1 DEAD, ANOTHER INJURED IN ALPINE DOUBLE STABBING
Printer-friendly version November 7, 2010 (Alpine) — Last night at 8:20 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies as well as firefighters from Alpine, Lakeside and Viejas responded to reports of a stabbing victim. They found a man with a stab wound in his upper body sprawled on the street in front of 2721 Alpine Blvd. near Rock Terrace in Alpine. A second victim identified as Edward “Ted” Barton was found behind the premises. He had also been stabbed. Both were transported by air and ground ambulances to trauma centers, where the first victim died of his injuries. His identity is being withheld pending notification of kin. Barton is in stable condition and is expected to survive, according to Sergeant Roy Frank, Sheriff’s Homicide Detail. Discovery of the stabbing victims sparked an intensive manhunt last night. “Preliminary investigations indicate both injured parties were involved in an altercation and there are no outstanding suspects or additional victims. Investigators are in the process of identifying the primary aggressor and or the suspect,” a press release issued by the Sheriff’s department states. Captain Scott Culkin, Lakeside Fire District, praised efforts by multiple emergency responders. “This incident demonstrates the excellent interagency cooperation that the citizens in East County can rely on,” he wrote on the Lakeside Fire blog. “Agencies assisting at this incident included: Alpine, Lakeside and Sycuan Fire departments, AMR ambulance, CHP, and San Diego Sheriff’s office deputies.” Investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Homicide Detail, Alpine Substation, are investigation the case, along with U.S. Border Patrol and the California Department of Justice. Witnesses are encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Detail at (858)974-2321. Printer-friendly version
PASSAGES: ANNA PRIETO SANDOVAL, SYCUAN’S FIRST WOMAN TRIBAL CHAIR
Printer-friendly version Sandoval helped lead tribe from poverty to prosperity “Our people need to understand the importance of honoring our ancestors and our traditions and to never forget the hardship and depravation our people went through to get where we are today.” –Anna Prieto Sandoval By Miriam Raftery November 7, 2010 (El Cajon)—Anna Prieto Sandoval, 76, former chairman of the Sycuan band of the Kumeyaay Nation, died October 28 at her home on the Sycuan reservation from complications of diabetes. She served as Sycuan’s elected chairman from 1972 to 1990 and was a leading voice in bringing Indian gaming to the reservation, helping to create one of the most successful Indian gaming establishments in the nation. Also a historian who advocated for preservation of native traditions, she was inducted into the San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame in March 2010. “Anna Sandoval has been a mentor, matriarch, and inspiration to many women both in her native community and throughout San Diego County,” the San Diego Women’s History Museum induction entry on Sandoval states. The first woman leader of her tribe, Sandoval led efforts to bring a bingo hall and later, a casino to Sycuan. “Anna was able to bring jobs, health care, housing, and a new way of life for her people and her community,” the Women’s History Museum entry notes. “She sought to provide health benefits to all native peoples, but even more importantly, to assist her larger community in becoming self sufficient.” In a 1991 article, the Los Angeles Times described Sandoval’s rise to power from impoverishment. The story recalled the low point in her life, when as a welfare mother she once trudged 10 miles to El Cajon looking for milk for her five children. “Passing the wooden shacks with outhouses on the rocky hillsides of her reservation, she prayed for deliverance of her people,” the article stated. Born May 14, 1934 on the Sycuan reservation, Sandoval was the fifth generation n her family to live on the reservation. She attended Dehesa Elementary and Grossmont High Schools. Married in 1953, she later divorced. She is survived by three sons, Joseph, Raymond and Orland; a brother, George Prieto; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two daughters, Cheryl Haywood and Marquette Riberas. Sycuan chairman Daniel Tucker remembers Sandoval as his mentor who fought for tribal sovereignity as well as Indian gaming. “She taught me to be diligent and a hard worker and she was fair,” Tucker said, according to a San Diego Union-Tribune obituary on Sandoval, reprinted at Kumeyaay.info with many additional photos of Sandoval. “I’m where I am today because of her.” Viejas former chairman Anthony Pico called Sandoval “a very bold person but also very sensitive,” the Union-Tribune reported. He praised her vision in leading Sycuan to be the first local tribe to establish gaming, an example followed by other tribes. “Because of her, we enjoy a better life.” “Anna was revered by us all,” Karen Vigneault, library for the Santa Ysabel tribe, posted on a local message board. “I personally remember Anna for all the good she has done for our people and villages on both sides of the border.” When Sandoval was growing up on the reservation, many homes lacked indoor plumbing and the average adult had only a sixth grade education, the L.A. Times reported. The only community structures were a century-old Catholic church, reflecting the mission era, and a cinder-block meeting hall. When Pan American International proposed a bingo hall in 1983, some tribal members objected, worried about traffic and strangers on their lands. So Sandoval said, “We can put it on my land,” the L.A. Times reported. The bingo hall was built on a corner of the reservation that fell 91% on Sandoval’s property. In the early days, Sandoval rolled tortillas in her kitchen and sold them to bingo players. The bingo hall initially produced only meager payments for tribal members, although the tribe was supposed to get 55% of the net. Sandoval weathered criticism in those early years of tribal gaming. Then in 1987, Sycuan booted Pan Am off the reservation, finding it in violation of a tribal licensing ordinance. The tribe won a court case and the next month had about $300,000 to distribute to tribal members. The tribe soon expanded to add more gaming —and Sandoval insisted that the Indians cont the chips themselves. In 1990, the bingo palace was replaced by an elaborate casino. Money from the casino was used to build a health clinic, church, fire, and homes for tribal families. In 2000, Sycuan signed a tribal gaming compact with the state of California. Sycuan gaming revenues have been used to benefit not only Sycuan tribal members, but the broader community in East County. The tribe has donated money to area schools and many local charities. Gaming profits later enabled the tribe to invest in purchase of the Singing Hills golf course and hotel, now called the Sycuan Resort. Despite the prosperity that gaming brought to the Sycuan people, Sandoval saw the new-found wealth as a double-edged sword. She reflected in a 1994 Union-Tribune interview on the pre-gaming era. “Those times were giving, taking and sharing, which we don’t have today,” she mused, noting that youth on the reservation today have not experienced hardships, many growing up with new homes and cars. “I guess it’s good in a way, but when you lose your traditions, you don’t know who you are,” she reflected. English was Sandoval’s second language. As a tribal elder she became a champion for preserving the Kumeyaay language and supported founding a class in 2005 to teach younger generations their native language. She had traditional Kumeyaay lines tattooed on her face and encouraged tribal members to follow cultural traditions. Sycuan held its first pow-wow in 1990 under her leadership; the pow-wow has since grown to be one of the largest held in California, attracting traditional tribal dancers, drummers
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: EXPECT SOLID SOPHISTICATED HUMOR FROM “DUE DATE”
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty November 7, 2010 (San Diego) – Due Date feels like an in-between job for Todd Phillips. His previous film, last year’s The Hangover, is one of the funniest comedies I’ve ever seen and that is not something I say lightly. The sequel is set to release next year. Due Date doesn’t have anywhere near the number of laughs as The Hangover, which I don’t fault; that movie achieved a seemingly impossible feat in which every single gag was not only funny but downright hilarious. But Due Date has enough laughs for me to recommend it. Robert Downey Jr. plays an architect who, through an unfortunate set of circumstances is forced to travel by car from Atlanta to Los Angeles for the birth of his first child. In order to get there he has to pair up with Zach Galifianakis, an oddball aspiring actor. The two go through numerous misadventures, totaled cars, highs (in all senses of the word), and lows. Shades of Planes, Trains, & Automobiles. The movie succeeds largely on the basis of the two leads. They have great chemistry together, which allows the multiple layers of humor to work. Downey, Jr. garnered smiles from me for imparting and blending many acting styles ranging from exasperation, disgust, and being taken aback by Galifianakis’ eccentricities most of it simultaneously. Galifianakis never goes overboard. He is weird without being obvious. He is funny because of his honest and casual approach. Both the characters’ individual quirks as well as the juxtaposition of the personalities of these two polar opposite characters combine to create the humor. I said there were enough laughs. I will admit I wasn’t laughing that much. In fact, neither was the audience; there were stretches of silence in the theater. I can attribute this to the fact that the humor is sophisticated. There are obvious and funny belly-laugh moments. My favorite is when Downey Jr. learns to his horror and revulsion what Galifianakis needs to do to go to sleep (Hint: it is not watching television). Rather than using slapstick and raunch Phillips and his screenwriters rely on irony and the actors’ facial expressions, body language, and the deliverance of their lines to convey the humor. During the times I wasn’t laughing I noticed something about the writing that benefited the film. A lot of attention is paid to the dialogue, which contains a lot of well-written lines. Because the dialogue isn’t generic it makes up for the lack of laughs. It has a quality that makes the film a pleasure to listen to and able to sit through patiently. I wouldn’t call Due Date a disappointment. It is an unexpected offering from Todd Phillips. I liked it enough and when I wasn’t laughing I was either giggling or smiling. The movie could have been a little better and I wish there could have been more laughs but it will do until The Hangover 2. You can follow Brian Lafferty at: http://twitter.com/BrianLaff. Printer-friendly version
WARM HAVARTI AND TURKEY SANDWICH: A TASTY WAY TO USE UP THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS
Printer-friendly version Recipe courtesy of Home Made Simple (See our review of Home Made Simple in our San Diego Bookshelf section—and scroll down for this scrumptious recipe!) November 6, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – One of the first things we associate comfort with is warm, homemade food. Nothing feels better than making meals your family will love. This Thanksgiving season, cozy up with this new leftover turkey recipe that will show your friends and family just how much you care. This tasty turkey recipe is sure to become a new Thanksgiving favorite at your table–served open-face on warm, homemade bread and topped with sweet and simple Mango Chutney. INGREDIENTS 10 slices of Turkey (10-oz), finely sliced 1 loaf artisan Italian bread, thickly sliced 10 slices of Havarti cheese 3-oz Simple Mango Chutney INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Spray the underside of each slice of bread with a small amount of baking spray and place slices of bread on a tray. 3. Lay a slice of cheese on each piece of bread. Place the turkey onto the cheese, top with a heaping spoonful of Simple Mango Chutney, then add another slice of cheese. 4. Broil until cheese is melted. 5. Serve hot. Top with chutney, as desired. Serves 5. Printer-friendly version
BOOK REVIEW: HOME MADE SIMPLE IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR HOME
Printer-friendly version Home Made Simple, By Proctor & Gamble (St. Martins Press, New York, N.Y., 2010, 328 pages.) Book Review by Dennis Moore November 6, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Proctor & Gamble has now delved into the book writing business with Home Made Simple, a how-to book for everyone on organizing and simplifying tasks, be it preparing delicious foods or cleaning window blinds. The Home Made Simple brand started nine years ago, including a TV show, website, and newsletter. Home Made Simple, the book, is a highly anticipated resource for the 12.5 million subscribers of the Home Made Simple monthly newsletter, as well as visitors to the Home Made Simple website and viewers of the television show aired on The Learning Channel, (TLC). Featuring tasty recipes, fun do-it yourself projects, hints for cleaning and organizing, and much more, the book will be organized by five key categories: • Clever Kitchen: Simple recipe favorites and tips for enhancing recipes with “tablescapes” and alternative recipe suggestions; chock-full of advice for kitchen storage and cleaning. • Organized Life: Easy-to-achieve home management ideas, from making the most of the closet, garage, and workspace, to conquering clutter and spring cleaning. • Easy Décor: Fashionable, realistic interior trends and ideas, plus dozens of easy room makeover, creative accents, and DIY home improvements. • Celebrate Living: Great new ways to celebrate in your home, including heartwarming gift ideas and rainy day remedies. • Outside Pleasures: Cool outdoor projects for the family, with a focus on porch, patio, and garden, plus tips for green living, gardening, and fun season-specific ideas. This essential home reference is comprised of exclusive new content as well as the best of thousands of tips and projects from the T.V. show, website, and newsletter. With this book, it has never been easier to organize and beautify your home. Geared towards offering busy people ways to simplify, organize, and beautify their homes, Home Made Simple benefits anyone concerned with making the mundane chores around the home simpler. An example would be how to utilize the “Mango Chutney” recipe with the “Havarti Sandwich,” showcased in the “Clever Kitchen” category. Even I can prepare this meal by following the easy recipe and instructions in the Home Made Simple book. I could also manage to prepare the “Pumpkin Black Bean Soup,” with the instructions found throughout the book. (See these recipes in the ECM food section.) This is saying a lot, coming from someone who sometimes has difficulty boiling water! Home Made Simple is a boon for anyone who wants to be organized in their home, and to make things simpler for themselves. The book also gives us a myriad of ideas for naturally beautiful accents to adorn your holiday table for less: Decorating with branches from your neighborhood is simple and inexpensive. When coupled with a slim glass vase, you get a natural yet modern centerpiece for no more than the cost of the container. To do this, take these simple steps: Look outside for fallen branches; Wash the branches and dry them with a towel; Find a glass vase big enough to support the weight of the branches so they remain upright; Place the largest, heaviest piece in the vase first. This will be the visual anchor of the arrangement; Add in smaller, simpler branches, adjusting until your arrangement looks balanced and artistic. Home Made Simple offers more whimsical wood ideas. For instance, a plank of gorgeous wood is a natural nest for luminescent tea lights. Make holes with a large drill bit along flat, sturdy regions of the wood. Securely place small tea candles into each of the holes; a woodpile by the fireplace is a wonderful cue to winter coziness; acorns or pinecones are the perfect way to fill a glass bowl with na tural texture. All of these are inexpensive ideas offered and demonstrated in this creative book. On pages 271 and 272, the authors suggest ways to make your home décor more artfully appealing. They state: “Grouping artwork of different sizes and shapes can seem daunting, but when done right, these displays can add beauty, color, and intrigue to your home décor. Before you put holes in the walls, take an artistic moment to arrange your frames in a unified composition that packs some serious design punch.” Clearly, that is what we see in the living room arrangement on page 271. Home Made Simple further advises in regard to artfully arranged artwork as home décor: “Start with a room that has all the furniture in place before you decide where your art is going to go. Lean your artwork against the wall or place it right on the ground, and then let it rest for a while. You’ll get the chance to pass by it again and again, getting a sense of how it meshes with the spaces’ existing décor. Continue to examine it. Once you decide if your artwork has found the right room, begin to play with some different easy-to-do compositions.” Home Made Simple suggests ways of enlivening your eating areas, stating: “A tasteful mix of yellow and orange is the perfect color combination for a cheerful kitchen or dining room that exudes happy, positive vibes. Yellow and orange are warm colors associated with fresh fruits and vegetables, health, energy, and the promise of a bright sunny day.” This book is chock-full of advice such as this, along with tips for green living, gardening, and fun season-specific ideas, that makes Home Made Simple an essential part of every home. I highly recommend this book for everyone seeking simple ideas to enhance your home. This book also makes an ideal gift for homeowners on your holiday shopping list! Dennis Moore is the Associate Editor for the East County Magazine in San Diego and the book review editor for SDWriteway, an online newsletter for writers in San Diego that has partnered with the East County Magazine, as well as a freelance contributor to EURweb based out of Los Angeles.
MAKE MERRY THIS SEASON WITH MANGO CHUTNEY
Printer-friendly version Recipe courtesy of Home Made Simple (See our review of the Home Made Simple book in our San Diego Bookshelf section–and scroll down for this sweetly simple recipe.) November 6, 2010 – Chutney, a sweet and spicy relish originally from India, was imported to merry old England in the 17th century, where it swiftly gained popularity. Jelly-like in consistency, chutney is customarily made with fruits, vinegar, and spices of East India. Now you can brighten up your holiday table with these festive flavors! INGREDIENTS 1 bag (12-16 ounces), frozen mango chunks thawed 1 1/2 cups vinegar 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 box (12-16 ounces) of golden raisins 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine ingredients in a large bowl and pour into a heavy bottomed saucepan. 2. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce to a medium heat. 3. Cook until thickened, stirring regularly to avoid scorching, for 20-25 minutes. 4. Chill before serving. Printer-friendly version
MMMM…..PUMPKIN-BLACK BEAN SOUP RECIPE
Printer-friendly version Recipe courtesy of Home Made Simple November 6, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)—The flavors of fall abound in this tasty autumn dish provided by the publisher of Home Made Simple. See our San Diego Bookshelf section for a review of this new book—but first, scroll down for the authors’ flavorful recipe for pumpkin-black bean soup. INGREDIENTS 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14.5-oz. diced tomatoes 1 can (16-oz. pumpkin puree 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups vegetable broth 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon each kosher salt, cinnamon, allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Baked pumpkin seeds, for garnish INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place oil, red onion, garlic and seasonings into a large pot. 2. Cook on low-medium heat until red onion and garlic brown. 3. Puree the beans and tomatoes with half of the vegetable broth. Add pureed ingredients, pumpkin and rest of broth to your pot. 4. Simmer uncovered until thick, about 40-45 minutes. Before serving, stir in balsamic vinegar. Garnish with baked pumpkin seeds. Serves 5. Printer-friendly version
HOLIDAY CHEERS? KNOW THE REAL COST OF DRINKING AND DRIVING
Printer-friendly version November 6, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Before you head out for some holiday cheer this season, the Alpine Sheriff’s Station reminds you that the cost of drinking and driving can be staggering—far more than the price of a taxicab ride home. If you’re over the limit, you’re under arrest, Sheriff’s officials warn. If convicted, you could lose your license and spend time in jail even for a first offense. The total cost for a first-time drink driving offense averages $8,789 to $10,523 (See cost breakdown below). If you cause an accident, injure or kill someone, the penalties are far higher. For around $30, you can ride home safely in a taxicab—saving yourself $10,000 or so—and saving lives. CALL 9-1-1 to report drunk drivers. COST FOR A FIRST-TIME DRIVING-UNDER-THE INFLUENCE OFFENSE Attorney Fees: $1,000-$2,500 Court Fines: $1,400-$1,600 Drug and Alcohol Evaluation: $75-$100 First Conviction Program: $375 SB38 Multiple Offenders Program: $1,143 Insurance: $2,200 Lost Wages: $1,000 Towing: $150 Mandatory 30-day impound plus related fees: $1,355 License reinstatement (DMV): $100 TOTAL: $8,798 – $10,523 Printer-friendly version
CHASE BANK ON MISSION GORGE ROBBED
Printer-friendly version November 6, 2010 (San Diego) – Chase Bank at 6116 Mission Gorge Road in the Grantville area was robbed at 3:02 p.m. this afternoon, Sgt. Ray Battrick with the San Diego Police reports. The suspect is described as a white man, 30 years old, 5’9” tall with thick brown hair and a medium build. He wore a multi-colored long-sleeve shirt and dark pants. The man demanded money from a teller and received an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing westbound; no vehicle or weapon was seen. Printer-friendly version
HOW WILL HEALTHCARE REFORM IMPACT PEOPLE SERVED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION, SCHOOL OR BUSINESS? FIND OUT NOV. 12
Printer-friendly version November 6, 2010 (San Diego) — Are you wondering what provisions of the health reform law are now in effect? Do you know what the Health Exchange is or how it works? Do you have questions about how families can take advantage of these new provisions? Find out November 13th from special guest Herb Schultz, Region IX Director, U.S. Health and Human Services Agency, as well as local panelists. Community based organizations, educators and businesses serving people who have questions about—or could benefit from—the healthcare reform law are invited to join a community forum on November 12 from 1-3 p.m. at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, 404 Euclid Avenue in San Diego. H Local panelists will include: Greg Knoll, Executive Director/Chief Counsel, Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Irma Cota, President and Chief Executive Officer, North County Health Services, Richard Ledford, President and CEO of Ledford Enterprises, Inc., and moderated by Kenny Goldberg, Health Reporter, KPBS News. Spanish / English interpretation is available. Space is limited so RSVP for this event to svoorakkara@calendow.org. Printer-friendly version