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4 charged in fatal Coast Guard crash BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON

Protesters on both sides of the homelessness issue in Ocean Beach engage in heated debate along Newport Avenue recently over a bumper sticker being PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON sold by The Black reading: “Welcome to Ocean Beach. Please Don’t Feed Our Bums.”

Homeless debate reignites passions in OB BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON Homelessness, a contentious issue in Ocean Beach that has triggered recent shouting matches, arguments and protests, was a topic discussed in earnest by a cross-section of the community July 6 at Sacred Heart Church. More than 200 people packed the church’s parish hall for a local faith-based community forum to discuss the ripple effects of the local homelessness population and a slate of possible solutions. “It just seemed like we were going the wrong direction, that we weren’t going toward any solutions,” said Thomas Ziegert, pastor at Point Loma United Methodist Church. “Nobody was seemingly on the same page. We’re looking for a page.” Long a tense topic in Ocean Beach, the A community forum led by faith-based organizations drew roughly 200 participants in Ocean Beach

USS Bennington’s fiery fate to be remembered BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON

A selection committee comprised of representatives from the city of San Diego, Centre City Development Corporation (CCDC) and the commission, as well as community members from several community organizations, chose that proposal over another option, which was submitted by Father Joe’s Villages, a non-profit entity that has provided homeless services through St. Vincent de Paul Village for more than 60 years. Originally, the selection committee rejected both proposals because each called for new construction of facilities. The committee then asked both teams to revise their submissions with a strategy for utilizing an existing buildSEE CENTER, Page 5

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on July 6 to field concerns and diffuse tensions over the issue of homelessness and wayward tranPHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON

City committee poised to mull downtown homeless service center ter’s proposed location in the heart of the city’s financial district. The city’s Land Use and Housing CommitThe plan endorsed by the commission tee (LU&H) was expected to make a decision at would create a “one-stop” homeless service its July 14 meeting on whether to support the center at the WTC that would house up to San Diego Housing Commission’s recommen- 225 homeless people and provide assistance dation to establish a new permanent homeless such as medical and mental health care, case service center in downtown’s World Trade management and job hunting resources, all Center building, 1250 Sixth Ave. under one roof. Results of the meeting were unavailable at The plan was submitted by People Assisting press time. the Homeless (PATH) in response to a request The commission first presented the recom- for proposals issued in April 2009. Under its mendation to LU&H in April, but committee proposal, PATH would work with Affirmed members decided to table the issue for 90 days Housing Group to create 150 interim beds to provide more time for public outreach, and 75 permanent supportive housing units amid protests from community members and in the WTC, then partner with Family Health local business representatives about the cen- Centers of San Diego for ongoing services.

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Locals are set to solemnly remember one of San Diego’s oldest and most fiery naval tragedies. The annual commemoration of the USS Bennington explosions 105 years ago will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on Saturday, July 17. “It’s really a very moving service,” said volunteer and historian Karen Scanlon. On July 21, 1905, two boilers exploded aboard the USS Bennington in San Diego Harbor. The explosion killed 65 sailors and one officer aboard the Navy gun boat. “It was one of the deadliest This granite obelisk stands at Fort peacetime disasters for the Rosecrans National Cemetery in U.S. Navy,” Scanlon said. “It tribute to the 65 sailors killed aboard the USS Bennington in was a critical incident.” 1905 in San Diego Harbor — one of Since the centennial com- the deadliest peacetime disasters memoration of the USS Ben- for the U.S. Navy. COURTESY PHOTO nington in 2005, the local chapter of Sons of the American Revolution has coordinated the ceremony. Philip Hinshaw is the organizer of the event.

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BY HILLARY SCHULER-JONES | THE BEACON

The four U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) petty officers involved in a boat crash that killed an 8-year-old bystander late last year on San Diego Bay have been charged with a total of 12 criminal counts. Rear Adm. Joseph Castillo, commander of the 11th Coast Guard District — A U.S. Coast Guard boat like this was involved in a fatal crash with a civilian which includes San Diego — vessel Dec. 20 on San Diego Bay, formally charged the four killing an 8-year-old boy. Four Coast crewmembers July 1. Guard crewmembers face criminal “These are charges and charges. U.S. COAST GUARD COURTESY PHOTO accusations, and they are innocent until proven guilty in the proceedings,” said Dan Dewell, an 11th District spokesman. The collision between a 33-foot USCG boat and a 26-foot Sea Ray runabout occurred during the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights on Dec. 20, killing Anthony DeWeese of Rancho Peñasquitos and injuring five others. Charges were brought against the Coast Guard crewmembers under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). “When you have an investigation after any accident, investigators go in and as they go along, if they run across information and evidence that looks like it might be a violation of the UCMJ, they bring it up to the authority. That’s the step we’re at,” Dewell said. Petty Officer Paul A. Ramos, coxswain of the boat, faces

Will Floatopias dry up?

Summer music concerts return

The floating drinking parties created as a way to skirt the city’s beach alcohol ban could be targeted next. 2

Families can explore plenty of musical options with the return of the Point Loma Summer Concerts and the annual Music at Dusk series. 6, 9

Peninsula’s track phenoms A brother-sister duo from Point Loma has been busy shattering records and making their marks at La Jolla Country Day. 17

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Are Floatopias next to dry up?

Floating partiers might see the days of Floatopia numbered if the City Council endorses a recommendation by the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee to close a loophole in the beach alcohol ban in the waters off Mission Bay, Sail Bay and Fiesta Island.

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A unanimous vote by the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee will send a proposal to the City Council that supporters hope will close the loophole in the beach alcohol ban and put an end to future Floatopia events. Floatopias, also referred to as “Floatillas” and “Inner2bapalooza,” involve participants consuming alcohol while floating on Mission Bay in blow-up, non-motorized devices such as rafts, tubes and large “kiddie pools.” Partygoers take advantage of a loophole in the beach alcohol ban by drinking legally because they are not touching the shoreline, where alcohol consumption is banned. There have been four Floatopia events since August 2009 in Mission Bay, three at Sail Bay and one off of Fiesta Island. At the June 30 meeting at San Diego City Hall, the committee, made up of council members Marti Emerald, Tony Young, Sherri Lightner and Todd Gloria, heard the proposal from chief lifeguard Rick Wurtz and police Capt. Chris Ball asking the committee to approve a motion to add the definition of bather to the San Diego Municipal Code 56.54, which bans the consumption of alcohol on the city’s beaches. The committee’s recommendation now heads to the full City Council for

consideration. A bather would be defined as “a person swimming, floating, wading, body surfing with or without the use of a floatation device …” The addition of this term would make it illegal for those floating within one marine league of the shoreline, equivalent to three nautical miles, to drink alcohol in the water. The original ordinance did not address alcohol consumption in the water, Wurtz said. “If this passes it’s going to solve Floatopia for us,” Ball said. San Diego lifeguards estimate that between 1,500 and 6,000 people attend each of these events. The lifeguards have made numerous rescues and are responsible for controlling the crowds at the events. “In addition to water rescues, we have a myriad of medical aids,” Wurtz said. One such alcohol-related rescue involved a person who was so intoxicated, the person was unable to stand in shallow water and needed to be rescued by lifeguards, Wurtz said. The two most recent events have cost the city more than $20,000 in necessary funds to facilitate extra safety personnel on scene from both the Lifeguard Service and the fire and emergency medical services.

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Smaller crowds, fewer incidents emerge during Fourth holiday weekend BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON

City officials estimated about 1 million people paid local beaches a visit over the July 4 holiday weekend, fewer than last year, in part due to cloudy weather along the coast. Those who did hit the sand were relatively well-behaved, as the weekend passed without any major incidents, officials said. “Despite the large crowds at the beaches, bays, parks and entertainment districts, there were no significant incidents and the weekend proved to be a safe and enjoyable one for visitors and residents alike,” said San Diego Police Department (SDPD) Northern Division Capt. Chris Ball. On local beaches, the SDPD handed out 169 misdemeanor alcohol citations from 7 a.m. Friday, July 2 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 5 –— 19 less than last year. There were three felony arrests during this year’s holiday weekend, six less than in 2009. Sobriety checkpoints were set up on both Garnet and Grand avenues in Pacific Beach on July 2, and police arrested 40 drivers on suspicion of DUI.

Fireworks illuminate the water around the Ocean Beach Pier during the annual community pyrotechnics show on the Fourth of July. COURTESY PHOTO BY JOE EWING

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“From Kellogg Park at La Jolla Shores to south Mission, everyone was having a great Fourth of July weekend and we just didn’t see the problems out there,” Ball said. In the water, city lifeguards made a total of 232 rescues, 30 less than in 2009. The busiest day on city beaches was July 4, when 584,750 people staked out a spot on the sand. “The water temperature dipped down to 62 and 63 degrees and that has a big influence on the number of people that go out and hang out in the water,” said Lifeguard Lt. Andy Lerum. “Once the water warms up, we increase the number of rescues because of the sheer number of people.” After the July 4 festivities, Surfrider Foundation San Diego County Chapter held its seventh annual Morning After Mess beach cleanup day. On the morning of July 5, more than 750 volunteers picked up 2,300 pounds of trash and 8,000 cigarette butts from five sites around San Diego County, including Belmont Park in Mission Beach and Sail Bay. “It seemed like the beach was relatively clean this year. We were pleasantly surprised,” said Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter coordinator Bill Hickman. “There were still some issues on some surrounding streets, sidewalks and parks, but to have less of a mess on the beach was a great thing.” In Pacific Beach, the cleanup included Kate Sessions Park. Hickman said volunteers at the park had their hands full. “They just noticed lots of packaging left behind,” Hickman said. “It seems like they had a big crowd up there and not everyone used all the trash cans that were provided. Luckily, it wasn’t right next to the beach or ocean, so we had a little extra time to clean it up.”

Above: Persistent cloudcover chased away many beachgoers during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Still, roughly 1 million people sought out the beach like these adventurous folks in Ocean Beach. Left: Lifeguard Alex Rosen safely returns to shore after rescuing a surfer in distress over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Rosen had jumped off the Ocean Beach Pier to assist the surfer, who was caught PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON in a rip tide.

Volunteers help clean up the mess from the previous night’s annual Fourth of July post-fireworks marshmallow fight PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON in Ocean Beach.

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Junior Lifeguard program swimming through summer BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON With summer in full swing, more than 500 9- to 17-year-olds are storming local beaches as part of the San Diego Junior Lifeguard program. The two-session program started in June and will run through mid-August. “The classroom is great, but to get them out there and not just let them hear about it or see it on a video — they get to live it,” said program manager James Murphy. “It’s learning by doing.” Thanks to a new location at south Mission Beach, the Junior Lifeguard program added a handful of new recruits this year. The program rotates between south Mission and Santa Clara daily with weekly trips to city beaches in La Jolla, Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach. “We’re trying to add new things to the program and hopefully can expand it from here into other areas in the not too distant future,” Murphy said. “We want to keep kids engaged in healthy things.” The first session of junior lifeguards visited Ocean Beach on July 7 and the second session will visit OB Aug. 11. An annual tradition of the program is the OB Pier jump, when junior lifeguards take the plunge from 30 feet above the ocean. The jump was a focal point of the July 7 Junior Lifeguard session in Ocean Beach. Students in the program are split up into three groups — “A,” “B,” and “C,” — based on age and time in a 100-meter swim. The top lifeguards in the “A” class are “Cadets.” “It’s a lot of jumping and shouting and having fun when they’re younger and then we get more into competition and do

things, and then when they’re older we get them on some tools to use that they wouldn’t get in different places,” Murphy said. The activities junior lifeguards participate in include surfing, health and wellness, fin painting and environmental awareness. The first session of students graduates July 20 and the second session graduates Aug. 20. “It gives them skills in order to perform in the ocean,” Murphy said, “and hopefully prepares them for careers in lifeguarding, firefighting or any other public service, if not just having great skills for life.” New elements in this year’s slate included a Navy SEAL day on July 6. Junior lifeguards had their minds and bodies exercised equally. “There is a mental toughness lecture and then they go through a push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, swim and run course with the SEALS,” Murphy said. Murphy said he would like to see the Junior Lifeguard program expand its curriculum in the near future to include an Explorer Scout program that involves cliff rescues and operating boats. The costrecoverable program leans on help from organizations such as the nonprofit San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation to keep growing. “They helped us get into the stand-up paddle arena,” Murphy said. “We needed funding to buy the boards and they came up and bought us 22 stand-up paddleboards.” For more information, visit www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/junior/index.shtm l. To contribute to the program, visit www.sdjgfoundation.org.

Junior Lifeguard program instructors take a 40-foot leap of faith July 7 during the traditional Ocean Beach Pier jump, once the PHOTOS BY DON BALCH I THE BEACON younger participants finished their own leaps.

Left: Serious-looking San Diego Junior Lifeguard program attendees mentally prepare for a big drop off the Ocean Beach Pier on July 7. Right: A smiling San Diego Junior Lifeguard looks back at the crowd on the Ocean Beach Pier after her jump.

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Residents and transients break up into discussion groups to address the issue of homelessness in Ocean Beach PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON during a community forum July 6.

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homeless situation has recently turned ugly. In response to aggressive panhandling by a looselylinked band of transient youths, local retailer The Black created green and yellow stickers that read “Welcome to Ocean Beach. Please Don’t Feed Our Bums.” That sticker appears to have contributed to an already sticky situation that exists between local residents, business owners and transients, who are clearly divided between the “take back our streets” mentality and those who subscribe to the defining “live and let live” Ocean Beach philosophy. According to Ziegert, seemingly everyone in the weeks leading up to the community forum had different and conflicting opinions on the issue. “Churches were doing our feeding and sheltering, the merchants were upset about the homeless that were panhandling and scaring away people — particularly customers — and our neighbors were mad because we were letting people hang around the church,” Ziegert said. The faith-based community in Ocean Beach got the ball rolling on this issue to get the community on the same page when it comes to homelessness. With the help of the San Diego Restorative

Justice Mediation Program, the initial meeting got people talking to each other, something that recently seemed unimaginable. “We’ve really just begun to work so that we can all have an understanding about what our common desire is,” Ziegert said. After a brief introduction by Sacred Heart pastor Ron Hebert, those in attendance broke into 10 smaller groups called “peace circles,” to discuss eight questions about the community in general. Members in the mediated groups were each given a turn to speak on each of the topics — and lengthy conversations ensued. “I think what we’ll find is that we can have a sense that we can do it together and I think that what we will find is our common ground tonight,” Ziegert said. “We can then build up other meetings for a more specific direction.” According to Ziegert, the faith-based community will hold two to three future meetings to discuss homelessness in Ocean Beach, with the next meeting to be held in about six weeks. While the July 6 meeting involved mostly talking, the faithbased group plans to use future meetings to pursue solutions to the homelessness conflict in Ocean Beach. “This is phase one of us getting to know that we actually all feel the same way about things,” Ziegert said. “We want the same Ocean Beach.”

ing. The PATH/Affirmed team came back with a proposal for the WTC site, while Father Joe’s declined to revise its proposal, Fisher said. Caryl Iseman, a 10-year East Village resident who was part of the selection committee and who also co-chaired the homeless advisory committee during the building of Petco Park, said that after thoroughly evaluating both proposals, she was confident that PATH had the best solution, and she criticized some of the temporary services proposed by Father Joe’s that she said promote homelessness rather than breaking the cycle that drives it. “His proposal frankly has all the things that most of the residents in East Village oppose: a lot of shelter beds, which we really didn’t want, the inand-out [services] like the Neil Good Day Centers, which we really don’t want … what people don’t understand is that, while it’s good that you are helping the homeless, you’re not really [helping them] — you are enabling them to be homeless rather than being a solution,” Iseman said. “You enable them when they know that they can bed down for a night, but then they are back on the street the next day. They’ll keep doing this and

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the most charges. Ramos was charged with involuntary manslaughter (punishable by 10 years maximum confinement), aggravated assault (3 to 6 years maximum), negligently hazarding a vessel (2 years maximum) and dereliction of duty (3 months maximum and two-thirds reduction of pay). Petty Officer Ian M. Howell was charged with negligent homicide (3 years maximum), aggravated assault, negligently causing a vessel to be hazarded (2 years maximum) and dereliction of duty. Petty Officer Brittany N. Rasmussen was charged with negligent homicide, aggravated assault and dereliction of duty. Petty Officer Lavelle M. Teague appeared to be

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doing this and doing this as long as no one breaks the cycle.” Father Joe, however, is adamant that the programs he currently runs are not contributing to the problem. “People who say that have not been down there, and don’t see what we do …We have everything a homeless person needs to go through rehabilitation on the same site — we have medical, we have dental, we have psychiatric, we have addiction, we have job training, we have literacy, computer training — you name it, we have it on site.” He said he believes the best way to address homelessness is to provide both temporary and permanent solutions that will benefit a variety of people. “Emergency is not the only answer; permanent is not the only answer. You need to have a continuum where people will get the type of program they need to put their lives back together,” he said. If the committee approves PATH’s plan, it will move to the City Council, which will vote on whether to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with the PATH/Affirmed team. That agreement would allow the developer/operator to begin evaluating what needs to happen in order to make the proposed project a reality, said Cissy Fisher, vice president, special housing initiatives for the commission.

the least culpable crewmember, according to investigators, and was charged with dereliction of duty. With the exception of dereliction of duty, each of the other four more serious charges include dishonorable discharge from the USCG. Dewell said the charges levied are unprecedented. “According to all the legal staff here on the West Coast and back in Washington [D.C.], no one could recall charges of this magnitude being filed against somebody in the Coast Guard in connection with them performing their duty,” Dewell said. The next step in the legal process is an Article 32 investigation, which is similar to a criminal trial. Dewell said the investigation will take place in several weeks, either in San Diego or at the 11th District headquarters in Alameda. “It typically takes several weeks to work out the logistics and schedules of various lawyers and people involved,” Dewell said.

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THURSDAY · JULY 15, 2010 THE PENINSULA BEACON

Point Loma Summer Concerts bring locals music, summer fun BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON For the past decade, the free Point Loma Summer Concerts have been seasonal music to the Peninsula’s ears. The five-week concert series, put on by the Point Loma Association (PLA), begins anew at Point Loma Park on Friday, July 16. “It just makes everybody excited that summer is here and is just so wonderful to kick off the season,” said PLA Concert Committee chair Martha Phillips. The Point Loma Summer Concerts have changed every year since 2001. A new aspect of this year’s series will start before the main act steps on the stage. “Because people come earlier to get a good seat in the grass or parking, we have added opening acts from 5:30 to 6 [p.m.],” Phillips said. “It’s just something more that we could do before the band comes on. We can’t really do anything afterward because it’s too dark out.” The opening acts will be geared toward the younger crowd. They will vary at each show and include a drum circle from the Recreational Music Center, and performances from Glen Fisher’s students and The Monarch School’s steel drum band. “Hopefully, it’s kids playing for kids,” Phillips said. As a result of growing attendance over the past few years, an ambulance is also required at the series. Phillips said she expects about 2,800 people to attend each of the free concerts. “We are all volunteers and it’s a collaborative event,” Phillips said. “All these people on the Peninsula participate to make the event what it is, and I think that’s part of what makes it so special.” The series kicks off July 16 with the high-energy variety dance band Atomic Groove from 6 to 8 p.m. Phillips said

POINT LOMA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES • When: 6 to 8 p.m., Fridays from July 16 through Aug. 13 • Where: Point Loma Park July 16 — Atomic Groove July 23 — Help! July 30 — Jumping Jack Flash Aug. 6 — The Screamin’ Primas Aug. 13 — The Mighty Untouchables those making the trip out to Point Loma Park should bring a picnic and come early to stake out a spot on the grass. The summer concerts are held on consecutive Fridays from July 16 to Aug. 13. The rest of the lineup includes Beatles tribute band Help! (July 23), Rolling Stones cover band Jumping Jack Flash (July 30), Louis Prima tribute band The Screamin’ Primas (Aug. 6) and classic pop and rock band The Mighty Untouchables (Aug. 13). The 2010 concert series costs $62,000 to put on, part of which PLA recoups during the raffles held at each concert. During each performance, PLA will raffle off a host of items in addition The Point Loma Summer Concert series returns to Point Loma Park from July 16 through Aug. 13. Atomic Groove will kick off this year’s series to other goodies donated by the concert- with lead singer Carrie Weiland (in red) playing cover songs. Dancing with her on stage are the Atomic Groove Fly Girls. PHOTO BY PAUL HANSEN s’ sponsors. “We have to get it covered with planned giving and the raffle,” Phillips said. ry orders. With these community banks being this summer, Point Loma residents and busitaken over by larger out-of-town institutions, the “Fundraising right now is not easy, so we’re nesses alike quickly began to contact the Bank. natural fear is a loss of local decision-making As of today, a significant number of Point depending on the raffle to pull us through.” and personalized service. Loma clients are already enjoying the benefits of Overflow parking is available at All SoulBy: Raymond Simas San Diego Trust, however has bucked this their relationship with San Diego Trust even s’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., industry trend, recording 22 consecutive quarbefore the scheduled opening of the Pt. Loma with free shuttle service to and from Point ters of profitability and doing so in a manner office. Not only does the Bank provide courier The turmoil in the banking industry over the Loma Park at the corner of Catalina past couple of years has led many to question the that minimizes risk, thus safeguarding their service, remote deposit capture and free ATM Boulevard and Varona Street. clients’ deposits. This unrivaled performance use anywhere in the world, more importantly, state of community banking in San Diego. This For more information, visit concern has been underscored by the recent clo- has come about as the result of a thoughtful and the folks at San Diego Trust are more than happy diligent approach, a fortress-like balance sheet, to come to “your” place of business to open your sures of San Diego National Bank, La Jolla Bank, www.plconcerts.org. “Just come and be happy,” Phillips and 1st Pacific Bank of California as well as the and exceptional customer service. It is no won- accounts and take care of your banking needs. Raymond Simas is SVP/Manager of San Diego said. “This is going to be a happy fact that several other local community banks der then, that once San Diego Trust Bank Trust. Mr. Simas can be reached at 619-823-7505. announced plans to open a Point Loma office find themselves operating under strict regulatoplace to be.” ADVERTORIAL

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“Sons of the American Revolution picked this up and decided they would do this because there was no connection between the Revolutionary War and the West Coast,” Scanlon said. Each annual commemoration honors a different party associated with the tragedy. This year’s hour-long ceremony will honor those who came to the assistance of the ship, which was too large at the time to be brought to the shore. “We are honoring the [Army and Navy] doctors, the nurses and the civilian volunteers who all came to the aid of the Bennington’s injured and dying,” Scanlon said. At the commemoration, a Navy doctor and nurse will speak, along with a woman who will read a part on behalf of the civilian volunteers involved with the USS Bennington. In addition, both the Sons of the American Revolution and the Navy will have color guard units at the cemetery. Fort Rosecrans is home to a granite obelisk USS Bennington monument, and 37 of the 66 servicemembers who died in the explosion are buried there. At the ceremony, each grave will have a volunteer standing by it as a symbol of the individual matronly support given to those in their final moments on the gun boat. “Every injured sailor had a nurse or motherly volunteer at his side,” Scanlon said. Although Scanlon said there are usually more volunteers than audience members at the event, she hopes locals will attend this year’s commemoration. If nothing else, they can come to learn about a relatively unknown part of San Diego history. “People that learn about this Bennington explosion are always fascinated with it just because it was such a horrific event,” Scanlon said. “It was a huge event for a small town at the time.”

Rafters and innertubers pack it up after a recent Floatopia. The alternative party event — designed to circumvent the beach alcohol ban — could be targeted by the City Council because of trash, safety and unruliness PHOTO BY KIRBY YAU issues.

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“The people organizing these events continue to remain anonymous,” Wurtz said. Floatopias are coordinated by social media networking sites like Facebook and Twitter which allow the word to spread through a network and, therefore, one individual cannot be held responsible. In addition to the health concerns and risks, Wurtz cited environmental concerns such as the destruction of eelgrass and the enormous amount of waste produced at the events. Concern for underage drinking and public drunkenness in addition to public urination and trespassing are all reasons Wurtz gave for the need to end Floatopia events. “At this point, we don’t have any reason to believe these are going to stop,” Wurtz said, citing an upcoming Floatopia event this month. The item was not on this week’s City Council’s docket but should appear sometime in July, according to District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer’s office. “This is not about personal freedom,” Emerald said. “This is about personal responsibility.”

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Aggressive, anti-social dogs have no place at park

What to Do to Avoid Sibling Problems When Caring for Mom Today, due in part, to blended families, the principles of family life that you believe in may no longer be valid. But because our parents are living longer and we still want to be connected, siblings are probably the most important part of the care giving structure. In Francine Russo’s book, “They’re Your Parents, Too: How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy,” she describes the “anger/guilt gridlock” that can cause great challenges for siblings in their efforts to help Mom and Dad. Part of this stems from the assumption that the siblings don’t need to discuss what they’re going to do for their parents because they will just know. A healthy relationship with your brothers and sisters requires respect, trust, reciprocity, affection and being able to disagree without passing judgment. How can the children work together to care for their parents, even if they can’t share the same exact responsibilities? Here are some tips to consider: Talk to each other and your parents before a crisis to learn about powers of attorney, living wills and long term care insurance. Ask your parents what they want, don’t assume and get it in writing. Deal with the most immediate issues first, such as safety. Get everyone involved in the decision making process. Stay in touch and apprised of any changes through emails or telephone. Realize and accept that there will be differences of opinions. Don’t accuse, try to reach a consensus for your parent’s sake. Get help from eldercare experts The RN Geriatric Care Managers at Innovative Healthcare Consultants can help you with a thorough plan of action. See our website at www.innovativehc.com or call us at (877) 731-1442.

On June 29, my dog was brutally attacked by a large black and white husky at Dusty Rhodes Dog Park in Ocean Beach. The incident took place around 6 p.m. My dog was dead on arrival to the veterinarian from a broken neck, internal injuries, shock and blood loss. This attack was unwarranted and unprovoked. The other dog had shown interest in my five-month-old Pomeranian puppy, who weighed 3 pounds, and my 6-month-old dapple dachshund — weighing 9 pounds — about 20 minutes before the attack. The owner grabbed her dog by the choke collar and removed it from my dogs, apologizing for her dog’s persistent interest in mine. I grabbed my puppy and my boyfriend grabbed his, and we moved ourselves to the other side of the dog park. At this time, we put leashes on our dogs to train them how to walk. The puppies were on leashes right next to us when it happened. The Husky came from behind and went in between us and grabbed the Pomeranian in its jaws, shaking and biting him to death. The other owner ran to her dog to try to get my dog from the other dog’s jaws as I was doing also. I rushed to the VCA up the street, where the puppy was pronounced dead on arrival. I also went to the urgent care to be treated for a minor dog bite. If you or anyone you know was at Dusty Rhodes Dog Park and saw this, or can tell me what happened after the incident, or know anything about this particular husky, please contact me or my boyfriend. I did get the owner’s name and number and have been in contact; but am looking for support of others who saw this as well.

This Pomeranian puppy was attacked and killed by a larger dog at Dusty Rhodes Dog Park on June 29. The owner is asking for information about the more aggressive dog from witnessCOURTESY PHOTO es and other dog lovers who frequent the park.

My name is Carrie (619) 889-3567. Paul’s number is (619) 889-7285. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don’t bring your dogs to this park if they are in any way unsociable or aggressive. And please don’t bring your smaller- to medium-size dogs to this park as it can be extremely unsafe and even fatal. According to the veterinarian, this isn’t the first time a small dog has been brutally killed at these types of parks. Also watch out for that husky, as it is likely dangerous towards other pets now. I would hate for anyone to be going

through what I am going through. That dog was my baby; he was a part of our family. We are all beyond upset, including our other dog, his best friend. This was our little family. Know your rights. There is very little action that can be done. Dogs are considered personal property. Dogs need to be more protected than this. They are family members to most people, as ours was to us.

Carrie Garrett Ocean Beach

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NEWS NEWSbriefs Police seek help to ID Midway bank robber San Diego police investigators and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are looking for help to identify the man who robbed the Comerica Bank at 3361 Rosecrans St. on July 12. According to FBI officials, the bank was robbed by a white male described as being between his late 20s and early 30s, 5’10” and of slender build. At around 4 p.m. on July 12, the robber approached a A bank surveillance teller at the bank camera snapped this and demanded shot of a man who robbed the Comerica money, accordBank on Rosecrans ing to FBI Street on July 12. reports. The robber pulled up his shirt and displayed the handle of a black semi-automatic pistol. According to FBI reports, the teller complied with the robber’s demands and placed money into his black backpack. The robber then walked out of the bank, carrying a skateboard with him. During the time of the robbery, the suspect was reportedly wearing a black beanie, black gloves, a black sweatshirt, black pants, dark-colored skater shoes and a green paisley bandana covering his face. Police said the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about the robbery can make an anonymous call to the FBI at (858) 565-1255 or to Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

DUI earns man 16 years for girl’s death

Medical marijuana regulations on horizon

A judge handed down a 16-year prison sentence July 12 to Romeo Dumlao, 34, in connection with the DUI-related death of a young girl on Sports Arena Boulevard in December. Dumlao admitted to getting high by intentionally inhaling the vapors of a computer keyboard cleaner, then getting behind the wheel and causing the crash that killed 9-year-old Ashley Heffington of Pacific Beach. Dumlao was denied probation and fined more than $2,200. He pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated — a practice known as “huffing” vapors — in the Dec. 31 crash that also injured the girl’s mother, Cindy Heffington and another passenger. Dumlao apologized, saying, “It was an accident that was not supposed to happen. If God can forgive me, maybe the family will forgive me.” Cindy Heffington replied: “That is not something you can ever forgive. No parent should have to lose their child.” Heffington said she had to make the hard decision to remove her brain-dead daughter from life support Jan. 12. “When people are impaired from alcohol or drugs, they know exactly what they are doing,” Heffington said. “They know they have a chance of killing someone. It’s not an accident.” Several cans of computer duster were found in the Chula Vista man’s Toyota after he crashed into Heffington’s car at 9 a.m. on Sports Arena and West Point Loma boulevards. Specialized blood tests were conducted to determine how Dumlao got high. San Diego Superior Court Judge Eugenia Eyherabide set a restitution hearing for Sept. 13 and gave Dumlao credit for serving 83 days in jail. — Neal Putnam

Recent approval of regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries will impact only the unincorporated areas of San Diego County and will not affect the city of San Diego or other incorporated areas, said Alex Varon of District 1 City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner’s office. At the city level, council members may be asked to compare the county’s regulations to future ordinances that the city’s Medical Marijuana Task Force will later recommend, he added. “The Medical Marijuana Task Force is expected to put forth its recommendations to the City Council sometime this fall,” Varon said. The county’s regulations include 1,000-foot setbacks near schools, parks, churches and other places of worship, plus regulation by the Sheriff ’s Department and proper security features.

Trash pick-up at Liberty Station changed With the city’s new trash routes set in motion July 12, Liberty Station’s weekly trash pick-up day has been moved from Mondays to Tuesdays. The change in pick-up day is part of the city Environmental Services Department’s (ESD) effort to streamline trash routes to save $4.4 million annually, according to the office of Mayor Jerry Sanders. In addition to the new pick-up day, residents and businesses citywide may have their collection times changed. The city is encouraging residents to have their waste containers at the curb by 6 a.m. on their normal pick-up day to avoid any confusion. Starting this year, ESD will also only SEE BRIEFS, Page 10

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Peter Sprague and his band got the toes tapping during a past “Music at Dusk Concert Series” event at Westminster Park in Point Loma. The series begins PHOTO BY PAUL HANSEN again July 19.

‘Music at Dusk Concert Series’ nears Westminster Presbyterian Church in Point Loma is preparing to launch its annual “Music at Dusk Concert Series” — five installments of summer fun for the whole family. The series, which begins Monday, July 19, will continue through Monday, Aug. 16. All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. The concerts offer an opportunity for families to bring a picnic, lawn chair and friends to listen to a variety of music under the stars. There is no formal cost outside a freewill offering during the event. Musical entertainment will include: • July 19 — Mike McCoy and his Presidio Brass Quartet • July 26 — Kevin Esposito Jazz Band • Aug. 2 — Billy Hawkins High Society Dixieland Band • Aug. 9 — The Spectrum Band • Aug. 16 — Fred Benedetti Guitar Band The concerts take place at Westminster Park at the corner of Talbot and Cañon streets. For more information, call (619) 2233193, or visit www.westminstersd.org.

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recognize six holidays with a one-day delay in services — Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. This year, collection during the holiday periods will occur on Dec. 24 and 31. According to Sanders’ office, the

change in trash schedules will reduce the workforce by 40 positions. For more information, call (858) 694-7000, or visit www.sandiego .gov/enviromental-services.

‘Top Model’ casting call set in Point Loma Liberty Station will be the site of an open casting call for Cycle 16 of “America’s Next Top Model” on Sat-

NEWS urday, July 17. If you think you’ve got the looks, the style and the attitude to rise to the top of the fashion world, this could be your chance to break through. The six-hour event is sponsored by San Diego 6 - The CW and Sophie@ 103.7, and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the The Corky McMillin Companies Event Center in the NTC Promenade.

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Art Show from July 31 to Dec. 31. The event is a group show featuring local artists Julia C.R. Gray, Carol Elliot, Colleen Timmons and Greg Shed. An artist’s reception to celebrate the show will be held on Saturday, July 31 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with music performed by The Chuck Walker Trio and a food spread prepared by People’s award-winning deli. There is no charge for the event. Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market is located at 4765 Voltaire St., and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.obpeoplesfood.coop.

Historical society readies OB Historic Walk Members of the Ocean Beach Historical Society are strapping on their walking shoes as they prepare for another OB Historic Walk to help bring local history to life. The event begins Saturday, July 17 at 10 a.m. in front of the Ocean Beach Library and will wind down around Newport Avenue. The public walk, which is about four blocks long, lasts about an hour and a half. Organizers typically draw around 50 people, and the public is welcome. The cost of the event is $3 for historical society members and $5 for nonmembers. Donations go toward the expenses of the nonprofit organization, as well as toward special projects that the Historical Society takes on. For more information, visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com.

Cancer Society store to host collectibles sale The San Diego American Cancer Society’s Point Loma Discovery Shop is opening “Grandma’s Closet” for antique and collectible enthusiasts on Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17. The sales event will include a variety of antiques and a host of collectibles to brighten up a shelf or mantle. The Discovery Shop is located at 3609 “C” Midway Drive. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. All proceeds go to cancer education and research. Donations and volunteers are always welcome. For more information, call (619) 224-4336.

Point Loman places second in video contest Madison Dyer of Point Loma landed second place in the inaugural Mission Federal Credit Union “What’s YOUR Mission?” video contest. The contest challenged people aged 18 to 25 to answer the question, “What’s your mission?” with a 30-second video, including the Mission Fed logo. The grand-, secondand third-place prizes were based on originality/creativity, effectiveness and relevance, and a viewers’ choice MADISON DYER was based upon the most votes from the public. Dyer earned $750 for the secondplace entry. The $2,000 Grand Prize was awarded to Mike Garcia of Escondido. All qualifying mission-minded contestants’ videos can be viewed online at www.missionfcu.org.

People’s Market to host reception, gallery show Mixing art with everyday experience, Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market will present its Summer

Families will have a golden opportunity for quality time during the free “Summer Movie Mania” series at Liberty Station. The event is expected to lure hundreds of people around COURTESY PHOTO sunset through Aug. 21.

Free movie mania returns to Liberty Station “Summer Movie Mania” is again offering family togetherness time under the stars at Liberty Station with its free blockbuster hits through August. The four-part series is designed to provide family entertainment and, at the same time, introduce San Diego residents and visitors to the host of sponsors and tenants of Liberty Station. The event, which began July 7, is expected to lure hundreds of people around sunset three more times through Aug. 21. Event organizers hope to entice movie fans to various locations throughout Liberty Station with bighit movie favorites on big-screen TVs. Visitors are encouraged to sample the flavors of the area by grabbing a bite to eat from the restaurants and perusing the scores of businesses in the Liberty Station neighborhood. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring blankets, sweaters and lawn chairs. The “Summer Movie Mania” lineup and Liberty Station locations are: • Saturday, July 24: “Shrek 2” — South Promenade; • Wednesday, Aug. 4: “The Blind Side” — Harbor Square (near the USS Recruit); • Saturday, Aug. 21: Concert by The Mar Dels at 5:30 p.m., followed by a “viewer’s choice” movie that will feature either “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Back to the Future,” or “Rocky.” This final night of the series takes place at Ingraham Plaza. The “viewer’s choice” selection for the Aug. 21 showing will be chosen in advance by the public. Visit www.libertystation.com and click on the Movie Mania logo to cast a vote for your preferred showing between the movies “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Back to the Future” or “Rocky.” The movie with the most votes wins, and will be shown that night. Contests will run each movie night and will be held in raffle style. Contest entry is free. Information on how to participate will be given at the beginning of the feature. For more information regarding “Summer Movie Mania,” or to obtain a map of all the Liberty Station movie venues, visit www.libertystation.com.

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Local window-washing business gleams despite tough economy “Its amazing to me the psychological difference it makes for people when their The exceptional views from Point windows are clean,” Pate said. Loma and Ocean Beach give homeownDirt left on a window can eat away at ers something to brag about — but not if the surface, causing damage over time, they are looking through dirty windows. especially in San Diego where salt and With that in mind, Paul Pate, owner of moisture are environmental factors. Pate Blue Ocean Window Cleaning, offers a suggests homeowners have their winservice to help homeowners maximize their views. SEE WASHER, Page 14 BY DEBBIE HATCH | THE BEACON

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Cohn Restaurant Group finds recipe for success David and Lesley Cohn, with partner Deborah Scott, continue to create a dynasty of popular restaurants BY HILLARY SCHULER-JONES | THE BEACON As the old adage goes, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade — unless you are David and Lesley Cohn, owners of Cohn Restaurant Group (CRG). In their case, when life handed them a struggling meat market, they made a successful burger restaurant. Today, the Cohns own some of San Diego’s most popular establishments, including Corvette Diner and Gaslamp Strip Club. But their entrance into restaurants in the mid-1980s came as a result of trying to beef up a different venture that was suffering from unfortunate timing. “Honestly, it was a little bit by accident,” Lesley said of their first foray into the restaurant business. “David’s family … settled in San Diego in the very early ’80s, and they had opened up a Midwestern-style meat market called Iowa Meat Farms, and it was right at the time when Californians stopped eating red meat. Everyone looked at each other and said, ‘We’ve got to do something a little bit different,’ so we started with a very, very small restaurant, a burger concept.” They soon added frozen yogurt to the menu, becoming San Diego’s first self-serve topping bar. It would be the first of many innovative ideas the Cohns would implement in their restaurants. When the burger joint became a hit, Lesley said the Cohn family considered opening more

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locations with the same concept — until 1986, when they fell in love with a location in Hillcrest and came up with the idea for the Corvette Diner, a boisterous 1950s-style eatery that has become well-known for its loud waitresses and bright neon décor. However, the Hillcrest of 1986 was a far cry from the gastronomic hot spot that it has become today. Only two other restaurants were open at the time, and the neighborhood was “pretty gritty,” Lesley said. “Nobody could believe we would go into a neighborhood [where] there was very little going on,” she said. “But my husband … really had the vision to move forward with that.” With Lesley on board as the interior decorator and David managing operations (plus some help from David’s parents), they managed to not only make the restaurant a success but also transform the neighborhood. That type of visionary thinking is still evident in the Cohns’ eclectic portfolio of 12 San Diegoarea restaurants and one franchise, none of which are exactly alike. The cuisine varies from Pacific Rim-inspired fare at Kemo Sabe to French country dishes at Thee Bungalow to Northwestfusion recipes at Indigo Grill. Over the last three decades, the Cohns have continued to find opportunities that others have missed and have consistently created distinctive

taken care of,” Pate said of his services. His business includes the cleaning of windowsills, window frames and screens. CONTINUED FROM Page 11 He also offers the option of having solar dows cleaned at least once a year. panels cleaned. Most homeowners have no idea how “There’s nothing fancy about it,” Pate dirty their windows are until they have said. “It’s just something that people forthem cleaned, Pate said. get about.” “Everything gets dirty around a winThe effectiveness of the solar panels is dow or window frame, and it will get increased as the result of cleaning, he

restaurants with a unique variety of menu options. Part of the group’s success seems to stem from the addition of executive chef and partner Deborah Scott. She joined the Cohns in 1995 and has consistently been voted San Diego’s top chef by patrons across the county (including voters in the 2010 Peninsula Beacon Readers Choice Awards) for her involvement with Indigo Grill, Kemo Sabe and Island Prime and C-level. “She’s fabulous,” Lesley said of Scott. “She’s in the restaurants all the time, she recognizes guests, they love her, she talks to them … she really is all-in-one.” Scott, who hails from Virginia, said that her natural Southern hospitality has helped her engage customers. “If your guests aren’t happy, then there is no point,” Scott said. “There is only one way to really, truly know, and that is to talk to them yourself.” Both Lesley and Scott attribute CRG’s accomplishments to their commitment to hospitality, but Scott said that their achievements to date can also be credited to the unique strengths that each partner brings to the business. “David has an extremely great marketing background, and he is an amazing businessman,” Scott said. “Lesley is very creative in her design and she is very, very good at creating an image in a restaurant through design. I like the presentation and the development of the menu and the concept … so I think between us we have a good energy and I think we all bring something important to the table.”

added. Pate and a business partner started a window-washing service in the early 1980s. Over time, the company branched out into landscaping. After six years, the duo amicably split the business into two separate entities. Pate took the landscaping portion and ran with it for 24 years. In 2005, the economy forced Pate to

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close his landscaping business and he began working in sales. Recently, Pate decided to revive his window-washing business as a side job, but word of mouth spread — and now, his side business is taking off. He said his business ethics, conscientious behavior and dependability are the characteristics of his business; traits he believes are keeping him booked.

“They can expect me to show up on time and do the job at a competitive price,” Pate said. Pate and his wife are both graduates of Point Loma Nazarene University and have lived in Point Loma for more than 25 years. Their oldest child is 31 and they have a younger set of twins as well. For more information, call (619) 4506553 or visit www.blueoceansales.com.

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COMIC-CON: Out of this world BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON

Convention is place for both business and fun Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, San Diego Comic-Con International, taking place July 21-25 at the San Diego Convention Center, has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Attendance at the first mini-con, held at the U.S. Grant in 1970 as a fundraiser for a slightly bigger event the same year, was 145, a far cry from the sold out crowd of 126,000 people who jammed the aisles in 2009. This year’s event is also a complete sell out. Although originally centered on comic books, Comic-Con has always had a pop culture component, taking in horror films, toys and animation. However, over the past two decades, there has been a slight shift to include major film and television. In the process, the event has become known as a major place for Hollywood to debut product. With films such as “Jonah Hex” and “Iron Man” or TV show “The Human Target,” the crossover with comic books is obvious, but from the “Twilight” movie series to CBS sitcom “The Big Bang Theory,” San Diego is now the place to promote studio projects directly to the fans, with cast and crew in attendance. As fun as Comic-Con is for attendees, it has also SEE COMIC-CON, Page 16

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BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON It’s no secret that Hollywood has a way of influencing television and plays. To cite one example, without 1973’s “American Graffiti,” neither the TV sitcom “Happy Days” nor 1978’s “Grease” might have surfaced. Today, few could have predicted the renewed interest in bluegrass and Americana spurred on by the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou?” The revival has seen growth in both music and stage, notably in productions like the “Hankerin’ Hillbillies,” currently being readied for local audiences at Westminster Theatre. Written by prolific playwrights Pat Cook (book), who has more than 125 productions to his credit and Bill Francoeur (music), who has more than 75, the “Hankerin’ Hillbillies” tells the tale of four daughters hankerin’ to get married — one smitten with a big-city guv’ment man — in the midst of an Ozark mountain-family feud between the Herefords and the Gurensey’s. The entire story is wrapped around a dozen bluegrass songs. The play features more than two dozen actors, with Deborah Ford and William Cobb as Ma and Pa Hereford. Director Lesley Pearson, who has worked on nearly a dozen plays for Westminster Prebyterian Church’s Vanguard Theatre, notes that a musical presents different challenges to a standard stage production. “With a nonmusical, you’re not dealing with choreography or blending voices,” Pearson said. “You have to put voice to movement and musicians are involved, so there are more players all around. It becomes more of a challenge to coordinate all these things. “ Featuring live bluegrass music from a house band, the soundtrack involves a wild mix of instruments from banjo to washboard.

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“With all the different things being played, it’s a lot of family-friendly fun, especially the jug band instruments like the wash bass drum and spoons.” Ironically, while there are musicians in the cast itself, they only act. The actors portraying musicians are learning on the job, so to speak. “We just sort of taught the actors to play their instruments as we went along,” Pearson said. “They are really just accompanying the band, but it’s been fun for them to learn an instrument as we work on the play.” Pearson notes there is audience participation during the play, though she’s keeping the exact details a surprise. “The audience will have a chance to play along,” Pearson said. “The songs are so much fun you want to be involved. This is the sort of music that makes you happy, where you can’t resist nodding your head or tapping your toes. It’s full of energy.” With prices for tickets ranging between $10 and $15, “Hankerin’ Hillbillies” is a

Ticket prices: Adults, $13; seniors/military/students, $13; children 12 and under, $10 Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Westminster Theater, 3598 Talbot St. Information/reservations: (619) 224-6263, www.vanguardsd.org bargain for theatergoers. Pearson points out this is a full production — with no holds barred. “At a recent rehearsal, I stopped the cast after the first number, a real showstopper,” Pearson said. “I just had to tell them that song alone was worth the price of admission.” Pearson said “Hankerin’ Hillbillies” saw the introduction of youth production interns to the Vanguard, dubbed “yippies.” “We have a range of people involved from novices to professionals,” Pearson said. “We even have children’s workshops. So, as the kids get older, they get more involved with more responsibilities.” The Westminster Theater, 3598 Talbot Street. Info: www.vanguardsd.org or 619-224-6263.

become a crucial spot to conduct business, with all manner of media converging on one spot, from artists to publishers, writers to directors. The San Diego area is home to numerous comics creators, all of whom consider Comic-Con the year’s highlight. “It’s very important if you have a new book out,” said artist Mary Fleener. “I think people enjoy meeting the person who draws it. I’ve met a lot of retailers and after a chat or two, they are usually more interested in ordering your book. You never know, someone who you talk to will buy a pricey painting from you months later, so there is a ripple effect that is great.” Batton Lash, creator of “Wolff & Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre,” concurs on the event’s importance to creators. “From it I can gauge what the year was like and what next year might hold for the industry,” he said. Meanwhile, comic publisher BloodFire Studios gets up to 70 percent of its annual business through Comic-Con, said co-founder Lee Kohse. “Not in direct sales at the show, though those are great, but through the contact with fans and various business meetings we have throughout the show,” he said. “We find new talent for future projects, meet with our partners in other media, such as TV, film or Webcomics, and talk with other small companies to see how we can help each other.” Bloodfire’s Dennis Greenhill agrees. “It’s vital,” he said. “Being the single largest concentration of fans and professionals in the United States, we have the perfect opportunity to connect with them, face to face. With Hollywood buying up so many titles, it is the place to get noticed.” He considers that there is both good

and bad as far as major studios being such a large presence at Comic-Con. “The upside is the high concentration of pros from outside the comic industry that allows us to network and move into other markets such as toy, TV and merchandise,” he said. “The downside is that I do feel kind of squeezed out almost.“ Greenhill noted the difficulty for a smaller company to compete against the giant movie studios in terms of drawing sales. “Attendees often rush past us to stand in line for some give-away,” Greenhill said. “We just can’t afford to give $50,000 worth of stuff like that.” While the Comic-Con is definitely a work situation for creators, Greenhill concedes it’s also a good time. “It is four days when all is right withthe world,” he said. “It is a chance to meet people from all walks of life. Everyone is there to have fun. Downtown San Diego comes alive unlike any other time of the year.” He said the people watching is “world class.” “Where else can you stand at a bar, rubbing elbows with Hollywood elite, and laugh, in a good way, as costumed people roam the streets?” Greenhill said. Kohse is aware of rumors that ComicCon could leave San Diego for Los Angeles or Anaheim. A comics convention veteran, he feels the best location for Comic-Con is right here. “I have done conventions in pretty much every major venue, in every major city over the past few years and the only one that has so many hotels as well as ample entertainment or restaurants centered around the convention center is San Diego and the Gaslamp District,” he said. Fleener was even more succinct. “The atmosphere is zero in Anaheim and it will be at least 15 degrees hotter up there, so I hope it stays here. San Diego is just prettier than O.C.,” she said.

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Point Loma/La Jolla Country Day siblings Kaitlin and Jason McCallum have been stars on the track and in the classroom. Both hold Torreys school PHOTOS BY STAN LIU I THE BEACON records in pole vaulting.

Pt. Loma’s McCallum siblings blazing trail on track BY LEE CORNELL | THE BEACON Jason and Kaitlin McCallum are two highly-motivated Point Loma teenagers. In their spare time, the siblings who attended La Jolla Country Day (LJCD) together, can be found going for long bike rides, running for miles or even rock climbing. Jason is the older brother, having recently finished up his senior year at LJCD while Kaitlin expects to continue making her mark at the school as a sophomore. Jason has been running track since second grade when a coach noticed his natural speed and suggested he sign

him up for a club team. At that time, Kaitlin was still too young to officially join the squad. But since she had to tag along to Jason’s practice anyway, the coaches let her join in. The siblings have been training and competing ever since. These days, the siblings’ hard work and dedication has been paying off. On the track this spring, Jason set school records in the 400-meter relay and the pole vault, while matching the long-jump mark. He also boasted an excellent GPA. His grades and athletic prowess have earned his way into Middlebury College, a school in Vermont considered one of the finest institutions

in the Northeast. “I wanted to go to the best academic school possible,” Jason said, adding that getting a chance to continue his athletic career was a bonus. Jason also played lacrosse at LJCD this spring, leading his team to a conference championship. It took understanding coaches and a vigorous physical regime to get through both seasons. “You figure out when you really need to exert 100 percent and when you can just let it roll,” he said. Jason has decided to run track at Middlebury in the fall, although he could always return to lacrosse in the future if he wants to — one of the perks

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Kayakers enjoy the peace of the water as they paddle near Shelter Island recently.

head pointed toward the bottom of the ocean and not being able to get back upright or execute what is known as an “Eskimo roll” to get your head out of the water. “All our recreational-use kayaks are the sit-on-top version and made of a very strong plastic,” Harrell explained. “They are not the enclosed type you might see in a competitive event. Therefore, with the sit-on-top style, if you fall overboard all you need to do is climb back on top. It is very safe.” Yet for some, the thought of being in the open ocean can be intimidating,

even though life vests are required to be worn. “Kayaks are our most popular rental by far,” said Kevin Straw, instructional manager for the Mission Bay Aquatic Center. “Mission Bay is an easier place to paddle, plus there are no waves. It is a nice area to learn the basics while still experiencing the fun of being on the water.” As might be expected, the La Jolla Shores area continues to be the top attraction and destination for people wanting to kayak, with its natural beauty and protected areas.

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“I have out of town visitors tell me all the time kayaking at La Jolla Shores has been the best thing they have done while in San Diego,” Metzger said. “Better than going to the zoo or SeaWorld. La Jolla is insanely amazing for kayaking.” Two general choices also can help on what type of kayak experience will work best for an individual, family or group, individual rentals versus group tours. Even with the ability to learn how to use the kayak quickly and the overall safety of doing so, many people want more to their experience. “My business in La Jolla is about 90

percent with the tours,” Harrell explained. “There are 10 kayaks and two guides, each in their own kayak. All our guides are highly trained both in general tour information and more importantly with safety issues — essentially the same training as a beach lifeguard would receive.” So not only do people have the opportunity to kayak in the ocean, they also receive an education about the geology around them and what is living and growing in the water. Another benefit to kayaking is the opportunity to learn at a young age, or really any age, for that matter. “We provide instruction to kids as young as 6 years old, and recently rented a kayak to someone who is 85 years old,” Straw noted. “Our little kids camps are extremely popular, as they learn to kayak every morning from Monday through Friday and then each afternoon try a different sport like surfing or water skiing.” What you can do from a kayak has begun to expand. According to Metzger, kayak fishing is surging in popularity with many people having better luck than the guided fishing boats. Regardless, whether being the most popular rental or an exciting tour or a wonderful time with the family, kayaking also has a huge revenue impact on those companies providing such services. “Back in the mid-’90s it was scuba diving which drove our general business,” Metzger said. “Now it’s kayaking. It varies somewhat depending which one of our locations we are talking about, but it is safe to say 50 percent of our revenue is directly related to kayaking, whether rentals, tours or sales.” One important issue to remember, particularly if you are thinking about kayaking on the weekends at La Jolla Shores, is crowding. Due to concerns of traffic congestion and safety in the water, the City of San Diego has placed restrictions on those companies that provide both tours and rentals in terms of how many of their kayaks can be in the water at any one time and the number of tours they can offer. These restrictions are in place through the Labor Day weekend. Summer months also bring in a large number of out of town visitors who add to the already high demand and usage by local residents. For more information on pricing and information about kayaking, in addition to other services provided, visit these websites: • www.oexcalifornia.com • www.hikebike • kayak.com • www.missionbayaquaticcenter.com.

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Save the Water – Our Rain is Rare We all need to do more to save this essential resource. In the landscape we can convert irrigation systems to be more efficient; utilize greywater from the house; remove or reduce lawn areas; and grade the landscape for water retention. Roof gutters and drain pipes that take our beautiful rain and rush it to the street to flood low lying neighborhoods has got to stop. By creating berms and gullies, or by installing water holding tanks we can save the water for the landscape. Water saving expert Brad Lancaster calls it Planting The Water. The old typical landscape is going away. Green sloped lawns with water spraying in the air, and running down to the sidewalk and out to the street is no longer acceptable. New and incredible beautiful drought tolerant landscaping is being created throughout San Diego. Take a walk around your neighborhood and see the change.

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reflected his own “green-minded” lifestyle. Armstrong Builders, Inc. shows its dedication to clients’ needs by providing reasonable market prices and utilizing green components in its projects. “I work with the home owners to understand their needs and goals, then present them with a creative combination of their dreams [and our own],” Armstrong said. “[It’s] a combination of both our ideas.” With a dedicated staff that has been with Armstrong practically since the company’s inception, projects are developed with time-honored quality. As an advocate for community development, Armstrong doesn’t just work 24/7 on his business, but makes his mark on the community in places beyond the construction site. A lover of San Diego’s surfing scene, he helped build the Tourmaline Surfer’s Memorial and Skeeter Malcolm surf bench at Tourmaline Surf Park — a place with a view the whole community can enjoy.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Fridays through Sundays, July 16-Aug. 1, Westminster Theater presents “Hankerin’ Hillbillies,” a foot-stomping bluegrass music show. The production is based on the book by Pat Cook with music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur. The shows take place at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays (July 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30), and Sundays at 7 p.m. (July 18, 25 and Aug. 1). Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, military and students, and $10 for children 12 and under. The performances take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3598 Talbot St. For more information, call (619) 224-6263, or visit www.vanguardsd.org. Monday, July 19, 6:30 p.m., the first of five installments of “Music at Dusk Concert Series” featuring Mike McCoy and his Presidio Brass Quartet. The concert series takes place at Westminster Park at the corner of Talbot and Cañon streets. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic, a friend and a lawn chair. The concert is a freewill offering event. For more information, call (619) 223- 3193. Saturday, July 24 at sunset (between 7:30 and 8 p.m.), “Summer Movie Mania” returns to Liberty Station with its free blockbuster hits under the stars throughout August. The offering July 24 is “Shrek 2,” showing at the South Promenade. Participants are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, visit www.libertystation.com. Monday, July 26, 6:30 p.m., the second of five installments of “Music at Dusk Concert Series” featuring the Kevin Esposito Jazz Band. The concert series takes place at Westminster Park at the corner of Talbot and Cañon streets. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic, a friend and a lawn chair. The concert is a freewill offering event. For more information, call (619) 223- 3193. Monday, Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m., the third of five installments of “Music at Dusk Concert Series” featuring the Billy Hawkins High Society Dixieland Band. The concert series takes place at Westminster Park at the corner of Talbot and Cañon streets. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic, a friend and a lawn chair. The concert is a freewill offering event. For more information, call (619) 223- 3193. Wednesday, Aug. 4 at sunset (between 7:30 and 8 p.m.), “Summer Movie Mania” returns to Liberty Station with its free blockbuster hits under the stars. The offering Aug. 4 is “The Blind Side,” showing at Harbor Square near the USS Recruit. Participants are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, visit www.libertystation.com. Monday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m., the fourth of five installments of “Music at Dusk Concert Series” featuring The Spectrum Band. The concert series takes place at Westminster Park at the corner of Talbot and Cañon streets. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic, a friend and a lawn chair. The concert is a freewill offering event. For more information, call (619) 2233193. Monday, Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m., the last of five installments of “Music at Dusk Concert Series” featuring the Fred Benedetti Guitar Band. The concert series takes place at Westminster Park at the corner of Talbot and Cañon streets. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic, a friend and a lawn chair. The concert is a freewill offering event. For more information, call (619) 223- 3193. Saturday, Aug. 21 at sunset (between 7:30 and 8 p.m.), “Summer Movie Mania” returns to Liberty Station with its free blockbuster hits under the stars. The offering Aug. 21 is a viewers’ choice (voting now under way) selection of “Rocky,” “Back to the Future” or “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Participants are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information or to vote for your preference of movie selections Aug. 21, visit www.libertystation.com. First Friday of every month, the NTC Promenade Arts & Cultural District hosts Friday Night Liberty, featuring a free evening of art, music, food, drinks and exhibits in support of local artists and designers. The featured event will be the newest addition of Mod-Est Studio Gallery in Suite 104 of the district, with displays by owner/artist Kevin Winger. Friday Night Liberty takes place at 2640 Historic Decatur Road at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 573-9260, or visit www.ntcpromenade.com.

COMMUNITY/CIVIC Thursday, July 15, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board (PCPB) at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. Agendas are posted at the library and may also be accessed at www.pcpb.net. For more information, call (619) 222-2240. Thursday, July 15, 7 p.m., the Ocean Beach Historical Society presents Vonn Marie May, who will present “A Historian’s Perspective on Growing Up in O.B.” May’s talk will extensively cover OB, Point Loma and San Diego histories, the communities and their many characters. The event takes place at the Point Loma Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs. For more information, visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com. Saturday, July17, 10 a.m., the Ocean Beach Historical Society hosts its annual OB Historical Walk, a roughly four-block walk around the area of Newport Avenue. Participants are asked to meet at the OB Branch Library at the corner of

Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and Santa Monica Avenue for the estimated 1 ½-hour walk. The cost for historical society members is $3 and $5 for non-members. For more information, visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com. Saturday, July 17, 1 p.m., Friends of Famosa Slough will host a nature walk with views of a variety of birds and salt marsh habitat. Participants should meet at the first bench on Famosa Boulevard south of the intersection with 4301 W. Point Loma Blvd. For more information, call (619) 224-4591, or visit www.famosaslough.org. Saturday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m., the nonprofit group Photocharity hosts its annual 5K Walk to Save Homeless San Diego Youth with proceeds going to fund programs and services at The Storefront, a shelter for homeless teens ages 12-17 in Hillcrest. The event takes place at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Registration is $18 and begins at 8 a.m. For more information, visit www.savehomelessyouth.org.

SENIORS Tuesday, Aug. 3, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center offers free blood-pressure screenings at the Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. No appointments are necessary and the public is welcome. For information, call (859) 939-4790, or visit www.sharp.com. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center offers free blood-pressure screenings at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1145 Evergreen St. No appointments are necessary and the public is welcome. For information, call (859) 939-4790, or visit www.sharp.com.

SPORTS July 17-18, the Old Mission Beach Athletic Club hosts the 57th annual Over-The-Line Tournament at Fiesta Island. The event is free. For more information, visit www.ombac.org/over_the_line/index.html.

VENUES Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-1556

• Friday, July 16, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Jim Gaffigan, $45 • Sunday, July 18, 7:30 p.m,., Jamie Cullum, $50 • Wednesday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., Jackson Browne with David Lindley, $91 • Thursday, July 22, 8 p.m., Jeffrey Ross, $35 • Friday, July 23, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Joel McHale, $57 • Saturday, July 24, 7:30 p.m., Barenaked Ladies with special guest Angel Taylor, $63 • Sunday, July 25, 7:30 p.m., Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, $60 • Wednesday, July 28, 8 p.m., Pat Benetar and Neil Giraldo, $55 • Friday, July 30, 8 p.m., Russell Peters, $55 • Saturday, July 31, 7:30 p.m., Boney James, $50 • Thursday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m., Michael McDonald, $70 • Friday, Aug. 6, 8 p.m., Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band featuring Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Rick Derringer, Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Wally Palmar (Romantics) and Greff Bissonette, $135 • Wednesday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m., Joan Baez, $55 • Thursday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Creedence Clearwater Revival, $55 • Friday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m., Dave Koz and Jonathan Butler: Together Again with special guest Sheila E. and Peabo Bryson, $70 • Monday, Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m., Rodrigo y Gabriela, $50 • Thursday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m., Chicago, $96 • Friday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m., Bill Maher, $73 • Sunday, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m., Crowded House, $70