Volume 4 issue 9

April 27–May 10, 2012

Old Town • Mission Hills • Bankers Hill Hillcrest • University Heights • Normal Heights • North Park • South Park • Golden Hill • Kensington • Talmadge

➤➤ NEWS p. 10 Utility boxes in Kensington continue controversy Some residents consider the electrical transformers an Kony 2012 mural vandalized eyesore, magnets for graffiti

➤➤ dining p. 13 By Monica Garske SDUN Reporter

Through the Utilities Under- grounding Program, San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) employees are in the midst of moving overhead power lines underground in com- munities including Kensington and Expect a weekend of fun and entertainment at Cinco de Mayo including the finale of the Ballet Folklorico Talmadge. Competition on May 6, from noon to 4 p.m. (Courtesy of Fiesta De Reyes) In moving the power lines under- ground, green utility boxes called

Martinis Above Fourth see Utility, page 5 serves delicious crab cakes Fiesta Old Town returns ➤➤ FEATURE p. 17 for Cinco de Mayo By Marc “Mookie” Kaczor Beer and tequila lovers will not be ex- SDUN Reporter cluded. “Adults in attendance can enjoy certain libations from the… beer garden to the fruits The 29th annual Fiesta Old Town celebra- of the agave,” Goetz said. tion, organized by the Historic Old Town Com- Restaurants, retailers and museums in munity Foundation, will celebrate Cinco de Historic Old Town will participate in the festivi- Mayo and Mexican culture at the site histori- ties, and vendors will sell handmade leather ans refer to as “the birthplace of America.” pieces, jewelry and other traditional items Old Town San Diego is where missionary on San Diego Avenue. The event will have Junípero Serra established the first mission in three outdoor stages featuring live music from an effort to colonize California and the origi- authentic mariachis, Spanish-speaking rock Local camps expand nal territory of the Kumeyaay nation. Fiesta bands and DJs spinning dance music. definition of recreation Old Town is one of the largest Cinco de Mayo The children’s area will have a carnival celebrations in the western United States. atmosphere with a petting zoo and pony rides. Lehn Goetz, Historic Old Town Community There will be stagecoaches, Lucha Libre-style ➤➤ House calls p. 26 Foundation board president and proprietor of wrestling matches, soccer tutorials with profes- Old Town’s Café Coyote said, “With San Diego sional soccer players, custom lowrider cars and being so close to the border, it’s only natural a re-enactment of the “Batalla de Puebla,” or to have such a multi-cultural and educational “Battle of Puebla.” event here.” At the time of the “Batalla de Puebla,” Na- Old Town resident Martha Steinman-Guti- poleon III, along with English and Spanish mili- errez has attended the Cinco de Mayo festivi- tary forces, had a presence in Mexico. After ties every year since her move from Texas 10 the English and Spanish withdrew, Napoleon years ago. “It’s a wonderful event designed to III decided to keep his forces in Mexico with educate and inform,” she said. “There are too the intent of colonizing and eventually bringing many people who still think Cinco de Mayo is the French empire south of the United States. all about drinking, partying and carrying on.” In May 1862, the French army engaged in Goetz agreed with Steinman-Gutierrez’s battle with – and was defeated by – 5,000 Mes- The old house lover’s sentiment, saying, “We must not lose sight of tizo and Zapotec Native Americans. May 5 is resource guide the history of Cinco de Mayo. Our event will One of the utility boxes in Kensington causing no doubt be an educational experience.” see Fiesta, page 3 residents concern. (Photo by Monica Garske) Index Calendar…………………8 San Diego’s 23rd EarthFair Dr. Ink……………………12 What’s Up……………..…14 Feature………….……17 draws diverse crowd and ideas Briefs……………………19 By Katherine Poythress while entertaining, served an educa- SDUN Reporter tional purpose. House Calls….…….…26 More than 300 exhibitors, repre- Cloudy weather was not enough to senting everything from waste manage- Contact Us keep thousands of San Diegans from at- ment companies and political candi- tending EarthFair on Sunday, April 22. dates to jewelry boutiques, were on Editorial/Letters This was the 23rd year for the an- hand to answer questions and educate 619-961-1953 • [email protected] nual Earth Day event, which attracts visitors. Advertising approximately 60,000 visitors to Balboa Some visitors said they came for dif- 619-961-1958 • [email protected] Park. Sponsored by San Diego Earth- ferent lessons in going green. Works, a coalition of local environ- Lawrence Scott held up a sign of- mental organizations, the festival had fering ‘free hugs and hi-fives’ because, costumed participants, animals, food and information booths. Those booths, see EarthFair, page 21 2 San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 news San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 3

Mariachi performers help provide the music at Fiesta Old Town May 4 – 6. (Courtesy of Fiesta De Reyes)

From page 1 mance by the Misa Azteca 6. If participants purchase one choir. Gates open at 5 p.m. on ticket on a COASTER train, FIESTA Friday, May 4, marking the first which runs from North County year the celebration will be through Old Town, a second three days long. Previously, the ticket is free. the day that marks the Mexican festival only spanned Saturday The free, three-day celebration victory of the Battle. and Sunday. continues May 5 from 11 a.m. to The kickoff for the festival Additionally, participants can 10 p.m. and May 6 from 11 a.m. to includes a Freestyle Moto X purchase two-for-one COASTER 5 p.m. For more information visit demonstration and a perfor- tickets that apply to May 5 and fiestaoldtown.comu 4 San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 NEWS Residents who paid into Golden Hill Maintenance Assessment District to be reimbursed Elimination of MAD leaves many unanswered questions

By Ashley Mackin unknown. However, the first offi- and power washing; landscap- SDUN Editor cial adjustments have been made ing; graffiti removal; large item and the County will henceforth removal; canyon beautification; Many unanswered questions send tax bills that do not include and overall improvements to the remain with the elimination of the MAD tax and residents who aesthetic appeal of property in the Greater Golden Hill Main- previously paid full assessments the neighborhood. tenance Assessment District will be reimbursed. The MAD services were (MAD) with As originally reported in implemented by the Greater several San Diego Uptown News Golden Hill Community Devel- economic on March 30, San Diego opment Corporation and cost details created the Golden the average single-family home still Hill MAD in approximately $76 per year in 2007, which additional taxes. was funded On Sept. 22, 2011, the Court by tax dollars of Appeals for the State of Cali- collected from fornia found the formation of the Golden Hill Golden Hill MAD invalid under property own- the California State Constitution. ers. This tax, The Fourth District Court of Ap- which property peals directed the Superior Court owners voted to imple- to issue a writ ordering the City ment, paid for services to vacate the MAD. beyond what the City On March 20, all MAD servic- normally provides. es ceased. By March 26, certain The services pro- garbage cans were overflowing vided in Golden Hill and there was no clear answer as included litter removal; to what would be done. Garbage cans were completely full six days after sidewalk sweeping District Three Councilmem- the elimination of MAD services. (Photo by SDUN) ber Todd Gloria said the City then stepped in and emptied them as a part of regular, City- facilitated maintenance. “The City is currently emptying the trash cans to alleviate the over- flowing debris until a decision is made on whether to remove the cans or transfer them to another party’s responsibility,” he said. It is still unknown whether responsibility will be trans- ferred to another party, and a deadline for the City to discon- tinue the trash services has not been set. Additionally, residents will no longer pay that tax that funded the MAD services. Glo- ria said in an e-newsletter dated March 27, “The County has already corrected this year’s assessments for [the MAD] in its system and will mail the cor- rected tax bills this week to all property owners within Greater Golden Hill. This means prop- erty owners will no longer be assessed for the [MAD] for this year or going forward. Those who have paid their first assess- ment installment will be cred- ited; those who have already paid their full assessment for fiscal year 2012 will be refunded by the County.” Ben Verdugo, project man- ager with the Greater Golden Hill Community Development Corporation, said it is now up to residents to keep the neighbor- hood clean. “I’ve had to tell them that Y Y Y we can’t provide those services Y GA GA GA anymore,” Verdugo previously GA SAN stated. “The City will have to SAN DIEGO DIEGO Y take it from here; we don’t reallyY SAN GA have many answersSAN right now.”GA u DIEGO DIEGO Y Y GA GA SAN SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO Pick Up our Next Issue SAN Y DIEGO Y DIEGO Y Y GA GA SAN GA MAY SAN GA DIEGO DIEGO Y Y GA GA SAN SAN DIEGO DIEGO Y Y Y Y SAN GA SAN GA DIEGO SAN GA DIEGO SAN GA Y DIEGO Y DIEGO Y Y GA GA GA 11 GA SAN SAN DIEGO Visit us DIEGonO Y www.sdcnn.comY SAN GA SAN GA DIEGO SAN DIEGO SAN Y DIEGO Y DIEGO Y Y GA GA GA GA SAN SAN DIEGO DIEGO Y Y SAN GA SAN GA DIEGO DIEGO Y Y GA GA news San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 5

From page 1 ongoing undergrounding projects in the area. “The transformers that have already been placed UTILITY along Adams Avenue and Meade Avenue [in Tal- madge] have given us an example of what to expect in transformers are replacing the power lines. SDG&E residential areas of Kensington,” Moty said. “Con- representatives said the primary reason for the cerned residents want a better solution than what replacement is safety. Some Kensington and Talmadge was done in Talmadge. That’s why we want to have residents are unhappy with the transformers being influence on this now, early on, before more of these installed along their sidewalks and yards. boxes appear.” SDG&E Communications Specialist Erin Koch Moty said he believes the undergrounding work said, “Having these transformers above ground is done in Talmadge was a good idea, but it was poorly safer and more reliable for both electrical workers and executed with transformers placed in awkward, obtru- residents. That’s our main focus with this project.” sive locations. Koch said SDG&E’s portion of the Kensington- “It’s sloppy workmanship. All they’ve done is take Talmadge undergrounding project will include 96 new an eyesore from the air and put it at eye-level, right in utility boxes in the area by the time the project is com- your face,” he said. pleted. The project is scheduled to begin in late 2012. Gigette Caldwell, president of the Kensington-Tal- see Utility, page 7 madge Community Association, said she has attended community meetings where several Kensington residents voiced opposition to the boxes. “They’re unsightly and, frankly, look out of place in such a historic neighborhood,” Caldwell said. “When you start putting utility boxes near the antique street lamps and structures in Kensington, it really detracts from the visual appeal of the area.” Caldwell said she’s noticed more utility boxes appearing along Adams Avenue and said she fears residential areas are next. She also she doesn’t want a transformer installed near her home. “Honestly, if they were to put one of these in front of my house, I’d landscape around it to hide it. I’m sure not everyone would do that, but I would,” Caldwell said. “Personally, I’d rather keep the over- head poles and power lines here; at least they look old and blend in.” Koch said the company is open to discussing the look of the transformers, and that SDG&E, the City and local leaders must be involved. “If a community is interested in changing the ap- pearance of the utility boxes, we can work with their councilmember to come up with ideas to possibly make that happen,” Koch said. “We’d be happy to discuss options with [District Three Councilmember] Todd Gloria.” Talmadge resident David Moty, chair of the Kensington-Talmadge Planning Group, said the controversy surrounding utility boxes in Talmadge and Kensington dates back to 2006. The Kensington- Utility boxes are often painted to alter their aesthetic. Talmadge Planning Group has been monitoring the (Photo by Monica Garske) 6 San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 NEWS San Diego Police honor volunteers at luncheon

By Ashley Mackin get help or get to a phone, so they SDUN Editor called the ambulance. They’ve saved a few lives over the years The San Diego Police De- with these checks.” partment (SDPD) is one of the Other units include the Vol- lowest-staffed departments in unteers in Policing, who intern the country, yet San Diego’s in the lab and complete clerical crime rate is at its lowest since tasks; Crisis Interventionists, who 1969. This is in part possible are trained to counsel witnesses because of the many SDPD or family members involved in Volunteers, who were honored a crime; Reserve Officers, who at a luncheon on April 18 at the supplement patrols and act as a Balboa Park Club. partner in a squad car; and Police “We are so proud that at Cadets, who are between 15 – 20 the San Diego police depart- years old and have an interest in ment, we have more than 700 law enforcement. McManus said volunteers. We believe we set the police department often hires the national model for volun- these cadets. teerism…” said SDPD Assistant Ron Petrus has been volun- Chief Shelley Zimmerman at the teering as a RSVP for four years (Graphic courtesy of San Diego Volunteer Appreciation lunch. and said the decision to volun- Police Department) Zimmerman said these teer came from wanting to do volunteers donated over 200,000 something productive with his The annual awards honor 28 hours in 2011, and their ser- time. His area includes Balboa individuals nominated by the vices help the police with minor Park, which he said he has community. tasks, permitting more time to loved visiting for 40 years. “It’s SDPD Chief David Ramirez respond to calls. a great place to be so I enjoy spoke to the volunteers and SDPD Lieutenant Jerry Mc- patrolling the park,” he said. His thanked them for their efforts. Manus said there are five main patrol involves driving around “This is just a small token of our volunteer groups for a total of the park assisting visitors. appreciation…. You enhance 750 volunteers. The bulk of the “A lot of people wonder our service level for the entire volunteers are members of the which museums are open and community and City of San Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol where they are and I think Diego,” he said. “You make us (RSVP), which contributes 450 they… feel safe in asking us for look good.” volunteers. The RSVP’s respon- directions instead of asking a Ramirez said the volunteers sibilities include patrolling, stranger,” Petrus said. help bridge the gap between assisting in missing person’s He added that the day before services needed and the searches, assisting in traffic or the Volunteer Appreciation resources to meet them, and accident situations and perform- Lunch, he found two driver’s help by completing tasks the ing “You’re Not Alone Checks.” licenses in Balboa Park and was officers don’t always have time McManus said the RSVPs able to turn them in for the own- to complete. perform approximately 1,000 of ers to collect. “I think our time that we these checks to elderly neigh- At the event, volunteers give is the most valuable asset bors monthly. “These people that were treated to lunch, presen- we can give and I know a lot of cannot get out much can interact tations and awards. Presenta- you volunteer with other organi- with the RSVPs two or three times tions included those from the zations [as well],” Ramirez said a week,” McManus said. “A few K-9 units about their roles and to the volunteers, “but thank times, RSVPs found [the individu- the vice president of the San you for volunteering for the als] after a fall and they couldn’t Diego Police Historical Society. police department.”u

Are you following us on… Search for… San Diego Uptown News, San Diego Downtown News or Gay San Diego NEWS San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 7 Pride Flag in Hillcrest proposed, going to City Council May 15 Met with mixed response by planning groups, Planning Commission denies recommendation

By Ashley Mackin dation. At the April 12 meeting, to approve the Hillcrest Pride a symbolic monument: a flag construction to begin in June, and SDUN Editor the Planning Commission voted Flag falls on the shoulders that stands for universal accep- completed in time for the San Di- 3-2 to not recommend the proj- of council. We’re optimistic tance, tolerance and inclusion ego LGBT Pride Festival in July. After mixed response from ect, one vote shy of the needed that council understands the in Hillcrest,” she said. For more information, visit planning groups, including four, thereby requiring the importance of supporting such Original plans called for fabuloushillcrest.comu the San Diego Planning Com- return to the Planning Commis- mission, the Monument Flag sion for a final vote. Project will be heard by the Planning Commissioner Tim City Council on May 15.The Golba said, “It’s easy to be very Hillcrest Business Association supportive… [but] you have to (HBA) is leading the project to look at what happens the next install a permanent pride flag time. Does it open up the po- on Normal Street in Hillcrest. tential for flag applications that The project includes the might not be as accepted as installation of a 65-foot flagpole yours, or might be much more with a 12-foot by 18-foot rainbow controversial than even yours flag. San Diego LGBT Pride would be.” Golba voted not to will pay for maintenance of the recommend the project. flag and pole after construction HBA board president Nicho- is complete, with funds from las Moede said, “The Pride private donors pre-paid. Flag will send a strong signal HBA executive director Ben that Hillcrest stands for diver- Nicholls said there would be sity and tolerance,” he said. minor landscape adjustments At the April 26 meeting, the made to the medium to create a Commission had enough mem- pedestrian area with low bench- bers for a four-vote majority, and es. On the base of the pole, voted to deny the recommenda- there would be a place where tion 4-2. The project will still plaques could be installed. proceed to the City Council for a The proposal has received final vote, but it will be on record varied responses from the that the Planning Commission community planning groups. does not support the project. The Uptown Planners voted to HBA Marketing and Commu- recommend the project in an nications Director Lisa Weir said 8-6 vote at their Feb. 7 meeting. the HBA is looking forward to However, the City Planning presenting the project to the City Commission, whose role is to Council. “Although [the April 26] offer recommendations to the recommendation from the Plan- City Council, heard the project ning Commission was not in sup- at two separate meetings, even- port of the Hillcrest Pride Flag, tually voting to deny the rec- we’re excited to bring the proj- ommendation. A motion must ect forward to City Council on receive a four-vote majority to May 15,” she said. pass with a formal recommen- “Ultimately the decision Rendition of proposed flag. (Design by Michael Brennan/Urban Green)

From page 5 project are based on the response from the City. The most important UTILITY of which is having the topic dock- eted at the San Diego Committee Moty said the utility boxes on Land Use and Housing where are magnets for graffiti, and said the Kensington-Talmadge Planning he has personally counted more Group could make a presentation. than 100 tagged transformers in “At [the Committee on Land Talmadge. The Planning Group Use and Housing], we would doesn’t want that same problem in request the formation of a city- Kensington, he said. community-utility task force to For now, Moty said the project develop guidelines so that in is at a standstill due to opposition the future, these projects will be from locals who want more time better designed and executed,” to explore better alternatives for Moty said. the placement of the boxes. Moty “We’d like to see the priorities and the Planning Group are await- of the community reflected in the ing a legal memo from the City design choices made at the very Attorney’s office indicating how beginning,” he said. “We don’t want much leeway the City might have to be in the position of desperately in ensuring upcoming projects are trying to make a few a changes as designed more aesthetically. the crews are on site about to dig Moty said the next steps for the up our streets and yards.”u 8 San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 LETTERS/EVENTS

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We should strive to coexist with ART DIRECTOR Eddie Ramos Dear editor: numerous residents of Uptown the temporary stays in the facility the veterans All of the communi- (619) 961-1961 I was present at the Uptown and veterans who strongly sup- and to closely monitor the veter- ties across the city of San Diego [email protected] Planning Meeting on April 2 about ported the facility and who urged ans› coming and goings with full must share in that responsibility; which you published an article in the OTA to try to find some com- security in place at all times. Uptown should not be the problem ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR the latest edition of your paper. mon ground with the VA; and to It was very clear from the meet- but instead it should be part of the Rebecah Corbin The article mostly recounted ar- think of it as a possible ‹teachable ing that not all residents are against solution. 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Printed in Delving into Imagination and phones for spring cleaning, Horns: 8 p.m., all ages blues, jazz, the United States of America. and Inner Self: 5 p.m., Glimpse Juniper at 32nd Street, free funk, slide and steel guitar music, CalendarofEvents Gallery, 3813 Ray St., no cover 5K Walkathon for the Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave., $8 Homeless: 8 a.m., meet at the Charles Phoenix and His Friday, April 27 Saturday, April 28 University Christian Church, Big Retro Slide Show: 3 p.m., Preschool storytime: 10:30 Golden Hill Farmer’s 3900 Cleveland Ave., for more in- Charles Phoenix brings his - 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, Market: 8 a.m. to noon every formation, visit uptownfaith.org, hilarious one-man show that 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, Saturday, B St. between 27th and participation fee starts at $25. celebrates classic and kitschy tinyurl.com/missionhills, free 28th Streets, free mid-century American life and Camarada presents It’s So Old Town Farmer’s Mar- Sunday, April 29 style. Museum of Photographic Very Tango: 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s ket: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Satur- Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: Arts, 1649 El Prado, tickets are Cathedral 2728 Sixth Ave., for day, Harney Street, free 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, available at charlesphoenix.com more information, visit cama- Children’s Craft Time: 10 Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., and are $25 rada.org, tickets start at $20 a.m., craft projects for 3 – 8 year free Artisan Cheese and Craft San Diego Junior Theater olds, Mission Hills Library, 925 La Fierce: 8:30 p.m., Beer Pairing: 4 p.m., Cueva presents “Disney’s Peter Pan West Washington St., 692-4910, 20-dancer cast performance, 21 Bar, 2123 Adams Ave., $35 Jr.:” 7 p.m., Casa del Prado tinyurl.com/missionhills, free and older event, Numbers Night Theatre, 1800 El Prado, tickets Spring Cleaning: 9 a.m., for Club, 3811 Park Blvd., $5 start at $8 e-waste, including computers Robin Henkel Band with see Calendar, page 9 EVENTS San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 9

From page 8 Friday, May 4 Monday, May 7 Golden Hill Farmer’s Drop-in Knitting Club: 5 CALENDAR Market: 8 a.m. to noon every p.m., North Park Library 3795 Saturday, B St. between 27th and 31st St., reservations not required Monday, April 30 28th Streets, free and supplies not provided, free 30th on 30th: 5 p.m., This Old Town Farmer’s Mar- Natasha and the Coat: 7 multi-neighborhood tasting ket: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Satur- p.m., a staged reading of the play event continues with a featured day, Harney Street, free focused on a young woman facing beer paired with a special small Preschool storytime: 10:30 her Jewish roots. Presented in plate at Sea Rocket Bistro, 3382 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, conjunction with the San Diego 30th., along with other specials 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, Lipinsky Jewish Arts Festival, from participating restaurants tinyurl.com/missionhills, free Garfield Theater, 4126 Executive and bars. No cover. Dr., La Jolla, tickets start at $10 Saturday, May 5 Tuesday, May 1 Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: Tuesday, May 8 Uptown’s Residents Free Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hill- Pajama Storytime: 6:30 in Balboa Park: hours vary by crest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free p.m., children are invited to an museum, participating museums Golden Hill Farmer’s evening storytime with books include Reuben H. Fleet Science Market: 8 a.m. to noon every and possibly singing and pup- Center, Centro Cultural de la Saturday, B St. between 27th and pets. Feel free to come dressed Raza, San Diego Model Railroad 28th Streets, free in your pajamas. Mission Hills Museum, San Diego Natural San Diego Women’s Branch Library, 925 West Wash- History Museum. Free for San Chorus presents “Heart ington St., free Diego Residents with ID, active and Harmony:” 7 p.m., the I.C.S.C. (Irish Congress of military and dependents 75-women chorus will perform Southern California) board Pajama Storytime: 6:30 songs that celebrate singing and meetings: 6 p.m., Imperial p.m., children are invited to an the women’s choral movement House, 505 Kamlia Ave, free evening storytime with books and that signify important mo- Hillcrest Town Council and possibly singing and pup- ments from our past, as well as meeting: 6:30 p.m., Joyce Beers pets. Feel free to come dressed the future Mission Hills United Community Center, 1230 Cleve- in your pajamas. Mission Hills Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw land Ave., free Branch Library, 925 West Wash- St., $15 ‘Americana’, the Art of ington St., free Spring Cleaning: 9 a.m., Élan season conclusion: 7 Drop-in knitting club: dumpsters available for spring p.m., For the final concert of Sudoku Answer key, page 23 5 p.m., reservations are not cleaning, Date at 28th Street, free the season, Art of Élan presents required and supplies are not Where’s the money? Ac- a wide variety of “Americana,” provided, North Park Library cess to Capital Business drawing from American folk 3795 31st St., free Expo: 8 a.m., a comprehensive music to blur the lines between UPTOWN CROSSWORD I.C.S.C. (Irish Congress of access to capital expo ideal for what is classical and what is Southern California) board business owners looking for not. San Diego Museum of Art, meetings: 6 p.m., Imperial money for expansion, working 1450 El Prado, $20 for Museum House, 505 Kamlia Ave, free capital, inventory, commercial members, $25 for non-members, North Park Planning Com- real estate or equipment pur- $10 for students mittee meeting: 6:30 p.m., 2901 chase, DoubleTree Hotel, 7450 Residents Free Tuesdays North Park Way, free Hazard Center Dr., $10 in Balboa Park: hours vary by San Diego Potters’ Guild Reigniting Your Passion, museum, participating muse- presents “Cooks Corner:” 11 Purpose, and Playfulness ums include Museum of Photo- a.m., Local potters create works for after 50: 10:30 a.m., by Suzan graphic Arts, San Diego History kitchen needs, Studio 29 in Spanish Tusson will present this com- Center, Veterans’ Museum and Village in Balboa Park, free pelling, interactive experience Memorial Center. Free for San designed to help you prioritize Diego Residents with ID, active Wednesday, May 2 your life, get into action, and military and dependents Mission Hills Farmer’s enjoy life more. You will learn Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every how to access your own wis- Wednesday, May 9 Wednesday, 4050 Falcon St., free dom for well-being and life bal- Mission Hills Farmer’s Homework helpers: 6 – ance, as well as reconnect with Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every 7:30 p.m., North Park Branch your innate creativity and sense Wednesday, 4050 Falcon St., free Library, 3795 31st St., free of purpose. You will also gain Lego Playtime at the Li- Lego playtime: 5 p.m., Mis- powerful strategies and tools brary: 5 p.m., North Park Branch sion Hills Branch Library, 925 for self-leadership and stress Library 3795 31st St., free West Washington St., free reduction, make new friends, Homework Helpers: 6– 7:30 Children’s Art and Crafts: and play. Mission Hills Branch p.m. North Park Branch Library, 6 p.m., different themed crafts Library, 925 West Washington 3795 31st St., tutoring for chil- every month, North Park Branch St., free dren of grades, all subjects, free Library, 3795 31st St., free Book signing and spring Lego Playtime: 5 – 6 p.m., Cinco de Mayo cooking open house: 10 a.m., with a Mission Hills Library, 925 West class: 3 p.m., Chef Jenn will book signing at 6 p.m., all books Washington St., free teach a vegan Cinco de Mayo are 20 percent off and author Old Town Community cooking class; hands-on pop- Richard Platt, author of “As One Planning Group meeting: 3:30 up cooking class at Sea Rocket Devil to Another: A Fiendish p.m., open participation from Bistro, 3382 30th., Call Chef Jenn Correspondence in the Tradition community members, Whaley at 858.212.9054 or email jlfelm@ of C. S. Lewis’ The Screwtape House 2476 San Diego Ave, free yahoo.com, $57 Letters” and Cygnet Theater’s For The Love of Beer DVD “Ripples from Walden Pond,” Thursday, May 10 release party: 6 p.m., featuring Adams Avenue Book Store, 3502 North Park Farmer’s Mar- the DVD release with Producer/ Adams Ave., free ket: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, Director Alison Grayson, along MOMIX: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. parking lot behind CVS at 32nd with Chi Chocoloat truffles made shows, La Jolla Music Society St. and University Ave., free with Deschutes Beer, video blog- concludes this season’s Dance Laugh Out Proud: 6:30 p.m. ger Laurie Delk from 100 Beers Series, Birch North Park doors, featuring headliner Ian 30 Days and a wide selection of Theater, 2891 University Ave., Harvie, Martinis Above Fourth, Deschutes Brewery BeersToro- tickets start at $30 3940 Fourth Ave., $5 nado, 4026 30th St., donations Encore – Sizzle and Spice: Is It ADHD or Just Inat- accepted 7 p.m., San Diego Gay Men’s tention presentation: 6:30 Chorus’ fundraiser, including p.m., as part of National Men- Thursday, May 3 silent and live auctions, chaired tal Health Awareness Week, North Park Farmer’s Mar- by Mayor Sanders, San Diego psychiatrist R. Larry Schmitt will ket: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, History Center, 1649 El Prado, provide background information parking lot behind CVS at 32nd tickets are available at sdgmc. about ADD/ADHD, common St. and University Ave., free org and start at $75 myths, an overview of treatment Mission Hills Book Club: and intervention options, and 10 a.m., The Mission Hills Sunday, May 6 concrete suggestions for parents Book Group will discuss “Laby- Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: dealing with a hyperactive or rinths” by Jorge Luis Borges. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hill- inattentive child. Mission Hills New members are welcome to crest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free Branch Library, 925 West Wash- attend and participate. Please La Fierce: 8:30 p.m., ington St., free read the book beforehand. Cop- 20-dancer cast performance, 21 Debut of Soul Being: 5 ies of the book are available at and older event, Numbers Night p.m., opening day, metalsmith the Circulation Desk while sup- Club, 3811 Park Blvd., $5 and jeweler Sharon Novak is plies last. Mission Hills Branch exhibiting several new pieces in Library, 925 West Washington “Soul Being,” Next Door Gallery, St., free 2963 Beech St., free u HOCKEY HUMOR Answer key, page 23 10 San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 NEWS Kony 2012 mural in Hillcrest vandalized twice Painted as a Cover the Night outreach project, Hillcrest mural marked with graffiti on two separate occasions

The Kony 2012 mural along the wall of Kelly’s Treasures Thrift Shop in Hillcrest. (Photo by SDUN)

By Ashley Mackin discovered that a graffiti artist “This was different. The artist SDUN Editor sprayed across mural with his that did the major graffiti has or her signature and the mes- been around here before.” Buse Along the wall of Kelly’s sage, “Don’t believe the hype.” said she recognized the graffiti Treasures Thrift Store at 815 On Tuesday, April 24, the artist’s signature. “Apparently University Ave. in Hillcrest a Invisible Children volunteers the people that do it have done mural dedicated to the Kony returned with the necessary it in Little Italy and Seaport Vil- 2012 campaign has been re- black paint to repaint a portion lage, and they just haven’t been painted twice in the span of one of the tagged mural. Before they caught,” she said. week after taggers marked it could repaint the red portion, The volunteers came back with graffiti. the mural was tagged again. a third time on Wednesday to Patsy Buse, volunteer Buse said she thinks a separate cover the graffiti once again manager for Kelly’s Treasures, graffiti artist committed the sec- and, as of publication; the mural said staff and volunteers of the ond incident, given the different had not been re-tagged. Invisible Children organization, color of paint and style. “It’s heartbreaking, it’s frus- creators of the Kony 2012 cam- “The police have been trating [and] it’s maddening,” paign, initially painted the red informed but apparently there Buse said. “It’s heartbreaking and black mural on Friday, April is a lot of graffiti in our city that 20. On Sunday morning, it was goes up all the time,” Buse said. see Mural, page 25

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By Eva Posner the ones that have become land- SDUN Reporter marks across the city. They are also working towards hosting a In 2011, a group of entrepre- “Taste of Bankers Hill,” similar neurs in Bankers Hill decided it to the Hillcrest event. was time for the community to Meetings are also used to re- come into its own, so they came lay beneficial information from together to form the Bankers the City to business owners. Re- the rare hare studio Hill Business Group. cently, eligibility requirements Rare Hare Studio begins its fifth summer season Sheryl Thompson, Hillcrest for the San Diego Economic De- Optical co-owner said, “A lot of velopment Division’s storefront of unique art camps for kids of all ages. Partici- people don’t realize that Bankers improvement program, which pants are introduced to a wide variety of media, Hill is its own community. They provides design assistance and processes, and techniques in each camp, and tend to clump us together with financial incentives to small create one-of-a-kind projects using the Studio’s Hillcrest. The Business Group business owners willing to re- will give us a vitalize their pioneering FAIR (Fostering Artistic Ingenuity with chance to sepa- building’s Recycling) theme of creative re-use. Projects are rate from that façade, were original ideas conceived by resident artists that and make Bank- discussed. ers Hill more “We are Bankers Hill Business Group spark the imagination and encourage students recognizable.” “Our continually participant Jake Sutton. to develop innovative ideas of their own. Camp- The group reaching out (Photo courtesy Jake Sutton) ers benefit from small class sizes in a real artist’s includes over 30 business has been to businesses business own- in Bankers The Bankers Hill Business studio with experienced staff whose guided les- ers and meets Hill to let Group is part of the City’s Micro sons make these camps like no other. For more once monthly at here since 1948 them know District Program, which seeks to information visit rareharestudio.com and click on different loca- we are here promote businesses in neighbor- Summer Camp Schedule, or send email to info@ tions throughout and we still have to help,” hoods that may not have enough Bankers Hill. Jake Sutton, members to form a Business rareharestudio.com to register. Mention Uptown They discuss, de- people who come financial Improvement District (BID). News and receive a 10% discount off summer bate, brainstorm advisor for A BID facilitates improvement camp fees. Early registration is recommended. and plan ways to Edward Jones projects within a business dis- Upcoming community events include booths get people in the through the door Investments, trict and is funded by additional community more said. “We taxes. Micro District Programs at Art Walk 4/28-29 in Little Italy, and on 5/20 at involved with lo- and say, ‘I’ve lived want to come allow businesses with a smaller the North Park Festival. Donations of clean, re- cal businesses. together as population to experience similar cycled materials are welcome—see our wish list. “Our busi- a business benefits to a BID. ness has been here all my life community Bankers Hill is bordered by Rare Hare Studio is located at 3316 Adams Ave., here since 1948 to benefit the Mission Hills, Balboa Park and San Diego, in Normal Heights. and we still have and I never knew neighbor- Downtown. 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Bayu’s Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine 530 University Ave. (Hillcrest) 619-269-6142 Happy Hour: 4 to 7 p.m., daily Bargain samplings from East Africa

a rich blend of lentils, green with its ethereal herbal-oak fin- chilies, mustard seed, garlic and ish. No matter what you decide, Come On ginger. It’s served in a medium- a glass of vino during happy hour sized kettle encircled by rolls of costs $3.25 at most. Get Happy! spongy ingera made from tiny Other Ethiopian beers in the grains called teff. Move further offing include Hakim, celebrated Dr. Ink down the list and you’ll encoun- for its malty, banana-like flavor, ter half-price trios of plump sam- plus yeasty tasting Bedele that The consolation to this bosas filled with veggies or meat; easily appeals to fans of hefewei- stressed economy is that scores a couple salads hiding bits of hot zen. On discount, they sell for un- of restaurants serving fine and peppers; and a buttery, crisped der $2.50 apiece. The list obliges exotic fare have tagged portions sheet of ingera, which is brushed to a smattering of domestics and of their stocks to happy-hour with spicy, deep-red awaze sauce. locally brewed suds as well, al- pricing. Bayu’s Authentic Ethio- “These dishes match enor- though the thought of knocking pian Cuisine is no exception, as mously better to beer than pea- back East African appetizers with we found bargains occurring nuts and pretzels,” I exclaimed to a Miller seems sacrilege. there seven days a week. my wine-loving drinking pal as he Bayu greets with a tidy, The good pickings include all instead settled on a Sicilian syrah easygoing atmosphere replete six appetizers on Bayu’s menu, sporting the delicate fruitiness with ample bar seating and table slashed by 50 percent in con- expected from an Italian wine. nooks. Take only a few steps off junction with Ethiopian beers The bartender was kind in help- this busy block of University Ave- and wines by the glass. If you’ve ing him choose by initially offer- nue and the well-dressed staff will never swiped ingera (Ethiopian ing a couple of tasting samples guide you into a faraway culinary flatbread) through peppery azifa from the Ethiopian varieties. But journey for very little cash.u (lentil salad), and then washed it their flavor profiles were difficult down with a bottle of crisp Harar to assess on the spot, lager, this is the place to particular- RATINGS: start. During happy ly the red hour, the combina- Gouder Drinks: tion rings up to a The beer and wine lists are succinct, mere $6. but they contain choices of Ethiopian Azifa snags origin that offer unique flavor profiles. the palate with Food: All appetizers on the regular menu are up for grabs at half-price during happy Expose your taste hour, allowing you to sample for cheap buds to new flavors some of the best Ethiopian food in San at Bayu’s Authentic Diego. Fans of spicy foods should look Ethiopian Cuisine. no further than the kategna, a crispy (Photo by Dr. Ink) sheet of ingera brushed with kicky awaze sauce. Zippy lentil dip (azifa) and traditional sambosas also make the cut.

Value: After deducting 50 percent off appetiz- ers and drinks, neither ends up costing you more than $3.25 per item.

Service: Staffers are attentive and friendly, and particularly engaging if you sit at the bar.

Duration: Bayu serves as a sanctuary for Epicu- reans on a budget, offering exotic food and drink for three hours every day of the week. DINING San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 13

frank sabatini jr. | restaurant review

Martinis on fourth | 619-400-4500 3940 Fourth Ave. (HILLCREST) Prices: Starters and small plates, $5 to $14; Entrées, $18 to $29

Lava Cake (Photo by Jonathan Cervantes III) Crab Cakes (Photo by Jonathan Cervantes III) Filet Mignon (Photo by Jonathan Cervantes III)

Martinis Above Fourth fills a mess with those dishes because and bits of claw meat. The flavor was consumed in concert with dishes necessary for staying warm rare niche in that it’s one of the customers have always loved them.” of the lobster, however, turns mel- two different clear-colored mar- past sunset. few restaurant-bars in Uptown that Sambuca-glazed shrimp are low while the organics rise to the tinis – a “pearl necklace” mixing Bennett admits to not being looks down to a street. Not exactly among the menu’s fresh blossoms, forefront. pomegranate vodka with white much of a pastry chef, although a towering rooftop like Bertrand a starter that Bennett says helped More distinct tasting is Ben- cranberry juice, and another he proved otherwise with mango at Mr. A’s or Top of the Park, but land him the job. Original and nett’s plum-sauced beef skewers spiked with lemon and ginger. In mousse cake, with the refreshing its second-floor perch in central sweet, the large crustaceans are over a bed of sautéed bell peppers, keeping with the bar’s penchant mousse conforming to a unique Hillcrest is high enough to incite a tastefully coated in both butter and a rich tasting prelude to a center-cut for generous alcohol pours, both base of angel food cake and feeling of exclusiveness, as though the anise-infused liqueur after a New York strip on the entrée menu. were deliciously boozy. graham crackers. Who would’ve you’ve entered into the lesser quick sauté in garlic. Judging from There’s also mac-n-cheese, which The entrees we chose were thought of ever mixing the two? castle of the land. the clever alchemy of flavors, one rivals a zillion gourmet versions fitting of San Diego’s sluggish tran- Surrounded by semi-tart ber- New owners Jim Simpson and can safely assume the recipe will elsewhere. The secret here lies in sition into spring when you con- ries, he struck a precise balance his partner Doru Tifui have forti- join the protected status given to the roux, which contains heavenly sider the spiced apple-cranberry between sweet and tangy. fied the space with a stage rigged the filet and crab cakes. bacon fat as a compatible boost to stuffing that Bennett imports into More than ever, Martinis with professional lighting and an Lobster risotto is also new, the sharp cheddar. Caramelized a succulent double-cut pork chop Above Fourth is a night out des- acoustically crisp sound system available in appetizer or entrée onions and a whisper of smoked and the comforting blackberry tination that embraces you with a that doesn’t assassinate dinner portions. Bennett uses lobster Gouda tie the whole thing together, glaze he appoints to a tenderly convivial, loungy dining room and conversation. The enhancements stock and cream to thicken the resulting in a mouth-tingling out- cooked duck breast. Until short- a roomy patio bar from which a ramp up new cabaret acts on rice, building it further with sun- come deserving of a blue ribbon. sleeve evenings descend upon few neighboring rooftops align to Thursdays; and showcases self- dried tomatoes, asparagus tips Our parade of first courses us, these are exactly the kinds of the rim of your cocktail glass.u proclaimed “piano wrench” Carol Curtis on Fridays and young, new singer-pianist Michael Sanchez on Saturdays. On Musical Mondays, guests can test their sing-along abilities to video clips of popular movies, and perhaps bust a few vocal cords after sampling from an everyday catalog of 65 imagi- native martinis. Additional creature comforts are met with a revised menu by Martinis’ newest chef, Stephen Bennett, a culinary graduate of Johnson & Wales who previously ran the kitchen at Randy Jones All American Sports Grill in Mis- sion Valley. “My style is to let the food speak for itself,” Bennett said, add- ing that he’s been given full cre- ative license to develop new dishes provided he keep Martinis’ sacred crab cakes and bacon-wrapped filet mignon stuffed with blue cheese. As Simpson puts it, “We don’t The old 14 house lover’s resource guide p. 26

Volume 4, Issue 9 • April 27–May 10, 2012 • San Diego Uptown News

By Logan Broyles his second may be the one that rockets SDUN Reporter him to stardom. After bonding over Late bloomer their love of blues during a random If you have not heard of him yet, meeting in Paris, Dan Auerbach of the Hanni El Khatib talks up his new album, set for first San Diego appearance remember the name. It may not be long Black Keys will be lending his skills before Hanni El Khatib has cemented in the recording studio for Khatib’s himself as a big gun in the ever-popular upcoming album. The two will start blues renaissance sweeping the music recording together in June and Khatib industry. said he hopes it will be released later His heavy blues style and raspy this year. voice have often drawn comparisons to Khatib said, “[Auerbach] invited the White Stripes and the Black Keys. me to come use his studio for my next “I think maybe people like to record, and that naturally led into talks compare us because we all had similar about working on the record together influences,” Khatib said. “Our music is with him as a producer.” rooted in blues and rock and roll.” Khatib said of the album and its new Khatib has been something of a late direction, “It’s going to be a lot more bloomer, having only committed to a developed and evolved in terms of the career as a musician last year. Yet he instruments and guitar playing, and I’m has already left a mark on the music more open to being experimental and industry. trying new things. I’m very eager to try A Bay Area native, Khatib made his out some new instruments and get out way to Los Angeles two years ago. At of my normal comfort zone.” the time, he was working as a creative Auerbach is only signed up to play director for HUF skateboards. The a producer role right now, but some move was prompted by the company are hoping he hops on the guitar for a relocating offices. few songs. Considering many people He decided to focus solely on music mistake some of Khatib’s songs for a year ago, and already the 30-year-old Black Keys tracks, it seems like more half-Palestinian, half-Filipino singer than just a coincidence that these two has toured twice with Florence and the met one night on the other side of the Machine. Atlantic. Some of the songs off of his first With his raw talent, Auerbach’s album, “Will the Guns Come Out,” have help and a solid foundation of owning been included on TV shows like “East- his own record label, the best is yet to bound & Down” and “Californication,” come for this promising new star. He as well as in a few Nike and Nissan makes his way down the coast for his commercials. first show in San Diego on May 11 at If his first album is any indication The Casbah, located at 2501 Hanni El Khatib. (Photo by Guy Lowndes) of the promise of this star on the rise, Kettner Blvd.u WHAT’S UP! San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 15 Topdog/Underdog

“Topdog/ underdog” 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Saturdays through May 12 Where: Ion Theatre Company 3704 Sixth Ave., Hillcrest (at Pennsylvania) Info: 619-600-5020 Web: iontheatre.com

By Charlene Baldridge SDUN Theater critic

Produced by ion theatre company, staged by Moxie The- atre Founding Artistic Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, and featuring two of San Diego’s best-known African-American actors, Laurence Brown and Mark Christopher Lawrence, Suzan-Lori Parks’ 2002 Pulitzer Prize-winning “Topdog/Under- dog” plays at ion theatre’s Elaine Lipinsky Stage through May 12. As realized by all involved, the work – intensely funny, frightening and insightful – leaves onlookers stunned as it moves from benign conversa- tions about life, women, abandon- ment and employment to much darker and ominous things. (front) Mark Christopher Lawrence as Lincoln and Laurence Brown as Booth in The action, which takes place “Topdog/Underdog.” (Photo courtesy ion theater) in a boardinghouse room shared by adult brothers, concerns the expert himself, berates Link for recently performed in Moxie’s older, more responsible Lincoln participating in what he consid- “A Raisin in the Sun.” (Lawrence) and the younger ers an even greater con. Both Brown and Lawrence Booth (Brown), a player from Through their dialogue, details played a role in Cygnet Theatre’s the get-go. The two were named of the past emerge. We care for award-winning production of “The after Abraham Lincoln and his these characters and hope for Piano Lesson,” which was also assassin John Wilkes Booth, as some avenue by which they might directed by Sonnenberg. Both a cruel joke on the part of their escape their hopeless situation. actors have numerous television father. Both parents took off by Each possesses pride, bravado and credits. Lawrence is perhaps best the time the boys were 16 and blindness in equal measure. Their known for his role as Big Mike in 11, and “Link” (Lincoln) kept love/hate relationship is of epic the NBC series “Chuck.” them one step ahead of child proportions. We become absorbed Clothes make the man and welfare authorities and pro- in Parks’ language and rhythms, contribute to the play’s comedy. vides an income by wielding his suggested by the patter that goes Jeannie Galioto’s costumes expertise at a playing card con with the con as the mark distract- convey a palette of illusion and called three-card monte. ed from what is really happening. self-delusion. Jason Bieber cre- Feeling that success at his We are engrossed by both men, ates the lighting design, Nicholas monte game was running out, their occasional glimmers of vul- Drashner the sound, and Brian Link quits. He works as a Lin- nerability, and the tautness of their Redfern, the scenic design. All coln impersonator at an arcade, tempers; and still, the denouement in concert, they create a splen- where he sits in whiteface daily is devastating, even surprising; the did squalor as backdrop for this awaiting numerous assassina- tension unbearable, exhilarating important American play that tions at the hands of tourists. and relentless. covers immense territory as it Booth, who aspires to become Brown is familiar with San explores the African-American a successful three-card monte Diego theater audiences and male’s search for identity.u

(left) Laurence Brown and Mark Christopher Lawrence in “Topdog/Underdog.” (Photo courtesy ion theater) 16 San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 TRAVEL Denver quick getaway :

The Curtis Hotel in Denver (Photo courtesy of Ron Stern)

prices running as low as $231 at exploring the city. The first is the end of April and $181 around The Curtis - A DoubleTree by the second week of May. Hilton-themed hotel. This newer What’s there to do in Den- property is located right across ver? Well, you can start with from the Denver Performing the Denver Art Museum, the Arts Complex and just two Museum of Nature and Science blocks from the pedestrian- and the new History Colorado friendly 16th Street Mall. The Center, which is opening April Curtis is the perfect spot to see 28. There’s shopping galore at some of Denver’s best sights, the LoDo Historic District, Lar- catch a show and then spend the imer Square and the pedestrian night in their quirky, fun and friendly 16th Street Mall. “happy” hotel. There are so many attrac- The entire vibe of The Curtis tions nearby, it’s hard to list revolves around playful and them all but a few of popular happy memories. The lobby ex- interest are the Denver Zoo, udes warmth and décor reminis- GlobalGumshoe Red Rocks Amphitheatre and cent of the ‘50s and ‘60s. They Visitor’s Center, Botanical Gar- serve warm, chocolate-chip Ron Stern dens, and of course, movie and cookies upon check-in and each performing arts theaters. The of their 16 floors is decorated in If you’re looking for a place Broadway blockbuster Wicked a particular theme, from one hit to go for a two or three night is playing at the Buell Theater wonders to chick flicks to fun getaway, get online and book through May 20th. and games. www.sdcnn.com your trip to Denver. A quick There are two great hotels The other hotel that I like in search on Kayak.com found worth staying while you are this area is the Oxford. Located just a block from Union Station, the Oxford is the oldest his- toric hotel in Denver and many notable people have stayed here over the years. Like many historic hotels, the Oxford has had up to date renovations over the years while still preserving its age-old charm. Room sizes range from Superior, which is 250 square feet up to the Presidential Suite, which is 700 square feet, with various amenities such as French and English antiques, claw foot bathtubs and Chinese silk curtains. All of the modern conveniences are there as well including flat-screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi and a complete spa and fitness center located adjacent to the hotel. The Mile-High City is just a short flight away and spring is one of the prettiest times of the year to visit.u

RESOURCES: Denver Metro Convention and Visitor’s Bureau www.denver.org

History Colorado Center www.historycolorado.org

The Curtis Hotel www.thecurtis.com

The Oxford Hotel www.theoxfordhotel.com FEATURE/SUMMER CAMPS San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 17 ROUSING RECREATION: San Diego summer camps Creative camps offer everything under the sun, including surf, music and art

By Monica Garske SDUN Reporter

With summer just around the corner, San Diego parents might be looking for ways to keep their kids busy. That’s why several in- novative summer youth camps, in- cluding the San Diego Surf School, the Anthology Jazz Institute and The New Children’s Museum are available to expand the concept of summer recreation. Pacific Beach’s San Diego Surf School hosts an annual program from June 4 to Aug. 31 with back-to-back weekly sessions for kids ages 5 to 17 to learn to catch waves alongside vigilant, qualified instructors. The weekly sessions are held Monday through Friday, for three-and-a-half hours each day, and include lessons in ocean safety, physical conditioning and, of course, surfing. The cost is $295 per session and includes surfboards, wetsuits, snacks, photographs, camp T-shirts and a graduation certificate. San Diego Surf School founder Souf Tihhi said his goal is to teach campers the philosophy behind surfing and get them to under- stand the water sport as way of life. “We teach our students three main things about surfing. First, it keeps you in shape; second, (Courtesy of The News Children’s Museum) surf culture is a very special thing; third, respect the ocean,” of experience playing a musical Tihhi said. instrument. Many of Tihhi’s campers return Jarrell said the staff of working, year after year and bring their professional jazz musicians teach siblings, making the camp a family students performance and improvi- affair. Throughout the summer, sation skills, as well as jazz theory he estimates that nearly 1,000 kids and history. come through his camp. “We really immerse our camp- The average age of the campers ers into the world of jazz. We do is between 8 and 11 years old, but everything as if they’re working younger “groms” also hit the beach toward a real jazz gig, which, in a alongside instructors too. sense, they are,” Jarrell said. “At For information about regis- the end of camp, the kids put on a tering for Tihhi’s surf camp, visit live performance for their families sandiegosurfschool.com at Anthology [in Little Italy]. It’s a Alternatively, if a child is more very cool experience for them.” into the sound of music than the The workshops will be held sound of crashing waves, the 2012 at Francis Parker School in two Anthology Jazz Institute Sum- different sessions. The first session mer Jazz Workshop presented by is July 23 - 27, the second is July 30 Francis Parker School might be a - Aug. 3. Tuition is $650. good choice. Although this summer is only Workshop Director Nate Jarrell the second time the workshop has said the hands-on music camp ca- been held, Jarrell is confident it will ters to kids between the ages of 12 and 15 who have at least one year see Summer, page 18 18 San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 FEATURE

From page 17 for each age range. They will take ies how to prepare healthy meals. place every week, from Jun. 18 At the end of each camp, the summer through Aug. 17. participants get to take home what- Each camp session lasts five ever projects they’ve created. The be a packed house. He said they days and costs $150 to $280, de- NCM also hosts an art exhibit or had 29 campers last year, when pending on the program. live performance for parents. only one session was offered. This Lane said each program within Lane said campers walk away year, he said he expects double the the camp is developed and taught with a heightened sense of creativ- number of program participants. by a professional artist and typi- ity and self-expression – no matter Jarrell also said several camp- cally includes a hands-on, educa- what their interests. ers from last year are returning, tional art project. For information about the including some campers who Lane also said some of the NCM’s many summer camps, visit formed their own jazz band after quirkier offerings this year include thinkplaycreate.org.u attending the inaugural workshop the “Hack!” program where teenag- together last summer. ers learn to take apart electronic Additional Information: “Those six kids play gigs toys and use the pieces to create an San Diego Surf School: around town. It’s been fun to watch entirely new tech gadget. 4850 Cass Street their talent grow,” Jarrell said. Additionally, this summer San Diego, CA 92109 For more information on the brings the return of the popular Anthology Summer Jazz Work- “Hula Hoop Dance” program Anthology Jazz Institute Summer shop, visit francisparker.org. where first through sixth grad- Jazz Workshop presented by Finally, for the child with a slew ers can make their own hula Francis Parker School: of unique and varied interests, a hoops, learn color theory and 6501 Linda Vista Road good bet for summer recreation hula hoop tricks. San Diego, CA 92111 is the camps offered by The New In one of the programs, children Children’s Museum (NCM). can learn to make their own piñatas, The New Children’s Camp Director Chantal Lane and another that focuses on the art Museum Camps: said the NCM is offering 21 differ- of papermaking. The “Fun With 200 West Island Avenue ent artistic programs this summer Food” program teaches young food- San Diego, CA 92101

(Courtesy of Anthology Jazz Institute (Courtesy of The News Children’s Museum) Summer Jazz Workshop) (Courtesy of San Diego Surf School) NEWS San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 19

non-partisan organization that were involved in an alterca- people voted during a one-week pe- formulates economic, policy tion with the off-duty firefight- riod. The winning name is Saticoy UptownBriefs and public opinion research, ers near the corner of Adams meaning sheltered from the wind. recently determined that local Avenue and 34th Street. The Business Improvement Districts firefighters eventually walked memorial bike ride held for Hillcrest business association (BIDs) generated $47.4 million away, after allegedly striking slain bicyclist On Wednesday, seeking submissions for next in economic impact. Originally one of the brothers on the head, April 25 guide to fabulous created more than 40 years ago taking their wallets and a cell Local bicyclists organizing a The Hillcrest Business Associa- as a way for shopping districts phone and making a threatening memorial bike ride in honor of tion (HBA), publisher of the Guide to compete against suburban remark. If convicted, each face Chuck Gilbreth, who was killed to Fabulous 2012, announced the malls, BIDs, such as those in up to nine years in prison. while riding his bike on April 18. deadline for inclusion in the Guide Hillcrest and North Park, remain Bicycling across Balboa Park, is May 4. In 2011, 40,000 copies a popular program for San Diego LOCAL PRACTITIONER JOINS GLOBAL riders then outlined “bodies” in of the Guide were published and business owners. NUSIPR found GROUP TO RAISE FUNDS FOR sidewalk chalk and used yellow distributed throughout San Diego. that by funding special events, ALTERNATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH caution tape to make the area look There are currently only spaces for streetscape maintenance and Bankers Hill Chiropractor like a crime scene. They then rode basic listings available. With a one- unique services to promote BID Thy Dinh, of Shui Chiropractic to the City Administration Build- time annual fee starting at $125, merchants, BIDs have generated & Wellness, is joining fellow ing downtown and laid down with business information and a short positive economic effects for the practitioners of complementary their bicycles with the message of description will be featured in San Diego region. medicine from around the world making roadways safer for bicy- the Guide. For more information, in donating their proceeds earned clists. Gilbreth’s death marks the or to list your business, contact rally against ‘war on women’ on May 1 to benefit The ONE 14th bicycling fatality in Southern Cassandra Ramhap of the HBA at gathering at balboa park Research Foundation (ONE). California in 2012. 619-299-3330. On Saturday, April 28, in sev- The Foundation raises funds for eral cities including Sacramento, alternative health research to Uptown theater students cast in Girls think tank to host Los Angeles and San Diego, there validate the Bio Psycho Social pilot production of ‘peter pan’ golden age of hollywood gala will be rallies to “Unite Against Model (BPS) and Neuro Emo- Eleven students from across Girls Think Tank will host the War on Women.” Locally, the tional Technique (NET). The San Diego have been cast in the its third gala to raise funds for gathering will be at 10 a.m. at the ONE Research Foundation is pilot stage production of “Dis- programs to enhance the lives of Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. a non-profit organization, with ney’s Peter Pan Jr.,” presented by homeless people in San Diego, Assembled in response to recent the mission of raising funds to San Diego Junior Theatre. Stu- including a free legal clinic and proposed and passed legislation advance scientifically based BPS dents include Isabelle Pickering survival backpacks, as well as covering issues including contra- and NET research. of South Park; Dakota Berkley other grassroots and policy ception and abortion, organizers of North Park; Emery Campen initiatives. The Golden Age of have said the Balboa Park rally California Condor Chick named of Talmadge; Trystan Colburn Hollywood Gala takes place Sat- will be “a day for Americans to The California condor chick and Graziela Damian of Normal urday, April 28, from 7 - 11 p.m. loudly denounce the ongoing that hatched live on the San Diego Heights; Ruby Ross, Nathan All tickets will be sold in advance attacks on women from the Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy’s Cooper, Charly Montgomery, and guests will be notified of the extreme right as well as to honor Condor Cam, has been named, Camille Fundingsland, Gabriela precise location of the gala upon the diversity and continued fight with the help of the community. Villafranca and Eliana Villafranca. registration. Tickets for the main for the freedom of women.” Rally Once hatched, community mem- The celebrated tale of a boy event cost $100 and VIP pre-party coordinators ask that possible bers submitted over 93 name sug- who never grows up and whisks tickets are $250. Tickets can be participants RSVP to cover permit gestions in the Chumash language friends away on an unforgettable purchased at girlsthinktank.org/ issues at facebook.com/WeAre- through Facebook and Twitter. adventure runs April 27 through gala-tickets. WomenMarchSanDiego. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s May 13 at Balboa Park’s Casa del condor keepers picked three Prado Theatre on Fridays at 7 San Diego Futures Foundation Spruce street bridge honored names that had special meaning. p.m. and weekends at 2 p.m. Tick- appoints Kelly Henwood Director at centennial For the first time, people around ets start at $8 and are available of Education and Training Local leaders, residents and the world had the opportunity to online at juniortheatre.com or by San Diego Futures Founda- the great-great-granddaughter of vote on the name. In total, 4,113 calling 619-239-8355.u tion (SDFF) has hired South two-time San Diego Mayor, Edwin Park resident Kelly Henwood as Capps, celebrated the centennial director of education and train- of the Capps-designed Spruce ADVERTORIAL ing. Before SDFF, Henwood Street Bridge on Saturday, April worked as youth services division 21. Built in 1912, it provides a pe- manager with Second Chance in destrian pathway across Arroyo San Diego for the last two years. Canyon. City Council President Indica, Sativa, Hybrid… Don’t Be Confused Henwood will work with differ- Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer and ent community organizations in Councilmember Todd Gloria Remember the days when you needed your medication and the only place to get it was from a “friend” or a “friend’s San Diego County to bring free joined the Bankers Hill Residents friend”? You would make a call and in a relatively short time, your buddy would show up with a ziploc bag of your meds, take technology training to young Group to declare April 21, 2012, your money and be on his way. You had no idea what you were getting. Not only in terms of quality but also in medicinal adults with an interest in technol- “Edwin Capps Day” in San Diego. effect. You simply were getting what was given to you. The previous scenario was an experience that was reiterated to me ogy jobs and adults who have Dozens joined the Councilmem- many times while I was running Babylon’s Garden Collective Dispensary in San Diego. At any given time we would have 40 been unemployed looking for a bers in the middle of the bridge to 60 different strains including indica’s, sativa’s and hybrids. I’ll be honest with you, years ago, when my doctor first recom- career in information technology. to sing “Happy Birthday” as the mended marijuana to me, I didn’t know that there were different types of marijuana. I thought it was all the same. I set out SDFF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit es- bridge swayed back and forth, as to learn as much as I could about the differences and help other fellow patients make better decisions about their meds. tablished to improve lives in San is part of its design. Before I share my research results, I would like to remind you that I am not a doctor and should not be completely relied Diego through technology. SDFF provides equipment, software, Ascent real estate host upon when choosing the right medicine for you. These are my opinions formulated from research, discussions with other training, services and technical e-waste recycling patients, and advice from my own doctor. Please speak to your own doctor for your own medical situation. That being said, support to San Diego nonprofits, On May 5, three of Ascent there are two types of Cannabis. They are Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica. Hybrid’s are a cross between the two strains. small businesses and disadvan- Real Estate’s Mission Hills com- Sometimes the cross is 50/50 and other times it is dominant in one way or the other. Sativa strains are characterized by taged residents. munity Realtors – Megan Beau- having an uplifting and energetic resulting high. This is a cerebral high, which can create a feeling of optimism and alertness. vais, Jen Rix and Sabine Steck – Many people like to say that sativa’s are great for daytime medication. Many of the symptoms that sativa strains help with are: kiwanis club hosts cinco de along with All Green Electronics depression, headaches and migraines, chronic fatigue, appetite stimulation, nausea, increased energy, enhanced creativity. My mayo concert Recycling, will host an e-waste favorite strains of sativa currently are “Queen’s Cheese” and “Solar.” Both exclusively from Babylon’s Garden Delivery. Indica The Kiwanis Club of San Di- recycling collection from 9 a.m. Cannibas on the other hand is considered a “body dominant effect.” Indica’s are perfect for patients who need more of a pain ego and San Diego State Univer- to 2 p.m. at Grant Elementary relief and somewhat “couch-lock” effect. Some of the indica effects include: sedation, relaxation, muscle relaxation, acute sity School of Music and Dance, School, located at 1425 Washing- pain relief, nausea reduction, increased appetite, increased dopamine, and insomnia relief. My favorite indica strain currently is together with its sponsors, are ton Pl. The event is free and open “Earth O.G. Kush.” Earth is one choice of about 7 different exclusive planetary strains from Babylon’s Garden Delivery. Another hosting the annual, family-friend- to anyone interested in disposing ly Concierto Cinco a las Cinco at of their e-waste. Items that will type of strain popular today is the Hybrid. Hybrid strains are a cross of an indica strain and a sativa strain, resulting in a both Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion in be accepted include computers, mind and body effect. Sometimes the hybrids are perfect for treatment of different ailments at the same time. Indica strains honor of Mexico’s Cinco de Mayo monitors, printers, TVs, VCRs, are typically more popular because people think they want this “stronger” desired effect. There are many patients who used to holiday. On May 5 at 5 p.m., the stereos and other electronic medicate with only indica, until I turned them on to try a good sativa. From then on they would come in and say, “which one’s concert features the SDSU Cham- equipment. Furniture, household are the sativas?” My point is to try different meds. Talk to your doctor or knowledgeable collective representative and find ber Choir, directed by Patrick hazardous waste or kitchen ap- out what is right for you. We are living in a culture where so much information is available to us. Why not take advantage of it Walders, and the Jazz Ensemble pliances will not be accepted. For and get what is going to make you feel the best. As California residents, we have the right to the safe access of this wonderful, directed by Bill Yeager. The two more information, visit allgreen- natural plant called cannabis as long as our doctors have recommended it to us. All of the best strains of Indica, Sativa, and groups will perform together and recycling.com. Hybrids are available to all valid CA resident prop 215 recommendation holders from Babylon’s Garden Delivery Only Collective. individually. The concert is free Please text the word BABYLON to 55469 for more information or call (619)794-4445 for enrollment information. We look to attend. For more information off-duty firefighters plead not forward to meeting you! on the annual Concert in the Park guilty in normal heights assault visit kiwanisclubsandiego.org/ San Diego firefighters Capt. wordpressblog/recent-projects. Vadid Cisneros, Gregory Econie Written by: THE BABYLION and Andrew Brennan plead not san diego business guilty to charges of robbery, improvement districts gener- assault, making a criminal threat Babylon’s Garden Collective ate $47.4 million in 2008-2010 and intimidating witnesses, The San Diego-based National stemming from a Feb. 26 Normal (619) 316-1273 University System Institute for Heights incident. Just after 2 Policy Research (NUSIPR), a a.m. on Feb. 26, two brothers 20 San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 NEWS City mitigates graffiti concerns on Aldine Drive restoration wall

By Margie M. Palmer secured federal grant funding to includes Kensington and Tal- SDUN Reporter repair the damage. madge. Gloria’s Communications The result was the $2.27 Director Katie Keach said Gloria After many voiced concerns million stabilization wall along agreed. about possible graffiti on the the hillside that will retain the “The coating was not origi- newly constructed Aldine Drive landscape and protect Aldine nally there but the anti-graffiti restoration wall, an anti-graffiti Drive. Construction began in coating has been recently added coating has been placed. May 2011. at the request of our office and The wall was constructed af- Soon after construction be- several neighbors,” she said. ter an uncommonly high amount gan, community members voiced Moty said though the re- of rainfall during the 2004 season concern that the project would quest took approximately three eroded sections of slope between become a graffiti magnet for lo- months to be honored, he said Van Dyke and Fairmont avenues. cal taggers. he believes this was “practi- After the rain, a state of emer- In January, the Kensington- cally at light speed based on city gency was declared for that por- Talmadge Planning Group (Ken- processes.” He said,“We’re very tion of Aldine Drive, and the City Tal) wrote to members of the pleased they managed to get at it Federal Highway Administration before the first tags appeared.” and Caltrans requesting anti- Kensington resident Kelly graffiti coating be applied to the Waggoner said though she is   wall. Once applied, the coating pleased the coating was added, it would create a protective sur- should have been a foresight. face on which spray paint could “Anyone who lives in or not bond. around the Mid-City is aware After learning the original that graffiti is a problem in this  plans did not include the pro- area,” she said. “We see it time tective coating, Ken-Tal Chair and time again in our neighbor-    David Moty wrote to Caltrans, hood and feel this should have Federal Highway Administra- been addressed in the design WWW.UNIQUEPAWNBROKERS.COM tion and local elected officials. states of the project.” BUY • SELL • LOAN - ANYTHING OF VALUE “We believe the lowest por- Moty said he agrees with tion of the wall will become a Waggoner’s sentiment, not- prime target for vandalism. We ing that Hoover High School’s believe [not including] an anti- recently installed rough-rock graffiti coating in the project surface bleacher stands have contract was a serious over- already been vandalized by tag- sight,” Moty wrote. gers. The rough-rock surface Applying the preventative is similar to the surface of the coating, he said, was a more restoration wall. Experts In: Jewelry • Laptops • Musical Instruments • practical and cost-effective ap- “It’s going to be very difficult Designer Handbags • Coins • Electronics proach than initiating a never- to remove the graffiti from this 3039 University Ave 2939 El Cajon Blvd Follow ending stream of graffiti removal type of surface,” he said. “When San Diego - North Park San Diego us on Scan Here requests. you live in our part of the city 619•294•3305 619•450•5994 For Website District Three Council- [the coating] needs to be de- member Todd Gloria’s district signed into every project.”u

ADVERTORIAL WHY YOU’RE PROBABLY NOT AS HEALTHY AS YOU THINK YOU ARE

by Dr. Travis Johnson, DC back, or have noticed someone at the grocery store tion and future disability. Your body is pleading for a whose range of motion is so limited they can hardly tune up and the best field of medical science special- Summer is near and, if all is going well, your pledge reach the top shelf. These can likely be symptoms of izing in this kind of relief is contemporary chiropractic. to live a happy, healthy life is still going strong. You’ve joint degeneration and have a good chance of becom- In the same way a dentist can find and prevent future been eating well and your time at the gym is really ing a chronic problem. tooth decay, regular visits to a chiropractor ensure the starting to pay off. Granted underneath that exterior How often have you told yourself, “Oh, it’s just a health and longevity of your skeletal system. Those you feel a little pain here and there, but as they say headache” or “this pain in my lower back is no big- new to spine care are often amazed at how much they “no pain, no gain.” gie”? While the symptoms can be common they’re not had to learn about their body and how much better By now you’re used to the idea of some discomfort normal. Ignoring these conditions and leaving them to they feel. after a workout. The numbness down your glutes after take care of themselves is a lot like getting a tooth- So start making the intervention that your body is a long cardio session or that soreness in your lower ache and never going to your dentist until you can’t eat calling you to do. Start smiling more, complaining less back after some serious lifting eventually goes away anything. After all, tooth decay is a serious condition and enjoying the activities you love to do because you after a couple days. It may seem like no big deal but that can get much worse if not treated by a qualified are investing in the one thing that is most important the truth that few people realize is that constantly dentist. In the same regard, signs of joint degeneration to you, the whole you. I challenge and welcome you to subjecting yourself to these conditions and not seek- will become detrimental if not treated by a qualified a very unique experience, no matter where you are on ing care may be doing serious harm to your body in chiropractor. In addition, consider that you’re likely to your journey to health. the long run. continue the activities that have caused the joint to ------Pain is the body’s way of telling you something’s wear and tear in the first place. This is pretty much Dr. Travis JE Johnson, DC is a San Diego chiropractor wrong and needs attention. Joint stiffness, muscle like rubbing sugar on a cavity and telling yourself and owner of Your Healthy Spine clinic. His practice soreness, inflexibility, and fatigue; these are signs of everything is fine. was designed to reflect the latest knowledge in joint joint degeneration and continuously provoking these The emphasis within the healthcare community health by utilizing relaxation, massage, gentle chiro- symptoms without treating them is accelerating dam- continues to drastically shift towards prevention and practic release, and weekly yoga classes. If you would age done to your skeletal system. Before long the wellness and there’s become a growing recognition like to book a free session with Dr. Johnson please healthy body you’ve worked so hard to maintain will for contemporary spine and joint care. Our chronically visit: www.yourhealthyspine.com start to show signs of wear and tear. stressful lives keep our muscles tight, overused and If you think hard enough, you’ll realize how often you misused. Tendons and ligaments lose their elastic- Your Health Spin – Dr. Travis Johnson see examples of this in daily life. You’ve likely seen or ity over time leading to severe inflexibility. This stress (619) 518-4222 know of someone with an awkwardly hunched upper bears down on our joints and accelerates degenera- www.yourhealthyspin.com NEWS San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 21

From page 1 One of the ways to live green The non-profit environmental earthfair daily is to properly recycle, and organization I Love a Clean San volunteers at the Zero Waste sta- Diego maintains a database of he said, “I just want to remind tions across Balboa Park helped the county’s recycling and haz- people about getting back to our guide visitors on how to sort ardous waste facilities at Waste- roots as one earth family.” garbage, while volunteers circu- FreeSD.org for those unsure of Rosie Bystrak said she lated through the park offering what can be recycled. learned jewelry could be made to valet park bicycles. Additionally, families can from things that typically get High school student Aqui reduce their need for electrical thrown away, like ice cream Sanchez oversaw the Zero Waste power by installing features like taster spoons and napkins. She station near the Cabrillo Bridge. double-paned windows in their also learned she might qualify “Most people are confused about homes, said Will Johnson, owner for a rebate from the San Diego what falls into which category of Inspection Perfection, a home County Water Authority if she for recycling,” Sanchez said. energy auditing company. Going installs water-efficient toilets in “We already recycle at my greener in the home also means her house. house, but from this I’ve been saving money on utility bills, he Dino Gougoulas said he had learning what items fell into said. brought his children to Earth- each recycling category and U.S. Green Chamber Chair Fair several times before and al- how important it is to separate Peter Zahn said most people ways picks up new tips. “I think all of them.” seem to be catching on to green- it’s just a great event, because it Vendors offered tips on how er practices for themselves and A performer at EarthFair. (Photo by Katherine Poythress) shows both kids and adults the to live green throughout the year, their families, but that it is time importance of the earth, and of ranging from “precycling” and for businesses to increase their being conscious of how we live composting, to installing more sustainable practices as well. every day,” he said. efficient toilets and windows. “Any individual can support “To be sustainable through- businesses that are committed out the year, you have to look at to environmental sustainability,” everything you do and buy,” said he said. Zahn also said he sug- John Vorgeas, director of market gested employees work to make How to be development at EDCO Waste their businesses more sustain- Disposal. able, but to also consider how Vorgeas said he suggests feasible it is for the company. GREEN what he calls “precycling.” “As an employee, if you have the Before he makes a purchase, opportunity to influence policies, all year: Vorgeas said he considers how perhaps you can do that from recyclable the product and its within,” he said, “but our prem- packaging are. He said that 90 ise is that whatever these busi- • Precycle by buying percent of waste purchased by nesses do needs to make sense only products that the average consumer could be for the business too, or else they Lawerence Scott offered free hugs and high fives at EarthFair. can be recycled recycled. won’t make these changes.”u (Photo by Katherine Poythress) • Recycle • Reuse plastic and grocery bags • Adopt a beach, highway or park • Compost • Start an organic garden • Install doubled-paned windows • Install water- efficient toilets • Use less water • Support businesses engaged in green practices 22 San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 CLASSIFIEDS

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From page 10 Kony 2012 video aims to inform MURAL viewers of Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda that for the [Invisible Children], its uses children as soldiers. heartbreaking for adults and… As a part of the Cover the for everyone trying to clean up Night initiative, which took our world and make it a better place on April 20, Invisible place for everyone.” Children volunteers and staff Buse said she would like to engaged in community outreach put cameras up at her store that projects that included the mu- face the driveway to catch those ral. Murals were painted in the responsible, so they could not United States and in 203 other “do this to our heritage build- countries. The initiative encour- ings or any of our buildings in aged participants to wear the our city,” she said. red signature Kony 2012 shirts, “We would love to find the reach out to local elected of- graffiti so-called artist and have ficials, engaging in community them captured and [have them] service and paint murals and not do this to our heritage build- drawing the Kony 2012 symbol ings or any of our buildings in on sidewalks. our city,” she said. Representatives Sunshine The San Diego-based Sachs, the public relations firm Invisible Children gathered representing Invisible Children, volunteers and staff across San said they could not comment on Diego to paint the mural. The the vandalism.u

Kony 2012 mural vandalized. (Photo courtesy of Patsy Buse) 26 San Diego Uptown News | April 27–May 10, 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT The old house lover’s resource guide The courtship between homeowner and tradesman sometimes requires a matchmaker

forget the not-so-young. Women So in recognition of this sea- price, whatever the social, politi- Heath Farrell Carpentry as well as men. And the baths. son of sawing, here is my highly cal and ethical ramifications. I Heath is a carpenter and HouseCalls Okay…In the spring, nearly personal resource list, comprised prefer to work with people I like contractor who does wood Michael Good everyone is thinking about of people whom I’ve written and trust. It’s an old fashion idea, window repair, installs replica remodeling—something. Even about in this column, as well as one that goes along with the old windows when the originals can’t people who have just remodeled. people I’ve worked with or who fashioned house in which I live. be saved, and takes care of other In the spring a young Even people who thought they have worked for me. Of course, But whether or not you agree, carpentry problems unique to woman’s fancy turns to thoughts were so over remodeling. The this doesn’t mean they’re right your renovation relationship will 100-year-old houses. He regular- of…. kitchen remodeling. sun comes out, the rain stops, for you—you may have different be more successful if you hook ly installs windows for San Diego No, wait, I didn’t get that and the next thing you know priorities, a different communi- up with people who understand Sash. Phone: 619-787-5814. quite right. there’s an orange extension cord cation style, and different ideas the unique challenges of work- In the spring a young man’s running across your floor. You about what comprises quality ing on older homes. Laird Plumleigh fancy turns to thoughts of kitchen wake up to the sound of power work and a reasonable price. If you want a modern in- remodeling—and the young wom- tools, and the smell of sawdust Some homeowners are look- Authentic Fireplaces terpretation of classic arts and en who are also thinking about fills the air. Hope, like a leaky ing for the Wal-Mart remodel— Jim Crawford is a third-gen- crafts tile, Laird Plumleigh’s kitchen remodeling. But let’s not roof, springs eternal. OK quality at the lowest possible eration chimney guy, “a vintage your man. He designs and manu- fireplace aficionado.” He’s also factures field tiles, trim and dec- a bit of a raconteur, and can fill orative borders, landscape tiles you in on the history of tile in and Moresque tiles. Plumleigh is San Diego. Crawford is your located in Encinitas, offers tours go-to guy if you’re looking for of his studio, is a native Califor- someone to replace a few tiles, nian and surfer, and his tile is steer you to the right source for infused with a spirit of present- antique tile, identify your tile or day California as well as the restore your fireplace. Phone: past. Laird Plumleigh Studios is 858-274-6134. Website: authentic- located on 1550 Gascony Road in fireplacesinc.com. Encinitas. Phone: 760-942-6051. Website: lairdplumleigh.com Frank’s Appliance Service Center Ray Shaw Landscape Design If your gas stove is smelling There are people who you ominous, your burners aren’t hire to put plants in the ground. firing up or a knob is missing, They are gardeners. Then Frank Jimenez can fix it. There there are people who you hire are other companies that restore to decide where the plants go, vintage stoves, and sell com- where the garden structures go pletely restored works of art such as fences, gates, gazebos, from the 1920s-50s, but if you’re paths, bricks and walls, as well looking for someone local who as how the hardscape and plants can quickly get your stove up can work together, in perfect and running again, call Frank. harmony, with you and your Phone: 619-298-3872. Cell: 619- house. Those people are land- 200-2632. scape designers and Ray Shaw is Replica windows by San Diego Sash. (Photo courtesy San Diego Sash) one. He lives in North Park, has a background in graphic design and teaching, draws colorful, detailed plans that are suitable for framing and is up-to-date on the latest in low-water gardens. Phone: 619-696-9179. Website rayshawlandscapedesign.com.

Schutte Painting & Decorating Kurt Schutte has a historic house, lives in Mission Hills and understands the travails of owning a home of a certain age. He’s also got a good eye for color, an easy- going manner and good commu- nication skills. Schutte does both exterior and interior work. You can trust him not to mess up your woodwork after it’s been labori- ously refinished, a skill many other painters lack. Phone: 619-298-2476. E-mail: [email protected].

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