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Airports Council International-North America recently awarded Sanbi-monthly Diego County cleanings Regional of New- Airport Authority with an Environmental Achievement Award in the area of outreach, education, and communication for the organization’s Airportport Development Avenue Plansidewalks, outreach in efforts additionSCOTT to HOPKINS/PENINSULA installing addition- BEACON Melinda White (left) embraces an emotional Eva King during the memorial at Sunset Cliffs for Mike White, a well-known angler and surfboard al trash bins along the street. shaper who grew up on Ladera Street. Melinda, Mike’s sister, helped organize the memorial and paddle out where dozens of friends and family, including King, who was a life-long friend and former girlfriend, came out to celebrate Mike’s life on Sunday, Aug. 11. ‘Sunset Cliffs was SEE CLEAN, Page 7 OB veterinarian pens his world and his playground,’ said Melinda. ‘He loved it here.’ See page 10 for the story. THOMAS MELVILLE / PENINSULA BEACON Oceanbooks Beachon training mom-preneur pets Point Loma High grads working on COVID-19 response at CDC leads SexySEE PAGEMama 10 Movement By DAVE SCHWAB | The Beacon lending their efforts to CDC’s fight SEE PAGE 13 against the pandemic. Among TheLongtime Peninsula Beacon Ocean caught Beach surfboard shaper trying to rebuildthose areas, their after work has directlyfire up with 1990 Point Loma High affected are the numerous Indian School graduatesBY DAVE SCHWAB Dale |Rose, THE BEACON Ph.D., reservationsextinguisher, in San pulled Diego the County, plug, hit and Kari Sapsis, MPH, for a Q&A plusthe deployment fire — and of it a exploded. 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Sciences High and Middle College in Randee Matuk named vice principal at PLHS City Heights before becoming academic response manager and focus- BY SCOTT HOPKINS | The Beacon (2008). She ran D-I cross-country educational environment," she said. ing on providing equitable opportu- and track and field on a scholarship The head coach urged her to obtain a nities for all students to be successful Point Loma High's new vice princi- while majoring in exercise and sport teaching credential and she received in the classroom. pal has heard about the school nearly science. Her master's degree in educa- that from USD (2011) with authori- "I helped students who were strug- all of her life. tional leadership (2018) is from SDSU. zation in physical education and in- gling and needed additional support San Diego native Randee Matuk "My initial passions were in ath- troductory science. to reach competency, understand the was selected for the vacant posi- letics, wellness, health and exercise," Her first career assignment material and pass their classes," she tion created when Kelly Lowry was Matuk said. covered grades 6-12 at Gompers explained. "It gave all students an named principal earlier this summer. While considering medical school, Preparatory Academy for seven equitable opportunity." She fondly recalls the tales she heard Matuk accepted an offer to coach years, teaching ENS (exercise and Matuk joins Lowry and vice prin- as a child at the knee of her mater- cross-country and track and field at nutrition science) while coaching cipal Dana Tolomeo as the school's nal grandfather Howard Cohen who Steele Canyon High School in Jamul. track and field. new teacher support and oversight leadership team. graduated with the Pointer Class of That experience changed her life. Matuk moved into administration for the ENS department. Matuk lives in La Mesa with her 1947. "I immediately fell in love as a teacher on special assignment, Most recently Matuk was fitness husband Joseph and Rio, a chihua- "He was like a father figure to me," with coaching and being in an acting as grade level lead, providing manager/athletic director at Health hua-poodle mix. Matuk recalled, "and after he passed I found some stories he had written where he said 'I played catch with Don Larsen' and other fascinating information." "So when the position became vacant at Point Loma I jumped on it," Matuk said, adding "I feel a sense of nostalgia and connection with the school." She is quick to point out her core values which include "social, emotional, intellectual and physical health, joy (providing a fun experience for staff and students) and building trusting relationships with all stakeholders." Matuk's extensive resumé covers both athletics and academic areas. After growing up in a single-par- ent home, Matuk earned a degree from University of San Francisco COLDWELL BANKER RECENTLY SOLD BY SAL IN SUNSET CLIFFS JUST LISTED IN ESCROW COMING SOON 1135 Barcelona Dr. $3,550,000 5 Beds, 5.5 Baths, 5,782 Sq Ft.

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Can You Afford the Years Beyond Your Healthspan? You’ve probably thought a lot about according to the Four Pillars study. your lifespan – but what about your How can you address these fears? healthspan? First, consider some type of long-term Healthspan describes how long you care coverage to protect yourself will live in generally good health. The against the enormous costs of a nurs- average American’s healthspan is ing home stay. about 10 years shorter than their lifes- Also, when you near retirement, pan, according to the 2020 Edward you may need to adjust your invest- Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the ment mix to provide more liquidity to New Retirement study. Unfortunately, address out-of-pocket health care this means that, on average, Ameri- costs. And you’ll want to avoid with- cans can expect to spend about 10 drawing too much each year from years in poor health. your investment accounts. This potential health threat carries You can’t predict how your lifespan financial concerns, too: 72% of will intersect with your healthspan. retirees say one of their biggest fears is But you can try to prepare yourself becoming a burden on their families, for whatever comes your way. The new outdoor seating at BBQ House Bar & Grill on Newport Avenue. DAVE SCHWAB/PENINSULA BEACON Jenica McClure 619-222-0375 Kali Mistry 619-222-1321 This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC San Diego is off the state COVID watchlist, but what happens to restaurants, salons now? By DAVE SCHWAB | The Beacon of a renewed focus and vigilance, clients, masks for all, and stringent and we need that same focus going cleaning protocols.” San Diego is off the state COVID forward.” Continued Knox: “If a particu- watchlist, but when many twice- There remains a lot of uncer- lar business has an outbreak, then closed businesses will be allowed tainty about what’s coming next close that business so that they can to reopen, and under what circum- in these COVID-ravaged times, clean and change their protocols. stances, is yet to be determined. said Denny Knox, executive di- It is very likely that whole indus- Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 25 rector of Ocean Beach MainStreet tries will not recover if they are still said the state would issue guide- Association. closed after six months. It’s a huge lines by Friday, Aug. 28. “To be honest, no one knows loss for these business owners. “We’re awaiting guidance what the plan is from the state,” “Many of them invested their life from the state,” said Michael said Knox. “Most businesses are savings to establish their business. Jenica M McClure Financial Advisor Workman, director of the County entirely frustrated. Many busi- It is heartbreaking to watch them 2907 Shelter Island Dr. Suite 106 Point Loma, CA 92106 Communications Office. “I hesitate nesses are still not allowed to open wait. 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They had all ramped up ber, both are convinced the pan- Planning is underway schools can reopen.” and made reopening plans and did demic is far from over. “San Diegans should be proud of reopen. Then the hammer came “I find all of the outlooks on for a safe, re-entry the progress we have made,” said down and they seem to be the last how soon the world can go back Fourth District County Supervisor to be allowed to open again.” to ‘normal’ far too optimistic,” to school this fall! Nathan Fletcher. “But we have to Added Knox: “Dentist offices are, said Schlageter. “There is still no recognize the goal is not just to get and have been, open with no spike effective medical treatment for our cases down, it is to keep them in cases. Most salons should be re- COVID-19 and most viruses do down. We’ve seen progress because opened with a reduced number of not have cures. There has been no evidence that humans produce long term antibodies to this virus, Ask The Trust & Estate Attorney e.g. the chickenpox. This, coupled with the estimated one-third of the Question: My father just passed U.S., population saying they will For your child, are you seeking? away. How do I obtain not be getting a COVID-19 vac- 1.) Small class sizes access to his bank accounts so I can pay cine, means the virus is going to 2.) Academics that are accelerated, challenging his bills? be an ongoing problem. I have been speaking to many businesses who and developmentally appropriate Answer: It depends on what kind of account your father are figuring out ways to convert 3.) Enrichment through art, music, drama, had. If your father’s bank account was titled their existing structures to outdoor library, technology, physical education and in the name of a Trust, go to the bank with seating, going a step further than foreign language your father’s death certificate, a copy of the simply taking over their parking Trust that shows that you are his named Suc- lots. If you want your business to 4.) A character education curriculum Shannon O’Neill Jones cessor Trustee and a tax ID number (EIN #) for be around in the long run, it’s best 5.) A School with 87+ years of longevity and the Trust and the bank should provide you with access. If the account is not titled to start thinking similarly.” proven experience in the name of the Trust and has a payable on death beneficiary on it, the named “Although San Diego is off the beneficiary will need to go to the bank with a death certificate and identifica- watch list … it will be a long road We are currently accepting applications for the ‘20-21 tion to claim the money in the account. Retirement accounts and life insurance to fully reopen and get back to school year, with immediate openings at our should also have designated beneficiaries named on them. If the account is not normal,” contends Virissimo. “We in Trust and does not have a payable on death beneficiary named, you should Early Learning Center! don't want to undo the progress be able to provide the bank with a Small Estate Affidavit to have the account we've made thus far. So I would transferred to your fathers successor, so long as the value of your father’s like to see neighbors continue to th non-trust assets is under the probate limit ($166,250). wear masks, proceed safely, and Infants-8 Grade most importantly, support all with campuses in Point Loma, Mission Valley & La Mesa your local mom-and-pops. It is Weber & O'Neill crucial to continue to shop and Attorneys at Law Probate Conservatorships support local to continue to keep Now www.warren-walker.com/admissions Trusts Guardianships our local economies booming but Wills 619-222-5500 Adoptions accepting Questions? 619-223-3663 at the same time respect city and applications! We are more than a School! state safety guidelines. The good E-mail: [email protected] thing is that businesses have the 4870 Santa Monica Ave. Ste 2D, San Diego, CA 92107 option to temporarily operate outdoors.” THE PENINSULA BEACON | FRIDAY · August 28, 2020 | PAGE 5

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By DAVE SCHWAB | The Beacon where his students record Public your own living space,” were pos- most likely be a higher tendency Service Announcements. itives cited by Diana. for students to not really compre- A Point Loma High School teach- Of the adaptability of students Negatives cited by him included, hend and retain the material as the er and one of his pupils discussed to online learning, Palmiotto said, “Not being able to see/collaborate motivation will shift from under- distance learning versus in-class “These kids live online. Every one with friends in-person, hard to standing to just getting it done.” learning as the 2020-21 school of these kids has a smartphone. stay focused and motivated, can Diana likes that “the more flex- year is about to begin online-only And every one of those smart- be hard to keep up with advanced ible schedule offered by online on Aug. 31. phones has an editing program learning material and new con- classes allows me to work in more Both PLHS video production installed on it. So they can do the cepts, left to the mercy of your exercise/mental breaks through- and cinematic film instructor work. They can figure out how technology, sometimes unable to out the day allowing me to better Anthony Palmiotto and junior to do this (online learning). And keep up to date on frequent assign- concentrate on my studies.” student Vincent Diana are look- they’re better at it than I am.” ments, and no extracurricular ac- But Diana misses “being able to see ing forward to school rebooting. Palmiotto was surprised by how tivities like sports.” my friends and teachers on a daily ba- And both agree that going from well some students took to online Asked to compare the quality sis and creating those lifelong mem- standard in-class instruction to learning. “The silver lining was that of online versus in-class learning, ories obtained through both school remote-distance learning takes some kids, who get easily distracted Diana replied, “I feel that there is and extracurricular activities. Having some getting used to. in my class, did much better when it a big difference in the quality of face-to-face interaction allows you to “At first it was daunting, but I’m was just them and their computer, Point Loma High student Vincent Diana. education in that certain online bounce ideas off of your classmates a techy person, so it wasn’t super and no distractions,” he said. classes have very rigorous work- and teachers, which is absent in the hard for me,” confided Palmiotto, Eleventh-grader Vincent Diana “Not waking up early every day, loads, whereas others require very online learning environment.” whose classroom includes a “green discussed the pros and cons of on- being able to learn at your own little from the students. In the room” with film making equipment line versus in-class learning. pace, learning in the comfort of more-involved classes, there will SEE STUDENT, Page 14

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By DAVE SCHWAB | The Beacon in many different ways. I’m a significant number of which, he blue-collar musician, always have said, are on his back. Professional rock musician Tod been.” There’s something else Tod has Howarth is a one-man-band. And A songwriter too, Howarth said a lot of: guitars. these days at least, he prefers it the music comes first, then the “I probably have close to 30 gui- that way. lyrics. “I’ve always wanted to play tars – 18 Steinbergers (a series of

The Point Loma High School al- really heavy rock,” he confessed, distinctive electric and bass gui- Fill in the blank cells using number 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row column and 3x3 block. Use logic and process elimination to solve the puzzle. um lives and works in the Midway noting what he likes most about tars),” he said. “I have five-string CROSSWORD PUZZLE District managing commercial the guitar is, “The mobility, the and 12-string bass guitars, two key- property his family has owned for power, the stage presence: It’s fun.” boards, and an electronic drum set.” years. He is currently working on Howarth said there’s almost Howarth is also writing his au- a string of eight solo albums, of nothing like performing live. tobiography, which he admits is which he’s completed five. “When we start playing a song I taking some time. But he stressed “The good thing about it is I wrote, and the crowd is going nuts, it’s not one of those tell-alls, es- don’t have to wait for anybody that is phenomenal,” he said. “I re- pecially not about him, as he’s else’s schedule,” said Howarth of ally enjoy seeing people having a avoided most of the pitfalls of mu- going solo. “I know what I want good time. That is what you want sic fame. when I want, how I want.” to accomplish. It’s unfortunate “I’ve loved beautiful women,” During his 40-year career, right now because it’s (live per- he admits of his touring past Howarth has played and toured formances) being killed except for while pointing out, “The oppor- with Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick Zoom concerts. The crowd feeds off tunities are just amazing and (twice), 707, and Frehley’s Comet that energy and the players, like phenomenal.” But he warned (led by Ace Frehley, formerly myself, feed off that energy as well. those same opportunities “can of Kiss). The high-profile bands And I miss that.” be life-changing, life-wrecking, Howarth almost played for include Of having been a traveling musi- marriage-wrecking.” Heart, Aerosmith, Van Halen, and cian, Howarth said: “It can be pret- Howarth’s advice to aspiring REO Speedwagon. ty awful, busting your butt on the musicians? The self-avowed hard rocker al- road living in filth and squalor. But “Make sure you have the stom- ways knew what he wanted to do. it also can be a lot of fun depending ach to follow through with all “I had bands ever since I was at on how you handle it. Some peo- the bad decisions you’re going to Collier (now Correia) and I knew ple get short-tempered, irritated by make,” he said. “And learn what that I was going to do music, that’s certain things. Other people just not to do quickly. Avoid those ob- CLUES ACROSS 29. Type of whale 51. An idiot all I wanted to do,” he said. brush it off because they know it stacles. Make sure you want to do 1. Slopes 30. Jaws of a voracious animal 53. Indicates silence 7. Attacks 31. Patriotic women (abbr.) 55. Protein-rich liquids Howarth’s answer in his year- doesn’t really matter. Once you get it with all your heart, and that you 13. One who has left prison 33. Ancient Egyptian God 56. Rhythmic patterns book to what his future aspirations on stage, that’s the fun part.” are capable of delivering to the best 14. Goes against 34. Obsessed with one’s appearance 58. Scatter 16. Atomic #37 36. Erase 59. Belongs to bottom layer were was one word, “music.” Added Howarth: “I always had of your talent to get to where you 17. Home of The Beatles 38. A type of smartie 60. Impulsive part of the mind Noting his dad wasn’t “too responsibilities. My oldest daugh- need to be.” 19. Mac alternative 40. Nostrils 61. Carousel 20. A common boundary with 41. Influential French thinker 64. Type of degree thrilled” at first about his chosen ter I had when I was 23 years What would he do differently? 22. Fluid in a plant 43. Popular K-pop singer 65. Ornamental molding occupation, Howarth said his fa- old. When the band wasn’t going “I’d start earlier,” Horwath said, 23. Genus that includes scads 44. One point south of due east 67. Locks in again 25. Longer of the forearm bones 45. Payroll company 69. Sounds the same ther told him, “If that’s what you I worked day jobs – gas stations, reflecting that, “While you’re here 26. Gradually disappears 47. Moved quickly on foot 70. Come into view want to do, just be prepared for a construction. I delivered Girl Scout in this life, hopefully, you can 28. AI risk assessor 48. Bar bill lot of disappointment.” cookies.” make an impression, have some CLUES DOWN 15. Writers 46. Fathers 1. Speak rapidly 18. Cool! 47. Call it a career Howarth took that to heart but Howarth and his wife Valerie fun, make a contribution. Life’s 2. Trauma center 21. Popular tourist attraction studio 49. Suitable for growing crops claims he beat the odds by sheer Nadalini are both motorcycle fans. what happens when you’re busy 3. River in W. Africa 24. Sets free 50. Rose-red variety of spinel 4. Ancient Greek district 26. An enthusiastic devotee of sports 52. Orange-brown in color will and determination. “I pushed. “I was always into minibikes making other plans. I made a lot 5. Bulgaria’s monetary unit 27. Unhappy 54. Lowest point of a ridge between I was driven,” he said. “I was hard- and go-carts and used to ride of other plans.” 6. Children’s ride 30. Alternate term for Holy Scripture two peaks 7. Absorbed liquid 32. Influential French scholar 55. Late TNT sportscaster working. All my band members them on my grandparent’s horse Concluded Howarth: “I try 8. Markets term 35. What thespians do 57. A way to wedge said, ‘He’s going to be the first one ranch before I raced Motocross, to lead my life as best I can, and 9. Retail term recording sales 37. Local area network 59. Cold, dry Swiss wind 10. Automaton 38. Free from contamination 62. Hockey players need it to make it.’ And I was.” which I did until I started getting please my own heart as much as 11. Spanish form of “be” 39. Coastal region of Canada 63. Something highly prized Continued Howarth: “To a cer- heavily into music,” he said. “But I can.” 12. Divide 42. Sun up in New York 66. Atomic #45 13. Malaysian sailing boat 43. High schoolers’ exam 68. Top lawyer tain degree I’m a salesman. I had I never really wanted to to sell myself. I believe in what I ride street because of all can do. But the other key factor is the scars and stitches I’ve I always bit off a little more than I got. I got married about could chew.” 20 years ago and my wife Howarth has distinguished him- was into Harleys. I’ve got self in the music industry by play- a big red Harley. She’s ing multiple instruments: guitar, got a Sportster. We enjoy keyboards, piano, even drums. that. I’m not a biker. 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