands of known as Chaldeans number an estimated ing and extreme trauma-filled circumstances,” 15 years ago from Zimbabwe, and remembersSoutheast Asians landed at Camp Pendleton 60,000, and many arrived as refugees. said McCarty, the assemblyman from Sacra- being thenewbie absorbing the cultural shocksfor U.S. resettlement. Many stayed, helping mento. “Certainly counseling and mental of American life, such as how children don’tmake the area a beacon for people fleeing from “San Diego has the fault of having the best health support is critical and most school dis- have to wear school uniforms. Now her daugh-violence, hunger and instability. weather in the world,” said Bishop Bawai Soro tricts need extra translation services.” ters are graduates of or are in college—one of St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Church, which on a scholarship at Vassar. “San Diego historically has been a very wel- is now looking for a third location in which The federal government funds the bulk ofcoming county,” said David Murphy, executive to hold its overflow services. Soro himself refugee costs, funneled through resettlement “The moment I got this garden it was golddirector of the International Rescue Commit- arrived in Chicago as a refugee 40 years ago, agencies. This year $37 million of that came for me. It just brings me close to home,” shetee there that resettled Namagazuzyo’s family and today he ministers to the infusion of Iraqi to California. The funds pay for initial housing said. “It made a huge difference because thisand hosted the English class. “There is now a refugees in San Diego. costs and then provide cash aid for the refugees is part of my income, it helps me sustain myvibrant multi-cultural population living in San for about 90 days, until refugees must begin family.”Diego.” “The wars that took place in Iraq didn’t just paying their own expenses. Refugees are destroy buildings and bridges and infrastruc- required to pay back the organization that She grows corn as her family’s chief food- At a time when President Donald Trump ture — they destroyed the human soul as well,” transports them for the travel expenses source, but the rest of the rows she plants tocites terrorism as justification to crack down he said. “These Iraqis are luckiest people in incurred in getting them to the U.S. In addi- sell at local farmer’s markets under the nameon immigration — the U.S. Supreme Court the world because they came to America.” tion, refugees may receive help from programs African Sisters Produce. She picked up on whaton Wednesday upheld, for now, key provisions such as CalWORKs (cash and food assistance) people are looking for. Kale has been hot. Andof his ban on refugees — California lawmakers The office of the United Nations High Com- and Medi-Cal (health care) that are funded that’s why this year she’s finally trying herare working to extend the Golden State’s wel- missioner for Refugees defines a refugee as by both the state and the federal government, green thumb on a California staple: strawber-come to the world’s displaced people. someone who has “been forced to flee his or according to the state Social Services Depart- ries. her country because of persecution, war, or ment. The agency does not keep data specifi- Democratic legislators from counties with violence.” The U.S. government further defines cally on what those costs are for this group. CALmatters.org is a nonprofit, nonpartisansignificant refugee populations are pushing a refugee as someone who may “face persecu- media venture explaining California policiesbills to help with education and employment, tion based on religion, political opinion, race, One of the bills would allow refugees and and politics.and secured a $10 million budget allocation nationality or membership in a particular special immigrant visa holders to pay in-stateto help refugee children. social group.” As a result, waves of refugees tuition rates upon arrival at public colleges. tend to reflect global conflict zones. No one voted against it in the Assembly, “We are a warm place and not just theweather but our hearts, and the legacy of that Once refugees have applied for refugee sta-continues,” said Democratic Assemblyman tus from the U.N., the agency, the U.S.Kevin McCarty of Sacramento, lead author of Embassy or other non-governmental agenciesthe refugee bills. “We welcome refugees who may refer refugees for resettlement in the U.S.are escaping war and persecution.” That referral kicks off an application process that can take years. President Donald Trump’s current executiveorder states that more than 300 people who The average wait time in a refugee camp isentered the United States as refugees are cur- 17 years.rently under FBI counterterrorism investiga-tion, and cites two examples of convictions — When considering a refugee, the U.S. con-including a Somali man brought to the U.S. ducts one of the most rigorous vetting pro-as a child refugee and sentenced to 30 years in cesses of any person allowed into the country,prison for his role in the plot to bomb a according to the U.S. Department of State.Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Portland, Accepted refugees have little say about toOregon. It also would cut the number of which state or county they will be sent. Tworefugees admitted this fiscal year from 110,000 factors play a role: if a refugee has family mem-to no more than 50,000, saying any more bers in a certain locale, and if a large commu- nity of refugees from the same country has already settled in a given area. The idea, Mur- phy said, is to provide a home where refugees

9AUGUST 2017 |By Bart Mendoza August 20 Paul Combs Gilbert Castellanos Castellanos Fundraiser for Young Musicians September 8 Alfred Howard Grateful Shred There can be no doubt that trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is one of Paul Combs Quintet’s Tribute to Tadd Dameron Blaze Bayley the most important musicians to ever call San Diego home. Beyond his great gigs and session work, Castellanos has made it his life’s work It’s a testament to the fleeting nature of fame that an artist like to introduce jazz to younger audiences, while mentoring future gen- jazz composer, arranger and pianist Tadd Dameron (1917- erations of performers. On Aug. 20, Castellanos will host a fundraiser 1965), once hugely influential for his work with Count Basie, for his new program, The Jazz Lions Conservatory, at the Handlery Dizzy Gillespie and Sarah Vaughn, has largely faded from all Hotel. Starting at 2 p.m. a legion of legendary artists including Mike but the most detailed of musical history books. On Sept. 8, Wofford, Marshall Hawkins, Tommy Aros and more will take the Dizzy’s hopes to change that, with a special performance from stage with young musicians to promote this wonderful new educa- The Paul Combs Quintet. This show promises to be a real treat tional opportunity. If you are a fan of jazz, this event promises to be for jazz fans. Combs is a saxophonist and Dameron biographer, one of the year’s highlights. with his band’s set this night comprised of previously unknown www.younglionsjazzconservatory.org/fundraiser-2017 musical treasures found while researching the life and music of this unsung hero of early jazz. www.dizzysjazz.com September 2 A Rare, Spoken Word Performance by Alfred Howard On Sept. 2, Soda Bar has a particularly strong bill, featuring The Heavy Guilt, The Paragraphs, and Cardinal Moon, but this is a show where you will want to catch the opener, Alfred Howard, in a rare, spoken word performance. Howard is a lynchpin of the local music community, one of the founders of the Redwoods artist collective/label and a member of such combos as Dani Bell & The Tarantist, but he is also a wonderful raconteur, full of riveting, conversational stories, full of wit, humor and occasionally a moral. Anyone who has read his online postings knows what a talent Howard is; this opportunity to hear him read from his work shouldn’t be missed. www.sodabarmusic.com August 5 Dream Gig for Jazz and Duke Ellington Aficionados Swing fans won’t want to miss The San Diego Museum of Art’s new music series, “Portraits In Jazz,” taking place on Aug. 5. Presented by acclaimed trumpeter, Gilbert Castellanos, the event’s inaugural edition will feature a tribute to Duke Ellington by Gaslamp Quarter Jazz Orchestra, an 18-piece local big band, joined by special guests Rickey Woodard (tenor saxophone) and Melissa Morgan (vocalist). The celebration of the prolific composer’s music kicks off with a brief talk on Ellington and his life, before digging into some of the gems in his catalog of more than 1,000 songs. The night will feature the tunes original arrangements as recorded by Ellington, making this a jazz aficionados dream gig. www.sdmart.org September 5 The Church Mid-’90s Gems from Blaze Bayley September 16 Hard rock fans won’t want to miss an appearance by Blaze Bayley at Ethereal, Psychedelic Rock by The Church Brick by Brick on Sept. 5. Best known as the singer for Iron Maiden from 1994-1999, Bayley has made the best of his brief time with the Legendary Australian band The Church returns to San Diego on iconic rockers, performing songs from the two albums he recorded Sept. 16. Still helmed by frontman Steve Kilbey and guitarist Peter with them as well as with his earlier band, Wolfsbane. While you won’t Koppes, the quartet performs ethereal, psychedelic rock, as best hear any of the classic Maiden hits, there will be enough mid-’90s exemplified by their ’80s college radio hits, “The Unguarded gems in the set list to keep any music lover happy. Although his tenure Moment,”“Reptile” and “Under The Milky Way.” Currently touring with Iron Maiden was short-lived, Bayley is still a part of rock history in advance of their 26th album since their 1980 founding, “Man well worth checking out. www.brickXbrick.com Woman Life Death Infinity,” The Church remains a compelling listen, with each spin of their albums revealing more. While the set list this night will include new material, longtime fans will be happy to know the show is a career retrospective, highlighted by their best known songs. www.musicboxsd.com

10 | AUGUST 2017 Short-term Vacation Your Community. Your Neighborhood. Units and Other Real Your Newspaper. College Area News is seeking contributions Estate Trends Nothing goes in the following categories: better with By Sarah Ward your morning Realtor®, College Area Realty coffee than Local News t Human Interest Stories News your local Events to Promote t Businesses to Advertise As I discussed in my column community Achievements to Celebrate t
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11AUGUST 2017 | Views of Happenings College View Estates in the by Gary Campbell, President - College View Estates Association College AreaI CACC Writer By Rhea Kuhlman, President College Area Community Council t’s been a month of good and bad news. Unfortunately, a car smashed through our beautiful College View Estates entrance sign. Fortunately, the T he College Area Community Planning Board and Community driver is okay, had insurance and the sign will be replaced. SDSU is in the Council will not meet in August. Our next meeting will be process of assessing damage, ordering materials and arranging for it to be Wednesday, September 18, 2017.rebuilt. It will be at least six weeks before reconstruction begins. In the meantime, August is a great time to attend a CARPUS meeting. CARPUS stands for College Area Public Safety, and the meetings pres- The good news is that Interim SDSU President Sally Roush sent a letter to ent a unique opportunity to meet the people from the San Diego PoliceState Senator Toni Atkins and City Councilmember Georgette Gomez stat- Department and SDSU Police Department who guard our safety in theing that Phases II & III of its massive dorm construction project are being College Area, and get your questions answered. The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm, at Col- lege Avenue Baptist Church, 4747 College Avenue, third floor.  All Col- lege Area residents are welcome. The next CARPUS meeting will be Tuesday, August 15, 6:30 pm, just before the start of the SDSU semester. Find out what preparations the police are undertaking in advance of this annual event. CARPUS meetings allow SDSU police and SDPD officers to coordinate their re- sponses to challenging situations. For more information, contact SDPD Eastern Division Community Relations Officer John Steffen at (858) 495-7971 or [email protected] . Very few neighborhoods in San Diego are fortunate to get this kind of face time with the police who protect our area. We urge you to take advantage of it!eliminated. This is great news as Phase I is built on a parking lot and not in We WANT CASH?Aztec Canyon, will be in 4-6 story buildings and not the 11-14 story build- WANT BARGAINS?ings planned for Phases II & III, is not right in the backyards of our single- Thefamily homes and will completely meet the current needs so that SDSU can College EVERY SAT. & SUN.fully implement its new Sophomore Success Program and require non-localSophomores and Freshmen to live on campus. CVEA members met with our Area Rediscover thelead attorney, Jan Chatten-Brown, to discuss these developments on July 25th.The major outstanding issue at this time is whether SDSU will agree to add its Support our local businesses that Swap Meeportion of Aztec Canyon to the rest of the canyon, which is already protected make it possible to bring you thisby the city of San Diego, so we will not have to fight this battle again in a few community newspaper. Tell them $5 OFF 1 SELLERyears. you saw it in College Area News SPACE Additional bad news is that a group called the College Area Students, Ten- www.localumbrella.com 2 FOR 1 SHOPPERants and Landlords Association has gotten a temporary restraining order on ADMISSIONtwo ordinances the College Area worked hard to get passed to put reasonablerestrictions on the size of mini-dorms in the College Area. It’s expected that Valid for regular admission after 6:30am.the judge will decide in December whether to extend the injunction until thecase is heard sometime next year or lift the temporary injunction. COUPONS EXPIRE AUGUST 30, 2017 The community is also concerned about the effects of a new Companion 10990 N. Woodside Ave.Unit ordinance currently making its way through City Council. We are hope- at the Santee Drive-Inful that Councilmember Gomez’ promise to find solutions to harmonize the (619) 449-SWAP (7927) Companion Unit ordinance with the santeeswapmeet.net unique needs of neighborhoods in close proximity to a university is suc- cessful.

12 | AUGUST 2017 Supported byCollege-Rolando Library Armin Kuhlman, Friends of the Library Library Entrance on Montezuma Road Closed until further notice – From Montezuma, south to El Cajon Blvd., turn left, and left again on 67th St.Friday, 10:30am, 8/4: Craig Newton (Summer Reading Program): (at corner with Ralphs) & turn left (west) on Mohawk for limited parking“Really Big Show!” A multi-instrumental celebration about following your behind library.dreamsFriday, 10:30am, 8/11: Michael Raynor (Summer Reading Program):  Come Regular Calendar Events:witness a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up Signing Storytime: Mondays at 12 pm.and a bounty of improvised fun and zingers. An Ice Cream Social will follow Yoga Storytime: Resumes August 18 on Fridays 11 am.the final program! Storytime: Resumes August 18 on Fridays 10:30 am Lego Play Lab: Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. Arts and Crafts: Saturdays at Noon Do Your Homework @ the Library: On Break week August 21; Resumes August28 Mondays thru Thursdays Middle School Monday: Resumes September 25 on Mondays at 4 pm. Movie @ Your Library: Fridays 3:30 pm. Adult Yoga: 2nd & 4th Saturdays 9:30 am. Book Club: – 2nd Saturday 9:30 am; August: “The Sound of Gravel” by Ruth Wariner; September: “The Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult Visit http://collegerolandolibrary.org for more information on programs and volunteer opportunities. Support your local branch library by joining the Friends of College-Rolando library. Our next meeting is Tuesday, August 29 at 4:30 pm with election of officers and board members.Monday, 9:45am, 8/21: Solar Eclipse Viewing Party and Craft!Join in a Solar Eclipse viewing party outside the library and receive your ownpair of Solar Viewing Glasses (while supplies last). Come experience an awe-some celestial phenomena and enjoy a front row seat to what is sure to be an“out of this world” event (Weather Permitting).Tuesday, 9/5/17, 3:30pm: League of Extraordinary Scientists and Engineers:LEGO Spinner Engineering Learn about physics TORQUE- FRICTION-WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION Build your own DIY Spinner and take it home tocustomize with your own legos. LXS will provide bearing and lego starter kit.Limited 25 attendees for this FREE event. Please come in or call the College-Rolando Library at (619)533-3902 to sign up.Wednesday, 9/13, 11:30am: *New* Music and Movement program! Thisprogram is full of games and creative movement, perfect for the toddler andpreschool set!  Join us for this ongoing program every second and fourthWednesday of the month. LOCAL BUSINESSES: GET NOTICED AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY! Contact us for more info: [email protected]

13AUGUST 2017 | Neighbors Helping Neighbors July 2017 Meeting Report College Area Community Planning Board and Community Council SDSU DOWNTOWN GALLERY PRESENTS: I By Rhea Kuhlman, CACC President WE ARE HERE/ESTAMOS AQUÍ n July, the board welcomed its new representative from SDSU, Rachel Gregg, the university’s Community Relations Manager. Also at her first meeting was this year’sA contemporary look at photography’s legacy as a mode of storytelling Associated Students representative, Carmel Alon. In addition, the board elected twoand agent for social change in the U.S./Mexico border region members to fill existing vacancies, long-time community activists Ann Cottrell and Ken Bierly. Their terms run through March, 2018.(San Diego, CA) – The SDSU Downtown Gallery, presents We are Here/EstamosAquí, Thursday, July 27 – Sunday, October 29, 2017, an exhibition depicting the SDSU’s Gina Jacobs, Interim Chief of Staff for SDSU Interim President Sally Roush,dynamic social aspects of the U.S./Mexico border through the use of photography as attended the meeting, along with State Senator Toni Atkins’ Chief Policy Analyst, Dianaan agent for change and storytelling. The SDSU Downtown Gallery is located at 725 Spain. They brought some news for the community, announcing that SDSU has droppedWest Broadway, San Diego. plans to build Phase II of the West Campus Student Housing Project. SDSU had previ-The selection of artwork in We Are Here/Estamos Aquí shares individual experi- ously announced plans to drop Phase III of the project, which was to be cantilevered overences, explores the impact of border crossing, and investigates the ways the cultures the adjoining canyon, but residents of College View Estates expressed continuing concernsof Mexico and the U.S. are shaped by their proximity to one another. Artists in the about the massive size and impact of Phase II, which was to be built west of Chapultepecexhibition include Stefan Falke, Ingrid Hernandez, Tom Kiefer, Pieter Wisse, and Residence Hall at the entrance to the neighborhood. Phase I, to be built east of Chapulte-Borderclick, a group of young artists connected through San Diego non-profit, The pec, will go forward as planned, with full community support. The access road for studentAjA Project. load-in, load-out for both Phase I and Chapultepec will be moved to the north of both“This show is an important one for us,” states Kotaro Nakamura, Director of the buildings, on the planned Fire Access Road. These activities will be coordinated with the SDSU School of San Diego Fire Department. The change should greatly reduce blockages on Remington Art + Design. Road which impede access into College View Estates. “It defines the School of Art Board members expressed their sincere gratitude to SDSU, Senator Atkins, and Coun- + Design as a cilmember Georgette Gomez, for responding to the concerns of the community on this catalyst for so- massive project. The board expressed the hope that another on-campus location will be cial engagement, identified for Phases II and III, as there is recognition that the student housing is needed. demonstrates art activism, and The community got an update on the 69th and Mohawk Pump Station, construction of positions SDSU which will begin shortly. It will replace an older and lower capacity pump on Catoctin at the cross- Drive. A separate but simultaneous project will lay new pipeline for the pump station roads of culture throughout the eastern College Area. The construction is expected to be extremely disrup- with Mexico tive to the Mesa Colony neighborhood, and will continue for approximately two years. and Pacific Rim countries.” A presentation from SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) brought theStefan Falke Peter Svarzbein, 2013 Archival digital print Courtesy of the artist ©Stefan Falke An exhibition board up to date on the Monroe Avenue Bikeway which will traverse Talmadge and ter- minate at Monroe and Collwood in the College Area. Board members wondered why allabout the U.S./Mexico border, and specifically San Diego's border with Tijuana is of SANDAG’s bike plans end at or skirt around the College Area, an area with very highsomething SDSU Downtown Gallery Director Chantel Paul has been considering bicycle usage near SDSU. SANDAG hopes to remedy that oversight with the next versionfor a long time She chose the medium of photography because of its long history as of its San Diego County Bike Plan.a tool for social change and capturing social issues. “Photography is accessible,” shesays. “It has a power to convey the human condition and to open the door to person- The CACPB held the second of two public hearings on its Capital Improvement Pro-al reflection. For gram priorities for FY 2019. The City’s instructions were to rank the community’s five topWe Are Here/Es- priorities, but also submit requests for other needed projects to get them “in the queue” fortamos Aquí we're funding at a later date. Community planning groups were also instructed to include priori-bringing together ties which had already been funded in the City’s 2018 CIP Plan, in case the funded amountmany ideas and was short of what was needed to complete the project. With that instruction in mind, thepersonal stories board voted to submit the following priorities to the City:that speak to bor- • Construction of a Joint Use Park at Harriet Tubman Charter School (funded in 2018 CIP)der crossing and • Construction of continuous sidewalks on the west side of 70th Street from Alvarado Roadthe U.S./Mexicoborder as a place to El Cajon Blvd. (funded in 2018 CIP)that changes lives • Addition of dedicated left turn signals on Montezuma Road at Catoctin Driveand with its own • Redesign of street section on Montezuma Road from Fairmount Avenue to El Cajon Bourich culture.”We Are Here/ levard, to provide better cyclist and pedestrian access along the full length of Montezuma.Estamos Aquí • Acquire land for pocket parks throughout the park-deficient College Area, and build theruns Thursday,July 27, 2017 American photographer and peace activist, Raechel Running in Agua Prieta, Mexico., 2013 parks.through Sunday, Archival digital print Courtesy of the artist ©Stefan Falke Other priorities which were submitted for the City’s consideration included: • Construction of sidewalks on the south side of Montezuma from just past Collwood toOctober 29, 2017 at the SDSU Downtown Gallery, located at 725 West Broadway, 54th Street (subset of Priority 4)San Diego, 92101. Hours are Thursday through Monday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Installation of street lights on Montezuma Road from Collwood to 55th Street (subset of(closed Tuesday and Wednesday). The gallery is open to the public and admission is Priority 4)free. • Construction of a pedestrian bridge on Montezuma Road at 54th Street (at Hardy El ementary, subset of Priority 4)For parking information visit the SDSU Downtown Gallery website at art.sdsu.edu. • Installation of more street lights on Reservoir Drive from Montezuma to the Alvarado Road Trolley station The CACPB also voted to recommend conditional approval of a proposed 128-unit, five- story student housing project at 6213 Montezuma Road. The approval is recommended only if the following conditions are met: The City recognizes that the project does not qualify as a dormitory under City Code, and therefore does not reduce or waive the required Development Impact Fees for the 128 units. The developer agrees to sign an agreement that this and all future owners must prohibit access to the rooftop terrace from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., and to prohibit music at all times (unless accessed through headphones), since the project immediately borders single family homes. The developer agrees to offer owners of the adjacent single-family homes trees of the neighbors’ own choosing, to partially block the negative visual and privacy impacts of the monolithic five-story building. Finally, the board voted to cancel the regular August meeting, but to schedule a Special Meeting to consider initiation of a proposed Community Plan Amendment to rezone a property at 6650 Montezuma Road, the now closed College Lutheran Church property, to accommodate possible construction of a Holiday Inn Express. The Special Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, July 31, 7:00 pm at College Avenue Baptist Church, 4747 College Avenue, in the Fireside Room. The 7 pm meeting will be preceded by a 6 pm Project Review meeting to consider what issues the community would request the City to consider, in the event the Community Plan Amendment is approved.

14 | AUGUST 2017More Than “Just the Facts”: Local Writer Shares Her Journey in the Field of JournalismContinued from page 1 with inspiring a lead she wrote for one of her stories). Though Audrey and Arthur didn’t get involved in one another’s One memory that stands out to her was an interview she conductedwith a well-known journalist in Iowa. She was overcome by many writing process, they did talk about the stories they were workingemotions during the interview: nervousness, excitement, but one as- on, and all the exhilarating adventures therein.pect she remembers vividly, was how much she enjoyed writing aboutthe interview afterwards. It was moments such as these that reassured “I had a lot of fun in my career. I met a lot of people,” Audreyher that journalism was the perfect career for her. “I really could just shared. Her interviewees ranged from governors, to poets to moviefeel it,” she said, “I just sort of knew.” stars, and even Former First Lady Pat Nixon. She also had the op- portunity to attend events that many would not have access to, such After graduating from the University of Iowa with her journalism as when she went to a runway show to cover a story on a famousdegree, she set off to discover what the world of journalism had in fashion designer.store for her, which was not only a very diverse and exciting career, butalso love. Working for a newspaper not only gave Audrey access to exclusive events, she often found out about news right as it broke. She recalls Audrey met her husband Arthur Matula at a business dinner while working with the press operators at the Linotype machine, settingshe was working as a journalist in Phoenix. At the time, Arthur was up the daily paper for its next publication when someone walked ina journalism professor at Arizona State University. Contrary to what and exclaimed, “Stop the presses. Kennedy has been killed.”people may think, Audrey and Arthur didn’t seek one another’s adviceabout the stories they were working on, (however, she did credit him Over the years, Audrey has seen many changes occurring in the world around her, both globally, but also in the world of journal- ism. During her career, she saw advances in the printing press, and more recently the transition from printed to digital news. “I like the feel of holding a newspaper,” Audrey reflected, a sentiment not commonly shared with readers from more recent generations. She attributes this to “the ink in her veins”. She shared how read- ers nowadays are not brought up to read an entire paper, and often don’t have the time, so digital media makes getting news easier and faster. Though the act of completing a well-written story is an accom- plishment within itself, formal awards and accolades are a nice honor for those in the journalism community. In 1962, while work- ing at the Glendale News-Press, Audrey’s journalistic talent won her the Copley Ring of Truth, an honor awarded once a year. She also received other honors through the Arizona Press. Audrey continues to pursue her passion for writing to this day, composing articles for the College Area News. Her assertion that “everyone has a story” is much more than a helpful journalistic mantra. It’s a powerful call to action, challenging us to seek the truth, exercise our creativity, and above all, simply listen to others. Audrey Matula has lived in the College Area for nearly fifty years. She is an active member of the community and serves on the Board of the Friends of the College-Rolando Library as the Membership Chair- man. She also shares her time and other talent, playing the piano, with the residents at a local memory care residence in La Mesa. Tired of watching Jazzercise College Area 3 Classes for $20 while everyone plays 6360 El Cajon Blvd Ÿ San Diego 619.335.8510 in the pool? It is never to late to learn to swim and join the fun. Call Edie: 619-322-4403 SAN DIEGO ADULT LEARN TO SWIM SDALTS.COM

15AUGUST 2017 |OLLI at SDSU: ‘It seems like a secret SDSU Hosts First-Ever that needs to get out to everyone’ few years ago, Jo Ann Olson was surfing the web for classes around San CSU Entrepreneurship Workshophis week, San Diego State University and the 2017 Biotechnology Innovation Diego and discovered the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at SDSU, which Organization (BIO) International Convention hosted the first-ever CaliforniaA offers intellectual and literal adventures for adults age 50 and better. Not sure T State University (CSU) I-Corps Entrepreneurship Workshop in San Diego. if it was for her, Olson took no immediate action until recently. After attend- The event is designed to give graduate students and assistant professors from ing the annual ice-cream social in May, she not only joined but dove right in as a underrepresented groups the opportunity to learn start-up and design-thinking volunteer with the OLLI Speakers’ Bureau to help spread the word. approaches to developing their own companies that focus on solutions to antibiotic resistance. “I was so impressed by the enthusiasm of the staff, members, and volunteers at OLLI … I can’t believe no one I know has heard of it,” said Olson, a retired financial Over the past three days, about two dozen participants worked with faculty and bio- caseworker with the Fleet & Family Support Center. “It seems like a secret that needs technology professionals to learn about networking, biotech commercialization and to get out to everyone. Every time I take a class, I learn something new that opens how to translate basic research into entrepreneurial opportunities. The CSU I-Corps my mind and broadens my perspective. So far I can tell that What Makes Supreme teaching team includes CSU Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology Court Decisions ‘Landmark’ [a four-week lecture series] is going to be hard to beat (CSUPERB) program officer Susan Baxter, SDSU’s Lavin Entrepreneurship Center in terms of relevance, enjoyment, and impact in my life. The instructors are of the Executive Director Alex DeNoble, SDSU’s Zahn Innovation Platform Launchpad Ex- highest caliber, and I feel so lucky to take university-level and even graduate-level ecutive Director Cathy Pucher, SDSU’s Technology Transfer Office Director Tommy courses for as little as I pay.” Martindale, and SDSU College of Sciences Dean Stanley Maloy. Olson is also enjoying the social aspect of learning with like-minded peers. “It’s Several SDSU faculty members participated in the first-ever California State University I-Corps wonderful to be with a group of people who are educated, have lived such full and Entrepreneurship Workshop. interesting lives, and want to give back as much as they receive from this program,” she said. “I have never met Family Owned and Operated for Over 50 Years a more welcoming group of Our years of service have given us a great respect for people and people, and felt at ease from day one. OLLI presents a meeting their needs whether it is for local burial, cremation, wonderful opportunity for pre-needs or transfers to a faraway place. older adults to keep learning and connecting with others.” If you have questions concerning your family needs, You’re Invited: OLLI Wel- please call us. We will do everything we can to help you. come Orientation and Tour On Friday, August 25, COLLEGE CENTER CHAPEL from 9:30–11:30 am, OLLI at 6322 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115 SDSU is hosting a Welcome Orientation and Tour that is (619) 583-9511 open to all. The event begins with a welcome message by License# FD1083 new SDSU Interim President Sally Roush, followed by a www.featheringillmortuary.com short presentation about the institute, and a walking tour of OLLI facilities (class- rooms, registration window, and more) and points of interest on campus. Light re- freshments will be provided, and comfortable shoes are recommended. Please RSVP by August 25 at neversto- plearning.net/olli, 619-594- 2863, or [email protected]. edu. Free on-campus parking will be provided; details will be sent via email. Attendees will be entered for a chance to win a door prize. THE COLLEGE AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL WISHES TO THANK THE FOLLOWING ANGELS FOR THEIR CONTIRBUTION OF FIFTY DOLLARS OR MORE DURING OUR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Patrick Maroney $50 AND THIS MONTH, WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING BUIS- NESS FOR SUPPORTING US: Aztec Shops $50

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17AUGUST 2017 |KIDS’ KORNER: SOCAL FUN WITH RHOADS Hey my name is Rhoads, I am a thirteen out with the nose of your board facing theyear old outdoor enthusiast. Summer is upon waves. Doing this prevents you from being aus and it's getting hot so it's time to visit the giant target and makes it easier for otherbeach. The beach is a place where I can do surfers to maneuver around you. Don't hogone of my favorite outdoor activities which is all the waves, take turns with your fellowsurfing. The reason why I like surfing so much surfers. Part of the enjoyment on a busy dayis being in the ocean and feeling the flow of can be encouraging each other. Once you'rethe water around you. Speaking of flow, you paddling into the wave look left and right forcan keep it going by having good etiquette out other surfers. You don't want to take a wavein the water. I'll take this opportunity to share from and collide with someone already in thesome with you. Grab your board and as you wave. Be respectful to your environment.get ready to hit the waves, survey your sur- Remember the ocean is someones home soroundings and take note of the surfers in the don't leave trash behind and be kind to theline up. Choosing a clear path to paddle out environment by using eco friendly accessoriesand not overcrowd a specific spot is key to and gear like Matunas eco-surf wax. Thats iteveryone enjoying the waves. Always paddle for today, have fun out there.:) Help Us Find Our Next Youth Hero! Every Day our neighborhood kids do incredible things! Do you know a wonderful kid who has done something special? Let’s celebrate by making him or her our next Youth Hero! Contact us at [email protected]((619) 280-9500 4585 30TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116

18 | AUGUST 2017Businesses Supporting Nonprofits It’s more than just the moneyFrom left, Art and Michelle Candland of AJW Facilities & Construction, Teresa Stivers of Walden Family Services, Ron and Mary Alice Brady of the Brady Company. As San Diegans, we are fortunate struction, which provides restora- organization. Local attorney Felix Tinkov and his “The great thing about Art, Jeffreyto live in a generous and supportive tion services for health care and life “Corporate sponsors are attracted law firm have provided in-kind legal and all of our corporate donors iscommunity where corporate spon- science industries, is a strong services “far beyond what we could that they aren’t supporting us forsors significantly contribute to San Walden supporter. So was his pre- to the level of trust that Voice of San ever afford,” says Lewis. their own rewards, they are in it forDiego’s nonprofit organizations. As vious company Trust Employee Diego has, and they want to be asso- the kids that we help,” says Stivers.local nonprofit leaders will tell you, Asset Management (TEAM), which ciated with that,” he says. “We have Walden Family Services receives “Their kindness is phenomenal.”through company partnerships Candland founded to assist with a bond with the community, and it in-kind support from local busi-their organizations —and others — asset management for kids born is nice to recognized as bringing that nesses as well. Pamplemousse Grille And Stivers encourages all busi-receive more than just money. with health or developmental issues. to the community.” and owner/chef Jeffrey Strauss nesses to get involved with the com- As Walden serves foster and adopted opens the restaurant throughout the munity.“No matter what a business’ The People Behind the Compa- children who are medically fragile, Voice of San Diego has found a year to Walden to host special core services or products are, thereny Candland’s understanding of special creative way to help its corporate events. At the organization’s annual is a San Diego nonprofit that could needs children makes his company partners promote the other non- Wine D’Vine fundraising gala, use their help,” she adds. When Teresa Stivers, the CEO of and his personal commitment to profit organizations those partners Strauss auctions off the opportunityWalden Family Services, based in Walden even more meaningful. support. Knowing it is difficult for to have him personally prepare anSan Diego, talks about her corporate non-profits to generate awareness in-home dinner.donors, she lights ups. In her nearly “Art is our chair, cheerleader, of their mission and the servicesseven years with Walden, which pro- advisor for fund development, a they provide, Voice of San Diego Scott Lewis of Voice of San Diego says it is a flattering as well as mutually beneficialvides services to foster and adoptive mentor to some of the youth we founded Partner Voices. experience when a corporate donor supports his organization.children and families, Stivers has serve and a motivator to our staff,”formed many corporate relation- says Stivers. As a part of Voice of San Diego’sships that have led to monetary con- website, Partner Voices provides atributions as well as in-kind dona- Candland’s financial support to platform for nonprofits to showcasetions. Many of these donors have Walden goes far beyond his personal who they are and what they do.employees who serve on Walden’s and company contributions. Under Voice of San Diego’s corporate part-two boards of directors, which is a his guidance, Walden broke the $1 ners often pay for the nonprofits’double bonus for her organization, million mark in fundraising in 2016. profiles. Partner Voices allows busi-as Walden receives support at the nesses to support their favorite orga-corporate level and from the volun- “Art is very generous himself and nizations, those organizations toteers. Not only do they have the he tells everyone about Walden, gain much needed visibility andcompany on their side, but the peo- even his dentist,” Stivers notes. Voice of San Diego to receive fund-ple behind the company as well. ing while helping others in the com- A Win-Win-Win munity – a true win-win-win. Art Candland serves as chair of For Scott Lewis, editor-in-chief atWalden’s Foundation board of Voice of San Diego, the first digital Being Kind through In-Kinddirectors, which oversees charitable nonprofit news organization to Voice of San Diego also receivesfundraising and constituent ser- serve a local community in the vital support through in-kind con-vices. Candland’s company, San country, it is a flattering as well as tributions from local firms. Mind-Diego-based AJW Facilities & Con- mutually beneficial experience when Touch Software has helped Voice of a corporate donor supports his San Diego with its robust website.

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20 | AUGUST 2017American Cancer Society and LocalVolunteers Save More Lives From Cancerthrough Annual Relay For Life Event On August 12th, over 900 local residents Funds raised help the American Cancerwill join together at the American Cancer Society provide free information and sup-Society Relay For Life of San Diego Down- port for people facing the disease today,town at Embarcadero Marina Park North and fund cancer research that will helpto raise funds and awareness for a world protect future generations. Thanks to thewithout cancer. The event starts at 9am. generosity of our donors, the Society has invested more than $4.6 billion in research Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Wash- since 1946, and have funded more thanington in 1985, the Relay For Life move- 20,000 scientists at more than 1,000 insti-ment is the world’s largest fundraising tutions nationwide.event to save lives from cancer. Unitingcommunities across the globe, we cele- Take action this year and help makebrate people who have battled cancer, cancer a priority by participating or donat-remember loved ones lost, and take action ing to the Relay For Life of Carlsbad-for lifesaving change. During Relay For Encinitas. Visit RelayForLife.org/Life events, members of each team take sandiegodowntownca to learn more aboutturns walking or running around the track the event, or contact Kyle Wadstrom ator path. Teams participate in fundraising [email protected] 858-735-in the months leading up to the event. 0529.

21AUGUST 2017 |COP LOG Your police department’s report to the community Hello Mid- driving under the influence, and Staff of the Multi-Cultural Community Relations Organization. It seems there is never a low in City Commu- graffiti or other acts of vandalism activity at Mid-City Division. Dur- nity Members, in progress. Here are a few examples Office. The MCCRO mission the Service Area Lieutenant for the ing the past two months, the “Calls of non-emergencies crimes: bur- expanded, covering the Middle East, 820’s Service Area and her Commu- For Service” for our communities It’s always an glaries where the suspect has left the Arab, and Islamic Communities. nity Relations Officer is Officer have kept us busy. The following exciting time scene, stolen checks or credit cards, Additionally, the MCCRO is located Terry Hoskins; and Lieutenant data was obtained from our Crime serving the stolen identification, loud parties, at 5348 University Avenue, San Romeo De Los Reyes is the Service Analysis Unit. During May 2017, great commu- runaway juveniles, past instances of Diego, California (619-531-1599). Area Lieutenant for the 830’s Service there were a combined 7,253 CFS nities within graffiti or other vandalism, and The MCCRO diverse staff of ten Area and his Community Relations for the entire Mid-City Area. To fur-OFFICER TERRY HOSKINS the Mid-City minors violating curfew. Addition- speak Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese, Officer is Officer Danny Medina. ther expound on these numbers: Division juris- ally, here are a few other numbers Arabic, and Somali. 2,216 CFS were in the 810’s Servicediction. t has been several months, that may prove to be useful: gang The following communities, Area; 2,708 CFS were in the 820’ssince we first contributed to the related activity (619)531-2847, vio- We published our command staff belong to the respective service Service Area; and 2,329 CFS were inLocal Umbrella Media and it is our lation of traffic laws (858)495-7800, several months ago, and thought we areas: 810 Service Area communities the 830’s Service Area. During Juneintent to provide our communities abatement of abandoned vehicles would publish it again for those are Normal Heights, Burlingame, 2017, there were a combined 7,234with information that may not be (858)495-7856, or prostitution who may have missed it. The Mid- North Park, and Adams North; the CFS for the entire Mid-City Area.well known. This is especially true activity (619)531-2452. City Commanding Officer is Cap- 820 Service Area communities are To further expound on these num-with reporting crimes and suspi- tain Thomas Underwood. There are Rolando, El Cerrito, Redwood Vil- bers: 2,066 CFS were in the 810’scious activities. In June 1987, an Indochinese three service areas, which make up lage, Talmadge, Kensington, Colina Service Area; 2,708 CFS were in the A great source of information can Storefront was established by the the Mid-City Division jurisdiction Park, Chollas Creek, Fox Canyon, 820’s Service Area; and 2,450 CFSbe found at the SDPD website at San Diego Police Department. The and each have their own Lieutenant Islenair, and Rolando Park; and the were in the 830’s Service Area.www.sandiego.gov/police/services/p Storefront was launched, in order and Community Relations Officer: 830 Service Area communities arerevention/community. to better serve the growing South- Lieutenant Benjamin Kelso is Ser- Teralta East, Teralta West, Fair- Please feel free to contact your Crimes and suspicious activities east Asian refugee community arriv- vice Area Lieutenant for the 810’s mount Village, Castle, Azalea/Hol- respective Community Relationsare reported as either emergencies ing to San Diego from the Vietnam Service Area and his Community lywood Park, Swan Canyon, Fair- Officer by email or phone, if youor non-emergencies. Emergencies War. The Department hired Relations Officer is Officer Jenny mount Park, Corridor, and have Police related questions or con-are situations that demand imme- Indochinese Service Officers, who Hall; Lieutenant Laura McLean is Cherokee Point. cerns pertaining to your communi-diate attention and should be were refugees themselves to act as ties: Officer Jenny Hall, (619) 516-reported by calling 911. Non-emer- liaisons. In the late 1990’s and early 3009 or [email protected];gencies and suspicious activities 2000’s, an increase of East African Officer Terry Hoskins, (760) 807-should be reported by calling (619) refugees arrived in San Diego due 9957 or [email protected] diego.gov;531-2000 or (858) 484-3154. If you to conflicts in East African coun- Officer Danny Medina, (619) 516-wish to remain anonymous, you tries. In 2001, the Department hired 3003 or [email protected] request to do so. its first Somali descent African Ser- Here are a few examples of crime vice Officer. Shortly afterwards, in Thank you!emergencies: fights, sexual assaults, an attempt to reach more commu- Terry Hoskinsburglaries or robberies in progress, nity groups, the Storefront wasdomestic violence, flashlight beam appropriately renamed the Multi-in business or home, hit and run, Cultural Community Relations

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23AUGUST 2017 | \"WHAT'S GROWING ON?\" By Robin Clarke, CACG Gardener, 2017 LIFE AND FRIENDS IN THE GARDENFor some reason I have writer’s block, and I’m in a not-so- awesome mood. Might have something to do with having had three friends pass away in the last two weeks, I dunno.So I thought I would write to you about life and friends. Life andfriends in the garden. Did you know there are botanical “friend-ships”? Yes, they are a thing- and form the basis of a theoryand practice known as “companion planting”. No, companionplanting does not mean take a buddy with you when you plant,although being a member of the College Area Community Gar- beneficial properties of companion planting. It should not beden this option is always available. What it means is that plants, planted near beans or peas, but when garlic is a companion oflike people, have certain others with which they are “sympati- roses its pungent aroma will help repel aphids.co”...or not. So here’s the scoop (and it just shows to go ya that Companion planting also includes the use of flowers and herbswhenever you think you have your bases covered in a subject, to attract bees and other pollinators. A few of our gardeners arethere is something more to learn, as I have this year as a CACG applying this principle to their individual boxes by planting cos-gardener). mos, marigolds, sunflowers and others amongst the veggie plants.Companion plant-ing is a system wheretwo or more plantsare grown in closeproximity so they canbe beneficial to oneanother. The benefitsinclude pest con-trol, more abundantgrowth and fruiting,and even improvingthe flavors of the com-panion plants. Theopposite is also partof the theory. Certainplants should NOT begrown in close proximity because they are not compatible and We have done likewise all along the north east border of thewill hinder the growth and health of one another. CACG garden property. I’ve been seeing lots of hummingbirds, butterflies and bees this season, so it seems to be working and it is The theory maintains that plants exude natural chemicals, also very pretty.which are either detrimental or beneficial to the combinedplants. You may have heard of “The Three Sisters” in veggie So there you have it; companion planting in a nutshell. You cangardening. These are corn, pole beans and squash. Squash and learn a lot by just researching - there are many planting guidesbeans can climb around the corn as a support and the beans in available for any region or season. Happy gardening!turn help fertilize the corn because of the natural chemical issu-ing from the bean plants. The College Area Community Garden is a non-profit communi- ty organization separate from, but adjacent to SDSU. It’s centrally Planting tomatoes alongside basil is another beneficial combi- located on one acre of private property directly next to SDSUnation because it offers natural pest control. Also, the two plants parking lot 2C. A few raised beds are still available for yearlywork well when cooked together as each enhances the other’s leases.natural flavors. This is often the case with companion plants. I Learn all about it at www.collegeareagarden.org.planted two kinds of basil all around my tomato box this yearand they have flourished and remained pest free thus far (fingerscrossed). Robin Clarke lives in San Diego. She is a contributing writer who volunteersGarlic serves as a good example of both the detrimental and and leases space at the non-profit, organic and sustainable College Area Community Garden.

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