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Balboa Mesa Shopping Center Unveils Fresh Look and New Stores

OOne of Clairemont’s landmark shopping centers is emerging

from its plywood and construction fencing to reveal a whole new Balboa Mesa. Located on the southeast corner of Balboa and Genesee (what some call the “center of the universe”), Regency Centers, the owner and developer, has invested $14 million in the remodel. “We wanted to give Clairemont a shopping center with a fresh new look,” said Gregg Sadowsky, Regency’s Senior Vice President. “We don’t feel it’s ours as much as it is the community’s.”

The new and improved Balboa Mesa will still be anchored by Vons, CVS and Kohls, and some of Clairemont’s favorites will be back in shiny new spaces. For example, the Baskin Robbins store that has been the first job for so many Clairemont teens over the years will open later this month in a brand new building close to Balboa. Mr. Fish and Chips, which closed for repairs after a devastating fire, is also open again. And the Blarney Stone, a favorite of Irish music lovers, will remain as well.

There are also plenty of new eateries moving into the center. Already open is Pieology, a fast-growing pizzeria whose specialty is “kustom” pizzas cooked in less than 5 minutes. Moving into the center is Jersey Mike’s, a popular sandwich shop that will be in the former Coffee Bean space. Between Jersey Mike’s and Mr. Fish and Chips will be another restaurant (Gregg couldn’t

reveal the name yet) and there will be an outdoor dining patio in front of the three restaurants.

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Another new spot opening is 85°, a cafe and bakery specializing in coffee, cakes, and breads. This will be the first 85° in San Diego County; the chain is very popular in its homeland, Taiwan, and there are only a few other locations in the US, the nearest being in Irvine.

Other restaurants are currently negotiating with Regency including a sit-down restaurant that is owned by a local San Diego group. “While I can’t tell you who it is yet, I can tell you that Regency is always pleased to be able to work with local companies,” Gregg said. “In fact, we used a local construction company because we wanted the investment we made to go back into the community that will be shopping here.”

A press time, just 4 spaces in the new configuration are available to lease; all the others are leased or in the final stages of negotiations. Gregg mentioned that Regency’s website updates the center’s map whenever a new lease is signed. “The community is welcome to visit our website (www.regencycenters.com) to view the updated site map and keep up with all the new businesses coming in,” Gregg said.

One of the most frequent complaints about the old center was the parking lot. According to Gregg, it was the original 70’s-era lot, but over time as some smaller buildings were torn down, it became a maze of stop signs and curbs that required strict attention to navigate successfully. Although all improvements are not complete one new feature added to the parking lot are the bioswales.

In case the word is new to you, a bioswale is a graded and engineered landscape feature that looks like a strip of grassy plants between the lines of parking spots. The idea is that stormwater that runs off the asphalt parking lot is channeled into the bioswale. “The plant material acts as a filter so that stormwater is cleaned on the property before going into the storm drain and out to the ocean. They were designed in conjunction with the City of San Diego, and we are very glad to know we are able to help keep pollution out of the storm drains and our ocean. While working on some of these infrastructure items was a bit painful, the end result is well worth it,” Gregg said. “When all the construction is finished the flow of the parking lot will be improved and I think everyone will be happy with it.”

And in case you are wondering what happened to the controversial plan to put an In-N-Out in the center, Regency Centers decided to scrap the plans for a drive through and instead use the space for a stand-alone building that Gregg says will house one or possibly two restaurants, neither of which will be a drive-through. That building, under construction now, should be ready for new tenants this summer.

When asked what the long term plan for the center is, Gregg made a point of saying “we’re not going anywhere”, and referred to the fact that Regency isn’t in the business of “flipping” shopping centers. “We will be part of the Clairemont community for a long time,” he said.

Sometime this summer, all construction will be finished, new and old tenants will be moved in and doing business and at that point the new Balboa Mesa Shopping Center will have an “official” re-grand reopening. Soon enough Clairemont will forget the dead gas station and crazy parking lot and can just enjoy a shopping trip to Balboa Mesa!

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Bon Jovi is singing about being wanted – wanted! – dead or alive on the sound system. Basketball players are doing slam dunks on the big-screen TVs. Big dogs are sniffing anything

their leashes let them reach. A couple dozen men and women are drinking beer.

Welcome to a recent Thursday night at the Coronado Brewing Co.’s tasting room on Knoxville Street between Morena and West Morena. The dog- and kid-friendly tasting room, which opened just a year ago and still feels shiny and new, is really more a tasting area than room. It sits in a corner inside Coronado’s massive, 20,000-square-foot production brewery and there aren’t any walls between the tasting area and the brewing equipment.

It’s got a nice layout. There’s a long wooden bar with more than a dozen stools, as well as additional seating and a couple tables on the perimeter. A pergola hanging overhead helps break up the sky-high ceilings and adds a cozy feel, especially when the heaters attached to it are blasting as they are on this cool January evening.

It would be easy to sit at the bar and listen to the ’80s hair metal that’s playing, talk to the friendly bartenders and/or watch one of the two large TVs and forget all about the mammoth stainless steel fermenters and fancy Italian bottling line behind you.

Coronado’s brewers use that equipment to brew and bottle beer the company distributes to 12 states in the U.S. and six other countries. The beers made here are also served at the original Coronado brewpub over on the island.

The tasting room has 24 taps serving up a wide variety of beer styles. You can pretty much always find Coronado’s core beers here – Coronado Golden, Orange Avenue Wit, Mermaid Red, Islander IPA and Blue Ridge Coffee Stout – plus an extensive number of seasonal and specialty beers.

The specialty offerings on this night include a wheat wine, a barley wine, a brown ale, a bock, a Munich helles, a Scottish ale, a pineapple ale, a Saison, a Belgian IPA and more. If you’re a dedicated beer geek, the Coronado beers won’t blow you away. But while none of the many offerings I’ve tried have been world class, they generally are solid takes on the styles they represent and are always drinkable.

You can get four-ounce tasters, half-pints or full pints of the beers, so you can experiment with small pours of different styles or drink full glasses of the one(s) you like. If you want to take some beer home with you, Coronado sells growlers and bottles here. There also is a wide variety of Coronado Brewing swag, with everything from t-shirts to glassware to candles and even lip balm.

Coronado doesn’t have a kitchen but usually has a food truck booked. Of course, food trucks tend to be a little flaky. On this January night, my friend planned to eat dinner here only to find out the truck inexplicably shut down at 7 p.m. Good thing there’s a Roberto’s about three blocks away.

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Wanted: Girls Looking for Adventure Outdoors!

The San Diego Girl Scout Council will be co-hosting a Wilderness Adventure Open House on February 27th at Adventure 16 in Mission Valley, 7 p.m. This event is open to all girls and adults, 6th grade and above, including non-Girl Scouts. Find out how you can improve your outdoor skills, meet other adven-

turous teens and enjoy a direct pathway into the woods through this top-notch Girl Scout backpacking program. Backpack trainers and trip leaders will be on hand to give an over-view of the hiking and backpacking classes, plus a preview of our 2014 world class backpack-ing trips and hiking adventures.

You do not need to be a Girl Scout to attend. We encourage any interested girls, 6th grade and up, and their families to come and check out our hiking and backpacking pro-grams. Adventure 16 is located at 4620 Alvarado Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92120. For more information, please contact Kristi Doebler (619) 610-0818, kdoebler@sdgirlscouts.org

The San Diego Girl Scout Council’s hiking and backpacking program is highly developed — we train girls and adults from all over our county, and Orange County as well. Our slate of annual backpacking adventures includes week-long treks all over the High Sierras, sections of the John Muir, Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trail, and of course, our local mountains. Just this last summer, we had girls hut-hopping in New Hampshire in June, and summiting Mt. Whitney in August on the 70-mile High Sierra Trail.

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Spring is fast approaching, and the City of San Diego wants to help you get a jumpstart on your spring cleaning. On February 25th the City is hosting a Mini-Community Cleanup for the “Clairemont Mesa West” area. If you live on the following streets (see image below), the City’s Environmental Services department will pick up certain recyclables and non-recyclables at the point of regular trash collection by 8:00am. This includes appliances, electronics, carpeting, junk furniture, and wood and yard trimmings. This does not include light bulbs, hazardous waste, tires, or construction rubble.

If you do not live on the identified streets and wish to have a mini-cleanup in your area, please email Shirley Owen in my office at SOwen@sandiego.gov and we would be happy to schedule one for you. In the meantime, the City is working on a major cleanup event at Madison High School that would be open to all Clairemont residents in the late spring or early summer months.

Also, City staff have been working on upgrades my office requested along Balboa Avenue, thanks to funding from the Balboa Avenue Revitalization Fund. Look for a new sidewalk along Balboa from Mt. Everest Blvd. to Mt. Culebra Ave. to be finished this month. I’m also excited to see more bike lanes and the beautification of the median in front of See’s Candy in the coming months.

Finally, election day for the special mayoral election is February 11th. Please don’t forget to vote!

I It may be February, but we are excited and already planning for an uber-successful 2014 Garden Tour!

We are looking for homeowners who would love to show their gardens in this year’s tour, sponsors to help offset the cost of the tour, and volunteers for day-of activities. Much of what we raise through this annual event helps the Town Council fund community grants that we award twice a year. If you would like to showcase your garden, help sponsor the tour, and/or volunteer, please e-mail Ingrid Terpening, our Garden Tour Chair, at GardenTour@ClairemontOnline.com

Rick Richard, our CTC Membership Chairman, has worked aggressively to consolidate our membership records over the last few months. We are currently working through an idea to introduce membership cards this year for all CTC members. However, we know that there are more folks who attend our meetings than those who are active dues-paying members of our Town Council.

Sad, but true, we are a membership-oriented organization. Much of what we are able to accomplish throughout the year is due to the addition of fully-paid CTC members and those longtime annual renewals. Any membership organization is only as strong as their membership, so we’re encouraging you to sign-up, join, and be a part of something special.

Starting last month, our annual membership dues will be due every January. Individual memberships are $20 for the year, Senior and Veteran memberships are $10, Nonprofit memberships are $30, and Business memberships are $50. You can pay at our monthly general meetings with cash or check, or you may pay online at ClairemontOnline.com/Join.

Also, we love to encourage participation in our Town Council committees (this is where the meat of what we accomplish takes place). Committees include: Audit, Beautification, Budget, Bylaws, Communications, Elections, Events, Garden Tour, Membership, and Public Safety Awareness. Any Clairemont resident may be eligible to serve on any of our committees, so if you’re interested in participating, sign-up at ClairemontOnline.com/Committees.

At our February 6th meeting, we will take a vote to fill the current Board vacancies, Nancy Hartley will present on the recent changes at Utility Consumer Action Network (UCAN), and our Public Safety Awareness Committee will begin monthly informational presentations. Our upcoming meeting will be held Thursday, February 6th, at 7:00pm inside the Cadman Elementary cafeteria.

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The Clairemont Chamber Is a Great Networking Opportunity for Local Businesses

> The Clairemont Chamber of Commerce held its monthly mixer on January 14th in Live Well’s meeting room. Hosting was Ken Spratt (Office Manager/Tax Preparer) from H&R Block, who provided food, beverages and raffle prizes. After the usual housekeeping announcements and introductions, Mr. Spratt made a great presentation that was very timely. In addition to telling us about the people and services provided by H&R Block to small businesses, he shared some useful information regarding healthcare and taxes. As one attendee, Maria Atkinson of Exit Stepping Stone Realty, said “I enjoyed meeting new business owners and appreciated learning something new for this tax season.”

Also in January, the Chamber Board of Directors took part in a planning retreat. The objective was to identify the priorities for the year and sharpen the focus on the organization’s goals. Janet Poutré, the 2014 president, will give a brief “State of the Chamber” talk at the February meeting on the 11th to share these with the general membership. That meeting will also feature a Marketing on a Budget workshop, presented by Jessica Barna of Meet Me at the Office, a coaching and training firm that works with small businesses. The workshop is being sponsored by the Chamber for the benefit of members; there is no charge to attend. Please e mail tomlamke@gmail.com to RSVP.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation Offers Free Classes

> Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into your inner energy to become better balanced and better connected to yourself emotionally and physically. If you are having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Yoga Meditation can help you manage stress, master your emotions, and find solutions to your problems. People practicing Sahaja Yoga generally enjoy better health and better focus.

If you would like to learn to tap into your inner energy, the free, weekly classes offered at their center in Clairemont are a great way to start. Sahaja Yoga Meditation is more than a just a temporary solution or quick fix. It is

Around Clairemontall about an inner energy that can take us to a state of mind of complete peace and pure joy. The mental silence achieved through the awakening of this inner energy can dissolve all worries, negative thoughts, and harmful habits that prevent us from living a joyful life. Sahaja Yoga invites you to stop by and see how thousands of people around the world are experiencing this inner peace, balance, and personal growth. To learn more visit www.sahajayogasd.org or call 619-808-5692.

Clairemont Hills Kiwanis began the year with a double treat!

> On the first Saturday a few of us went to the San Diego Food Bank to meet the international (Austria) president of Kiwanis, Gunter Gasser. Every club from the county was represented, and there were well over 100 folks. We were then surprised with a

gorgeous show by the Bunnell Family string quintet. Not only was the music absolutely mesmerizing, all are siblings from San Diego State. It seriously reminds one of the Von Trapp family! (Editor’s note: See below for info on a public performance by the Bunnell Strings)

Our club is always doing cool things; just last week we became a supporting “Producer” of Clairemont’s own theater group Act 1. For February, our own Ray Hahn has provided a great line-up of speakers: a physics professor from SDSU will show the relationship between physics, art, and God, a local high-profile attorney will give us a behind-the-scenes look at downtown, and David Allen presents part 2 of what’s really going on in China. You know what they say: “think global, act local”!

“Something is happening in Clairemont”, that’s for sure. Don’t forget the 2nd annual FastTimes5K next April 12. Come join the band, this all happens while enjoying the best breakfast in Clairemont catered by Ranch Events. Call me ahead for a free buffet breakfast! We meet 7:15am - 8:30am each Wednesday of the month at Clairemont Emmanuel Baptist Church in Bay Park. If you (or anyone you know) would like to speak with our club, give me a call (Richard Morris @ 619-804-4040).

Bunnell Strings at St. Mark’s United Methodist

> Transforming the classical, pop, and rock genres with their crossover blend of syles, the musical Bunnell Strings, a quintet of five siblings, attracts audiences of all ages to share their story of family, faith and music. Their music takes on a life of its own as the Bunnell Strings dazzle audiences with their fresh energy and sound. Come, bring your family and friends, young and old alike, for a thrilling journey into an expanded genre of stringed instrument performance styles and repertoire. The Bunnell Strings will perform at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 9, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. The church is located at 3502 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA, 92117.

(Left to right) Ken Spratt and Kathy Beas, H&R Block; Tom Lamke, Juice Plus; Maria Atkinson, Exit Stepping Stone Realty.

International Kiwanis President Gunter Gasser with Richard Morris

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month: the one year anniversary of the opening of Dan Diegos Euro Café and Pub. A new idea for the neighborhood, founder and general manager Ryan Fulton has brought together influences as varied as his Italian grandmother and the wonderful European beers on tap at the restaurant to create a menu with dishes you won’t find elsewhere.

Ryan, who was “Top Teen Chef” in San Diego when he was a senior at Clairemont High in 2004, emphasizes creative and made-from-scratch items like house-made corned beef and lamb pastrami. Online reviews rave about the shepherd’s pie and the Jamesons’-flavored bread pudding. Most entrees are only $10 and all prices include tax.

“Seeing his dreams come alive has been a great joy for us as his parents,” said Larry Fulton, Ryan’s father. “We are proud of what he has done and what he does every day.” Larry and Ryan’s mother Patty are at the restaurant daily, where Patty bakes and helps serve while Larry visits with guests.

The pub features over 150 varieties of beer from all over Europe and a nice selection of wines by the glass as well. Although Dan Diegos serves beer and wine, all ages are welcome to dine.

Just as important as providing a comfortable neighborhood café and pub is the work the Fultons have done in the community, helping schools

and churches in their fundraising efforts. They have also been grateful to assist the Community Christian Service Agency and the Interfaith Shelter Network, among other charitable organizations, in their work to help out those less fortunate. Creating fun events like their holiday cookie classes for kids in the neighborhood has been a

great joy for the family as members of the Clairemont/Bay Park community.The restaurant is named for Larry and Patty’s late son Daniel, also

a Clairemont High alumni. The logo, which at first glance resembles a shamrock, is actually a stylized “4B”, referring to the 4 brothers in the family. “In this way we share Daniel, our namesake, with our friends and family. We remember his part in our development as a family and as a business every day, and hope that our love carries through to our customers,” Larry explains. “We are proud and humbled by our success, and grateful to the community in which we live and work. Thanks to everybody who has shared our dream with us!”

Patty, Ryan and Larry Fulton of Dan Diego’s Euro Café and Pub.

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Clairemont Writer Publishes “Weeds Find a Way” By Janet Poutré

It was in a school garden that Clairemont teacher Cindy Jenson-Elliott had the inspiration for her latest book. As in many gardens, it seemed the weeds

were doing better than the veggie plants. “I realized I could look at the weeds as a resource, not an irritation. Weeds were perfect example to help me teach about adaptation,” said Cindy in a recent interview. “I found there were no books about weeds, and the important role they play in nature. They needed a voice!” she told me with a laugh.

Once she had the idea, Cindy pondered it for 4 months or so, thinking about how to present the

information in a way that would be easy for young children to understand and enjoy. While she sometimes does as many as 35 or 40 drafts of a book, Weeds Find a Way took 6 or 7 drafts to come together. Once it was finished, she took the manuscript to a Society of Children’s Book Writers meeting and made the contact with the eventual publisher.

To give you an idea of how long a process publishing a book can be, Cindy sold the manuscript in 2009 to Beach Lane Books, a Simon & Schuster imprint. It took a year to finalize the contract and then a year for the publisher to find the artist to do the illustrations. Fast forward to this month, and the book is for sale as of February 4th.

I was curious about how Cindy and the artist, Carolyn Fisher, worked together. Cindy had an interesting view of the relationship between the words and the images. “It’s a team effort. I found that the images created a visual narrative I wouldn’t necessarily have thought of. In a way, she added a secondary story. She is an interpreter of my words with art, and I interpret the natural world we see with words.” Cindy said.

Like most authors, Cindy is a reader as well. One of her favorite authors is Charles Dickens, but she also spends time with her family reading aloud; the Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling is one they all enjoy.

Along with some appearances to sign the book, and her “everyday” job teaching reading and gardening at Explorer Elementary School in Pt. Loma, Cindy is looking forward to working on her next project, a picture book about Ansel Adams that will talk about his ADHD and how being outside in the natural world helped him.

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Weeds Find a Way is a beautiful book that will get children curious about exploring the weeds in their own environment. It will be available locally at Yellow Book Road in Liberty Station, Warwick’s in La Jolla and Cindy will donate a copy to the N. Clairemont Library too.

To learn more about Cindy and her writing, visit cindyjensonelliott.com.

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When I was a caregiver to my parents, some people faulted me for placing my folks in a retirement community, rather than moving them in with me. But I never felt guilty about my

choice. For our family, the arrangement was the best option.Moving your parents in with you is a huge decision and you need to

think carefully about the consequences before making the leap.First off, no matter how unselfish and caring adult children believe they

are being, many parents don’t want to lose their independence. Most want to remain in their own homes as long as possible. And many can do that with the help of a professional homecare company. Some older adults even prefer the relative independence of a retirement community to the need to adapt to their children’s household.

Of course, finances are a major issue. Both homecare and retirement communities are pricey.

But sharing a home with your parents might not save as much as you think. First, there are remodeling costs to make your house more comfortable and safer for aging parents, hiring assistance when you work or cutting back your hours or even giving up your job so you can remain home to care for them.

Some families end up pooling their money and buying a bigger house. Another consideration is whether all of you are willing to accept the

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spouse and children feel about the changes? Also, will your parents feel comfortable with intimate help from a family member and can they live by your rules?

If you work, you might need to sign up for Meals-on-Wheels, hire professional homecare or take your folks to a senior center and adult daycare to socialize.

Moving your parents in with you requires a lot of soul-searching. Among the biggest advantages are that you might gain some peace of mind and your parents you’re your children get the chance to know each other better.

But if you believe the arrangement won’t work, don’t feel guilty about searching for another solution.

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Beginning Singing Workshop $35 Adult class Sunday February 16 • 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Learn to become a better singer!

Beginning Harmony Singing $35 Adult class Sunday February 16 • 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Learn Harmony singing!

Our three Clairemont libraries have a full schedule of events for all ages. Each month our local librarians share their favorite upcoming events with CC News readers.

Raggle Taggle BandTuesday, February 11 at 5:00pmNorth Clairemont Library – Eileen Hauser, Librarian4616 Clairemont Drive – 858-581-9931

Join us for a engaging Children’s music program with the Raggle Taggle band on Tuesday, February 11th at 5:00pm. It will get your toe-a-tappin’ and you may even jump up to do a jig!

Quatuor de la MotteWednesday, February 19 at 6:00 pmClairemont Library – Glenn Risolo, Librarian2920 Burgener Boulevard – (858) 581-9935

Join us for a unique concert event---string music as performed by Amber de la Motte and her four children! Featuring Baroque, Classical and Folk music from Germany, Russia, Israel, Ireland and the United States. All ages welcome.

Valentine’s Day Craft ExtravaganzaWednesday, February 12 at 2:00 pmBalboa Library – Michelle Ruiz, Librarian4255 Mt. Abernathy Avenue – (858) 573-1390

We’re playing around will all things Valentine! All supplies provided to make a variety of Valentine’s Day cards and crafts. All ages welcome.

Library Events: Visit Clairemont.com for a complete calendar!

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Business Directory

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To advertise in the CC News, call Janet Poutré at 619-800-6397

Attorney - EstatesTrusts/Wills/ProbateRichard F. McEntyre619-221-0279Richardfmcentyre.com• Reasonable Rates• Free Consultation• House Calls Available• Serving Clairemont Community for Over 30 Years

Carpet CleaningProCLEAN LLC619 275-4643Carpet Cleaning Deal 4 Areas for $120.00 & a 5th area FREE. Other extras included.Your Satisfaction GuaranteedGo to WWW.PROCLEANLLC.BIZ ConcreteChavez and Sons Concrete858-650-3071 Free EstimatesLic#492223• Drainage solutions, handicap ramps• Colored/stamped concrete, brick, stone• Clairemont Neighbor since 1986• Senior Discount

Terry Brewer Concrete858-212-2586 Lic# 390780Free Estimate!• Stamped, colored, stained concrete Foundation, pavers, walls, brick, stone• BBB A+ Member, in business since 1980• Senior / Military Discount Elder CareRight Choice Senior LivingFree Senior Housing & Care Advice858-565-2911rightchoiceseniorliving.com • Independent /Assisted Living / Residential Care Home• Memory Care (Dementia/Alzheimers)• Home care; Competitive Hourly and Live-in Rates• Your CALL TODAY will save you time & moneySee our ad on page 3

Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services858-551-8910visitingangels.com• Senior Homecare by Experienced Caregivers• Meal Preparation, Housekeeping, Errands• Day/Night, Live-in, Live-out, Long Term or Temp• Affordable Hourly Rates

ElectricalSan Diego Electric Co.858- 270-1428C-10 Lic. # 817302• In Clairemont for all your electrical needs. • Ceiling fans, service panel upgrades custom lighting, remodels, etc.• 10% Senior Discount• FREE estimates

Window CleaningA Glass Act Window CleaningMike Leonard619-384-7615• Any/All windows – Homes, Apts., Stores, Offices, Commercial Bldgs• Inside/outside window, track and screen cleaning, 2nd story not a problem• After construction window cleaning, moving in/out, holidays and short notice special events• Senior and Military discounts, FREE estimates, more affordable than you think!

TutoringClub Z! In-Home Tutoring858-764-43351st Session FREE!• 1-on-1 In-home tutoring & HW help for all grades & subjects.• Highly qualified pre-screened tutors.• SAT/ACT Prep, Study Skills & Writing programs available.

YogaIn Rhythms YogaAll Levels Welcome!www.inrhythmsyoga.comNeighborhood yoga in Clairemont near Holmes Elementary. Small class sizes, certified and local instructors. Beginner-advanced welcome. See schedule @ www.inrhythmsyoga.com.

Home Electronics AssistanceKim Cares Electronic Help619-261-1585Mobile to you!Simplified, easy to understand help:• Basic TV, DVD, VCR, Phones, iPad tablets and Computer• Minimum $25 charge, Satisfaction Guaranteed• 19 Years Experience• Please call for appointment• Gift Certificates Available

Odd JobsI Can Help You With That!Call Ed 858-245-7562Very Reasonable Rates• Carpentry, paint, drywall, tile, trim• Light plumbing & electrical, windows, doors• Dependable, trustworthy, hardworking, clean• Lifelong Clairemont resident, references available

PaintingBenjamin Greene’s Painting858-279-6800 619-261-4667C33 Lic#751989Local painter with 23 yrs. experience. References available. Quality work, fair price Drywall, stucco, and minor wood repair. Wallpaper removal

Pet CareJules Royalty Pet Care619-787-0858Pet Vacation/Day Care• Dog walking, litter cleaning, feeding• Small animal & bird care, diabetic animal care• Insured/bonded, Clairemont- based• Senior discount! www.JulesRoyaltyPetCare.com

PlumbingReasonable Drain andPlumbing Repair Inc.619-232-2556 Lic #854460• Located in Clairemont• Serving San Diego for over 30 years.• We offer all types of plumbing service.• Please call our office today

Tree ServiceHardy’s Tree ServiceLicense #665064858-278-2963• Family Run Business• Removal / Trimming large or small• Licensed and insured• Doing business in CLMT since 1965

TC Environmental Service858-277-TREE (8733)Free Estimates, Senior Discounts• Tree Trimming & Lacing• Tree Removals & Stump grinding• Bonded & Insured • Owner Operated• State Contr. Lic. #643169 & Arborist # WE6923A

Who: Laura Hollister: Laura sells real estate and lives in the Bay Park area. She is active in sponsoring many community events throughout the year. She holds an MBA in marketing and finance.

What: Bay Park Community Food Drive. The 2013 food drive was the 8th year and the most successful to date.

Results: Donations were collected on December 21st from 175 households, the most ever.

2,100+ pounds of food (over a TON) donated to the San Diego Food Bank just in time for the holidays. Last year the food drive collected just over 1,000 pounds with approximately 75 participating households.

Kitchen 4140, a local eatery located at 4140 Morena Boulevard, sponsored the Food Drive by providing gift certificates that were raffled off to contributors. Keil’s Grocery, located at 3015 Clairemont Drive, was also an invaluable sponsor by donating all the bags to be distributed to Bay Park residents.

Community-Minded Business Profile

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On Saturday January 18th Clairemont’s Creative, Performing and Media Arts Middle School (CPMA) played host to the Boy

Scouts’ Merit Badge Day, and with over 340 boys in attendance (including Clairemont’s Troop 260) it was the largest known Merit Badge event in San Diego. District 6 Councilmember Lorie Zapf spoke at the opening ceremony.

All scouts were in full uniform as they worked on prerequisites for

Boy Scouts’ Merit Badge Day Draws Over 340 ParticipantsBoy Scouts’ Merit Badge Day Draws Over 340 Participants

Merit Badges. Merit Badge achievement requires prerequisite work, often involving a conservative average of 4-6 hours of work ahead of the class. Classes in everything from public speaking to search and rescue were offered and counselors were there to sign off on completion of the achievement.

A total of 33 different Merit Badge classes were offered (including 10 required for Eagle Scout) and Scouts came all the way from Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties and as far as El Centro.

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