Patty Ducey-Brooks
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Community Collaborations
Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company Outreach Efforts I recently joined the board of Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company and was given an opportunity to experience the collaborative efforts of staff who invite groups and individuals from the community to participate in the production process. I spoke to three individuals who attended a pre-show rehearsal that included the […]
The Navarra Family Continues a Family Tradition
Jerome’s 58 Years and Counting In 1954 a furniture and appliance store opened in downtown San Diego during the boom following WWII. It was a family owned business, started by Jim Navarra (and a couple of other partners.) Jim named it Jerome’s to honor his son Jerry who is a household name in San Diego […]
Mission Hills Residents Beautify the Community
Utility Boxes Get an Artistic Facelift Last month I attended a community meeting in Mission Hills to learn of a beautification effort initiated by Drs. Andrew and Sonia Israel. Also present were Concetta Antico, artist and proprietor of The Salon of Art in Mission Hills, and Eddie Whittaker, owner of Nonstop Signs. Andrew and Sonia […]
A Jog-A-Thon Inspires Students and Staff
Old Town Academy Charter School (OTA) held its second-annual Jog-a-thon on Friday, November 2, 2012, to raise funds to continue to supplement its academic programs. OTA’s motto is “Equity and Excellence for All Students” and the spirit of that motto was ever-present throughout the day. Beginning with the Star Spangled Banner sung by the student […]
Books and Collectibles and More
Mission Hills’ Residents Opens New Business There’s an exciting new addition to Mission Hills, thanks to Stephen and Donna Schultz and their son Jim. The sign at the entrance says, Mission Hills Books & Collectibles. What it doesn’t state is that there’s a lot of history to the books that line the shelves, and that […]
Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse
Grand-scale multi-media show features 49 horses and 39 artists Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse, an innovative multi-media and multi-disciplinary production created by Normand Latourelle, one of the co-founders of famed Cirque du Soleil, returns to San Diego. The show premieres November 13, 2012, under its signature White Big Top, at Petco Park. […]
Being Thankful Despite Life’s Hiccups
This past month I got to have a conversation with Jen Johnson of Encinitas, who was willing to share her experiences as the daughter of someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Her dad is Joe Wiler, and he is 57 years young. Two-and-a-half years ago he realized something wasn’t right when he couldn’t remember how to […]
Annual Mama’s Pie in the Sky Bake Sale Sam Zien Joins Efforts to Spread the Word
It’s that time of the year when pies are the topic of lots of people in San Diego County, including Sam Zien, who’s better known as Sam the Cooking Guy. Zien, who admits that baking isn’t a skill that he has perfected because it requires “precise ingredients and is similar to biology and science,” so […]
Point Loma High School Kicks Off 2012 Football Season
Dedicates New Turf Field and Weight Room Point Loma High School invited students, parents, staff and community members to kick off its 2012 football season and to celebrate the completion of its new synthetic turf football field and new weight room on Saturday, Sept 1. Board President John Lee Evans, Board Vice President Scott Barnett […]
Outcry Over News Censorship
Where’s Balanced Reporting? This past month I received an Op-ed from Corydon B. Dunham, former 25-year NBC-TV executive and author of “Government Control of News: A Constitutional Challenge.” In the letter from Dunham, he states that “The Federal Communications Commission has drafted a new policy for government control of news. And even though a special […]
