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Sept 12, 2014 Vol. 1 No. 10 Highlighting our Community and Businesses for Imperial Beach
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Church Directory
Military Organizations
City Agenda
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OLD GLORY FLIES PROUD
JUST IN TIME FOR
LABOR DAY
The community of Imperial Beach, busi-
ness owners and our local government
pulled together this week to make sure
our new American flags (purchased by
the Business Improvement District, also
known as the BID) were up and flying
for this last summer holiday weekend.
BID members worked with our sup-
portive Mayor, City Manager and the
Fire Department. The Imperial Beach
Fire Department rolled up their sleeves
and climbed the ladders to line our
streets with beautiful waiving Ameri-
can flags. They have also agreed to help
rehang the flags for future holidays.
The flags currently line Palm Ave, 13th
Street, 9th St and Imperial Beach Blvd.
They will eventually line Seacoast Drive.
Ive personally seen the blisters and
would like to thank all who made this
happen. We are truly a community
working as one.
Christine LaPausky, BID Chairwoman
As soon as the Tsunami Ready Status was attained, the City started several
projects that have impacted the Tsunami Escape Routes. We are going to
show multiple examples of where obstacles and constraints have been
placed on potential emergency evacuation traffic flows but, even more
surprising is that several projects on the drawing boards and already in
motion; fly in the face of the Grand Jurys Findings. The Escape Route
Signs had barely been attached to sign posts when meetings were held on
Old Palm Avenue and as everyone knows; four lanes have become two
lanes from Seacoast to Rainbow near 7th & Palm. Bike lanes, extra wide
sidewalks and pop-outs have removed two traffic lanes for the alleged
purpose of TRAFFIC CALMING.
Councilman Brian Pat Bilbray pointed out that the intersection is part of the
Tsunami Evacuation route and a malfunction could make an evacuation
even more difficult. Tom Fudge; PBS: Aired 4/19/09
The Homecoming Game was a great success for the entire school as Mar
Vista prevailed against the Clairemont Chieftains 30-0 in front of a full house.
The sophomores led the way scoring all the touchdowns in the game. Sopho-
more Running Back Khalil Spruill had 2 TDs and 85 yards rushing while
Sophomore Running Mateo Olmos rushed for 83 yards and 1 TD. Also,
Sophomore Linebacker Jacob Hinojosa recovered a fumble in the end-zone
for a touchdown as well. One of our Offensive Linemen, Jesus Medina,
won the Homecoming King at the halftime ceremony. Although it was a
good showing in front of a packed house, the Mariners still have a lot of
work to do and room for improvement. The kids are playing hard and with
a lot of heart, which is something that Mar Vista is known for. This week,
the Varsity travels up to Santa Cruz to play Harbor High School. The team
leaves Wednesday and will miss three days of school to see some historic
sites of Northern California, including Alcatraz and the Golden gate Bridge.
Being a great educational opportunity, the kids realize that they will need to
focus and take care of business as we will be the opening home game for
the Harbor High School Pirates. We hope this trip will allow them broaden
their horizons and see more than just Southern California as we well as
teach them the etiquette of business travel (making sure you get the job
done). Thanks again for all your support at Homecoming. We will be back
at home against Gabrielino High School (San Gabriel, CA) on Friday Sep-
tember 19 at 7PM. I am looking forward to seeing you at the game.
Go Mariners. - Coach Tyler Arciaga
MAR VISTA MARINERS PREVAIL!
HOMECOMING PHOTO SHOOT CONTD PAGE 4
THE BAYOU BROTHERS BRI NG I T
The Bayou Brothers (covers and original) played last Friday at the I.B. Pier Plaza where
fans and residents gathered on the green grass to show their support for the 5 piece band.
Their friendly interaction with those watching, inspired groups of people to break out
with swing and line dancing.
Blue Lines show approved Evacuation Route. Red X shows
where road will be gone and replaced by proposed pocket
park. Orange lines show how traffic will have to detour to
evacuate the beach area onto SR-75.
(Contd Pg. 5)
(Contd Pg. 14)
TSUNAMI ESCAPE ROUTE DETOUR
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UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
455 Palm Avenue
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 424.5181
Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10:30 am
Sunday School for children & adults 9:30 am
CHURCH OF CHRIST
640 Tenth Street
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Phone: (619) 423-9450
Sunday meeting times: 9:30 am Bible class,
10:30 am and 6 pm worship assembly
Wednesday Bible study: 7 pm
OCEAN VIEW CHURCH
Pastor Jim Baize
2460 Palm Ave
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-7870
www.ovcsd.com
Service Times:
Sunday: 9 am, 10 am and 12:30 pm (espaol)
Wednesday: 6:30 pm
UPPER ROOM PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Senior Pastor Rev. Jim Ghiloni
631 Twelfth Street
Imperial Beach
(619) 395-1981
Sunday:
Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 am
Worship Service - 10:40 am
Wednesday:
Prayer & Bible Study - 7:30 pm
Children Church and Youth Classes
ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH
& SCHOOL
866 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 424-6166
Regular Service times: Sunday Mornings 8 am and 11 am
Free Sunday School and adult Bible Studies 9:30 am
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Letters to the
Editor
Dear: Imperial Beach Local News, Editor and Staff, 9-8-14
Id like to say Happy September and Congratulations for
putting your vision into print.
Imperial Beach residents enjoy picking up a newspaper and
reading about their hometown. Imperial Beach residents like
having a new choice and a new voice.
God bless Imperial Beach Local News for pounding the pave-
ment for advertisers to support the paper. And thanks for
spreading the word, We need writers. So my friends since
everyone writes, take a moment and write your hometown
paper. Tell the editor whats on your mind. What do you
want to read? What news do you want featured? What are
the strengths and weakness of this paper?
This is your paper. Share your ideas. Share your news. With
you, Imperial Beach Local News will be a boat that will float.
Without you, in time she could sink. So tell the editor what is
wrong and what is right with the paper. You make the difference.
We will row this boat together. . . Merrily, merrily, merrily,
merrily, life is but a dream.
Cindy Santiago
Long Time I.B. Resident
The Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce is looking for a few great
volunteers to help man the office of the Chamber, Visitors Center and
the Business Improvement District Office. If you are interested in
volunteering a few hours a day or a few days a week, or possibly
helping on the weekend it would be super great. You will be answer-
ing phones, helping guests, organizing, event preparation and a vari-
ety of other items. Please contact as soon as possible,
Joann Barrows, Chamber President. 619-920-8041.
Please help us help our community!
Miss California USA Pageants Seek Contestants in Imperial Beach
Pageant producers for the Miss California USA and Miss California Teen USA pageants are search-
ing for a representative from Imperial Beach to represent their community in the upcoming state
pageant to be held January 9-11, 2015 in Long Beach. More than $750,000 in college scholarships
and prizes will be awarded! Contestants will leave with great memories, strong friendships and a
sense of accomplishment. The state titleholders will travel throughout the state making appear-
ances and ultimately get the chance to compete for the titles of Miss USA and Miss TEEN USA.
Interested applicants can apply online at MissCaliforniaUSA.com.
Potential contestants Miss California USA must be at least 14 years of age and under 27 years of age
by February 1.?Potential contestants may not be married or pregnant. They must not have ever
been married, not had a marriage annulled nor given birth to, or parented, a child. The titleholders
are also required to remain single throughout their reign. Miss California USA 2014, Cassandra
Kunze, placed in the top 10 at the Miss USA Pageant and was named Miss Photogenic. The
reigning Miss Teen USA, Cassidy Wolf is from Temecula, CA.
Both Miss California USA and Miss California Teen USA will be held at the Terrace Theater Jan.
9-11, 2015 with the Westin Long Beach as the host hotel. The pageant will put on three shows (two
preliminary competitions and one finals competition) that will be ticked events open to the public. Long
Beach, CA was the location of the first Miss USA and Miss Universe competitions, held concurrently in
1952. We are excited to return to Long Beach, says Pageant Producer Pam Wilson. We know the
contestants and families coming for the pageant will enjoy the many activities in the area.
The MISS UNIVERSE, MISS USA and MISS TEEN USA pageants are a Donald J. Trump
and NBC Universal joint venture. The Miss Universe Organization works internationally to show-
case the worlds most glamorous, poised and stunning women to provide them with an opportunity
to serve as spokeswomen for various cause alliances. Millions of viewers from around the world
tune-in each year to see who will win the coveted crown and have the once-in-a-lifetime opportu-
nity to serve as an icon for women across the globe. During their reign, these women are given the
tools to be personally and professionally enriched through work with the organizations valued
professionals, helping to cultivate personal career goals, humanitarian fellowship and a constructive
voice to affect positive change in the world.
ShapeFor further information about Top 10 Productions, Inc., MISS CALIFORNIA USA, or
MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA, please visit www.MissCaliforniaUSA.com.
Letter to the Editor,
The Navys proposal to build a coastal campus (another military
base) on the Silver Strand should be absolutely unacceptable to every
civic leader and California resident. The Navy proposes construction
of 24 projects at an estimated cost of $750 million and will include at
least 1.5 million square feet of buildings, some with a height of 120
feet. The entry point for this complex will be called Hooper Blvd.,
south of the Cays, with extra turn lanes to cross the highway and a
long control point to queue the thousands of vehicles.
SR75 is a historically designated California Scenic Highway. No struc-
tures, lighting or improvements of any kind should be placed on the
beach, and State law prohibits any activity which blocks the publics
view of the waterway. The Silver Strand, which is a protected wildlife
habitat consisting of merely a tiny narrow sand spit connecting
Coronado with Imperial Beach, cannot be of logistical or strategic
importance to the U.S. Navy. Whatever activity is envisioned for this
location can be performed elsewhere, including the vast acreage of
unused land on North Island.
Jerry Toci
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Military
Organizations
AMERICAN LEGION POST 820
1268 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 423-7662
We are one of the largest Service organizations in the Unites States. We first formed after
WWI in 1919 to assist those service men and women coming home from the front and we
continue to assist them today. As an organization we are here for Veterans and their
families. The Post consists of those members who have served honorably in the Armed
forces and are serving today on active duty. It is serving during conflicts that make this
organization so worthy to belong to. The Auxiliary are those women and girls that are
Wifes, daughters, mothers, grandmothers and step daughters eligible to be members. The
Sons of the American Legion or SALs are those sons, grandsons and stepsons who have
had a parent who is in the American Legion. Come on down to the Post home if you fall
into any one of these categories. We have Karaoke every Fri, Sat and Sun afternoon. We
will let you know how to become a member.
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA)
IMPERIAL BEACH BRANCH 289
659 Silver Strand Blvd., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 429-3485
Fleet Reserve Branch 289 is a non-profit organization comprised of active duty, veterans
and retirees of the US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Besides gathering for
camaraderie, the Branch supports, among other things, the Warrior Foundation, Wounded
Warriors, Boys Club of Imperial Beach, Imperial Beach Little League Baseball and softball,
and bestows scholarship donations to patriotic young men and women. Regularly, Branch
members visit warriors at Balboa Naval Hospital providing toiletry articles and cookies.
The branch also makes its presence during National Holidays supporting functions in
Imperial Beach. We would welcome your visit any time.
VFW POST 5477 SILVER STRAND
123 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 424-6666
Proudly supports US veterans of all past and present wars. We are committed to supporting
the needs of our veterans, currently deployed troops, their families and our community.
Our Hours of Operation are:
Monday-Thursday 11:00-2200 * Friday 11:00-0200 * Saturday-Sunday 8:00-0200
The VFW is open to the public for breakfast on weekends from 9 am-11 am and on the last
Saturday of the month for Steak Night starting at 5:30 p.m. Post 5477 welcomes all
members and active duty. For membership information, please contact: 619-424-6666.
HOURS:
Monday 9:30- 8:00
Tuesday 9:30-6:00
Wednesday 9:30-8:00
Thursday 9:30-6:00
Friday 9:30-6:00
Saturday 9:30-5:00
Sunday CLOSED
Imperial Beach
Public Library
810 I.B. Blvd
424-6981
SENIOR CENTER
The Senior Center is open to individuals age 50 and over, and we extend a warm wel-
come to individuals with disabilities. The center offers a variety of life-enriching classes,
activities, hobbies, and a fun social environment. The center also serves as a great
resource center for seniors. We offer a free legal service, free tax assistance during tax
time, and a blood pressure clinic once a month.
1075 8th Street
Imperial Beach
(619) 424-7077
Hours:
Monday & Wednesdays: 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Fridays: 8:00 am-2:00 pm
SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL
The San Diego County Sheriffs Department sponsors a Senior Volunteer Patrol
for Imperial Beach citizens 50 years and older who want to serve their community
through safety and service programs. The patrol is staffed by citizens who are
asked to volunteer a minimum of six hours a week in a variety of capacities such
as patrolling neighborhoods and shopping centers and to check on elderly and
disabled. All volunteers complete a two week training program and face other
background checks, but all are eligible to apply. For more information telephone
858-974-2335 or check online at: http://www.sdsheriff.net/co_svp.html
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The Elephant Cage, once crucial for tracking Soviet Ships during the cold war;
the circular Wullenweber Antenna Array located at Ft. Emory; just north of Im-
perial Beach, will be demolished. Satellite technology has now made the tracking
device obsolete. Once part of a network of similar radio devices used to triangu-
late the position of Soviet warships from their radio transmissions, it now has
gone the way of the horse and buggy. The Navy will soon dismantle most of the
array to make way for other future land uses at Ft. Emory.
WULLENWEBER ANTENNAARRAY (ELEPHANT CAGE)
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M A R V I S T A
H O M E C O M I N G
M A R I N E R S P R E V A I L !
HOME C OMI N G C OU RT:
Jesus Medina (King), Adam Hernandez, John Ramirez, Alonzo Escalante, Damian Garcia
Nikky Ramirez (Queen), Melissa Duran, Nena Ramirez, Kelcey Medillin, Maria Bricenio
GO
M A R I N E R S !!
Photos by April Olthoff
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After the show, I interviewed the band beginning with long
time, resident of Imperial Beach and an amazing (accordion
player) John Chambers. He quotes: Love the squeeze box as
I learned of their travels.
The Cajun Band has played all over the county, including their
most recent gig at the blues festival downtown where they
played beside Lazy Lester. They plan on making their third
trip to England this summer; how exciting!.
Judy Seid plays the most interesting instrument (zydeco rub
board) and she plays it very well allowing children dancing on
the grass to join in.
Roger Daschle (bass player) quotes: What a beautiful place
when asked about gigs in San Diego.
I Spoke with Ric Lee (drummer) who tells me they have a lot
to look forward to.
Before I left, I asked John a relative question.If you could
play anywhere you havent, where would that be? He replied:
Japan maybe Germany.
It was a pleasure shaking hands with such a talented unit who
Im sure will continue to decorate and inspire Imperial Beach
and other communities.
Thanks for taking the time to read this article. Please support
your local musicians.
By Elaine Haggin, Entertainment Writer/singer songwriter
(Bayou Brothers Contd)
Endless summers is a wish all beach-goers strive
to maintain- a lasting summer with no end! Impe-
rial Beach is where the summers are just hot enough
to entice many into the Pacific waters of the most
Southwest beach in the US. If taking a dip does
not appeal to you, then perhaps all the other activi-
ties that the city has to offers will. IB offers ev-
erything from Sandcastle and Surf Contests to
Ethnic Festivals to Classic Car Shows and
Farmers Markets. Whichever tickles your fancy,
most any activity along the beachfront is a win.
The City of Imperial Beach has come a long way
in reaching the masses that travel south of the I-8
to a coastline that presents a slower, but very ap-
pealing beach atmosphere. Those hungry for a re-
spite of fun-in-the-sun come to IB to hang-out with
family and friends; watch the surfers waiting for
the next wave; catch the days sunset; just walking
the pier and the sidewalk or working off a great meal
in many of the new restaurants that IB has to offer.
But not long ago, IB was struggling to survive, let
alone progress. Today the City of IB is moving
forward, progressing to stay in pace with change,
but only enough to maintain its small beach com-
munity charm. In keeping that idea alive, we must
look to the dedicated advocates and public ser-
vants of IB for maintaining that concept. One such
person who characterized that desire more than
anyone was Bud Harbin, IB extraordinaire. Al-
though Bud has since passed, his legacy lives on
in the many programs he championed. Bud had
his hand in almost everything IB; from navigating
his way through the Chamber of Commerce to the
City of IB politics. But he did more than that. What
he did do is champion good causes within a city
that was struggling to stay alive. More importantly
it was to help the City of IB progress beyond just
being a sleepy beach community.
Bud was big on putting together ideas that brought
people to IB for a cause; whether that was to raise
money for local charities or just bringing economic
opportunity to IB.
One such event was the annual Surf and Turf Clas-
sic Car Show that benefited the IB Girls and Boys
Club. In that project, he usually called upon his
network of family, friends, and other contacts to
see each project or event to fruition. One network
organization and car club that comes to mind is the
South Bay Cruisers Car Club. Bud figured to join forces
with a club that knew how to put on car shows, and
the Cruisers do just that!
Buds annual benefit car show has since passed on,
following him in our hearts and into the next chapter.
Thus we find ourselves moving forward, striving to
keep pace with progress and commercial opportuni-
ties. The City of Imperial Beach is doing just that by
renovating thoughts and ideas where needed, in keep-
ing with that which does work. Well not exactly, be-
cause even the old has to be modified to work within
the structure of current trends and technology. But
that which works for IB, are the many community
events that bring business opportunities. One such
event is a car show, and thats where the South Bay
Cruisers and the city come in; by combining their efforts to
bring back and maintaining that which works for IB.
We have the next generation of events tailored to the
metrics of IB that are projected to stay in pace with
progress. The Endless Summer Surf Contest and
Classic Car Show are but a few planned events during
the summer that hopes to bring people to IB. But Im
just not finished talking up the weekend of the car
show and surf contest; because also happening on
Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 2pm, September
27 & 28, 2014 is the Dempsey Holder Ocean Festival
on Pier Plaza in IB. There will be so much happening
in IB that anything else in the county will just have to
stop- and spend their weekend in IB.
The City of IB and the South Bay Cruisers have now
taken the baton as a cause for good things in IB. You
can participate and or view those events by visiting
the City of IB and the South Bay Cruisers Car Club
websites at www.imperialbeachca.gov and
www.southbaycruisers.org. The car show will fea-
ture mostly older vehicles of various makes and mod-
els, music of the era, sponsor booths, opportunity
games, and local business participation. Most city
businesses will also have a poster advertising these
events. Please join them on Saturday September 27-
28, 2014 from 7:00am to 9:00am for the Surf Contest
(Sat & Sun) and from 9:00am to 2:00pm for the clas-
sic car show (Saturday only). Lets keep the sum-
mer from ending.
ENDLESS SUMMERS, ON THE SURFAND TURF By Robert L. Naranjo
I MPERI AL BEACH S 2 0 1 4 MUNI CI PAL ELECTI ONS APPROACHING
Its that season again and this year three Council Seats are up for election. Three Incumbents are faced by several challengers ; so really whats at stake is the future direction
of Imperial Beach. Whether or not Imperial Beach will maintain the current status quo or whether Imperial Beach will alter its trajectory into the future from the current one.
A new majority could make a giant change in direction but, it is often difficult for challengers to overcome the many advantages that incumbents enjoy.
Incumbent Mayor Jim Janney is seeking a third term as Mayor. Janney served 4 years as a City Councilman and the last 8 years as Mayor. Since there are no city statutes
governing term limits, Janney is free to seek a fourth term on City Council and a third as Mayor. The Mayor is basically the Master of Ceremonies/Moderator/Chair Person
at Council Meetings and The Official Face of Imperial Beach at many Public Events.
Janney is Vice Chair of SANDAG BOARD and Treasurer of South County Economic Council.
Janney also serves as Imperial Beachs primary SANDAG representative and is currently Vice Chair of its Board Of Directors. He will likely become Chairman of the
SANDAG Board if he is re-elected as Imperial Beach Mayor. Janney is also currently the Treasurer for the South County Economic Development Council. Janney also
frequently attends monthly City Manager and Mayors meetings with County Supervisor Greg Cox and Mayors and City Managers of neighboring cities.
Janney is challenged by long time Imperial Beach resident Serge Dedina. Dedina is a Mar Vista graduate and is credited as being one of the founders of Wildcoast. He is a
published author and wildlife advocate. Dedina has been also been an advocate for more citizen advisory boards and citizen input as well as increased transparency for many
years. Dedina is walking neighborhoods as is the Incumbent Jim Janney.
Lori Bragg is seeking an additional term as Imperial Beach Councilwoman. Bragg is also the MTS representative represented Imperial Beach at many League of California
Cities events.
Ed Spriggs is seeking a second term as City Councilman. Several challengers have thrown their hats in the ring for the two seats currently held by Spriggs and Bragg.
Ericka Lowery is mother and wife and has an endorsement from the Local Republican Committee. She has been active in community affairs, and is a regular at most Council
meetings.
Valerie Acevez is also running as a Republican Candidate.
Jim King was previously on City Council and is running to get his old seat back. King was previously a City Planner in Carlsbad and has a contracting company.
Elizabeth Saldana is running for City Council.
In addition to sitting as City Council Person; the Elected Council members also become a members of the Planning Commission, RDA Successor Agency, Financial Authority,
Housing Authority and may be also appointed to represent Imperial Beach at the League of California Cities, SANDAG, MTS, or Border Wastewater Commissions, etc. There
is a lot more to being elected to City Council than just sitting in Council Chambers two Wednesday nights a month! Thats just one of several jobs they get as a result of being
elected to City Councilperson.
IB Local News does not endorse any candidate. We prefer to stay neutral and allow all the candidates an equal opportunity to publish paid political advertisements to express
their views and opinions for public consumption. We opt not to choose sides, so we can treat everyone the same. Advertising with us makes it easy for any and all of these
candidates to communicate with the citizens of Imperial Beach effectively. May the best men or women win!!!
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CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNER BILL OF RIGHTS,
SAVE YOUR HOME
The National Mortgage Settlement placed five major banks under strict
scrutiny regarding servicing of loans, dual-tracking and robo-signing. Dual-
tracking involves the process of reviewing a submitted loan modification
application, while simultaneously pursuing foreclosure. The banks involved
in this settlement include: Citibank, JP Morgan Chase/WAMU, Bank of
America/Countrywide, Wells Fargo/Wachovia, and Ally Financial/GMAC
Mortgage, LLC.
Recognizing that the National Mortgage Settlement only applies to five
major banks, California enacted the Homeowners Bill of Rights (HBOR).
The law took effect in January 2013. It bars a mortgagor (lender) from
Recording a Notice of Default until thirty days after the mortgagor has
contacted the borrower to assess his/her financial status, and give notice
of alternatives to foreclosure, and/or the mortgagor has satisfied certain
due diligence requirements in attempting to contact the borrower.
Another significant aspect of HBOR is its effect on mortgagors when the
borrower has submitted a complete loan modification application. Mort-
gagors are prohibited from proceeding with foreclosure when the bor-
rower has submitted such application. The statute also provides for dam-
ages in the event the mortgagor insists on pursuing foreclosure. Before the
mortgagor can proceed with foreclosure, it must provide the borrower a
written determination that the borrower is ineligible for a loan modification.
It must state the reasons for the denial and the method to appeal the deci-
sion. The loan servicer is prohibited from proceeding with foreclosure
until thirty-one days have past since the written determination.
HBOR outlines many other homeowner rights, which are beyond the scope
of this article. It is, however, important to note that this law DOES NOT
apply to second lien mortgages, so if you intend to rescue your home
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Parks Committee holds a Sports Park and Recreation Center
monthly cleanup. It is held on the last Tuesday of each month at
5:30pm Located at 425 Imperial beach Blvd. Boys and Girls
Club Imperial Beach Little League and Imperial Beach Girls
Softball come together with their volunteers and Clean up the
Park. This includes cutting all the grass edge, weed eat, rake up
leaves, power wash public restrooms and skate park. We also
use blowers to clean side walks and parking lots and common
areas. We had volunteers go around and pick up trash through
out the park.
We had a great turn out last night we had 29 volunteers ready
and willing to help out. The Sports Park is 100% Volunteer run.
Without our dedicated volunteers all this would not be possible.
We welcome anyone to help out on the Park Clean up days. It
takes each and everyone of us to help keep the park clean and
free of trash. If you are at the park and see trash on the ground
please pick it up and clean up after yourself. Without everyones
help it makes our dedicated volunteers that much harder to try
and keep the park clean and safe for all of our community to
enjoy it. - Matt McCoy -Vice President, Parks Committee
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On August 30th, Imperial Beach hosted the So Cali Dreaming presented by
Urban Surf 4 Kids. This event contained live music, food, raffles, and silent
auctions to help raise money for foster care programs. The concert was lead
by Ryan Brolliar a local musician. He was a teacher for 10 years and helped
build a platform for kids to achieve their dreams. John Haffey, a local pro
surfer was signing autographs and giving inspiring advice to kids with dreams
of surfing. John has spent 40 years catching waves and believes in living in
peace, love and respect for all mankind. The event ended with the movie
Soul Surfer which is based on a true story about a young girl who loses an
arm by a shark bite, but doesnt let that stop her from achieving her dream. All
and all, the event had a great turn out and was a lot of fun. Thank you every-
one for your support. To get involved, volunteer, or donate visit
www.urbansurf4kids.org.
Family reading night held on August 27th at the VIP Village Preschool in Imperial
Beach was a great success. Parents and children dressed in their pajamas and
went to various classrooms throughout the school. At each classroom, a different
story was told by a different teacher in their own unique teaching style. Some read
through a book showing pictures and using props, others through interactions using
their hands and arms. Both kids and parents could interact with their child to
engage in family fun. After story time ended, the kids were able to meet a special
guest, Clifford the Big Read Dog and his owner, Emily Elizabeth to take a photo.
Each child went home with a book, which was donated by the school to continue
the reading fun in their own home. The night was full of learning, fun, friends and
family. Thanks to the VIP Village staff for putting on such a great event.
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she has the special adoption fee of $50, typically it
is $75. This includes her being spayed, currently
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and
responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general
public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Sheriffs Deputies will be collecting unwanted and expired prescription drugs on
September 27th at various locations including the San Diego County Sheriffs Im-
perial Beach Substation at 845 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Remember: You can drop off your unused, unwanted and expired prescription
drugs at any Sheriffs Station or Substation Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. For more information on the locations, visit: http://bit.ly/1BznnTP.
Mental health and substance abuse help is available to anyone who is struggling or
worried about a friend or loved one. Counselors are always available at the Countys
Behavioral Health Access and Crisis Line at 888-724-7240. Suicide prevention and
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urge you to take a Sheriffs Start Smart class with your son or daughter.
The Start Smart Program is an opportunity for new drivers and their
parents/guardians to clearly understand their responsibilities when a
teen starts to drive. Taught by trained law enforcement personnel, it
creates awareness of possible consequences, both financial and physi-
cal, of distracted or impaired driving, and provides applicable infor-
mation about collision prevention.
The class also clarifies the restrictions of the Provisional License
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lingers long after the classroom instruction. Participants also hear
from people who have lost loved ones in drunk driving crashes.
Following the two-hour class, each teen is presented a certificate of
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of the Teen Safe Driving Program, which will serve as a reminder
each time he or she starts the car. This is a concerted effort intended
to reduce the risks associated with teen driving.
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to submit applications is October 27, 2014, at 11:59 (Pacific Time) and
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The City Council will be discussing the potential impacts of the Navy
Coastal Campus proposed by the United States Navy and providing com-
ments related to the environmental documents at the regular meeting of
the City Council on September 17, 2014. You can get more information
on the Navy Coastal Campus and submit your comments at http://
www.nbccoastalcampuseis.com/.
(The deadline is September 22, 2014)
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Councilman Brian Pat Bilbray pointed out that the intersection is part of the
Tsunami Evacuation route and a malfunction could make an evacuation
even more difficult. Tom Fudge; PBS: Aired 4/19/09
Proposed reconfiguration of the intersection where Old Palm merges into
SR-75 Palm Avenue would create a detour from the original Evacuation
Route and require Coronado Evacuation traffic to yield if Imperial Beach
traffic wants to escape eastbound on SR-75! Which is better? The current
lane merging or a pocket park for the new proposed shopping center?
Proposed reconfiguration of the intersection where Old Palm merges into
SR-75 Palm Avenue would create a detour from the original Evacuation
Route and require Coronado Evacuation traffic to yield if Imperial Beach
traffic wants to escape eastbound on SR-75! Which is better? The current
lane merging or a pocket park for the new proposed shopping center?
Traffic entering Old Palm Avenue from 3rd Street, Silver Strand, Alabama,
4th Street, 5th Street and even Rainbow have found it more difficult to pull
out and merge or cross traffic to go westbound on Old Palm. Because the
lanes have been constricted, there is actually less time between cars in which
to pull out. These lanes are part of the TSUNAMI EVACUATION ROUTE
and the project zone known as OLD PALM AVENUE flies in the face of
the Public Safety and the findings of the 2005/2006 Grand Jury Report.
Many bike riders report that the new configuration of Old Palm Avenue is
actually more hazardous than the original version. Drainage is poor in sev-
eral locations causing flooding of sidewalks, businesss and condos when it
rains. It appears that the final plans were already drawn before the public
workshops started.
On Imperial Beach Blvd. they installed red planter boxes(curbs) , medians,
pop-out curbs and a crosswalks at Sports Park and Mar Vista High School
that narrows 4 lanes down to 2 lanes; directly in the designated evacuation
route. Another crosswalk and island by City Hall and the Library could also
be considered an obstruction in the Tsunami Evacuation Route.
The Project known as The Palm Avenue Master Plan (See City Website or
SANDAG websites for more info) proposes to change lane configurations
to allow landscaped medians, pop-outs and is quite open about its intention
being; to slow down traffic!
With an increasing footprint of traffic from proposed Navy Expansion on
Silver Strand; Bernardo Shores denser condo development; a possible hotel
where the Old Vienna used to be; Marion Catholic High School Property
slated for development and a new Walmart at Saturn and Palm all creating
new traffic increases never considered or foreseen when the project was
first proposed. Chula Vista Bayfront Development could also have impacts
on traffic as far south as Palm Avenue. CALTRANS was very clear to the
City that they want to increase traffic speeds on SR-75 Palm Avenue; not
slow them down.* CALTRANS wants shoulders on traffic lanes where a
disabled truck or vehicle can pull over out of traffic lanes. The proposed
local access lanes, and bike trail proposed with a landscaped median do not
allow that. CALTRANS doesnt want landscaped medians, pop-outs and
bike lanes on a State Highway. CALTRANS has an obligation to keep
traffic moving(automobile and truck) and the so-called Traffic Calming this
entire project is based on, is now obsolete; especially with increases in
traffic yet to come! Palm Avenue is also part of the Defense Access High-
way System and is subject to a number of Federal Regulations regarding the
handling of hazardous materials. Why would anyone want to narrow lanes;
reduce traffic lanes and slow down the traffic again?
If you are interested in finding out more about proposed changes to traffic
on Palm Avenue please visit the Citys website under Palm Avenue Master
Plan. There is a link there where you may post comments or opinions re-
garding details of this project.
To provide your input and comments, email city at
PalmMasterPlan@imperialbeachca.gov.
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H A B I T A T F O R H U M A N I T Y
11 TH ANNUAL WI LDCOAS T DEMPS EY HOLDER
OCEAN FES TI VAL AND S URF CONTES T
Sunday, September 28, WILDCOAST will host the 11th Annual Dempsey Holder Ocean Festi-
val and Surf Contest at the Imperial Beach Pier in Imperial Beach, California. The event has
become South San Diego County's largest and longest running surf event, with divisions for all
ages, levels and forms of wave-riding. After ten successful consecutive events, it is expected
that this years festival and contest will be the largest yet.
In addition, for non-surfers and surfers alike, the Dempsey Beach Challenge will be introduced,
with competitions for kids of all ages, promoting youth fitness and beach recreation. Also, this
year, in partnership with the Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce, the event will include a
Beer Garden, Blues and BBQ Festival that will take place at the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza from
10am-6pm. Dont miss the sand castle built by IB Posse, the great food and music that the
whole community can enjoy!
The WILDCOAST Dempsey Holder Surf Competition and Ocean Festival was inspired by
Dempsey Holder, one of Californias most iconic watermen who helped pioneer big wave
surfing at the infamous Sloughs Reef, now the Tijuana River Mouth Marine Protected Area,
says WILDCOAST Executive Director Serge Dedina. The event continues to honor Dempsey
while celebrating our shared coastline and promoting a clean and accessible surfing environment.
The WILDCOAST Dempsey Holder Ocean Festival has provided the first organized surfing
competition experience for many young surfers. Thanks to a partnership with the United Ath-
letes of the Pacific Ocean (UAPO), surfers from Baja California and throughout Latin America
will be well represented at the Dempsey, making it a truly international event.
Proceeds from the event will support WILDCOASTs efforts to protect the most iconic and
ecologically important coastal and marine ecosystems in Southern California and Mexico.
Thanks to individual donations to the Dempsey Scholarship Fund, WILDCOAST provides
scholarships so that every child can have the opportunity to experience the joy and challenge of
competition.
WILDCOAST currently seeks sponsorship support to carry out this years event. Financial
donations allow an event in which underserved youth from South San Diego County, the low-
est income coastal urban area in Southern California, can participate free of charge.
WILDCOAST also welcomes product donations for the surf competition, Dempsey Scholar-
ship Fund and prizes for attendees. For more information please contact our Development
Manager, Derry Cowley (619) 423-8665 ext. 201 or derry@wildcoast.net.
Registration for the event is open at: www.wildcoast.net
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electric and gas service unless payment is made immediately. The impersonators are telling
customers to purchase pre-paid cash or credit cards and call another phone number, where
fake utility employees then get information from the cards and remove the cash value. The
scammers have victimized local businesses as well as residential customers.
How to protect yourself:
If you suspect a caller of posing as an SDG&E employee, hang up and call SDG&Es main
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doubts about a visitor who shows up at your home or business, claiming to be a representative
of SDG&E.
Even if you have a past-due balance that needs to be paid, remember:
SDG&E always provides past-due notices in writing before service is shut off for nonpayment.
SDG&E does not proactively contact customers to get credit card, banking or other finan-
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