College Area News September 2017

www.LocalUmbrella.com | www.collegearea.org Vol. 1 No. 10 - September 2017 Proposed Local Hotel WHAT’S INSIDE? Passes First HurdleW By JD Esteban hen Shahin Edalatdju first Buyer Loan came to San Diego in 1986, Requirements he stayed for one month Loosened. Update onat a now defunct hotel near College Granny Flats.Avenue and El Cajon Blvd. By wayof Germany and Corvallis, Oregon, Page 10Shahin was fleeing political instabil-ity in his home country of Iran and SDSU EVENTScame to the United States with justa few dollars to his name. Years lat- Best of the Best Filmer, Shahin and his wife own severalbusinesses and they are developing a Fest September 14 -supermarket in the Poway area. Oneof his other pending projects is a ho- Future site of proposed hotel. Expected to be a well-designed addition to the College Area. (Photo courtesy of Saul Amerling) 15, 2017 Page 11tel which will be located near Mon-tezuma and El Cajon Boulevard, ad- campus that became a second home to Germany, Maryland, Oregon and Noteworthy Puppetsjacent to the public library. on his visits. Both his wife and Alaska. He came here when he wasWhen thinking about the College Brother-in-Law are SDSU alumni 27 years old, not knowing a single presents “Jack and thearea, a hotel or inn with decent over- and they all agree that it seems odd person. He had applied for politi-night accommodations are far and that no such accommodations exist cal asylum in Baltimore and was Beanstalk: The Puppetfew between. When parents and in the college area. He also thinks approved, found a sponsor familyfamilies come to SDSU to visit their about the economic impact for the through his church and decided to Musical Page 12children, finding a room often means community if visiting families could make a life for himself. He wasn’ta distant hotel in Mission Valley or stay local and spend their dollars at afraid of working hard, wasn’t afraid Harriet Tubmansettling for an older, less modern area restaurants and businesses. This of taking risks and decided the best Village Charter schoolbuilding on the outskirts of campus. very idea has struck a chord with way to success was to start work- is happy to report thatBut if Shahin can make his plans Holiday Inn Express as they have ing. Longing for his old life near we are getting closer tohappen, a solution is in the works. expressed their desire to lend their the Caspian Sea, he ventured down unveiling our new stateHis idea involves a zoning change name and brand of hospitality to the the 5 freeway, bypassing Los Ange- of the art science labrequest, which the local community new location. With the community les and settled in San Diego in 1986. facilityplanning board recently approved. in mind, the hotel would also pro- Shanin and his family live in PowayThe next step is to get city approval vide for the much needed, free over- and he is grateful for the opportu- Page 13for planning and land use. flow parking for the adjacent public nity to live here. He said that in the library. United States, you can be anything Shahin envisions a facility that you dream of being.would have approximately 100 to When asked how his life had taken125 units. A modest establishment, him from Iran to San Diego. Shahin,that blends into the neighborhood, noted that his journey has taken himthat is clean, familiar and reasonablypriced. He compares the idea to hisown experience when his son lefthome to attend college in Oregon.Shahin had a favorite hotel near thatSarah Ward 6784 El Cajon Blvd, Suite K San Diego, CA 92115REALTOR®CalBRE# 01943308 (619) 589-9500 [email protected]

2 | SEPTEMBER 2017 An Update from the Office of Blessed Sacrament Parish School Councilmember Georgette Gómez B Anne Egan Principal By Roberto C. Torres – College Area Community Representative lessed Sacrament Parish School is now in session! School began on August 24. We are excited to celebrate 70 years of Catholic education A lthough the City Council is in excellence in 2017-18! The College Area community will be invited to legislative recess until September our anniversary open house tours. Dates will be published later this month. 11th, 2017, our office has been Interested TK-8 families may schedule a tour of our recently renovated busy working on several projects to campus by making an appointment by phone at 619 582- 3862 or visiting our tackle some of our top priorities, such as website www.bsps-sd.org homelessness, housing, and ensuring we serve every community. Blessed Sacrament School announces a Student Tubman Joint Use Park – to Student Hurricane Harvey Relief drive during We are very excited to share some great the month of September. Our TK-8 students and news! The San Diego Unified School staff will wear denim on Mondays and Wednes- District has approved the entire Tubman days for Dollar Denim Days. Proceeds will Charter School project, which includes benefit Catholic school families who lost their the design and construction of the park homes and belongs. Visit our website www.bsps- – consistent with the community’s input. sd.org or this link https://www.ncea.org/NCEA/ Our office will continue to work hard until donate.aspx to donate directly to the Harveythis project is completed and open up to the community. We will also continue to Relief Fund.update the community as the project develops.San Diego State University – We look forward to a fun and successful year ofSDSU’s revised dormitory proposal near Chapultepec Hall, which will only in- project-based learning in the comfort of our newclude the construction of 800 beds in the east side of Chapultepec (Phase 1), will STEM lab and outdoor shade structure. Visitorsgo before the California State University Board of Trustees on September 19th are welcome by appointment to see us grow greatand 20th. Our office will be present at this meeting to ensure the approved proj- minds and great hearts to be servant leaders.ect reflects what was agreed upon. For more information on the meeting, pleasevisit www.calstate.edu. We’re Planting FREE Trees!Housing and the College Area –The housing crisis in San Diego has been a top priority for Councilmember T he College Area Residents Association (CARA) is heading up a commu-Georgette Gómez, which lead to the release of the Councilmember’s Housing nity wide tree-planting program where any single-family homeowner (orAction Plan. Increasing the housing stock in San Diego is important, however, resident with the homeowner’s permission) can request a FREE TREE thatCouncilmember Gómez is cognizant of the unique situation in the College Area, will be planted and staked in either a public parkway (preferably) or in yourand the high construction of “mini-dorms.” front or back yard. The first phase of CARA’s tree program is being offered to any- With changing regulations to make accessory dwelling units – or the more one living in one of these following street corridors:commonly known “Granny Flats” - more accessible, on Friday, August 25th, • College Avenue from Montezuma south to El Cajon Boulevardour office issued a memo to the City Attorney, asking for a determination as to • The area located between Montezuma Road, El Cajon Boulevard and College Avewhether portions of the College Area could be exempt from the City’s AccessoryDwelling Unit Ordinance until a community plan update is conducted. For more • Campanile Drive from Montezuma south to Baja Driveinformation, the memo can be viewed on our website at www.sandiego.gov/cd9. • All of Tierra Baja Way • All of Cresita DriveHepatitis A Outbreak – We have already planted several trees in these areas and intend to eventually openAs many of you may know, there is a major Hepatitis A outbreak among our up this program to ALL residents who live within the College Area boundaries, ashomeless population. Our office has been working to get the necessary services described by the College Area Community Planning committee.to those in need. On August 31st, our office sent the San Diego MetropolitanTransit System (MTS) a letter requesting their help to install hand washing sta- Why Trees Matter.tions at bus stops and we will continue seeking ways to help curb the hepatitis Trees add unity and civic pride. They work non-stop for all of us, impacting ouroutbreak. To view this letter, you may visit www.sandiego.gov/cd9. neighborhoods with a better quality of life. Trees increase property values, cleanResolution To Oppose The Border Wall – and cool the air, absorb carbon di-On September 19th, the City Council will consider a resolution introduced by oxide, prevent erosion & flooding,Councilmember Georgette Gómez in opposition to the House of Representative’s clean water from rainfall, shadeBill 1813, known as the Border Wall Funding Act of 2017 which proposes to tax buildings, help us save energy, andremittance to countries south of the US Border to pay for the Wall. Construction have been shown to promote saferof a wall would be detrimental to the local economy and the environment, and neighborhoods.Councilmember Gómez is leading the fight to oppose a new wall in San Diego. Help us grow the College Area’s Residents are encouraged to share their opinion at the City Council hearing urban forest! All you have to doon Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 at 2 PM at the City Council Chambers, 202 C is agree to water your tree regu-Street, San Diego, CA 92101 – 12th Floor. If you can’t make the meeting, feel free larly, as describe in our Wateringto call our office at (619) 236-6699 or email us at [email protected] Agreement. To receive a wateringto share your opinion. agreement and a list of trees that are being offered by CARA, please For more information on anything happening in our office or the district, contact Tyler Blik by email <tyler@please visit our website at www.sandiego.gov/cd9 or like us on Facebook and tylerblik> or by text message atfollow us on Twitter. As always, should you have any questions, comments, or (619) 947-4774.concerns, please contact Roberto C. Torres at (619) 533-4774 or via email [email protected]. We hope that you join us in our efforts! Become a tree ambassador on your street.

College Area Community Council and 3SEPTEMBER 2017 | College Area Community Planning Board Read digital, flipbook editions 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2017 of all Local Umbrella MediaFaith Presbyterian Church, 5075 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92115 publications online at: AGENDA www.localumbrella.com I.Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call Chicago Style Pizza, II.*Approval of Agenda Pasta, Subs, & III.Approval of Minutes of Wednesday, July 12 and July 31, 2017 Salads IV.Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items. (3 minutes per Daily Specials speaker – please complete speaker sheet) Open LateGovernmental and University Liaison Reports (3 minutes per speaker) Dining Room, Carry Out, or Old Business*Consideration of CACC/CACPB Annual Audit for FY 2016-17 (Action Delivery AvailableItem, 5 minutes) 6784 El Cajon Blvd., Suite J New Business San Diego | 619-668-0779*Consideration of a proposal to initiate 2 hour parking 8 a.m – 6 p.m on www.gerlandospizzeria.netCollege Avenue between Arosa Street and Mesita Drive. (Action Item, 10minutes) EXPOSE YOUR BUSINESSCollege Area BID presentation: “Future of the College Area” (Information TO THOUSANDS OFItem 10 minutes) LOCALS!College Area Residents Association Tree Program – Tyler Blik (InformationItem 5 minutes) ADVERTISE IN* Consideration of a request to take a position on Soccer City Proposal (pos-sible Action Item, 5 minutes) Make your businessConsideration of a proposal enter into an agreement with College Neighbor- thrive with targeted andhood Foundation (CNF) and to loan CNF $2,500 dollars to be used as seedmoney for the College Community Coalition, with funds to be returned to community’s newspaper...CACC upon reimbursement by City of San Diego, contingent on a grantfrom the City and acceptance of the proposal by CNF. (Possible Action Item, Contact True Flores today to talk10 minutes). about the best way to maximize*College Area Community Plan Update, relation to Specific Plan (possibleAction Item, 10 minutes) your sales at 619-454-0115 Treasurer’s Report (5 minutes) [email protected] Reports (10 minutes) 1. *Project Review Committee • Custom Stained Glass 6521 University Avenue2. Dollar per Ticket Ad Hoc Committee • Art Glass Design San Diego, CA, 921153. Neighborhood Enforcement Assistance Committee • Custom Fused Glass4. Long Range Planning and Beautification Committee • Classes 619-280-61235 Community Outreach Committee • Studio Time Rental6. Elections Handbook Ad Hoc Committee • Art Glass Supplies Sales glassorchid.comDelegate Reports (10 minutes) • Giftware*Community Planners CommitteeCollege Area Public Safety (CARPUS)East Boulevard Alliance AdjournmentCollege Area Community Planning Board Long Range Planning Committee6:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, 2017Faith Presbyterian Church, 5075 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92115Discuss possible beautification/placemaking projects at College Avenue andMontezuma RoadCollege Area Community Planning Board Election Handbook Ad HocCommittee6:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2017Faith Presbyterian Church, 5075 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92115Review of CACPB Bylaws and Council Policy 600-24Continue process of creating an Elections Handbook* Designates College Area Community Planning Board Agenda ItemsQuestions regarding the agenda may be directed to: Rhea Kuhlman, CACCPresident,(619) 491-0664, [email protected]

4 | SEPTEMBER 20175 of the Best newer-to-the-game San Diego IPAs Living the provide IPAs with amazing tropical notes and crisp citrus finishes. All The Cheater HopsHOPPY 6.5% IPA incorporates all three, so you’re left with an explosion of orange, lemon, grapefruitLIFE and melon notes. If you haven’t visited their location inside The Local downtown, add itwith Beau Schmitt to your list. Pair it with their Ahi Tuna Wrap.1. THUJA IPA: 4. BREAKING NEWS! IPA: AbnormalBurgeon Beer Company (Carlsbad) Beer Company (Rancho Bernardo)Their 6.8% West Coast IPA is juiced up with This tasty and refreshing IPA has notes ofCitra, Centennial and Amarillo hops. “Very melon and stone fruit to lighten its palate. Adanky” sums up the nose, and the finish is true “San Diego” IPA, this 7% IPA is clear andtropically juicy. There’s a slight citrus bitter- crisp with a dry finish. Also notable, that thisness, but the flavor profile is dominated with IPA was created in collaboration with The-passion fruit and grapefruit. The best music FullPint for their anniversary.pairing for this IPA is “Welcome to Jamrock”by Damian Marley. Burgeon Beer Company 5. BREW PROJECT IPA:is the result of three, notably young ambitious Mason Ale Works (Oceanside)men. Derek, Anthony and Matthew are cer- That’s right; we’ve got our own house IPAtainly creating as much buzz as their beers. now. Mason Ale Works created this 6.7% trop- ical gem for us a couple weeks ago. Brewed2. DOPEUR HAZY IPA: with Simcoe, Amarillo, Mosaic and Citra hops,Rouleur Brewing Company (Carlsbad) Brew Project IPA is a citrus and tangerineRouleur Brewing Company was started by a bomb. It’s almost crystal clear to look through,bicyclist named Rawley, and he has since but comes with a grapefruit bite at the end.named all his beers after bicycling terms. The And the best part… it’s always on draft for6.7% Dopeur IPA is named after the “doper,” $5/pint. Also, we remodeled, have new menusor the bicyclist who “juices” before competi- and double the size of our bar.tions. Brewed with Vermont-style yeast, TheDopeur has intense pineapple aromas, but is Oh yeah, all these IPAs are currently on tapsmooth on the palate. Notes of tangerine and here. Our goal is to find the best local beer tostone fruit dominate the flavor profiles. share with our guests. We hope to see you in for a pint soon.3. ALL THE CHEATER HOPS IPA :Resident Brewing Company (Downtown) The Brew Project is dedicated to creatingIt’s safe to say that some of the most popular more exposure and awareness for San Diego’sIPAs around the world use either Nelson, independently owned and operated breweries.Mosaic or Galaxy hops. Why? Because they We stand for localism. Have a great week, Beau [email protected]

5SEPTEMBER 2017 |HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY! Winnie’s family threw a 90th birthday party for her at Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant. There were close to90 family members and friends came to celebrate along with her. Winnie was so overwhelmed and loved every minute of the party!WINNIE’S SUGAR TIME - John Turturro, Mary Louise SHANGHAI GHETTO – 1939. The last Parker. Based on a true story. Their affair hope for thousands of Jews. This is the bestPICKS! shook the Mob and shocked the world. A very documentary. It is so powerful. Please don’t entertaining story about Sam Giancana and miss this one. Narrated by Academy AwardFRENCH KISS – Meg Ryan, Kevin Kline. A TOUCH OF GREATNESS - A great Phyllis McGuire (of the singing group, The winner Martin Landau. This video recalls theOh yes, this is an oldie, but did you ever see American teacher and the lives he influenced. McGuire sisters). A mobster and the songbird. true story of 1,000 of European Jews who wereit? Meg is so charming in this movie. We A maverick teacher, Albert Cullum, who trans- Their relationship rocked the nation. They find shut out of country after country. They triedneed that after watching all the thrillers. Treat formed a generation of young people by out that her career and his life were in danger. to escape Nazi persecution in the late 1930s.yourself! A light hearted love story that takes enabling them to discover their own inner Yes, this is an older movie, but a must see. The interviews, the pictures and the story areplace in Paris, where Kate’s fiancé is smitten greatness. Today you could not do what he so worth watching.with a Frenchwoman and falls in love with did in the classroom, but the children had fun ARTICLE 99 - Ray Liotta, Kiefer Suther-her. Kate flies to Paris to see what is happening and they were able to learn so much just hav- land. A hard hitting movie about a powerful TOGETHER – Violin prodigy, Liu Xiaochunand to get her man back. She then meets a ing fun. document. This takes place at a Veteran’s and his father head to Bejing seeking fameFrenchman, Kevin Kline, and things start to Administration hospital. Another one of and fortune. So Xiaochun is tutored by ahappen. those older films you should not miss. The famous music professor and success is finally health of patients is secondary to politics. The in his future. A very warm story about a father group think they have learned how to break that works so hard to open doors for his son the rules and save lives without getting caught. to find success. Do not miss this one. AMERICAN ADVENTURERS HISTORY If you are having a hard time finding a movie CLASSICS – 5 discs about Lewis and Clark. or you want a copy made of a VHS or DVD, Andrew Jackson, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, please call Guy (my son) and he will do this Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Annie Oakley, service for you. Call 619-990-0852 or email Jesse James and Charles Lindbergh. Wow, what at [email protected]. history! Have fun learning so much in these discs. See you next month, Winnie

6 | SEPTEMBER 2017O n December 3rd 2017, Girlfriends, Golf, and Gratitude: The some of San Diego’s most Making of the Carini Women’s Golf Tournament accomplished women and future leaders of our By Alison Aragon, Grants & Communications Specialist at Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Diego.county will descend upon ColinaPark Golf Course, home of Pro Kim Harrington, Assistant Golf Professional & Tournament Coordinator with Pro Kid Kalena at the Women’s Tournament.Kids | The First Tee of San Diego recently launched her own blogin City Heights to participate in (Girlfriends Guide to Golf )wherethe second annual Carini Women’s she helps women learn about golfGolf Tournament. The tournament etiquette, the rules of golf, and per-is hosted by Carini Heating and sonal style on and off the course.Air, a family owned and oper- Without leading ladies like Mar-ated heating and air conditioning cela, Pro Kids | The First Tee of Sancompany serving all of San Diego Diego would not have the dynamicCounty. The tournament benefits young women’s programming itthe women and girls of Pro Kids, has today.a local nonprofit operating out ofCity Heights and Oceanside. If you are interested in joining the female-run fun this Decem- Pro Kids challenges underserved ber, please visit www.cariniwom-youth to excel in life by promoting ensgolf.com to learn more aboutcharacter development, life skills, the tournament and how you canand values through education and get involved.the game of golf. The programwas started in 1994 by former San The start of the Women’s Tournament last year San Diego in June. Marcela and JaneDiego Charger Ernie Wright in played with friends. No one knows Marcela started volunteeringcollaboration with the small group this better than Advisory Councilof dedicated volunteers and golf Chairsperson Marcela Smith, who with the Girls Mentoring Com-professionals. The Pro Kids pro- learned the game after her best mittee at Pro Kids | The Firstgram served as a model for the friend Jane insisted she take a few Tee of San Diego a year ago, andPGA’s The First Tee program (now lessons. is impressed with the variety ofan international organization) and rewarding experiences avaiable tocontinues to operate as an affilate Marcela started playing golf ultimately help kids get into col-of The First Tee, with a hightened after retiring from the escrow/title lege and live productive lives. Shefocus on supporting kids through- insurance industry and has loved it is an advocate for women in golf,out their personal and professional ever since. She served on the board playing what she calls “girlfriendjourney from elementry school to of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North golf ” as often as possible with hercollege. The Women of the Carini County, and knows the value of friends. Marcela’s zest for life andWomen’s Golf Advisory Coun- mentors and role models for young passion for the game runs throughcil are the new-age of dedicated women. Marcela is involved in the the planning and execution of thephilanthropists and volunteers leadership of the Santaluz Women’s Carini Women’s Golf Tournament,focused on a particularly unique Golf Association at The Santa- which will prove to be even moreneed; welcoming women and girls luz Club, which recently hosted lively this year with a jazz bandto the sport and supporting their a ‘Home & Home’ with the young and champagne brunch. Marcelainvolvement in Pro Kids’ golf and women of Pro Kids | The First Teelife skills program through men-torship. Working together to raise fundsfor the second annual ladies-onlytournament, the Carini Women’sAdvisory Council is made up ofa diverse group of accomplishedwomen committed to the task ofelevating and encouraging fellowwomen through the game of golf.The mission of the yearly tourna-ment is to raise money for ProKids’ initiatives benefiting girls andyoung women; and to help makethe event an enjoyable experiencefor tournament participants andthe Pro Kids players who par-ticipate in each of the event four-somes. So how did the women of theCarini Women’s Golf AdvisoryCouncil approach transformingthe most frustrating sport aroundinto a vibrant, welcoming eventfor beginners and pros alike? Byremembering golf is a game best

7SEPTEMBER 2017 | Advisory Council The Carini Women’s Golf Tournament at Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Diego is honored to have an Advisory Council comprised of a variety of accomplished and committed women from all over San Diego County. The Council helps support and guide the mission of this yearly event, to raise ĵŅĹåƼüŅų{ųŅUĜÚűŸĜĹĜƋĜ±ƋĜƴåŸÆåĹåĀƋĜĹčŞųŅčų±ĵŸüŅųčĜųĬŸ±ĹÚƼŅƚĹčƵŅĵåĹſ±ĹÚƋŅĘåĬŞĵ±ĩå the event a fun and enjoyable experience for the tournament participants and the Pro Kids play- ers who participate in each of the event foursomes.We are grateful to have the following individuals on our Advisory Council: MARCELA SMITH SHARI SEVERSON VIVIAN SAYWARD:ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹě‰Ę儱ĹƋ±ĬƚDŽĬƚÆ :ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹô‰ĘåųĜÚčåŸ :ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹô‰ĘåųŅŸÆƼ Chairperson - Advisory Council UDOKA NWANNA VICTORIA WRIGHT SUE WAGGENER:ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹěĬƚÆŅųŞØ :ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹô‰ĘåųŅŸÆƼ :ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹô%åĬa±ų University Club NANCY LINDSAY MARSHA DRESSEL JENNIE RUSS:ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹôŅƚĹƋųƼĬƚÆ :ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹôaŅųč±ĹƚĹ :ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹô±ĬÆŅ±{±ųĩ Ņü±ĹÏĘŅåųűųÚŅ

8 | SEPTEMBER 2017NFL Hall Of Famer Andre Reed Starts Kids’ Reading Program BY JEANNE RAWDIN Del Mar resident Andre Reed calls it the“fifth boys. Reed plans on going on tour to the clubsquarter” of his NFL career. The NFL Hall of for“Reading Rallies”to meet the young readersFamer played 16 seasons with the Buffalo Bills in person.and Washington Redskins, and now he’s lever-aging that time on the field to teach kids the Andre cites statistics that show good readinglove of reading. habits are tied to high graduation and success rates. “If you’re not reading by a certain age, “The football thing doesn’t last forever,”notes the likelihood to end up in jail rises. That’s whyAndre. “You don’t know how long you’re going literacy is so important early on in life.”to play, and you’ve got to have something to fillthat void no matter what it is. You’ve got to be Reed can identify with the kids he’s trying toprepared for the end. There’s got to be a plan help since he grew up with few resources atafterward, something you’re passionate about, home. He remembers his own childhood as“75just as passionate about as playing every Sunday.” percent volatile and 25 percent good.” He was raised with two brothers and a sister in a mostly So Reed has started a new non-profit venture single-parent home. His mom worked as acalled READ 83 as part of the Andre Reed Foun- seamstress in a garment factory. His dad wasdation. It’s a play on his own last name (chang- out of the house a lot but when he was there,ing the E for an A) and tacking on his profes- “He ruled with an iron fist. I think there wassional jersey number, 83. READ 83 encourages love in the household; I just didn’t know whereinner-city kids to read at least 30 minutes a day to find it. Did I cry a lot? Probably. Was Iusing the theme of football as a motivator. He’s scared? Yes. But when I got on the football field,bringing the program to Boys & Girls Clubs in it all went away. “six NFL cities to start. Those cities are SanDiego, Cleveland, Boston, Kansas City, New Andre has spoken to 20 clubs across theYork, and Buffalo. The pilot program starts at country in 15 states to get his message out tothe San Marcos Boys & Girls Club in October. urban youth. Although he travels a lot, he always appreciates coming home to Del Mar. Andre himself spent a lot of his childhood He describes Del Mar as “just an easy place to(from age 6 to 16) in the Boys & Girls Club live. I got everything I need at my fingertips.back in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and says he And even though I don’t go to the beach thatlearned most of his values there, and then much, I feel comfortable here.”applied them out in the community. “Just likea football team, you have different personalities, Another recent stop on his life’s journey wasdifferent backgrounds, and you need to put it Israel, where he was baptized in the Jordanall in one pot, and make it good.” River. He says the experience renewed his faith and passion for biblical history.“It was like look- Even though he was taught some values at ing into a living Bible. Over there, you see ahome, the club reinforced what he learned. hill and a bunch of trees, but that hill and those“That’s really important, especially today in this trees represent something in the Bible that reallyworld, where there’s a big conglomerate of meant something. To see that kind of thingbeing on the right side or wrong side of the gets deep in you. You realize you’re in a placetracks. You’ve got to have the right resources where the world started.”to stay on the right side of the tracks.” Reed says since that trip, he has truly evolved READ 83 partnered with iKnow ABC,a group on a new spiritual path. He now goes to theof inner-city education experts, to help “game- Rock Church regularly, and volunteers by serv-ify” reading. The curriculum is taught by Boys ing meals to the homeless twice a month. He& Girls Club instructors as an after-school pro- feels the passion of his faith deepening, butgram. Kids get to track their books, earn stickers, knows the path is still unfolding ahead of him.and score touchdowns as they read 83 books in “My life has been a path of curves and peaks30 days. It may sound like a lot, but Andre pops and valleys. I always knew there was a point Iin via the internet once a week to ask questions wanted to get to. I’m not there yet. But I knowwhich allows kids to get extra points toward their if you can find fulfillment in your own self andgoal. Reed explains,“We encourage kids to exer- in your own heart, you’re on the right path.”cise their mind, just like an athlete exercises hisbody. If you don’t exercise, you don’t get results. It’s that kind of passion that Reed wants toIf you don’t tackle a good book every day, you instill in the kids taking part in READ 83. Thewon’t get far in this world.” first step is getting them to engage -- getting them into the game of knowledge and learning. Reed points out that “football was my focus As he puts it, “You can’t win if you don’t play.”for 30 years. My body became attuned to play- It’s a great slogan as he continues to play hising every year. I got used to it, like a habit. We own “fifth quarter” in the game of life.want reading to become a habit to these kids.We want it to become important to them. For more information on READ 83, or toReading is cool.” purchase the children’s book/autobiography of Reed’s life with proceeds going to the READ He says the football theme works for both 83 progam, email [email protected] and girls; in fact, girls are usually more or call 716-913-8959.excited to see him online and in person than

9SEPTEMBER 2017 |By Bart Mendoza September 22 Stone Horse Stone Horse Alison Moyet Chica Diabla The most scenic music venue in San Diego? It’s easily the Bahia Belle, Untouchables a paddle boat that cruises Mission Bay, complete with live music. On September 22 classic rockers Stone Horse will perform aboard the vessel, beginning at 9 p.m. Led by guitarist Carlos Rodriguez and singer Danielle Spade, this top notch band will mix originals from their two albums with choice covers by the likes of Traffic, Chicago and Led Zeppelin. With both incredible views, tasty snacks and drinks, plus a spacious dance floor, this performance from Stone Horse could be one of the month’s best date nights. www.bahiabelle.com September 26 Nina Francis Alison Moyet October 7 British hitmaker, Alison Moyet, appears at the Music Box on September Nina Francis 26. Not many performers get more than once chance at the brass ring, but Moyet is currently on her third run at the charts since her 1982 On October 7, singer song-writer Nina Francis will host a special debut as singer with synthpop duo Yazoo, with her latest album, Other, event at Java Joe’s in honor of her latest release, Between Dreams. hitting #12 on the U.K. charts. Thirty five years after making her recorded Known for her mix of pop, jazz and Americana, as heard on debut with synthpop duo, Yazoo, Moyet remains a vocal powerhouse. her new single and video, “Cold Water,” Java Joe’s warm, inti- Other is full of atmospheric tunes that display her vocal prowess to mate, open air stage is the perfect place to catch a set from good effect and is a welcome addition to her discography but you can Francis, who over the past two years, has emerged as one of the expect the night’s biggest cheers to be for early classics such as “Don’t area’s top singer-songwriters. With a growing fan base and rising Go,”“Love Resurrection” and “Invisible.” musicboxsd.com profile, the sky is the limit for Francis, her success down to a solid mix of songwriting prowess and engaging stage persona. October 6 javajoessd.com Liz-Fest On October 6, the Casbah will be the site of Liz-Fest, a benefit for Breast Cancer awareness as well as a memorial concert for Elizabeth Borg, the lead singer for indie rockers Chica Diabla, who passed away a year ago. On hand will be a host of local notables connected to Borg, including sets from the surviving members of Chica Diabla as well as Call Me Alice, Whole Hog, Chamber Sixx, the Touchies and Mittens. A night that combines great music while raising funds for a good cause is the perfect way to remember a beloved member of the local music community. casbahmusic.com October 7 Cattle Decapitation Totally 80’s Tour October 11 Fans of eighties new wave and ska will want to head to the House of Cattle Decapitation Blues on October 7 for the latest edition of the Totally 80’s Tour. This time out the event will feature four of the era’s chart contenders, Extreme metal fans won’t want to miss hometown heroes, Cattle including Missing Person’s, Bow Wow Wow, When in Rome and the Decapitation appearing at Brick by Brick on October 11. Formed Untouchables. While all the groups are great fun, one of the night’s in 1996, the band is one of the few local groups to make the charts highlights will come early with opener The Untouchables, whose good in recent years, despite no hope of commercial airplay, the band time party music hasn’t aged a bit. Still featuring original singer Jerry continues to draw a devoted following. The show kicks off a North Miller, The Untouchables set will include their high energy hits such American tour that wraps up November 20, the group still touring as “Free Yourself” and “I Spy (For The FBI)” resulting in a packed behind their 2015 album, The Anthropocene Extinction. This show dance floor from the moment they hit the stage. is not for the faint of heart. Fans can expect brutal, adrenaline houseofblues.com/sandiego charged rock, played at a blistering pace, with volume to match. brickbybrick.com

10 | SEPTEMBER 2017 Buyer Loan Requirements Your Community. Your Neighborhood. Loosened. Update on Your Newspaper. Granny Flats. College Area News is seeking contributions Nothing goes in the following categories: By Sarah Ward better with your morning ®Realtor , College Area Realty coffee than Local News t Human Interest Stories News your local Events to Promote t Businesses to Advertise STILL RENTING? A recent survey community Achievements to Celebrate t
Arts & Entertainment out analyzing the cost of rent- newspaper. ing versus the cost of owning Health & Nutrition t Sports & Education has much of California, includ- ing many parts of San Diego, as areas COLLEGE AREA where the long-term cost of owning Your Neighborhood Source - Serving local communities, kids & causes throughout Southern California a property is less than renting. Many people, however, continue renting as Submit your request for consideration to: they feel they could never purchase True Flores | [email protected] | 619-454-0115 a property due to perceived hurdles. I want to point out a few factors for Family Owned and Operated for Over 50 Years renters that purchasing may in fact Our years of service have given us a great respect for people and now be an option. meeting their needs whether it is for local burial, cremation, First, loan guidelines have recently pre-needs or transfers to a faraway place. loosened as banks are sitting on piles of cash with no place to lend it out. If you have questions concerning your family needs,Also, the governmental FHA and VA loan programs have loosened re- please call us. We will do everything we can to help you.quirements in order to help increase the national homeownership rate.Bad Credit? Some FHA programs now allow a credit score as low as 600 COLLEGE CENTER CHAPELand interest rates are still historically low. As the economy heats up, rates 6322 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115typically rise. Interestingly, the economy is starting to move higher withthe recent GDP coming in last month at a robust 3% annual rate. Yet rates (619) 583-9511are still low for the time being. Experts predict rates to move from around4% currently to 5% in the near-term. License# FD1083 Down-payment problems? VA loans require a zero down-paymentand other loans go as low as only 1% to 3% down with additional down- www.featheringillmortuary.compayment assistance available from various government sources. Two moreitems to consider are that property ownership results in a fixed housing SDSU on Princeton Review’s List of Best Collegespayment going forward relative to ever increasing rents. Additionally,home ownership provides a generous tax deduction where most home- SDSU was featured in the publication’s annual listing of top colleges.owners end up paying less federal and state personal income taxes eachyear than if they continued to rent. S By Katie White GRANNY FLAT UPDATE: Barbara Bry, the San Diego District 1councilperson has come up with somewhat of a compromise regarding dsotipfeoenAnatmk tShstbuaaaehanrtanlrteolesiyiDcsevpnttadRehiuu’asereotdbosgfiuilenoqootisnsiuunhseShtraussta.e-larniy“bdnttvTedyeyeeiahenyUtotredhwsftnhedhtootiioheevgPfcdeehr1a2oriiec3e0cnlshrld71iaectiu,et8geye0edctev0dehoause0dtnaceoiiassafotuRcftitbnouoatieoesradndvietnldeesinopemneiofwrntrtfoitse.shch ogcta,eierout“tpatuUgrTPeemtnhnrfnriaiisosedinzcotnioeBeucnnsdfdeleafgttmesylaSotr2satnaea,3an5oddnt8Rd0need2a0eseptt.vsChfrotSOioeoaeofDufnwflctfelSrhlue’sc-ysUgestyr.ciaee,e”noobsaa“na”sltorTlateaeluihicilogdtstoihsnets1luiSe’lsngr5eDcefuggtcopocSseieuode,pUssrnwgesac.,n”dPcheaiarrnitreo-citeoshsisn-the new pending regulations regarding allowance of a second unit on Based on student feedbackR1 zoned property. 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RSthapfsNmSaocfDcaeefochtohnispauS.lostoisloU1tlaoyiltorv4tadyeltefe6hrai Gdasrv$ arfahane,u8Pssmnirdt1Atnpbhsuk5odesseeidi.tnners2taaeuanoggnf3nminfsd.ln.rto7ioiseivnaf4l hccealtAgaieiirnaogolismcndvnhnisatdi te,eamynLuserltGgtdwinphu-ceiBsaeaanannuic’sTsiugcthrvrsrnnBiepie.ene,irecravgvswTsooseiithgtfegnhruiCdrsenegitaicsoituurmchzyleirnoelnceemeidihsogvxtsoigeeahacunrrswsneeptgs.eiapaimi.tdtSnrioTtyoedDoorhdunaipstSnenltiffsUgstoioruosvcer’ranshe$cjsuiiroire7tvcnsessno5eihtccttl0ro oyoocsfaulomrmoihanttdmryrsinii sstnlnspuaathltigoulnulaoiserpmldfdonty rsUeiy .eb,ncgdTs.eplaogShihribrm.atmpoerosNlorbgfbaafoeareivSnyrgwaddeDsmrr,crts a3aSlmacsma&7igUs,osieissasmlnWip.MnhtigIposadoinergtratrsryehhlti-d-htteoeCouncilperson Bry wanting to balance the housing-availability needs ofthe city and short-term vacation rental needs of the tourist industry alongwith the local resident’s quality of life issues, has suggested allowing mini-mum 30-day rentals by on-premises homeowners and preventing rentalsby absentee investors. Bry would also allow the primary residence to berented out for up to 90 days per year. One thing is clear. Sacramento wants to increase the availability of hous-ing in dense areas of the state and is putting great pressure on the localcities to achieve this goal. It appears that granny flats (companion units)will be allowed soon. What isn’t clear is what the accompanying rules willbe for the units as well what will happen to existing granny flats. If you are interested in San Diego residential real estate, give me a call toset-up a complimentary and no obligation meeting to discuss your ques-tions and concerns, (858) 431-6043.

11SEPTEMBER 2017 | Views of College View Estates Happenings in the College Area by Gary Campbell, President - College View Estates AssociationCACC Writer By Rhea Kuhlman, President College Area Community CouncilS an Diego State University is back in session and that means lots of new residents in the College Area. The College Area has always been a won- H ere’s hoping everyone had a great summer! The CACC didn’t meet derful place where people of all ages have lived together in harmony. In in August, so now it’s back to work for the College Area Community the past, however, most off-campus students rented rooms in the homes Council and Community Planning Board.of permanent residents. Now, many of them may be living together for the first The CACPB Sub-Committee on Beautification and Long Rangetime in houses with no adult supervision. Sometimes, they are unaware of how Planning will meet on Wednesday, September 6 at 6 pm to discuss possibletheir behavior can negatively impact their neighbors. To help them become beautification and placemaking projects at the intersection of College Avenuegood neighbors, the SDSU Campus Community Commission and the College and Montezuma Road. All are invited to attend and give input. The meetingArea Community Council developed the Good Neighbor Brochure. It can be is on the second floor of Faith Presbyterian Church at 5075 Campanile.found and downloaded online at www.as.sdsu.edu/ccc. It is a great resource foroff-campus student residents that permanent residents can also print out to give The CACC/CACPB meets at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 13, also atto new neighbors when they first introduce themselves. Whether you are a new Faith Presbyterian.student renter or a long-time resident, get to know your new neighbors and tryto develop a positive relationship. We’ll be considering a proposal to initiate a two-hour parking limit on Col- lege Avenue between Arosa Street and Mesita Drive from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. One of the areas covered in the bro-chure is noise. I often hear students Also at the meeting, we’ll hear a presentation from the College Area Busi-say, “We just had one party”. How- ness District on “The Future of the College Area,” in terms of business devel-ever, what they don’t realize is their opment, and will hear from the College Area Residents’ Association about a“one party” may be just one of many free tree planting program here in the College Area.noisy parties thrown by previous stu-dent renters that kept their neighbors We’ll consider a proposal to enter into a agreement with the College Neigh-up late at night. The College Area is borhoods Foundation (CNF) to initiate a program called the College-Com-a zero tolerance area for noise and munity Coalition, which would require lending CNF $2,500 in seed money.neighbors will and should call the po- The purpose of this program would be for College Area residents and SDSUlice non-emergency number at (619) students to work together, with the permission of property owners, to help531-2000 to dispatch the College Area clean up properties where maintenance has become an issue, due to thePolice Party Patrol officers. No one incapacity (age or illness) of the resident and/or owner. Councilmemberlikes to report their neighbors, but the Gomez’s office is offering grants for worthwhile community improvementproblem can grow out of control when projects in District 9. If approved by her office and by CNF, the initial outlaynoise problems are not reported. for this program would be reimbursed by the City.There are significant fines that thepolice can levy on all the residents The Board will decide at the September meeting whether it wants to take aof houses that persist in disturbing their neighbors. Because of social media, position on the proposed Soccer City project in Mission Valley, in prepara-small gatherings can become huge parties that unintentionally get out of control. tion for a presentation on this topic in October. We’ll also hear informationAlcohol and loud music add to the noise level, as when people consume much about the upcoming College Area Community Plan update, and decide howalcohol they tend to talk louder and, as the voices increase, the music is turned this might fit in with interest in preparing a Specific Plan.up and people have to talk even louder. Respect your neighbors by monitoringalcohol use, keeping music and voices low, keeping party members inside with We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a lively and informativeyour windows and doors shut and asking those who leave the party to leave qui- meeting.etly. Noise can also be a problem during the day. Always respect your neighborsand keep your voices and music down whenever you are in the neighborhood. And we invite you also to attend the College Area Public Safety meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm at College Avenue Baptist Church, Trash can also become a problem. Some residents forget that they need to put where representatives from the San Diego Police Department and the SDSUout and take in the proper trashcans every week. In College View Estates, this Police Department will answer your questions about public safety in the Col-means putting out the trash cans every Thursday night or early on Friday morn- lege Area.ing before 6:00 AM and bringing them back in and storing them out of sightevery Friday night. On weeks with a major holiday, the trash pick-up day may SDSU EVENTSchange to Saturday. In addition, the blue recycling cans only go out every otherweek, alternating with green lawn waste containers. The City will not pick up Best of the Best Film Fest September 14 - 15, 2017trash that is not stored completely in the proper trashcans and will not pick up 7:30 PM Don Powell Theatrecans that have forbidden items in them, such as plastic bags in the blue recyclingcan. For information on what can go in each type of can, go to www.Recycling- This two-evening program features a variety of fiction and documentary short films by theWorks.com. Also, be sure to pick up newspapers and trash regularly from the students of SDSU’s acclaimed Television, Film, and New Media Production program. Eachfront of your house. If you do have a party, be sure to get up the next morning evening features 90-minutes of new work, and highlights from past festivals.and pick up any trash from both your yard and your neighbors’ yards that your Seating Policyguests may have dropped when they left the party. Late seating is subject to availability and is not guaranteed. Patrons arriving after the start of Another issue is parking. If you are in an Area B Parking Area, buy parking the performance will be seated at the first available opportunity at the discretion of the housepermits from the city by going to www.sandiego.gov/parking and try to respect manager. Children under the age of six are not permitted in the theatre, except for produc-the spaces in front of your neighbors’ homes. Park your car(s) in your garage tions identified as “theatre for youth”. Each individual attending the performance must have awhenever you can. Don’t over-extend onto the sidewalk, block driveways or ticket.park on lawns and landscape areas. Avoid citations by parking only in legalspaces on and off your property. Ticket Prices $10 Upcoming Theater in September- If you are new to the neighborhood, we welcome you and hope you enjoy liv- Anon(ymous)ing here. College View Estates has many professors, staff, retired SDSU employ- September 29 - October 8, 2017ees and former students who have chosen to make CVE their permanent home. Directed by Randy ReinholzThe College Area is a wonderful, vibrant and diverse community where good Experimental Theatreneighbors of all ages have enjoyed living together for over 50 years.

12 | SEPTEMBER 2017 Supported by College-Rolando 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.T By Armin Kuhlman, Friends of the Library (at corner with Ralphs) & turn left (west) on Mohawk for limited parking uesday, 9/5/17, 3:30pm: League of Extraordinary Scientists and Engi- behind library. neers: LEGO Spinner Engineering Learn about physics TORQUE- FRICTION- WEIGHT DISTRIBU- Regular Calendar Events:TION Build your own DIY Spinner and take it home to customize with yourown legos. LXS will provide bearing and lego starter kit. Limited 25 attendees Signing Storytime: Mondays at 12 pm.for this FREE event. Please come in or call the College-Rolando Library at Yoga Storytime: Fridays 11 am.(619)533-3902 to sign up. Storytime: Resumes Fridays 10:30 am Lego Play Lab: Tuesdays at 3:30 pm.Wednesday, 9/13, 11:30am: *New* Music and Movement program! This Arts and Crafts: Saturdays at Noonprogram is full of games and creative movement, perfect for the toddler and Do Your Homework @ the Library: Mondays thru Thurs-preschool set!  Join us for this ongoing program every second and fourth daysWednesday of the month. Middle School Monday: Resumes September 25 on Mon- days at 4 pm.Friday, 9/22 @ 10:30am: Noteworthy Puppets presents “Jack and the Movie @ Your Library: Fridays 3:30 pm.Beanstalk: The Puppet Musical” The classic tale of friendship, forgiveness and Adult Yoga: 2nd & 4th Saturdays 9:30 am.following your dreams comes to life with original songs and beautiful hand- Book Club: – 2nd Saturday 9:30 am; September: “The Sto-made puppets! ryteller” by Jodi Picoult; October “State of Wonder” by AnnFriday, 10/13 @ 10:30am: Preschool Storytime with Marilyn McPhee: Lis- Patchettten to stories, told in a dramatic way by professional storyteller. Learn fingerplays, and sing songs! Wednesday, 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25 @ 11:30am: *New* Music and Move-ment program! This program is full of games and creative movement, perfectfor the toddler and preschool set!  Join us for this ongoing class every secondand fourth Wednesday of the month.   www.collegerolandolibrary.org for more information on programs and volunteer opportunities. Support your local branch library by joining the Friends of College-Rolando library. We welcome your donations of books (no textbooks, please) and DVDs in good condition for our book sale area. New STEM program at College Rolando LibraryH aley Zamora, Youth Services librarian for College Rolando and North Park branch libraries, is announcing a series of children family activities to start Sept.5 at College Rolando branch library. The innovative STEM/STREAM  includes science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Programs are for preK through 5th grade students’ experiencing a hands-on curriculum promoting the languageof science-ing. Sign-ups are requested for the Sept.5 first event, Fidget Spinners, when students learn about physics and how to build their ownDIY spinner and take it home to customize with their own logos. They will receive bearing and logo starter kits. The Nov.14 program featuresAero-Gami to learn about lift, thrust, center of gravity and force and the opportunity to build three different paper airplanes. Sign ups arerequested.

13SEPTEMBER 2017 | Neighbors Helping Neighbors FROM HARRIET TUBMAN VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL MESA COLONY COMMUNITY By Saul Amerling H By Elisa Williams arriet Tubman Village Charter school is happy report that we areMesa Colony held it’s monthly community meeting at the College getting closer to unveiling our new state of the art science lab facil- Roland Library in the evening of Wednesday August 16th. There ity thanks to our amazing science teacher Fardusa Sharif and the was a terrific turnout of about 50 neighbors. I would like to think $100,000 Northrop Grumman Foundation’s FabLab grant we were the turnout was a response to the dozen lawn signs we put out awarded last year.  Out of hundreds of schools that applied, we were one ofinviting neighbors to the 5 schools chosen to receive the grant.  This is due to Ms. Sharif ’s hardcome, but I think our work in submitting the many components of the application as well as thespeaker was the big people within our Tubman community who helped vote for us during thedraw! online voting competition on Facebook.   State Senator Toni This has been a long-time vision for Ms. Sharif, who dreamed of providingAtkins spoke to the our school with a compre-group for almost an hensive STEM program thathour filling us in on the would offer a meaningfullatest happenings in the experience for our studentsState and responding to while also preparing themquestions. She noted for future careers in a rapidlythat California has the growing field.  We have beenlowest percentage of using the money to buy much(health) uninsured in needed supplies, tools, andthe country. She noted resources that will preparethe new budget allo- us for the launch of our Nextcates 74 billion dollars Generation STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)to kindergarten through program.  The program will focus on STEAMbassadors, Field Research, andcommunity colleges, and stated that 400 million dollars would be coming to Robotic/Engineering.  The STEAMbassadors will be comprised of middlethe San Diego area from the tax increase on gasoline. This is to be used for school students who will be committed to engaging, exciting, and educatinglocal street and road improvement. our younger students on all things STEM.  This will include doing mobile labs around the school for all grades, around the community, and appearances at Senator Atkins has a number of pieces of legislation working their way events such as the San Diego Science Festival.through the legislature. You can follow progress and get more information atsenate.ca.gov/atkins. The field research component will be fulfilled by our 7th and 8th graders who will represent Harriet Tubman Village Charter at the Greater San Diego Roberto Torres, representing Councilwoman Gomez told the group that Science and Engineering Fair.  They will be assigned a scientific question thatSan Diego City Schools approved the funding for the Tubman Charter relates to current real word issues and be required to both research their topicSchool joint use park. Total funding of approximately 10 million dollars will and create a hypothesis.  They will then create an experiment and share theirinclude not only the park, but a complete remodel of the school. findings at the fair.  Lastly, the robotic/engineering component intends to promote critical thinking and creativity.  The students will be able to design The deconstruction and reconstruction of the new pump station on Mo- and build creations that will encourage intellectual risks while utilizing bothhawk and 69th street has begun. What with the school remodel, the pump analytical and logical reasoning. These are skills that are not only invaluablestation, and the Mid-City pipeline coming up, we have a long period of street to the science community, but all future careers.  disruption to deal with. It is our hope that Harriet Tubman Charter, with the help of this grant and Mesa Colony is looking forward to its first community Pot Luck on Sep- our dedicated educators, will become a pipeline for nurturing and preparingtember 2nd. 40 to 50 neighbors are expected. tomorrows inventors and leaders.  With the help of the Northrop Grumman Foundation we are currently working hard to get ready for our grand open- ing ceremony that is tentatively scheduled for October.  We will continue to update readers on our prog- ress, and we hope to see all of you at the final reveal.  Go Tigers! Harriet Tubman Village Charter is still enrolling stu- dents!  We are accept- ing students in Transitional Kindergarten (child turns five between Septem- ber 2, 2017 and December 1, 2017) and Kindergarten through 8th grade. We offer a free extended day program (6:30am to 6:00pm), visual and performing arts activities at every grade level, Common Core State Standards aligned curriculum, and classroom sets of laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads (depend- ing on grade level). Feel free to contact the office at 619-668-8635 to set up a tour if you are interested. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (@TubmanCharterSD), Instagram (@har- riet_tubman_village_charter), and Twitter (@TubmanCharterSD) for more updates! Please visit www.tubmancharter.org for more information about our school.

14 | SEPTEMBER 2017San Diegans Encouraged to Participate in SDPD Chief SelectionCITY WELCOMES RESIDENTS TO SHARE PRIORITIES VIA CITYWIDE COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND ONLINE SURVEYS AN DIEGO – The City of San Diego today encouraged community cess,” said Councilmember Chris Cate, Chair of the Committee on Public members to participate in the selection process for a new Chief of the Safety and Livable Neighborhoods. “Public safety is a shared responsibility San Diego Police Department (SDPD). The City’s timeline to hire a suc- and it is imperative we engage with San Diegans in all neighborhoods to becessor to Chief Shelley Zimmerman, who will retire in March 2018, includes part of the public process.”public input opportunities. An online survey is scheduled to launch in September fromwww.sandiego. The ideal candidate must demonstrate and represent qualities and charac- gov/next-police-chief. The City will announce details in the coming weeks.teristics that reflect San Diego’s unique communities. Recognizing the criticalongoing importance of community policing and neighborhood engagement, Community Conversation Calendarthe City will host four community meetings throughout the City this fall andunveil an online survey to capture the priorities and comments of San Di- Standley Recreation Center Timeline of significant steps inegans for the next Chief of Police. 3585 Governor Drive the recruitment process*: San Diego, CA 92122 “Under Chief Zimmerman San Diego has become a leader in community Early September 2017policing and remained one of the safest big cities in America. Our next police Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 Select executive recruitment firmchief must build on her commitment to excellence and continue to forge 6 p.m.strong bonds with our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Faulconer. “The police September-October 2017chief serves all of San Diego so we want everyone to have a chance to partici-  Jacobs Center for Neighbor- Community feedback via communitypate in the selection process. I am encouraging San Diegans to attend thesecommunity forums so the public’s voice is heard.” hood Innovation forums and online survey 404 Euclid Ave. October-November 2017 All input received will be used throughout the recruitment and selection San Diego, CA 92114 Chief candidate recruitmentprocess, which will be managed by the City’s Chief Operating Officer Scott Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017Chadwick, on behalf of Mayor Faulconer. The City will be hiring an executive December 2017-January 2018recruitment firm to assist in the process. 1 p.m. Candidate interviews January 2018                    “I look forward to the upcoming recruitment and selection process for the  Mira Mesa Senior Center Selection of new chiefnew San Diego police chief,” said Council President Cole. “I am eager to re- 8460 Mira Mesa Blvd. February 2018ceive community input so we can decide on an individual who will continue San Diego, CA 92126effective community policing strategies.” Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 City Council confirmation hearing *This is 6 p.m. subject to change. Multiple rounds of interviews are anticipated as part of the process. To helpensure the selection process is not compromised, the names of interview pan-  St. Paul’s Cathedral Pursuant to City Charter Section 57, the newelists will be shared after a selection has been made. 2728 Sixth Avenue police chief will be appointed by Mayor Faul- San Diego, CA 92103 coner and the appointment will be confirmed “I am looking forward to the beginning of the Police Chief selection pro- Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 by a majority of the City Council.   6 p.m.Box Stop Greeter Turns 10H by Isabella Clump HeroollfyficBiaelrrAyK, bCutnaatmBeoixs SBtoonpa, nthzea’s Alodvaemrs”s, aAdvdesnuTeruaer,e“aainsdaHcoomllymtuhnriivtyesoofndobgeing iconic neighborhood shipping, the daily recipient of so much extra attention”. 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15SEPTEMBER 2017 | Successful Summer of It’s Flea And Tick Season. Music at SDSU Are Your Pets Protected?O By Teresa Monaco By Megan Riva, nce finals are over and students leave campus for the summer, the Owner Of Barkin’dales On Rolando Blvd. SDSU School of Music and Dance hosts a diverse array of youth summer music camps. This summer, over 350 students were served P reventative measures are so important in the fight against fleas and by the five unique camp offerings through the School of Music and ticks. No dog or cat should ever have to suffer something that is easyDance and the Community Music School, including the San Diego Summer to prevent. Fleas can cause all kinds of issues: pets can get flea aller-Music Institute, Drum Major Camp, BassFest, Hausmann Chamber Music gies, hot spots, skin infections and tape worm. Ticks can spread diseases likeProgram, and Bravo International Music Academy. Lyme disease, Ehrlichia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.Increased attendance from year’s past All of these are easily prevented with proper treatment. We often hear fromThe San Diego Summer Music Institute, one of southern California’s premier customers that they are concerned about what is in the medicine and is itsummer music camps, saw an increase of 30 students this year which added safe for their pets. Well, they make all kinds of safer, gentler options. Youran entire new band to the ensemble roster. 200 music students made up three option should never be to forgo treatment all together. That will only lead toconcert bands, one string orchestra, 11 string chamber groups, a new pro- discomfort for you and your pet.gram track that included pianists, and two concerts performed by the studentensembles. Additionally, the camp maintained its partnership with San Diego It is always best to talk to your vet about what is the best option for yourWinds by featuring the ensemble in a performance for students and the pub- pets and family and to find out what is working, because every year we seelic. treatments stop working. Those fleas are sneaky and the medicine is expen- sive, so you want to make sure you are getting the right one for your pet. You Another camp hosted at SDSU was the Drum Major Camp, which ex- also want to make sure you are using the right dosage amount: too much orpanded from three days in past years to four days this summer. Drum Major too little can also cause harm. Never share your dog’s medicine with your catCamp helps students hone their skills in spinning for competitions, field since that can be dangerous.conducting, and leadership. This year, the camp served 40 students. Once an infestation starts it’s hard to get rid of it, so save yourself a head-Success through the Community Music School ache and your pet discomfort by keeping them up to date on their medica-The School of Music and Dance’s Community Music School presented two tion. Your pets will thank you for it.camps this summer, including the successful inaugural year of Bass Fest andthe Hausmann Chamber Music Program. The Hausmann Chamber Music A day at Barkin’dales. No fleas here. Just fun!Program had 21 participants and five faculty members, while the Bass Fest SERVING THEhad 15 double bass players and seven faculty members. Both camps took NEIGHBORHOODplace at the same time and shared faculty recitals, movement classes, perfor- FOR 9 YEARSmance anxiety seminars, and singing for instrumentalists. “I would recom-mend Bass Fest. It’s very fun, makes you work hard, and you get to meet newfriends,” says camper Clayton Trent, 14. Clayton’s mother, Holly Trent, adds“Both of us felt that he definitely learned from the experience, and grew bothmusically and socially. He particularly enjoyed the jazz workshop as that’s hisarea of interest, and I enjoyed the wide variety of music at the final recital.”International music experiencesThe second year of Bravo International Music Academy brought in 80 stu-dents from the United States and around the world. There were 30 facultymembers, 12 concerts, 19 masterclasses, and more than 500 individuallessons taught over two weeks at Bravo. It is the first international summermusic academy in San Diego. Finally, the Westwind Brass Workshop taught 21 students over the course ofone week. There were two students from Baja California, and in the past theprogram has worked with the U.S. Consulate to host up to 15 brass playersfrom that region. This all-ages camp also hosted 4 senior citizens for the 2017workshop. The brass quintet, trumpet, trombone, horn, low brass, and fullbrass ensembles performed a free Saturday afternoon concert to showcase thework put in throughout the week. The School of Music and Dance provides clinic and educational opportuni-ties for school-aged students throughout the semester and the summer alike.Visit music.sdsu.edu or our Facebook for updates on summer camps as theybecome available. Visit the Community Music School’s website to learn moreabout music opportunities for school-aged children during the school year. MACKENZIE WE’VE GOT IT RAW Manager BARKINDALE’S IS EXCITED 4834 Rolando Boulevard • San Diego, CA 92115 TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW LINE OF RAW PRODUCTS. www.barkindales.com PRIMAL RAW BONES * BEEF MARROW * LAMB FEMUR *BUFFALO CENTER CUTS GOAT’S MILK * 16 OUNCE * 32 OUNCE

16 | SEPTEMBER 2017Friends Of Balboa Park Acquiring Historic Balboa Park Carousel BY: REEMA MAKANI BOCCIA, APROfficial ribbon cutting to transfer ownership to nonprofit Friends of Balboa Park. Friends of Balboa Park has entertainment and much more. said Friends of Balboa Park Executive Steen and his family, the sellers, spearheaded major capital improve-acquired the historic Balboa Park There more than 3,200 riders on the Director John Bolthouse. “Since owned the carousel for more than ment initiatives throughout TheCarousel and launched a capital carousel and around 10,000 atten- 1999, Friends has partnered with the 40 years. Park, including information kiosks,campaign to complete funds for the dees who celebrated the festivities, City Parks & Recreation Department restoration of the historic gate housessale and restoration. The goal of the among them Councilmember Chris to help fund projects throughout the “We decided to sell to the Carousel and lily pond, Adopt-A-Plot, benchcampaign is $3 million through Ward, Supervisor Ron Roberts as Park, and the Carousel is our largest to a San Diego organization who tributes, tree dedications, and other2020. Escrow closed on June 30, well as numerous other elected offi- undertaking yet.We need the public’s would appreciate and maintain it for programs that facilitate the commu-2017, and poised the nonprofit to cials and community leaders will support in funding the endeavor, and future generations,” said Steen. “We nity’s direct involvement in themaintain uninterrupted operation of help celebrate the momentous occa- are looking forward to continuing to are grateful for the opportunity to enhancement of Balboa Park.the carousel. sion. the Carousel being in the spotlight, work with Friends to help preserve just as was intended more than a cen- this shining gem for the 'Jewel of San To support the capital campaign, Friends kicked off its capital cam- “The Carousel was one of very few tury ago.” Diego’ for people from around the visit www.BalboaParkCarousel.org.paign with a major community cel- privately owned assets in Balboa world to enjoy.”ebration on July 25 – National Park, and our taking over its owner- Located off Park Blvd. and Zoo Editor’s note: Read about BalboaCarousel Day. The festivities included ship aligns perfectly with Friends’ Place, the Carousel has been privately Friends of Balboa Park is an affin- Park’s Executive Director John Bolt-free rides on the Balboa Park mission to preserve and maintain the owned for more than 100 years by a ity group that enhances and main- house in our Rolando News coverCarousel, face painting, children’s Park for future generations to come,” few different San Diego families. Bill tains The Park through donations story. and Park programs. The group hasOriginal carousel in Tent City in Coronado The community enjoyed free Carousel rides and festivities on the first annual National Carousel Day on July 25

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18 | SEPTEMBER 2017 Women's History Theater Festival Women's History comes to life this September in Liberty StationJ oin the Women's Museum Tea with Eleanor Female Voices of Hollywood: Golda’s Balcony of California and American Imagine, an invitation to visit the The Golden Age of Musicals The life and times of Golda Meir, History Theater for three White House to have an afternoon An evening of music celebrating a woman who rose from the po- weekends of plays celebrating tea with the First Lady, Eleanor the female voices of the musicals groms of Russia to the halls of theextraordinary women in politics Roosevelt. Buying a ticket will give made in the 1930’s and the 1940’s. Knesset in Israel, to become oneand entertainment, September one just that. Annette Hubbell, Hollywood’s galaxy of great of the most influential leaders of16th – October 30th, 2017. The a veteran actress from southern female voices included Ginger the Twentieth Century. Directedplays this year include an inter- California, brings the First Lady Rogers, Jeanette McDonald, Do- by Melissa Malloy, and starringactive one women show about alive during the fateful years of ris Day, the Andrew Sisters, Lena M. Susan, Golda’s Balcony cov-First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a the Great Depression and World Horne and the legendary Judy ers the story of a people whomusical review of women from War II. This tea includes tea, deli- Garland. These were the golden faced centuries of discrimination,the Golden Age of Hollywood, cious desserts, stories about the years when Hollywood studios segregation, and abuse through-and Golda's Balcony, the longest- president and the men and women produced musicals to relieve the out European history. When therunning one-woman show in who guided the nation during this stress of the Depression and War horrors of the Holocaust wereBroadway history. era. years. Get your tickets early for acknowledged, Jewish leadersThe Women's History Theater September 16 &17 at 4:00 PM this spin down memory lane star- demanded a return to their his-Festival is an annual event that Tickets: $25 per person OR $100 ring San Diego’s professional torical homeland. When the statetakes place at the Women's Mu- for a table of four September 16, 17, 23, 24 of Israel was established by theseum in Liberty Station tickets Tickets: $14.00 Gen Admission • United Nations in 1948, Goldacan be purchased at the Women's $12.00 seniors, Students, Military Meir was one of those foundersMuseum of California website, who eventually rose to lead herwomensmueumca.org new nation in a war for survival. The one-woman play includes the names and voices of many world leaders of the 1950’s and 60’s. September 23, 24, 30 and Octo- ber 1 Tickets: $14.00 Gen Admission • $12.00 seniors, Students, Military American History Theater http:// www.americanhistorytheater.org/ American History Theater is a new up-and-coming official 501C3 nonprofit dedicated to bringing the stories of history's most influential women through theater, and raising awareness around women's issues, with a continued focus on military women. Through theater we look to shed light on the triumphs and struggles of women throughout history and address issues such as Military Sexual Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress.The Women's Museum of California is one of 3 brick and mortar museums in the country which focuses on women's history and the onlyone in California. Founded in 1983, our mission is to educate and inspire future generations about the experiences and contributions ofwomen have made throughout history. The WMC features a variety of changing exhibits and displays on women's history, sponsors work-shop and lecture series, develops and implements educational and cultural events, including art shows, live performances and presenta-tions; maintains a library, archive & collections.

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20 | SEPTEMBER 2017ART OF THE AMERICAS Pre-Columbian Art from Mingei’s Collection The Mingei International Muse- (wind instruments), roller stamps Dish, 700-900 A.D., Panama. Unknown artist. Slip painted terracotta. Collection ofum will present more than 125 used for decorating cloth, as well as Mingei International Museum; purchase made possible by a generous gift from Akaloaobjects in “Art of the Americas — adornments such as beads and ear Resource Foundation.Pre-Columbian Art from Mingei’s plugs. A rare collection of Maya tex- Stone Sculpture, c. 1440-1520 A.D., Teno-Collection,” the most comprehen- tile fragments and ancient bead chitlan, Mexico. Unknown artist. Basalt.sive presentation to date of the strands will also be presented. Bequest of the Robert Bruce Inveraritymuseum’s significant holdings of Estate.objects used by people from the One of the few exhibitions of Polychrome Chip and Dip Vessel, 700-ancient cultures of Mexico, Central ancient art, “Art of the Americas” is 1100 A.D. Panama. Unknown artist. Slipand South America. part of Pacific Standard Time: painted terracotta. Collection of Mingei LA/LA. International Museum; purchase made pos- The exhibit opens Sept. 16 and sible by a generous gift from Akaloaruns through Feb. 18, 2018 Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA is Resource Foundation. a far-reaching and ambitious explo- Objects featured in the exhibition ration of Latin American and Latinostraddle cultural boundaries — art in dialogue with Los Angeles.from the Maya civilization in Mex- Supported by grants from the Gettyico to the Moche civilization in Peru Foundation, Pacific Standard Time:— as well as numerous ancient tra- LA/LA takes place from Septemberditions and cultures from western 2017 through January 2018 at moreMexico. than 70 cultural institutions across Southern California, from Los Objects range from those made Angeles to Palm Springs, and fromfor ritual and ceremonial use — fig- San Diego to Santa Barbara. Pacificurines, vessels and sculptures Standard Time is an initiative of thedepicting gods, shamans, animals, Getty. The presenting sponsor ismarine life and floral motifs — to Bank of America.objects for domestic use includingjars, bowls, spindle whorls, ocarinasIndonesian Shadow Puppets Current Mingei exhibit showing through March 18, 2018 The Mingei’s current exhibition, Shadow Puppet-Tree of Life. (Kayon or Gunungan) – front view Late 20th Century. Shadow Puppet-Tree of Life. (Kayon or Gunungan) -back view. Late 20th Century. Java,“Indonesiam Shadow Puppets,” is being Java, Indonesia. Painted parchment, hide, bone. Gift of Edward Inskeep. Indonesia. Painted parchment, hide, bone. Gift of Edward Inskeep. (Photo by Katieshown in the Warren Theater Gallery. (Photo by Katie Gardner) Gardner) Shadow puppet performances havebeen a highly-refined and complex sto-rytelling tradition in parts of Indonesiafor hundreds of years. Known as wayangkulit, these flat puppets are cut andpunched from water buffalo hide andthen colorfully painted, usually on bothsides. Sticks or handles made from waterbuffalo horn or wood, attached to thebase and limbs of each puppet, enable itto come to life in the hands of the dha-lang, or puppeteer, who sits behind a cot-ton screen and manipulates the puppetswhile narrating a story. This intimate installation in the Muse-um’s Theater Gallery will feature approx-imately 30 puppets, which depict the vastrepertoire of heroes and heroines,demons and pranksters featured in thegreat Hindu epics, the Mahābhārata andRāmāyaṇa, as well as local gods andmythical subjects. Puppet performancesprovide entertainment, a sense of com-munity, as well as an opportunity forsacred and secular instruction. Tradition-al performances are always accompaniedby a gamelan, a musical ensemble com-prised of gongs, drums, xylophones andstringed instruments.



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23SEPTEMBER 2017 |\"WHAT'S GROWING ON?\"By Robin Clarke, CACG Gardener, 2017 The College Area Community Garden: Now and the FutureA s the summer days wane and harvest season is upon us, I have been up to my eyeballs in tomatoes, cucumbers and squash and haven’t been paying much attention to the general goingson in the garden. The other day I raised my head and looked around.The CACG is almost unrecognizable today as compared to 2013 whenthe first 25 garden boxes were established. In the last four years therehas been tremendous growth in infrastructure, amenities and partici-pation. There are now 102 raised garden boxes for starters and we areapproaching full capacity. So, I figured it was time for an update to letreaders know our current status. I caught up with garden President(and one of the founding members) Henry Bertram to find out what’shappening now and what’s planned for the not–too-distant future. Gardeners currently enjoy well thought out and built amenities front gate, established table grape vines are flourishing, having just beenincluding a 900 sq. ft. shaded area for resting, classes, meetings and harvested.social events. There are three administrative sheds where material andgarden tools are stored, a gardener storage shed, a hand-wash station In addition to our existing beehive, we are now working to attractwith solar panels on its roof, a rain catchment system currently hold- “solo” bees in wood towers we recently purchased. Solo bees are ex- cellent pollinators since they don’t require a hive. Their pollination is many times more efficient. Our new wood bee towers were designed and built by Candace Vanderhoff ’s Solo Bee Company. Gardeners have also planted perimeter wildflowers to attract as many bees and butter- flies as possible. More wildflower plantings are planned. What’s next for the garden?ing about 3,000 gallons of water, 23 water faucets to nearly eliminate Henry highlighted some of the future additions. At least six morehaving to wait, and two large outdoor bins to hold cuttings until they raised bed garden boxes will be built. Building a larger fenced-in gar-can be ground up for composting. Our composting area is large and dener storage area is a top priority. Not to be missed is the long awaitedvery efficient with three 7’ x 7’ bins, each being about six feet tall. A chicken coop with its safe, fenced outdoor run. Improvements to or-combination of green cuttings, spent plants and some soil come di- chard irrigation lines are upcoming, and a major improvement to therectly from the garden. Added to that are organic food scraps which center service road is planned. A pump with a long purple hose is com-are donated weekly by the nearby SDSU Children’s Center. Compost ing that will enable gardeners to use the “purple pipe” (non-potable)is being “cooked” constantly and checked on once a week by a trained stored rainwater out to their raised boxes. A Vermiculture (worm)worker who monitors temperature, moisture level and ph balance. box is in the planning stages. Also, research is ongoing into alternativeResearched and designed by CACG vice-president Glen Brandenburg, growing methods like hydroponics and aquaponics.this automatically aerating composter will be the subject of a futurearticle. Garden events are definitely on the upswing. With the participation of S.D. Master Gardeners, the San Diego Community Garden Network The fruit tree orchards currently feature a total of 36 trees with about (representing about 100 S.D. County area community gardens) re-25 more planned for the next 6 months. More citrus, some bananas, cently asked our garden to become one of six County centers for gardenseveral avocado, and other fruit trees are expected to be added. manager meetings, training events, etc. This means more workshops,Two 25 foot long by seven foot high berry tunnels were built this year special events and Master Gardener presentations. Add that to our ownusing arches made from plastic pipes. Already, thornless blackberry schedule of garden tours, volunteer work parties, BBQs and other socialvines are shooting up towards the sky. A variety of melon vines were events and it’s easy to see how our garden stays relevant and even flour-also planted under the arches. At a special grape vine area near the ishes. Clearly the future of the CACG is bright. Potential new gardeners are encouraged to contact us for more information by visiting our website: collegeareagarden.org. Schedule a visit so you can come look around and enjoy this gem in the heart of San Diego. Robin Clarke lives in San Diego. She is a contributing writer who volunteers and leases space at the non-profit, organic and sustainable College Area Community Garden.

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