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Now that the holidays are behind us, many are readying their homes to put on the market in the early spring. I

thought it apt to discuss some do’s and don’ts with regard to home projects and what will impact your sale the most. If you plan on living in your home for a while yet, but ultimately want to sell, be sure to keep your own enjoyment in mind. I can’t tell you how many people I meet who complete renovations on their home just prior to selling it that have been on a “to do” list for years. Enjoy the fruits of your labor if you can, before you share it with the next homeowner. That said, unless you never plan on selling, remember to take into consideration design choices and how they will impact the future sale. If you don’t mind repainting neutrally over a floor-ceiling mural you created in your daughter’s room, then have at it. Be mindful of tile design, or anything that is more permanent and difficult to re-do later.

There are always specific upgrades that impact the value and desirability of any given home. In Kensington and Talmadge in particular, there are a few items not mentioned below to key in to that definitely impact your value and ease of the sale. These items include foundation repairs, drainage upgrades, sewer line upgrades/repairs, and electrical upgrades. These items almost always come up throughout the course of most sales I work with as many of the homes still operate with original components, so if you have it within your financial reach to address these issues while you are enjoying your home, the more prepared you will be to maximize your return when you ultimately go to sell – and you won’t be hit with a huge bill when prepping the home, nor will you experience a significant hit in price. If you would like referrals for contractors to address any structural or cosmetic component to your home, or to have a professional opinion of what would be a good design upgrade for a future resale, please feel free to contact me any time. I would be happy to come by your home to give you my thoughts and referrals – pressure free.

Here’s to a prosperous 2016 for all!

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HOLIDAY LIGHTS WERE TWINKLING AT THE 2ND ANNUAL KENSINGTON HOLIDAY BIKE RIDE

THANK YOU RESIDENTS FOR MAKING THE TALMADGE FOOD DRIVE A HUGE SUCCESS!

ANGELS WERE HEARD ON HIGH AT THE 10TH ANNUAL CAROLING AT THE CIRCLE IN TALMADGE!

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For the start of the new year it is my pleasure to introduce

Donna & Tim Gonser of Kensington! The Gonsers were introduced to Kensington by former resident and co-worker, Susan Penman. Knowing that they would love the area, Susan was determined to get Donna and Tim to move to Kensington. When they first came to San Diego, the Gonsers lived in Coronado

and wanted a similar lifestyle in a central locale where they could, “…walk to a coffee shop, walk to a breakfast place…” and wanted, “…to live in an area where neighbors got to know their neighbors…” They found that to be true in Kensington. It is in fact one of their favorite aspects of living in the community, they know their neighbors and everyone looks out for one another. The Gonsers share their home with two Irish Setters and three cats and are big advocates of animals. In their professional lives both work in

the hospitality industry. Donna is the General Manager for Fairbanks Ranch Country Club and works for the Bay Club out of San Francisco. The Bay Club Company builds sports resorts. Donna describes what they do as building resorts without the guestrooms. All the fun stuff you do on a vacation-spa, kids camp, swimming, golf, tennis, Food & Beverage [restaurants & bars] as well as execute meetings and special events (think weddings in a beautiful environment). In Donna’s words, “…the best part of being a member is that at the end of the day, you get to sleep in your own bed-every day is a vacation day when you are a member.” Tim has been in the Hospitality industry for 30+ years and is President of Gonser Hospitality Groupe. The Gonser Hospitality Groupe provides consulting services to trend setting and traditional restaurant and hospitality organizations that need professional support services. Their clients include restaurants, hotels & resorts, entertainment venues, real estate developers and civic development organizations. In their free time, Tim has gotten into woodworking and according to Donna has become a “DIY expert.” Recently he remodeled their kitchen (which I can personally attest is gorgeous) and took on the job of rebuilding their backyard deck that overlooks the canyon. Donna enjoys spending time gardening in their gorgeous backyard as well as crocheting, quilting and sewing. The next time you see the Gonsers enjoying their morning coffee in the heart of Kensington or out walking with their dogs be sure and stop and say Hello!

On December 9th, Kensington residents decorated their bikes with lights and took to the streets to cruise Kensington at night and view homes decked out

in holiday lights and finery. The ride ended at our Kensington Ascent Real Estate office with wassail and apple cider! We had such a nice time, we are already looking forward to next year’s ride!

Ken-Tal residents were able to drop off an abundance of food drive donations from the ANNUAL TALMADGE FOOD DRIVE to the

Kroc Center Salvation Army! They were once again so grateful for all your generosity. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers who spent their Saturday mornings at the traffic circle collecting donations from residents. It’s because of you that this program is such a huge success year after year!

Fun was had by all at the 10th annual Caroling at the Circle in Talmadge. Friends and neighbors young and young at heart came out to take part in this special holiday

community event. We even had an early visit from Santa himself! Thank you Talmadge residents for a great night of caroling fun!

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North Park Entrepreneur Encourages Everyone to Live a Great Story

With his possessions stuffed intoa 30-liter backpack, Zach Horvath’splane touched down at LindberghField.

It was August 2013, and as hestood at the curb he unpacked a dis-assembled bicycle he had carried onthe plane, assembled it, then rode towhat would become his first apart-ment in Normal Heights.

Though alone in an unfamiliarcity, in less one year, 25-year-old Hor-vath would launch the inspirationalNorth Park-based company, Live aGreat Story.

Live a Great Story is a social move-ment-meets-apparel companyencouraging people to “live a greatstory” through the pursuit of theirinterests and goals. To complementits line of tees and tanks, Live a Great

Story shares influential individual’sremarkable stories through person-alized videos, podcasts and blog postson its website.

Ten percent of product sales go tothe company’s “Story Fund” for rein-vesting in inspiring stories —whether it’s an individual working tobetter the community, a nonprofitor a small business with innovativeideas.

“The phrase ‘Live a Great Story’comes from Donald Miller’s book, ‘AMillion Miles and a ThousandYears,’” says Horvath. “I read thebook and it really affected me, so Iwent traveling and met all these peo-ple on the road, and I realized thateveryone has their own story.”

Born in North Carolina, Horvathspent his childhood on the EastCoast before moving to Budapest,Hungary and later Austin, Texas. He

attended one year of college, but felthe could learn more in the real world.Within his first year of abandoningthe traditional system he opted intoa six-month entrepreneurial bootcamp program, read 50 books andbegan a coaching program to helppeers discover their life’s passion.

As he helped others find their pur-pose, he also found his; when the ideafor Live a Great Story came along, itwas as if lightning had struck.

Horvath launched Live a GreatStory in May 2014, and the companyhas become much more than its lineof apparel. Its message has inspiredpeople around the world, and as aresult of its popularity more than 400street reminders, essentially publicmurals reading “Live a Great Story,”exist in cities around the nation,including one on the west side of TheObservatory North Park.

Even celebrities have organicallybacked the brand; the Padres’ MattKemp Instagrammed a Live a GreatStory street reminder in DowntownSan Diego in summer 2014. InFebruary 2015, actress Reese With-erspoon took her photo in front of astreet reminder in New Orleans, andGrammy-nominated singer JheneAiko shared an Instagram photo ofthe brand in May 2015.

With a strong interest in its com-munities, Live a Great Story has alsohad a presence at public events like

the nationally-acclaimed Lightningin a Bottle Festival in MontereyCounty, the Progression Music Seriesin New Orleans and the Art AroundAdams street festival in San Diego. Italso had a presence at the recentlyopened Tabletop Commons boardgame bar on University Avenue on

July 2.“I want to look back and know

that I inspired people to do whateverit is they want to do,” says Horvath.“I just want to share great stories.”

Shop Live a Great Story online atwww.liveagreatstory.me and connecton Instagram at @LiveaGreatStory.

BY COLETTE MAUZERALLE

Zach Horvath, Live a Great Story founder. Zach Horvath (right) and crew preparing a t-shirt.

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How to Lose Fat andGain Muscle-FastBY MARTIN ALONZO-CNC, TMB1, CHEK PRACTITIONER.

Have you been, or are you, strugglingto make gains in your strength and con-ditioning program? I have been workingwith people for nearly 10 years onachieving their personal goals- and iunderstand that there are many potentialroadblocks that can limit you in achiev-ing the body, health, and vitality that youwant. Here are my simple and highlyeffective tips to get the body you wantand increase your vitality and wellbeing.

Program DesignYour exercise program needs to match

your goals. If your goal is to lose 10lbs,for example, then your program needsto match this with the appropriatescheme of reps, sets, tempos, rest time,exercise time, etc. A fat-lose programwill be vastly different then a programto build muscle. Another example ofproper program designing is gettingsomeone to build strength and not grow(hypertrophy) muscle. This is extremelyimportant when your dealing with ath-letes or clients that cannot or do notwant to gain weight by packing on mus-cle-but need to gain strength. Properprogram design poses more challengeswhen someone is an experienced exer-ciser or athlete and needs to break aplateau. A plateau is when you stop mak-ing progress and overcoming thisrequires a mixture of science and com-mitment. Having the correct and mosteffective plan of action in any exerciseprogram will cut down on frustrationand insure that your goals will beachieved.

Healthy Digestive SystemThe only way you will be able to

breakdown foods and assimilate nutri-ents from your foods is if your GI tractis healthy and functioning strongly. AHealthy digestive system is vital tochanging your body composition. Lackof nutrient absorption placates nutrientdeficiencies that lead into weight gain,muscle wasting, poor vitality, andstressed immune function. Digestiveissues can occur at any age; people 50years of age and greater have a substan-tially greater risk do to the nature ofaging and immune system strength.Rehabbing a dysfunctional digestive sys-tem can be involved…the good news isis that most everyone with digestiveissues can completely rehab it back tohealthy at any age. Stress is the biggestoffender to the GI tract, and the onething that can be completely self man-aged. If you feel your having a difficulttime digesting your food, remember toslow down and make meal time a timewhere you do nothing else other thenrelax with yourself or others and simplyeat and enjoy.

Eat High Quality Foods and Eatfor Your Metabolic Type

You are literally what we eat. Whatyou put in your mouth will end upbecoming you- so, the building materialsthat you use will dictate how well youwill grow and change. Beyond that iswhat types and quantities of buildingmaterials, i.e. foods, supplements willbe needed to allow you to achieve yourgoals. We are all very unique metabol-ically; metabolisms are pre-engineered;specific foods create specific hormoneresponses, so because of this, we all fol-low a metabolic blueprint that is uniqueto us that has been passed down by ourancestry. An aboriginal native americanliving inland vs an aboriginal nativeamerican living coastal would have acompletely different diet based on theirfood availability in that environment.The inland natives would prefer landanimals- like Bison- compared toseafoods from their coastal counter-parts. This type of food preferenceshows today in what people naturallygravitate towards (excluding processedfoods since those are chemically manip-ulated to create addiction and cravings).Understanding what foods your bodyprefers can be tricky since most every-ones bloodline is mixed. One way todo this on your own is to simply journalusing a food- rotation diet. Pick onetype of protein and either an above orbelow ground veggie and fruit (if youeat fruit) for that day. Eat only that typeof protein for the day and then switchproteins the next day. Write down howyou feel energetically, emotionally, andany other symptoms you may feel withthat particular meat, veggie, and fruitfor that day. You will start to see a pat-tern, and then you will be able to easilyeliminate food sources that do not agreewith you. This is also a great way tofind out potentially food intolerancesyou may have. Different goals requiredifferent nutrients and amounts ofnutrients. Building muscle vs losingbody fat would mean needing two dif-ferent nutritional game plans. Startwith the basics of eating the highestquality foods that yield the most avail-able nutrients. Get to know your bodybetter by practicing a food rotation dietfor 7 days. You will be amazed at whatyou discover and how much better andmore energetic you feel.

Partner Training! $45.00 for onehour of private training

Martin Alonzo is a Certified Nutri-tionist, CHEK Practitioner, strength andconditioning and corrective exercise spe-cialist. He owns a private personal train-ing business in Kensington and can bereached @ 619-284-2510, or email: [email protected]

Twisted Taps Coming to El CajonBoulevard

Santee-based Twisted Manzanita,which opened its first satellite tastingroom in Pacific Beach last fall, isexpanding and evolving with a newconcept, called Twisted Taps, that willland on El Cajon Boulevard this Octo-ber.

Taking over a former barbecue jointacross the boulevard from TheLafayette Hotel, Twisted Taps will be ashowcase for their beers as well as afull-fledged restaurant. Breweryinvestor Sher Cox, business partner ofTwisted Manzanita president and CEOJeff Trevaskis, is leading the new pro-ject; Cox tells Eater that they chose toland this first Twisted Taps in a rela-tively beer-unsaturated neighborhoodand hope expand the concept intoother craft beer-needy areas in SanDiego and beyond.

Location Matters’ Mike Spilky, whofacilitated the lease, said, “Twisted Tapsis an extraordinarily exciting additionat a transitional time in this corridorof El Cajon Boulevard. The area is see-ing a huge influx of great multi-familyresidential development that will onlyhelp their customer base and withGilly’s Bar, a great long-standing cock-tail lounge next door, the nightlife inthis area will be awesome.”

The 1,525-square-foot space is beingcompletely remodeled to include anextended patio and a roll-up door thatopens into an airy dining room thatCox says will be decorated in a warmcolor scheme with a rustic and indus-

trial design that includes iron-edgedtables, Edison bulbs, and weatheredwood. There will be six TVs and a 24-tap bar pouring Manzanita's beers aswell as house-brewed beer from FatCat Beer Company. Twisted Taps willalso serve wine and sake-based cock-tails.

A kitchen revamp includes a newsmoker that'll house-smoke meats forsandwiches or as toppings for flat-breads baked in their new pizza oven.The lunch and dinner menu, whichwill incorporate beer into some recipes,also includes elevated takes on pubfare, from nachos and wings to messyfries, plus salads, deviled eggs andhousemade jerky.

Cox says that the brewery, which isdistributing its beer across the U.S. andinternationally, is hoping to double itsproduction capacity; they're also plan-ning on a refresh of the Pacific Beachtasting room which will change the lay-out of the space.

Twisted Taps, 2302 El Cajon Blvd.

Madison Officially Opened inUniversity Heights

Madison quietly opened its doors toguests on New Year’s Eve and now will

be open Tuesday through Sunday from4 to 10 p.m.

Madison brings upscale dining,modern design, curated music, andcreative cocktails to the dynamic diningscene of Park Boulevard. Previouslyoccupied by the Lei Lounge, the 3,000-square-foot space has been trans-formed to take guests to a place ofinstant relaxation, pulling inspirationfrom mid-century modern and Italiandesign traditions. Guests can enter theprogressive space through the maindoor that leads into the sophisticatedbar lounge, or through a private tunnelon the side of the building that entersinto the main dining room. The cedar-dominated space features dramaticallyhigh-vaulted ceilings with sky views,intricate wood joinery, colorful geo-metric inlaid panels, and rope instal-lations. The menu, designed by Exec-utive Consulting Chef Mario Cassineri,is inspired by Mediterranean andSouthern California cuisine and fea-tures a strong emphasis on fresh flavorsand local ingredients. In addition,Madison’s beverage program willinclude eight signature cocktails, fivereimagined classics, a selection of localcraft beers, and a tailored wine pro-gram. Keeping true to its local roots,curated sounds by M-Theory Musicwill be projected through a top-of-the-line sound system. The new restaurantand bar is a collaboration of familiarrestaurant industry faces, such as

Mario Cassineri of BiCE San Diego, tothose better known for their designand cultural endeavors, including Jef-frey Fink, owner of M-Theory Musicand managing partner of FLUXX, andARCHISECTS, the industrial firmbehind FLUXX’s rotating themes.

Madison Restaurant and Bar, 4622Park Blvd., between Madison andAdams avenues.

Kindred: Worth the Wait

Kindred, South Park’s newest restau-rant and cocktail bar, is now open aftera year in the making. It’s in the formerAlchemy space.

The restaurant is the brainchild ofKory Stetina, who founded the veganpop-up LOVELIKEBEER. For his firstrestaurant project, Stetinachose Arsalun Tafazoli (CH Projects)and Paul Basile (BASILE Studio) as hispartners. A 35-foot marble bar domi-nates the room, where seating rangesfrom communal tables to bar-heightbooths and a cozy connecting set oftete-a-tete tables.

The Basile-designed space contrastsdark and light, soft and hard; steelcathedral-esque flip doors are balancedby an LED-lighted mirroredceiling while the looming ink-blacksculpture of the restaurant's totem, afour-eyed wolf with snake horns, isflanked by walls bedecked in delicatepink toile. And there is humor at play;look closer at the pattern of the wallcovering and find satanic versions ofRainbow Brite, while the restrooms arehung with cat portraits.

Stetina brought over executive chefJeremy Scullin, from Philly vegan stal-wart Vedge, to helm a menu that aimsto be hearty and satisfying while bring-ing fine dining technique to the table;there’s grain-free beet risotto, searedcauliflower steaks, pistachio-crustedtofu and housemade farinata flatbreadtopped with aji amarillo aioli, crispytrumpet mushrooms and house salsaverde. A weekend brunch includesalmond granola with cashew creamand fried potato bread with smokeddate jam, mango and mint.

David Kinsey (Sycamore Den, Craft& Commerce) leads a bar programwhose drinks are crafted like any finecocktail parlor, just without the use ofeggs, dairy or honey; the menu willchange three times a year, but remainfocused on the wonderful world ofamari herbal liqueurs. Starting in Jan-uary, Kindred will launch “PermanentVacation,” weekly tiki Thursdays thatwill feature dedicated cocktails andtheme-appropriate food; it will also bethe only night of the week when thebar deviates from its all-metal sound-track.

Kindred, 1503 30th St.

Sad DrumbeatGoodbye to Brabant Bar & CareTwo years after first debuting its Bel-gian and Belgian-inspired beer andcuisine in South Park, Brabant Bar &Cafe has closed. The neighborhoodhangout was launched in fall 2013.Owner Adam Parker took to Facebookto make the following announcement:“It is with a heavy heart but heads heldhigh that we announced Brabant Bar& Cafe will close its doors on Wednes-day, Dec. 30. We are blessed to havebeen welcomed by the great neighbor-hood of South Park, and are constantlyhumbled by our repeat customers, newfriends, and the accolades we havestumbled into along the way. It is withthe greatest pride that we have servedfine Belgian ales in the proper wayalongside our traditional and inspiredBelgian cuisine ... Belgian-style beerand Belgian cuisine are together oneof the most magical and rewardingexperiences you could ever hope toenjoy, and it has been our great privi-lege to serve them since 2013. We havesavored each sip, are grateful for everytoast, and hope nothing but the bestfor our beloved neighborhood ofSouth Park. Warmest Regards —TheBrabant Family.

Hawthorn Coffee Arrives onAdams Avenue

Hawthorn Coffee, a fresh “thirdwave” coffee concept, has arrivedat 3019 Adams Ave. Founded by coffeeconnoisseurs Kevin Redmond and hisson, Dylan, the shop’s coffee programis being led by Joshua and HannahBonner, who operated the local Ladiesand Gentleman Coffee Roasters. Thecouple’s roastery is now call Foxy Cof-fee Co., which Hawthorn is featuringalong with Flying Goat Coffee fromSonoma County.

A full line of espresso drinks isoffered, plus pour overs and Chemexbrews; Hawthorn says it has also takencare to dial in its batch brews for qual-ity and consistency, plus convenience.Organic tea is sourced from MadMonk Tea Shop in OB and there’s anarray of craft beverages on tap, fromcold brew to bubbly shrubs fromNorth County’s Nostrum and asparkling tisane made with the fruit ofthe coffee cherry.

Open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.,Hawthorn Coffee is currently offeringa selection of snacks and pastries fromlocal baked goods experts Bread & Cieand Black Magic Bakery.

Hawthorn Coffee, 3019 Adams Ave.

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Future site of Twisted Taps.

COMING&GOINGBY CANDICE WOO | FOUNDING EDITOR, EATER SAN DIEGO

Madison. (Photo by Keri Bridgwater)

Kindred. (Photo by Lyudmila Zotova)

Kindred. (Photo by Lyudmila Zotova)

Amazon is rapidly expanding its online empire, but behind the conveniences that the company offers are a lot ofhidden costs.The Advocates for Independent Business put together an infographic that shows how shopping atAmazon compares with shopping at local businesses in its impact on jobs, taxes, the local economy, and community.

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Amazon’s Hidden Costs BY DONNA DAVIS | U.S. SBA REGION 9 ADMINISTRATOR

Small Business is on the RiseReversing a downward trend, small

businesses in our communities are onthe rise. This is great economic newssince small businesses create nearlytwo out of three net, new jobs andaccount for almost half of America’sprivate nonfarm GDP. Besides beingthe engines of our economy, they arethe unique fabric of our local com-munities.

The economy added 211,000 jobsin November, marking the strongestthree years of job creation since 2000with 8.1 million jobs added. Our busi-nesses have now added 13.7 millionjobs over 69 straight months, extend-ing the longest streak on record. Theserecords are possible thanks to Ameri-ca’s small businesses.

Last year SBA achieved recordlending of $23.5 billion under ourflagship 7(a) loan program, withloans up 18 percent for women, 23percent for minorities, and 101 per-cent for veterans. We’ve eliminatedborrower and bank fees on small-dol-lar loans, so more Main Streetentrepreneurs can get the workingcapital they need to hire and grow.

Recently, the Ewing Marion Kauff-man Foundation published a MainStreet Entrepreneurship Index. Itcompares entrepreneurship ratesamong different demographic groupsin all 50 states and America’s 40largest metro hubs. The KauffmanIndex allows us to see which citiesand states have fostered the right con-ditions for growth.

According to the Kauffman Index,small business activity is on the risein 49 of the 50 U.S. states and 38 ofthe top 40 largest metropolitan areasthis year. Efforts like the KauffmanIndex provide a roadmap for stateand local officials seeking to foster aclimate for small business growth.

Other valuable takeaways in thisreport:

•Businesses owned by women,minorities, and immigrants areincreasing;

•The number of small businessowners with college degrees is alsoincreasing, from 34 percent in 1997to 39 percent today;

•Despite the dynamic leadershippotential of our millennials and vet-erans, young entrepreneurs (ages 20-34) and veteran-owned firms areactually declining.

Several specific SBA initiatives targetareas of concern identified by theKauffman Index. SBA launched theMy Brother’s Keeper Millennials Ini-tiative to promote youth entrepreneur-ship in the nation’s underserved com-munities. We are partnering withcommunity colleges to expose young

people to innovative pathways to starta business, and we’re promoting aBusiness Smart toolkit to train non-profits and faith-based organizationsto teach financial literacy.

SBA’s Boots to Business initiativegives post-9/11 transitioning servicemembers a tutorial on the basics ofbusiness ownership. The program isnow active at more than 180 militaryinstallations worldwide and has intro-duced 32,000 service members andspouses to potential careers inentrepreneurship as they rejoin thecivilian workforce.

We also launched Boots to Business:Reboot to open up this innovative cur-riculum to veterans of every era.

SBA is partnering with cities onStartup in a Day to create an easy-to-use online tool that allowsentrepreneurs to apply for all licensesand permits needed to start a businessin less than a day.

Helping more Americans start andgrow Main Street businesses is a coremission of the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration. We hope you reachout to your local SBA office to jump-start and scale up your small business.Check out sba.gov/local for yournearest SBA local office.

Veteran-Owned Small Busi-nesses to Get CompetitiveEdge in County Contracts

If you own a small business oryou’re a veteran who owns a businessand you want a contract with thecounty of San Diego, you’ll have anedge thanks to a change in Board ofSupervisors policy.

The board voted Tuesday to allowcompetitive procurements of up to$100,000 to be set aside exclusivelyfor certified small and veteran-ownedbusinesses.

The county currently has two pro-grams for disabled veteran-ownedbusinesses. This new policy changecreates a program for the two addi-tional types of businesses.

The idea is to promote broader vet-eran participation in county contractsin recognition of their sacrifices inserving our country, as well as boostsmall business.

The policy change means thesebusinesses will have a greater likeli-hood of success when it comes tocompeting for a set-aside contract. Itmay also prompt more businesses toget their certifications from the Stateof California and/or the U.S. Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs.

The county’s Department of Pur-chasing and Contracting will put thenew program into effect later next year.


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Take A Virtual Tour of the Air & Space Museum

Visitors from around the worldcan now take interactive personal-ly-guided tours of the San Diego Air& Space Museum from the comfortof their own homes through theBEAM Virtual Tour Program, whichenables both school groups andpeople who are physically unable tovisit the museum to take toursthrough the use of a computer andInternet connection.

The museum launched theBEAM program to broaden accessfor previously underserved seg-ments of the population. A largenumber of people who, for a varietyof reasons — geographic, econom-ic, inability to leave their host insti-tution, learners with special needs,hospitalized, bedridden — will ben-efit greatly from having interactiveaccess to the Museum and its col-lections.

Virtual visitors engage withmuseum exhibits in real-time witha fully interactive tool that moves,sees, and speaks on commandthrough a motorized stand. A 17-

inch flat screen monitor displays theuser’s face. The robot is controlledby the user (or the user’s assistant)from a remote location on any PCor laptop using directional keys orvia mouse point-and-click. A mainvideo feed shows the BEAM’s sur-roundings and allows the user tointeract with others and travelthrough a wide-angle camera withzoom capability, a microphone thatcancels echo and reduces back-ground noise, and a powerful built-in speaker.

What differentiates this programfrom audio tours and virtual toursis the BEAM technology allows foran independent and interactiveexperience through a self-deter-mined path. Virtual visitors are ableto interact with an in-house guideor docent as they explore the gal-leries, seeing artifacts as clearly as ifthey were at the museum. Com-ments and questions from offsitevisitors can be relayed and respond-ed to immediately. Expert explana-tions assist in the virtual visitor’s

understanding and personal inter-pretation.

The museum received a 21st Cen-tury Solutions grant from the NBCUniversal Foundation to supportthe program. The funding from thegrant enabled the museum tolaunch the free program for peoplewith disabilities which prevent themfrom physically visiting the muse-um.

BEAM virtual tours of the SanDiego Air & Space Museum beganthis month. Tours are one hour andare offered one day a week on a first-come, first-serve basis, throughreservations only. Visithttp://sandiegoairandspace.org/visit/beam-tour-program to register.

The BEAM virtual presencedevice is manufactured by SuitableTechnologies.

The San Diego Air & Space Museum has started offering virtual tours of the facility.

From your home or anywhere in the world

A portion of a video describing how the virtual tour program works.

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The Savory Su-Mei Yu

Popular restaurateur and chef cooks from the heartIn Chinese culture it’s tradition

that daughters of well-to-do familiesdon’t cook. Cooking is done by ser-vants.

However, in the Yu family, whichfled from China to Thailand, mis-fortune trumped tradition and Su-Mei Yu’s mother, Lee Kwei Chi,cooked for her family and to sup-port her family.

“She was a fantastic cook, giftedwith the ‘tongue,’ which enabled herto identify ingredients and flavor-ings and duplicate the dishes shetasted,” said Su-Mei Yu, who waswelcomed with her sister and broth-er into the kitchen to observe andlearn about traditional cooking.

They watched their mother everystep of the way, making noodlesfrom scratch, killing chickens, crabsand fish, and they listened as she

explained each process. But theynever touched.

Lee Kwei Chi knew it was impor-tant for her children to be educatedin food, because it’s tied to its cul-ture, people and traditions.

“In addition to being an amazingcook, my mother was a fantastic sto-ryteller. We learned so much aboutfood and culture from her. She toldus legends, stories, gossip —whether or not they were true — itwas all great fun. None of ourfriends ever got to be in the kitchen,”said Su-Mei.

She did get some occasionalhands-on experience when hermother cooked for a big feast orbanquet like on the Chinese NewYear.

In October 1985, when Su-Meiopened her tiny 700-square-foot

restaurant on India Street in Mis-sion Hills, Saffron Thai GrilledChicken, she knew enough aboutThai food to know that she neededto learn more.

So she rallied her friends andfamily in Thailand to find familieswho would accept her into theirhumble homes to learn how to cookdishes that have been passed downthrough the generations and thatshe couldn’t have learned fromrecipes.

In Thailand, to have a strangercome into your home to learn istaboo, especially if you own arestaurant.

“It was a humbling process.Learning how to cook Pad Thai tookme two weeks. I was scared to deaththat I might ruin it,” she said.

Su-Mei later expanded the Saf-

fron brand with Saffron Noodles &Sate, a comfortable eatery withindoor and outdoor seating. Locat-ed next to each other, both restau-rants have become San Diegofavorites.

Over time, Saffron has introducedhundreds of dishes, some traditionaland others based on the Thai phi-losophy of healthful eating.

Said Su-Mei, “I follow the beliefthat we should eat foods to maintainbalance within ourselves and withMother Nature’s seasonal changes.I am proud to have contributed tothe wellness of generations of cus-tomers.”

If a dish seems like a lot toremember, Su-Mei explained, that’sbecause it is: like all traditional Thaicuisine, each dish is designed to cre-ate a balance within the body

between all four essential elements— earth, water, wind, and fire.

Su-Mei believes that, in this coun-try, we take better care of our carsand our computer systems then wedo of our bodies, which she thinkswe take for granted, and for whichwe are ultimately entirely responsi-ble.

To cook and eat healthy, Su-Mei’srecommendations are simple: getspecialty spices at 99 Ranch; eat aslocally and seasonally as possible;and shop religiously at a farmersmarket. Above all else, Su-Mei said,“respect Mother Nature and yourown body, the ultimate goals of Thaicooking.”

Since opening Saffron 30 yearsago, the now nationally recognizedrestaurateur, cookbook author andtelevision host is one of the SanDiego food scene’s most accom-plished and colorful characters.

Her cookbooks include “AsianGrilling,” “Cracking the Coconut”and “The Elements of Life: A Con-temporary Guide to Thai Recipesand Traditions for Healthier Living.”

She has been featured on numer-ous television programs includingMartha Stewart,” “Good MorningAmerica” and the “Today Show” aswell as in notable publications suchas Food & Wine Magazine, the LosAngeles Times, Chicago Tribuneand the New York Times.

Of all the chefs she’s cooked with,her favorite is Martha Stewart. “Icooked with her more than any

KPBS ‘Savor San Diego’ show, filmed at Olivewood Gardens. The 30th anniversary of Saffron was celebrated the week of Oct. 19.

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other chef. She’s fabulous, alwaysextremely courteous and friendly,always prepared,” she said.

Su-Mei’s popular KPBS televisionprogram, “Savor San Diego,” was cre-ated in 2012 and is now in its thirdseason. The program highlights SanDiego’s unique culinary treasures andthe fascinating people and places Su-Mei encounters in our local foodcommunity.

While Su-Mei doesn’t go to cook-ing schools herself, three years agoshe founded a cooking school in thenorthern part of Thailand to teachchildren and their families the realtraditional culture of Thai cooking.She goes back every year.

The Chinese character for Su-Meiincludes bamboo, a symbol ofresilience and strength, and a plumflower, a symbol of spring beauty.

Her story of coming to the UnitedStates and achieving a graduate-leveleducation, all on scholarships, raisinga daughter solo, and her 30-year-suc-cess as a restauranteur shows that hername suits her well. She is resilient,she is strong and she is beautiful,

inside and out.When Su-Mei was 12 she

announced to her parents that shewanted to move to the United States.Her parents approved of the move aslong as there would be no costinvolved and she went to an all-girlsschool.

Getting to the U.S. without spend-ing any money is very hard to do.

After working every angle withfriends, acquaintances and family, Su-Mei found a church-affiliated girl’sboarding school in Kentucky andwent on a full scholarship at age 15,along with her “Cousin Susie,” whowas appointed by Su-Mei’s motherto be her companion.

On arrival, she saw that Kentuckywasn’t the place for her and sheimmediately started planning her wayout to California.

In Thailand, Su-Mei was a ninthgrader; when she arrived at the Ken-tucky school she convinced the teach-er that she should be an 11th grader,proving that she knew enough mathand science to be at that level — eventhough she couldn’t speak English,did not know anything about Amer-ican history or literature.

Ultimately, she got a BA fromChapman College in Orange County

and a master’s degree in social workfrom San Diego State University in1969, all on scholarships andwork/study programs. Honoring hermother’s caveat —no cost involved.

Having experienced numerouscareer changes leading up to being arestauranteur, Su-Mei, 70, says at thispoint in her life she would like to domore writing and more meditativework “for the betterment of theworld.”

Su-Mei was blessed personally bythe Dalai Lama several years ago bychance “and it changed my life. I havesince devoted my life to study, prac-tice, contemplating, and meditatingthe Dharma, hoping that I shall learnto be loving and compassionate as isHis Holiness, not only for myself, butfor all sentient beings.”

A La Jolla resident, Su-Mei isrecording her earlier years, her moth-er’s stories, some of the recipes, veryold folklore, and the philosophy andconcept of Thai food, “just in casesomeone in the future wants andneeds this information.”

An immigrant herself, and anAmerican citizen since the early 70s,Su-Mei is saddened when she watchesthe immigration crisis in the news.

“I understand that in the modernworld we have territories, that there’sa legal way to come to this country.At the same time there are all theseunforeseeable situations in the worldthat involve human beings who aredesperate. They just want to do whatis best for themselves and their fam-ilies,” she said.

And she asked, “What do you do?I mean, is it really that hard to helpthem? To open the door? What if ithappens to you? Then what?”

Her suggestion is: Thanksgiving iscoming up: open your homes. Openyour hearts. And if you can’t do any-thing because you feel squirmy abouthaving a stranger in your home, sendmoney. DO something as a way togive thanks that you can sit down andhave turkey because a lot of peoplecan’t.

Su-Mei Yu celebrated the 30thanniversary of her restaurant theweek of Oct. 19.

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Green Curry

Su-Mei Yu with her daugher, Angela, and sister Marian Yu in Thailand.

In front of Saffron.

Su-Mei Yu with Martha Stewart.

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By Bart Mendoza

February 6The Magic of Jazz Flute Legend Tim WeisbergJazz flute legend Tim Weisberg returns to Dizzy’s on Feb. 6. Weisberghas been a long-time area favorite, but making this show extraspecial, he will be debuting his brand new album, “Another Byte,”his first in nearly two decades. The CD was recorded completelylive in front of an audience with no overdubs or retakes, showcasingnine terrific cover versions of songs ranging from Herbie Hancock’s“Watermelon Man” to Dan Fogelberg’s “Twins Theme.” If you’renew to Weisberg’s sound, the album is a terrific taster, giving the lis-tener an insight into his music. But seeing him and his crack bandplay these tunes live is where the magic is. www.crocesparkwest.com

February 14P.O.D. As Explosive As EverOne of San Diego’s biggest hard rock bands, P.O.D. returns witha special show at the House of Blues on Feb. 14. Touring behindtheir latest recording, “The Awakening,” the band’s first conceptalbum, fans will find their music as explosive as ever, with plentyof anthemic hard rock, such as lead single, “This Goes Out ToYou.” With a string of classics such as “Youth of A Nation” and“Boom” to their credit, anyone who needs a dose of loud, hook-filled rock ‘n’ roll won’t want to miss this show from our home-town heroes. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego

January 28Wanda Jackson, at 78, Still Packs a Sonic PunchRockabilly fans won’t want to miss an appearance by country musicicon Wanda Jackson at the Casbah Jan. 28. At 78, Jackson still putson a terrific show, with an incredible backlog of songs she’s recordedsince 1954. Most recently she’s worked with such noted producers asJack White and Justin Townes Earle, but as good as those new discsare, it’s Jackson’s early rock ‘n’ roll discs that keep her concerts packed,with songs such as “Fujiyama Mama” and especially her signaturetune, “Let’s Have A Party,” still retaining a sonic punch after morethan five decades. www.casbahmusic.com

February 6Blues and Rock Master Jorma KaukonenWhile his name may not be quite a household word, there is no doubtthat Jorma Kaukonen is one of the most important guitarists to emergefrom the 1960s. Appearing at the Music Box on Feb. 6, Kaukonen is alynchpin of the 1960’s Bay Area music community. He has workedwith everyone from Janis Joplin to the Chesterfield Kings and stillperforms on occasion with his band Hot Tuna. However, it’s his pio-neering fretwork with The Jefferson Airplane 1965-1996 that wouldbe familiar to most, his stellar playing across such classic albums as“Surrealistic Pillow,” ensuring his legend. For this show, Kaukonen isin solo acoustic mode, giving audiences a wonderful opportunity tohear this blues and rock master in stripped down and intimate mode.www.musicboxsd.com

February 14Rebecca Jade’s Music Harkens Back to ’70s SoulAnyone looking for a Valentine’s Day offering with a bit of grooveand danceability will want to check out Rebecca Jade, performingat the Kona Kai Resort on Feb. 14. Jade has a wonderful voice thatharkens back to the heyday of the ’70s-era soul, as heard on herrecent self-titled, album with her band, The Cold Fact. Making aJade performance special is the fact that although she plays terrificcovers, her original material, such as funky single, “Cuts Like A Win-ter,” is of such a high standard, they are virtually cut from the samecloth as the music of her heroes. www.resortkonakai.com

February 19

Tiffany Jane & The Kicks Headline Special ShowcaseOn Feb. 19, Little Italy’s 98 Bottles will be the site of a special show-case spotlighting a variety of local arts and culture including music,painting, photography, dance and more. Music will be providedby chanteuse Tiffany Jane & her band The Kicks, a terrific combothat can play modern tunes by everyone from Bruno Mars to SamSmith, while interjecting their own excellent material such as theself-descriptive, “I’ve Got Soul.” Tiffany Jane’s music will providethe perfect soundtrack for what is hoped to be the first of manysuch events celebrating local artists across different media.www.98bottlessd.com

TOURISM10| JANUARY 2016 | MID CITY NEWSPAPER GROUP

2015 BIG YEAR FOR SAN DIEGO TOURISM ECONOMY

The San Diego Tourism Authorityis projecting a record year fortourism in in San Diego in 2015 —$9.9 billion in visitor spending, 34million visitors and $266 million intransient occupancy tax contribu-tions to San Diego County city gov-ernments.

The region is on pace to surpasslast year’s totals in all of those cate-gories, officials said.

“While San Diego has long beena popular travel destination, theregion’s appeal to travelers fromaround the world continues to growand strengthen,” said Joe Terzi, pres-ident and CEO of the San DiegoTourism Authority. “In ever-increas-ing numbers, visitors are takingnotice of all that San Diego has tooffer, from our iconic attractionsand world-class museums to ourdiverse neighborhood experiencesand our innovative spirit that createsa dynamic business climate."

The record numbers close out asuccessful year for San Diego’stourism sector, according to officials.In July, the SDTA announced thatconvention bookings during fiscal

year 2015 reached a 10-year highwith 1 million room nights booked.

In February, the SDTA released anew $8.9 million multi-platformadvertising campaign, which includ-ed television, print, online and bill-board advertising. 2015 also saw theexpansion of San Diego’s interna-tional presence.

Earlier this year, the SDTAretained marketing representationin Australia, complementing inter-national marketing efforts alreadyunderway in the U.K., Germany,China, Japan, Mexico and Canada.

Also this year, San Diego was oneof only four cities worldwide to benamed a “World’s Smart City” bythe National Geographic Channel.

“We’re very encouraged by thegrowth of San Diego’s tourismeconomy over the past couple ofyears,” said Terzi. “And every SanDiegan has a stake in the success ofthis important industry. Our abilityto attract more travelers benefits theentire region through increasedspending at our business establish-ments and more hotel tax revenuethat the city can use for police, fire

and other important services.”The San Diego Tourism Authori-

ty, formerly the San Diego Conven-tion and Visitors Bureau, was estab-lished in 1954 to foster the growthof the tourism economy in SanDiego through aggressive sales andmarketing efforts. It is a private,nonprofit entity that is funded pri-marily through the San DiegoTourism Marketing District.

Projected 2015 San DiegoTourism Numbers:

Annual Visitors: 34.2 million

Annual Visitor Spending: $9.9 billion

Hotel Room Nights Sold: 16.9 million

Annual Hotel Tax Revenue:$266 million

San Diegans Working inTourism: 173,000

Balboa Park is a favorite destination for tourists visiting San Diego.

Officials predict another record year

Locals take their tourist friends to South Park’s quarterly Walkabouts sponsored bythe South Park Business Group. This year’s Walkabouts: March 19, July 9, Oct. 8and Dec. 3.

Old Town’s shops and restaurants beckon tourists from all over the country andaround the world.

The Mission Hills Historic District is a favorite tourist attraction.

Tourist visitors to Adams Avenue are likely to see ‘Bartleby,’ the mascot of the AdamsAvenue Bookstore.

Tourists flock to the Lafayette Hotel in North Park to see the swimming pool designedby Johnny Weissmuller aka ‘Tarzan.’


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When you’re in a car accident,your greatest hope is that no one isinjured. The second thing you wantis for your car to look and drive likeit did before the accident. If anyonecan make that happen, it’s Carillo’sAuto Body, a family business cele-brating its 35th anniversary onAdams Avenue.

Founder Tony Carillo has lovedworking on cars from the time hewas 13 years old when he became anapprentice for his neighbor, an automechanic in Mexico. From there, hewent onto work at another shop inOrange County, then joined the U.SArmy where he did mechanical workon tanks and Jeeps.

“I’ve pretty much seen everythingthat can happen,” Carillo says,describing military trucks that rolledover, and a more recent job. “We’redoing a repair now on a MercedesBenz that was in a freeway accidentand the hood, frame rails, headlights,and mechanicals are all crushed,” hesays. “There’s a lot of technologybecause this is a smart-car, but weare going to make sure it’s put backtogether to factory specifications…It’s going to be safe, something Iwould feel comfortable puttingmyself and my family into. That feelsreally good to be able to do for peo-ple.”

Family is a key value for Carillo ashe discusses the important role hisbrothers Marcos and Vidal play inthe success of the business. Marcosis the lead technician and Vidal is thelead painter. Carillo’s three sons,Tony, David, and Daniel, own a shoptogether in Allied Gardens. “I loveworking with family because eventhough everyone has strong opin-ions, it’s always because they care andthat their name is on the door too,”he says.

Carillo’s Auto Body is a memberof the Better Business Bureau, andCalifornia Auto Body Associationwhere Tony served as president. Alifetime member of the AutomobileAssociation of America, Carillo’s hasreceived the Triple-A Award for BestAuto Body Repair Shop.

Accolades aside, Carillo says oneof the most gratifying parts of hisbusiness is that he builds long-termrelationships with his customers andthe community. “I have customerswhose parents brought their cars tome when they were teens and nowthey’re parents of teens who come tothe shop,” he says. “It’s a great feelingto work with three generationsbecause it tells me people know I’mgiving them the best quality serviceat a reasonable price.”

Carillo says some customers havecalled his cellphone at night from thesite of an accident. “When you’re inan accident it’s a crucial time andyou need to be there to help them

right there and then, not in two days.It’s a stressful time, so if I can givepeople peace of mind and send a towtruck to help them out, I’m glad Ican do that.”

Carillo owns a second location inLa Mesa, but says he’s staying put onAdams Avenue where he has been anactive part of the community for 35years. Carrillo’s Auto Body supportslocal breast cancer events, Little

League, the Adams Avenue BusinessAssociation, and other nonprofits. “Ilike the changes that have transpiredon the avenue over the years,” Carillosays, “We are still a quaint olderneighborhood with all of the char-acter and charm, but now people areout taking walks and it feels like asafe, cozy place. I consider this myneighborhood because I’ve spent themajority of my life here.”

Carillo’s Auto Body is celebrating its 35th year on Adams Avenue. Tony Carillo has loved working on cars from the time he was 13 years old when hebecame an apprentice for his neighbor, an auto mechanic in Mexico.


Quality work for your bang-up jobCarillo’s Auto Body puts broken things right STORY AND PHOTOS BY JENNIFER COBURN

The Carillo Auto Body team. Can you spot Tony Carillo?


Important Dog Park UpdateOver the summer The Adams Rec Council voted to approve the Normal Heights Interim Dog Park! Modifications to

original plans include an increased setback, changes to fencing material and height, the addition of trash bins and baggydispensers, upgrades to the mulch ground cover, and seating. We've made amazing progress, and anticipate the DogPark to officially open in the next 30 days. We'll continue to keep you posted!


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BY JENNIFER COBURN

KEN DAVENPORT: HELPING NONPROFITS PROSPER More than 120 organizations assisted

Ken Davenport is at his best when he’sbuilding something, whether it’s a Lego pro-ject with his son, handcrafted wood furniturefor the office, or nonprofit organizations thatserve San Diego.

“I really like the formation process and see-ing things come to fruition,” says Davenport,CEO of the nonprofit Mission Edge SanDiego.

In the four years since Davenport, and sev-eral other business-minded philanthropists,launched Mission Edge, he’s had the chanceto build not only his organization, but alsosupport more than 120 other San Diego non-profits including Feeding America San Diego,the Timken Museum of Art, San Diego JuniorTheatre, Zero8Hundred, and Miracle Babies,among many others.

“Most nonprofits are great at serving thecommunity, but struggle with the businessside of things. Some organizations just needa little help in accounting,” says Davenport.“Others need a more comprehensive supportpackage. We’ve had clients tell us that we savedthem a ton of time and money, or that we’vereally helped them scale.”

Davenport says that in his work with non-profits through Social Venture Partners hesaw too many organizations whose resourceswere being diverted away from their mission.“I’ve seen an executive director spend literallydozens of hours responding to a claim ofwrongful termination of an employee, some-thing that could have been avoided with somesimple HR advice,” says Davenport. “Butnobody at the organization had the expertise.What we are doing is allowing organizationsto become more efficient by outsourcing cer-tain business operations, while providing theexpertise to help them avoid costly mistakes.We consider it a huge success when nonprofitscan do their work more effectively and spendmore time working on their core mission andpassion.”

The son of a Korean War veteran, Daven-port has always appreciated the importanceof serving, though it wasn’t until relativelyrecently that he found his opportunity to giveback. Mission Edge is his first foray into thesocial sector, after a career as an entrepreneurand technology executive. “I realized that serv-ing can take many forms, and for me, using

my business experience to help nonprofits bemore effective can have a bigger impact thanif I just donated my time,” he says. Thoughhe does volunteer his time as well, particularlyin support of veterans and the military com-munity.

Davenport serves on the board of the TravisManion Foundation, an organization dedi-cated to assisting veterans and families of thefallen by empowering them to move forwardand inspire the next generation of leaders.“Veterans have a sense of dedication and pur-pose, and that sense of mission is very valu-able,” he says. “I really enjoy helping veteransunderstand how their skills are transferableand marketable in today’s civilian job mar-ket.”

This past summer, Davenport joined his84-year-old father on an Honor Flight toWashington, D.C. As he traveled with 120World War II and Korean War veterans, hisdedication to serving veterans grew. “I wassitting on the bus with guys in their 90s tellingme about their missions flying bombers overGermany, and realizing that this great gener-ation is passing,” says Davenport. “But we have

our own ‘greatest generation’ in those whohave served since 9/11, and It’s becomeimportant to me to help where I can. They’vebravely served us – it’s the least we can do tohelp them as they come back to the civilianworld.”

In Davenport’s spare time, he enjoys spend-ing time with his 9-year-old son Gabe, a bud-ding military buff. “He’s been interested inairplanes and military stuff since he couldtalk,” he says. “Gabe is now really into usinghis Lego set to do World War II mock-upsand battles. Last week, we did Omaha Beachon D-Day. It was pretty incredible.”

A Do-It-Yourself carpenter, Davenport isalso teaching his son how to re-purpose mate-rials and create something new and beautiful.He made a wood sign and four redwoodtables from scraps from an old deck, thenwired them for electricity, and they are nowbeing used in the Mission Edge offices. “I’vealways been pretty handy,” he says. “I’m kindof a start-up guy.”


Cabinets get a period look from the use of quarter-sawn oak and traditional joinery.

With the renovation of this undistinguished1950s house, the new kitchen with Arts & Craftsmotifs grew to become the heart of the home.

Remodeling the kitchen was a major projectin this owner’s upgrade of a Long Island housebuilt in the 1950s. The old kitchen was datedand confused: Colonial Revival mouldings onstock golden-oak cabinets, a tiny island withclipped corners, low-end laminate countertopsand white appliances, all with a smattering ofgeneric wallpaper.

Homeowner Robert Jackman hatched theoverall design and suggested many of thedetails.

“I went to college in Southern California,”Jackman says, “and fell in love with the Greene& Greene houses in Pasadena. Over time, Ibecame more and more a student of the Arts& Crafts movement.”

Jackman and his wife, Naomi, knew they’dlook to the Arts & Crafts vocabulary for therenovation. He chose traditional wood species:quarter-sawn white oak, American cherry. Thisis new work, frankly embracing a profession-al-style range and a large, built-in refrigerator.(All appliances are by Sub-Zero and Wolf.)

The design uses motifs of the past; the rangeis built into a hearth-like niche, for example,and a colonnade divides the room. The peri-od-inspired kitchen features framed white-oakcabinetry, a wide-plank wood floor, and ban-quette seating that evokes a breakfast nook.Lighting is transitional, alluding to the gaslightand early-electric eras. “Because of my work incabinetmaking, I was fussy about joinery,” Jack-man says, “insisting on traditional mortise-and-tenon and dovetail joints.” He himself builtsome key pieces, including the kitchen table,several doors, even the basement staircase.

The center island features a 2½-inch-thickend-grain countertop in a checkerboard pattern(alternating walnut and maple) with a

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SEE KITCHEN, Page 17Vertical panels around the stove are pullout spice racks.Cabinets get a period look from the use of quarter-sawn oak and traditionaljoinery; each door has a framed, solid wood center panel, another traditionaldetail.


mahogany border. The prep area near the stove is a“pizza station” featuring a low-height marble slab forkneading dough. The use of copper in the room —for the stove backsplash, the farmhouse sink, a bread-box — looks back to its predominance in art metal-work. The golden chartreuse wall paint is right out ofthe bungalow era.

A Zoned Floor PlanDuring the full-out renovation of the undistin-

guished 1950s house, the kitchen grew to become theheart of the home. Its careful layout, though, breaks itinto various work and living spaces, giving the rooma human scale not seen in most open-plankitchens. The working corner of the kitchen movesfrom range to baking (or pizza prep) area to pantryand fridge. The breakfast nook, set near a large window,is cozily tucked into a colonnade. Here, a separate bankof storage cabinets takes the place of a sideboard. Theunusual placement of the center island allows for widecorridors, creating a smooth traffic flow unimpededby right angles and tight corners

In the Language of CraftsmanCabinets get a period look from the use of quarter-

sawn oak and traditional joinery; each door has aframed, solid wood center panel, another traditionaldetail. Colonnades create an open feel while providingseparate rooms, as in period bungalows. The style-neutral range is built into a hearth-like niche with a“mantel” shelf. Banquette seating suggests an old-fash-ioned breakfast nook. Wide-plank flooring was laid invarious widths. (Narrow strip floors came later.) Hard-ware and lighting fixtures are period reproductions.

Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival. artsandcraft-shomes.com

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The kitchen table and banquette overlook the backyard. Cool Carrara marble, traditional for baking stations, is used for the pizza-mak-ing countertop.

The center island was placed cater-corner to perimeter cabinets, assuring wide passages. (All photos by Ric Marder)


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Justine Epstein and Greg Theil-mann don’t flinch in the face of theinevitable question that friends,family members and just about any-one who knows they’re opening abookstore in North Park ask; someversion of, But why are you openinga brick-and-mortar bookstore nowwhen everything’s gone digital?

“It does seem strange,” saidEpstein. “There are a lot of optionsnow, especially with consumingmedia in general.”

Epstein and Theilmann co-ownVerbatim Books. The new book-store, located on the corner of 30thStreet and North Park Way, isstocked with mostly used books,plus a few new ones by San Diegoauthors. It’s set to officially open inmid-January.

Epstein worked at a used book-store in Hillcrest for a decade beforestriking out on her own. She saidthe old shop where she workedmade it through the economicslump and even saw business boomafter 2013. She’s confident the used-bookstore formula is far from bro-ken. If someone’s looking for a newbook and knows the title, she saidan e-reader is probably the best bet.But for people who only know theywant to read something interesting— a book that’s stood the test oftime — she said there’s no onlinereplacement that can compare towalking up and down the aisles of aused bookstore and talking to theknowledgeable book nerds who staffthe place.

“Kindle and Amazon, they’re real-ly great if you know exactly whatyou want, but I find it difficult tobrowse or find something youmight not have known you wanted,”she said. “And I think people are sickof buying something and not really

having it, not being able to share itwith other people and their friends,at least legally.”

The serendipity of discovery andthe share-ability of physical booksare two arguments Theilmann uses,too, when explaining the “Whynow?” question. Plus, he said, thereare all sorts of other reasons peopleare still buying books.

“Even if they’re doing somethingas pretentious as putting it on theirshelves so people can see it,” he said.“Everyone does that.”

Epstein and Theilmann said theydon’t expect the bookstore to lastforever, but it feels right for rightnow.

“There are a lot of things (abouta bookstore) that are appealing or

even charming maybe,” Epstein said.“It is a bit old-fashioned in a lot ofways. I don’t think we expect to bein business for the next 50 years, butI think there is a niche market here,especially in North Park, and peoplelike us have responded well to theidea of keeping that alive, at least fora little while longer.”

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This article originally appeared inVoice of San Diego. Kinsee Morlan isthe Engagement Editor at Voice of SanDiego and author of the CultureReport. Contact her directly at [email protected] with permission.


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Culture Report: The (Risky?) Business of Opening a Bookstore

Greg Theilmann and Justine Epstein, owners of Verbatim Books. (Photo by Kinsee Morlan)

Jan Noz, this year’s UC San DiegoVeteran of the Year recipient, servedher country as a member of the Unit-ed States Air Force; now, she servesthe university as a senior disabilityspecialist in the Office for Studentswith Disabilities. In this role, Nozhelps students — including veterans— understand and overcome diffi-cult circumstances, so that they canattain their career and educationalgoals.

While in the military, Noz’s expe-rience focused on managing ware-house inventory, which often includ-ed physical work, such as operatinga forklift. Once she finished her ser-vice in the Air Force, she said shebounced around for a few years tak-ing jobs to earn a paycheck, but hadno direction.

“My experience was in a verymale-dominated field, so I had trou-ble finding a job after my service was

complete,” Noz said. “I struggled tofigure out what I wanted to do withmy life.”

Noz’s experience of having littleguidance during her transition outof the military is why the disabilityspecialist is so passionate about whatshe does now. She feels privileged tohave had the opportunity to helpmany people in transition or seekinga career change, including those withdisabilities and students of diverseacademic, socioeconomic, culturaland ethnic backgrounds.

Today, Noz finds her work incred-ibly satisfying. “It gives me great plea-sure to assist people and help themfigure out what they want to do withtheir lives,” she said.

Noz served in the Air Force from1987 to 1991 and was an active dutyservice member during OperationDesert Storm. She joined the militaryto learn job skills, help pay for collegeand because it is part of her familylegacy. Noz is proud to report thather family’s service covers all threebranches of the military: her grand-father was in the Army duringWWII; her uncle was in the Marinesduring the Vietnam era; and her hus-band served in the Navy.

During Operation Desert Storm,Noz worked in logistics at Travis AirForce Base. Like many in the serviceduring that time, Noz often worked12-hour days. The long days requiredher to be away from her first son,who was an infant at the time. “It wasdifficult and did require sacrifice, butit’s what we signed up for,” she said.

After the war, Noz transitioned outof the military and into civilian life–– a process which was abrupt. “Mytransition was pretty rough; it wasnot easy,” she said. “Things havechanged since then, but for me ittook place in just one afternoonwhen my papers were processed.”

Noz added that transitioning outof the military can be difficult

because it is a huge lifestyle adjust-ment. “Most likely, there will be manythat do not have a job lined up rightaway,” she said. “They are not goingto be told what to do; they have toseek it out. They have to prepare.They have to develop a resume. It’s avery different lifestyle than when youare in the military.”

Although it took years after Noz’sservice was complete, she did finddirection and a career pathway. Afirst-generation college graduate, shesought help from mentors, includingone teacher she met while attendinga California Community College. Shelater transferred to UC Berkeley and,upon graduation, started working atthe campus as an academic adviserto students in the sociology depart-ment.

Noz went on to earn a Master ofArts in Counseling with a specializa-tion in career and adult developmentfrom the University of San Diego.After graduate school, she began hercareer first at private companies thenat the Department of Veterans Affairsas a vocational rehabilitation andemployment counselor. Helping vet-erans transition into civilian lifebecame a key part of her work. Inearly 2013, she joined the staff at theUC San Diego Office for Studentswith Disabilities, where she oftenworks with student veterans and stu-dents who are active duty military.As part of her role, she holds weeklyoffice hours at the Student VeteransResource Center (SVRC).

“It is really helpful for me to be intheir space,” she said. “It helps me bepresent. They can ask questions, andI can build a rapport with them. Thatway, they don’t have to make anappointment at my office to seek ser-vices, as that process can be intimi-dating.”

She says her career is incrediblysatisfying because she gets to serve asa mentor to others, so that they can

find their own path in life. Noz doesthis in a variety of ways. “Sometimesit’s by asking the right questions, andsometimes it’s just listening,” she said.“Often, students are stuck, and I tellthem: ‘I understand. I have beenstuck before, too.’ ”

Noz said that since the SVRCopened two years ago, she has seenthe veteran community thrive at UCSan Diego. Not only are veteransinvolved with the SVRC, but UC SanDiego has a lot of active duty militaryin reserves that frequent the space.In addition, military supporters havegravitated to the center.

Noz is an active member of UCSan Diego’s Veterans Association,which is open to all faculty, staff, stu-dents, alumni and community mem-bers. The organization raises aware-ness and promotes respect andappreciation for the sacrifices andcontributions made by members ofthe U.S. Armed Forces.

“I learned after leaving the militarythat it’s important to have a commu-nity, and being involved with the Vet-erans Association is certainly bene-ficial for that very reason,” Noz said.“We’re involved in the UC San Diegocommunity and the surroundingcommunity. We contribute to thediversity of the campus.”

Noz accepted her Veteran of theYear award at the 16th Annual UCSan Diego Veterans Staff AssociationVeteran Recognition Ceremony onNov. 5 at the UC San Diego Super-computer Center Auditorium.

“I have an overwhelming, awe-some emotion of gratitude,” she saidof accepting the award. “It gives mean opportunity to share what mymentors and others have shared withme along my life journey. It also helpsme gain an understanding of whatis needed and how I can continue toassist others and give back.”

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Mission to Serve UC San Diego’s Veteran of the Year finds life’s work in helping others

Jan Noz is a senior disability specialist at UC San Diego. (Photo by Erika Johnson/University Communications)


After Deanne Cervantes, parentand librarian at McKinley Elemen-tary School, suffered a broken backand multiple injuries in a Nov. 27fall off a cliff in San Quentin, Mex-ico, her family put out a plea fordonations throughGoFundMe.com.

One of her two daughters,Rachel Cervantes, has provided an

update on the fundraising effort:“After my mom Deanne Cer-

vantes ended up at the ICU for atraumatic fall at her beloved ‘home-away-from-home’ in San Quentin,Mexico, tremendous amounts ofefforts have come forward from thecommunity (and beyond) in orderto help our family get together thefunds to remodel our house in

order to be handicap-accessible formy now paralyzed mother.”

“Having so many generousdonations, as well as many lovingpeople keeping my mom in theirprayers, has relieved a lot of stressfor my family and we can’t thankeveryone enough for all their sup-port.”

“In terms of how my mom isdoing, all things considered, she’sdoing great! She has now moved toa rehab facility where she is beingtaught how to be self-sufficientwith her diagnosis, and theprogress she’s made is incredible!

“She was in a wheelchair andspeeding around the facility withinthe first week there! “

“It’s a lot for her to re-learn, butshe is doing the absolute best andnever complains, and we are allvery proud of her progress. Shecan’t wait to come home, and withthe help of the money being raised,it’ll be to a home fully equippedwith everything she needs.”

Donations may be made onlineat: GoFundMe.com/deannerecov-eryfund.

New California Laws You Should Know About Jan. 1 will bring an abundance of new laws to Califor-

nia. From the way we work to the way we educate -- law-makers thought of plenty of ways to change how Cali-fornians live.

Here are five new laws you should know about.

Get those vaccinationsAfter a long battle, advocates for mandatory vaccina-

tions saw a victory with the passage of Senate Bill 277.The law requires all California students attending publicor private school to get vaccinated. Those seeking to beexempt will need approval from the state Department ofPublic Health.

More cash needed for your ballot initiativeAre you looking to get your idea on California’s next

election ballot? Be prepared to pay more money. AssemblyBill 1100 changes the filing fee from $200 to $2,000. Sup-porters of the new law hope the increased fee will eliminatefrivolous proposals.

The possible end of the High School Exit ExamThere’s hope for students who fail the High School

Exit Exam. Senate Bill 172 suspends the exam andremoves it as a condition from graduation. The CaliforniaSuperintendent of Public Instruction is also required toconvene an advisory panel “to provide recommendationsto the superintendent on the continuation of the high

school exit examination and on alternative pathways tosatisfy specified high school graduation requirements.”

Drive and voteAnyone looking to get a driver’s license in California

will automatically be registered to vote. Assembly Bill1461 is applied to any qualified residents. Residents willalso be registered to vote if they submit a change ofaddress to the DMV or apply for an ID.

No earbuds in the driver’s seatA new law will prevent drivers in California from wear-

ing earbuds or headsets in both ears while on the road.But Senate Bill 491 does not apply to anyone operatingauthorized emergency vehicles.

Update on Deanne Cervantes

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