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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
www.SDNEWS.com Volume 24, Number 34
Councilman crafts alternative plan to gas-laden trucking BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON
The city’s plan to truck excess methane gas through Peninsula neighborhoods as soon as next fall may be making a detour. At a neighborhood meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, District 2 Councilmember Kevin Faulconer presented an alternative to trucking the potentially explosive gas from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant to a private energy firm. “I’ve been a proponent of this project because of its environmental benefits and I’ve always Opponents of the city’s plan to truck believed there was a better way to methane gas through Peninsula SEE GAS, Page 4
streets sought to pack a neighborhood meeting this week. DON BALCH | THE BEACON
YachtFest ready to drop anchor with window on luxury lifestyle BY NICOLE SOURS LARSON | THE BEACON
Now you see it ... now you don’t Passersby got an unusual view of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and Assistant Keepers Quarters this week when National Park Service officials closed the complex for termite fumigation. Inspections confirmed the presence of termites in June, leading park officials to order a fumigation of the 154-year-old lighthouse with Vikane gas. The DON BALCH | THE BEACON tenting was removed Wednesday to allow the gases to dissipate.
If you’ve ever fantasized about life aboard a superyacht or megayacht, are considering purchasing or chartering a large yacht, seeking work aboard as crew or just looking for services or accessories for your own boat of any size, the 10th annual YachtFest event will soon be setting sail at the Shelter Island Marina.
The show runs from Thursday, Sept.17 through Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the marina adjacent to the Island Palms Hotel at 2051 Shelter Island Drive. Despite the economic downturn, the maritime event is expected to be larger than ever, with at least 35 SEE YACHTS, Page 4
Claimant: Airport fudging actual jet-noise levels BY SEBASTIAN RUIZ | THE BEACON
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (SDCRAA) forked over more than $45,000 in legal fees in August to a Point Loma resident for an apparent violation of the California Public Records Act. Roger Britt, 77, claims the Airport Authority withheld vital emails that would demonstrate how the Airport Authority “has violated the law by falsely reporting to the public and the state the
amount of noise generated by airport operations,” according to language in the lawsuit Britt brought against the Airport Authority in 2007. “It’s concealment,” Britt said. “[The Airport Authority] felt there was some disclosure that they didn’t want [the public] to see.” Although Airport Authority officials confirmed the court order to pay a portion of Britt’s legal fees, airport officials maintain the decision does not mean the Airport Authority violated the law.
“Nothing was pulled as exempt from this [information] request,” said Lee Kaminetz, counsel for the SDCRAA. But, according to Kaminetz, other requests Britt have made in the past for such information about noise-measurement algorithms and such is considered proprietary and would have been exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act (CPRA). SEE AIRPORT, Page 5
The 10th annual YachtFest, expected to be larger than ever, will attract thousands during its three-day engagement at the Shelter Island Marina. PAUL HANSEN | THE BEACON
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2 Surfrider event to punctuate commitment to clean ocean THURSDAY · SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 THE PENINSULA BEACON
BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON
Ocean Beach residents can make a statement support for cleaner water and show some love for their community this weekend at the Paddle for Clean Water Festival. The 18th annual Surfrider San Diego event will be held in OB on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We have great support all throughout San Diego as a grassroots organization, so it’s really a chance for people to come out, celebrate Surfider and have fun while trying to raise awareness for clean water,” said Surfrider spokesman Bill Hickman. Last year, 1,000 people paddled around the OB Pier and Hickman said he expects about 1,500 paddlers this year. All kinds of paddlecraft are welcome to join the paddle to promote awareness of water issues. “It’s really a chance for everyone to get together and let the media and policymakers know that clean water is important in San Diego and beyond,” Hickman said. This year’s paddle is focused around two themes – “No B.S.” and “Know Your H20.” Both themes relate to water issues in the San Diego area. “No B.S.” — an abbreviation for no border sewage — is a coalition designed to clean up waters around the U.S.-Mexico border,
[Sewage discharge] is one of the biggest pollution issues in San Diego County and for a long time it hasn’t received the attention that it deserves. BILL HICKMAN SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
including the Tijuana River alley and south county beaches. Surfider is teaming up with local community groups to solve these pollution problems created by untreated sewage and runoff from Mexican factories. “We’re trying to raise awareness about how big a pollution issue it is,” Hickman said. “This is one of the biggest pollution issues in San Diego County and for a long time it hasn’t received the attention that it deserves. It’s unique because it’s a third-world pollution problem in a first-world country.” “Know Your H20” deals with water-supply issues. Hickman said it is designed to raise awareness about the issues that can affect
The Surfrider Foundation-sponsored Paddle for Clean Water Festival in Ocean Beach on Sunday is designed to raise COURTESY PHOTO awareness of water-related issues and provide a day of fun and entertainment for participants.
fresh water. “We’re pretty much in a drought situation here in southern California and we can do things to expand our water portfolio, like recycling more wastewater before we turn to things like ocean desalinization,” Hickman said. The festival begins with a light breakfast at 9 a.m. followed promptly at 10 a.m. by the paddle. After the paddle around the pier, the festival continues with activities and attractions, including awareness booths, free massages, surf lessons and surfboard demonstrations, local artists, a beach cleanup, a beer garden and a raf-
trict 6 City Councilwoman Donna Frye and Councilman Jim King, who represents Imperial Beach, will also appear at the festival. Participants are encouraged to start the festival on the right foot by bringing items intended for discard that can be recycled. Hickman said all recycling helps efforts for clean water. “People can bring energy bar wrappers, old surfboards, old flipflops to recycle,” Hickman said. “If people have those lying around, this is a chance to recycle it rather than send those things to the landfill, where they often end up.” For more information, visit paddle4cleanwater.blogspot.com. The San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is online at www.surfridersd.org.
fle from Holeman Surf Designs until 5 p.m. Local vendors Roots Kind Food and Peace Pies will serve lunch. The fare will consist of different types of raw, vegetarian and vegan food. “It’s tying into the clean-water theme,” Hickman said. “Having some food that helps keep the water clean.” Five bands will play at the festival, headlined by Iration, a reggae band from Hawaii. Each of the other four bands — The Professors, Pullman Standard, C Money and the Players Inc. and Tribal Seeds — is from Ocean Beach or San Diego at large. District 2 City Council representative Kevin Faulconer will kick the festivities off in the morning. Dis-
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their homes through unlocked windows and doors early in the morning, leading to the “A.M. Rapist” nickname. “The victims were all very traumatized by what happened,” said McClutchey. Fingerprints left on a window screen were preserved and eventually linked to Richardson, who was living in Arlington Heights, Ill. at the time of his Aug. 14 arrest. Richardson was arrested on an unrelated charge. A DNA profile of the “A.M. Rapist” in San Diego also matched one sexual assault in Illinois, according to prosecutors. Richardson’s attorney agreed in court to stipulate to experts’ opinions that the fingerprints and DNA matched Richardson, but only for the preliminary hearing. During the trial, experts will be expected to testify about DNA matches and the science behind it. Richardson was arrested by San Diego police detectives from the sex-crimes unit. Worts testified he obtained another DNA swab of Richardson’s mouth after his arrest. McClutchey attributed Richardson’s arrest to “a lot of good police work.” Richardson is faces a maximum term of 225 years to life in prison if convicted on all counts. The first rape occurred June 9, 2000 in a home on Santa Cruz Avenue in Ocean Beach. The last case happened Feb. 18, 2001 in a residence near the ocean in Mission Beach, according to court records. Richardson remains in custody on $1 million bail.
BY NEAL PUTNAM | THE BEACON
A judge on Sept. 3 ordered an Illinois man to stand trial for crimes committed by the so-called “A.M. Rapist,” a sexual predator who assaulted three women in Ocean Beach, one in Mission Beach and a fifth woman in the College area in 2000 and 2001. DNA and fingerprint evidence linked him to the crimes, according to court testimony. Stephen Darien Richardson, 33, was stationed in San Diego while serving in the Navy during those years and also lived in Pacific Beach, said San Diego police Det. Phillip Worts during last week’s preliminary hearing. Worts told San Diego Superior Court Judge Charles Gill he searched Richardson’s credit history and other records to prove Richardson lived in the area then. Gill ordered Richardson to stand trial on 23 counts, including multiple rapes, five burglaries and two felony assault charges. Richardson, who previously pleaded not guilty is expected to undergo trial beginning Oct. 8. None of the victims testified during the preliminary hearing but Deputy District Attorney Betsy McClutchey and police officers quoted from their reports what the victims told them at the time. Also testifying were nurses who treated the victims at hospitals. Rape kits were used to preserve evidence. All of the women were in their 20s at the time. The rapist entered
City Councilmembers on Tuesday voted to create a task force to study regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries in order to address concerns on public safety. The council has set Dec. 31 as the deadline for the 11-member group — which will include affected residents, physicians and attorneys — to deliver its proposals. Councilmembers will appoint the task force members. The city has no guidelines on the location of such cooperatives. Neither does it require police department approval of their opening. Ten cities in San Diego County have banned or put moratoriums on pot shops. San Diego isn’t on the list. In July, the city suspended approvals for dispensaries. In 1996, California voters approved a proposition to legalize marijuana for seriously ill patients. The law states that nonprofit medical pot dispensaries are legal if they verify the patients’ medical necessity.
MTS modifies service amid low ridership Despite a record increase in overall ridership, the Metropolitan Transit System has modified service on more than 20 bus routes, including the elimination of a Point Loma route due to low patronage. As anticipated last February, bus service on Point Loma’s route 84 has been discontinued. Less
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The Polar Express holiday float, a popular entry in the Ocean Beach Christmas Parade, will not be headed for the city of Coronado now that a local resident has offered the use of storage for at least a year. COURTESY PHOTO
OB holiday parade float wins a reprieve The popular Ocean Beachbased Polar Express holiday float will stay in the Peninsula for at least one more year thanks to community support. On Aug. 28, local resident Sandy Greitzer-Correia stepped up to provide storage for the float. Greitzer-Correia plans to store the float in an unused tractor-trailer at her business, Total Logistics Cargo. She will also deliver the trailer to wherever it is needed to rebuild the float. The float was in jeopardy of being given over to the city of Coronado because float organizaers were unable to extend previous storage arrangements. After this year, the float will need a 33-foot motorhome to serve as its base. Residents wishing to donate their motorhome for the 2010 holiday season are urged to contact Bob Sherman by calling (619) 847-1122 or e-mailing bshermancnest@yahoo.com. SEE BRIEFS, Page 4
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Fresh & Easy stores plan fundraiser for schools Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market will bring back its “Shop for Schools” fundraising program, based on positive feedback from its customers, according to store officials. Registered schools will be eligible to receive a $1 cash donation for every $20 spent at a local Fresh & Easy store. At the end of the program, Fresh & Easy will award the top fundraising school in each
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transport the gas,” Faulconer said. “I’m obviously very pleased to be leading the evaluation of a mutually beneficial solution, one that’s good for the environment and the city without impacting Point Loma residents.” Faulconer said he has been working with the city, San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), BioFuels Energy and the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant to potentially transport the gas through SDG&E fuel lines to bypass the trucking option. Homeowners for a Green and Safe Point Loma, a citizens group that has been vocal in opposing the city’s gas-hauling option, brought its concerns to Faulconer’s attention. The group is spearheaded by Catalina Boulevard resident John Pedersen. The alternative Faulconer is
state a $5,000 bonus. Last year, the program benefited several Ocean Beach/Point Loma schools, including St. Charles Borromeo Academy, Sunset View Elementary School and Silver Gate Elementary School. All eligible schools with students in kindergarten through 8th grade within a three-mile radius of a Fresh & Easy store can participate in the program. This school year’s Shop for Schools program will run from Sept. 15 through Dec. 31. The Point Loma Fresh & Easy store is located at 955 Catalina Blvd. For more information, call (619) 221-0073, or visit www.freshandeasy.com/shopforschools. pitching takes the trucks out of the equation by taking advantage of SDG&E’s underground fuel lines. According to Faulconer’s office, SDG&E has preliminarily determined that its fuel line can handle the anticipated quantity of excess methane produced at the wastewater plant. SDG&E’s analysis should take about three weeks, according to Faulconer’s office. Once completed, a proposal will be sent to the city. “I’m committed to finding something that works for our residents, the environment and the city,” Faulconer said. Pedersen said the citizens group that has established a high profile the last couple of weeks in opposition to the use of trucks to transport the gas is cautiously optimistic about the new development. Pedersen said he hopes the emerging alternative is not just a delay tactic. “Hopefully they go in this direction,” Pedersen said. “In the back of my mind, I’m thrilled if, in fact, it goes in this direction.”
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yachts ranging from a Elling 48foot yacht to the 122-foot Shogun. All yachts on exhibit will be open for touring by ticket holders. Enthusiasts can step aboard each yacht and imagine how they would use and redecorate or remodel their own yachting toys. Exhibiting on adjacent docks will be vendors who can help plan and fulfill remodels, including interior designers, experienced boatyards and related services. A superyacht is loosely defined as being more than 80 feet in length and a megayacht as extending over 200 feet. Yet the terms are often confused and used interchangeably, according to yacht designer and YachtFest board chair Doug Sharp. This year’s show will feature at least six yachts measuring over 100 feet and at least nine over 90 feet — the most ever, said Chuck Nichols, one of the founders of YachtFest. The yachts are all for sale or charter or are offered for fractional ownership. While most YachtFest vessels are over 70 feet, smaller boats that will be put on exhibit — like the Elling and a 50-foot Azimuth — must meet specific standards to participate. A vessel under 50 feet “needs to be new and interesting technology and a high-value vessel,” Nichols said. A “boutique” boat show designed to showcase San Diego as a yachting destination with the full range of specialized facilities and services required by yachts up to 400 feet, YachtFest draws
about 3,000 to 4,000 guests each year. For a port that a few years ago barely registered on the radar screen of large-yacht owners seeking new and interesting ports of call, San Diego has come a long way. Recently, CNN proclaimed San Diego the “new superyacht capital,” a fact which excites YachtFest organizers, who started the show ten years ago to draw attention to San Diego as a destination for yachts travelling the West Coast. Previously, large-yacht owners tended to bypass San Diego on their passage between Mexico and the Pacific Northwest, said Diane Fraser, a charter broker and president of the San Diego office of Fraser Yachts Worldwide. Fraser is also a founding partner in YachtFest. Few super-/megayacht owners and captains realized that San Diego possesses the marine infrastructure, including boatyards and marina berths, to service superyachts. Far more large yachts are stationed on the East Coast of the U.S., where they can also explore the Caribbean and Bahamas. “The West coast has always been a secret, not known as a destination where yachts could come for yard work and other maintenance services,” Fraser said. “We’ve opened it up for charter now. In the last year or so we’re seeing larger yachts coming here.” Yachting is also a significant business for San Diego, with huge potential for growth. Kate Pearson, vice president/business development for Knight & Carver Yacht Center and a founder of the San Diego Superyacht Association, said about 1,300 jobs directly sup-
port this industry. About 150 marina slips and eight Mediterranean mooring berths at the Embarcadero serve superyachts in San Diego. Shelter Island Marina has seen a 235 percent growth in large yacht business since 2000, Pearson said,. Each visit of a large yacht translates into an expenditure of about $1,000 per day for food, entertainment, hotel, car rentals and incidental repairs. Yet YachtFest is not just for dreamers who want to discover what the yachting lifestyle is all about, Fraser said. It’s also a show where deals are made. Fraser reports that her firm, which specializes in yachts over 80 feet, has always had a sale at YachtFest. Charter managers come seeking new yachts to represent and book. Placement firms also connect captains and crew with new onboard positions. As such, YachtFest represents the intersection of business and pleasure in the yachting world. Tickets for YachtFest are $34 for general admission for one day or $48 for two days. A preferredaccess badge with priority boarding is $64 for one day or $78 for two days. Guests can also check out the latest in design at YachtFest’s annual fashion show, which benefits the San Diego Armed Services YMCA, on Thurs., Sept. 17, with a reception at 4 p.m. The Saks Fifth Avenue fashion show follows at 5 p.m., also at the Shelter Island Marina. Tickets for the fashion show start at $35 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (858) 8360133, or visit www.yachtfest.com.
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The event, called Campland Flashback, is free and open to the public and also will feature family games and contests during the day. The groovy concert will include far-out opening guests performing music of the 60s and will be staged in Campland’s Central Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission to the concert is free, and if ride your bike, skateboard or skooter to the park at 2211 Pacific Beach Drive, you’ll avoid a $10 per car on-site parking fee. Oh, and by all means, don’t forget your puka shells. For more information, visit www.campland.com. Advertisement
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In 2006, Britt asked the Airport Authority for every interagency email exchanged between the Airport Authority’s noise mitigation office, the Airport Authority’s Quieter Home Program and the California Department of Transportation between January 2003 and July 2006. The request involved the disclosure of e-mails between several individuals and supervisors in the various departments. These agencies measure and report noise in the airport’s surrounding communities and are responsible for retrofitting the affected Peninsula homes with special sound-dampening windows and equipment to reduce noise inside the homes. Britt asked for these e-mails — which can be made available under the CPRA — in their original electronic format so he could search through them electronically. According to a statement from the Airport Authority, airport officials initially offered Britt seven “bankers boxes” of printed e-mails. But they maintain they withheld no records. Divulging the e-mails in their original electronic format would require access to a central server and compromise security and information protected under federal law, said Steve Schultz, a spokesman for the Airport Authority. After about two years of correspondence and litigation, Britt received eight compact discs full of e-mails. Britt maintains, however, he hasn’t received much of the original information he sought. “They gave the e-mails to me in an alternative format so I never really got to see the unedited e-
mails,” Britt said. “That leads me to believe that somebody’s hiding these things.” Britt said he wants to have access to the jet-noise measuring processes used by the Airport Authority. The formulas and algorithms, however, may be exempt from the California Public Records Act as proprietary software belonging to a private company, Lochard Corp., which developed the noise monitoring system, Schultz said. Britt said he believes there may be discrepancies between the average noise level in the Peninsula and the numbers actually reported on the Airport Authority’s website — and that careful analysis of the formulas may reveal this disparity. Differences could mean that noise from airport operations could affect more homes than previously thought, according to Britt. The Airport Authority reports the noise measurements to the California Department of Transportation and the public by way of the Airport Authority’s website www.san.org. Airport officials said Britt’s claim is speculative. “There’s no evidence that suggests the [noise measuring] is faulty,” Kaminetz said. Britt said he will continue to ferret out the noise-measurement formula that could change the number of homes eligible for the Quieter Home Program. In the interim, Point Loma residents may have to contend with the San Diego International Airport’s ongoing construction and near-term improvements that could result in a temporary shift in jet departure paths to the south. Such changes could impact the noise levels over a new group of homes and schools, according to airport watchdog groups and Peninsula planners.
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Goodbye to a dear, misunderstood friend By HOWARD JONES a small act of human kindness each day. To others, he remained invisible. We nicknamed him “The Mayor” and began referring to his corner as his office. A year passed without a word being exchanged. One morning, I bought a sweet roll. On the return trip home I asked him if he’d like it. “Yea. That sounds good,” he said. Jeffrey Q. Pastorino, a fixture for many years at the corner of Rose- “Thanks.” From that point on, I’d buy crans Street and Avenida de Porhim a treat once or twice a tugal in Point Loma, was often week. I tried to get him things feared and shunned by the world around him. Pastorino died at the that weren’t too difficult to chew. He only had one tooth. age of 52 on Aug. 25, 2009. One The Mayor never failed to local resident, Howard Jones, express his gratitude. Over the took time to befriend Pastorino. COURTESY PHOTO many years we knew him, he never asked for anything. When I got to know him Jeff died recently. He wasn’t an average guy. For 15 years, better, I would engage in conversations of unparalleled he sat on a bench at the corintrigue. Many related to ner of Rosecrans Street and health. Although he had but Avenida de Portugal in Point one tooth in his mouth, he Loma. He was there for the was in the process of growing millennium change. He sat all of them back. We never there every Christmas mornunderstood the details of the ing. He rang in every New process, but it was apparently Year on the bench. As you quite slow because he still had might imagine, he was differonly one the day he died. ent. He would talk about ecoWhen darkness filled the night, Jeff would take the bag nomics. Did you know that holding all his earthly posses- some banks only let you open an account if you have a one sions and disappear into the million dollar bill? He even shadows, where he would spread his sleeping bag on the showed me a picture of one he ground hidden away from any had clipped from a magazine. Other times he would tell me and all curious eyes. Shortly of the government spies that after first light, Jeff was back were coming in to watch us. I on his bench for another day promised him I would be vigiof silent vigilance. I first saw Jeff on one of my lant. He always wore long pants, daily walks years ago and wondered why he was always a heavy, hooded coat and sun glasses. The sun glasses were sitting in the same place. I in place even after the sun asked neighbors who’d lived had long fled the sky. The coat in the area long before we arrived. As often as not, I was was always on, even when the told they’d seen him there for dog days of summer brought years, but knew nothing about temperatures into the 80s. Most people thought he was him other than he was “just crazy. I’m not so sure. some crazy guy.” The “Mayor of Point Loma,” When people wandered by, Jeffrey Q. Pastorino, died at Jeff would avoid eye contact, look the other way and do his the age of 52 on Aug. 25, 2009. He is survived by his best to become invisible. It was clear he simply wanted to twin brother, Chris of Warminster, Pa. Few people be left alone. He never bothknew The Mayor. Many feared ered anyone. I began waving as I passed. him. Others suffered his presence silently. I was delighted After weeks without a he invited me into his world. response, his hand flicked slightly upward with a furtive Like you and me, he was a greeting one morning. Strange singular point in the fabric of life we call humanity. He was as it may seem, a bond of our friend. And we’re going to friendship was formed. From miss him. then on, we would exchange waves. After a while I would — Special contribution from catch him actually initiating Point Loma resident Howard the act. He wasn’t very Jones (aka Allen Sherpa). demonstrative, but he shared
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Sunset Cliffs’ Ross Rock not a community easel I’m aware we all work or do something during the days and/or nights and I’m also aware of the fact that some of you have grown up in this lovely area. What I refuse to accept is the lack of consideration for others. Along with the many parasitic problems in the world, the sense of “entitlement” for me is among the worst. Congratulations! You live and/or grew up here! This does NOT mean you can do whatever you want to. I know it’s a hard concept to grasp, but around the same time you realize that you should clean up your acne you should be realizing that you are NOT the only person in this world. Next time you wake up, look outside — it’s true! We are entitled to some basic things such as clothes, food, clean water, no marshmallows on the beach and a safe community and so on. What you are NOT entitled to is the right to put up “art” or “installations,” aka “graffiti,” on Ross Rock or any other rock, beach, tree, passed-out reveler, and so on. This community is extremely lucky to have a natural park for all of us to enjoy, and last time I checked my science books, plastic, glass, spraypaint, plywood, nails and screws are not abundantly found in nature. Please take the time to consider others before you deface public property and possibly put yourself in harm’s way. I’m sure none of you have wings like the lovely shotty bird sculpture that adorned Ross Rock a few years back, so don’t think hitting the reef after a long fall is going to end well. Even with a few drinks or whatever it’s going to hurt, if not KILL you! Even if you still believe that everyone else “owes” you something (see “entitlement”), take the time to at least consider nature. Like, hmmmm, what happens if the “installment” falls? What sea life could be hurt or damaged? Perhaps a poor surfer or unsuspecting teen will end up pulling rusty nails and screws from their heels. Or, what if the repetitive climbing of the rock causes it to disappear due to the added erosion (see “science books”). These are hard concepts to grasp but just like you would (hopefully) pick up the ball or skateboard so somebody doesn’t break their neck when they fall, you might find that these little things that we do for others make us truly feel entitled to gifts we are given in life.
‘Dedicated’ state workers union serves only itself
Cliffs Boulevard and Voltaire Street. The Ocean Beach Planning Board (OBPB), as a matter of So, I see the Service Employees record, failed to seek advice and counsel from the OB Town CounInternational Union (SEIU) has cil (or the OB Community Develtaken out a full-page color ad in opment Corporation for that matyour publication. Life must be ter) when it voted on this project swell for all these unions. Gov. last August. Furthermore, neiArnold Schwarzenegger came into office and identified the prob- ther the report of the OBPB’s Project Review Committee nor the lem with our state and four propositions were put on the bal- minutes of the board will reflect any research or discusslot to stop the bleeding. ion about the effects this project SEIU and the “dedicated state would have on transportation and employees” along with every union representing a government public safety. I’ve been active in my commuentity, came unglued and launched one of the most massive nity for almost 15 years and it never ceases to amaze me how assaults on a political figure I’ve many people get involved to witnessed in my 56 years. The people — having heard the words effect a personal agenda (some members of the current OB Planof fear from the magic box from ning Board being the perfect the “dedicated state employees” example). Isn’t it time we put regarding loss of police, fire, individualism aside, sought conteachers and how the populace sensus and put some degree of won’t survive — voted down these measures. Now the bill has unity back into our community? Or, are the motives of the public come due. These “dedicated employees” unions are only dedi- good and the desire to effect the general welfare, as Point Loma’s cated to self interest and not to Lance Morton suggests, (“Breaks the state. One has to wonder, since they took out a full-color ad on building permit fees the right thing to do,” Aug. 13 Beacon, in the Beacon, did they do so in page 6) short sighted? how many other publications? Isn’t there an irony here? The Danny Morales same people who have bankruptOcean Beach ed the state are wealthy enough to run full-page color ads. Just poll like they had plenty of money for calling Schwarzenegger a rat Should San Diego Unified every 30 seconds on the magic fight to keep Superintendent box. The sad part is how many Terry Grier from being hired by people don’t read the “PAID FOR a school district in Houston? BY” at the end and bottom of the Votes cast: 9 ads. These unions are flush with 100% our money. Start shutting ser90% vices. Balance the budget. 80% James Rexroad Loma Portal
Sunset Cliffs traffic study ignores obvious factor
If the city is going to do a new traffic study in the Sunset Cliffs area (“City to revisit traffic calming along Sunset Cliffs, Sept. 3 Beacon, page 2), it should include Charles Kinkade the proposed World Oil project at Sunset Cliffs the northwest corner of Sunse-
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PLHS dominates in opener against Monte Vista 14-6 BY SCOTT HOPKINS | SPECIAL TO THE BEACON
Quarterback Keegan Fitzgerald threw two touchdown passes to wide receiver Jordan Sparkman as the Point Loma High School (PLHS) Pointers defeated Monte Vista 14-6 in their season opener last Friday night. The victory was diminished, however, by the loss of senior defensive standout and team leader Will McDonough, who sustained a serious knee injury in the game’s first half that will likely end his season. Further evaluation of McDonough’s injury was scheduled this week. Playing in sweltering temperatures on the Monarchs’ campus, the Pointers struck first when Fitzgerald connected with Sparkman for a 6-yard score in the first quarter. Ruben Diaz’s extra point gave the visitors a 7-0 lead that stood until the fourth quarter. Then, after scrambling to escape pursuing defenders, Fitzgerald found Sparkman, who stands 6’6”, uncovered. The pair hooked up on a 33-yard pass/run that was the Pointers’ longest play of the game. Diaz again supplied the extra point, upping the lead to 14-0 with just minutes left in the game. On the ensuing kickoff, a Monarch returner, who appeared
to be stopped in a pileup of players, somehow broke free and stunned the Pointer special teamers with a 90-yard return for the hosts’ lone score of the night. Following the game, Pointer head coach Mike Hastings praised his team for their efforts, but let them know there are areas needing further practice. “We (the coaches) saw some things and you saw some things that we need to work on,” Hastings told his squad. “But we are going to be a very good football team.” Fitzgerald ended the game with a 73-percent passing completion (8 of 11) for 115 yards. Sparkman had three catches for 63 yards, while other favorite targets included Stephan Jackson (three catches for 15 yards) and Davis Callejon, whose one catch covered 32 yards. The Pointers’ ground game totaled 121 yards. Leslie Rogers, returning from knee surgery after last year’s second straight 1,000yard season, led the team with nine carries for 37 yards. Emilio Diaz (four carries for 27 yards) and Zach Gemmill (six carrues for 21 yards) also had strong showings. Defensively, the Pointers shut out their opponent. Curis Dietz led with nine tackles, while Anthony Joyner
Point Loma High School running back Leslie Rogers (23) picks up yardage in the Pointers’ season opener against Monte COURTESY PHOTO BY SCOTT HOPKINS Vista. Rogers led his team with nine carries for 37 yards in the 14-6 victory.
recorded eight tackles and a sack of the Monarch quarterback. Eric Bueno contributed five tackles, while Sparkman caused a Monte Vista fumble and Morris Mathews recovered one. The varsity victory capped a perfect opening week for Point Loma football, as both the freshman team — playing all three quarterbacks — and the junior varsity squad
Chargers loaded with talent but health to be key BY BOB HURST | THE BEACON
It could be a season to remember for Bolts fans as long as the San Diego Chargers have their health. Last year, linebacker Shawne Merriman was out after the first game with two torn left knee ligaments. Tight end Antonio Gates had toe and ankle injuries and his production dropped off. Running back LaDainian Tomlinson had toe and groin problems. He was limited in one postseason game and did not play in the other. But it appears that everyone is on track and ready to go this year, which could result in the Chargers’ fourth straight AFC West Division title. If Merriman gets back to his usual self (39.5 sacks from 2005-07), barring any further off-the-field problems, that will help the pass rush, and create more interceptions by cornerbacks Antonio Cromartie and Quentin Jammer. Quarterback Philip Rivers had a career-year in 2008 with the highest passer rating in the NFL at 105.5. He threw for 34 touchdowns against just 11 interceptions. This season, Rivers has plenty of talent when he goes to the air. Tight end Antonio Gates will be the primary target, and wide receiver Vincent Jackson (1,098 yards, 18.6 average per catch in 2008) can out-leap most defenders at 6-foot, 5-inches tall. Tomlinson, 30, had his lowest average per carry last year at 3.8 since his rookie year in 2001, but is determined to get back up to speed. Darren Sproles is his capable backup, averaging 5.4 yards per carry in 2008. Sproles is dangerous on special teams too, ranking eighth in the Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks for LaDanian Tomlinson (21) to league in kickoff and punt returns break free on a slant. The Chargers are once again stocked with talent and are last season. picked to have a successful season — provided key players stay healthy.
defeated the Monarchs by wide margins. The Pointers return to action Saturday with a triple-header set for their home opener against Patrick
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The Point Loma High School Lady Pointers volleyball team enters the new season looking to continue the winning tradition of the last two years after having COURTESY PHOTO reached the CIF playoffs in 2007 and 2008.
Pointers host exhibition volleyball season opener Optimism abounds for 2009 season BY KEITH ANTIGIOVANNI | THE BEACON
The Point Loma High School (PLHS) Lady Pointers varsity volleyball team opens its season Friday, Sept. 11 at home when they host the third annual Celebrity Exhibition Volleyball match. Game time is at 7 p.m. “The event is our team playing against the top professionals in San Diego with all the money going to our volleyball program,” said PLHS head volleyball coach Mike Placek. Placek, a professional beach volleyball player with the AVP, established the Celebrity Exhibition Volleyball match after he was named head coach in 2006 and took over a struggling program that went a combined 15-25 the three previous years from 2004 to 2006. Since then, Placek brought more fan interest and support to the program by leading the Lady Pointers to a combined record of 30-27 and two consecutive CIF playoff appearances in 2007 and 2008. “It is going to be a fun year for us,” Placek said. “We go into this year with only one senior (defensive specialist Megan Hanna) but we also have returning starters — all sophomores. Overall I see us making a lot of improvement this year.” Since 2006, Placek has not only brought a more upbeat atmosphere to the team but has tried to widen the skills of his players to broaden their abilities in the game of volleyball. “As a pro beach volleyball player, you need to develop a lot of different skills of the different positions on the court and be able to do everything,” Placek said. “As a coach, I make them learn everything they can about volleyball. This makes it easier for them to get to the next level if the college coaches can see that,” he said. Placek qualified for his first AVP tournament in 2006. In 2008 he was the runner-up for the AVP Tournament Rookie of the Year. He has also placed third in the San Diego AVP, finished in the top 30 of individual players and finished third in teams with his partner, Russ Marchewka. Placek also currently coaches local club volleyball. Placek will need to continue the program’s improvement in the highly competitive Western League.
The Pointers’ league rivals include state champion Cathedral Catholic (34-4 in 2008), Scripps Ranch (22-7 in 2008), La Jolla (2413 in 2008), Christian (22-16 in 2008) and University City. The Pointers open the regular season at home against Canyon Crest Academy on Thursday, Sept. 24 and open Western League play at home on Wednesday, Sept. 30 when they face University City. “I have great confidence in our team,” Placek said. “We have a great group of girls.”
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Musical transplants set down roots in OB what other cities’ music scenes are like. To be sure, there are thriving Some people may have a “grass is music communities in places like always greener” mentality about Austin, London and Chicago. HowBY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON
ever, if one has ever wondered how good the local music scene might be considered around the world, keep in mind the droves of artists who seem to be descending on the city for stays both short and long. Between the weather, venues and street fairs, for many, San Diego seems like the perfect spot to make music. Among recent arrivals are Great Barrington, Mass. transplants Sunday Girl, which appears at Dream Street on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. The hard-rock quartet, featuring Noah Boinay (guitar), Sam Altman (drums), Sean “Boosa” Slator (guitar) and Jason Craig (bass) arrived in early 2008, settling in Ocean Beach. Craig has since departed, replaced by bassist Louisiana Bob. “We were all sitting around one day and we realized the music scene in the northeast was not really where we wanted to be,” Boinay
Sunday Girl performs Friday at Dream Street in Ocean Beach.
said. “You can spin your wheels out there for years and years without any result. So we just decided on the spot to move to California, as we knew some cats there.” Rather than simply make a quick cross-country dash, the band opted to tour their way to the West Coast over the course of a month, using a converted school bus outfitted to
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run on vegetable oil. “We were originally going to move to Los Angeles, right into the thick of the music business,” Boinay said. However, having friends in bands like Vegitation and the Peacemakers already in Ocean Beach, the SEE SUNDAY, Page 12
Roppongi Visit Roppongi during Restaurant Week and try their inventive prix-fixe menu which includes selections such as Thai Coconut Sweet Corn Soup with Grilled Shrimp, Edamame and Opal Basil, Pan Seared Halibut with Wasabi Pea Puree and Shiitake Mushroom Vinaigrette, and Boneless Beef Short Ribs with Honey Mustard Glaze. Conveniently located on Prospect Street, it’s obvious why Roppongi is Zagat rated “One of the Top Five Most Popular Restaurants in San Diego” and is a recipient of Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence.” Executive Chef Stephen Window continually finesses the extensive menu of tapas, salads, sushi and seafood, delighting guests with fresh, exotic fare prepared with traditional European gourmet cooking techniques. Roppongi is open daily for lunch and dinner with an ever-popular happy hour from 3-6pm. Spend an evening dining around the firepit, cozy up around the indoor fireplace and aquarium, indulge at the stunning sushi bar or just have fun watching the scene from their covered/heated patio. Call Roppongi at 858-551-5252 for reservations. Chef Stephen Window, Roppongi.
Blue Point Coastal Cuisine Announces Cavi-Hour Blue Point Coastal Cuisine, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter will offer you nothing less than a first class dining experience. Visit Blue Point during “Restaurant Week 2009” where you’ll taste Executive Chef Jonathan Hale’s mouthwatering creations including Pan Seared Loch Duart Salmon, Crab and Pancetta Stuffed Whole Trout, Grilled Sterling Silver Pork Tenderloin and Liquid Center Chocolate Cake for just $30 for an unforgettable three-course meal. Visit Blue Point Coastal Cuisine for Cavi-Hour. Cavi-Hour features a selection of fine caviars, discounted appetizers, and drink specials. Choose from a selection of caviars, explore our special caviar & libation pairings, or enjoy house favorites like freshly shucked oysters for $1 and crispy calamari for just $6. Drink specials change nightly but always include our specialty martinis at half price, $5 wines by the glass, and $4 domestic draft beers. Cavi-Hour is available Monday through Friday from 5pm to 6:30pm in the bar and lounge only. Call Blue Point Coastal Cuisine at 619-236-6623 for reservations. Executive Chef Jonathan Hale, Blue Point Coastal Cuisine
Thee Bungalow: Fine Food & Wine since ’69 Located in the seaside community of Ocean Beach, adjacent to Point Loma, Thee Bungalow restaurant has been a San Diego dining favorite for over 35 years. A wonderful, quaint, country Bungalow located off the beaten path and away from tourist destinations, this hidden gem is a favorite for locals offering world class French cuisine and an extensive wine list featuring modestly priced wines from all regions of the world. Be sure to give it a try during “Restaurant Week 2009” where Executive Chef Paul Niles will “wow” you with a three-course menu featuring options such as his famous Lobster Bisque to start and delicious entrée selections such as Bouillabaisse Provencal, New Zealand Rack of Lamb or Scottish Salmon, and to finish a Chocolate Trio for just $30. If you’re looking for an unforgettable culinary adventure take part in the “FiveCourse Wine Dinner”, offered every third Wednesday, featuring local wineries and mouth-watering culinary creations. The Wine Dinners begin at 6:30pm with tray passed appetizers followed by a five course meal paired with wine. Call Thee Bungalow at 619-224-2884 for reservations.
Chef Paul Niles, Thee Bungalow
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Brazilian Day to bring splash of color, music and culture to the beach B RAZ I LIAN DAY S D Sunday, Sept. 13; free Garnet Avenue between Bayard and Everts streets in Pacific Beach. Brazilian music, dancing and food will fill Garnet Avenue between Bayard and Everts streets Saturday as the annual Brazilian Day San Diego comes to Pacific Beach for the second time. Last year’s event drew 30,000 people. The highly anticipated parade will begin at approximately 3:30 p.m. Around 500 drummers and dancers, many in the ornate cos-
tumes of carnival, will gyrate from Dawes Street down Garnet Avenue. “Once you hear the drumming you can’t stop moving,” said Angela Verdenacci, logistics organizer for the event. “You just can’t stay still.” The organizers have focused on making the parade even bigger. Approximately 25 passistas — Brazilian female dancers wearing shiny costumes, some with feathers — will join the parade this year. A San Diego samba school will bring about 50 drummers, and a family group will add 150 to 200 children and parents. But anyone can join in, and those who really want to get into the spir-
painters, will be situated on Garnet it of the event may sign up to wear Avenue. The kid’s area, with rides, inflat- Avenue between Dawes Street and one of 50 authentic carnival costumes brought from Brazil specifi- able jumps, balloon artists and face Everts Street. cally for this parade. Visit braziliandaysandiego.com to find the sign-up form online. As for the food, vendors for all 30 food booths have been booked, promising not only a variety of traditional Brazilian fare, but Mexican, Italian, Philippine and Hawaiian taste treats as well. The food court will be located on Cass Street between Felspar and Hornblend streets. The main stage, featuring live performers, will be at the intersection of Bayard Street and Garnet
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Restaurant Week caters to financially strapped BY LORALEE OLEJNIK | THE BEACON
Despite the economy, local restaurants fare quite well during San Diego Restaurant Week. San Diego’s culinary showcase returns for its fifth installment Sunday, Sept. 13 to Friday, Sept. 18. More than 180 participating restaurants, a record for the event, across the county will offer $20, $30 and $40 three-course, prix-fix menus, allowing diners to enjoy fine food on fixed funds. “Everyone realizes it’s tough economic times. You have to offer even more value,” said Lehn Goetz, owner of Café Coyote and president of the San Diego chapter of the California Restaurant Association. Goetz said that San Diego has come to have one of the top restaurant week promotions in the nation, attracting an estimated 200,000 diners over the six-day event. Goetz said he believes that San Diego restaurants have not been hit as hard by the recession as other markets such as Las Vegas, but he added that events that promote eating out are still greatly beneficial. This year, Restaurant Week has been held as a
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band opted to end its tour here, then hang out for a few weeks before heading north. “Once we got to San Diego, we fell in love with the place,” Boinay said. “We did go up to L.A. just to check it out, but there was no comparison. We were definitely staying in Ocean Beach. With so many friends here it
biannual event, with another having been held in January. The face of this year’s restaurant week is San Diego’s Sam the Cooking Guy, Sam Zien. “I’m all about people cooking for themselves,” said Zien, who was asked to serve as the spokesman for Restaurant Week and hosts the cooking show of the same name. “But I’m also the first to say there’s stuff you don’t want to make or can’t take the time to make but you still want to try. (Restaurant Week) is giving you a reason to do it.” Zien has also shot a series of vignettes for the show’s website on how to eat like a pro and to be more adventurous in your food and an etiquette short on being kind to your server. Participants include casual eateries such as Point Loma’s Corvette diner and Nick’s at the Pier in Ocean Beach and more formal establishments such as La Jolla’s Marine Room and Nine-Ten restaurant as well as beach-area favorites such as JRDN restaurant and the Fishery. “While the pricier restaurants sell out very fast because there’s an impression of greater value,” said
Zien, “I think you should go eat out where you want to.” San Diego Restaurant Week is sponsored by the California Restaurant Association’s San Diego chapter, a group of 1,500 local restaurants that meet to promote the business, share information on practices and raise money for charity. Not only does Restaurant Week serve to highlight the city’s finest restaurants. In the past, it’s been very good for business, packing out eateries during slower weeknights (events run Sundays through Fridays), in a slower time of the year, at the end of tourist season. Event organizers have also launched a new website that allows visitors to select a restaurant according to price, location or variety. The site also gives complete menu listings and brief restaurant profiles, and when you sign up for the newsletter, you are entered in a contest to win dinner out every weekend for a year. No special tickets or passes are required. However, reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling the restaurants directly or by visiting www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com.
was an easy transition to make.” It didn’t take long for the group to begin to make an impact locally. “When we first got here we were, of course, newcomers, so audiences didn’t know who the band was,” Boinay said. “But we hooked up with some really good local groups like Canobliss and Silence Betrayed. They sort of took us under their wings and had us open for them a bunch of times. Their fans were really receptive and it went from
there.” If the band’s name actually reveals little about their sound, it’s intentional. “We wanted something that was wide open to interpretation,” Boinay said. The name came about when a band member bemoaned his lack of a girlfriend. “He joked that even if he couldn’t find a full-time girlfriend, he’d be happy with a girl on Sundays,” Boinay said. Boinay cites the likes of Pantera and the Deftones as major influences, though that’s not necessarily reflected in all their songs. “We grew up with classic rock, but even though we’re more of a melodic band, we’re really influenced by the harder-edged stuff,” he said. “We’re not hardcore by any means, just modern aggressive rock.” Though Sunday Girl has a new album recorded, rather than release it on CD right away, the band decided to enter the digital age using an old-fashioned strategy. “People download things one song at a time anyway, so we’re going back to the way things were in the 1950s and releasing singles,” Boinay said. “Rather than do a big album, we’ll release new tracks every few months. It keeps things fresh and helps keep listeners interested because new music appears with more frequency.” While the band has played many of San Diego major venues, including the Wavehouse and Cane’s, Boinay considers Dream Street to be the band’s second home. “Some of us are in there pretty much every weekend, having a beer and checking out the bands,” he said. After a year in town, Boinay reflects on the reason for the band’s move to Ocean Beach being so successful. “The people around here are great, very welcoming,” Boinay said. “It’s a plus that there are so many ways for musicians to get exposure.” Sunday Girl performs on Friday, Sept. 11 at Dream Street, 2228 Bacon St. at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/sundaygirlmusic.
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The readers have chosen Nati’s Mexican Restaurant as the best local restaurant! It’s no wonder, as Nati’s has been serving the finest Mexican dishes made from scratch with fresh ingredients for 49 years. The owners pride themselves on serving virtually every dish made to order, including their delicious chili rellenos made with fresh chilies while providing patrons with affordable prices. They offer a variety of margaritas, Mexican and American beers, cocktails and wines. Try one of their new tropical drinks – Mango or Pomegranate Margarita, Blue Hawaiian or Papaya Daquiri. Diners may enjoy indoor dining or patio dining. Nati’s is open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner with plenty of parking available. Ask about the daily luncheon specials.
Wow Cafe (Walking On Water) Located on the OB Pier, you’ll enjoy a great meal while taking in the best view in town — including surfers and sea life. The family friendly restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features a menu with something for everyone. Some of the “must trys” include the mango pancakes, world famous clam chowder, award winning fish & chips, plus the “as seen on TV” ultimate Nachos. But whatever you try, you won’t be disappointed.
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CASK NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY No C rap on Tap!
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Kirin Sushi Thank you for voting us Best Sushi and for your continued support as we celebrate our 8th Anniversary. Join us for half price Sushi Rolls as our Thanks. (16 rolls to choose from) Our daily Happy Hour from 4:30–7:30pm, features a large Saki or Soporro for $4.50; small $2.00 and any wine $3.00 a glass. So join us for endless happy hour after happy hour half price rolls all day.
Newport Pizza & Alehouse
Best Bakery and Best Desserts in the Beacon’s Reader’s Choice
EUROPEAN CAKE GALLERY Specializing in “Swiss Black Forest” Cake
Bringing real ale to Ocean Beach! Join us every Thursday for Cask Night.With 21 taps that constantly rotate, you are bound to find a new favorite beer every time you come in. You'll also find a selection of 80+ bottles which are also constantly changing. They have also mastered the art of thin crust pizza with seven different types of hand tossed pizza. Order by the slice or a whole pie, with daily happy hour specials plus OB locals’ special on Thursdays. Member of the San Diego Brewing Guild. Come down and enjoy your slice of pie and pint of beer on the open-air patio,while taking in the Pacific ocean view!
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The European Cake Gallery The European Cake Gallery is more than just an item or two. Apple, pumpkin and other pies line the shelves as surely as the German chocolate and white Bavarian cake entries, legendary carrot cake & cupcakes, cookies and fruit bars – and you haven’t lived until you’ve tried a piece of the Swiss Black Forest. It’s three layers of chocolate cake filled with a light chocolate mousse and whipped cream, iced with whipped cream and either milk chocolate or white chocolate shavings. That’s a lot of “chocolates” in one sentence – stop by here, and you’ll taste the justification for each one.
The Venetian Try our new happy hour menu, 4–6pm daily. Featuring food & drink specials. If visuals get your Italian-cuisine appetite in gear, The Venetian is your restaurant forevermore. The food has best been described as California-Italian, which simply means you can expect great fare without a lot of heavy sauce, the way some other places think Italian should be done. The pastas and chicken entrees will command your serious attention, as will the tidy bar and the family-style menu. Anything else you could ask for probably doesn’t exist. And did we mention the great service?
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HEALTH · BEAUTY · FASHION · FUN Elaine Dill is Proud to Bring B&B Products to the Peninsula Good hair care is essential. That is why we at Elaine Dill Studio take great pride in giving you the best treatment here on the point. It is important for us to make sure you are satisfied with your haircut, color and style. We are also thrilled to be Bumble
& Bumble’s exclusive hair studio on the Peninsula. B & B has been recognized consistently by major beauty and fashion editors to be a top hair care line. We now carry the new gel line that has been in development for the last five years. Make an appointment for a free
consultation with our highly educated staff: Elaine Dill, Halina Yatsevich and Liz Zenoni. Our products: Bumble & Bumble, Framesi, Redken. 619-222-3455, 3657 Voltaire, San Diego
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“Organic” refers to the way agriculture products – including foods and fibers – are grown and processed. Organic farmers, in general, use no chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides or defoliants and use only natural pesticides on their crops when absolutely necessary. “Certified Organic” labels stand for a commitment to a system of agriculture that strives for balance with nature. When you buy organic foods, your choice protects the health of future generations, yourself, and farm workers by keeping cancer-causing pesticides off of plates and out of farm environments. This choice also protects water quality by supporting farms with no petrochemical runoff; preserves topsoil because organic
farmers build soil using natural amenities rather than synthetic fertilizers; helps keep small family farming alive; supports a true economy with no hidden costs from subsidies and environmental damage; preserves biodiversity through the cultivation of heirloom varieties; and provides you and your family with better-tasting fruits and vegetables. Organic agriculture is an integral part of the preservation of planet earth. Anthony Rodale, vice chairman of the Rodale Institute in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, says, “We have to bring back the connection between soil, food, health and the environment.” An 18-year study of organic vs. commercial farming at the Rodale Institute has found numerous benefits to organic farm-
Mai Blossom Eco Wellness Salon Nestled in the heart of Point Loma, Mai Blossom Eco Wellness Salon combines Eastern philosophies and western science to create a beauty and wellness experience unlike any other in the area. Launched to meet the needs of a growing segment of men and women concerned about the level of toxicity found in most traditional salons, Mai Blossom offers salon services, such as haircuts, ammonia-free hair color, facials, waxing, signature massages and body treatments, using natural and organic products. Approximately 55 percent of salon clients suffer from symptoms caused by ammonia-based hair color, according to recent research. Mai Blossom uses ammonia-free hair color and eco-friendly products so clients are not exposed to toxic fumes and harmful chemicals found in traditional salons. Mai Blossom Eco Wellness Salon is deeply committed to health and longevity of our clients, our community and our environment, therefore we offer only natural, organic and eco-friendly products and services. We invite you to a transformational experience at Mai Blossom Eco Wellness Salon, 1800 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92106.
ing, including reduced nitrate leaching into groundwater, improved soil fertility, improved water infiltration rates and increased crop productivity, especially during dry years. Organic farming is the answer. “The land has so much capacity to give, but we have to understand its needs.” For the best selection of organic produce and grocery items in San Diego County, or for more information on organic farming, visit Ocean Beach People’s Organic Foods Market, at 4765 Voltaire Street, where “everyone can shop, and anyone can join.” (619) 224-1387 www.obpeoplesfood.coop
What Does a Geriatric Care Manager Do? A Professional Geriatric Care Manager assists family members navigate through the concluding chapter of their loved one’s years. They are also extremely useful in helping the family find the right services and cope with their new set of problems. The Care Managers at Innovative Healthcare Consultants are all RN’s and are especially experienced in dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia clients. Services from care managers should be something every family takes advantage of but few do. Care Managers will help a family find better and more efficient ways of providing care for a loved one. The family is essentially hiring a professional adviser to act as a guide through the maze of long-term care services and medical needs. The care manager is an expert. The family is experiencing these issues for the first time. Hiring a care manager should be no different than hiring an attorney to help with legal problems or a CPA to help with tax problems. Most people don’t attempt to solve legal problems on their own. And the use of professional tax advice can be an invaluable investment. The same is true of using a care manager. Next month we will look at some of the ways that a care manager can help you. Look at our website at www.innovativehc.com or call Innovative Healthcare Consultants at (877) 731-1442 for answers to your questions.
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Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Ocean Beach Christmas Tree Festival spring craft fair takes place on Veterans Plaza Lawn at the foot of Newport Avenue and Abbott Street to raise money for the annual Christmas Food and Toy Drive. The event is sponsored by the OB Christmas Tree Festival Committee, a subcommittee of the Ocean Beach Town Council. For more information or to volunteer, call (619) 2268613 or (619) 515-4400. Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of Famosa Slough host a work party to care for native plants and remove invasive species. Participants are asked to wear work clothes and bring work gloves and gardening/weeding tools and meet at the southeast corner of West Point Loma Boulevard and Famosa Boulevard. For more information, call (619) 2244591, or visit www.famosaslough.org. Monday, Sept. 14, 6:45 p.m., regular meeting of the Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Council at the
The Point Loma Association’s Mean Green Team and other community members were rewarded for their community beautification efforts during a “Dreyer’s Slow Churned Neighborhood Salute” on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Dana Middle School. Debbie Hall with the Mean Green Team wrote an essay about the team’s efforts to beautify Point Loma and submitted the essay to the Dreyer‘s contest. The sweet reward meant that the PLA’s Mean Green Team was one of only 1,500 selected nationwide to receive the “neighborhood salute.” The Mean Green Team meets every Friday morning to tackle one of 15 projects in the Point Loma community. Projects include planting and maintaining the jacarandas along Rosecrans Street, the Nimitz Boulevard median, the new Nimitz Boulevard onramp and offramp and myriad other beautification tasks. For more information about the Mean Green Team, visit COURTESY PHOTO www.plaweb.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m., Suzy Spafford, an Ocean Beach/Point Loma resident who has achieved success in the greeting-card industry and spinoff products, presents “An Evening at Suzy’s Zoo.” The free event takes place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619)
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Cabrillo Recreation Center, 3051 Cañon St. For more information, call (619) 222-9719, or visit www.calsnet.net/sunsetcliffs.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., regular monthly meeting of the Ocean Beach Historical Society. The featured speaker will be author Richard Carrico, who will present “Presidio of San Diego: Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo Bay or Citadel of Civilization.” The meeting takes place at the Point Loma United Methodist Church, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more inforSEE CALENDAR, Page 16
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Late Night Munchies 11pm-1am $3 Appetizers
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Game night w/giant Jenga, Wii & full Rockband competitions $4 Vodka Redbull, $4 Yager Bombs, Happy Hour 3-8 w/ $3 Wells, $8, $10 & $12 pitchers
Hip hop night Happy Hour until 8pm, $3 Wells, $8, $10 & $12 pitchers
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Jason Otts accoustic showcase 6-9pm & The Warsaw Poland Brothers Happy Hour until 8pm, $3 Wells, $8, $10 & $12 pitchers
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mation, call (619) 225-1753, or visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com. Thursday, Sept. 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Jenna Druck Foundation’s Families Helping Families
group hosts a free grief education workshop addressing the clinical state of “complicated grief.” The workshop takes place at 2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 200 at Liberty Station. For more information, visit www.jennadruck.org.
• Sunday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., annual back-to-school picnic. • Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m., PTA meeting in library. • Monday, Sept. 21, 4th-graders to Old Town all week.
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Back to School Night for grades 16. • Friday, Sept. 11, 8th-grade pin Mass. • Friday, Sept. 11, second annual golf tournament at Sail Ho Golf Course. For more information, call (619) 218-3042.
SUNSET VIEW • Thursday, Sept. 10, 9:15 a.m., PTA meeting. • Thursday, Sept. 17, curriculum night in auditorium. Sessions are 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. for kindergarten through 2nd grade; 6:15 to 7 p.m. for grades 3 and 4. • Sept. 14-18, 4th-graders to Old Town.
WARREN-WALKER • Friday, Sept. 11, welcomeback barbecue at Robb Field for grades 6 and 8. • Sept. 14-18, middle school Outdoor Education Week. • Friday, Sept. 18, welcomeback barbecue on campus for prekindergarten, junior kindergarten, kindergarten and 1st grades.
ENTRY RULES: You choose your favorite! Tell us who the best of the best is and you’ll be entered into our free drawing.
Mail your ballot to: The Peninsula Beacon, Readers’Choice Awards, P.O. Box 9550, SanDiego, CA 92169. You may also hand deliver ballots to: 4645 Cass St., 2nd floor; or vote online at:www.sdnews.com or PeninsulaBeacon.com. • Please complete at least 50% of the ballot. • One ballot per person. • Limited to 92106, 92107 & 92110 • Ballots must be postmarked, submitted online, or hand-delivered, by Mon. 10/05/09 CONTACT INFO (must be filled out for your votes to be counted): Name: Address:
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• Thursday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m., guest speaker series features Mike Hardin, owner of Hodad’s restaurant. The event takes place at 4843 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 222-6411, or email study@wordwide.us.
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Monday, Sept. 14, 1 to 2 p.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts “Negative Impact of Hearing Loss,” a free lecture, at 3325 Zoo Drive. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277. For more information, visit www.sharp.com.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Through Nov. 1, Visions Art Quilt Gallery presents the works of Emily Richardson. An artist’s reception is slated for Friday, Sept. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. Richardson will also conduct a workshop, “Painting and Composition,” on Satur-
day, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a lecture and tour the same day from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ($10 at the door and lecture is included in the workshop). The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road at Liberty Station. For more hours and information, call (619) 5464872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org.
VENUES Cane’s Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, (858) 488-1780 • Friday, Sept. 11, 9 p.m., Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash tribute band) performs with Hell on Wheels, Burlesque and Hard Fall Hearts. Tickets are $15. • Saturday, Sept. 12, 8:30 p.m., Devin the Dude performs with The Ponder, Even Keel, AAV, Samoanh, IROk and The Mighty Few. Tickets are $20. • Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m., Rough & Steady performs with Diversity, Ottly Mercer and Live Zion. Tickets are $10. • Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m., Passafire performs with Revival, Cualli and Uproot. Tickets are $10. • Friday, Sept. 18, 9 p.m., Wild Child (Doors tribute band) performs. Tickets are $15. Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577 • Today, Sept. 10, 8 p.m., Sinbad performs. Tickets are $37. • Friday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Air Supply and Christopher Cross perform. Tickets are $60. • Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal perform together and separately. Tickets are $89.25. • Friday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m., LeAnn Rimes performs. Tickets are $65. • Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m., Wanda Sykes performs with special guest Keith Robinson. Tickets are $60. Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822 • Friday, Sept. 11, 9 p.m., The Fabulous Thunderbirds perform. Tickets are $30.
Sign Up Today or Enjoy the Festivities Moment Cycle Sport is proud to announce the Inaugural San Diego Triathlon Classic on October 10, San Diego's only USAT sanctioned Olympic Distance race. USAT sanctioned races draw from a national group of competitive athletes who compete in the USAT points series. The race course showcases the best of San Diego and is designed to be a quality race experience. Athletes will experience the history and beauty of America's finest city as they make their way through naval bases, historic monuments and San Diego’s waterfront on this spectator friendly course. It consists of a 1500 meter fast and flat swim in San Diego Bay, featuring unparalleled views of the downtown San Diego skyline and a unique opportunity to swim under the Pedestrian Footbridge near Harbor Dr. The 40 km, two-loop bike course will present a worthwhile challenge beginning at Liberty Station and passing through scenic Point Loma, the Point Loma Submarine Base, and Cabrillo National Monument, with challenging elevation climbs, testing athletes' fitness and skill level. The 10 km run is flat and forgiving, winding through historic NTC/Liberty Station, along the San Diego water front and the USS Recruit. The transition area and start/finish line is convenient and spacious for both athletes and spectators, ideally situated on the water's edge in the southern corner of Liberty Station in the large Parks and Recreation green space. Ample parking is available in the many parking lots within Liberty Station. The postrace festivities will be epic, featuring entertainment, award ceremonies, refreshments, vendors and exhibits. www.sandiegotriathlonclassic.com.
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ITEMS FOR SALE 300 CRIBS TV HOME THEATER INSTALL FREE IN HOUSE WRITTEN ESTIMATE!!!!!!!! Thank you SDNEWS. COM for giving CribsTv.com the opportunity to provide your shoppers with a 25% discount off of the total price of our labor services. Plus as a Bonus you get Brand name Electronics at Wholesale prices. Since 2001 we have been providing San Diegans with Custom Home Theater installation. We take pride in what we do and it shows in our work. Please feel free to call us anytime Monday thru Saturday between 7am and 7pm we look forward to hearing from you... Services Available *Custom Home Theaters *Indoor-Outdoor *LCD/ Plasma Calibration *Wireless *Moving Uninstall and Reinstall *Multi Room Audio (888) 502-7427 (888) 502-7427 FAST FOOD DISCOUNT CARDS Fast Food Discount Cards that never expires. 24 Restaurants including Arbys, Wendys, Pizza Hut, Krispy Kreme and more. Cost $20. R. T. 3115 WhiteHorse Road PMB 177, Greenville, SC 29611. (864) 295-5551
Auctions/Estate Sales ESTATE BOOK SALE Sat Sept. 12th 7am4pm Sun Sept. 13th 8am-1pm 7380 Eads Ave. 858-456-1020
Misc. For Sale
Sophie is a beautiful blue and white short hair cat, just 2 years old and weighing a petite 8 pounds. She's very social, and has a sweet, affectionate personality. She makes a cute chirping sound when she purrs! You can meet Sophie at PetSmart: 1034 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, in the FOCAS (Friends of County Animal Shelters) cattery section. Adoption hours are: Mon-Fri 5-8 p.m. and Sat-Sun 12-3 p.m. Her adoption fee is $100, which includes spay microchip, and vaccinations. Call 760-960-7293 for information or visit www.focas-sandiego.org.
www.focas-sandiego.org
or call 760.960.7293 PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS!
ED’S HANDYMAN SERVICE No job too small!
• Carpentry • Plumbing repairs • Windows & Doors Installation
CALL FOR PROMPT FREE ESTIMATE References Available
858/361-5166 (Not a contractor)
525-3057 CASSIE 1 yr spayed female. Cassie was an abandoned momma cat found with her kittens. A good samaritan took her to the shelter, then took her to foster when no owner claimed her after her holding period. She and her kitten are healthy, vaccinated and now "fixed". Available for a loving home. Call SNAP foster 858-456-0452
Call SNAP foster at 760-815-0945 if interested
Painting PAINTING SERVICES 619-419-7091 Call Jimmie Krueger
BUSINESS OPTS. 550 Income Opportunities WWW. SPORTSGIRLJEWELRY.COM FUND RAISERS FOR YOUTH SPORTS- VERY PROFITABLE
RENTALS 750
MANGOSTEEN THE QUEEN OF FRUITS Feel better now and try risk free today: www. MyMangosteen.net
Condos for Rent
KID’S TABLE W/2 CHAIRS HAND-PAINTED, OCEAN THEME 27”Dx22”H, LIKE NEW... STURDY, CLEAN, $99. CASH. (619) 7426968
2BR UTC $1795 4070 PorteLaPaz 16 ex27 I-5S Patio Pool Wood Floors, Laundry room, 2 car garage, All Kitch Apl info@diamondsands.com 1 (888) 684-5263
NEW MEXICO CHILE SALE Fresh or Roasted Delivery in San Diego call 619-587-8345 OUTLET CENTER DOORS WINDOWS We have warehouse full of Doors, Windows, Flooring reduced Prices (858) 268-0679 RESALE & NEW women’s clothes, accessories, shoes, jewelry, $5 - 35, Designer BARGAINS, Tierrasanta. (619) 985-6700
An All Volunteer Non Profit Corporation
Lucky was rescued off the streets of SE San Diego abandoned by a roadside. Lucky and many other Rescued Cats and Kittens are looking for loving permanent homes. Come visit them at the La Jolla Petsmart located in La Jolla Village Square. For more information please visit our website at
Housing for Rent BIRD ROCK 4TH DOOR 2 OCEAN $5,000 Unfurnished $5,400 Furnished 3BR/3.5BA 2,600 sq. ft. dbl. garage, W/ D Call 858-4562677 cell 858-373-8302
www.catadoptionservice.org
classified
marketplace QUARTZ O2 CLEAN - COURTEOUS - PROFESSIONAL
AN OXYGEN BAR • BREATHE WITH US! • AROMAS AVAILABLE!
• Free Extra Minutes (w/ any session)
619-212-1543 4966 Santa Monica Ave. Ste. H • Ocean Beach www.myspace.com/quartzo2bar
• Interior / Exterior • Custom Cabinet Finishing • Residential & Commercial • Wallpaper Removal • Stucco Repair • ”Popcorn” Ceiling Removal
• Insured, Quality Workmanship
FREE ESTIMATES 619-219-1923 BRETTCUSTOMS@COX.NET LIC #936550
MASTER CARPENTER I have advanced skills in, electrical, plumbing, maintenance etc. trade skills for housing. Call Bob 619-2446507
CARZ
www.SanDiegoCarz.com
REAL ESTATE 800
25+ Cars Under $4,990
Homes for Sale
MARK or JASON 3196 MIDWAY DR. (619)224-0500
A MULIT-CHOICE PROPERTY! This approx. 9178 sf. view lot can accomodate 3, 3000sf units, as per RM-1-1 zoning, or a new home near Windansea, OR renovate the 3Br/2.5Ba, FR custom home with 1Br unit, pool & cabana! Great, private location abutting open space. $1,225,000. Phyllis 619-818-4929. Coldwell Banker RE.
Advertising Sales Professional Wanted
COMPLETE AUTO DETAILING
San Diego Community Newsgroup is seeking an honest, hard working, experienced, professional advertising sales person who would enjoy prospering here. Join our team in a friendly, casual office with a core of competitive, successful sales people.
RECESSION SPECIAL
Located in the heart of Pacific Beach, we own and publish four community newspapers in La Jolla, Downtown San Diego, Pacific & Mission Beach, Ocean Beach and Point Loma. Also part of a regional network of community newspapers with combined circulation of apx. 200,000.
$2500 OFF ANY DETAIL SERVICE • Hand Washing & Waxing • Oxidation & Fall out Removal • Complet Interior Work • Engine Cleaning Your Green Alternative Since 1981
Pacific Beach
AUTO DETAILING 4645 Cass Street • 858-581-0211 Beach & Bay Press Building- entrance on Emerald Street across from the Post Office
NO GAS of SAN DIEGO
Advertising sales experience in print and web are a major plus for this position. This position is salary plus commission in a protected territory. The compensation is competitive with other media companies in San Diego. Principals only please. Email your résumé to john@sdnews.com
DEMO SALE SAVE $200! We now sell CARVER Surfboard Racks for Bikes & Scooters
STOP BY OUR STORE FOR A
FREE TEST DRIVE!
5032 Niagara Ave. O.B. nogasofsandiego.com • 619.550.7089
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SERVICE DIRECTORY - THE PENINSULA BEACON
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
CLEANING
HANDYMAN
ELECTRICAL
JACOB’S ELECTRIC Clean, Quality Work! • Residential / Commercial • Service / Repair - Panels • Custom Lighting / Spas Bonded & Insured • License #903497
HANDYMAN DOES IT ALL!! GMD COMPANY (619) 244-9380 DRYWALL,ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING,TILE, WINDOWS,DOORS,PAINTING,CEMENT, FRAMING,BATH & KITCHEN REMODELING LIC# 420564 LIABILITY INSURANCE AND BONDED
WWW.GMDCOMPANY.COM
(619) 843-9291 Expert House Cleaning! Ask about our 2 for 1 special
Cleaning Service by Cecilia Sanchez Family owned & operated 15 years experience. Office, residential & vacancy cleanings #1 vacation rental experts Free estimates & excellent references (619) 248-5238
Traditional Hardwood Flooring • REFINISHING • REPAIR • INSTALLATION SPECIALIZING IN HARDWOOD FLOORS Over 20 years experience in San Diego
JOHN WEIGHTMAN
(619) 218-8828
Non-licensed
FLOORS
Only $35/hr. Master Carpenter w/ 25 years experience. Interior /exterior woodworking (ex-termite inspector) Quality design fence work wood /vinyl Professionally Installed windows & doors Drywall Install/Repair and finish work. Detail Quality Painting Light Electrial & Plumbing
(619) 665-0754 Call Paint Division Representative, John License #B-71031/B-C-33
Established in 1995
HAULING
PAINTER DOES IT ALL!! GMD COMPANY
A VETERAN HAULING Insured · Reliable
Best Prices & Free Estimates
10% Discount - Senior & Veteran
Call A Veteran
619-225-8362
You Call-We Haul! No Job Too Small!
William Carson
Bamboo
GILBERT’S CONCRETE
FOR SALE
All Phases of Concrete Driveways · Patios · Sidewalks
Each Sunday from Noon to 5 pm Or by appointment Timber Bamboo (Old Hami) Black Bamboo Golden Goddess, Alfonscar and other Tropical Plants
Evictions, cleanouts, construction debris, tree trimming, etc.
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR EXCELLENT REFERENCES LIC# 420564 LIABILITY INSURANCE AND BONDED
WWW.GMDCOMPANY.COM
SOLAR ELECTRIC Call us for all your solar electric needs
SOLAR ELECTRIC
619 -527-2227
• Mirrors Pressure Washing Experienced
Call
(619) 248-2778 services offered:
Taylor Made
•Interior & Exterior
WINDOW
Window Cleaning
CLEANING
•Construction Clean-up •Residential •Small Commercial •Store Fronts
619.981.0169
Re-Stucco Specialists Interior Plaster/Drywall Repairs All Work Guaranteed 30+ Years Experience Lic. # 694956
Repairs • Lath & Plaster Re-Stucco • Custom Work
–Bill HARPER PLUMBING & HEATING– Cash Discounts • $58 Per Hour Repairs & Repipes Fixture Installations BBB Member since 1986 Self-Employed Lic #504044
Clean • Reliable • Reasonable
CALL BILL 619-224-0586 REMODELING
D’arlex
Small Job Experts
10% Senior Discount
25 Years Experience • Remodeling • Handyman • Electrical • Plumbing Past Termite Inspector Pest & Dry Rot Damage Rated Service Magic Angieslist
(5- & 15-gallon)
Landscaping Available
Your Own Girl Friday
5061⁄2 Palomar Ave., LJ
858.382.1140
www.yourowngirlfriday.com
Insured Free Estimates Lic# 92394
858.459.YOGA
Stacey Blanchet (619) 997-7601
TONER
Toner Cartridge Recharging SAVE $ while Helping the environment! FREE DELIVERY!
Active Military & Seniors
100% Guarantee! LOW PRICES! 15 years experience!
ROOFING
(888) 228-6637
SHOP OPEN M–F 12:30 to 5:00 PM www.DeLaCruzLandscaping.com
Custom Landscapes
/ Exterior • Custom Cabinet Finishing • Residential & Commercial • Wallpaper Removal • Stucco Repair • ”Popcorn” Ceiling Removal • Insured, Quality Workmanship FREE ESTIMATES 619-219-1923
• Stress/Anxiety • Myalgia • Female Disorders • Asthma • Headaches • Sports Injuries • Arthritis • Neck & Back Pain
wang.acu@gmail.com lifestrong.com
BEAUTY SALON
Vision Beauty Salon Full Service
858-270-2735 4645 Cass St., Ste #103
Haircut + Shampoo Senior Haircut & Shampoo Manicures Pedicures
$16 (reg $19) $14 (reg $16) $10 (reg $12) $20 (reg $25)
Must present coupon for discount
SPA
Making old fiberglass/porcelain bathtubs and sinks look new!
Body Massage $60 hr • Deep Tissue • Swedish • Thai
TILE
LIC #936550
• Sports • Couples • Pain Relief
Foot Reflexology $30 hr (Free neck, back massage)
Ionic Foot Detox $30
Ph. (619) 282-6252 Fax (619) 521-0117
www.chuckiespainting.com
copyserv@att.net
619 200-7663
chuckgjr@cox.net
619.464.5141
LIC#808864
Bonded & Insured • CA Lic. #925325
Guaranteed Lic #560438
(619) 795-9429
Dr. Tai-Nan Wang
SINK & BATHROOM
FREE Estimates Residential & Commercial Maintenance Landscape Lighting Drip Irrigation & Troubleshooting Tree Trimming & Wood Fences Drought Tolerant Landscapes
Chuckie’s
Acupuncture and Herbs
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:00am to 6:00 pm
858-272-ROOF (7663) 619-224-ROOF (7663)
BRETTCUSTOMS@COX.NET
Painting Company
ACCUPUNCTURE
Facial • Waxing
Scott Smith, has been serving the beach communities since 1979.
• Interior
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
corner of Emerald & Cass
(760) 233-9785
Gardening Clean-up CLEAN - COURTEOUS - PROFESSIONAL
(619) 630-8009
L.Ac OMD
Jose’s
619-847-1535
Guaranteed Owned & Operated • Mirrors, Skylights, Light Fixtures, & Solar Panels • Family
Email: darlex0907@hotmail.com
10% Discount
PAINTING
Hedges hauling • Reasonable Rates Free Estimates • References
• Satisfaction
(619) 684-1848
www.iluvjunk.com
ORGANIZING
Christopher’s Window Cleaning
619-846-2734 Cell 619- 265-9294
We are eco friendly
619-933-4346
licensed & insured
STUCCO
PLUMBING
Are you needing a second pair of hands? Do you have projects left undone? Do you want someone who thinks outside the box?
and Up
SAN DIEGO, CA 92116
• Mini Blinds • Screens
Better Business Bureau Member Lic#810245 • Bonded • Insured A+ Quality Construction Inc.
(619) 244-9380
Licensed & Insured Lic #638122
3200 ADAMS AVE. STE. 103
SOLAR
Bonded, St. Lic. #538443
carsonmasonrysandiego.com
Sales, Service & Supplies Same Day Response Digital/Analog • Reliable
Interior/Exterior Painting, Repairs, Power Washing, Caulking & Sealing, Stucco, wood replacement, epoxy coatings and Much More!
ED BOEHLER (619) 224-9713
30 years experience
.29¢
FREE ESTIMATE! Painting Division:
Personal Service Established 1980
References & Portfolio
Color Copies
JB’s Window
Interior - Exterior Painting
STRUCTURAL & DECORATIVE BRICK • BLOCK STONE • TILE CONCRETE DRAINAGE WATERPROOFING
(NO LIMIT)
Call for information
Cleaning & Service
Baylor’s Brush Painting
CONCRETE MASONRY
5¢ Self Service
skelley.office@cox.net KelleyPainting-sd.com
not licensed
CONCRETE/MASONRY
From one original only, 100 min. on 8.5 x 11”
WINDOW CLEANING
(619) 234-7067
FREE ESTIMATES
(858) 229-0016
COPIES
Fully licensed and insured. Lic# 723867
Call for a FREE ESTIMATE
Call Scott
FREE ESTIMATES! Call Valentina
3¢
(858) 270-1742
10% SENIOR DISCOUNT
Ocean Home Services
Weekly • Monthly • Special Occasions
COPIES
• FINE PRUNING & THINNING • ARTISTIC TREE LACING • TREE & STUMP REMOVAL WWW.CROWNPOINTCLIPPERS.COM
lic# 706902
Maid Service
Insured · BBB Member www.gilbertsconcreteconstruction.com CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE 619-253-8775 Lic. #786215
FREE ESTIMATES!
• Full Service • Interior/Exterior • Power Washing • Stucco Repair • Residential/Commercial • Bonded / Insured
Ask for Bob 858-454-5922
Trustworthy,reliable & detail oriented!
(858) 459-0959 cell: (858) 405-7484
TREE SERVICE
San Diego Business for over 14 years
Prompt & Professional Insured
High Quality Home Improvement
TREE SERVICES
CROWN POINT CLIPPERS, INC.
PAINTING
(619) 241-1231 GARDENING·LANDSCAPING
SENIOR SERVICES
KELLEY
Handyman with 20 years experience. Many Skills • Hourly or Bid
Reliable • Affordable • Insured
619.674.6134
RENT-A-HUSBAND
PAINTING
San Diego’s #1 Refinisher
Cory Tatz
D.K. TILE Repairs, re-grouts & installations of all ceramic tile & stone. All work done by owner.
Free Estimates Lic # 428658 858.566.7454 858.382.2472
SD Bay Spa
619-226-2056 3333 Midway Dr. #201 By Old Town Open 7 days a week www.tranquilitysd.com
REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY · THE PENINSULA BEACON
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CA DRE Broker's # 01312924 Karen Dodge CA DRE Broker's # 01312925 Mike Dodge
GREAT INVESTMENT 1009 Tourmaline #4
Lifestyle Included! 3947 Sequoia St., Pacific Beach
OPEN House SAT/SUN 1-4 Kathy Evans 858.488.SELL Coastal Properties
DRE #00872108
New Tuscan-Style Contemporary home, almost 2,000 sqft. A 3BR, 4BA delight with penthouse room opening to large bayview roofdeck. One block to Crown Point Shores where you’ll find miles of sandy beaches and a park area to walk, sail, run, bike or sunbathe in. $939K
North Pacific Beach Townhouse with 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, & 3 parking spaces (oversized 2 car, side by side garage plus 1 space by unit front door) Fireplace in the living room. Southwest facing end unit. Hardwood flooring. Just a few blocks from the beach. Shops and restaurants nearby. Don't miss this light and bright home with peak ocean and bay views from master bedroom and balcony. Dual masters upstairs, one bedroom downstairs Reduced $589,000
Karen: 619-379-1194 • Mike: 619-384-8538 E-mail: Karen-Mike@San.rr.com Web: www.karen-mike.com
Bernie
SOS na
Erika Spears
92109 Summer Specials
La Jolla • New Construction • 3BR/2.5BA • Solar Electric • Air Conditioning • 2-car Garage • Draper Ave in “the Village”
Imagine EVERY DAY waking up to almost 50 ft of Bayfront views. Sip coffee on 1 of 2 view balconies, or watch the dramatic, everchanging bay views from the living room, dining room, kitchen, den or 3 bedroom. Over 1300 sf, single level condominium. $649K
Working with Kathy Evans
Coastal Properties
Wiggle your toes in the sand, 100 ft from your front door in Mission Beach. 2 BR home and den to hold your beach toys. $639K
Work with a Beach Specialist
“I’LL COME TO YOUR RESCUE” WWW.BERNIESOSNA.COM
Only 4 left !
(619) 977-4334 CELL (858) 490-6127 DIRECT
858.490.4119 STAY, SEE & DREAM SAN DIEGO
Just Liste d!
Four fabulous 2- and 3-bedroom NEW construction condos in the heart of Pacific Beach! All units are move-in ready with private garages, outdoor living and many upgrades! A Must See!
Staci Malloy
$519,000 – $556,000 DRE #01400985
858.490.6129
www.stacimalloy.com
The House Doctor Rx All Trades. All Problems. Fixed .
#1 in customer Service, Very Reasonable 858.245.1381 contractor’s lic # 507762
OPEN HOUSE LA JOLLA Sun 1-4pm Sun 12-3pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 2-4:30 Sun 1-4pm Sun 1:30-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm
1334 Caminito Arriata 4BR/3BA $1,000,000-$1,500,876 748 Archer 2+BR/2.5BA $1,249,000 7194 La Jolla Scenic So. 4BR/4BA $1,595,000 1667 Calle Alta 5BR/2.5BA $1,600,000 1471 Caminito Batea 3BR/3.5BA $1,700,000-$1,849,876 1265 Park Row3BR/2BA + 1BR/1BA Guest House $2,150,000 1663 Bahia Vista 4BR/4BA $2,450,000 7271 Carrizo 5BR/6BA $3,900,000-$4,350,000 1949 Paseo Dorado 6BR/7BA $4,100,000 5380 Calumet Ave. 4BR/2BA $5,450,000
Janet Armstrong • 858-775-9469 Michelle Dykstra • 858-344-7653 Buster & Tinker MICO • 858-344-8551 Patricia Denning • 858-449-5899 Maxine & Marti Gellens • 858-551-6630 Susana Corrigan/Patty Cohen • 858-414-4555 Peter Van Rossum • 858-204-3221 Arlene Sacks • 858-922-3900 Buster & Tinker MICO • 858-344-8551 Maxine & Marti Gellens • 858-551-6630
directory
PACIFIC BEACH / MISSION BEACH, cont. Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm
822 Nantasket Ct. 1420 Missouri St.
2BR+ Room/2BA 3BR/3.5BA
$895,000 $925,000
Lawrence Tollenaere • 858-740-1011 Team Frager-Hixson • 858-405-9100
POINT LOMA / OCEAN BEACH Sat 11am-4pm Sat 11am-4pm
425 San Gorgonio St. 821 Armada Terrace
10000 Sq Ft 4BR/3BA
$1,350,000 $2,500,000
Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 Robert Realty • 619-852-8827
Sun 11am-4pm Sun 11am-4pm
425 San Gorgonio St. 821 Armada Terrace
10000 Sq Ft 4BR/3BA
$1,350,000 $2,500,000
Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 Robert Realty • 619-852-8827
Sat & Sun 10am-4pm 4070 Porte La Paz #16 2BR/1BA Suzy Davis • 805-340-2814 Sun 1-4pm 5339 Renaissance 3BR/2.5BA $675,000-$750,876
$3,800,000-$3,950,000
UNIVERSITY CITY
PACIFIC BEACH / MISSION BEACH Tu, W, F 12-4pm
924 Hornblend
2BR Units
$519,000-$556,000
Alex Rojas • 858-427-3664
Sat 11am-4pm Sat 12-3pm Sat 1-4pm
924 Hornblend 1022 Felspar 1420 Missouri St.
2BR Units 3BR/3BA 3BR/3.5BA
$519,000-$556,000 $598,995-$648,995 $925,000
Alex Rojas • 858-427-3664 Brian J. Lewis • 619-300-5032 Team Frager-Hixson • 858-405-9100
Sun 1-4pm Sun 12-3pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm
4316 Dawes 1022 Felspar 1836 Reed Ave. 1076 Opal St 5317 Westknoll
3BR/2BA 3BR/3BA 3BR/3BA 3BR/3BA 3BR/2BA
$598,000 $598,995-$648,995 $659,000 $675,000 $850,000
Peter Van Rossum • 858-204-3221 Brian J. Lewis • 619-300-5032 Joann Mockbee • 619-200-8194 Buster & Tinker MICO • 858-344-8551 Buster & Tinker MICO • 858-344-8551
DEADLINE FOR THE OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY IS NOON ON TUESDAYS.
David Schroedl • 858-459-0202
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