Normal Heights News August 2017

NORMAL HEIGHTSA D A M S A V E N U E NEWS PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGEYour Neighborhood Source - Serving local communities, kids, & causes throughout Southern California. PAID SAN DIEGO, CA LocalUmbrella.com EDDM RETAIL Q&A WITH KENSINGTON’S JERRY SANDERS Local Postal Customer Vol. 26 No. 8 August, 2017 WHAT’S INSIDE… Food, Booze & Boutiques You don’t need to fly to Italy to expe- rience authentic Italian food. You only need to go as far as South Park. On the busy corner of 30th and Fern sits Piacere Mio. The name is Italian for “My Pleasure,” and it certainly is a pleasure to eat there. PG. 6 San Diego Welcomes Refugees Since the end of the Vietnam War, California has welcomed 732,000 refugees. During that time, San Diego resettled more than 85,000 refugees —roughly equal to the entire popu- lation of cities such as Chico or New- port Beach. PG. 8Jerry Sanders in the mayor’s office before he left office as mayor. (Photo by Manny Cruz)Jerry Sanders has spent most of his professional Jerry Sanders and family: wife Rana Sampon, left; back row, from left: Jamie Sanders, Lisa Fundraiser for Young Musicianslife in public service. He joined the San Diego Sanders holding daughter Anna, Meaghan Yaple holding daugher Leia. OnAug.20,Trumpeter Gilbert Castel-Police Department at age 22 then became one lanos will host a fundraiser for his newof the youngest police chiefs in the history of program,The Jazz Lions Conservatory,our city. Then came leadership posts at United at the Handlery Hotel.A legion of leg-Way, the American Red Cross and the San Diego endary artists including MikeWofford,Regional Chamber of Commerce. We caught up Marshall Hawkins, Tommy Aros andwith Sanders at his office in Downtown to talk more will take the stage. PG. 19about his work at the chamber and his 23 yearsas a resident of Kensington. PAGE 10 CONTACT US EDITORIAL/LETTERS Manny Cruz [email protected] ADVERTISING Brad Weber [email protected] * OFFER EXPIRES SEPT. 30TH

2 | AUGUST 2017Travel: A Visit to Omaha Beach Our D-Day guide once lived in North ParkAerial view of the American War Cemetery and landing beaches.BY TOM SHESS, a small river runs though bayou and there are restaurants lining the shores Stained glass from Bayeux cathedral.NORTH PARK NEWS TRAVEL WRITER men came up the aisle behind me. I and Americans are loved in Nor- remarkable site with different eyes. worth visiting ( www.normandyy- We left Paris mid-week, mid- turned and smiled. The man nearest mandy.” Certainly eyes that saw the sacrifice ours.com).afternoon from Gard du Nord me smiled “are you here to see the of so many WWII allies everywhereaboard a stop-at-every-station train American beaches?” His sincerity touch me deeply. we walked. As no doubt we live in a smallto Bayeux, a small town in Nor- Unabashedly, I admit his words world, Danielle Duboscq lived onmandy located near the iconic “Yes, we’re here to see Omaha teared me up. I nodded several Thanks to our wonderful tour Ray Street in North Park earlier inOmaha D-Day landing beaches. beach. Our fathers came ashore a times hoping he understood I guide and two friendly Frenchmen her marriage to a San Diego news- few weeks after D-Day in different meant thank you. At that point, but aboard a train from Paris, our trip paper reporter, John Standefer. We had booked two nights at the U.S. Army units.” Of course, I could- before I took a step to disembark, to Normandy renewed our pride toChurchill Hotel in the center of n’t leave it at that. “My wife’s father they both offered to shake my hand. be Americans. If your interests are more focusedBayeux and a daylong tour of the earned a Silver Star in Belgium for “Normandy will never forget what on the military aspects of D-Day,Normandy area. We had decided to gallantry.” America did,” said one. OUR TOUR GUIDE: her son Trevor Standefer, is a Nor-forego a group tour and instead If you are going to visit Nor- mandy Beaches Battlefield Guidehired a local tour guide, who would The man who spoke to me in “Toujours merci,” said the other. mandy, we strongly suggest you hire (www.american-dday-tours.com).drive the three of us in her car from English turned to the other man and What they said — and I could tell a personal guide. That is importantone end of the historic sites around pointed at my wife, “Le père de sa it in their eyes — was not chamber because the guide can tailor the tourBayeux. femme a remporté une médaille d'é- of commerce boosterism. They were to your interests. toile d'argent.” matter-of-fact. It was a chance meet- Our guide, Danielle Duboscq, is On board the arriving train were ing and I believed they spoke from native to Normandy and she pro-my wife and adult son. Glancing The second man responded in a the heart. vides excellent historic D-Day inputaround the rail car I noticed two polite gasp, “Bienvenue à Bayeux, That moment on the train set the as well as local flavor. She’s quick tomiddle-aged men had come aboard nous sommes tellement honorés!” affectionate and positive tone for point out all the sites in Normandyat Caen (our last stop before our Normandy tour. We saw eachBayeux). Commuters, no doubt. The man, who spoke English said, “We’re honored that you are here Dressed in suits and shoes thatvery well could have been in style in1944, they read their newspapersand glanced up once each early inthe trip. No doubt our family con-versation was loud (we thoughtbecause of the noisy train), but themen had it right: we were simplyloud Americans. I made a note tospeak more quietly. As the train chugged into Bayeuxstation, my family stood in the aislewaiting for the conductor to openthe door. While we waited the two

3AUGUST 2017 |Church in village Ste. Mere Eglise, where a paratrooper got hung up in the steeple and watchedthe battle surrounding the landing from his perch. He survived.Shell bursts above Omaha beach. The area remains unchanged. A major piece of Germanartillery would have been on the cement platform.American tourist in the American Cemetery above Omaha Beach.Cathedral in Bayeux; seemingly every town and village in France has such sizedchurches.

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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! If you are having a hard time find- we serve. These programs represent the with the mission to provide an inspiringhim to Nantucket. A murder mystery unfolds ing a movie or you want a copy made of a VHS heart of our mission,” said Matt Morrow, and thought-provoking theatrical platform or DVD, please call Guy (my son) and he will do executive artistic director. to explore complex and diverse LGBT sto-BAG IT - A documentary about plastic that this service for you. Call 619-990-0852 or email ries, which influence the larger cultural dis-everyone of you need to see. The harm it is doing at [email protected]. Diversionary’s Student Matinee Program cussion. Our vision is to foster and amplifyto our babies, especially when you use the serves middle and high schools across the the next generation of LGBT voices by pro-microwave. See this film and get educated. 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 COVER STORY A Conversation with Jerry Sanders A life in public servic BY JENNIFER COBURN Adams Ave News Jerry Sanders has spent most of Bay Park Connection his professional life in public service. College Area Connection He joined the San Diego Police Department at age 22 then became Hillcrest News one of the youngest police chiefs in IB Connection the history of our city. After retiring Ken-Tal News from the police department, he Mission Hills News became CEO of the United Way of North Park News San Diego, then chaired the board Serra Mesa Connection of directors of the San Diego chap- South Park News ter of the American Red Cross. Local Umbrella Media Now Sanders serves as the presi- - your neighborhood source - dent and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Group Publisher an organization dedicated to creat- Brad Weber ing greater opportunities for busi- nesses in the San Diego-Baja Cali- [email protected] fornia region. There’s not a great difference in the operations of non- Associate Publisher profit organizations and businesses, Kat Haney though, he says. Both are driven by a mission to serve others and create [email protected] opportunities. Each must have fis- cally responsible policies and pro- Editor cedures in order to thrive. Manny Cruz [email protected] We caught up with Sanders at his office in Downtown’s Emerald Plaza Art Director to talk about his work at the Cham- Chris Baker ber of Commerce and his 23 years [email protected] as a resident of Kensington. Writers/Columnists Q. You’ve mentioned your Jerry Sanders is president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and a 23-year resident of Kensington. Bart Mendoza goal at the Chamber is to Delle Willett make San Diego the most We also need to continue focus- dens. unique culture and community that Jen Coburn business-friendly city in Cali- ing on improving opportunities for makes San Diego so special. We Sara Wacker fornia. How would you rate us all San Diegans to advance and grow Q. If you could bring one understand that a thriving city Nina Ruud now? their careers in San Diego. We want new business to San Diego depends on everyone being at the Beau Schmidt San Diego to be a place where pro- tomorrow, what would it be table, and the Chamber’s table is Leo Christopher A. I’d say we’re well on our way. fessionals can experience the full and why? always growing. We’re proud of that, The city is a lot more financially range of their career — from entry and hope more people will join us Shelby, Shelby's Gardens sound now, which opens the door level to senior executive. And with A. San Diego has become known and our friends as San Diego con- Lisa Howe for more opportunities to increase that we want to offer all ranges of for the innovation that happens tinues to improve and develop. As I and improve city services — some- success in San Diego. So it’s a mar- here. It would be great for one of always like to say, “We aren’t your Photography thing that benefits communities and ketplace that offers entry, mid and our big tech giants — like Google grandfather’s Chamber.” Manny Cruz business alike. There’s also been a senior level careers the opportuni- or Amazon — to open a new tech Sande Lollis concerted effort by the city and the ties to excel. campuses here. We have a very Q. What are the greatest Jim Childers business community to increase active start-up community and hav- changes you’ve seen in Kens- housing and streamline the permit- Q. What’s the greatest chal- ing one of those leaders here would ington since you moved to the Media Consultant ting of new business so that it’s a lenge businesses in San Diego help further grow that community community in 1994? Tom Shess more efficient and quicker process. are facing today? and help bring more attention from The issue of housing in particular, around the world to what’s being The whole Kensington neighbor- Marketing/Advertising is tremendously important as the A. I think the top challenge is created and innovated in San Diego. hood has been generally upgraded Brad Weber supply and availability of homes at simply doing business in California. over the years. It’s really nice to see all price points is fundamental to Our state has some of the toughest Q. What do you wish people so many families moving in and [email protected] having a workforce that will help regulations and highest taxes. This knew about the Chamber of remodeling and helping to clean up propel the city’s progress. makes it tough for San Diego to Commerce, but often don’t? and improve the feel of the neigh- Kat Haney compete with similar cities across borhood. Everyone here takes great [email protected] Q. What would be the top the nation like Austin, Seattle and A. That we are an organization pride in living in Kensington — it’s three things you’d like to see Denver. Luckily, San Diego has that prizes the holistic progress of a great San Diego community. Sales Associate happen in order to make San many amazing inherent qualities our city first and foremost. While Tina Canavan Diego the most business- those other cities just can’t match we believe that supporting our busi- Q. What’s your favorite [email protected] friendly city? and the spirit of community and ness community and prioritizing Kensington hangout? collaboration at work here contin- job creation are critical pieces of San Social Media & Web Design A. Housing affordability is one of ues to attract business in spite of the Diego’s success, we also support our A. My backyard. But if I’m ven- Tina Canavan the biggest issues facing our entire state’s often tough regulatory bur- partner organizations and candi- region and it’s good that it is getting dates for office that reflect the SEE SANDERS, Page 15 [email protected] the attention it needs from our elected, business, and community Chairman/CEO leaders. I’m optimistic we can make Bob Page some real progress and make San Diego a place where everyone who [email protected] wants to live and work here can afford to do so. Associate Publisher Rebecca Page Quicker permitting of new busi- ness — We don’t want to hold up [email protected] those people who want to come to San Diego to open or grow their Letters/Opinion Pieces business. When the permitting pro-Local Umbrella Media encourage letters to the cess can be simplified, businesseseditor and guest editorials.Please address cor- can be up and running faster whichrespondence to [email protected] creates jobs, builds communitiesor mail to Manny Cruz. 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COVER STORY 11AUGUST 2017 |SANDERS Jerry Sanders and family: wife Rana Sampon, left; back row, from left: Jamie Sanders, Lisa Sanders holding daughter Anna, Meaghan Yaple holding daugher Leia.CONTINUED FROM Page 10 turing out, we frequent Café Sorella,Blue Boheme, and Ponce’s. For a beerI’ll stop into Clem’s Tap House and ClubKen. Q. You walk in Kensington for anhour to four hours every morning.You enjoy the quiet of the earlymorning or do you listen to music,podcasts, or audiobooks? A. When I walk in morning I don’t lis-ten to anything. But when I’m walkingin the afternoons I’ll listen to music I’vedownloaded like classic rock-and-rollalt-rock, and indie rock. Currently it’sFlorence + the Machine. Q. What are you reading rightnow? A. I’m currently reading ‘The PolarisProtocol’ by Brad Taylor. I enjoy actionthrillers. Q. What is your ideal San Diegoweekend? A. It’s pretty simple: Hanging out withmy wife and daughters and granddaugh-ters. I’m fortunate that both of mydaughters live within two miles so I getto see them and the grandkids very often.And it’s great that we’re bringing upanother generation in Kensington.

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14 | AUGUST 2017Granny’s Got an Axe to GrindLocal senior began writing thrillers and horror novels in her 70sBY JENNIFER COBURN uncomfortable, more like a shudder At age 70, Hawes decided to write Horror and thriller writer Sharon Hawes hams it up with a very large kitchen knife. of pleasure.” For many years she did- her first novel and is currently work- When 84-year-old University n’t admit to anyone that she loved ing on her third, “The Cure,” about good guy wins because I’ve seen sto- horror movie nights even thoughHeights resident Sharon Hawes tells reading horror. “I thought it would a woman whose depression is alle- ries where the bad guy just drives he doesn’t really like them. For thepeople she’s authored two books, be considered strange for a woman viated only when she contemplates off and I don’t find that satisfying.” most part, her friends get a kick outthey assume she spins cozy myster- to be turned on by this sort of fic- doing something illegal. “My pro- of Hawes’ double life as sweet oldies or historical romance novels. She tion. Now, I’m not embarrassed.” tagonist and her twin decide to kid- While Hawes is not delving into lady and thriller novelist. “Somelooks as though she might write nap a young boy and take really dark stories, she plays bridge and people, though, they say, ‘What thesweet children’s picture books about Hawes became a horror fan in her good care of him while they hold spends time with her “gentleman hell makes you want to write that?’”baby unicorns and winged pixies 30s when her eldest son, Will, was him for a $2 million ransom, but friend” of 30 years. She says he iscasting magical spells in an enchant- 12 years old, and forged his mother’s things take a wrong turn,” Hawes very supportive of her fictionaled garden. name on a permission slip from the says. “I’m in the process of writing blood lust and often joins her for library so he could check out “The the subplots now.” Not this granny. Exorcist.” Hawes spends her days immersed Hawes is actively engaged in Sanin the world of the macabre, pen- “I probably would have told him Diego’s writing community, takingning spine-chilling thrillers and he shouldn’t read that sort of thing story stricture classes with Marnisupernatural horror stories. Her at his age, but he was also very per- Freedman and fiction writing withdebut novel, “The Sitter,” a thriller suasive so he could have changed Mark Clements at San Diego Writ-about a murderous babysitter, was my mind if he had tried,” she recalls. ers Ink.“I’m always surprised by theselected as a finalist in the 2012 San From there, the two shared a love feedback I get from fellow writers,”Diego Book Awards. Her follow up of horror. “Will introduced me to Hawes says with a laugh.“Several ofnovel, “The Matriarch,” to Stephen King books, and I started my classmates said they really enjoy visits a quiet Southern California reading everything he wrote. I was the humor in my horror stories.”ranch town where the women go on very impressed with King’s writing She says she is delighted to hear thisa murderous rampage for no appar- and started reading more books in since this year’s horror-comedy,ent reason. But a dark secret holds the genre. Before long, I was “GET OUT,” was one of herthe answer to the bloody mystery. hooked. Normal life was ho-hum favorites. “I loved that movie Hawes’ love of horror and and this gave me a charge.” because you were really rooting forthrillers began as a reader. “When I the guy to get out of there, and youread scary stories, it gave me physi- Hawes was the mother of three were terrified that he wasn’t goingcal chills across my body, like when young boys, Will, Andy, and Peter. to make it, but so relieved when heyou’re in danger,” Hawes explains, She was married to a man she has did.” She says the film had all of thesitting in her rocking chair in her since “very amicably divorced,” and elements of good horror writing: aCraftsman style home filled with worked as a production artist at an likeable person in danger and mul-pictures of her sons and grandchil- advertising agency. “I didn’t go out tiple surprises about who is gooddren. “But it wasn’t painful or of my way to do scary things, but I and who is evil. “I liked that the just loved reading scary books,” she says. (619) 228-9000 carne asada fries Buy One burrito get the 2nd 50% off Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Can not be combined with other offers. Some restrictions may apply. Exp. 7/31/17

15AUGUST 2017 |San Diego Civic Youth BalletPresents ‘Fairy Tales in the Park’ The San Diego Civic Youth Ballet will pre- ryteller. It is a whimsical, interactive dancesent the ninth annual “Fairy Tales in the performance that merges the beauty of balletPark” on Aug. 19-20 in the Casa del Prado with the excitement of unforgettable storiesTheater in Balboa Park. and is perfect for families and audiences of all ages. Before or after the show, be sure to The Civic Youth Ballet was founded in visit “Fairy Tale Village” for fun interactive1945 and is celebrating over 70 years as the activities like face painting, crafts, play, andresident classical ballet school in Balboa Park. more. Wind your way through an enchanted for- ”Fairy Tales in the Park” has four perfor-est and watch as the classic stories of Rapun- mances: Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., andzel, Little Red Ridinghood and Beauty and Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. All tickets arethe Beast come to life on the historic Casa $12 and available online at www.sdcyb.org,del Prado Theater stage. over the phone at (619) 233-3060 or in person at SDCYB’s office in Balboa Park (Casa del Directed by Artistic Director Danika Prado, Suite 209).Pramik-Holdaway, the event also features afirst look at the recently announced 2018spring ballet, “A Midsummer Night’sDream,”and is narrated by a professional sto-Scenes from ‘Fairy Tales in the Park’ Photos by Kel Casey

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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]

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 Cancerjoined 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. 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 donating to the Relayremember loved ones lost, and take action For Life. Visit RelayForLife.org/for lifesaving change. During Relay For sandiegodowntownca to learn more aboutLife events, members of each team take the event, or contact Kyle Wadstrom atturns walking or running around the track [email protected] 858-735-or path. Teams participate in fundraising 0529.in the months leading up to the event.

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23AUGUST 2017 |The Guardian – Mural by Skye Walker at the Normal Heights Masonic Center on Adams Ave Have you noticed something new in Urban Arts Committee (NHUA) to Photo taken by Mike Palmer.Normal Heights? A new resident, The bring this mural to the community. TheGuardian, a 20'x18' California Grizzly NHUA, founded by local residents inBear, has nestled into its new home 2016, is a non-profit organization com-between the trees on Adams Ave at The mitted to promoting community devel-Normal Heights Masonic Center. opment through urban design and streetscape with public art. NHUA’s goal Painted by San Diego resident Skye is to get people to stop, look up and talkWalker, this bear symbolizes the con- to each other. They feel that urban artnection and balance of nature, the uni- brings people together and helps toverse, and how it is not only ingrained start a conversation with strangersin the animals, but in humans as well. walking next to them whom they mightAccording to Skye, the cut-outs of theanimal reveal ele- not otherwise engagements of our envi- with.ronment and theflesh and bone mat- We hope Theter that make up Guardian stays andmost creatures on watches over Normalearth. Without all of Heights for a longthese organic ele- time. It’s alreadyments working in bringing a lot of smilesharmony, things get and positive feedbackout of balance and not only does our from the community.environment suffer, but also the animals If you would like to get involved andthat live within it. The last California learn more about NHUA, the Commit-Grizzly was seen in 1924 and became tee meetings are open to the public andextinct as a result of overhunting. are held every first Wednesday of theToday, the bear remains a strong symbol month at The Adams Avenue Recre-of California even though it is gone. ation Center located at 3491 AdamsSkye’s message in this mural is that we Ave. San Diego, CA 92116 6-8pm. Findneed to stay in balance to keep our envi- them on Facebook at Normal Heightsronment and animals alive. Hopefully Urban Arts and Instagram @normal-this mural will help remind people of heightsurbanarts.this message and keep conversations Skye Walker can be reached atregarding preservation and our ecosys- www.skyewalkerart.com and on Insta-tems alive. gram @skyewalk_art Skye teamed up the Normal Heights Skye Walker painting a mural at 3366 Adams Ave 92116

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