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By JEFF CLEMETSON | La Mesa Courier

On Aug. 15, the city of La Mesa held a public workshop to discuss its draft plan to legal- James Porter shaped bronze statues ize recreational cannabis sales. and city government. Page 9 The new adult-use plan is a final step to decriminalize marijuana that began with BBFOOD & DRINK Measure U, the citizens’ ini- Brigantine turns 50 Blight ideas tiative that made medical can- nabis use legal in the city, fol- Erik Egelko brokered the sale of The Light Bulb Centre building to developers that are turning it into loft apartments. lowed by Proposition V, which (Photo courtesy Erik Egelko) set up a taxation framework for both medical- and adult-use Local broker proposes ways to clean up west La Mesa cannabis. Although the plan present- By JEFF CLEMETSON | La Mesa Courier will turn them into businesses or and brokering a deal to turn a for- ed at the workshop is similar to housing. The real estate broker mer retail building into a housing the rules set out in Measure U, West La Mesa resident Erik has found some recent success in project. there are some key differences Mt. Helix restaurant celebrates history Egelko has found a niche business this department, finding buyers Revitalizing La Mesa’s west side — and one that cannabis indus- of fine seafood dining.Page 11 in his home neighborhood —tak- for an El Cajon Boulevard proper- and replacing blighted properties try members who attended the ing run-down properties and mar- ty that had most recently housed event said would adversely af- keting them to developers who an illegal marijuana dispensary SEE BLIGHT IDEAS, Page 2 fect dispensaries that the city BBART has already approved. Honoring her heritage The proposed measure will beef up restrictions on where Council approves Jefferson La Mesa recreational retail cannabis shops will be allowed to oper- By JEFF CLEMETSON | La Mesa Courier ate. Unlike Measure U, which restricts medical dispensaries More housing is coming to La from operating near sensitive Mesa’s downtown area. areas like schools, churches On Aug. 13, La Mesa City and parks within 1,000 feet Racquel Gabuya’s painting bring Filipino Council voted to approve measured by path of travel, the culture, contributions to life. Page 12 Jefferson La Mesa — a mixed- proposed adult-use plan would use housing project between measure that 1,000 feet from Baltimore Drive and Nebo Drive. property lines. The new rules BBALSO INSIDE Despite a large contingent of lo- would also more clearly define Opinion 6 cal union carpenters who spoke what areas or businesses are Politics 6 against the project’s plan to hire sensitive and child-centric. Books 12 non-union contractors, and a What that means, said La Sports 13 failed motion to delay approval Mesa Director of Community Education 14 of the project that was only sup- Development Kerry Kusiak, is Classifieds 18 ported by Council members Colin that there will be fewer areas Theater 19 Parent and Dr. Akilah Weber, the in the city that will be allowed Village Voices 19 An artist rendering of the Jefferson La Mesa housing project that will be built Puzzles 19 SEE JEFFERSON, Page 16 between Baltimore and Nebo drives. (Courtesy City of La Mesa) SEE ADULT USE, Page 4 BBCONTACT US HAPPY ENDINGS Center For Family Health & Dermatology Editorial and a More than half of San Diegans over 65 (858) 270-3103 x130 NEW BEGINNING will develop skin cancer at least once. [email protected] Annual skin checks are the best way to prevent skin cancer, call today to make an appointment. Advertising By Michael J. 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And with each one we do, ty], but because the city’s process that will be a mix of studios and more people are going to be inter- to get a permit was so expensive apartments. However, large devel- ested in these properties.” and so lengthy to get approval, it opment companies or a neighbor- Although he sees the goal of wasn’t feasible for anyone to make ing project coming in to scoop up turning around the west side as a deal there.” these small distressed properties Egelko described this El Cajon Boulevard property as the La Mesa’s most achievable, Egelko also thinks the One prospective buyer was a car and turn them around is the ex- blighted and difficult to sell because of the city’s permit process.(Courtesy Erik city could be doing more to help dealership, which Egelko thought ception, not the rule, according Egelko) make properties along University would make permitting easy con- to Egelko. Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard sidering there was another car “Pieces of blight like this are In other words, only smaller permit,” Egelko continued. “The more attractive to brokers and dealership there as early as 2016 too small for a major developer developers would be interested in landlord is not going to tie it up developers. that operated the same use and who has the patience and the these blighted properties, but only for eight months hoping someone required the same permit. resources and capacity to deal larger ones have the resources to is going to close on it. No one is RED TAPE WOES “But [the city] wanted this guy with all the city bureaucracy,” he do anything with them. going to pay rent on it for eight Egelko points to his experience to get an architect, to do a traffic said. “Most of the pieces of blight months hoping they’re going to in brokering two west side prop- study, to do a noise study — spend in La Mesa are smaller properties SOME BLIGHT IDEAS get a permit.” erties as reasons for his criticisms tens of thousands of dollars on that it doesn’t make the financial Egelko believes that La Mesa La Mesa City Manager Yvonne of La Mesa’s red tape problem for consultants to get a permit to put sense to go through all the fixed could make itself more attractive Garrett said that the city does offer developers. in a business there that was pre- red tape that’s associated with to small developers with a few a “quick check” process for simple, Before it was brokered off to viously there.” them.” changes to the permitting process. small projects that typically result a housing developer, 7640 El Another property, the old Light It is that conundrum that wor- One would be to consolidate in an over-the-counter approval. Cajon Blvd. was a gas station in Bulb Centre at 7735 University ries resident and activist Craig down the types of businesses that The real issue with the former the 1950s, then a car dealership, Ave., Egelko had to broker twice Reed, who leads a group called need a conditional use permit car dealership property getting and then an illegal marijuana because the first buyer ran into Envision La Mesa that is dedicated (CUP) to open. a quick permit for another car dispensary. red tape that prevented the devel- to revitalizing west La Mesa. “Right now, tons and tons of dealership had more to do with “Then [the dispensary] got shut oper’s plan to turn the building in- “West La Mesa, with the way businesses require conditional zoning. down and it was La Mesa’s worst to housing from being profitable. things are now, requires a certain use permits,” he said. “Whereas, “The particular matter that piece of blight — there was grafit- “They exhausted themselves level of sophistication,” Reed said. in San Diego, many of the busi- concerned Mr. Egelko was the re- ti all over it, there were homeless trying to get the city on board “Mom and pops who come in, who nesses that require a CUP in La quirement for a CUP to establish people there, there was trash.” to do this,” Egelko said. “They live in the area and care about the Mesa, in San Diego you just get a a car dealership in the Mixed-Use And in addition to the state burned through three differ- area, to take a stab at it, they’re business license and you open up. Overlay Zone (MU). The MU was of the property, Egelko said it ent architects, they spent eight going to end up [giving up] under “No one would have closed on established to foster revitaliza- was particularly difficult to sell months going at trying to get it the current system.” this speculating on getting the tion and renewal along major transportation corridors and provide increased opportunities for housing,” Garrett said. “The intent was to establish a pedes- trian-friendly street environment that is conducive to transit and is less auto-oriented. A CUP is required for a car dealership in the MU because this type of use has a high impact to the pedestri- an- and transit-oriented intent of the MU, and a high impact to in- creased residential densities with- in the overlay. The CUP process provides the ability to properly analyze a car dealership use and ensure that the site and building design are consistent with the intent of the MU and to apply ap- propriate conditions to the use to ensure compatibility with a pe- destrian-friendly environment and residential uses.” Council member Kristine Alessio also agreed that the CUP issue would be better addressed with changes to zoning. “A better way of dealing with that process would be to sit down with those who feel the CUP pro- cess is onerous and figure out if there needs to be changes to the underlying zoning to allow for us- es that currently are allowed only with a CUP,” she said. In this instance of the former car dealership, the city’s zon- 9-26-19 ing worked out the intended way — the property will soon turn into housing, a preferred outcome in the city’s eyes. Egelko also suggested another

SEE BLIGHT IDEAS, Page 4 Aug. 23 – Sept. 26, 2019 sdnews.com NEWS La Mesa Courier 3 La Mesa to join regional power agency Home Owners Lose Thosands When Selling Their Homes By DOUG CURLEE | La Mesa Courier It’s a complicated fix, but it The first of two required votes should work, according to Cody will come at the Sept. 10 City La Mesa - A new report has just been released which On Aug. 13, the La Mesa City Hooven, the San Diego chief sus- Council meeting, with the sec- reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make Council voted to join a regional tainability officer who’s been pret- ond reading and formal adoption when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can community choice energy pro- ty much driving this train. on Sept. 24 — seven days before help you sell your home fast and the most amount of gram headed, more or less, by the The big cities have agreed, or the San Diego-imposed deadline money. city of San Diego. will agree, that no matter how the of Oct. 1. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional All five City Council members votes go, no city will be able to cast It’s likely that deadline could be ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and voted in favor of the proposal join more than 49% of the final votes. stretched a little, as other cities less effective in today’s market. The fact of this matter is a joint powers authority (JPA) that “We felt this was a good, safe tackle the question of whether or that fully three quarters of homesellers don’t get what will eventually run the program, medium ground for the protec- not to join the JPA. they want for their homes and become disillusioned and buying electrical power from a tions of the Joint Powers Authority The city of Santee is believed worse financially disadvantaged when they put their variety of clean energy sources to operate under,” Hooven said. ready to join in soon. homes on the market. and selling it to city residents and One thing that the La Mesa Cody Hooven said other cities businesses — at lower prices than City Council added was a citizens’ are looking closely at the process, As this report uncovers, most homesellers make 7 deadly SDG&E can sell it now. oversight board, to keep an eye on and would be more than welcome mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. It’s possible the council might what’s happening with the JPA. if they elect to join. She cited The good news is that each and every one of these have been swayed a little by the Council members Dr. Akilah Carlsbad, Encinitas and Del Mar mistakes is entirely preventable. In answer to this issue, fact that San Diego is willing to Weber and Colin Parent were as serious candidates, along with industry insiders have prepared a free special report pick up the millions of dollars pretty adamant about that, and Solana Beach as a possible. entitles “The 9 Step System to Get your Home Sold Fast in startup costs incurred by the they got it unanimously. Solana Beach already has its and For Top Dollar”. To order your FREE copy of this respective cities to get all this “This is the right way to go,” said own small Community Choice report, call toll-free 1-800-270-1494 and enter 1000. You rolling. Mayor Mark Arapostathis. “We Aggregate operating, but might can call anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There was some debate, but not think it’s what the citizens want, prefer the protection and connec- Get your free special report Now to find out how you can a lot. There were two issues that and we’ll try to give it to them.” tion with a larger entity. get the most money for your home. might have complicated the de- Residents of cities involved will We’ll see where this goes as time cision, but both were dealt with. automatically be enrolled in the passes. There will almost certain-

The more important one was program, unless they decide to ly be bumps in the road to be dealt Dan Smith EXP Realty 01346593 the fact that smaller cities in the formally opt out and remain with with — that’s almost unavoidable JPA, like La Mesa and Santee, SDG&E. in deals like this. The fight will be could be outvoted by a weighted The decision isn’t actually for- to keep those bumps from turning vote provision that might have mal yet. into great big potholes. given too much power to the big The City Council will have to go cities involved — San Diego and through the formal legal process —Doug Curlee is a longtime San Chula Vista — enabling any deci- of drafting and approving an ordi- Diego reporter in both print and tele- sions made by the JPA to, in effect, nance making the decision law, and vision. Reach him at dougcurlee@ steamroll the smaller cities. that’s a legally mandated process. cox.net.■ McKinney House to get landscape makeover plants and landscape elements that could be used in the current landscape. For example, the enormous pine tree was an important part of the site so the society will be planting another tree, as well preserving By TRACEY STOTZ the original pine with the help of artisan Brian Pederson, who will La Mesa Historical Society carve a section of the tree into a is preparing to spruce up its bench. The society also will be McKinney House property. adding period and locally signif- After months of work, the icant Cherokee roses and other Society’s Landscape Committee plantings and hardscape ele- — comprised of board mem- ments, such as a trellis, that were bers Tracey Stotz, Jim Newland, present in the interpretive period. Kristin Dooley and Alex Quintero, “It isn’t just about recreating with input from landscape archi- the past,” Stotz added, “It is about tect Karen Adams — developed a honoring the past while making The Monterey pine that was removed schematic for the site and present- the site more engaging in the last year helped prompt La Mesa ed an initial landscape plan for present.” Historical Society to update land- scaping at McKinney House. (Courtesy the McKinney House at its recent To that end, the plan allows for La Mesa Historical Society) annual meeting. A comprehen- a flex-use area in the backyard, sive plan was last implemented which can be used for educa- its implementation, please email in 1995 and with the recent loss tional programs and events. It [email protected] or call of the property’s 103-year-old also incorporates a large display 619-466-0197. The next steps Monterey pine last year, it was case near the Archives Building, will be to finalize the plan with time to update the design and use which will provide the society specific details and create con- plan for the historic property. with a place to permanently dis- struction plans. Then the society “The goal of the plan is to make play large objects that don’t have will bid out elements of the project the site more useable for society a place in the McKinney House, as funding is available, as well as events as well as for programming such as a printing press from The round up volunteers and donors that will allow for more public en- Scout and historic signage from to help take on other tasks. gagement,” said committee chair local businesses. Other interpre- The board sees this as a multi- Tracey Stotz. tive elements are also included year effort and welcomes commu- As a historic site, it is also im- along with a new location of the nity support. If you could assist portant to retain the character memorial Rose Garden, a new with demolition or construction of the historic landscape. To that “Society” sign as well as the re- activities, please contact the end, Newland and Adams spent tention of four very popular lem- LMHS Landscape Committee at hours reviewing photos of the on trees and a historic “outhouse” the above email or phone number. McKinney House that were tak- structure. en during La Mesa’s interpretive If you have comments on the —Tracey Stotz is a board member period (1908–1920) to pin down plan or would like to help with of the La Mesa Historical Society.■ Aug. 23 – Sept. 26, 2019 4 La Mesa Courier NEWS over 21 years of age — only those the Planning Commission and advertising restrictions. The new manufacturing of cannabis prod- Adult use with medical cards or permission City Council, but guaranteed by ordinance also adds some experi- ucts. Those types of businesses CONTINUED FROM Page 1 from a doctor. Many said the city land-use entitlements rules. The ence requirements for operators would only be allowed in the parts should “grandfather in” existing proposed adult-use ordinance of adult-use businesses and sets of the city zones for industrial ser- to house adult-use dispensaries or already-approved dispensaries will make the process a city busi- the renewal for licenses every two vice and manufacturing. compared to medical dispensaries. to be fair. ness license process that will be years. Licenses will be denied to Written comments on the plan In fact, he said, of the 15 medical Kusiak, and Vice Mayor Bill split up into two phases — phase anyone who has operated dis- will be accepted on or before Aug. dispensaries that the city has al- Baber who also spoke at the one focuses on applicant and pensaries in violation of Measure 26. Interested parties should ready approved, only five would workshop, told the people in at- site qualification; phase two U or has had a felony conviction. send their comments to Kusiak be able to switch over to selling tendance to submit written com- evaluates the site and operation. Licenses can be revoked for felony at [email protected] or recreational cannabis. ments on the proposal to the city The application process will be convictions or any suspensions or to 8130 Allison Ave., La Mesa, Several cannabis profession- by Aug. 26 for consideration. handled through City Hall and revocations imposed by the state. CA 91942. als at the workshop pointed out Another major change from governed by the rules in the For medical dispensaries that At the workshop, Vice Mayor that these rules could derail some Measure U in the proposal is that ordinance. are within the zones approved Bill Baber said the goal is to bring businesses that have already new adult-use facilities will not Many of the rules in the ordi- for adult use, there is a simplified a final draft to a vote at City poured hundreds of thousands need to go through the existing nance are the same as Measure process to add a recreational can- Council’s Sept. 10 meeting. To of dollars into opening medical conditional use permit (CUP) U — safety requirements for the nabis license. read a copy of the draft ordinance, dispensaries, and may now be process to operate in the city. properties (alarms, armed se- In addition to retail business- visit bit.ly/2Tegm8v. at a competitive disadvantage Measure U set up the process to curity, cameras, etc.), hours of es, the new ordinance would because they won’t be able to sell get a license to operate as a land- operation, odor control, back- also authorize cannabis grow —Reach editor Jeff Clemetson at cannabis products to any adult use process, subject to votes by ground checks for employees, and operations, testing facilities and [email protected].■

“The challenge with expediting Garrett said the city is com- Storefront improvement pro- The idea is being considered Blight ideas some projects over others is a fair- mitted to speeding up the permit grams are funds that business by the La Mesa City Council and CONTINUED FROM Page 2 ness issue,” she said. “We have to process for new businesses and owners can access to improve or a draft plan could be presented treat all customers similarly and pointed to La Mesa’s recent acqui- update their facades. If a business very soon. plan that would make develop- a program that gives preference to sition and adoption of new permit owner wants to purchase a new “[Council member] Dr. Weber ment in the west side preferable to certain types of customers would software. With the new system, sign, or repaint their building, and I will be unveiling a plan to potential investors’ eyes by having be inappropriate. customers and citizens, for the or modernize their look, the city start a mini grant program for the city give redevelopment proj- “Additionally, for a lean city first time, will be able to apply for would offer matching funds to west La Mesa,” Alessio said. “It is ects there some degree of preferred like La Mesa, providing a more permits and pay any required fees complete those projects up to a our intent to fund it with the ex- status. comprehensive expediting pro- online. The new software will also certain amount. Egelko even sug- pense account money we get ev- “If we had a sort of special con- cess would require increasing speed up permit processes by effi- gested a revenue stream for such ery year that we don’t use. That sideration for smaller projects in staff levels to accommodate a ciently routing the needed paper- a program. money rolls back into the general blighted areas, where the city quicker turnaround on plan work to appropriate offices. “La Mesa estimates that they fund. Then we hope to also obtain says, ‘In two weeks we’ll get you check reviews,” she continued. Although major changes to the will collect over $2 million a Prop U monies. I’ve been draft- what you need to move forward’ “Increasing staff would have permit process like the ones Egelko year in additional tax revenues ing the plan since meeting with — an expedited process — that negative impacts on an already suggests poses some challenges from legal marijuana businesses. Envision [some] weeks ago and we would bring more people to look financially strapped city and and resistance, one idea that both Let’s take 5% of that and improve hope to have it before the Council at La Mesa,” he said. would likely require an increase Egelko and Envisions La Mesa the facades of all the blighted ar- in September.” Garrett said a plan to do that to permit fees, which is unde- have proposed is starting to get eas that were negatively affected Vice Mayor Bill Baber also would likely not work for two sirable from the viewpoint of some traction with the city — a by the illegal dispensaries,” he voiced support for the plan. reasons. customers.” storefront improvement program. said. “I support using funds raised from our new cannabis tax to clean up the sites of the old ille- gal pot shops in west La Mesa,” he said. “That was the type of com- munity program we discussed when we approved that tax.” Cox adds Prime Video app to Contour TV Envision La Mesa’s Reed said plans to fund improvements to “The Man in the High Castle.” perfect 1950s housewife with two west La Mesa, or fixes to permit kids whose life gets turned upside processes to spurn redevelopment “There’s no need for a secondary down when her husband leaves her. along El Cajon Boulevard and device or input switch,” said Instead of falling to pieces, Midge University Avenue, would benefit Suzanne Schlundt, vice president surprises everyone she knows by the city as a whole, not just those of field marketing. “Similar to taking the stage and becoming one living in the west end. Contour’s other integrated apps of New York City’s most colorful “These are the corridors to the including Netflix, YouTube and stand-up comics. Village area,” Reed said. “Are we iHeart Radio, all you have to do showcasing our best foot forward by is speak into your voice remote “Hanna” (1 Season) showing blight and other problem- control and say things like ‘Prime Video’ or ‘Mrs. Maisel,’ and Cox Based on the 2011 film of the same atic areas? I don’t think that is really Contour will take you to your Prime name, “Hanna” is a brooding thriller the image that La Mesa wants.” Wondering which TV show or movie Video programming.” about a young girl raised by her La Mesa’s image and reputation to watch when you have some time father in isolation in the woods are also of concerns to Egelko as to unwind? Cox Communications Prime Video can also be accessed and trained to be a lethal assassin. he propositions potential buyers just made it even easier to find a in the “Apps” section of the Contour Thrust into the real world with no to develop the blighted properties new favorite show with its recent guide. sense of social normalcy, Hanna in the west side — something he launch of Prime Video on Cox skillfully dodges an off-book CIA hopes that he, activist groups like “Contour has become one of Contour TV. agent while searching for the truth Envision La Mesa and the city can the most innovative platforms in about her identity. work together to change. Prime Video joins Netflix, YouTube, cable,” said Schlundt. “By adding “One of the obstacles that I NPR One and others in the Contour the Prime Video app to Contour, “Jack Ryan” (1 Season) have to overcome in any of these TV library of apps. Cox Contour Cox continues to make it incredibly projects is just that the overall video customers can use their easy for customers to access all This political action thriller follows sentiment among the real estate voice remote control to easily and the programming they love in one CIA analyst Jack Ryan, a character community is that La Mesa is a quickly access their Prime Video place.” from Tom Clancy’s well-established subscription to watch critically “Ryanverse,” who is pulled from the difficult place,” he said. “If I’m acclaimed shows such as “The Popular Prime Video TV shows safety of his desk job to work in the a developer and I’m looking to Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” directly on include: field. build apartments, La Mesa is not their televisions. my first choice just because it has “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (2 a reputation of being very chal- Other popular Originals include Seasons) lenging. So I think changing that “Hanna,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” This winner of eight Emmy Awards is going to encourage a lot more “Guava Island,” “Homecoming,” and tells the story of Midge Maisel, a people to come here.”

—Reach editor Jeff Clemetson at [email protected].■ Aug. 23 – Sept. 26, 2019 sdnews.com FEATURE La Mesa Courier 5 Olaf Weighorst Museum celebrates 20 years

By DOUG CURLEE | La Mesa Courier Born in 1899 in Viborg, New York Police Department for museum’s 20th anniver- Denmark, he worked as a cabin 22 years. sary will help keep the El Cajon is not a city that offers boy on a ship bound for America. By this time, Olaf’s artwork was place running and look- a whole lot of tourist attractions. He joined the U.S Army Cavalry. beginning to draw serious atten- ing great, as it has since Even people who live here admit He had learned to ride, and to tion — and serious money. the house was moved in. that, to a degree. love, horses in Denmark, so it In 1944, the draw of the West There are plants dec- There is one, though, that many was a natural choice for him. He caused Wieghorst to gather fam- orating the area you people here are more than a little served along the international ily and paintbrushes and move to don’t normally see in El proud of — and they should be. border during and after World El Cajon. Here, he began to seri- Cajon — there are plants It’s all due to a man who adopt- War I, protecting against the ously create what would become there you don’t normal- ed El Cajon as home in 1944. Mexican revolutionary Pancho much-desired and sought-after ly see in America. That’s Olaf Wieghorst is recognized Villa. works of art. primarily because the as one of the great American He worked as a cowboy in the He opened a studio in down- president of the muse- artists to bring us the stories West for a few years, storing up town El Cajon — which has now um’s foundation board and people of the Old West in the mental images that would fuel turned into the Olaf Wieghorst is a landscape architect America, through his paintings, his successful art career. Museum, which brings about the named Mike Bostwick, Olaf Wieghorst (Photo courtesy Olaf Wieghorst drawings and stories of cowboys, Wieghorst returned to New point of this story. who spent decades as the museum) Native Americans, horses, buffa- York City in 1922 and unable to Five years after the museum Curator of Plants at the lo and every other aspect of the shake his love of horses, served opened on Rea Street in El Cajon, San Diego Zoo. was a model for one of Wieghorst’s times. on the Mounted Patrol of the the property just adjacent be- “We’ve got plants here from all better known works, “Buffalo came available. It is now over the world,” Bostwick said. “If Watch” — a simple, but powerful one of the more beautiful, you know where to get them, and painting of a horse and a brave, parklike areas you’ll find how to take care of them, they’ll obviously both worn out, atop a anywhere, and 20 years do well here.” hill, looking for buffalo. ago, his El Cajon house The foundation has a whole “I never met Olaf, but I feel like at Sunshine and Renette lot of Wieghorst’s painting avail- I know him through the family streets was taken apart — able for sale, and they do sell. connection. Grandpa said he was not torn down, but taken Hollywood stars and political lead- a great man,” Galvan said. apart and moved alongside ers have bought and displayed his The museum and property are the museum. art over the years — John Wayne open Tuesdays, Thursdays and The whole thing is now was a friend and a fan (Wieghorst Saturdays at 131 Rea St., El Cajon. run by a foundation of actually made appearances in two That’s a short street just off volunteers devoted to his John Wayne movies), and Ronald Magnolia Avenue about half a story and his work. Reagan had a Wieghorst on the block south of Main Street. They used to have some wall behind his desk. If you like art, and the Old West, paid staff, but times got a I met a guy named Dave Galvan it’s a place you need to see. little tough, and they had at the fundraiser. He’s part Piute to be let go. Indian (as were five of my cous- —Doug Curlee is a longtime San The big fundraising ins, but that’s another story). He Diego reporter in both print and tele- Many of the artist’s original paintings displayed throughout the home. (Photo by Doug party they had on Aug. told me he met Olaf through his vision. Reach him at dougcurlee@ Curlee) 3 in celebration of the grandfather, a Piute Indian who cox.net.■

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Jeff Clemetson x130 Connie Baer [email protected] Lynn Baer planting 1 billion carbon-absorb- since a new and diverse ma- According to the Jeff Benesch The way we produce, consume ing trees. jority stormed Washington Congressional Budget Office’s CONTRIBUTING Pat Boerner and discard food is no longer sus- What’s more, to the injury from and began passing a bold analysis, this increase will lift Doug Curlee EDITORS Rep. Susan Davis tainable. That much is clear from unsustainable food production, we agenda for the people. 1.3 million Americans out of Kendra Sitton x136 Jill Diamond the newly released UN climate add the insult of extraordinary lev- This new majority came poverty, including 600,000 Tom Melville x131 Keith Dindinger change report, which warns that els of food waste: nearly one-third with a mandate from the children. Emily Blackwood x133 Dr. Shengen Fan Dave Schwab x132 Dianne Jacob we must rethink how we produce of all food produced globally ends people. The overwhelming Giving nearly 20 million Linda Michael our food — and quickly — to avoid up in our garbage cans and then message we heard from working women a raise will COPY EDITOR Jennifer Osborn the most devastating impacts of landfills. We are throwing away them? also help secure fairness and Dustin Lothspeich Ramona Price Kathleen Rogers global food production, including $1 trillion worth of food, or about Lower health care costs. equality for women. WEB & SOCIAL Tina Rynberg massive deforestation, staggering half of Africa’s GDP, every single Raise wages. While women still only Frank Sabatini Jr. MEDIA biodiversity loss and accelerating year. At our current rates, if food Clean up corruption in earn 80 cents for every dol- Tracey Stotz Jeff Clemetson Genevieve Suzuki climate change. waste were a country, it would be Washington. lar earned by a man, raising Dave Thomas While it’s not often recognized, the world’s third-largest carbon We listened and have tak- the federal minimum wage PRODUCTION Julie White the food industry is an enormous emitter after the U.S. and China. en action. Since January, the will narrow the gender pay MANAGER Chris Baker x107 ADVERTISING driver of climate change, and To ensure global food security House has passed dozens of gap that disproportionately [email protected] CONSULTANT our current global food system is and sustainable food practices in bills to uphold the promis- impacts women of color. Heather Fine x 118 pushing our natural world to the an ever-growing world, we need es made to the American The Paycheck Fairness Act MARKETING BUSINESS breaking point. At an Aug. 8 press to reexamine our food systems and people. will build on the Raise the DIRECTOR CONSULTANT conference releasing the Special take regional resources, such as On day one, the House Wage Act to further close Francisco Tamayo, x116 David Mannis Report on Climate Change and land and water availability, as well of Representatives voted to the gender pay gap. Because ACCOUNTING PUBLISHER Land, report co-chair Eduardo as local economies and culture throw its full legal weight of loopholes, the Equal Pay Heather Humble x120 Julie Main, x106 Calvo Buendía stated that “the into account. To start, the United against President Trump’s Act of 1963 has not provid- [email protected] [email protected] food system as a whole — which States and other developed coun- lawsuit to strike down pro- ed the tools to truly combat includes food production and tries must encourage food compa- tections for people with unequal pay. The Paycheck processing, transport, retail con- nies to produce more sustainable pre-existing conditions. Fairness Act modernizes the sumption, loss and waste — is food, including more plant-based I hear from so many con- Equal Pay Act and closes OPINIONS/LETTERS: La Mesa Courier currently responsible for up to a options, and educate consumers stituents who fear losing those loopholes. encourages letters to the editor and guest third of our global greenhouse gas and retailers about healthy and their health insurance. While kitchen table con- editorials. Please email submissions to emissions.” sustainable diets. Leaders must My constituent Abel cerns like health care and [email protected] and include your phone In other words, while most of us create policies that ensure all Beltran says the Affordable wages are a top priority for number and address for verification. We reserve the right to edit letters for brevity have been focusing on the energy communities and children have Care Act (ACA) saved his the American people, so is and accuracy. Letters and guest editorials and transportation sectors in the access to affordable fruits and veg- life. As a cancer survivor, he restoring faith in our govern- do not necessarily reflect the views of the climate change fight, we cannot etables. And we all can do our part doesn’t know what he would ment and democracy. publisher or staff. ignore the role that our food pro- to reduce food waste, whether it’s do if the ACA was repealed. People feel their voices are SUBMISSIONS/NEWS TIPS: Send press duction has on cutting emissions in our company cafeterias or our As one of the 130 million not being heard and that spe- releases, tips, photos or story ideas to and curbing climate change. By own refrigerators. Americans living with a cial interests have too much [email protected]. addressing food waste and emis- Technology also plays a part. pre-existing condition, Abel influence in Washington. For breaking news and investigative story sions from animal agriculture, we Developed countries should could also lose his health With the passage of the For ideas contact the editor by phone or email. can start to tackle this problem. support and incentivize emerg- insurance if the Trump ad- the People Act, the House How do we do that? ing innovative technologies in ministration is successful at voted to end the dominance DISTRIBUTION: La Mesa Courier is distrib- Livestock production is a lead- plant-based foods, as well as car- allowing health insurance of big money in our politics. uted free the fourth Friday of every month. COPYRIGHT 2019. All rights reserved. ing culprit — driving deforesta- bon-neutral or low-carbon meat providers to issue junk plans This transformative bill tion, degrading our water quality production. that don’t cover pre-existing brings more transparency and increasing air pollution. In Developing countries, on the conditions. to our campaign finance sys- fact, animal agriculture has such other hand, face high levels of The House has passed tem to prevent big-moneyed an enormous impact on the envi- undernutrition, as well as limited strong bills to crack down on interests from continuing to ronment that if every American access to healthy foods. Many nu- junk health insurance plans hide their political spending. reduced their meat consumption trient-dense foods (such as fruits, that are not required to cov- It ensures that our public by just 10% — about 6 ounces per vegetables and quality meats) are er pre-existing conditions servants serve the public, week — we would save approxi- highly perishable, often making or provide essential health not themselves. Conflict of mately 7.8 trillion gallons of water. prices significantly higher than ul- benefits. The plans could interest laws and divestment That’s more than all the water in tra-processed, nutrient-poor and result in higher premiums requirements are strength- Lake Champlain. We’d also save 49 for those with pre-existing ened and the revolving billion pounds of carbon dioxide SEE FOOD SYSTEM, Page 8 conditions. door is slowed by prevent- The high cost of prescrip- ing members of Congress tion drugs is also a major from serving on corporate concern for Americans. boards. We passed a package of five While the House passed bills that confront the phar- these bills — and many oth- maceutical industry’s unfair ers — to improve the lives of practices of keeping drug the American people, we are prices high and preventing still waiting and demanding lower-cost generic versions that the Senate act on them. LA JOLLA of drugs from getting to But the House is not going market. to let Senate dereliction de- While the House is work- ter us from doing the people’s ing to bring down health work. There is much more care costs, we are also fight- to do and we’re just getting ing to give the American peo- started. ple a raise. It’s been over a decade —Congresswoman Davis since the federal minimum represents central San Diego as wage was raised — the lon- La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Spring gest stretch of time between Valley and parts of El Cajon and increases. Chula Vista.■ Aug. 23 – Sept. 26, 2019 sdnews.com POLITICS La Mesa Courier 7 Scott Peters, Planned Navajo Nights a big success are many representatives that at [email protected]. Parenthood headline will not vote to pass good leg- You will receive a confirma- islation simply because Trump tion of your reservation. Any September Dems meeting is the president. What kind of questions, please text or call nonsense is this? Not voting for Marjie at 619-990-2791. To By PAT BOERNER what is best for the county? No learn more about our activities one can deny there is a border visit our website, RWCNavajo- The Navajo Nights event held crisis. Congress should get busy, Canyon.org, and visit us on in July was well attended and working together to reform and Facebook at Republican Women attracted many new people in- update our immigration laws. of California. By TINA RYNBERG and JEFF BENESCH terested in learning more about We encourage immigration, just Upcoming: Tuesday, Oct. 8, Republican Women of California- not illegal immigration. Families at 11 a.m., is our annual Fall San Diego Congressman Scott Navajo Canyon. Great food and will never be separated if they Fashion Show at the Bali Hai on Peters returns to the La Mesa lively conversation were topped cross the border legally. They Shelter Island. The theme this Foothills Democratic Club to key- off with a presentation by San also will not be separated if they year is “Spirit of San Diego” with note our important Wednesday, Diego County Deputy District are here illegally and return to fashions presented by Glamour Sept. 5 meeting, where we’ll Attorney Tia Quick. Her pre- their home country as a family. Girlz of El Cajon. This is our on- catch up with this influential sentation focused on current Not that complicated. ly fundraiser of the year and the Washington, D.C. politico, and changes in the California Felony The next regular RWCNC charge is a nominal $40. A true also delve into the battle for wom- Murder Law and child trafficking meeting will be held Tuesday, bargain for a delicious buffet en’s reproductive rights. Scott Peters (Courtesy LMFDC) issues. Sept. 10, at the Brigantine lunch, no host cocktails, gor- Peters serves the 52nd District We encourage people to attend Restaurant in La Mesa. Our geous fun fashions, opportunity of California, which covers much It is safe to say Rep. Peters will our regular meetings and partic- speaker will be Sophia Fang, a baskets, gift cards and all enjoyed of central San Diego County in- address his plans for the environ- ipate in the exciting activities we volunteer at the Epoch Times. with a view of San Diego Harbor. cluding Poway, Coronado, and ment and recent endorsement have planned for the upcoming The Epoch Times is a gener- It is not too early, so please RSVP large portions of the city of San of the start of the impeachment campaign. Volunteering is what al-purpose newspaper with an at [email protected] Diego. He is a member of the inquiry in the House. And we’ll we are all about and now is the emphasis on truthful reporting. or call 619-561-8304 for more House Energy & Commerce ask this lawyer to analyze the time to get involved to help elect As independent media, the ET information. and Budget committees. Peters Mueller report and it’s many ref- Republicans. President Trump reports news other media of- This is an exciting time for is regional vice-chair of the erences to Trump’s foreign entan- has achieved so much in his first ten choose to ignore. The top- Republicans. As we celebrate Democratic Congressional glements and national security term and we need to guarantee ic of her presentation will be all the accomplishments of Campaign Committee (DCCC), irregularities, and concerns even that he is re-elected so he can “Appreciating and Preserving the Trump administration, we a role in which he helps lead the now about the Trump companies, complete his agenda. To make his Values Through Honest need to work to assure that on-the-ground effort to fortify Trump family business interests job easier, let’s work to give him Journalism.” President Trump has another and expand our new Democratic and Russian meddling in our elec- a Congress that actually wants Check-in begins at 10:15 a.m. four years! Please join us in majority. He also serves as chair tions, then and now. to implement change and make and reservations are required at returning common sense to of member services for the New And we hope he’ll reference the America great. least 24 hours in advance. Cost government. Democrat Coalition. Peters is a ongoing gun violence that kills Right now, it is a battle of is $25 and a full-course lunch former environmental attorney, Americans on a seemingly daily numbers in Congress and no is served. Cash and checks are —Pat Boerner writes on be- City Council president, and Port matter how great his propos- accepted but no credit cards. half of the Republican Women of Commission chairman. SEE LMFDC, Page 8 als and ideas might be, there Please make your reservation California-Navajo Canyon.■

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Main St., El inability to get a bipartisan House are three among many that work Cajon; Julian Library, 1850 gun bill past Mitch McConnell nationwide to provide and protect Highway 78, Julian; Potrero on background checks, and the health services for women that By DIANNE JACOB Library, 24883 Potrero Valley House attempts to curb the presi- may have few options in their Road, Potrero; and the Spring dent’s largely illegal and certainly family planning and obstetrical Sign of the times: It’s been Valley Park and Recreation, unethical attacks on immigrants, and gynecological care. Neil Ortiguerras (Courtesy LMFDC) an exciting summer in ev- 8735 Jamacha Blvd., Spring even those serving in Congress, States like California have eryone’s favorite rodeo town, Valley. will be of great interest to all a plethora of affordable health The Sept. 5 meeting begins at Lakeside. A complete list of Cool Zone attendees. centers for women, but in much 6:30 p.m. at La Mesa Community A giant new welcome sign locations can be found at cool- Peter’s fascinating talk will be of the United States, Planned Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, La was erected over Maine Avenue zones.org. followed by an equally import- Parenthood and others are be- Mesa. For more information, visit in the heart of the community, East County, naturally: ant panel on protecting women’s ing legislated out of existence by lamesafoothillsdemcoraticclub. thanks to the hard work of the More great news for hikers reproductive rights, particularly Republican state governments. com. Lakeside Chamber of Commerce and other nature lovers — the those efforts to maintain Planned Come hear what the most crit- and other leaders. county is making popular Iron Parenthood clinics in red states ical and current actions are —Tina Rynberg is president and The archway sign proclaims, Mountain Preserve near Poway where they have become a di- being waged, mostly in courts, Jeff Benesch is vice president of pro- “You’re in Lakeside.” It’s an awe- bigger and better. minishing resource for millions by both sides of this contentious gramming for the La Mesa Foothills some welcome mat put out by a The Board of Supervisors re- of American women. debate. Democratic Club.■ town rightly proud of its cowboy cently approved the purchase of roots. 160 acres near the hiker haven, Beat the heat: Summer is opening the door to an expan- redirecting agricultural subsidies Yes, our food system is bro- in full swing and the county sion of the region’s network of Food system to promote healthy foods, as well ken, but not irrevocably so. The is once again inviting seniors trails. CONTINUED FROM Page 6 as investing in infrastructure like challenges are enormous, but by and the disabled to designat- The acquisition is something rural roads, electricity, storage understanding the problem and ed “Cool Zones” to escape the that has been in the works for calorie-dense foods. The high cost and cooling chain. potential solutions, we can effect heat. many, many years and I’m very of nutrient-dense foods creates a Change must happen at every critical changes in the ways we Getting out of the heat can excited to see this finally come significant barrier to healthy di- level if we want to build a better produce, consume and dispose of save lives so please take advan- to fruition. ets, as seen in urban Malawi and food system. International par- food. tage of this annual program. many other countries. ticipation and resource sharing There are 115 zones this year —Dianne Jacob is chair of By promoting enhanced pro- can spread regional solutions —Kathleen Rogers is president across the county, including the San Diego County Board of duction of healthy and nutritious across countries. And working of Earth Day Network. Dr. Shenggen senior centers and county Supervisors and represents District foods while also improving mar- for change at the ground level — Fan is director general of the libraries. 2. For more District 2 news, visit kets in low-income countries, we among individuals, communities, International Food Policy Research Among the locations: Alpine diannejacob.com or follow her on can lower prices and increase local and federal governments Institute (IFPRI) and a commission- Community Center, 1830 Alpine Facebook and Twitter. For assis- accessibility of healthy and sus- and private entities — can help er for the EAT - Lancet Commission. Blvd.; Campo Library, 31356 tance with a county issue, call 619- tainable diets. Politicians can al- fight hunger and food inequality For more information, visit earthday. Highway 94, Campo; Salvation 531-5522 or email dianne.jacob@ so tackle systemic inequalities by firsthand. org and ifpri.org.■ Army Senior Dining & Social sdcounty.ca.gov.■

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By JILL DIAMOND | La Mesa Courier years. His uncle was the mayor, according to Carol Olten, La Jolla and his family donated the old La Historical Society historian. Besides being an early home Mesa Library building that is now La Jolla Historical Society ar- to filmmakers, La Mesa was al- an art museum.” chives state the original sculp- so the residence of James “Tank” Newland said Porter was also ture of the kneeling boy child, Porter — a nationally recognized known beyond San Diego and La designed by Porter was stolen the sculptor. Mesa, and he had an eye for art. night before June 28, 1995. Efforts Porter, a member of the prom- “He was of course creative, as to recover it were unsuccessful. inent La Mesa Porter family, well as forward-thinking and Precautions were taken to prevent worked on a war memorial for instrumental on how La Mesa theft of a new statue by anchoring the State of Virginia, created a should grow properly,” Newland it securely into the cement. bronze statue in La Jolla, and did said. “He supported art associa- Olten said the new statue, de- a portrait study of John Spreckels tions and theater groups and was signed and cast by artist Mary at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa an arts and culture supporter, Buckman was dedicated in June Park during his lifetime. but he also had a broader civic 1997 and sits where the Porter “Locally, he was very well responsibility.” statue once sat. known and as he was part of the Besides his many art and “It was a big deal back then,” Porter family who had the home sculpture projects, Porter was Olten said. “During the time there on Porter Hill, a city landmark,” asked to honor San Diego’s great was a rash of similar thefts and James Porter working in his La Mesa studio (Photo courtesy San Diego History said La Mesa historian James benefactress, Ellen Browning statues like Porter’s were believe Center) Newland. “He was more than an Scripps. to be being melted down for their artist, too, since he helped create According to the San Diego metals.” war memorial for the state of were simplified and stylized, some the planning commission and Historical Museum’s archives, Virginia. According to the book, with a strong Art Deco feeling.” was a planning commissioner for Porter was commissioned to pro- EARLY PORTER BEGINNINGS Borglum later became a world-fa- duce a testimonial gift for the peo- In the book “La Mesa Through mous artist known for his Mt. LESS ART, MORE CITY WORK ple of La Jolla in her honor. the Years” written by the La Mesa Rushmore memorial in South By the 1940s, Porter had halted Dedicated on June 14, 1926, the Historical Society, Porter left Dakota’s Black Hills. work on his sculptures and during monument has the distinction of home in 1899 for Beloit College lo- Porter, too, became a recog- the Great Depression, he utilized being the first free-standing pub- cated near Green Bay, Wisconsin. nized sculptor in the 1920s and his La Mesa foundry to produce lic sculpture in San Diego. By 1904, he moved to La Mesa is best known for his sculptures bronze sprinkler heads and owned “Suitably modest, the work with his parents, Henry and that are portrait busts and figures the Browning Manufacturing Co. consists of a bronze figure of a Elizabeth Porter and his brother, of children like the one once locat- from 1936 to 1956. young girl kneeling over a small Chappell, where they lived in the ed in La Jolla. He would marry his future wife, pool with hands outstretched home his parents bought the fol- As mentioned, the artist was whom he met in La Mesa, Lenore facing a curved limestone bench. lowing year. appointed the first president of Branam in 1923. They lived in the On the back of the bench, Porter For the next five years, James the Contemporary Artists of San same house his parents bought carved incised relief figures of Porter was said to be bedridden Diego when it was formed in in 1905 along with his widowed children dancing. Placed in front because of a football injury while 1929. mother. By 1924, they had their of La Jolla Recreation Center, one attending college. In 1910, he re- Best known for his bronze work, only child, a daughter Anne. of Miss Scripps’ many gifts to the covered and enrolled in Pomona he also used stone, and through- Porter served on the La Mesa city, the testimonial faced her College, graduating in 1914. out Porter’s lifetime his work was Planning Commission for 13 home across the street,” the ar- It was a year later, in 1915, the exhibited in Chicago, New York, years and died in 1962 at his chives said. graduate relocated to New York Philadelphia and throughout the home at the age of 78. Porter’s statue of a kneeling child and attended the Art Students’ state of California. was stolen from the front of the MISSING PORTER STATUE League to study drawing and The La Mesa book also states —Jill Diamond is a freelance La Jolla Rec Center in 1995. (Courtesy However, the Porter statue sculpture. Around 1919, Porter Porter’s work would be “classified writer based in Southern California La Jolla Historical Society Collection) disappeared many years ago, helped Gutzon Borglum on the as realistic, but many of the pieces who enjoys writing about history.■

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There are classic mules It had been ages since I set foot fish tacos made with Alaskan and margaritas, and signature Avocado-lime butter complements the grilled swordfish. (Photos by Frank into a Brigantine restaurant. pollock, which didn’t debut until cocktails such as sparkling pears, Sabatini Jr.) Particularly the La Mesa location, 1984. vodka grapefruit frescas and which sits prettily at the base of Yet several contemporary up- pomegranate sangria. The latter could have originated from a only because we thought of it as Mt. Helix with its lushly land- grades have been made to certain smacked of that deep, refreshing gourmet bakery. old-timey. scaped grounds, sprawling patio dishes. And they left us highly fruitiness you’d wish all sangrias Which left me realizing that to- On some level, it still is, but in a and raised bar area flaunting pleased. offered. day’s proliferation of new restau- mildly refreshing way. Though in an open kitchen. Having opened Beginning with our salads, The wine list shows off some im- rants, with their often over-am- many other respects, it lives up to in the late ’80s, it received a re- a normally ho-hum iceberg pressive picks. Among them was bitious menus and lack of sound- today’s standards for quality and model a few years back, resulting wedge came draped with butter- a superbly structured “founders” proofing, had kept us away from creativity, and with well-trained in lighter colors and handsome milk-blue cheese dressing that cabernet sauvignon by Hahn the Brigantine far too long, if servers to boot. wood flooring. exceeded in flavor and richness Family Wines that carried me Note: In celebration of its 50th The restaurant’s humble be- standard versions of yesteryear. through dinner. Other lauded anniversary, all Brigantine loca- ginnings, however, date back to And the house medley of baby let- names include Duckhorn, tions will offer three-course 1969, when Mike Morton Sr. and tuces offered an engaging inter- Stag’s Leap, Cakebread and dinners for two for $50 his wife, Barbara, founded the play of dried cranberries, hearts St. Francis. throughout the month of first Brigantine in Shelter Island. of palm and robust blue cheese My Brigantine tradi- October. Swordfish was all the rage back crumbles. Certainly not newfan- tion of ending dinner then, and the Mortons gave the gled creations, but 21st-century with a jumbo slab of —Frank Sabatini Jr. steak-like fish top billing. salads done right. mud pie fell overboard is the author of ‘Secret San “In the first few years, my par- The grilled swordfish used to when laying eyes on a Diego’ (ECW Press) and began ents were almost bankrupt and always come with tartar sauce flourless peanut butter and his local writing career more than just tried keeping their heads and lemon. But that changed in chocolate cake. We backed it two decades ago as a staffer for the above water,” said Mike Morton the mid-’90s, when a former cor- up with a slice of white choc- former San Diego Tribune. You can Jr., who serves as company presi- porate chef began finishing off the olate-lemon cheesecake. Both Scallops over corn succotash reach him at [email protected].■ dent. “Neither of them had expe- fish with pucks of avocado-lime rience in the restaurant business. butter. I was enthralled. The fish Don’t forget La Mesa’s best happy hour! Award Winner They learned through the school had the coveted flavor of charred Extensive discounts on drinks and appetizers. of hard knocks.” top sirloin while the melting but- Served in the bar & patio M-F 3:30-6PM Today, there are seven ter lubricated the filet with tangy Brigantines throughout San creaminess. Diego County, with an eighth In addition, the swordfish coming to the family’s $25-plus these days includes Parmesan million Portside Pier along risotto and broccolini, culinary Downtown San Diego’s water- props that diners only two gen- front. The mega-venue will also erations ago might have con- house other dining brands owned sidered foreign. 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Whether you’re a nervous 5-year-old starting kindergarten or a seasoned 50-year-old pursu- By LINDA MICHAEL ing a new degree, August means back to school. No more lazy days Racquel Gabuya is a multime- at the beach, now we’re shopping dia visual communicator whose for school supplies and sharp- focus is in both traditional and ening our new pencils! Here are on. Now digital artwork. She is a San some back-to-school books to get the school is in cha- Diego based artist, designer, you in that studious mood. os and Nick is at the and higher-learning educator. For that brand-new kindergart- center of it all. His As an alumna of the University ner in your life, “School’s First Day teacher wants Nick of Oregon with a master’s of fine of School” by Adam Rex is the to put an end to all arts and 15 years’ experience in Gabuya’s art celebrates life in the perfect book to help calm their this nonsense, but academia, Gabuya had the priv- Philippines. (Courtesy Foothills Art fears. It’s the first day of school at Nick’s creation is be- ilege to inspire and mentor new Association) Frederick Douglass Elementary yond his control as upcoming designers to hone and no one is more nervous than frindle spreads across their skills and pursue their pas- to recreate in her artwork the the school building itself. It’s used the country. sions. Now, her focus as a sea- busy urban market streets and to being mostly empty, with just In the young adult soned designer is helping new lush, tropical barrio landscapes. the custodian for company. What novel “The Disreputable and small businesses with their The subject matter of her work will all the new children think of History of Frankie Landau corporate branding. is closely related to historical it? Will they be nice? Will they Banks,” Frankie is starting her fake identities and pranks to prove Gabuya’s artwork honors her records, archives, family anec- like the school? The first day of sophomore year at a prestigious that she belongs with the Basset heritage and women’s contribu- dotes, and her personal memo- school starts off a little rocky, but boarding school and is finally Hounds. tions to society. It has been dis- ries living in the Philippines. as it goes on, the school starts to ready to break free from her older Like “Frankie Landau Banks,” played in both the United States This collection captures the realize it isn’t the only one with sister’s shadow and her parents’ author Tana French’s novel and the Philippines. essence and energy of those first-day fears. babying attitude. When her father “The Secret Place” is also about “Memory: Quotidian Life” is who live the time-honored tradi- A modern classic of kids’ chap- mentions a secret society, The a boarding school, but this time, Gabuya’s current creative collec- tions of working under the sun. ter books, “Frindle” by Andrew Loyal Order of the Basset Hounds, there’s a murder to solve. It’s been tion of paintings. These curated Filipinos are communal people Clements follows Nick Allen, who, which dates back to his days as a a year since a boy was found mur- works depict her memories of the as a whole and most of their after studying how words are cre- student, Frankie goes in search dered at St. Kilda’s girls’ school, everyday ordinary way of life livelihoods are passed down ated in school, starts to question of information. To her dismay, when Holly Mackey, a student at in the Philippines. They draw through the generations. This is why things are named the way she discovers that her boyfriend St Kilda’s, shows up at the Dublin from the warm energy of the exhibited in works with Filipinas they are. What if we stopped call- Matthew is a member, and that Murder Squad’s office with a pic- Philippine culture, capturing tending “sari-sari” market stalls, ing pens “pens” and called them the society is only open to boys. ture of the boy with the caption “I her emotional and spiritual link selling farm produce and com- “frindles”? It starts off small, with Tired of always being told “no” know who killed him.” Detective to the people and places of her mon home goods to support their just Nick’s friends using his new because she’s too young or a girl, homeland. She reminisced and word, but soon frindle catches Frankie embarks on a mission of SEE BOOKS, Page 15 revisited these treasured locales SEE GABUYA’S ART, Page 13

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By DAVE THOMAS | La Mesa Courier Helix has 17 matches this sea- a season ago, finishing at 8-0 and son, with four of them being in the winning the Grossmont Valley big season As the summer days continue Laguna Hills Invitational. League. The Highlanders were a to fly by, a number of Helix High In field hockey play, Helix, Division III semifinalist. By DAVE THOMAS | La Mesa Courier fall sports teams have their eyes which has been league champi- Turning the page to this season, on the calendar. on six years in a row, went 11-12 Hull noted he has 52 athletes in With fall football practice al- Before you know it, pre-season a season ago. the program, with seven players ready underway, Grossmont Grossmont 2019 Regular practices and games will turn into Head coach Rhona St. Clair- having graduated from varsity High and its fans are hoping for Season Schedule the real thing. Moore said she was expecting last season. a big season on the gridiron. On the girls’ tennis courts, that both junior varsity and var- According to Hull, some key The Foothillers, under head Aug. 23 – Mira Mesa – Home Helix, under head coach Jay Diaz, sity would have some 40 players members this season include re- coach Tom Karlo (eighth year at Aug. 30 – Mater Dei – Home comes off a 9-5 season in 2018. trying out for 33 spots. turning varsity members Lucas the helm), finished 4-8 a season Sept. 13 – Olympian – Home “This season’s turnout will be According to St. Clair-Moore, Osborn (junior driver) and Lucas ago. Grossmont beat Madison in Sept. 20 – Valley View – Home about 35 girls,” Diaz commented. among the key players to look Theroux (senior driver). the first round of the CIF Division Sept. 27 – Madison – Home “Twelve will make varsity and the to going into the season include They will be joined by varsity I playoffs. Oct. 4 – Valhalla – Away rest will be junior varsity.” Diaz sophomore Stella Neville (for- newcomers Nathan Haney (junior La Mesa Courier recently noted that he is a USTA no-cut ward and left wing), senior Vivian goalie), Gavin McMillan (junior caught up with Karlo to discuss Oct. 11 – Granite Hills – Away coach. Two players graduated Gosswiller (keeper), senior Camryn center), Xavier Gamez (junior the upcoming season. Oct. 18 – Helix – Home from the 2018 team. Jonilonis (midfielder), senior Riley center defense), Ryan Salas (se- About how many kids are Oct. 25 – Steele Canyon – Home According to Diaz, top players Powers (midfielder), senior Jannah nior center defense, Baden Gloyer you expecting out for this Nov. 1 – El Capitan – Away heading into the season look to Johnson (defender) and senior (junior driver) and Kyle Lemler year’s team? Did you grad- include junior singles player Maya Paige Scarbrough (defender). (junior driver). uate a lot from the 2018 Gilbert and fellow junior Lily Fields, “Our main goal is to have all “Our goal for the season is squad? Our league is always tough. playing both singles and doubles. players better themselves as to win the Grossmont Valley I have 71 players on varsity. Our schedule is tough. “Our goals for varsity are for players and work cohesively as League and make CIFs,” Hull We graduated 22 seniors. As for goals this season, them to do their best win or lose, a team,” St. Clair-Moore said. commented. Coming into this season, what do you want to see this and to do as well or better than “Additionally, we would like to what do you see as the team’s team accomplish when all is last season,” Diaz stated. “For the win the league again and go fur- —Dave Thomas is a freelance strengths and any areas that said and done? [JV players], it is to learn playing ther in CIFs.” sports writer. If you have Helix High may be challenges? We want to be in the Open — their matches so they can move In boys’ water polo, head coach sports tips, contact hoopsthomas@ We have a returning quarter- we were in the Open in 2016 and up to varsity.” Joel Hull’s team went 22-7 overall yahoo.com.■ back and four of five offensive 2017. linemen back. The wide receiv- Grossmont begins regular sea- ers group is young, while our son action Friday, Aug. 23, when narrative that unites the past and public Tuesday through Saturday, running back is dynamic. On it hosts Mira Mesa High. Gabuya’s art the present. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more in- defense, we have four returning From there, the Foothillers CONTINUED FROM Page 12 Racquel Gabuya’s artwork will formation, call the gallery at starters and a bunch of good, have four more home games be featured at the Foothills Gallery 619-464-7167. solid guys coming up. in a row before heading out on families. Creating colorful and fun from Sept. 6 to Oct. 2. Looking at the team’s the road the first weekend of artworks of that nostalgic time The Foothills Gallery, locat- —Linda Michael is the editor of schedule, what do you see as October. has allowed Gabuya to view ordi- ed at 4910 Memorial Drive in Footnotes, the monthly newsletter of some of the tougher games, The regular season concludes nary life through a romantic lens, La Mesa, is free and open to the the Foothills Art Association.■ rivalries etc.? Friday, Nov. 1, at El Capitan.■ transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. Her works are often classified as part of the new romantic move- ment due to her desire to show- case the local traditional lives of Filipinos in a quickly unfolding modern and globalized world. This is intentional, as she wants to spotlight the simple living of The San Diego Community Newspaper Group is most Filipino families and the pleased to announce the newest addition to our happiness she recalls growing up. Through this new collection community newspaper group, College Towne News of artwork, Gabuya focuses on will publish monthly beginning September 20, 2019. establishing a link between the landscape’s reality and her imag- This will be the 9th community newspaper that we ination. By referencing Filipino romanticism, symbolism and publish in San Diego County. their vernacular, she weaves a

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Foothiller Footsteps

By CONNIE and LYNN BAER

As its 99th school year begins, Grossmont High School has 1,700 students enrolled in its visual and The 2018-2019 Grossmont High School Marching Band (Photo by Brett Alan performing arts programs, the Photography) largest number in the Grossmont OPEN Union High School District. The instrument. Quality marching bari- SATURDAYS, 9AM – 5PM! large number of students in so tones can be purchased for only Upcoming Reunions many wonderful programs like $2,300 each; quality concert bari- Class of 1964 55th Reunion: the Instrumental Music Program, tones (aka euphoniums), on the other Saturday, Oct. 19. For information, make it difficult to fund them ad- hand, cost $6,300. email [email protected]. equately. Unfortunately, visual We now have two baritone sax Class of 2009 10th Reunion: and performing arts programs are players. We are purchasing one re- Dave and Buster’s, Mission underfunded in public education placement bari sax this summer at a Valley, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. Contact nationwide. cost of $5,600. Amanda Wilhelm Fessler at Since its beginning, the We now have two tenor sax play- [email protected]. FREE Implant Consultation We Specialize in Instrumental Music Program has ers; the one working tenor sax we FREE 2nd Opinion Smile been an essential part of Grossmont have has been deemed unrepairable Makeovers, High School. In 1921, the orches- by a professional woodwind repair music upon students. Together we tra consisted of 17 students with technician. Quality tenor saxes cost can help support a program that Implants & Oral the first band in 1930. Today, the $3,400 each. has given so many Foothillers and Surgery historic 99-year-old program has Also, Tohbias Juniel, our percus- its community such pleasure over become a program dependent on sion coach and the percussion coach the past 98 years. decades-old instruments. In a letter of the SDSU Marching Aztecs, has emailed to GHS alumni and retir- submitted a lengthy need list for large 99TH ANNIVERSARY AND ees this summer, program director percussion: concert timpani, chimes, HOMECOMING Ray Webb explained the need for and mallet instruments. ASB President Maya Zimmer financial support to purchase large However, to solve our immediate shares that, “This year we have instruments: problem, we can buy used instru- decided to go with a spy/spe- 2017 2018 Large instruments form the foun- ments from private sellers for as cial agent/detective theme, dation of a ‘sound pyramid’ that low as 10% of their original cost. ‘Operation GHS.’ The storyline must always be at the core of our big Already, I have purchased one in- is based around the idea of a vil- beautiful ‘Grossmont Sound.’ We strument this summer for one-third lain stealing Grossmont’s spirit. need your help to continue to create of its value. Throughout Homecoming week, this legacy. Also, this summer we have re- the students participate in dress- Large instruments are generally ceived over $7,000 in financial up days, three days of different dis- not student-owned due to their high support from our alumni, retired guises, in hopes of finding clues cost. Not many families can spend staff, and the GHS Educational as to who stole Grossmont’s spirit. $6,000 or more for an instru- Foundation. I hope our communi- “Friday is an extreme blue and ment. As a result, all of our large ty can help us build a larger fund gold dress-up day to celebrate the instruments are district-owned. that could be accessed for purchases return of our spirit and to show Unfortunately, our large instruments from private sellers, managed and that the Foothillers have the best are, for the most part, in severely dis- overseen by the GIMA (Grossmont spirit in town.” tressed or unusable condition. Instrumental Music Association) The Homecoming game on We are looking for financial sup- treasurer. All donations are tax Friday, Sept. 20, is against Valley port to fund large instruments: deductible. View High School at 7 p.m., and We now have four tuba players! To support the purchase of des- the Homecoming Dance is on It’s great that our band is growing! perately needed instruments, please Saturday, Sept. 21. These players all need replacement write a check payable to GIMA and The GHS Museum will be open marching and concert tubas (two mail to Raymond Webb, GHS, P.O. on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4-6 instruments each). With an average Box 1043, La Mesa, CA 91944. No p.m., with a campus tour at 5:30 cost of $9,000 each for a quality tu- donation is too small. p.m. During Homecoming on ba or a quality sousaphone, the cost Also, if you know of someone Friday, Sept. 20, the museum to outfit our four tuba players with with a quality musical instrument will be open from 4-7 p.m. and a one each is $72,000. to donate or to sell in Southern campus tour will again be held at This year, we will also have four California, please ask the donor 5:30 p.m. baritone horn players. These stu- to contact Ray directly. Share To discover more about dents each need one working march- this column with your friends Grossmont or to purchase our ing instrument and one concert who value the positive impact of book documenting the history of the Instrumental Music Program, Everything you ever wanted to know visit our website at foothiller- museum.com or visit the GHS about Medicare, and more! Museum Wednesday, Sept. 4, from MEDICARE SEMINAR: noon–3:30 p.m. or by appoint- Tuesday, Sept 3rd at 10:00am 8220 University Ave, Suite #203 ment. Contact: 619-668-6140 or La Mesa, CA 91942. email [email protected]. CA Lic# 0F95192 Absolutely no sales discussion will take place. This is purely an educational event. —Connie and Lynn Baer write RSVP Today! Call 858-408-1404 on behalf of the Grossmont High www.lundyinsurance.com School Museum.■ Aug. 23 – Sept. 26, 2019 sdnews.com EDUCATION / BOOKS La Mesa Courier 15 Back-to-school time at Helix Charter High their child’s education by meeting HOMECOMING Times and ticket informa- their teachers, and spending a day This year’s Homecoming tion available at highland- on campus experiencing a day in game will be on Friday, Oct. 4. players.ticketleap.com. the classrooms. Helix offers these Kickoff for the game is 7 p.m., as events twice annually – once in the Highlanders take on the El HCHS SCOTTIES APP the fall term, then again in the Capitan Vaqueros. Sports fans can follow spring. all of Helix’s teams by Helix Highlights PERFORMING ARTS downloading the HCHS ALL CLASS PICNIC CALENDAR Scotties app. The app is By JENNIFER OSBORN The Helix High School • Sept. 6-7: (Re)Visions Dance free in your app store, and Foundation and Alumni Concert (in fulfillment of Helix’s provides information on Helix is back in the swing Association will host the All senior project requirement); Helix schedules, scores, stand- The Scotties app helps users follow Helix of things for the 2019-20 Class Picnic on Sunday, Oct. 11. Mainstage Theater, 7 p.m. Tickets ings and more for your fa- sports teams. (Courtesy HCHS) school year. Classes began on The event will feature special are $5 (cash only at the door). vorite Highlander sports. Wednesday, Aug. 7, and par- guests, performances by the • Oct. 3: Orchestra Concert; held twice monthly. Dates for this ents and guardians were invited on-campus programs, music Helix Mainstage Theater, 7 p.m. EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION year are in the works and will be to attend Back-to-School Night from alumni members’ bands, Ticket information available at TOUR available on our website, helix- on Aug. 22, followed by Parent a car show, a campus tour, and helixinstrumental.org. If you are interested in finding charter.net. Shadow Day on Aug. 28. Both representatives from graduat- • Oct 11-12, 17-19: Highland out more about Helix Charter events offered families the oppor- ing classes from the ‘50s to the Players’ production of “Sound of High School, please attend one of —Jennifer Osborn writes on be- tunity to become more involved in 2000s! Music”; Helix Mainstage Theater. our Excellence in Education tours, half of Helix Charter High School.■ Books Cuyamaca College breaks ground on new greenhouses CONTINUED FROM Page 12 On Aug. 22, Cuyamaca College As one of the original programs Stephen Moran joins up with the held a groundbreaking for a started at Cuyamaca College in detective on the original case $16.7 million project that will 1980, Ornamental Horticulture is to follow clues that lead back to renovate indoor and outdoor a cornerstone program that’s pro- Holly’s clique of friends, their ri- classrooms and facilities, and duced thousands of graduates who vals and the mysterious, private add new greenhouses for the have gone on to jobs such as land- underworld of teenage girls. school’s signature Ornamental scape architects, turf managers, “The Magicians” by Lev Horticulture program. and even a host of TV landscaping Grossman has often been called a “This Proposition V-funded shows – Sara Bendrick of two TV “grown-up Harry Potter.” Instead project is a milestone for the cam- DIY Network series, “I Hate my The Cuyamaca College Ornamental Horticulture renovation includes plans of a magical boarding school, it’s a pus because of the significance Yard” and “Lawn & Order.” to replace an aging greenhouse with two modern ones with environmental college in upstate New York where of the program and its link to the The two-year program offers controls and computer-controlled irrigation. (Courtesy GCCCD) Quentin Coldwater finds himself history of Cuyamaca College,” nine degrees and certificates in being recruited into a magical President Julianna Barnes said arboriculture, floral design, golf area, expanded retail space and and equipped with a cooler large world he never knew existed. An in reference to the $398 mil- course and sports turf manage- much-needed storage space. enough to store flowers and deli- outcast obsessed with a series lion construction bond measure ment; irrigation technology; About 10,000 square feet of us- cate arrangements created in the of children’s fantasy novels set passed by East County voters in landscape design; landscape able space will be added with the floral design program. in a land called Fillory, Quentin 2012 to improve and add facilities technology; nursery technol- renovation. Renovating the aging facility thinks he’s finally found his place. at Cuyamaca and Grossmont col- ogy; sustainable urban land- The project includes gutting will mean major upgrades to the However, magic doesn’t bring leges. “Ornamental Horticulture scapes; and basic ornamental and renovating Building M to program, program coordinator Quentin the happiness and ad- has a storied past at our college horticulture. accommodate a design lab, a Leah Rottke said. venture he dreamed it would. And and it is long overdue for a reno- With the renovation slated for wet lab and lab prep room on “The main advantage of the when he and his friends discover vation. With the modernizing of completion in fall 2020, the pro- one end and a classroom on the renovation is that we will be able that Fillory is real, it turns out to facilities and the new greenhous- gram’s students will see updated other. Two new greenhouses will to provide students an experience be much darker and more danger- es in particular, students have a facilities, well-equipped green- replace an aging, smaller one. A that closely reflects the industry,” ous than he could have imagined. lot to be excited about.” houses, an outdoor instructional separate retail shop will be added Rottke said.■ Despite the resemblance to a cer- tain boy wizard, “The Magicians” is definitely a book for adults, with all the drug and sex experimenta- tion you would expect from a book ENROLL NOW about college life. The La Mesa Library has every- thing you need for a successful academic year — regardless of your age! We have math coaching twice a week and can order text- books in from local colleges and universities, potentially saving you some big bucks. Adults can even earn a high school diploma at the library with our Library High School Program, which is completely free. Visit sdcl.org or call 619-469-2151 for more information.

—Ramona Price is La Mesa Library’s children’s librarian.■

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The passing of Larry Scott takes with him a bit of each of us that knew him. From my as- sociation with Larry, a friend- ship that dates back to 1983, it appears that he had a full and admirable life. He had a 24-year active military career that in- cluded serving naval air in Vietnam, being attached to the White House, the Blue Angels and recruiter for West Texas. After retiring as Lieutenant Commander, his business man- agement skills served him well, Here are a few of my favorite summer tips to help you save and included several automo- between 4pm and 9pm when energy prices are highest: bile-associated ventures. He found another calling Larry Scott (Courtesy La Mesa Rotary when he joined Rotary. Most Club) Use a portable or ceiling fan to save big on AC. Rotarians got to know him when he joined Escondido • Commodore of the Rotary in 1976 and then the La International Yachting Keep blinds and curtains closed during summer days to Mesa Rotary Club in 1983, serv- Fellowship of Rotarians. block out direct sunlight and reduce cooling costs. ing as club president in 1994-95 • Participated in Polio-Plus and District 5340 governor in Immunizations in Asia, Africa, Cool down your home until 4pm; set your AC 7° higher until 2002-03. Mexico and the Philippines. 9pm. Take advantage of off-peak period pricing. Larry’s activities in club, dis- Larry and Connie are ma- trict and zone committees were jor donors and benefactors to Charge an electric vehicle before 4pm or after 9pm. numerous. A few on the list and The Rotary Foundation. Their recognitions are: children, grandchildren and If you have a pool, run the pump before 4pm or after 9pm. • Recognized in 2003 by great-grandchildren are each the Wheelchair Foundation for Paul Harris Fellows. providing and delivering 2,500 Larry will be remembered wheelchairs to the needy in for his endless involvement in Malawi, East Africa. Rotary, no matter how large Find more tips at sdge.com/whenmatters • 2005 Chairman of the or small the project, and for his Southern California/Nevada positive outlook on life, even P.E .T.S. during his health struggles. A • Chair of the Paul Harris friendly and personable person Society from 2013-18. that always went by the book; • Received the 2018 RI a person that you could always Time to save. Service Above Self Award. call on for help or advice. He will • Co-chaired the Don’t Wait be missed. – Immunize Committee. • Founded the District —Keith Dindinger is a current Leadership and Development La Mesa Rotary member and a Academy. past Rotary governor.■ © 2019 San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Aug. 23 – Sept. 26, 2019 sdnews.com La Mesa Courier 17 La Mesa Courier Community and Arts & Entertainment Calendar ONGOING EVENTS FEATURED EVENTS Friday, Aug. 23 three-day cultural celebration music, but also play many oth- Saturday, Sept. 21 starts on Friday, Aug. 30, with er musical styles. The quartet gourd dancing at 6 p.m. and a is very versatile and has a very ‘Im Hussein in Double dramatic grand entry of dancers eclectic repertoire spanning the Trouble’ in colorful regalia at 8 p.m. The centuries of classical art music, A Nigerian scammer promises Barona Powwow will continue world music, jazz and pop. 3-4 Im Hussein and her husband Saturday and Sunday from 1 to p.m. at Mission trails Church, Abou Hussein $1.5 million, 11 p.m. In addition to beautiful 4880 Zion Ave., San Diego. with strings attached. The two regalia and dancing, spectators Free-will offering will be taken. fall for the swindle and deplete ‘Xanadu’ others set for you, rolls along ‘And Miss Reardon will be able to enjoy hand drum their savings account to comply. Through Aug. 25 to the original hit score com- Drinks a Little’ contests, singing and music, au- Saturday, Sept. 14 Confusion reigns when an Afri- A Greek muse inspires love, posed by pop-rock legends Through Sept. 22 thentic Native American food can man arrives with a shock- laughter and the world’s first Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Lamplighters Community The- including delicious Indian fry ing claim. Then the authorities roller disco in this 1980s Thursdays, 7 p.m. and Sat- atre presents a play about three bread tacos, arts and crafts and come to investigate. And yet an- glitter explosion. This Tony urdays and Sundays 2 p.m. sisters who have grown up in a handcrafted jewelry. The Baro- other African shows up, adding Award-nominated, hilarious, at ENCORE! Theatre, 9620 house of women, dominated by na Powwow will be held at the to the carnival of chaos, laced roller-skating musical ad- Campo Road, Spring Valley. their recently deceased mother. Barona Sports Park located on generously with Im Hussein’s venture about following your $13 tickets, available at bit. But time has erased the tender the Barona Indian Reservation signature comedic input. 8 p.m. dreams despite the limitations ly/2Kymrek.■ closeness of girlhood; one sis- just one mile north of the Baro- at Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 ter has married and cut herself na Resort & Casino on Wildcat University Ave., San Diego. RECURRING EVENTS off; another has begun to drink Canyon Road in Lakeside. Free Tickets are $72-$87, available more than she should; and the shuttle service is available from at bit.ly/2TspRBY. Mondays year’s La Mesa Classic Car third, after a scandalous incident Barona Resort & Casino to the Note Catchers Show featuring pre-1974 at the school where she teach- Powwow. Admission and park- Tuesday, Sept. 24 California Note Catchers, cars, trucks, and vans! The es, is on the brink of madness. ing are free. Visit barona.com. four-part harmony chorus, in- event will feature DJs and live When the married sister comes vite ladies of all ages to their bands located at Third Street to dinner to press the need for Saturday, Aug. 31 rehearsals 7-9 p.m. Perfor- and La Mesa Boulevard, and committing her sibling to an in- Panel discussion and mances throughout SD. Lo- an award giveaway at each stitution, all the pathos, humor book signing cated in Social Hall of La event honoring the night’s best and honesty of the play com- Author J.R. Strayve, Jr. will dis- Mesa First United Method- cars. The 2019 La Mesa Clas- bine with overwhelming effect. cuss his book “First Spouse ist Church, 4690 Palm Ave. sic Car Show will take place Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m. and of the United States,” a polit- 619- 464-3727. each Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. at Lamplight- ical thriller about a gay activ- starting on June 6 and running ers Community Theatre, 5915 ist and his husband’s quest Tuesdays through Aug. 29. Severin Drive, La Mesa. Tick- for the White House. Also ap- La Mesa Walks! ets range $18-$23 available at pearing will be author Michael Enjoy a fun walk with friends Movie Matinee lampligherslamesa.com. Summer Concert Series: Black who will be signing his Al Di Meola and neighbors. First and third The La Mesa Adult Enrich- The Cat-illacs new book, “Happy Endings and Guitar virtuoso Al Di Meola’s on- Tuesdays, meet at various lo- ment Center hosts a series of Wednesday, Aug. 28 Final performance of Gross- a New Beginning,” about his going fascination with complex cations, second and fourth modern and classic film view- mont Center’s Summer Concert struggle to overcome abuse as rhythmic syncopation combined Tuesdays meet at 9 a.m. at ings every Thursday at 1 p.m. Series features variety music a child. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Barnes with provocative lyrical melodies La Mesa Library, 8074 Allison in the center’s main hall. Cost act The Cat-illacs. 5-7 p.m. at and Noble Grossmont Center, and sophisticated harmony has Ave. Call 619-667-1300 for is $2 per ticket. For movie list- Grossmont Center, 5500 Gross- 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, been at the heart of his music more information. ings, visit bit.ly/2FVrOSQ. mont Center Drive, La Mesa. La Mesa. throughout a celebrated career Free. that has spanned four decades Wednesdays Fridays Kool & The Gang and Sunday, Sept. 15 and earned him critical acco- Senior Women’s Support La Mesa farmers market The Village People Sunday, Sept. 8 lades, three gold albums and Group La Mesa’s farmers market of- Bust out the platforms and more than 6 million in record City of La Mesa offers senior fers fresh local produce, flo- bell-bottoms for this night of ART + GARDEN in the sales worldwide. 7 p.m. at The women’s support group, every rals, pastries, live music, and music from two of the biggest PARK Magnolia, 210 East Main St., El Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. at arts and crafts each Friday. groups of the disco era. 8 p.m. Foothills Art Association and La Cajon. $35 tickets available at the La Mesa Adult Enrichment 3-7 p.m. along La Mesa Bou- at Sycuan Casino, 5469 Ca- Mesa Beautiful host a unique livemu.sc/2YZRgMJ. Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd. levard. Free. sino Way, El Cajon. Tickets event featuring local artists and Please contact 619-667-1322. range $69-$99, available at sy- neighborhood gardeners offer- Thursday, Sept. 26 Saturdays cuan.com. ing both art and plants for sale. Wellness Wednesday Shop Local Market 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Harry Griffin SoCal Rehab Golf Classic Wellness Wednesday is a Last Saturday of the month at Friday, Aug. 30 Park, 9550 Milden St., La Me- Alvarado Hospital hosts a char- health series normally held on Grossmont Center, participat- sa. For more information, call ity golf tournament to fund the the fourth Wednesday of each ing shops set up tables outside 619-203-4098. Alvarado Hospital Auxiliary, a month in the Herrick Library, and offer markdowns and new nonprofit entity that supports 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Me- product showcases. 10 a.m.- post-treatment programs for sa. Admission is free and ad- 4 p.m. Free. 5500 Grossmont the benefit of individuals with vance RSVP is not required. Center Drive, La Mesa. Ines Irwati & Danny Green physical disabilities and senior Light refreshments and infor- The Green House Concert Se- citizens. Tournament registra- mational handouts will be avail- Sundays ries continues with a perfor- tion and a putting contest begins able. For more information, call Traveling Stories Barona Powwow mance featuring solo works at noon, followed by a shotgun the library at 619-825-5010 or Visit Grossmont Center each The Barona Band of Mission from classical pianist Ines Ir- start for the none-hole tourna- visit herricklibrary.org. Sunday for an interactive sto- Indians proudly invites the San Peter Pupping Band wati and jazz Pianist Danny ment at 2 p.m. at Riverwalk Golf ry time for kids. Kids visit the Diego community to celebrate Mission Trails Church’s Second Green. $20 tickets available at Club, 1150 Fashion Valley Road, Grossmont Center StoryTent, pick out a book that Native American heritage at the Sunday Community Concert will bit.ly/2Z1XYlF. 3-4:30 p.m., La San Diego. For registration in- Farmers Market interests them, and then read 49th annual Barona Powwow feature the Peter Pupping Band Mesa location revealed at time formation, visit bit.ly/2OIS8Wn Grossmont Center hosts a it out loud to a volunteer. The over Labor Day Weekend. The — group specialized in Latin of purchase. or call 619-229-7362.■ produce-only farmers market, volunteer asks engaging ques- 2-6 p.m. in the back lot in front tions that help the child build of the Dollar Tree. reading comprehension and critical thinking skills all while Thursdays earning book bucks to trade Classic Car Show for cool prizes. 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Aug. 23 – Sept. 26, 2019 sdnews.com THEATER / VILLAGE VOICES / PUZZLES La Mesa Courier 19 Some light drinking at Lamplighters WORSHIP DIRECTORY Paul Zindel’s wonderful study of three sisters, “And Miss Reardon WORSHIP DIRECTORY Drinks A Little,” opens Aug. 23 at Wed. Night...... 6:30pm to 8:00pm Sat. Night...... 6:30pm to 8:00pm Lamplighters Community Theatre Sunday...... 10:00am to 11:30am Advertise your Church in the in La Mesa and runs through Tuesday...... 6:30pm to 8:00pm Worship Directory & Reach Sept. 22. Zindel’s first play writ- 619-697-7221 28,000 Readers ten for Broadway is, according to Pastor Dave Riley Calvary Chapel 7525 El Cajon Blvd. Call Heather @ 951.296.7794 Richard L. Coe of the Washington La Mesa, CA 91942. Post, “Bitterly funny and wrench- [email protected] ingly sad…under his chillingly funny lines, Zindel is stating some hard facts about our increasingly uncomfortable world.” It’s a show even more poignant today than (l to r) Helen Warren as Anna, Rhiannon McAfee as Catherine, Susan Stratton when it was written in 1971. as Ceil (Photo courtesy Lamplighters Community Theatre) The play is helmed by the award-winning director O.P. sisters. James Steinberg and Amy at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Hadlock. The cast is made up Dell are the obnoxious neighbors, through Sept. 22 at Lamplighters of some of San Diego’s finest Bob and Fleur Stein. Equally ag- Community Theatre, 5915 actors, award-winners them- gravating and invasive are Mrs. Severin Drive, La Mesa. selves. Playing the pivotal role of Pentrano (Shannon Wolff) with Tickets are $23 for adults and ANSWERS ON PAGE 13 Catherine Reardon is Rhiannon her cosmetic order book and the $20 for seniors over 62, students PUZZLES McAffee, a veteran of many San gum-smacking Delivery Girl and active military. For more in- Diego theaters. Heather Warren (Andrea Roebuck). formation, or to purchase tick- SUDOKU Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each playing Anna and Susan Stratton “And Miss Reardon Drinks a ets, visit lamplighterslamesa. row, column and 3x3 block. Use logic and process elimination to solve the puzzle. as Ceil fills out the roles of the Little” runs Fridays and Saturdays com.■ Taking martial arts to defend your health Gen-X in La Mesa By GENEVIEVE SUZUKI

Whenever you’re trying to lose weight, you need to do two simple things: Manage your diet and fit exercise into your routine. For me, one of those “all or nothing” people, a medically su- pervised fast was a good, hard diet reset. Because I was on such a lim- ited daily caloric intake, I was ini- tially told I needed to take it easy. Several weeks into the fast, CROSSWORD however, the doctor asked each of us in our weekly class, “What are you doing to exercise?” All I knew was I didn’t want to join a gym. I had a membership for 10 years and maybe went reli- giously for two of them. I’m easily bored so I needed something else to raise my level of activity. Albert Einstein believed if you defined the problem properly, the solution will present itself. My problem was I needed to find Genevieve Suzuki practicing her kung fu. (Courtesy photo) something that would encourage me to do it on a regular basis. Sifu Don Tittle. “I have one black I told my daughter I was sign- One day, as I pondered whether sash who didn’t even start until ing up for kung fu at her school. to just give in to that dreaded gym she was 50. So yeah, people have Expecting a little push-back, I membership, my daughter’s kung been proving age is just a number instead got an excited, “That’s fu teacher advised her she need- for a long time here at the school. awesome, Mom!” as she vowed to ed to attend more group classes to What I think it takes is consis- go to classes with me. No embar- continue to grow. My immediate tency. If people just make a habit rassment, just support. reaction was to inwardly freak of daily practice, they would be A month into my training, I can out about how I didn’t have time astounded at how quickly they tell you the journey ahead of me to take her while trying to get my- would see progress. I encourage is long. I may not be able to hold ACROSS 20 Move with springy 39 One who engages in 59 Professional engineer self in shape. all of my students to turn training a decent horse stance for longer 1 Job steps arbitrage association 5 Retirement account 21 Georgia rockers 42 Less bright 60 Arabic feminine name But then I noticed adult after into a lifestyle, not just a once-in- than 20 seconds, but I am devel- 8 Parent-teacher 22 Moved quickly 44 Indian lute 61 Sacred text organizations 23 Blood proteins 46 Discovers 62 __ and ends adult walking into the martial a-while hobby.” oping muscles that weren’t there 12 Audibly 26 Return to 47 Weatherman 63 What remains after arts school in uniforms. The solu- In addition to a weekly private and a confidence infused by the 14 Leavened bread in 30 Related to Iran 49 Jai __, sport taxes Indian cooking 31 The first 50 Spy organization 64 Type of watt tion presented itself. I could earn lesson, White Dragon also offers knowledge I may be able to at least 15 “To __ his own” 32 Pearl Jam’s debut 51 Ancient Greek oracles 16 Violent disorder 33 Nocturnal, catlike 56 Swindles stripes and sashes as I worked several group classes, such as fight off the average 10-year-old 18 Not wet mammal 57 Not young my way up, learning self-defense striking, kicking and kickboxing. playground bully, no easy feat for 19 Worst (French) 34 Hymn 58 Log-shaped pastry while getting healthy. “The classes target all three pillars the old, flabby me. DOWN 11 Remove 36 Television 48 Anwar __, Egyptian I knew I liked the school – my of fitness: strength, cardio and If you are interested in White 1 Pack full of clay 13 Remove the head network statesman 2 Relating to wings 17 High IQ group 37 Allow 49 Currency exchange daughter has been attending for flexibility,” said Tittle, who has Dragon La Mesa, call 619-461- 3 Type of bean 24 Israeli city __ Aviv 38 Wife charge 4 Former MLB commish 25 Sportscaster 40 Grayish-brown 52 Dark stain six years. But could I handle the been with White Dragon for 30 2760 or visit bit.ly/33IrrVj. Bowie 26 Hastily set up mammal 53 Easily manageable 5 Short-tailed lemur 27 Midway between 41 Written language for 54 One who does not tell moves if I started in my mid-40s? years. “Kung fu is a holistic form 6 Cheese dish northeast and east blind people the truth “A good number of our cur- of training and includes many —Genevieve Suzuki is a local at- 7 To any further extent 28 Beloved basketball 42 Insecticide 55 Soluble ribonucleic 8 Enzyme player Jeremy 43 Della __, singer acid rent black sashes are over 50,” mental components and benefits torney and former La Mesa Courier 9 Taiwan capital 29 Consumed 44 Cleaned 10 Extensive landed 35 One point east of due 45 Eye membranes said White Dragon La Mesa head as well.” editor.■ property south 47 Past tense of fly Aug. 23 – Sept. 26, 2019 20 La Mesa Courier sdnews.com

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