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It may be a short street, but Garrison Street draws huge throngs of visitors every year with its elaborate ornaments and Christmas lighting. Photo by Mike McCarthy Busloads of visitors from all over San Diego make the trek to the neighborhood to ogle and find holiday inspiration.
Garrison Street’s impressive neighborhood display is simply hard to match BY DAVE SCHWAB | THE BEACON A bigger and better spectacle every year, Garrison Street in Point Loma light up the night for more than a month with the neighborhood’s annual Christmas light display. “The show starts Thanksgiving night and runs until Jan. 5,” said Nazare Judd, a granddaughter in the family that started the Garrison Street Christmas tradition, which began as a “friendly” competition 27 years ago between her mother and her grandmother that she half-jokingly said “got out of control.” The Garrison Street Christmas celebration of lights is on the short block between Chatsworth Boulevard and Garrison Place. SEE GARRISON, Page 11 Another sparkling example of the brilliant light display on Garrison Street.
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Officials celebrate completion of Phase 1 of Dana field improvements San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer speaks to a crowd at the dedication of Point Loma High's resurfaced baseball field on the grounds of Dana Middle School. Faulconer praised the cooperative spirit that characterized the project in all phases. Photo by Scott Hopkins
BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON Civic and school district leaders gathered last week at Dana Middle School to dedicate Phase I of a sparkling new upgrade to David Wells Field, Point Loma High School’s baseball facility that will also be used by Dana Middle School 's grade 5-6 students. The project, funded in two phases with San Diego Unified School District Prop. S money, primarily involved leveling a previously uneven and gopherinfested grass and dirt field before installation of a com-
pletely new artificial playing surface that transformed it to one of the premier facilities in the county. San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer headed a list of dignitaries speaking at the Dec. 4 ceremony. Also taking turns at the microphone were SDUSD trustee-elect Dr. Michael McQuary, PLHS Principal Hans Becker and Dana Principal Scott Irwin, Pointer baseball player Ryan Arnold, Dana student Maggie Curran and new SEE FIELDS, Page 2
HEARING DELAYED FOR SON ACCUSED OF SLAYING PARENTS IN POINT LOMA The arraignment for a 22-year-old man accused of murdering his parents in their Sunset Cliffs home was delayed Dec. 3 by his attorney until Jan. 7 because the attorney said he is “conducting assessments” of the man’s mental state. Peter David Haynes appeared in blue jail clothes before San Diego Superior Court Judge David Szumowski. Haynes agreed to the delay, which was not opposed by the, prosecution. Haynes is charged with fatally shooting his father, Dr. David Haynes and his mother, Lissa Haynes, on Nov. 28 shortly after 3 a.m. in the Point Loma neighborhood. His father made a 911 call after being shot. The District Attorney’s Office filed three special circumstance charges that could lead to the death penalty or a life sentence in prison without parole if Haynes is convicted. The special circumstances allege murder during a burglary, murder while lying in wait and multiple murders. Haynes remains in the central jail without bail. — Neal Putnam WINNERS OF 35th ANNUAL OB HOLIDAY PARADE ANNOUNCED The list of winning entries during the 35th annual Ocean Beach Holiday Parade — sponsored by the Ocean Beach Town Council — are in! The following lists the categories and winners: • FAMILY CATEGORY: OB Peace Heads: “War Is Over If You Want It”. • INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY: Magician Loch David Crane and his” Star Trike.” • MERCHANT CATEGORY: The Inn at Sunset Cliffs. • NEIGHBORS CATEGORY: (Tie vote) OB Pause and OB’s Finest Presents “Say you want a Revolution.” • ORGANIZATION CATEGORY: (tie vote) The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and Dana Middle School Surfrider Club Present “Surfrider Stranded OB Style.” The winners were determined by a panel of esteemed local judges, which included Tom Perrotti, president of the OB Community Development Corporation; Barbara Iacometti, president of the OB MainStreet Association; Pete Ruscetti, president of the OB Planning Board; Lynne Bolton, local artist and co-owner of The Electric Chair and Primitive Kool Gallery; and Pat James, co-founder and president, of the OB Historical Society. The OB Town Council thanks each of the judges for their participation and thanks all of the 100-plus parade volunteers. The next Ocean Beach Town Council meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the Masonic Lodge, located
at 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. at 7 p.m. During the meeting, Town Council members will present the Parade winners with their awards/plaques. All are welcome. The Town Council will also hold its annual OB Food and Toy Drive preparation nights on Dec. 16 and 19 at the Masonic Hall. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. Food and toys are distributed to local disadvantaged families and seniors on the morning of Dec. 20. Details are available at obtowncouncil.org/events/. Online donations are also welcome: www.plumfund.com/pf/OBfo-odandtoydrive.
OBMA OFFERS COMMEMORATIVE ORNAMENT FROM OB-OPOLY GAME If you simply can’t get enough of the hugely popular OB-Opoly game coordinated by the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, you have an opportunity to purchase an Ocean Beach commemorative ornament. The ornament, shown above, celebrates the art from the custom Ocean Beach-Opoly game. The ornament measures 3.5 inches wide and 2 inches tall. It comes in a decorative storage tin. The cost is $25 each or $20 when you purchase more than one. Buy it online at www.ocean-beachsandiego.com or at the OBMA office, located at 1868 Bacon St., Suite A, Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. COUNTY GRAND JURY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR DUTY The San Diego Superior Court is now seeking dedicated residents with sound judgment from throughout the county to serve on the 2015-16 San Diego County Grand Jury. The grand jury investigates citizen complaints and performs its traditional function as a “watchdog” over government agencies. It does not conduct criminal investigations. Applications are available by calling (619) 450-7272 or by visitring www.sdcounty.-ca.gov/grand-jury. All application forms must be received by Jan. 16, 2015. Qualified candidates will be nominated for a random drawing tentatively scheduled for June 5, 2015. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, be at least 18 years old, have sufficient knowledge of the English language and have lived in the county for one year prior to selection. All candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check. Individuals meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply.
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PHASE II FACING MAJOR SNAG? But while guests and community members admired the vast improvePointer head baseball coach Wells, ments, The Peninsula Beacon has a Pointer alum and former major learned Phase II of the project has league baseball star. been both downscaled and postOutgoing school board member poned. Scott Barnett was unable to attend. Several concerns have led to an “This dedication is really special indefinite halt to further planned because of all the work people put field enhancements that included into it,” said Wells later. “It's great stadium seating running behind to have people come out and see home plate from first to third bases, what this will mean to the kids and a combination scoring the program. It's awesome to be a booth/storage structure behind part of something so big.” home plate, a new scoreboard The new turf features a deep beyond the right field fence, new A line of Point Loma High baseball players tests the new field at Dana Middle School for the green surface with a tan-colored below-ground dugouts, additional infield, batter’s box area, foul terri- first time last week before its dedication. The tan area behind home plate extends around the storage and improved batting cages entire David Wells Field and will be used by Dana students as a running track during PE classtory and outfield warning track. for Pointer players. es. Photos by Scott Hopkins Permanent white lines for batter’s One concern reportedly is the boxes, baselines and foul lines have legal requirement for Americans Pointer alum and former major league base- with Disabilities Act access to not been marked with sewn-in white ball star David Wells spoke at the re-dedica- only the seating area but also the lines. A large Pointer Dog logo field area as a multi-purpose field. and other equipment. tion of the field that bears his name. The for- playing surface. Because of space appears in center field with interOther completed Phase I ele• New dark green outfield fence mer gopher hole-filled playing surface was limitations and steepness, a “ziglocking maroon “PL” letters added ments include: wind screen covering. behind home plate. The pitcher’s • New bullpens in left and right • New yellow foul poles in left and replaced by artificial turf, while new bullpens zag" type ramp would be needed at and outfield fences were added. Wells is also a cost of about $100,000 alone. mound, constructed of special clay, field with 6-foot fences to protect right field. the team's head coach. is the only non-turfed patch players using them. • New quick couplers from the Additionally, questions of liabiliremaining. • A new centerfield fence where school district water supply placed ty have been raised about security The tan warning track and tan there was none before. Three around the field perimeter for was under the jurisdiction of the in the planned lowered dugouts. foul areas will serve as a running access gates lead to a warm-up area cleaning and cooling the playing city’s Parks and Recreation Depart- School officials have concerns track for Dana students during PE and exercise stations for players surface. ment and being rented out to about underage drinkers and other classes. They will also use the outalong with storage for batting cages •New palm tree landscaping. groups who caused significant inappropriate activities taking The SDUSD website lists Phase I’s damages. After a prolonged camplace there during nights and final cost as more than $1.5 milpaign guided by PLHS athletic weekends. lion. director John Murphy, former San It is believed the new scoreboard The Dana project has literally Diego City Councilmember Byron will move forward while school offibeen a “Field of Dreams,” first con- Wear and others, the city relincials ponder solutions for the other ceived by Pointer baseball boosters quished control of the field to the issues. in conjunction with Wells. The school district. Meanwhile, PLHS baseball boost*Excluding bridal jewelry *Good through Dec. 10, 2014 Ocean Beach native’s name was Faulconer admired the newly ers will continue fundraising efforts attached to the facility during a redone field and praised the process to complete improvements while February 2010 ceremony. of cooperation that allowed SDUSD the school district attempts to clear Wells was eager to assist with to assume control of the field and whatever hurdles remain. (619) 223-2151 www.diamondforeversandiego.com improvements; however, the field, make the improvements that will 3689 Midway Dr. In the Point Loma Plaza next to Sport Chalet located on school district property, benefit local students. CONTINUED FROM Page 1
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Young and old alike participate in preparations for the OB Town Council’s annual Food and Toy Drive. Disadvantaged families and shut-in seniors benefit from the generosity of the Ocean Beach community. Volunteers and donations are always welcome.
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Ocean Beach catches the holiday spirit as parade rolls down Newport Avenue .
One of the largest turnouts in years lined up and down Newport Avenue during this year’s 35th annual Ocean Beach Holiday Parade, which featured prominent politicians, civic groups, merchants, community advocates and youth groups. The theme of this year’s holiday parade was “Peace, Love and OB.” Look for more parade shots in our next Beacon on Dec. 18.
Santa and his little helpers are always a crowd pleaser during the Ocean Beach Photo by Mike McCarthy Holiday Parade. Parade watchers fill the street in front of the iconic Ocean Beach Hostel as floats and musical bands made their way down Newport Avenue.
This year’s Ocean Beach Holiday Parade drew an enormous crowd, perhaps even Photo by Mike McCarthy more than in recent years. The “Stranded" Dana Surfrider Club float was a big hit. The kids worked hard on their hip-hop homage to the longtime Geriatric Surf Team. Two dads were dedicated to giving that soulful surfer experience of seeing surf flicks at The Strand Theatre back in the day to fellow OBceans.
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WHAT’SAHEAD? Peninsula-area events, Dec. 20 to Jan. 14 SATURDAY, DEC. 20 The Ocean Beach Town Council will host a craft fair to raise proceeds for the Town Council Community Tree Committee’s holiday Food and Toy Drive. The craft fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veterans’ Plaza and lawn area at the foot
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of Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, email info@obtowncouncil.org or visit obtowncouncil.org. MONDAY, DEC. 22 A special schedule for the city’s Public Library and its branches will be in effect from Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Thursday, Jan. 1. The schedule is as follows:
• Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 22 and 23 All libraries will be open regular hours.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, Dec. 26 and 27 All libraries not specifically listed below will be closed.
Wednesday, Dec. 24 All libraries will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the Central Library open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., is open 12 to 6 p.m. The following branch libraries are open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.: • City Heights/Weingart Branch, 3795 Fairmount Ave. • La Jolla/Riford Branch, 7555 Draper Ave.
Thursday, Dec. 25 All libraries will be closed.
• Logan Heights Branch, 567 South 28th St. • Mira Mesa Branch, 8405 New Salem St. • Mission Valley Branch, 2123 Fenton Pky. • Point Loma/Hervey, 3701 Voltaire St. • Rancho Bernardo, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive • Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch, 5148 Market St. SUNDAY, DEC. 28 All libraries not specifically listed below will be closed. • Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., is open 12 to 6 p.m. The following branch libraries are open 12:30 to 5 p.m.: • City Heights/Weingart Branch, 3795 Fairmount Ave. • La Jolla/Riford Branch, 7555 Draper Ave. • Logan Heights Branch, 567 South 28th St. • Mira Mesa Branch, 8405 New Salem St. • Mission Valley Branch, 2123 Fenton Pky. • Point Loma/Hervey, 3701 Voltaire St. • Rancho Bernardo, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive • Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch, 5148 Market St. MONDAY, Dec. 29 All libraries not specifically listed below will be closed. • Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The following branch libraries are open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.: • City Heights/Weingart Branch, 3795 Fairmount Ave. • College-Rolando Branch, 6600 Montezuma Road • La Jolla/Riford Branch, 7555 Draper Ave. • Logan Heights Branch, 567 South 28th St. • Mira Mesa Branch, 8405 New Salem St. • Mission Valley Branch, 2123 Fenton Pky. • Point Loma/Hervey Branch, 3701 Voltaire St. • Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch, 5148 Market St. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14 Take a splash into kindergarten at Loma Portal Elementary. Kindergarten tours will be on held Jan, 14, 21 and 28 at 9:15 a.m. in the auditorium. Space is limited. Visit the school website to register at www.sandi.-net/lomaportal. Meet Loma Portal’s teachers and staff, learn about the programs, tour the campus and find out what makes Loma Portal Elementary such an amazing school. Loma Portal is located at 3341 Browning St. For more information, call (619) 223-1683.
SPORTS & PEOPLE Lady Pointers tennis squad wraps up another stellar season BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON The Point Loma High Lady Pointers tennis team concluded another successful season that included some impressive performances in league tournament play. Head coach Mark Truver’s girls achieved a third consecutive third-place finish in a strong Eastern League field. With a record of 8-4 (11-9 overall), the team lost two close matches (10-8 and 11-9) to league champion Serra and also defeated rivals Patrick Henry and Mira Mesa. LEAGUE FINALS Five players qualified for league finals, where seniors Emilie Folsom and Halea Holasek grabbed third place in the Doubles Draw, avenging two regular season losses to No. 5 San Diego. As the No. 6 seed, they knocked out No. 3 seed Serra in the quarterfinals before losing to No. 2 seed Mira Mesa in the semis. An unseeded doubles team of senior Anika Lopes and freshman Lexie Kobey raised eyebrows during league finals by defeating the No. 4 Mira Mesa and No. 7 Patrick Henry duos before losing to the No. 2 seed Mira Mesa team. They went on to win fifth place with a victory over No. 3 Serra. Freshman Shelby Smith proved to be a future star, securing fourth place in the singles draw.
Lady Pointer tennis players honored the team's seniors with flowers before a recent match against Patrick Henry. Standing behind team coach Mark Truver are, from left, seniors Emilie Folsom, Halea Holasek, Morgan Wehsener, Anika Lopes and Chyna Denney. Courtesy photo
both times in a Third Set Super• Pointer Pride Award: Morgan WehsenTiebreaker. The pair’s season ended with er, senior a loss to the No. 8 seeds from Scripps • Pointer Team Award: Lopes Ranch. • Rookie of the Year: Smith • Player of the Year: Folsom CIF TEAM PLAY • Co-Captains: Folsom and Lopes As No. 5 seeds in Div. II, the Lady PointOther team members were juniors Nikki ers defeated Mt. Miguel in the first round DeNamur, Nina Fisher and Katherine before losing at No. 4 San Pasqual by a Johnson; sophomores Allison Trent and close 10-8 score. A depleted roster of only Anita Carroll and freshman Caroline Hill. eight players weakened the team. Truver also coaches the Pointer boys Trevor announced the following team team, with practice beginning Feb. 14. CIF INDIVIDUAL PLAY awards: The Folsom and Holasek team won its • Most Improved Player: Chyna Denney, first two matches in dramatic fashion, senior
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Holidays Can Add to Stress for Family Caregivers Family members who care for cognitively impaired or disabled seniors may find the approaching holiday season to be more stressful than joyful. Caregivers may already feel overwhelmed by their day-to-day responsibilities and view holiday preparations as an additional source of stress. Family dynamics at the holidays can also be challenging. Primary caregivers may feel resentful toward visiting family members who they feel have not helped out enough. Family members returning home after a prolonged absence may be surprised and depressed by the decline in their senior loved one and feel that the caregiver hasn't communicated well enough leading to arguments and discord among family members. Planning ahead and modifying holiday routines to accommodate the needs of the caregiver and the person being cared for can foster peace and good will instead of anger and frustration. The Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) suggests alerting family members and guests ahead of the visit to the current condition of a loved one with Alzheimer's or other Dementia. This can be achieved through a letter or email explaining what to expect and offering suggestions for effective communication while educating them about daily routines. Being prepared allows family and guests to arrive with realistic expectations and an understanding that changes in behavior and functioning are caused by the disease and not the person. It is also important for the primary caregiver to let family and friends know that their caregiving responsibilities may limit how much they can do in terms of holiday festivities. It is ok for caregivers to let others pitch in and only take on what they can reasonably manage. The Alzheimer's Association suggests involving the person with Dementia in holiday plans, building on old traditions and adjusting activities as needed to stick to the person's daily routine. Seniors Helping Seniors is offering a special holiday discount onhomecare services. Purchase 8 hours of service between now and December 31 and receive an additional 2 hours free. Call 800-481-2488 for more information.
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“There is a lot that’s new this year,” said Judd, noting neighbors annually try to outdo one another with their joint Christmas display that has really put the community on the map as a holiday destination. “Year by year it grew, and all the neighbors started doing it and new families came and joined in, and it’s become a great tradition that’s adored by people around the county,” Judd said, “We have people who’ve been coming back every year who say, ‘I used to come here as a little kid.’ Now there are second and third generations of people coming back to see it. It’s really neat.” Judd said most neighbors are modest about discussing their displays, which she said have evolved into something really remarkable. “Every window has a little display,” she said. “There’s possibly hundreds of thousands of lights. You can get out of your car and go down a walkway that connects all the different individual displays. There’s even a display honoring fallen heroes from the police, fire and military.” Judd said it now takes as long as three or four weeks to set up some of the Christmas displays and they collectively consume so much power when all the lights are on that the “SDG&E electric meters start going in the opposite direction there’s so much power being used in our block.” The Christmas tradition began without anything elaborate, just a small Nativity scene. Then there was a Santa in the window. Then angels in the windows. Then Mickey Mouse characters in the windows. Other homes nearby joined in, adding lights and other things, like big blow-up displays of Santa Claus and his reindeer, snowmen and other Christmas icons. The Garrison Street Christmas holi-
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Visitors come from far and wide to check out the elaborate lighting displays of Garrison Street. Photo by Paul Hansen
day tradition kicked off this year, as it does every year, with the Freitas family’s 15th annual Cocoa for a Cure charity fundraiser that was held Dec. 6 at the family’s home at 3616 Garrison St. “Hundreds of people attended, and we raised $2,800 that will go to benefit a local [disadvantaged or ill] child,” Judd said. Festivities, the hot cocoa fundraiser included, are all in the spirit of the holidays and giving back, said Kyle Ybarra, who, along with wife, Carrie, is among neighbors on the street who make things happen ever year. Someone different benefits every year from the “chocolate charity,” Ybarra said. “Over the years, we’ve always tried to select either a charity that can assist local families or a specific individual, like a friend of our daughter’s who was diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago,” he said. Guests at Cocoa for a Cure can purchase hot chocolate for $1 a cup, as well as other family-baked goods and a number of items donated by local merchants selling goods for 50 cents to a dollar. “We also have a jar as well for folks who
don’t want cocoa and just want to make a straight donation,” said Ybarra. “One hundred percent of all the proceeds go to charity. Absolutely nothing comes out to pay for the light displays.” Garrison Street neighbor Richard McLaughlin said his Christmas display, which one neighbor likened to Disneyland, started out small with add-ons every year. It has since turned into something quite large more than a decade later. “My daughter, Casey, started doing it the lights. It was a nice hobby for her,” he said. “We built some little houses out front and filled them up with Santa Clauses and other things with lots and lots of lights.” McLaughlin said Christmas Eve is the biggest — and best — night for viewing the holiday display. “It’s just chaos that night,” he said. “People from the bus line stop off. We have Santa Claus out front talking to all the kids. Christmas Eve is the big event. After that, it starts slowing down.” McLaughlin admits the annual Christmas light display is no small expense, but said it’s all worth it. “We do it for the community,” he said. “We get a lot of thanks from people for doing it.”
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