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San Diego Community NewspaperNewspaper Group THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 www.SDNEWS.com Volume 15, Number 11 TOWERS ON TRACK But will lifeguard staff be cut in face of city budget crisis? BY ADRIANE TILLMAN | VILLAGE NEWS Fire and lifeguard stations may be forced to close during this The city is poised to make $34 round of budget cuts, according million in cuts to lifeguard and to Mainar. fire services to help bridge the “While I cannot yet share with city’s anticipated $179 million you the specific cuts submitted, I shortfall in the 2011 general can tell you they include both fund. non-personnel expenses (sup- “Since all departments have plies, services, outlay) and per- experienced budget reductions sonnel expenses (overtime and over the past two years, cuts that staffing) throughout the depart- had minimal impact on core ser- ment,” Mainar wrote. vices have already been taken,” The city expects to finalize its wrote Fire Chief Javier Mainar in budget cuts by Nov. 24 and imple- a Nov. 3 letter to the Fire and Res- ment the budget reductions by cue Department. “Consequently, Jan. 1, 2010. The city will hold its recommendations for cuts to core first public hearing concerning services, where a majority of our the budget cuts on Dec. 7 and a expenses occur, were inevitable second public hearing on Dec. 14, this go round, given the size of SEESTAFF, Page 5 our target.” THE DREAMY SPELL OF MORPHEUS Blue morpho butterfly wings from a Brazilian butterfly preserve form attractive, framed art at the Nov. 7 Curie Ele- mentary Craft Faire. The event, which raises money for the school’s music, science and physical education depart- Shores station ready to go ments, also included a silent auction, entertainment and food. VILLAGE NEWS | DON BALCH Plans to revamp the La Jolla Lifeguard Station. Construction Shores Lifeguard Station are on the station is expected to ready to go, and so the Com- begin as early as January 2010. mittee on Public Safety and “The design plans for the La Neighborhood Services has rec- Jolla Shores Lifeguard Station LJCD sacks Pacific League championship ommended re-appropriating are 100 percent complete, and, funds to the lifeguard station. since it will be the first project BY DAVE THOMAS | VILLAGE NEWS with senior Montell Allen a force QB Ruben Pena was 5-of-12 The committee has recom- to reach the construction stage, on both sides of the ball. passing for 52 yards, while gain- mended to City Council that the the likelihood of expending the Needing a win at home in their Allen carried the ball 14 times ing 45 yards on the ground, city spend the remainder of its uncommitted funds in an expe- season finale to secure the Pacif- for 172 yards, including a 40- including a 15-yard TD run. RB 2002 Fire and Life Safety bonds dient way will be the greatest,” ic League football title, the La yard third quarter TD run. On Frankie Brown made the most of ($687,851) and the unused stated Report 09-135, which Jolla Country Day (LJCD) School defense, Allen made 10 tackles two carries, gaining 94 yards, funds from the completed Pacif- the committee has submitted to Torreys did that and then some at linebacker. Fellow inside including a 7-yard TD scamper. ic Beach Lifeguard Tower and City Council for approval. last Friday night. linebacker Mical Bailey did more On defense, Indie Lavarias and Grand Avenue restrooms Therefore, the committee LJCD (9-1, 7-0) rolled to a 28-0 than his part to make it a long Blake Mohseni led the way with ($75,290) on the La Jolla Shores SEESTATION, Page 5 victory over Army and Navy to night for the Warriors, compiling dethrone the former champs, a season-high 17 tackles. SEELJCD, Page 5 Boy’s concern sparks Hunger at Home Charity BY ADRIANE TILLMAN | VILLAGE NEWS can we do to help?” The Monarch School, Feeding Cassidy’s father, Ewell Sterner, is America San Diego, 211, Embrace, Ten-year-old Cassidy Sterner director of food and beverage at Network for a Healthy California was volunteering at the Food Bank the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, and the San Diego Rescue Mission. with his father when he was and he shared his concerns at the “What we are most proud of is stunned to hear of 181,000 poor following directors’ meeting. that we are a group of people help- children who are hungry in San Hunger at Home Charity was thus ing people,” Sterner said. “I’m a Diego County. birthed with the mission to address single dad with four kids. I don’t Cassidy looked at his father and health, nutrition and hunger. know anyone who is safe [from said, “Dad, how can that be? What At its inaugural gala, the charity poverty] or who’s not just two pay- raised $140,000 for two different checks away from those in need.” Cassidy Sterner and his dad Ewell, charities. This year, the Hunger at The Hunger at Home Charity director of food and beverage at the Home Charity Gala on Nov. 21 Gala takes place Saturday, Nov. 21 Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, enjoy a expects to bring in $500,000 for six fishing trip. organizations that help the needy: SEEHUNGER, Page 4 Surf Report SATURDAY SUNDAY Seal reprieve Dana gets it done Witchy woman Hi: 1:02 a.m. Hi: 2:16 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 11:27 a.m. Judge rules that City Council will Meet wheelchair tennis champ Leon Natker takes to the skies as the Low: 4:19 a.m. Low: 5:22 a.m. 8:36 p.m. 7:30 p.m. have to solve the Children’s Pool and top student Dana Mathewson, witch with a gingerbread house in Size: 2-6 ft. Size: 6-8 ft. Wind: 10-12 nkots Wind: 0-10 knots seals controversy. 3 a graduate of Bishop’s. 15 Lyric Opera’s “Hansel and Gretel.” 9 THURSDAY · NOVEMBER 19, 2009 2 LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS NEWS Holiday respites far from the madding crowd BY ADRIANE TILLMAN | VILLAGE NEWS errands in the village. We have a pongi for a truly happy hour: half- few ideas for making memories, price off the entire Asian tapas and Part II in a holiday series: alone or with a loved one: sushi roll menus from 3 to 6 p.m., daily. As a child with four other sib- Tonight, Thursday, Nov. 19 Roppongi restaurant and sushi lings, my homemaker mother (a Make it a point to visit the Muse- bar, 875 Prospect St., (858) 551- nurse until her fifth child) dragged um of Contemporary Art San Diego 5252 us through the shopping centers of (MCASD) in La Jolla, which opens dreary, cold Nottingham, England, its doors for free from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 where we were raised for a part of the third Thursday of every month. After a long week, relax in the La our childhood, to pick up Christ- The exhibition “Automatic Cities: Valencia Hotel lounge and listen to mas cards, holiday decorations, The Architectural Imaginary in Rick Ross play jazz on the piano groceries and presents. My favorite Contemporary Art” sounds techni- and saxophone from 7:30 to 11 moments were when we stopped cal and daunting but is breathtak- p.m. Meander over to the hotel’s for hot tea and cookies to warm ing and exhilarating. To find peace restaurant for a scrumptious up and relax. We were tired and of mind and inspiration, this is the dessert or to the famed Whaling found comfort together when our place to go for a few hours of Bar for a nightcap. The “Fuzzy” A ruby-red Ahi Poki tapa (above) is one mother’s attention was focused undisturbed rapture. Rankins Jazz Trio plays on Thurs- of many treats available at Roppongi, solely on us. MCASD, 700 Prospect St., (858) day nights from 6 to 10 p.m. 875 Prospect St. Rick Ross (right) plays Thus, our inspiration for this 454 3541 La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect piano and sax in the lounge at La week’s smattering of ideas: where St., (858) 454-0771 Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. to take a break after a hectic, nippy Friday, Nov. 20 evening while shopping or running If your day ends early, visit Rop- Sunday, Nov. 22 Their comfort entrees include Awake on a sleepy Sunday with slow-roasted Jidori chicken, beer- a fresh strawberry, bouquet of sun- braised Niman Ranch beef with flowers or glass of freshly squeezed sides like sautéed collard greens orange juice. The farmer’s market or Farro risotto. Beer, wine and is the preferred stop from 9 a.m. to artisan cheeses and cured meats 1 p.m. Browse the crafts, artwork, are also available. jewelry and clothes for holiday gift Prepkitchen, 7556 Fay Ave., ideas. (858) 875-7737 La Jolla Open Aire Market, La Pannikin Coffee & Tea Café, Jolla Elementary playground, Tuesday, Nov. 24 7467 Girard Ave., (858) 454-5453 Girard Avenue and Genter Street. A tea break with a good friend or good book may be in order for Wednesday, Nov. 25 some stimulation on this afternoon. It’s the middle of the week and Monday, Nov. 23 The Pannikin café is a cozy spot you need to let your mind wander. The Prepkitchen is a good stop with its wooden floors, outdoor Visit D.G. Wills Books for some for a quick bite or casual dinner porch and gigantic chessboard, mind candy on a variety of stimu- after a weary Monday, open 11 open 6 a.m.