Patty Ducey-Brooks
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Local Philanthropists Continue To Spread Message of Giving
Malin and Roberta Burnham of Point Loma are known for their giving spirits and commitment to San Diego. Recently, I spoke to Malin who talked about the importance of giving back to the community and how he and his wife, Roberta, believe that it is important to focus on “putting community first before self.” Malin has […]
Mission Hills Residents Join Park Staff to Clean Presidio Park
This past April, residents of Mission Hills and other San Diego residents joined City of San Diego and Caltrans’ staff to remove trash, dead brush and trees from Presidio Park. Organizers for this effort were Bob O’Connor, who is the Neighborhood Watch Captain for Presidio Hills, and Tom O’Connor (not related) also of Mission Hills. […]
Dog Helps Kids Learn Life Skills
Bobbi Hanna is a certified occupational therapy assistant in Point Loma. She partnered with colleague Kim Benson to form Kids on the Point OT, where they help children with autism, sensory processing disorders, generalized anxiety and learning disabilities. Recently, Hanna added another partner to their practice. Breezy is a facility dog from Canine Companions for […]
“Opening Day”
A really good friend of mine is this amazing singer, songwriter, musician and music producer. I’ve known him for a quite a few years and have always enjoyed his music and watching him perform. Recently, he shared with me his newest single, “Opening Day.” I was singing to the music and feeling “happy.” That’s the […]
Taking the High Road on the Bike Corridor Proposal
Those of you who read the March issue of the Presidio Sentinel, may recall my article on street closures and redirecting traffic in Hillcrest, Bankers Hill and Mission Hills. Since that issue came out, I have been attending numerous meetings and receiving an enormous amount of phone calls and emails on this important subject. That’s […]
United Way’s Tocqueville Society Honors Those Who Give Generously
Created by the United Way of America in 1984 by the late James F. Mulvaney to recognize its top donors, The Tocqueville Society is designed to deepen support for philanthropic giving. Tocqueville Society membership is granted to individuals who give at least $10,000 annually to United Way. Recently, Malin and Roberta Burnham hosted an event […]
Blankinship & Foster CIO Leads Girl Scouts Board
Blankinship & Foster, a nationally recognized wealth advisory firm in Solana Beach, California, announced that its Chief Investment Officer, Rick Brooks, has been elected chairman of the board of directors of Girl Scouts San Diego. Brooks’ tenure officially began January 5, just in time for the start of the annual Girl Scouts Cookie Program on […]
Protecting Your Identity in a “Mega-Breach” World
The following article was written by my business partner, Jon Beyrer, CFP, EA. With the announcement a few weeks ago by Anthem Blue Cross, and a disclosure recently that Lenovo has been pre-installing malware on computers they sold, it seems we are going to have to become much more vigilant about our personal information. Anthem […]
Big Brothers, Big Sisters! Honors Those Who Make a Difference
Many of us who know Dan Thomas are aware of his extensive background as a successful restaurant owner. He recently retired after selling his Mission Hills restaurant, The Gathering, on Washington Street. A couple of weeks ago I got an opportunity to chat with Thomas over a glass of wine to find out what he’s […]
Road Closures and Redirecting Vehicular Traffic
The Impact To Mission Hills and Hillcrest Businesses and Residents Over the last couple of months, I have been fielding phone calls and emails from concerned business owners, residents and organizational leaders regarding road closures and redirecting vehicular traffic to accommodate new bike paths, primarily in Hillcrest and Mission Hills. The individuals who have contacted […]
