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See Winery, 5

See Traffic Laws, Page 3

SB 604, dubbed “The Safe Intersections Act,” allows local governments to enact

ordinances that would prohibit solicitors from panhandling on

medians near intersections.

CounCil to Consider PBid sePt. 10By Dave Schwab

La Mesa City Council voted unanimously to set a Sept. 10 date to consider a controversial revised Property Based Improvement District (PBID) proposal to fund streetscape improvements for La Mesa Downtown Village.

The Council vote came at its June 11 meeting after propo-nents of the PBID, a funding mechanism establishing a self-assessed tax district plan to fund streetscape improvements, stepped forward to update the Council on their progress.

The Council also voted to give leftover funding earmarked for streetscape improvement planning to the PBID Forma-tion Committee to assist them in retaining a consultant to

reassess their proposal.In April, PBID opponents, citing a long delay in

proponents updating the Council on their funding plan, called upon proponents to do so within 45 days.

“All of our members are busy professionals with heavy workloads,” said Lynn McRea, a La Mesa accountant and PBID Formation Committee spokes-woman, explaining her group’s delay in returning to the council with a status report.

Noting La Mesa has been chosen by SANDAG, the region’s transportation planning agency, to receive funding for capital improvements, McRea said, “We’re delighted to hear La Mesa was chosen to receive grant funding for Village revitalization.”

Get the rest of the story on the by visiting www.LaMesaCourier.com and enter “PBID in the search box.

la Mesa seeks to tighten traffiC lawsBy Andy Cohen

During his eight years as a member of the La Mesa City Council, Vice Mayor Mark Arapostathis has regularly fielded complaints from constituents about pedestrians occupying the center medians of busy intersections. Most are harm-less panhandlers just trying to earn a few bucks. Some are homeless. A few work to earn their donations by entertaining passersby.

Most motorists simply pay these folks no notice. Others, in the spirit of lending a helping hand, are only too happy to roll down their windows and offer up whatever pittance they can spare. To some constituents, their presence can be downright intimidating. But to some city officials they constitute a dangerous distraction to drivers on some of the city’s busiest streets.

“Whenever you mix vehicles and pedestrians, it’s not safe,” said La Mesa Police Chief Ed Aceves.

“This is a public safety issue,” said City Councilman Ernie Ewin. “We’ll have kids setting up lawn chairs and awnings at El Cajon Blvd. and the I-8 onramp to promote car washes, and it’s distracting to drivers. They walk into the lanes and impede traffic.”

To help combat what city offi-

cials view as a real problem, the city public works department has modified the medians at some of the city’s busiest intersections, adding additional lanes in some cases and reconstructing the medians

toasting la Mesa’s first winery By Genevieve A. Suzuki

If Mike McWilliams has his way, La Mesa is entering a new era, one in which it’s known for more than good antiquing.

McWilliams and his wife, Linda, hosted the grand opening of La Mesa’s first winery – the San Pasqual Winery – at 8410 Center St. June 22 and 23. Around 200 people celebrated during the Saturday opening, amid music by West Coast Blues and Sock Monkeys, and food from Bistro|Sixty, Hooleys Irish Pub & Grill, Haritna, Holiday Inn, Trolley Stop Deli, Trattoria Tiramisu, creations4u.com and Sadie Rose Bakery.

“I hope it’s the beginning of a trend,” said McWilliams, holding a celebratory glass of white wine. “We got the zoning changed to allow this. We hope some others will follow.”

“This is fabulous,” said Holly Young, a San Pasqual Winery staff member who poured dessert wines, including the deca-

dent Tawny Port, for guests. “Everyone is so excited about this. It’s such a great location.”

Young cites as her favorite San Pasqual wine the 2010 Lake County Malbec, which was recently chosen to go to France as a representative wine of California’s Malbecs.

La Mesa residents Linda Oftedahl and Albie Tuckwell have been members of the San Pasqual Winery club for several years. Oftedahl was a member of Callaway Winery club before jumping ship for something closer to home. “I live in La Mesa so it’s better to support local business,” she said.

Oftedahl, a commercial real estate researcher, said she is happy San Pasqual moved its winery from Pacific Beach to La Mesa. “I just love industrial La Mesa. It’s my favorite neighborhood,” she said.

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Taste of La MesaLocal restaurants served up smiles at Chamber event. Page 16

A Sunny DispositionPam Crooks meets Tobias Newman and family at EMTD. Page 5

Movie and a PicnicCatch Wreck-It Ralph for free at La Mesita Park in July. Page 2

Take Your PickIt’s time to vote for your favorites around town! Page 12

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See Journal, Page 9Lillian Palmer

La Mesa Journal

HOA President Hits the High NoteBy Genevieve A. Suzuki

Lillian Palmer seems like the sweet neighbor next door as she walks her dog, Sparky, a scruffy adopted pound pooch she affectionately calls “Sparkalicious.” Palmer, a svelte redhead, waves happily to her fellow residents in her Baltimore Drive townhome complex, politely inquiring about events in their lives only a friend would know.

Because she serves as the president of her homeowners association, it’s not surprising that she would be on a first-name basis with at least half the neighborhood. It’s

hard to believe, however, this organized HOA president is a crooning, sensual diva in her other incarnation.

And yet it only takes a few minutes in Palmer’s presence to realize what a force the lady is. A true entertainer, Palmer can vamp like Vivian Leigh in Gone with the Wind one minute, perform a scene from Hitchcock’s Rebecca the next, before suddenly dropping a funny line from an old Cheech & Chong film.

Palmer said it all started at the family

La Mesa Named Tree City USA for 33rd Year

By Genevieve A. Suzuki

For the 33rd year in a row, La Mesa earned the distinction of being a Tree City USA, an honor bestowed upon the city by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.

La Mesa achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual commu-nity forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, an Arbor

Pickleball Play in Collier ParkBy Gina McGalliard

Everyone’s heard of tennis, paddleball, ping-pong and squash – but have you heard of pickleball?

Pickleball, which has been steadily gaining in popularity for several decades, is a game played indoors or outdoors on one-third the size of a tennis court with perforated balls and light-weight paddles. Invented in 1965 in Washington by Congressman Joel Pritchard and his friend Bill Bell, the game was named after Pritchard’s cocker spaniel, Pickles, who had a habit of chasing stray balls. The first pickleball tourna-ment was held in 1976, and in

1984 the USA Pickleball Associa-tion was formed. By the '90s, pick-leball was being played all around the country.

The game has earned a devoted following in La Mesa, where players meet to battle it out on Wednesday and Friday morn-

ings in Collier Park.La Mesa residents Justine

and Tim Frazee even serve as San Diego’s East County ambassa-dors for the USA Pickleball Asso-ciation. The couple learned about pickleball from Tim’s mother, a former professional tennis player. Knowing the game was popular among seniors, however, and wary it was simply a watered-down version of other racquet sports, it took them almost a year before they tried it out themselves. But that changed on a trip to Tucson, Ariz.

“We were there for five days,

and played four out of the five days we were there. We were hooked right away,” said Justine. “Because it’s a lot easier [when] you’re playing on one-third the size of a tennis court, and it’s a much more easier game to play than tennis.”

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Jewel of a LadyHistorical View introduces the author who coined La Mesa’s motto. Page 12

Santee SurpriseEast County destination provides an ideal getaway for lake lovers. Page 6

Mind for MusicLocal music teacher Evans Kontopols inspires and challenges students to reach their potential. Page 7

Players interested in joining La Mesa's East County group can meet at Collier Park on Palm Avenue Wednesday and Friday mornings until 11 a.m.

Mike and Linda McWilliams

Noteworthy La Mesans in the NewsThe Beatitudes Society has announced

that Kaji Spellman, Yale Divinity School ‘06, has been awarded a $10,000 Beatitudes Fellow-ship. Rev. Spellman, Senior Minister Elect of the United Church of Christ of La Mesa, is

one of eight emerging faith leaders from across the United States selected for the annual award.

“We are delighted that Kaji is one of our game-changing new leaders,” said Rev. Anne Howard, executive director of The Beatitudes Society. “We are working toward the day when we will

see a thriving nationwide web of courageous, authentic, innovative faith leaders and their

communities who are engaged in the public square on behalf of inclusion, compassion, and the common good, and Kaji will be a vital part of that network.”

The Beatitudes Fellowship identifies and equips a select group of young entrepreneurial faith leaders with the resources and relation-ships that empower them to create new models for church and social justice, and grow vital communities of faith in a pluralistic world.

La Mesa Women’s Club ScholarshipsFor the past 37 years, La Mesa Woman’s

Club has awarded college scholarships to high school seniors from Grossmont Union High School District schools. This year recipients of the five $1,000 scholarships remain a secret until they are awarded during Senior Awards

See Noteworthy, Page 15

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JulyEvents CalendarJuly Events Calendar

Celebrate Independence Day July 4 at 9 p.m. by watching the largest display of fireworks in San Diego. Best places to watch the sparks fly are along the Big Bay (Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero and Seaport Village/Coronado Landing), Imperial Beach, Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach. Bring a lawn chair and grab a spot early, though – the event attracts hundreds of thousands of people.

“Sundays at Six” Summer Concert – July 14, July 21“Sundays at Six” summer concerts are held in the beautiful

outdoor amphitheatre at Harry Griffen Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy free music in the park. Catch “Jazz West” July 14 and enjoy ‘70s rock by “Sonic Epidemic” July 21. Both concerts are at 6 p.m.

Free Movie in the Park – July 26Take in family favorite “Wreck-It Ralph” in La Mesita Park

from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and snacks to watch Ralph try to transform himself from video game villain to hero. La Mesita Park is at 8855 Dallas St.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection – July 27Make a free appointment to dispose paint, electronics,

batteries, fluorescent lights, cleaning/pool/yard chemicals, automotive fluids, sharps, and propane July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. For City of La Mesa residents only. Business waste not accepted. Call (619) 287-5696 ext. 4270.

Back to the 50s Car Show – Thursdays The La Mesa Village Merchants Association-sponsored

car show takes place on Thursdays in June, July and August along La Mesa Boulevard between Acadia and Fourth streets. Participants arrive no earlier than 3:30 p.m. Fill out the partic-ipation form and display on vehicle. By 7:30 p.m. winners will have a certificate placed on their vehicle. Winners proceed with vehicle to the DJ to return the certificate at receive a trophy. Photos are taken for the Merchants Association’s website.

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Traffic Laws, from page 1

with streetscapes that make it difficult and uncomfort-able for pedestrians to set up camp. But it wasn’t enough. The City Council members began looking into amending the city’s municipal code.

“We approached the City Attorney to see what we could do, and we were told that we cannot pass an ordinance because it’s governed by state law,” said Arapostathis. All laws regarding vehicles and traffic are covered by the State Motor Vehicle Code.

Enter Chief Aceves, who took a strong personal interest in the matter. Assuming the lead role in the effort, Aceves, along with members of the City Council, approached State Senator Joel Anderson (R-El Cajon) for help. In February, Anderson intro-duced Senate Bill 604, which modifies the state vehicle code to allow local governments some leeway to crack down on solicitors at intersection medians.

SB 604, dubbed “The Safe Intersections Act,” allows local governments the ability to enact ordinances that would prohibit solici-tors from engaging in any activity “while being wholly or partly within any center

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SB 604 was passed by the State Senate on a 38-1 vote, and is now working its way through the Assembly Transportation Committee.

“Chief Aceves submitted the bill idea,” said Anderson. Aceves was then recruited to sponsor the bill, travelling to Sacramento to testify before the Senate Housing and Transpor-tation Committee. Aceves also played a crucial role in getting police chiefs from up and down the State of California to back the bill, including the California Police Chiefs Association and the San Diego County Chiefs and Sheriffs Association.

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The Sun Shines Sooner… By Pam Crooks

Last month I wrote about

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I met Tobias Newman at last year’s Explore Mission Trails Day when I took a photo of him holding a caterpillar. (I do publicity for that event each year.) He was learning all about the plants, animals and insects that inhabit Mission Trails Regional Park. He also tried his hand at rock-climbing, but most of all, Tobias enjoyed learning how to ride a mountain bike.

Then, lo and behold, when I went to take photos of the 2013 event on May 18, there he was in the mountain biking area again! I overheard one volunteer with the San Diego Mountain Biking Club tell another, “That little boy rode almost four hours non-stop last year!” I had to know more and asked his mom, Tiffany, if I could interview him.

When we met a few weeks later, he had just finished his third-grade year at Roland Elementary. His favorite subjects are (in this order) kickball, soccer, art, math,

science and games. This summer he hopes to go to Sea World and the waterpark, and to play Junior Pee-Wee football with the Grossmont Warriors. He was wearing a Chargers shirt with the name of his favorite player on the back (Mike Tolbert) and told me his big dream is to be a football player when he grows up – and maybe a teacher. He’s already looking forward to teaching “words, math and science” to his brand new baby sister, Loviah. Oh, and how to play kickball.

Tobias is definitely athletic. His mom says he’s shown an aptitude for sports since he was just a little guy. He loves spending time outdoors. He begged her to take him to EMTD again this year so he could ride the mountain bikes. When I asked whether he owns one, he told me that he’s gone through three regular bikes, because he keeps “popping the wheels” on them.

Tiffany, a Special Educa-tion Technician with the San Diego Unified School District, works with severely handi-capped students during the school year. She was born at Grossmont Hospital and grew up in San Carlos. She and Tobias have lived in La Mesa for seven years, where she finds the community very outgoing and helpful.

Tobias’ stepdad, Rakeem, is a Christian artist in the field of music and dance, but is currently unemployed and concerned about the high cost

of living here. He and Tiffany met at the La Mesa Library, when she brought Tobias

there to print out one of his homework projects. Although he’s happy to have met her there, he questions why a single mom “should have to buy gas to take a child to the library to use a computer and pay to print out papers for school.” On the positive side, Rakeem sees many people in La Mesa committing “random acts of kindness,” particularly members of local churches who help take care of the homeless.

So what does Tobias think about living in La Mesa? “In the mornings, it’s just beau-tiful,” he enthused. “The sun is out, and the trees are happy!”

“Good answer!” I told him. And I swear I didn’t put him up to saying it….

Tobias Newman displays a caterpillar during Explore Mission Trails Day 2012.


could be reduced from 300 feet to 200 feet, said Anderson. The law, should it pass the Assembly, is also an “opt in” measure, meaning govern-ments can simply choose to continue operating under current law if they see fit. The legislation can only be enforced, however, at an inter-section, Anderson clarified; local officials cannot simply pick and choose parts of the street to which they want it to apply.

Cities can also carve out exceptions to accommodate charitable organizations, most notably local firefighters’ “Pass the Boot” campaigns, or Ronald McDonald House fundraising efforts. Such orga-nizations would have to apply for permits and be covered by insurance to receive an exemption, Anderson said.

“There is no law against homelessness or panhan-dling,” explained Arapos-tathis. “This is not an attack on people who are trying to make money any way they can. This is truly a safety issue, for both the drivers and the people on the medians,” he said, calling them “an attrac-tive nuisance.”

“We want focused drivers, not distracted drivers.”

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The photograph featured this month is of the 1908 La Mesa Springs

4th of July Parade, including the “Battleship La Mesa” float. Image courtesy La Mesa Historical Society.

Historical View

la Mesa deClares its indePendent Pride soMe 105 years agoBy James D. Newland

More than 1,000 residents and visitors crowded La Mesa’s main street to watch the community parade complete with bands, floats, students, veteran-tributes, and civic and business leaders.

However familiar, this La Mesa event described above was not the most recent Flag Day Parade of 2013.

It was the initial La Mesa community parade – an event that dates back some 105 years to July 4, 1908. It was at that 132nd birthday of our country’s independence that the business and community leaders of youthful La Mesa Springs made their initial “open invitation” for resi-dents, neighbors and guests to engage in the burgeoning town’s hospitality.

La Mesa Springs of 1908 was a community of only a few hundred suburban residents, busi-nessmen and citrus farmers. It was the site of the Allison School, the La Mesa Depot, the monthly La Mesa Scout news-paper and a growing number of new businesses.

Just a year before, the Park-Grable Development Company had started to actively market the rural community and its suburban potential.

Recognizing the need to fully promote the community to the region, Park-Grable along with pioneering businesses such as the La Mesa Lumber Company, and newly formed Bank of La Mesa, came together to estab-lish the La Mesa Improvement Club (later to be incorporated

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The family behind Bekker’s Catering, which owned and operated West Coast Barbecue and Catering on Lake Murray Boulevard in La Mesa from 2007 to 2012, knows barbecue. Navy submarine chef Dale Worm, a World War II vet, started the business when he and his wife, Betty, opened Roadside Bar BQ in 1958. They then moved to a larger location and reopened as Bekker’s Bar BQ in 1978 to accommodate a growing catering business.

If you prefer barbecue to burgers and hot dogs, Bekker’s also offers a variety of barbecue-themed menus. Our favorite is the Santa Maria BBQ Special, which offers tri tip of beef, charbroiled chicken, BBQ sauce and natural juices on the side, BBQ baked beans, green salad, pasta salad vinaigrette, garlic bread, tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole, fresh fruit and double chocolate brownies for $14.99 a person.

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Grossmont High School

Foothiller FootstepsBy Connie and Lynn Baer

During its 93-year history, Grossmont has had a long and storied history of commit-ment to excellence, shown most recently by its receiving two prestigious statewide awards.

First, Grossmont was designated a 2013 California Distinguished School, selected from 218 California Middle and High Schools who applied this year. The award was based on the school’s signature practices in academic inter-vention and school culture and climate. This is the second time that Gross-mont has been so honored as a Distinguished School. After hearing the news in April, in a memo to the staff, Principal Dan Barnes said, “This award is a direct reflection of the dedication, hard work, and vision of our school’s educational community. This recogni-tion underscores the great work we are all doing to better prepare our students for college, career, and life.”

Second, Grossmont High School’s Arts Program was recently honored with the Cali-fornia Department of Education Exemplary Award, which recognizes efforts to promote the arts. Grossmont is the only high school in San Diego County to win the award, and one of only 13 across the state of California. The school was recognized for its illustrious arts program which features 16 arts courses, 5 dance classes, 11 music classes, 4 theater (including technical theater) courses, and 4 media arts courses.

Both awards were given following a visit to the school by San Diego County educators who observed the programs in action. Fittingly, Grossmont is currently in the process of planning its new Performing Arts Center and a new two-story Visual Arts Building, both wonderful symbols of the school’s historic dedication to the arts.

From its first year, 1920-21, the performing arts were an integral part of the curric-ulum. The first drama perfor-mance in 1921 was the Senior Class Play, “All of a Sudden

Peggy,” with a cast of 11, which was performed once in La Mesa and once in Lakeside, Gross-mont’s temporary home for two years. In 1922, the second year of the school, there were boys’ and girls’ glee clubs as well as an orchestra, despite graduating classes of 30-50 students.

We know visual arts were also an early part of the school because the original floor plan of the granite “Castle” designates one room as the Art Department. On display in the Grossmont

High School Museum is an original student desk from that classroom, which was donated by Myrtle Pittman Howe, whose father rescued the desk from being lost in 1950. Fittingly, the desk is located under the original framed “Castle” floor plan.

To see these wonderful artifacts of our past and more, visit the Museum on

the first Wednesday of the month (July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4) from noon to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, July 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Contact us at [email protected] or (619) 668-6140.

Save these dates:Friday, Oct. 18: Homecoming

Friday, Nov. 1: 2nd Annual Retro Helix Foot-ball Game, with players from the 1951, 1952, 1953 teams present.

Helix Charter High School bid a fond farewell to three longtime faculty members as they headed into retirement:

Christine Moretti leaves Helix after an impressive 41-year career at the school. Ms. Moretti taught English and was the coach of the speech team for many years.

Rick Ash retired after 37 years of teaching at Helix. He also did his student teaching at Helix. Coach Ash was known primarily as a PE teacher and football coach, but he will also be remembered for his time teaching Drivers’ Education and Social Living.

Maya Kruglyak finished her 21-year Helix career. Ms. Kruglyak taught Russian.

The Helix community wishes each of these professionals all the best in their retirement.

Helix also said goodbye to 466 graduates at June’s gradu-ation ceremony. Eight valedictorians were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in their time at Helix. The 2013 valedictorians are: Kevin Huang (4.76 grade point average); Ryan Chau (4.75); Clayton Judy (4.71); Steven Holman (4.64); Sarah Banks (4.59); Amanda Quang (4.59); Dimas Parish (4.57); and Amber Sonka (4.51).

The Grade Level Teams (GLTs) at Helix will spend the summer working with each student on their goals for their remaining time at the school. Every summer, each Helix student meets with a member of their GLT to review their progress and set their schedule for the upcoming school year. A parent/guardian is required to attend, as well. Helix is proud of this personalized service offered to its students.

Science teachers Colleen Robinson and Lenelle Wylie and math teacher Will Stuart will spend some of their summer working with San Diego State University faculty and other teachers to improve their teaching practices and to teach others what they learn. Each of these teachers was selected for the prestigious SDSU Noyce Fellowship. It is an outstanding accomplishment to have three teachers from the same school selected for this honor.

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The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce’s 5th Annual Taste of La Mesa was the biggest and best yet. The event, held at the La Mesa Community Center June 10, delivered on its promise of a great gastro-nomical time. (See event photos on this issue’s back page.)

During the evening, guests were able to bid on silent auction items with a total value of over $25,000, as well as enter a free drawing to win an iPad Mini and a Vizio 32-inch HDTV. Ross Adcock won the iPad Mini, donated by Walmart, and Michele Kostedt won the 32” TV, donated by American Medical Response.

Next year the Taste of La Mesa will be June 9.

Brunch for SupperThe Riviera Supper

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check out the Riviera Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.

Featuring a variety of selections and a coffee bar with fresh pastries and fruit, brunch was a completely different creature for the Riviera, according to owner Michael Rammelsberg.

“It’s a whole other world,” said Rammelsberg, who had to buy a new stove specifi-cally to create breakfast and brunch items. Rammelsberg said he’s also hired staff specifically experienced with morning meals.

Brunch starts at $8 and can go up to just under $14 for the Salmon Benedict. Every-thing, including the hollan-daise sauce for the Bene-dicts and the decadent rum sauce for the bread pudding, is house-made, according to Rammelsberg.

Good for GrinsOrthodontist Cynthia

Jackson just opened a Purrfect Smile office in La Mesa at 6080 Lake Murray Blvd. One thing Jackson’s patients will see upon entering her office is a “Cheshire Cat Tree of Smiles” mural displaying Jackson’s grinning patients and their brilliant teeth. The Cheshire Cat, fittingly Purrfect Smile’s mascot, is also sitting in the tree, wearing – what else? – a great big smile with braces.

La Mesa ReadsBy Jessie Goodwin, Librarian

Greetings from the staff of San Diego County Library’s La Mesa branch. Summer is in full swing and there’s still time to sign up for the Summer Reading Club if you haven’t already. All ages are invited to participate, and we have a wonderful line-up of programs continuing throughout July and August. Please take a look at www.sdcl.org for more information.

Last month, La Mesa resi-dents picked up some popular fiction and non-fiction titles. One of our most checked out items was the runaway best-seller Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. If you missed this breakout novel last summer, we now have copies avail-able on our shelves. Flynn deftly weaves a mesmerizing, suspenseful, and disturbing tale of a marriage gone wrong. 12th of Never by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro was another frequently requested title. In this install-ment of The Women’s Murder Club series, Lindsay Boxer is investigating two of her biggest cases ever. Non-fiction readers chose The Black Count: Glory, Revolu-tion, Betrayal and the Real Count of Monte Cristo by Tom Reiss as one of our library’s

most sought-after titles. This biography traces the story of novelist Alexandre Dumas’s father, whose adventures inspired some of literature’s best-known characters.

On Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. we are excited to host an Acoustic Showcase concert by Marjit Vinjerui, who is on tour from Norway. This critically acclaimed singer-songwriter performed at some other San Diego County libraries last summer to rave reviews. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to

hear her soulful, delightful sound in person. Also in July we have two programs of interest to budding loca-vores. In our “Back to Basics: Canning” class on July 16 at 6:30 p.m. a professional chef will teach you the basics of preserving your garden’s bounty. And both novice and experienced chicken enthusi-asts are invited to learn about keeping backyard chickens on Saturday, July 27 at 10 a.m. at our “Getting Started with Backyard Chickens” presentation.


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Potato Salad RecipesPotato Salad is a welcoming, familiar dish enjoyed by most people on the Fourth of July. Here are two recipes that are both winners. The traditional recipe comes from my friend Kendra and the other from my dear, departed friend Nancy Paxton.

Kendra’s Potato Salad4 pounds medium size red potatoes, cut in half1 cup thinly sliced celery1/4 cup diced red onion1/2 cup sweet pickle relish2 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp Lawry’s seasoning1/3 cup rice wine vinegar1/4 cup Guldens yellow mustard or any yellow mustard3/4 cup mayonnaise10 hard boiled eggs peeled and dicedPaprika to sprinkle on top of finished dishCover potatoes in large pot with cold water. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until fork tender. Drain and cool. Peel and cut into bite-sized pieces and then sprinkle with the vinegar. Toss well. Add the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and mix well. Pour over the potatoes and mix well, but be gentle. Taste for seasoning and add more mayonnaise if salad is too dry. Sprinkle Paprika lightly over salad and chill well before serving.

Nancy’s Green Potato Salad4 pounds medium size red potatoes, cut in half1/4 cup Champagne vinegar or rice vinegar8 Tbs good Olive Oil3 Tbs Dijon Mustard1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper4 minced green onions, white and green parts. root trimmed off2 Tbs minced fresh Dill4 Tbs minced fresh parsley4 stalks Celery, thinly sliced20 Green olives with pimento slicedPlace potatoes in large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil and cook 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Cut into bite-sized chunks. Sprinkle with the oil and vinegar and salt and pepper. Toss well. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Check for seasoning . If mixture needs moisture, add a bit more olive oil. Chill before serving.

Julie’s tip for perfect hard-boiled eGGSOne dozen eggs1 tsp salt

Place eggs in a deep saucepan and cover with cold water. Add salt (helps the eggs to peel easier), cover with a lid and turn on high heat. As soon as the water boils, turn off heat and remove from heat source. Set timer for 15 min-utes. Leave on lid – do not peek! When timer goes off, place eggs into a bowl of ice water for a few minutes. Perfect every time.

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It was the Improvement Club, led by merchant Edward Light that proposed the parade and its other typical Amer-ican Independence Day activities.

The day opened with the Parade. Extending from the intersection of Lookout Avenue (today’s La Mesa Boulevard) and Date Street east to Palm Avenue (the end of the business district of the time), it was a short but memo-rable display.


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Choosing a Pet sitterBy Sari Reis

Summer vacation is just around the corner. For many fami-lies, that means travel away from home. Although most of us consider our pets family members, it is not always feasible to take them with us, so finding the right pet care is essential. Boarding is a good option, but depending on your situation, it is not always the best answer. Here are some very important points on what to look for when hiring a pet sitter.

The pet sitter should:• Be insured and bonded, and can provide appropriate

documentation.• Have Pet First Aid Certification. • Be a professional and belong to a professional

association.• Have species specific experience.• Be able to deal with any behavioral issues your pet

may have. If your dog is dog reactive, she should know how to handle him around other dogs.

• Be skilled and experienced in administering medica-tion if required.

• Be able to provide references.• Come to your home to meet you and your pets. This

meet and greet should give you an excellent indication of whether this is the right person by the way your pets respond. Be sure the person who will actually be caring for your animals is there, not just the company owner.

• Ask a lot of questions regarding your pets care including: feeding, medications, state of health, behavior issues, favorite activities, etc.

• Offer to communicate with you on a regular basis to keep you informed of your pet’s well-being.

• Request veterinary information.• Have a written contract for you to sign. • Offer to bring in mail, newspapers, packages, water

plants, switch lights and blinds so your home looks occupied while you are away.

When making the decision about which pet sitter to use, cost should not be the most important or decisive factor. To avoid having to settle for a less-than-perfect situation, be sure to include the cost of pet care when budgeting for your vacation.

Sari Reis is a Certified Humane Education Specialist and the owner of Mission Valley Pet Sitting Services. For more infor-mation you can contact her at (760) 644-0289 or www.mission valleypetsitting.com.

rent sense: when is a Pet soMething else?By Neil Fjellestad, president of Fjellestad, Barrett & Short

I have suggested in a previous column that as a rental owner you probably want to consider accepting pets since nearly half of all house-holds have one or more. From a marketing standpoint you can’t eliminate any potential renters in this economy. As an experi-enced rental property operator I’m not naïve. Accepting pets creates additional manage-ment considerations.

Now let’s examine for a moment when an animal is not a pet. Many renters want and/or require the assistance and/or support of an animal

in order to function and/or to enjoy a better quality of life. Here is a short list for your consideration when a pet is something else-

Fair Housing laws indicate that rental owners, operators and managers must provide “reasonable accommodations” for disabled persons.

Allowing an assis-tive animal is a common accommodation.

There are numerous labels for animals that assist, serve, and perform specific tasks, offer companionship, support and comfort. Some

of these animals are trained; others may not be. What these animals are not: pets.

Therefore animals can be allowed when the rental property is not pet-friendly. They are the “eyes, ears, legs or emotional support” of the disabled person(s). This can include residents and/or their guests.

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The San Diego Union of July 5, 1908 reported that La Mesa Springs’ event was:

“of remarkable excellence for so small a place, and typical of the business houses and of the zeal with which the people of the town unanimously manifested in making the celebration a great success.”

The parade itself featured several notable partici-pants, including the La Mesa Lumber Company’s prize-winning float, the “Battleship La Mesa.” Built onto a horse-drawn wagon, it was an ode to the recent visit of the U.S. Navy’s “Great White Fleet” to San Diego in April 1908 (an important visit in “selling the Navy” on San Diego and its harbor).

The 1908 parade floats also included an “autobus” converted into a “tiger cage” featuring a ferociously-costumed “Bengal tiger and his tamer,” as well as a still somewhat rare horseless carriage, property of the La Mesa Hardware store.

One of the other unique participants were the “horri-bles.” These were eerily-masked marchers who paraded through as “ghosts” of those patriots of the past (veterans and civic leaders)

that were to serve as inspira-tions for La Mesa’s future.

When the parade was concluded, the Improvement Club held a series of foot races for the school age boys and girls of town, as well as an automobile race for those with such exotic machines; all down Lookout Avenue.

The highlight of the day was the address of William E. Smythe, the noted author and irrigation specialist (Smythe had published a well-received History of San Diego the previous year).

Smythe spoke in the partially finished Baldridge Opera House on the northeast corner of Palm and Lookout (see last month’s Historical View article for more on La Mesa’s Opera House).

San Diego Judge W.R. Andrews read the Declaration of Independence to open the presentation. Smythe then lectured on the progress of American civilization before “a glowing tribute to La Mesa Springs on its own wonderful growth.”

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oakdale honors Vets with flag CereMonyBy Genevieve A. Suzuki

Oakdale of La Mesa is taking time on the Fourth of July to acknowledge what its veterans did for the United States by giving Old Glory a place of distinction.

Where the Stars and Stripes once inhabited more barren surroundings to the right of the Oakdale facility, the American flag will now occupy a more central location amid grass and a rose garden, which is anticipated to be completed by July 4.

“It didn’t present itself well,” said Paul Marangella, the president of Oakdale of La Mesa.

Marangella said Oakdale’s maintenance director, who came up with the idea, is a vet himself. “He said, ‘Let’s clean it up, move it, make it like it should be and have a ceremony to memorialize it,’” said Marangella.

“There’s a very special bond between veterans. Any opportu-nity we have to celebrate that bond is a good one,” said Maran-gella. “What better opportunity than the birth of our nation?”

For members of the military, the American flag does more than represent their country – it’s a symbol of freedom. One of the most poignant photos out of World War II featured Amer-ican soldiers raising the flag at Iwo Jima.

The ceremony for the reinstallation of the flag pole is at 10:30 a.m. and open to anyone who want to participate in the flag’s dedication. Marangella said it is important to celebrate their veterans’ service to our country.

“It’s so important. We have a few World War II vets who are still here,” said Marangella, who estimates around ten of their 180 residents are veterans, half of which are World War II vets. “It’s the greatest generation. They’re fabulous people. It’s great to be around them. It’s a privilege to serve the people who’ve served our country.”

And while the vets are in their late 80s and early 90s, Marangella cautions against assuming they won’t appreciate the dedication. “Their cognition is great,” he said.

The flag ceremony is a surprise for residents, who will be invited to witness it on the date of the event, according to Marangella.

After the ceremony, Oakdale residents and their families will celebrate with live music and enjoy the chance to gather with their grandchildren. Marangella said kids will enjoy the facility’s heated pool and adults can appreciate the gardens and koi pond.

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Carpet Cleaning / truck-mount steam (method) by Tim the Owner/operator. Call (619)772-4764. I also clean tile & grout, sofas, chairs, mattresses, treat pet urine damage and control odors. (12/13)

Handyman / Carpentry: Repair and replacement of plumbing, electrical repair, installation of water heaters, doors, windows, cabinets, flooring, fencing. Pressure washing of driveways, all phases of home repair. And remodel including kitchen and bathroom remodel. No job too small, free estimates. Raised in Allied Gardens, 17 years in construction. Dan Paterson 619-481-9978. (12/13)

Roy L. Schwarz Tree Service. I.S.A. Certified Arborist. Dependable service since 1977. 60-foot aerial truck. WE-6180A. Lic #775662. 619-282-3562. ARoyLTreeSVC.com. (10/13)

DJ-Experienced. I will help you plan your wedding and reception, as well as play the music you want, and act as MC. $100 off regular fees for weddings in La Mesa or El Cajon. DJ Jim, 619-818-1266, www.discount-dj.com (09/13)

Master European Painter. Residential & commercial. Wallpaper Hanging/Removal. Crown Base Moldings. Popcorn Removal. Remodeling. Ed & mike. 619-698-3836. Cell 619-549-8285. since 1969. Lic# 590558 (08/13)

Carpet Cleaning/truck-mount-steam (method) by Tim the Owner/operator. Call (619)772-4764 (07/13)

We provide all your REMODELING, HOME IMPROVEMENT and maintenance needs. With over 30 years experience and a long list of happy San Diego clients, we can make your dreams into a reality. Call today 619-669-1944. www.undertheson.weebly.com CSLB # 754584 (07/13)

LOCAL BOOTCAMP. Join the FUN and fitness every Wed. and Fri. at 6:30 a.m. at Golfview Estates pool area. Call for details. Personal Training also available at my private studio. I’m ACE Certified and have been teaching for over 15 years. 619-669-1944 SUMMER SPECIAL, 10% off any package thru end of July. (07/13)

WIDOW OR WIDOWER? Interested in activities? You are welcome to join our social club, Widows or Widowers (WOW) of San Diego. Web site: www.wowsd.org 619-448-6088 (07/13)


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verbal or written is unreasonable, be prepared to defend your position. Don’t stall with your response hoping that the problem will go away. No response in a timely fashion can be construed to be an unreasonable denial. It would be wise to consult a fair housing attorney before you answer.

Do not try to apply pet deposits, pet policies, extra rent or security deposit.

You can request verification regarding the need for the animal if the disability and/or need is not obvious but be flexible about who the verifier is; it might be the resident himself/herself, a rela-tive or friend that is aware of the circumstances and is willing to attest to these in writing.

Establish and maintain reasonable policies of conduct. Since the animal(s) is/are an extension of the resident(s) well-being these policies will help to hold the resident accountable for problems and damages that can arise as a result of this accommodation.

Any damages caused by the animal(s) can be taken out of their deposit and he/she can be required to solve problems as a result of allowing the animal including being asked to remove the animal or move. The disabled renter is not exempt from being a good tenant.

Don’t be surprised if you get requests for untraditional animals. Remember that breed restrictions, bans on exotic animals and farm animals were all developed as pet policies. New studies substantiate the assistive value of monkeys, parrots, miniature horses, pigs, goats, etc. Therefore, categorical denial for such requests needs a fresh look on a case-by-case basis.

A note of thanks has to go out to Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP. Their Fair Housing Training and Defense Department as well as their latest edition of The California Fair Housing Ency-clopedia have been a legal resource to me and my staff for years. Also, Rebecca Skloot extensively researched and wrote a great piece on this specific subject for The New York Times Magazine (Jan. 4, 2009) entitled “Creature Comforts.”

Assemblies at each of the schools.

The 2013 $1,000 scholar-ships are being awarded to Joshua Munoz from Gross-mont High School; Katherine Moses, Allison Edmonds and Gabriel Smith from Valhalla High School and Rosalinda Diaz from Mt. Miguel High School.

Winners are selected on the basis of grade-point average, scholastic aptitude test scores, quality of essay, class ranking, extra-curric-ular activities, community involvement, employment, types of courses taken and future goals.

Good Citizens, Great ScholarsThree graduating seniors

from Grossmont High School and one from Helix Charter High School have been awarded $1000 schol-arships from the San Diego County Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation. These scholar-ships are for local students to attend accredited colleges and universities in San Diego county.

The San Diego County Citizens’ Scholarship Foun-dation was started in 1963 with a $25 donation for one scholarship. With additional contributions and prudent investments, the founda-tion now administers a $1.2 million fund. In cooperation with other foundations, it now awards over 100 scholarships annually.

Grossmont High School awardees include Tanya Albeer, Arwa Yousif Kassab, and one who wishes to remain unnamed.

Helix Charter High’s awardee is Danielle Renee Williams.

Graduate Congratulations Olivia Rugee received

her bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Gonzaga University May 12.

Spencer Gobar gradu-ated Villanova University with a Bachelor of Business Administration May 19.

Megan Wheeler gradu-ated from Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, Calif. May 19. Wheeler earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and computa-tional biology, and graduating with Distinction and depart-mental honors in biology. Wheeler attended Grossmont High School.

Alain Raymond received a Master of Medical Science degree at the 162nd Commencement exercises at Saint Francis University May 5.

Several La Mesans gradu-ated from the University of San Diego May 26: Fereti Eddie Faamaile (Finance); Colleen Meghan Sevier (Mechanical Engineering); Arjan Jooyan (magna cum laude; Political Science and Theology and Religious Studies; and Natalie Larraga (Philosophy and Theology and Religious Studies).

Madeline Lisa Rehm of La Mesa graduated Cum Laude from Clemson Univer-sity May 10 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Rehm was also named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester.

Dean’s List HonorsThe following students

have earned placement on Gonzaga University’s Dean’s List for spring semester 2013: Steven Kleist and Jason Lakis.

Analese Snyder was named to the spring 2013 Dean’s List at Creighton University.

Isidor Pollak earned a spot on the Loyola Mary-mount University Dean’s List for spring 2013.

Lucky WinnerSomeone is $943,604

richer after purchasing a POWERBALL ticket at local La Mesa store Excalibur Liquor, located at 5575 Balti-more Dr. The winner matched five of the six numbers.

Although the winery hasn’t been completed yet, it opens for tastings June 27. Tastings are offered noon to 4 p.m.

Nevertheless, Linda McWilliams said the winery has to be finished before Labor Day. “That’s when the grapes start coming in,” she said.

Linda’s husband, Mike, confirms her time estimate. “We’ll be open for crush season – whenever the grapes come, we’ll be ready.”

La Mesa Holiday Inn food & beverage manager Robert Chaney said he loves San Pasqual. When Chaney stepped into his position at Holiday Inn a few months ago, one of his first decisions was to go completely local with wines and beers. San Pasqual is now the sole provider of wine to the Holiday Inn restaurant.

“I love them,” said Chaney. “I like the idea of offering local.

… We have a lot of travelers who are looking for something they can’t get every day.” San Pasqual’s 2009 Cabbiolo Blend is the Holiday Inn’s bestseller.

Everything that went into building the 4,500 square-foot San Pasqual Winery came from within half a mile of its new La Mesa location.

In the meantime, the La Mesa Boulevard San Pasqual Tasting Room will also remain open. “We want to be the Cheers of La Mesa,” said Mike McWilliams before stopping to hug a guest. “It’s just kind of a friendly neighborhood spot.”

Luci Duncan, who was pouring at the party, said it couldn’t happen to a better couple. “[The McWilliams] are so humble. I like them so much,” Duncan said.

As for the winery opening on Center Street, Duncan exclaimed, “It’s about time!”

as dense as Massachusetts.The show concluded with

“an excellent flag drill” by the Allison School children and music from the La Mesa Brass Band and the visiting Hopkins fife and drum corps.

Baseball, the national pastime and Independence Day tradition followed. The local “Stumps” team (the town team) defeated the local Woodmen Lodge squad 17 to 4.

Fireworks were set off in the evening followed by a dance in one of the new busi-ness block buildings to close out La Mesa Springs’ first big open community celebration.

All-in-all, not a bad showing for a little town of some 250 permanent resi-dents, who used that July 4th to declare to the world its tradition of community spirit, and a warm American-style welcome to all.


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