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Sharing one principalbetween Pacific Beach Elemen-tary and Bird Rock Elementaryis a poor idea that will erodethe support structure forteachers, dampen morale andopen the school district to law-suits, argued parents and Par-ent Teacher Organization lead-ers at a special school boardmeeting on April 27 at BirdRock Elementary.
One day later, the Board ofEducation voted unanimouslyto scrap its principal sharingidea and restore magnet trans-portation that buses childrenbetween communities. Theboard did not discuss how itwould replace that money inthe budget, according to BoardMember John de Beck.
“I don’t think the boardchanged its mind because ofthe community’s attitude,”said de Beck, who representsthe coastal schools. “I think itrealized that there were flawsin the idea. It was not becausethey were trying to beaccountable but because theyrealized their mistakes weresevere…They didn’t considerall the consequences.”
Superintendent Terry Grierand de Beck visited Bird RockElementary on April 27 tohear hundreds of parents,
teachers, principals and stu-dent leaders, dressed in yellowt-shirts depicting a principalsplit in half, discuss their con-cerns about the district’s $154million in budget cuts. Sharingprincipals among schoolsexpects to save the district $1.4million.
“Pacific Beach Elementaryhas made extraordinaryefforts to prove to our neigh-borhood families that ourschool offers quality, diverseand enriched educationalopportunities,” said DawnaDeatrick, president of the PTOat PB Elementary. “A part-timeprincipal will ensure that thepositive results of those effortswill be lost.”
Many parents questionedthe effectiveness of the Off-Campus Integrated LearningExperiences (OCILE) programwherein students spend oneweek at Balboa Park, OldTown or Camp Palomar,which costs the school district$6.5 million.
“Funny, in this age ofaccountability and testing ineducation there appears to beno accountability standardsfor this program,” said MaiaClewley, a parent at La JollaElementary. “How are you
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Homeowners in Pacific Beachwho live next to vacation rentalswhere tenants party too late, drinktoo much and create a ruckus wantto know why the city allows therentals to set up in neighborhoodszoned for single families or RS zones.
In May of 2007 the Pacific BeachCommunity Planning Group sent aletter to the city requesting it amendthe municipal code to “prohibitrentals of less than 29 days in sin-gle-family residential (RS) zones inPacific Beach.”
“Vacation rentals are not consis-tent with the purpose of RS zones,”
stated the letter sent to Coun-cilmember Kevin Faulconer, themayor and city attorney offices.
“Residents vested in their commu-nity are critical to sustaining neigh-borhood character, quality and liv-ability. Vacation rentals are contraryto this purpose. Tourist and visitorrenters are not vested in the com-munity.”
In September 2007, the city attor-ney’s office sent Faulconer’s office amemorandum stating that vacationrentals are neither regulated norprohibited in RS zones but that theland development code could beamended to regulate them. The Cali-fornia Coastal Commission would
have to approve code amendments.“There is no evidence that the
past zoning codes prohibited short-term vacation rentals in the single-family zone, nor do the current reg-ulations prohibit such a use,”concludes the memo. “Should theCity decide that there is sufficientrationale, it may consider requiringa permit, similar to that used byother cities, and/or a prohibition onshort-term rentals.”
A year and a half later, thePBCPG asked the community forinput on the matter at its last meet-ing on April 22. More than 80 peo-
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District 2 Councilmember KevinFaulconer says residents can lookforward to slowly emerging infras-tructure improvements in thebeach communities and downtownareas he represents.
Faulconer delivered his State ofthe District address with an air ofpolitical theater as he stood on theset of the musical play “Bed andSofa” at the Cygnet Old Town The-atre on Twiggs Street on April 27.
Faulconer said he would push forinfrastructure improvements suchas the Ocean Beach Gateway pro-ject and Mission Bay improvementsto begin this year. City financereforms and “streamlining citybureaucracy” remain his top priori-ties.
“That means looking at howwe’re spending money, bringing incompetition for city services andasking our employees that they do abetter job as well,” Faulconer said.
Beryl Street in Pacific Beach sitson the repair list for repaving andother improvements scheduled forthis year, Faulconer said.
Street improvements will be fund-ed from the city’s $103 millioninfrastructure bond that MayorJerry Sanders announced in March.
Making progress on city financereform will help beat back the esti-mated $1.2 billion in unfundedretiree healthcare benefits, a debtthe city must eventually pay,Faulconer said. The establishmentof an independent city auditor in
July, 2008, who reports directly tothe city audit committee, representsa driving force behind the city’sfinancial reforms, according toFaulconer.
Faulconer voted along with therest of the City Council to cut com-pensation to city employees to savean estimated $30 million next fis-cal year. The city faces an estimated$60 million budget shortfall.
Faulconer also backed Sanders’plan for managed competition forcity-provided services as a way torun the city more efficiently. Thecity’s managed competition processis currently on hold until Sanderscomes before the City Council witha detailed plan — somethingFaulconer said he expects to hap-pen later this year.
Faulconer praised the citywidebeach alcohol ban for creating saferbeaches, while asking MissionBeach residents to “stay tuned” forfuture infrastructure improve-ments.
Mission Beach awaits details of acurbside recycling program. Thecommunity also waits on intersec-tion improvements at MissionBoulevard and Ventura Place.
Expected revenue from the voter-approved Mission Bay revenue-sharing measure promises to fulfillan estimated $200,000 to$300,000 backlog of improve-ments at Mission Bay, includingexpanding wetlands and comple-tion of pedestrian walkways,Faulconer said.
Voters approved the Mission BayPark measure in November. Theordinance allows for the approxi-mately $20 million in lease rev-enue generated from Mission Bayto go toward improvements at Mis-sion Bay Park instead of into thecity’s general fund.
“Making sure that with our newMission Bay monies, that’s it’sbeing spent for the public and envi-ronment,” he said. “I’m very excit-ed to get started on that in July.”
Greg Finley, a Peninsula resident,said he thinks Faulconer is doing agood job overall as the council rep-resentative for District 2.
“I’d like to see him lead us to thebig gorilla facing the [Peninsula]
community and that’s the airport,”Finley said.
San Diego International Airportdevelopment at Lindbergh Field haslong been an issue for Peninsularesidents concerned about thepotential for increased traffic alongNorth Harbor Drive and neighbor-
hoods exposed to jet noise.Faulconer’s district seat covers
several prominent San Diego com-munities, including the beach-areacommunities of La Jolla, Midway,North Bay, Bankers Hill, ParkWest, Downtown, Little Italy andPoint Loma.
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ple showed up. The audience divid-ed between frustrated residents wholive next to disruptive vacationrentals and indignant rental own-ers who said their tenants arerespectful and their properties arewell-kept.
Nancy Kramer said she haspoured thousands of dollars intofurnishing her 30 rental propertiesand that she seeks responsible ten-ants who will respect her property.She said residents upset with poorbehavior in the neighborhoods areconfusing vacation rentals withmini-dorms that house too manycollege students. Kramer said sherents her residences to families intown for occasions like weddings,funerals, graduations or reunionsor to see a soldier off to Iraq.
“If I had my choice, I’d take aclean, well-maintained vacationrental next door over too many stu-dents crammed into a house any-time!” Kramer said.
Kramer argued her guests call tocomplain about student noise downthe street. She said her renters oftenarrive in one van and generate lesstraffic than single families that ownseveral vehicles.
Leonard Baron disagreed thatvacation rentals hurt the neighbor-hood fabric. He believes the delugeof low-quality apartment rentalsand bars are pushing families out ofthe neighborhood. Baron owns two
vacation rentals on Oliver Streetand one on Cass Street.
“Pacific Beach is surrounded bythree colleges,” Baron said. “Thestudents have to live somewhereand PB’s central location to the col-leges and the beaches make it idealfor them.”
For Leslie Barnes, renting out herhouse in the summer supplementsher income so that she can afford to
keep her home. But for other neighbors, the
rental properties degrade their qual-ity of life. Jennifer Sprofera said thevacation rentals are “commercializ-ing” the neighborhoods and shewondered about the legality of therentals in the SF zone.
“The city prohibits commercialuse in a residential neighborhood,”she said. “The city charges TOTtaxes on the vacation rentals. Itdoesn’t make any sense. I’m notagainst vacation rentals – only inresidential zones.”
M. Matthews, who did not wantto disclose her full name, said hervacation rental neighbors are con-sistently loud after 10 p.m., urinatein public and ruin the characterand livability of the neighborhood.
Another woman, who refused toprovide her name, said at the meet-ing that she does not feel comfort-able hosting her daughter’s Brown-ie parties when the tenants of thevacation rental next door getdrunk, smoke pot and have loudsex.
“It’s really hard to legislate com-mon courtesy,” said Jil Coolidge.“It’s both a blessing and a curse tolive at the beach.”
PBCPG board member Jim Kro-kee plans to meet with the cityattorney’s office to discuss existingordinances that could remedy thesituation.
“The first step is to find out whatordinances are on the books andmaybe that resolves the question,”Krokee said, referring to noise orlease ordinances to control undesir-able behavior. “We may find thatthere’s enough out of there – if it’senforced by the city – that theseproblems may be alleviated.”
Krokee said the PBCPG will forma subcommittee that represents var-ious viewpoints to discuss the prob-lem, options, solutions and compro-mises. People interested in sitting onthe committee or who wish to offera perspective or solution shouldemail Jim Krokee at [email protected].
“It sounded like at the meetingthat even people who had vacationrentals were trying to have decentrentals where people would beorderly and not offend anyone,”Krokee said.
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The handyman for a Pacific Beachapartment complex has pleadedguilty to entering apartments with amaster key to look at porn websiteson residents’ computers.
Joshua Adam Kittle, 37, pleadedguilty to two counts of residentialburglary and to unlawfully using a
computer without the owner’s per-mission.
Kittle agreed to accept a stipulated365-day jail term, said Deputy Dis-trict Attorney James Teh. Althoughthe maximum sentence is eightyears, the prosecutor agreed to aone-year jail term.
Kittle was arrested on March 9 inthe apartment of a woman who livesin the 600 block of TourmalineStreet. The woman had suspectedsomeone entering her residence as
she noticed things were out of place.She also realized that her computerhistory showed porn websites thatshe did not visit, according to Teh.The woman apparently installed asurveillance camera inside her apart-ment and was monitoring it fromanother location when she saw some-one in her unit. She called the police,who arrested Kittle. Other residentssaid they were surprised to see pornwebsites on their Internet history.
The defendant’s attorney couldnot be reached for comment. Themanager of the apartment complexalso could not be reached for com-ment.
Kittle was housed at the GeorgeBailey Detention Facility on$125,000 bail, but San Diego Supe-rior Court Judge Kathleen Lewischanged his status to “no bail” afterKittle pled guilty. Kittle will be sen-tenced on May 27.
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measuring “success” for OCILEprograms? Where is the cost-bene-fit analysis?”
Parents also called for the districtto close small schools. De Beckreminded the audience that BirdRock Elementary was nearly shutdown in the ’90s but that the neigh-borhood’s demographics changed asSoledad Mountain developed. Thedistrict still owns the Mission BeachElementary building that closed 13years ago, and de Beck doesn’tbelieve the district could realisticallyclose other small schools.
Grier asked the audience to emailhim directly with budget cut sug-gestions at [email protected]. Griersaid he opposed sharing principalsbetween schools. He said he’s beenworking “night and day” for thepast two days to save magnet trans-portation that buses children toschools in other communities. Griersaid he has already eliminated 204positions from central office sincelast May – the name of the office ismisleading and includes school stafflike cafeteria workers and custodi-ans – and the district plans to elimi-nate 75 to 100 positions this year.
Grier blamed the state for not sup-porting education and said he haslobbied the state to raise the salestax to provide more school dollars.
“In the past two years, $250 to$300 million has been taken out ofthe school district,” Grier said. “Iwonder how much more our orga-nization can take… It’s devastating.It’s unfair to the blame the folks atthe local level.”
California already spends lessmoney per pupil than the nationalaverage. In 2008, California spent$7,848 per pupil, nearly $1,000less than the national median,according to the National Center forEducation Statistics’ 2008 report.
De Beck told the audience heagreed that small schools shouldn’tshare principals and classroomsshouldn’t increase in size and thathe voted for Plan A, which includessuch measures, as a placeholderuntil the state finalizes its budget. DeBeck said he is a minority voice onthe school board that is directed byother members beholden to specialinterest groups like unions.
“You can only hold the boardaccountable every four years,” deBeck said, referring to the four-yearterm for school board members. “Ifyou lobby me over what you want,you’re lobbying the wrong person.”
De Beck said he had suggestedother measures like a 10-day fur-lough over two years to save $4.4million per day.
But de Beck said no one listens tohis ideas and that he needs a majori-ty of the board’s vote to make deci-sions. De Beck called the superinten-dent position “a dinosaur” and saidthe superintendent must implementthe board’s decisions, which allowshim to abdicate himself fromresponsibility by saying “the boardmade me do it.”
“If you wanted me to get alongwith the board, you voted for thewrong guy because I will believewhat I believe forever,” de Beck. Heiterated several times that he is 79years old.
De Beck’s answers left the audi-ence restless and frustrated.
Steve Gal, a parent at Bird RockElementary, urged de Beck to pres-sure other board members to listento his opinions. Gal said he hasvoiced his concerns about sharedprincipals before the full board butonly had 60 seconds to speak andthat the board is inundated withspecial interest groups. Only an out-cry from parents that makes head-
lines will make the board reconsiderits position, Gal said. Fran Shimp,president of the La Jolla ElementaryPTO, agreed. She said the parentsmust “stand up and complain loud-ly” to be heard.
Lisa Bonebrake said the idea ofcreating a separate coastal district isinteresting but that the whole dis-trict must work together.
“I want to see the whole districtcome together and break into small-er groups rather than the coastaldistrict break away and say we’regoing to be the rouge district,”Bonebrake said. “I want to see theboard work together. We offered ourhand to work with the board andthey need to offer their hands toeach other to work together. I’mdone with politics. Our children arein the details.”
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Board Member John de Beckhas called for the coastal zone tobreak away and form its ownschool district. He has offeredfour zoning suggestions – oneplan would extend from La Jollato Point Loma, while anotherwould head eastward as far asScripps Ranch and past Claire-mont.
De Beck said schools shouldhave their own cluster budgetsto determine how best to spendtheir resources and that thedecisions shouldn’t come from acentral, top-heavy organization.
“Schools can’t be governedfrom afar; they need to be gov-
erned as close as possible, andthis proposal provides thatopportunity,” de Beck said.
De Beck has also advocated forregional elections for communi-ties to directly select its repre-sentative on the school board.
“In a citywide election bigmoney counts,” de Beck said. “Ipropose local accountability.”
In order to create a separateschool district, the communitymust collect signatures from25 percent of registered votersin the proposed new districtand hold a series of publichearings before the idea goesbefore voters. — Staff reports
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De Beck calls on coastal schools to secede
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Super-savers’ solutions...Every nightwhen I walk, I see water running downthe street. Two questions: Why are folksstill using sprinkler heads on steroids andwhy every night?
Just wait ’til the City’s plans to rationwater hits them. We’re in for a sober,count-the-gallons summer.
As a flower garden designer, I’ve beenfollowing the water crisis closely. TheAnderson household’s reasoning is this:The more we save inside, the more forplants and flowers outside.
Our front-loading washing machinereally helped (a big expense, but worthit). In the kitchen, a new misty sink aera-tor automatically limits us (turn it highand you take a bath!).
Our crummy hot water system helpstoo–I fill three buckets with five gallons ofshower warm-up water for outside con-tainer plants. Kitchen warm-up (usingplastic juice containers) keeps four back-yard birdbaths fresh.
“Eve’s Garden Guide…Still wateringyour grass daily? Here’s how to limit that.Switch to three times a week immediately,adding a few minutes each session. Thenreduce, one minute a week.
We switched from three days to twice aweek, same method, and the grass neverlooked better! Deeper roots, sturdiergrass.
Next, visit a nursery (Green GardensNursery is at Cass and Beryl) for threeimportant helpers:
• A moisture meter–Use it religiously tocheck containers and flower beds. You’llbe surprised every time.
• Bark–Pile it around shrubs and flow-ers. No weeds, much less watering. Weuse “fuzzy bark” (shredded redwood)from Armstrongs topped by Microbarkfrom Green Gardens.
• Succulents–Instead of lobelia andalyssum in front, I plant two varieties ofkalanchoe: “Thyseflora” has soft greenpaddles and is edged with red (also called“Flapjacks”) and “Tomentosa” offersgray-green, fuzzy finger-clusters withbrown trim. Great for pots, full sun orpart-shade. Dozens of other cool, unusu-al succulents await your choice.
Get rid of water-wasters…Wereplaced one ratty grass section withVigaro rubber bark, a neat brown solu-tion.
Stone paths with flagstones can reducegrass areas. And color helps immensely.We spray-paint old rattan or metal chairsand watering cans, with either cobaltblue or “garden green” from ACE Hard-ware.
Use your imagination; even with lesswater, your garden can still be appealing.
Eve Anderson
SmallWorldJames Larson submitted an editorial
published in your April 2 issue that needsa response.
The new project at the northeast cornerof Mission Boulevard and Pacific BeachDrive is a mixed-use, sustainable designlocated on a transit corridor. Since themid ’70s, the Pacific Beach CommunityPlan has included incentives for thesetypes of projects. The city’s new generalplan, adopted less than a year ago, contin-ues to promote this type of redevelop-ment.
Neighbors to the project have moved amajority (not “unanimous”) of the PacificBeach Community Planning Group tooppose the project. But at every hearingbefore the Planning Commission and CityCouncil there have only been unanimousvotes to approve the project because theproject is consistent with the communityplan, municipal code and council policies.
Larson alleges that 29 of the 48 park-ing spaces are not up to code. He neglectsto recognize that the spaces meet thedimensions in the code while some haveconcrete support columns between thespaces near the rear tire. Many of youreading this response probably live in anapartment or condo complex that hascolumns like this project. These columnsdo not represent an obstruction to open-ing car doors, so they are consistent withthe code. The director of the DevelopmentServices Department wrote a letter to thePB Planning Group explaining the park-
ing, but the planning group and Larsoncontinue to be dissatisfied with their owncommunity plan and interpret the code asthey see fit.
The project includes 18 three-bedroomcondos and retail along the streetfrontage. The sidewalks will all bereplaced around the property and palmtrees will be planted along the street, pluspublic art and a clock tower will beincluded.
The building is 25 percent smaller thanthe Floor Area Ratio allows; the setbackon the east side is increased by 12 percent,plus there will be a solid row of evergreentrees on the east side.
The project will generate fewer autotrips than the previous uses on the siteand improve the storm water runoff by75 percent by installation of under-ground drainpipes, which will preventstorm water from flowing onto MissionBoulevard. Hundreds of thousands of dol-lars were also spent removing contami-nated soils from under an old gas stationthat sat on the corner, removing that haz-ard from our community.
I am a lifelong resident of Pacific Beach.I grew up here; went to the schools here;and I have built dozens of homes andbusiness properties here. I am one of thelargest employers in Pacific Beach and the
largest sustainable builder in the county.The building is “sustainable” and will
generate at least 50 percent of its ownelectrical energy from solar panels. Sus-tainable projects are important to SanDiego and our community – so importantthat the San Diego Coastkeeper supportedthis project.
In fact several original members of thePB Planning Group, who wrote the com-munity plan in the ’90s, showed up tovoice their support at the Planning Com-mission hearing because this projectmeets the intent of the original plan.Doesn’t it seem strange that after fourhearings – one hearing officer, two Plan-ning Commission hearings and one CityCouncil hearing – that no decision-makerhas ever voted against this project?
I can’t continue to do sustainable projects if I cannot rely on the commu-
nity plan and zoning regulations: theremust be consistency and some certaintyto the process when a project conforms tothe regulations. What is the point ofspending hundreds of thousands of dol-lars on a community plan if the PB Com-munity Planning Group decides not to fol-low it?
The building will generate five timesmore property taxes than the previoususes of a contaminated gas station siteand the largest liquor store in town.Instead we will get public improvementsand add a beautiful gateway to PacificBeach.
] [GUEST COMMENTARYMichael E. Turk
President of KD Development
Mission Blvd. condos suppport community plan
Regulate vacation rentals in our neighborhoods
I am concerned about the negativeimpact on RS zones created by the pro-liferation and apparent non regulationof vacation rentals in RS zones in Pacif-ic Beach. I live within half a block offour widely advertised vacation rentals.Among the many obvious negativeimpacts, such as late-night noise,increased traffic and lack of parking,they cannot be managed by code com-pliance or the police department. Thatlevel of enforcement is not feasible.
However, there are far more seriouslong-term problems caused by vacationrentals in RS zones. Filling RS zoneswith vacation rentals creates a largetransient population that contributeslittle or nothing to the community. Thistransient population undermines thefabric of the local community. RS zonesare designed to create a stable commu-nity of stakeholders. These long-termresidents, whether renters or home-owners, are essential to the survivaland character of a city. The residentssupport the schools, recreation centers,
parks, museums, libraries, government,clubs, improvement organizations,charitable organizations and so muchmore. They create the character of acity or community through living,working, voting, volunteering, owningand patronizing businesses in the com-munity. Without enough long-term res-idents, there is no community.
Nearly two years ago, the PacificBeach Community Planning Group sentcity officials a letter asking them toenforce the intent of the municipalcode to prohibit vacation rentals in RSzones or amend the code with a mini-mum rental period. The City Attorney’sOffice responded that if prohibition ofshort-term rentals is desired, thenamendments to the Land DevelopmentCode must be made. In the Sept. 15,2007 issue of The San Diego Union-Tri-bune, Kevin Faulconer is quoted as say-ing he would ask the PB PlanningGroup to put vacation rentals on theagenda within two months. NeitherKevin Faulconer nor the PBPG followedup on the vacation rental situation.
I hope that the community, city andplanning group can work together to
amend the code and regulate vacationrentals.
Melanie MendersPacific Beach
poll
NEW QUESTION: Do you believe the municipal codeshould be amended to regulateshort-term rentals in single-familyneighborhoods?
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Through a variety of fun-filledactivities, children will enjoy theexcitement of new languages -
French, Chinese and Spanish. Learnabout other cultures in theme-basedactivities, such as “Le tour de France,”“Nature et découverte/” Nature and Dis-covery: choice of pottery, dance, circus,theater; “Fly to China”, “Uno dos tresvamonos,” and “Les Olympiades,”(sports and Lego activities) $285 per week
Extended day care available:8:30-9 a.m. & 4-5 p.m.
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Expanding theHorizons of
San Diego YouthAs summer approaches many of
the children in our community willgo from days filled with the familiarstructure of school to ones of loneli-ness with the television and videogames providing companionshipwhile parents work. For over fortyyears, the Community CampershipCouncil has provided memorablesummer experiences for deservingSan Diego children by funding a weekat camp in partnership with 21 areaAmerican Camp Association accred-ited camps. We believe that the campexperience helps kids get to know ouroutdoors world, make new friends,learn new skills and values andsocialize with a diverse group ofcampers. This broadens their per-spective about the kind of life theycan build for themselves if they workhard, treat people fairly and set goalsfor themselves. You can help.
Visit our web site at kidstocamp.org or call Beth Huss at 858-268-9888.
High Tech High June 29–August 7Choose from three summer enrichment day camps: Village Academy
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The cost is $225–$348 per week. Please call 619-243-5025, or visithigh techhigh.org/summer
From June 16th–September 4th.We will serve your children with com-passion, patience, skill and respect.Our goal is to introduce children to asmany new experiences as possibleand help each child feel confident andsecure in a fun camping environ-ment. We are dedicated to shapingthe lives of our youth and to createfriendships and memories that last alifetime.
Our Day Camp offers TraditionalCamps, Sports Camps, GymnasticsCamps, Specialty Camps (i.e., IndianaJones, Fencing, Legoland, Equestri-an, Wilderness Survival and muchmore) and Preschool Enrichmentprograms, on a weekly basis.Please contact Grace Ihn for moreinformation at 858-453-3483 Ext. 120 [email protected]
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Camp ShaneCamp Shane, the longest running youth weight loss and fitness camp for
kids, has opened a new camp in a beautiful 300 acre setting in Arizona. Parents have entrusted Camp Shane to help fight childhood obesity since1968. “Instead of focusing solely on dieting, Camp Shane is an exciting andeducational program that helps teach children realistic and achievableways to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” says David Ettenberg, Owner/Directorof Camp Shane.
Camp Shane Arizona offers two-, four- or six-week programs with anoptional and extensive horsemanship program: campshanearizona.com.
Make sure that this summer yourchildren are staying active and hav-ing fun at Mission Bay Youth WaterSports Camp. At this weeklong daycamp your camper will learn towakeboard, surf, sail, kayak, orwindsurf in the mornings, and get totryout all of the rest of the sports in
the afternoons. You don’t even haveto travel to experience vacation fun.This camp offers fun and challeng-ing learning experience right here inSan Diego, adding excitement andnew experiences to your child’s sum-mer plans. Full and half-day campsare available. Financial aid is also
available for families in need.Call (858) 539-2003 for more infor-
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Summer Starts June 8th atMission Bay Youth Water Sports Camp!
San Diego Junior Theatre has beensharing the magic of theatre arts withchildren for over 60 years! Comespend the summer learning music,dance and acting skills with the coun-try’s oldest theatre for children. Weoffer five sessions of our full day the-atre camps. In addition,
we offer Advanced Track Camps forgrades 4 through 8 as well asPerfor-mance Camps,Advanced MusicalTheatre Workshops and AdvancedActing Camp for high school. We alsooffer Creative Play Camps for chil-dren ages 4 and 5. Our camps takeplace at two locations: Casa delPrado, Balboa Park; and the YMCAFirehouse in the village of La Jolla.
Camps begin June 15th, June 22nd,July 6th, July 20th, August 3rd,August 17th and August 25th.Extended day available. Studentsenrolled in camp may audition forour two summer shows: Disney’sMulan Jr. and Les Miserables.619-239-1311 JuniorTheatre.com
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Introduces girls to the fun involvedin the sport of rowing, whether theirinterest is in increasing basic fitnessor progressing to competitive rowingas a member of the ZLAC Juniorscrew team. No rowing experience orequipment is required. The girlsdevelop a passion for rowing; enjoythe camaraderie of the sport, andlove being able to train on the beau-tiful waters of Mission Bay.
ZLAC has produced three Olympicchampions, as well as U.S. nationalteam participants; and top universi-ties in the U.S have recruited ZLACJuniors crew team members. ZLACboasts a newly built boathouse con-taining a wide variety of boats andstate-of-the-art training equipmentand ergometers, as well as a beach-front clubhouse. ZLAC is an acronymfor the names of the women whofounded the club in San Diego in1892, making it the oldest women’srowing club in the world.For more info contact CoachAndrew Kong [email protected], zlac.org
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Accredited by the American CampAssociation, these marine scienceprograms for youth ages 4 to 15inspire understanding and steward-ship of the ocean and its inhabitantsthrough exciting field adventures,interactive experiences, and class-room learning. Discover ocean habi-tats, learn about marine biology,meet live animals, and learn to surfor snorkel with fun day- and week-
long camps. With so many choices insummer experiences, choosing aBirch Aquarium Summer LearningAdventure Camp is an affordable andsound investment in your child'slearning. Camps run from June 29 toSeptember 4, 2009. For more information, visit aquari-um.ucsd.edu or call 858-534-7336.
Make a Splash at Birch Aquarium at Scripps’Summer Learning Adventure Camps!
Winner of Nickelodeon’s 2008 Par-ents’ Pick Award for Best |Summer Day Camp in San Diego, offers unique, fun and educationalcamps for kindergarteners througheighth graders. Campers experience adventure and fun through a varietyof half and full day camps rangingfrom academics (Edible Math Creations, Magic of Science, Literature Fun, Creative Writing &Poetry, Chess, Engineering Funda-mentals, Future Architects, Spanish,Ancient Treasures & Mysteries) andthe arts (Dance, Ceramics, Cartoon-ing, Sewing, Painting, Musical Theater, Rock-n-Roll Boot Camp,Claymation) to sports (Olympic &Theatrical Fencing, Golf, Cheerlead-ing, Basketball, Football, Soccer,Yoga, Tumbling) and much more (TopChefs, Digital Photography, Webkinz World, Robotics, ProjectRunway, Space Quest, Technology,Movie Making, Video Game Design,NASA Space Camp, CIT LeadershipAcademy, Jr. Detective, Behind theScenes of Disney & Pixar, etc.)
Register online atwww.tcslj.org2225 Torrey Pines Lane,La Jolla, 92037, 858-454-0184
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nationally recognized as one of theTop ball handling camps in the world.Advantage was named by sportsillustrated as one of the top twocamps in the country. Come meetone of the top coaching staffs in theworld. Learn from the pros. Our stu-dents will build on their ball-handlingskills by learning lighting-quick, one-handed moves off the dribble. Ourmethods and our reputation clearlysets Advantage Basketball Camps atthe top of the list. Advantage Basket-ball Camps are consistently rated asone of the top basketball ball-han-dling camps in the world.
One concern of parents sendingchildren to computer-based camps ishow active the experience will be.Will the whole day be spent in front ofthe computer? How can I balance mychild’s interest in technology with mydesire for them to have a physicallyactive camp experience? One optionis to sign up separately for computer-based camps and for sports camps.The costs, however, can add upquickly. An alternative is to considerprograms that balance the two areaswith very unique experiences. Stu-dents looking to combine an interestin filmmaking with an interest inskateboarding can participate in aweeklong camp called Skateboardingand Filmmaking with the DigitalMedia Academy (DMA). Teens visitthree skate parks and receiveinstruction from experts while alsocapturing the action on film. In astate of the art classroom studio, stu-dents learn to edit and integrate spe-cial effects to create a skateboardingvideo. This camp will be offered atUCSD. DMA also offers a Surfing andFilmmaking camp at UCSD. Studentsimprove surfing skills and create avideo.For more information on thesecamps, including dates, and onother DMA camps for kids andteens, please visit digitalmediaacademy.org or call 866-656-3342.
Finding a Balanced Camp: Technology andthe Outdoors
The Bishop’s School’s Summer Ses-sion. June 22 to July 22, 2009 for stu-dents in grades 5 to adult. Summersession offers morning and afternoonclasses for credit, enrichment, prepa-ration, and review. Fun special pro-grams include SUPERCAMP, Science
Camp for girls only, and Chess Camp.Openings still available in these finecourses that include English, math,art, dance and theater, Spanish, andeconomics. Information for registra-tion and fees are accessible on TheBishop’s School web site bishops.com,
or by contacting Julie Zedalis, Direc-tor of Summer Session, at [email protected] or (858) 459-4021, Ext.773. Come celebrate summer andlearning on Bishop’s beautiful cam-pus in La Jolla.
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Summers are about having fun. Atime to spend with friends. A time tomake memories and share experi-ences that last a lifetime. That is whatSummer Camp at La Jolla HighSchool is all about. Our camp offers awide range of activities for childrenages 4–13. Activities include arts andcrafts, computers, filed trips, themed
days, swim lessons, and free swim. Have a child who is interested in
sports or art? If so, try one of ourspecialty camps for ages 7–13. Spe-cialty Camps being offered this yearinclude soccer, basketball, aquatics,water polo, and art. Our SpecialtyCamps run Monday through Thurs-day from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and can be
taken as an individual camp or com-bined with our full day youth camp.
For more information regardingSummer Camp at La Jolla HighSchool please call 858-456-0945 orvisit cfaquatics.org.
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Claytime Ceramics Camps offer agood balance of indoor and outdooractivities. Children begin their daywith a walk by the tidepools (oneblock away from the studio), fol-lowed by warmup exercises at thestudio.
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The Summer Academy of the Artsat The Winston School from12:45–3:45 p.m. from July 6ththrough the 24th is a great opportu-nity for student immersion in a musi-cal production. Open to students ingrades 7–12 (and recent graduates),participants will work with fourteachers and be exposed to allaspects of the production, from dra-
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Warren-Walker School is offeringan adventure-filled summer for chil-dren 3 years old to entering 6thgrade. Prekindergarten students willdo the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie and theHula” as they travel through a differ-ent state each week experiencinghands-on activities, music, waterplay, and crafts. Each week-longcamp is taught by our own experi-enced teachers.
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Wells Academic Solutions has pro-vided individualized tutoring pro-grams for over ten years. This sum-mer, Wells will continue to provideone-on-one academic tutoring andISEE & SAT test prep.
We’re excited to offer summercourses for small groups. Our 90-minute structure and convenientscheduling will keep young mindsand hands engaged. Our one or two-
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Mission Beach hopes tolight the way
Mission Beach Town Council willdiscuss plans to test run a solar-powered lantern along MissionBeach boardwalk this summer withhopes to eventually replace all thelight fixtures. The board will consid-er the type and placement of thelantern at its meeting on May 13 at7 p.m. in the community room nextto the gym at Belmont Park.
Mission Beach Town Councilmember Bob Craig, active in thecommunity on beautification pro-jects, said he wants to use funds setaside by the Mission BeachWomen’s Club to purchase a singlelantern and install it along theboardwalk for one year.
“Right now we have these uglymetal poles with speed signs,” Craigsaid. Our goal is to replace thosewith lanterns and the signs.”
Craig said a new lantern systemwould save energy, provide addition-al lighting and make the area looknicer.The town council plans to workwith a private company named CoreEnergy Concepts to install the firstlantern.
“If it works, we’ll proceed fromthere.” Craig said.
The cost to install one solar-pow-ered lamp ranges from $4,000 to$6,000, according to Kate Reifers, arepresentative of Core Energy Con-cepts.
The Mission Beach Women’s Clubhas set aside approximately $5,000to fix lighting along Mission Beachand around the bay.
The women’s club, however, has-n’t decided which model to pur-chase.
“The money is available but wehaven’t agreed yet on what addi-tional lighting we would release itfor,” said Mary Wilmont, co-chair ofthe Mission Beach Women’s Club’sgiving committee.
Discover PB hosts bocce ball tournament.
Discover Pacific Beach launchesits first annual bocce ball tourna-ment on Saturday, May 9 from noonto 5 p.m. at Kate Sessions Park onLamont St. Proceeds from the eventwill fund improvement projects likestreet cleaning and trash cans.
Players of all competitive levelsare welcomed. Entry for a team offour costs $150 that includes lunchand raffle prizes. Discover PB is alsoseeking sponsors and in-kind dona-tions. Visit www.pacificbeach.org forentry forms, call (858) 273-3303 oremail [email protected].
Karl Strauss brews festival, benefit
Karl Strauss Brewing Companywill hold its sixth annual Beach toBrewery festival on May 9 from 2 to7 p.m. at the Pacific Beach Brewery,5985 Santa Fe Street.
Guests can sample 20 differentbeers for 20 years, including specialanniversary brews, along with a dif-ferent cask that will be tapped everyhour. Tours will be given of the
recent brewery expansion that hasenabled the company to bottle itsbeer in-house. Playing at the festivalwill be musical groups Tapes ‘NTapes, Delta Spirit, Get Back Lorettaand Stranger.
The event will benefit the Surfrid-er Foundation, as well as celebratethe brewery’s 20th anniversary.
Tickets are $20 in advance and$25 at the door. Parking is limited,and free shuttles will run from thePacific Beach Library andDustyRhodes Park in Ocean Beachthroughout the day. Visitors arealso encouraged to ride their bicy-cles. For more information or topurchase tickets visitwww.karlstrauss.com.
PB Concerts see greenCounty Supervisor Pam Slater-
Price will help keep Pacific Beach’sConcerts on the Green alivethrough a $3,000 grant to thePacific Beach Community Founda-tion that hosts the event. Five con-certs are planned for July 19 and
26 and Aug. 2, 9 and 16 at KateSessions Park.
Bay flushed with cashMission Bay Park will net approx-
imately $30 million this year, notincluding rent from the MissionBay RV Resort that will net approxi-mately $1 million this year, report-ed Asset Manager Gary Jones forthe city’s Real Estate Assets. So far,the city has collected $21 million.
Free smoke alarms for seniors
The Burn Institute is offering toinstall smoke alarms at the homes ofseniors, 55 and older, for freethrough April and May. Operablesmoke alarms increase the chancesof victims surviving a house fire by50 percent. Eligible seniors mustreside in the county, own their homeand not own a working smokealarm. To make an appointment call(858) 541-21277 or email [email protected].
Dirtbags hosts “Rock toRiches” book party
These difficult economic timescall for a hard drink, er, think,advises Lee Silber. The musicstore Dirtbags in Pacific Beachwill pull together the genres in itsbook release party for “Rock toRiches: Business Lessons LearnedFrom Rock Stars.” Free and opento the public, the evening kicksoff at 7 p.m. at 1135 Garnet Ave.The night features music, a rockfashion show and stories aboutwell-loved rock bands. For moreinformation visitwww.dirtbag.com
Postal workers collectfood for the hungry
San Diego residents can leave outsturdy bags of non-perishable foodfor postal workers to collect whilethey deliver the mail on May 9. Visitwww.helpstamphunger.com formore information.
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Ninety-seven teams raced 200 meters along Mission Bay in 45-foot long outrigger canoes for the Outrigger Challengeto raise money for the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl. Polynesians originally rode the ocean waves to Hawaii on canoes madefrom Koa wood. Only one team tipped their fiberglass boat into the water on April 25. Kirby Yau | BEACH & BAY PRESS
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May 1Award-winning blues/jazz gui-tarist and singer Robin Henkelperforms May 1, 8, 22, and 29,6:30 - 9:30p.m., ChateauOrleans, 926 Turquoise St., 488-6744, www.robinhenkel.com. Allages welcomed.
May 2San Diego Humane Society andSPCA’s 15th annual Walk forAnimals, registration begins 7:30a.m., walk 9 a.m.- noon, CrownPoint Shores,www.sdhumane.org/walk, (619)243-3408
Clean PB Day, sponsored by Pacif-ic Beach Town Council and BeachArea Community Court, 8 a.m.,meet 1503 Garnet Ave.
Craft Fair, Pacific Beach Woman’sClub, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., 1721Hornblend Hall, (619) 838-9299
Mexican trio Camila will performat SeaWorld’s Shamu Stadium at8 p.m. The concert, which is partof the park’s Latin music festivalViva La Música, is included withpark admission.
May 2-3, Rummage sale, includescollectibles, kitchenware, art,toys, games, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. onSaturday; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. onSunday, Pacific Beach library,4275 Cass St. Donations acceptedprior Thursday and Friday. Noclothing or furniture.
May 9 Soroptimist International of Mis-sion Bay annual yard sale, pro-ceeds benefit community pro-jects, 8 a.m.- noon, 1234Turquoise St.
Jenna Druck Foundation week-end conference: “Building theheart of communication for girlsand women,” 9:00-11:30 a.m.,Marina Village,http://jdfleadership.org
1st Annual Discover PacificBeach Bocce Ball Tourney, 12-5p.m., Kate Sessions MemorialPark, Lamont St.,www.pacificbeach.org, 273-3303
Clean-up of Pacific Beach Point,north of Tourmaline Beach, 9-11a.m., organized by PB 7thgraders, gloves and bags are pro-vided. Email Kyle Ketchum,[email protected].
May 12Beach Area Community Courtvolunteer training, 6 p.m., 1503Garnet Ave.,www.beachcommunitycourt.com,273 3303
Free presentation on Raw Foodsand Alkalinity with Chef Mindy,6:30p.m., Mission Beach Chiro-practic, 2990 Mission Blvd suite101, 539-7227
May 13Pacific Beach Town Council sun-downer, 6 p.m., San DiegoNational Bank, 1945 Garnet Ave.
May 14Pacific Beach Parking Advisory
Group, 6 p.m., Pacific BeachRecreation Center, 1405 Dia-mond St., contact Mike [email protected]
May 15National Bike to Work Dayencourages workers to ride theirbicycles to work. Refreshmentsoffered at Bicycle Discover, 742Felspar St.
Community meetings:Discover Pacific Beach Board of
Directors meets noon on first Tues-day of the month, 1503 GarnetAve. Discover PB committee meet-ings, 1503 Garnet Ave.: Design andImprovement, second Tuesday ofthe month, 4 p.m.; Hospitality TaskForce, third Wednesday of themonth, 1 p.m.; Promotions, secondWednesday of the month, 3 p.m.;PB Special Events Committee, thirdTuesday, 6 p.m.May 4
Mission Beach Women’s Club,5:30 p.m., Mission BeachWomen’s Club, 840 Santa ClaraPlace
May 13Mission Beach Town Council, 7p.m., Belmont Park communityroom, www.missionbeachtc.org
May 20 Pacific Beach Town Council, 6:30p.m., Pacific Beach Library, 4275Cass St., www.pbtowncouncil.org
May 27Pacific Beach Community Plan-ning Group meets the fourthWednesday of the month, 6:30p.m., Pacific Beach library, 4275Cass St.
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Room for one more?Nine-year old Ciara and Sean Gray, 5, of Pacific Beach encounter a sea lionpup while kayaking in Quivera Basin with their mother Kathy Miller on East-er Sunday. The sea lion attempted to join the children and mother in theirkayak but opted instead to shuffle into another boat that had pulled alongthe deck. The startled boaters quickly shooed him off their boat. The sea lionhad a yellow tag on one flipper and appeared to have a couple of fish hooksin his mouth.
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There’s more news than meets the eye. Each issuenews stories sit on the editor’s desk waiting for theirday in print in a newspaper that is squeezed tighterand tighter. Visit BBP Online and click on Web Con-tent to view stories that will only premiere on thesmall screen.
• Music writer lists his top five music picks • Lifeguards warn crowds to obey the latest laws• City will charge higher fees for special events • Woman accused of bilking charity may have doneit again at Catamaran
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Discover PB welcomed AndyHanshaw as its new executive direc-tor in March after the former direc-tor of five years, Benjamin Nicholls,stepped down in December to headthe business association in Hillcrest.
Hanshaw, 43, is not new to thegame of promoting business, rais-ing funds or organizing events. Hepreviously worked with businessassociations in Phoenix and Port-land, Ore., and most recently helpedraise $11 million for the new alum-ni center at San Diego State Univer-sity, where he was the developmentofficer for five years.
With no great plan to turn PacificBeach on its head, Hanshaw hasspent the past couple of monthsgetting to know the communitythrough community meetings, sun-downers and special functions. Heaims to begin attending real estateassociation meetings and envisionsorganizing breakfasts for local bro-kers. Hanshaw can also be found atthe spacious Discover PB headquar-ters at 1503 Garnet Ave.
“I want to be a strong partnerwith the community – with the resi-dential, business and tourist indus-tries,” Hanshaw said. “It’s impor-tant for us to be a strong partner tomake Pacific Beach a clean, safeand vibrant business community.”
Hanshaw’s first push was tolaunch a new website, going virtualon April 14, that provides a directo-ry of area businesses under the slo-gan “Eat, drink, shop, think PB!”Still under construction, the websitewill also help guests plan their visitand view a calendar of events.
Hanshaw has broadened thestreet banner concept from quaintwelcome signs of beaches and sea-gulls to eight-foot-long personalizedbanners that announce PacificBeach and advertise a businessbelow (for a price). The banners will
hang in a variety of designs like theroyal purple banner that features ashining sun and the words “sun-fest” and “free admission.” The ban-ners will hang along GarnetAvenue, Grand Avenue and MissionBoulevard and will be taken downonly for beachfest and holiday deco-rations. Businesses can purchase anadvertising spot for $200 for fivemonths or $350 for 10 months.
Hanshaw is also toying with theidea of setting out recycling bins onthe streets and has met with Shore-line Media, a business interested insetting up a pilot program in PacificBeach and downtown’s GaslampQuarter. The business would man-age the recycling and earn revenuefrom advertisement on the cans.
“We live by the beautiful oceanand I think we should think aboutthese things,” Hanshaw said. “Itwas not high on the list before I gothere but it makes a lot of sense.”
The new executive said he is alsointerested in revisiting the conversa-tion about establishing a Mainte-nance Assessment District (MAD)that many residents had previouslyopposed, in part, because they didn’tfavor cleaning up after businesses.
“[MAD] may be something thatwe look at but it needs communityinvolvement and it needs to be inclu-sive,” Hanshaw said.
Discover PB’s board of directorsreviewed 160 resumes and inter-
viewed 20 people for the position.Board President Mike McNeill saidthe board was impressed that Han-shaw had launched the Bike the Baybicycle ride that swings around Mis-sion Bay and over the Coronadobridge and that attracts 2,000 peo-ple. McNeill said it proves Hanshawis adept at organizing large events,which is crucial since his mainresponsibility will be to organizePacific BeachFest. The festival draws50,000 people.
“We narrowed it down to the finalthree [people],” McNeill said. “He’shad other BID experiences, is veryfamiliar with the beach area, is driv-en, has good management skills andinterviewed very well.”
Hanshaw is an avid cyclist whoimagines creating an event to cele-brate the bicycling community inPacific Beach. He also wants tomake the area safer for bicycling.
“People are forced to ride on thesidewalk on Grand, Garnet and Mis-sion Boulevard,” Hanshaw said. “Iwould love to see a bike transporta-tion committee.”
The business community pays forHanshaw and Program DirectorSara Berns to carry out the dailytask of promoting PB as part of thecity’s Business Improvement Districtprogram (BID). Each business paysthe city a fee for the area BID as partof its business license, and the cityreimburses Discover PB for its work.A volunteer board of directors over-sees Discover PB, which is registeredas a nonprofit. Four volunteer com-mittees tackle specific issues: designand improvement, hospitality taskforce, promotions and PB SpecialEvents Committee.
Raised in Arizona, Hanshawspent many summers sailing onMission Bay with his father. Hemoved to San Diego after graduatingfrom Arizona State University in
Meet Discover PB’s new exec.BY ADRIANE TILLMAN | BEACH&BAY PRESS
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Little did Paul Holz know when hewas helping his father renovate thefront half of the red brick building at957 Turquoise street in the 60's thatone day he and his wife would “retire”and in June 2008 open the gift shop oftheir dreams.
Upon entering you are embraced bythe calm, easy going, no-pressureatmosphere in which to browse. Youare enchanted by the attention todetail in merchandising displays andcustomer service.
Barbara and Paul grew up, attendedschool and married here in the beach.Together they ran a successful camerashop, photo lab and gift store in PointLoma for many years and are nowfinally close to home.
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More than a decade ago, Mis-sion Bay High School’s basketballcoach and parents pulled togetherfunds to designate a room to theboys athletic teams to meet andstore their personal gear. Now it’stime to do the same for the femaleathletes, decided a few MissionBay mothers.
The parents raised nearly$24,000 to renovate a storageroom into an environmentallyfriendly team room comprisingrecycled materials.
Las Patronas, a volunteer groupthat provides grants to nonprofits,donated $20,000 for cabinets andlockers. The high school’s alumniassociation raised money forultra-efficient ceiling fans andlow violate organic compound(VOC) paint for the walls. MissionBeach Woman’s Club offered$4,000 to install recycled rubberfloors.
“What is really special in mymind about this project is thattwo women-run organizations –Las Patronas and Mission BeachWoman’s Club – were the largedonors for the girls team room,”said Pam Deitz, director of thehigh school’s alumni association.Deitz has a child at Mission BayHigh School and a child at PacificBeach Middle School. “They madethis vision possible for our youngwomen. It is a fabulous mes-sage.”
A parent of two basketball ath-letes at the high school, KristenVictor spearheaded the projectand wrote the grant with JenniferTandy, another parent at theschool. Pat Hom, president of theParent Teacher Organization, andCrystal Frasca, head of the PEdepartment, assisted the effort.
“There was no financial sup-port offered whatsoever [by theschool],” Victor said. “Iapproached the principal and shesaid, ‘Here’s the room but there’sno money.’”
A few thousand is still neededto complete the girls team room.
An interior designer, Victorbelieved the room should be reno-vated as environmentally friendlyas possible. For example, the cabi-nets are made of recycled materi-als with water-based glues andstains that do not containformaldehyde.
“You don’t want to producetoxins when athletes are workingout,” Victor said. “It’s about mak-ing choices that don’t providethat.”
Victor has also written an edu-cational model for the district out-lining solutions and products formaking “green choices.”
“We’re very grateful and veryappreciative of the efforts of thewomen, particularly Kristen Vic-tor,” said Mission Bay PrincipalCheryl Seelos, who had said theschool budget could not fund ren-ovations for the team room.
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Bryan Legge tosses a horseshoeduring the Old Mission Beach Ath-letic Club’s annual horseshoe tour-nament at Mariner’s Point thatraised nearly $3,000 for UCSD can-cer research. The next tournamenttakes place Aug. 2 at 11:30 a.m. atMariner’s Point.
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Tuesday, May 19th 6:30-8:00 p.m.Lawrence Family Jewish
Community Center4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, Ca 92037
We will discuss ways to build wealth in a down market and
create a positive cash flow.
For info contact: Daniel Singer [email protected]
or Tyson Hempel at [email protected]
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ner of Garnet and Jewell
OUTLET CENTER DOORS WINDOWS We
have warehouse full of Doors, Windows,
Flooring reduced Prices (858) 268-0679
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An All Volunteer
Non Profit CorporationLucky was rescued off thestreets of SE San Diego aban-doned by a roadside. Lucky andmany other Rescued Cats andKittens are looking for loving
permanent homes. Come visit them at the La JollaPetsmart located in La Jolla Village Square.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS 100
General Help Wanted
HELP WANTED 250
Misc. For Trade
Misc. For Sale
Garage/Yard Sales
ITEMS FOR SALE 300HAIR EXPO Jennifer is offering great dealson hair! Mens haircut 15.00, womens hair-cut 30.00 and partial hi-lites and cut for90.00 with over 20 years experience call foran appt. at 858-531-9244 or just walk-in,Hours are tues-fri 11;00 to 6;00 and sat10;00 to 4;00 hope tp see you soon (858)531-9244
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LOCAL HOME & IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Small & Larger Projects. 30Years Experience. Full liability, License#484989 Howard Builders / Peter Howard619-250-0292
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Handyman - Construction
Financial
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PETS & PET SERVICES 400
Classes
PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS!
SHEBASheba A102583 — She is a 3-year-old
Siamese mix who came to the shelter withher 4 kittens. Sheba's kittens have all been
adopted to great homes, but the poor mommacat remains at the shelter. She has a crookedfront paw that we x rayed and it is likely the
result of an old fracture. It does not needmedical treatment, and she gets along fine.She has become a bit shy and somewhat
fearful after her kittens were adopted and no-one seems to be interested in her. She
deserves a loving home, she has been a greatmomma cat and was happy with a family. Sheis altered, vaccinated, microchipped and we
will send her x-rays and medical recordswith the adopter.
Please call SNAP volunteer at760/815-0945
525-3057
MISC. SERV. OFFERED 450
www.focas-sandiego.orgor call 619.685.3536
FOCASFRIENDS OF COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTERS
James is a very special 2-year-oldChihuahua mix who weighs just 10
pounds. He has a feisty personality andwill do best in a quiet, adult-only homewhere he can rule the roost as your only
pet. James loves long walks, knows“sit,” is housetrained and crate trained.
This little guy is being fostered in a private home as part of the FOCAS
rescue program. To arrange a meeting,call 619-750-7755. His $150 adoption
fee includes microchip, license,vaccinations and he is neutered.
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Roofing
HANDYMANSERVICENo job too small!
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Installation
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(Not a contractor)
ED’S
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RENTALS 750
Rentals
RENTALS 750
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Ten-unit condo project, plus retail near USD,Del Mar, water view home. Buy, or leaseoption 21,000 ft Kearny Mesa office building.Idaho Resort F & C $695,000, 36 ft sale boat.Try your sale, exchange ideas? Geo.Jonilonis, Rltr. 619 454 4151
DEL MAR WATER VIEW HOME lease swapor sale. 10 unit condo/retail project near USD.Idaho resort on Salmon River. Pacific BeachMotel. 22,000 Sq Ft Kearny Mesa Officebuilding. All for sale/exchange. 619 4544151, Realtor Geo. Jonilonis
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SERVING S.D. SINCE 1967
INVESTMENT PROPERTYSPECIALISTS,
SALES & EXCHANGESAPARTMENTS • OFFICE BUILDINGS
COMMERCIAL•LEASING•FEE COUNSELING• RESORT PROPERTIES ANYWHERE• REAL ESTATE PROBLEM SOLVING
3536 Ashford St., San Diego, CA 92111in Clairemont.
[email protected] 760-431-4744
GEORGE JONILONIS“The Estate Builder”
858-278-4040
Investment Properties
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10% Senior Discount
Evictions, cleanouts, construction debris,
tree trimming, etc.We are
eco friendly
The Pool Service & Repair people you keep.
30 yrs in the neighborhood
(858) 277-7096TOM RIVES Cont. Lic# 445392
SWIMCARE
Ocean Home Services
Only $35/hr. Master Carpenter w/ 25 years experience.
Interior /exterior woodworking (ex-termite inspector)
Quality design fence work wood /vinyl
Professionally Installedwindows & doors
Drywall Install/Repairand finish work.
Detail Quality PaintingLight Electrial & Plumbing
Call Scott
(619) 241-1231not licensed
High Quality Home Improvement
RENT-A-HUSBANDHandyman with 20 years experience.
Many Skills • Hourly or BidPrompt & Professional
Insured
Ask for Bob858-454-5922
Non-licensed
CONCRETE MASONRYSTRUCTURAL & DECORATIVE
BRICK • BLOCKSTONE • TILECONCRETEDRAINAGE30 years experience
References & Portfolio
William CarsonLicensed & Insured Lic #638122
All Masonry Construction
(858) 459-0959
CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN“Turning Dreams into Reality”
Donovan Mahoney Company(858) 414-4175
certification No:721632
t Residential Remodelst Unique Deckst Skilled Carpentry
Quality Service & Affordable Rates
GILBERT’S CONCRETEAll Phases of Concrete
Driveways · Patios · SidewalksInsured · BBB Member
www.gilbertsconcreteconstruction.comCALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE 619-253-8775
Lic. #786215
Jose’sGardening Clean-upHedges hauling • Reasonable RatesFree Estimates • References
619-847-1535
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• COMPLETE WEEKLYMAINTENANCE
• FENCES• TREE TRIMMING• SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
& REPAIRS• DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION• CLEANUP & HAULING• LOWEST PRICES
GUARANTEED
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SERVICE DIRECTORY - BEACH & BAY PRESS
GARDENING·LANDSCAPING
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ROOFINGGUTTERS
619-527-2227
A+ Construction Inc.
• Acoustic Removal• Re-texturing• Serving SD for over 18yrs.• Profesional & Best PricesBetter Business Bureau MemberLic#810245 • Bonded • Insured
NEW CONSTRUCTIONOR REMODELS
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• ARTISTIC TREE LACING
• TREE & STUMP REMOVAL
(858) 270-1742Fully licensed and insured. Lic# 723867
CROWN POINTCLIPPERS, INC.
T R E E S E R V I C E
ELECTRICAL
Clean, Quality Work!• Residential / Commercial• Service / Repair - Panels• Custom Lighting / SpasBonded & Insured • License #903497
(619) 843-9291
JACOB’SELECTRIC
PRO TREESTheron Winsby
Certified Arborist• Tree Health• Tree Removal• Organic Maintenance• Pest Control• Landscape• Maintenance
(760)753-4800lic# 894013
PET CARE
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1-866-961-1722
When was your chimneylast checked?
Every year structural problemsand flammabledeposits risk thehomes and safety of 1,000s of families
At Chimney Sweeps we don’t justclean chimneys, we maintain them!
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(619) 226-6425or Visit
PointLomaHypnosis.com
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CONSTRUCTION
JB’s WindowCleaning & Service
• Mini Blinds
• Screens
• Mirrors
Call(619)
248-2778
Pressure WashingExperienced
TREE SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
(619) 795-9429www.chuckiespainting.com
[email protected] & Insured • CA Lic. #925325
Chuckie’s Painting Company
Dr. Tai-NanWang
L.Ac OMD
• Stress/Anxiety• Female Disorders• Headaches• Arthritis
• Myalgia• Asthma
• Sports Injuries• Neck & Back Pain
Acupuncture and Herbs
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lifestrong.com
A VETERAN HAULINGInsured · Reliable
Best Prices & Free Estimates10% Discount - Senior & Veteran
Call A Veteran619-225-8362
ORGANIZING
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COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIALINDUSTRIAL • HOA’S
Guaranteed Work · Power Washing25 Years Exp. · References Available
MARC CASSON858-627-0639
[email protected] Coolidge St., San Diego, CA 92111
FREE ESTIMATE!
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#1 Painting Contractor
CLEANING
Serving San Diego Over 30 Years619-223-2370FREE ESTIMATES
• Interior • Exterior • Commercial• Residential
Licensed & Insured
POINT LOMA LANDSCAPESAVE MONEY & WATER NOW!
(619) 523-4900 • Lawn Substitutes • Same Day Sprinkler Repair • Outdoor Living Areas • Natives & Water wise Plants• F lagstone • Pavers • Brick• Irrigation & Drip Systems • Rock, Mulch, Bark Delivery• We Install & Repair it All
Every Job is a ReferencePOINTLOMALANDSCAPE.COM Lic# 783646
POOL CARE
TOTAL HOME CARE:Repair, Maintenance & Upgrades forHome, Office & Rental Properties24-Hour Emergency ServiceServing San Diego since 1999
619.674.8967CA Lic #2007028551
Trinity HomeMaintenance
ONE HOUR FREE!*Half day minimum / new clients only.
Licensed General Contractor#928187
WINDOW CLEANING
PAINTING
Jonathan NashCertified Arborist
20 Years Experience
FREE ESTIMATES
(619) 887-1887Lic. # 923214 • Insured
• Hazardous Removals• Specialty Trimming• Stumpgrinds
Taylor Made
WINDOWCLEANING
services offered:•Interior & ExteriorWindow Cleaning
•Construction Clean-up•Residential•Small Commercial•Store Fronts
619.981.0169licensed & insured
HANDYMAN
Pacific ParadisePools, Ponds, and Spas
(858) 270-7800
Retail Store Pool & Spa Service & Repair
Full Selection of Pool CareProducts, Toys and much more
4937 Cass. St. P.B. 92109pacificparadisesd.com
Serving the beach communities
Plumbing & Heatingfor 99 years.
858-454-4258Lic #573106
AFFORDABLEHOUSE PAINTING
3rd Generation Painter.Ranked one of the
best in town.Interior/Exteriors.We also do repairs
and specialty coatings.Free Estimates.
Call Now!
858-504-1001Lic. # 833455
FREE ESTIMATE!Painting Division:
Interior/Exterior Painting, Repairs,Power Washing, Caulking & Seal-ing, Stucco, wood replacement,epoxy coatings and Much More!
(619) 665-0754
Establishedin 1995
Call Paint Division Representative, JohnLicense #B-71031/B-C-33
Scott Smith, has been serving thebeach communities since 1979.
858-272-ROOF (7663)619-224-ROOF (7663)
ROOFING
www.DeLaCruzLandscaping.com
Custom LandscapesResidential & Commercial
MaintenanceLandscape Lighting
Drip Irrigation & TroubleshootingTree Trimming & Wood FencesDrought Tolerant Landscapes
619 200-7663LIC#808864Cleaning Service
by Cecilia SanchezFamily owned & operated
15 years experience.
Office, residential &vacancy cleanings
#1 vacation rental experts
Free estimates& excellent references
(619) 248-5238
CONSTRUCTION
Small Job Experts25 Years Experience
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10% DiscountActive Military & Seniors
• Remodeling • Handyman• Electrical • Plumbing
858.382.1140Insured Free Estimates Lic# 92394
Past Termite InspectorPest & Dry Rot Damage
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858.366.2240 License#911234
PLUMBING
KELLEYPAINTINGSan Diego Business for over 14 years
• Full Service • Interior/Exterior• Power Washing • Stucco Repair• Residential/Commercial
Call for a FREE ESTIMATE
(619) [email protected]# 706902
10% SENIOR DISCOUNT
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Are you ready for a brand new efficient and organized you?
Then you are ready for Your Own Girl Friday
www.yourowngirlfriday.comStacey Blanchet (619) 997-7601
PEACE
FLOORS
D.K. TILERepairs, re-grouts & installations of all ceramic tile & stone. All work done by owner.
Free Estimates Lic # 428658858.566.7454 858.382.2472
HAULING
REMODELING
PAINTING
CHIMNEY SWEEP GARDENING·LANDSCAPING
Re-StuccoSpecialists
Interior Plaster/Drywall Repairs
Repairs • Lath & PlasterRe-Stucco • Custom WorkClean • Reliable • Reasonable
D’arlex619-846-2734 Cell
619- 265-9294 HomeEmail: [email protected]
All Work Guaranteed
30+ Tears ExperienceLic. # 694956
TREE SERVICES
STUCCO
FIT-OVER-50
Former gym owner has the answers
www.lindanickey.com
FITNESS
REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY · BEACH & BAY PRESS
EXCITING ONE OF A KIND HOME
Top to bottom remodel on this 1927 Pacific Beach beauty sitting majestically on a
rare oversized lot. Just blocks to the ocean. Home features 4 bedrooms, 3+ baths,
custom windows, cabinets, crown molding, bamboo floors, high end appliances,
ocean views and more. Be one of the first to view. Offered at $1,195,000.
NEARING COMPLETION 1104 MISSOURI ST. 92109
GRAND OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, APRIL 26th, 2009 1-4pm
OPEN SUNDAY 1-4
STAY, SEE &DREAM
SAN DIEGO
858.490.6129www.stacimalloy.com
Four fabulous 2- and 3-bedroom NEWconstruction condos in the heart ofPacific Beach! All units are move-in readywith private garages, outdoor living andmany upgrades! A Must See!
Staci Malloy
Just Listed!
Coastal Properties
Working withKathy Evans
Erika Spears Spring into a New Home!• Interest rates are at historic lows.
• Prices have adjusted from the 2004–2005values!
• Take advantage of the $8K tax credit for1st time buyers and/or the $10K tax creditfor purchasing new construction.*
*Call me for [email protected]
Coastal Properties
Kathy Evans
858.488.SELL
Grand Opening May 16&17The New Jewel of Pacific Beach.
1835 Chalcedony2 Brand New Single Family Homes.Just imagine enjoying 2,300 sq ft. ofnew & elegant living. Each home has
4BRs, built-in office area, large penthouse room that opens to large bay
& ocean view deck.PRICED TO MOVE YOU!
isellbeach.com
New
BernieSOSna
“I’LL COME TO YOUR RESCUE”WWW.BERNIESOSNA.COM
(619) 977-4334 CELL(858) 490-6127 DIRECT
Work with a Beach SpecialistLa Jolla
• New Construction• 3BR/2.5BA• Solar Electric• Air Conditioning• 2-car Garage• Draper Ave in
“the Village”
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CABOSAN LUCASREAL ESTATE
Cell: 011-521 (624) 121-3183Office: 011-52 (624) 144-4169
Fax: 011-52 (624) 144-3365U.S. Ph: 1-858-926-5891
AIRFARE MAY BE REIMBURSEDTHESE PROPERTIES ARE BANKRUPTCY PROOF!
OPEN HOUSE directory
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THOSE PROPERTIES IN BOLDFACE LOOK FOR THEIR ADS IN THIS ISSUE. DEADLINE FOR THE OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY IS NOON ON TUESDAYS.
LA JOLLA, cont.Sun 1-4pm 5450 La Jolla Blvd #D20 2br/2ba $1,589,000 Andrew Jabro 858-525-5498Sun 1-4pm 1246 Savoy Street 3br/1.5Ba $987,500 Cindy Wing 619-223-9464Sun 1:30-4pm 347 Vista De La Playa 5br/3ba $4,795,000 Sue Walsh 858-864-4116
PACIFIC BEACH M,Tu & Th 1-4 4935 Pacifica, 3bd/2ba $875,000 Karen and Mike Dodge 619-379-1194Sat 11-3 3955 Gresham 3BR/3BA $699,000-$709,000 Staci Malloy 858/273-2121Sat 1-3 2387 Wilbur Ave. 4BR/3BA $825,000 Marie Tolstad 858-705-1444Sun 1-4pm 1114 Oiver Ave 3 units $1,115,000 SUSAN RONIS 858/274-9548Sun 1-4pm 1955 Diamond Street, 3bd/2ba $459,000 Karen and Mike Dodge 619-379-1194Sun 1-4pm 4935 Pacifica, 3bd/2ba $875,000 Karen and Mike Dodge 619-379-1194Sun 1-4pm 1104 Missouri, 4bd/3ba $1,195,000 Karen and Mike Dodge 619-379-1194Sun 1-4pm 4040 Rivier 3BR/3BA $699,000 Rob Merten 858/273-2121Sun 1-4pm 625 Beryl St. 3BR/2BA $869,000 Paul Thackrey 858-752-0603Sun 1-4pm 4218-4220 Kendall 2BR/1BA $1,150,000 Marie Tolstad 858-705-1444
MISSION BEACHSun 1-4pm 714 Kingston Ct. 3BR/2BA $940,000 Pete Buntemeyer 858-483-0101
POINT LOMASat&Sun 11-4pm 821 Armada Terrace 4BR/3BA $2,475,000 Robert Realty 619 852 8827Sun 11-4pm 3345 Lucinda St 3BR/3BA $1575000 Robert Realty 619 852 8827Sun 11-4pm 3725 Southernwood Wy 4BR/3.5BA $1,250,000 Robert Realty 619 852 8827
SORENTO VALLEYSun 1-4pm 551 Windward Ridge Way 4BR/3BA $584,900 Craig Henderson 858-922-0367
The House Doctor RxAll Trades. All Problems. Fixed .
#1 in customer Service, Very Reasonable
858.245.1381contractor’s lic # 507762
LA JOLLA Fri–Sun 1-5pm 6015 Camino de la Costa 5BR/3BA $4,600,000 Eric Christian Eaton 858 349-7566Fri 3-6pm 8728 Robinhood Lane 5br/3ba $1,499,000-$1,574,876 Andrew Jabro 858-525-5498Sat 12-3pm 7964 Calle de La Plata 5br/4ba $2,995,000 Michelle Serafini 858.829.6210Sat 11-4pm 7536-7544 Draper 3BR/3BA $749,000-$829,000 Terry Mobley 858/273-2121Sat & Sun 1-4pm 1591 Loring Street 4BR - 3 BA $ 1,749,000 Maxine & Marti Gellens 855-551-6630Sat & Sun1-4pm 331 Play del Norte 5BR - 5 BA $2,950,000 Maxine & Marti Gellens 855-551-6630Sat & Sun 1-5pm 1590 Coast Walk 5br / 6ba $8,500,000 Irene Chandler and Jim Shultz 858.775.6782Sat & Sun 1-5pm 2610 Inyaha 5br / 6ba $5,350,000 Irene Chandler 858.775.6782Sat & Sun 1-5pm 7666 Hillside 4br /5.5 $4,490,000 Irene Chandler and Jim Shultz 858.775.6782Sat 1-4 pm 2292 Bonair St 3br/2.5ba - $1,200,000 to $1,350,876 Jim McInernery 858-551-7233Sat 1-4 pm 1327 Torrey Pines 3bd/3 bth - $1,345,000 Jim McInernery 858-551-7233Sat 1-4 pm 515 Bonair S 3BR/2BA $1,595,000 Greg Noonan 858-551-3302Sat 1-4 pm 1228 Cave St 3BR/3.5BA $1,195,000 Greg Noonan 858-551-3302Sun 12-3pm 7421 Via Capri 4br/4ba $1,900,000 - $2,200,876 Jim McInernery 858-551-7233Sun 1-4pm 375 Coast #C 2bed/2ba $2,300,000 Karen Ekroos 858-735-9299Sun 1-4pm 1919 Spindrift 3BR/2.5Ba $3,995,000 Brant Westfall 858.922.8610Sun 1-4pm 2521 Via Viesta 4Br/3.5BA $1,975,000 Jennie Williams 619.261.7636Sun 1-4pm 4368 Bermuda Circle 2BR/2BA $859,000 Cher Conner 858-361-8714Sun 1-4pm 1000 Genter # 304 3br/3.5ba $1195,000 Carol Hernstad (858)775 4473Sun 1-4pm 292 Bonair St – 3 bd/2.5 ba - $1,200,000 to $1,350,876 Tim Hines 619.316.2604Sun 1-4pm 1327 Torrey Pines – 3bd/3 bth - $1,345,000 Jim Holland (858) 405-6442Sun 1-4pm 7555 Eads Ave. #4 2BR/2BA $975,000-$1,100,876 David Schroedl • 858-459-0202Sun 1-4pm 1353 West Muirlands 3BR/2.5BA $2,450,000-$2,795,876 David Schroedl • 858-459-0202Sun 1-4pm 205 Fern Glen $1,700,000 - $1,900,876 David Schroedl • 858-459-0202Sun 1-4pm 7964 Calle de La Plata 5br/4ba $2,995,000 Michelle Serafini 858.829.6210Sun 1-4pm 5667 Linda Rosa 3br/2ba $1,268,000 Ozstar De Jourday 619.248.7827Sun 1-4pm 329 Bonair, #5 3br/2.5ba $899,000 Ozstar De Jourday 619.248.7827Sun 1-4pm 3940 Gresham #224 2br / 2ba $1,150,000 Irene Chandler and Jim Shultz 858.775.6782Sun 1-4pm 337-341 Playa Del Sur 1br/1ba $945,000 Ed Mracek 858.382.6006, Sun 1-4pm 5721 La Jolla Hermosa 3br/3ba $1,895,000 Peter VanRossum 858.204.3221Sun 1-4pm 1663 Bahia Vista Way 4br/4ba $2,795,000 Peter VanRossum 858.204.3221Sun 1-4pm 7536-7544 Draper 3BR/3BA $749,000-$829,000 Sandra Hatherley 858/273-2121Sun 1-4pm 7248 Encelia Drive, 4br/4.5ba $4,400,000 Dana Horne 858-945-3004
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