5-2015 Village Voice Newsletter

The Village Voice • May 2015 1

Founded in 1991 Vol. XXIV, No. 5 | May 2015

The Village Voice is a publication of the OHCC Journalism Club

Remodelof PoolArea AlsoInvolvesUpgrading

While the designers of the pool area were concentrating on the restoration, they wisely decided on the upgrading of certain areas.

Most notably is a rest area adjacent to the 1st tee where flowers adorn the cemented ground. A convenient bench was placed in the center and the foot brushes were installed nearby.

The Palm Court has been expanded EDITORIAL, cont’d. on Page 4

EDITORIAL

CC&Rs Proposed Amendments Passed

It was 30 years ago when this village was formed. Leisure Vil-lage, as it was called then, was to reflect the active life style of a community in a setting resem-bling a Mediterranean village. Residents began trickling in and were happy with the fabulous Clubhouse, the recreational facili-ties and the lush landscape.

Now 30 years later, a new generation of seniors has ar-rived along with their expec-tations of what a senior devel-opment should be. We were far behind times. In the beginning, the developers thought that this was the final word and created a CC&Rs that dictated that noth-ing should be changed. And in 30 years, nothing happened because the voting requirement for change was unreasonably high.

But on Thursday, April 16, 2015, things changed. By a vote of 80% affirmative vote, the CC&Rs proposed amendments were changed. By almost the same number, the Bylaws were also amended.

Now we are able to consid-er more options to accommodate new and more comfortable chairs

REMODEL cont’d. on Page 3

and is now able to accommodate larg-er groups for parties and events. Lo-cated at the corner leading to the pool is a raised platform area for a fire pit. As described by certain knowledge-able people, this fire pit will be referred to as a “Fire Feature.” It will be a cen-terpiece in Palm Court, adding a bit of luxury to alfresco gatherings. No

Fancy schmancy — new“Fire Feature” near completion.

New light posts for expanded Palm Court.

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WATER, cont’d. from Page 1

marshmallows, please.Most of the underground irrigation system has been

completed. The purple irrigation pipes installed surround-ing the Clubhouse and other areas will be in anticipation of

Clockwise from top left:

Finishing touches to pool

coping.

Resting place for tired golfers with tired feet.

Worker installing

underground irrigation

pipes.

recycled water usage in the near future. Currently only pota-ble water is being used.

Those who have been able see the progress are very ex-cited at what has taken place. The completion date is sched-uled to take place sometime in May, barring any serious rainstorms. n


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The Village Voice for Abravanel Hall. Now we can make minor alterations throughout the Village without costly elections. This change allows us to update our Village to compete favorably with other senior communities. In short, we are released from the bonds of the 67% approval for capital improvements. It’s a new era for residents of OHCC.

It may not happen in our lifetime in OHCC, but can you imagine our village with:

• A real theater with lazy-boy lounges and a full project-ed screen and movies operating all day.

• A series of BBQs outdoors to accommodate picnic go-ers.

• A full size kitchen where actual cooking can take place.• A restaurant with a “sit-down” dining area.• A comfortable lounge area with a fireplace, coffee ta-

bles, lamps and coffee service. • An outdoor cabana by the swimming pool for chang-

ing clothes.• A bowling alley.• An expanded lanai with an adjoining amphitheater.We can dream, can’t we? n

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Impact of Governor’sMandate to ReduceWater Consumption

Although the reduction in water usage as mandated by the California governor will be in effect June 1, the implementation of this order has not been clearly defined, according to Becky Groenewold, General Manager. However, the watering of any specific area will be limited to only three times a week with a water reduction of 25%. Discussions with the City of Oceanside Water Authori-ty will continue, fully recognizing their efforts we have tak-en to reduce our water usage for the past several years.

While progress has been made in obtaining reclaimed water for the Golf Course, OHCC is searching for grant funds for turf reduction and irrigation upgrades. These funds may also be used to shift priorities and expedite proj-ects already in the hopper such as the reclaimed water from Oceanside.

Glenn Kramer was hired by O’Connell Landscape Main-tenance to manage the greens and the surrounding areas. OHCC recently hired Joseph Whiteside to assist Landscape Operations Director, Tom Hogan, with managing the irriga-tion system in the field. In order to proceed with any project, there must be a tremendous amount of advance planning

that include what needs to be done, who is going to do it, securing contracts, examining proposals and having all the people in their capacity approve of the project. For exam-ple, all plans for irrigation had to be approved by the City of Oceanside. It is also the responsibility of the Landscape

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Committee to consider fate of the large turf areas bordering Leisure Village Way and other areas throughout the Com-munity. If grants are requested for turf reduction of these ar-eas, the MWD will accept only one request so that all areas to be considered must be included in one package only. And for any turf reduction, so many people will be involved, the landscape designer, the irrigation designer, Golf Course ar-chitect, and many more to be organized into a well-orches-trated operation. n

Grocery Home DeliveryAnnounced by AmazonFresh

AmazonFresh has announced grocery delivery has ex-panded into certain ZIP Codes the San Diego area, 92056 be-ing one of them. Ads indicate that they will offer same-day or early morning delivery for groceries that include milk, fruit, meats, bread, frozen foods, cheese and dairy products. They are offering a 30-day free trial of this service for orders over $35.

AmazonFresh initially offered home grocery delivery to residents in a number of Seattle area ZIP codes on a test ba-sis in 2007. In 2013, they expanded to portions of the Los Angeles and San Francisco and more recently into the New

York area. Currently, they are offering this service to selected areas in San Diego County.

Upon closer examination of the products offered, one may discover the prices are considerably higher than those of local supermarkets. But when emergencies and conve-nience trump higher prices, their services are welcome. To contact them, visit http://fresh.amazon.com on the Inter-net. n

Ocean Hills Country ClubFaces Loss of Status asSenior Community

What has been a senior (over 55) community for over thirty years, OHCC now faces the prospect of losing that status. It becomes incumbent for each senior community to prove to the State of California that the residents are over the age requirement.

The proof lies in the fact that each resident must sign an affidavit stating that he or she is 55 years old or older. Fail-ure to do so can result in the revoking of the status of senior community. A recent inquiry by the Home Owners Associ-ation was mailed to each homeowner earlier this year, but over 200 homeowners failed to respond, jeopardizing the current status of OHCC.

Should the State of California revoke the status, anyone, regardless of age, could then purchase homes in this com-munity. Families with children and teenagers could not be barred from living here and using our recreational facilities. Imagine the wait for “tee time” at the golf course. Imagine the congestion on our tennis courts or swimming pool. All this can happen because 200 homeowners failed to comply to the questionnaire. The consequences can be dire.

If anyone has misplaced the questionnaire, additional forms are available at the HOA office. n

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Village HappeningsBy Selma Leighton

I had so much fun at a party last month, given by Kate Butler and Al Fried at their home, for the cast of last year’s follies. We were all asked to bring our tal-ents, and after dinner, we performed…singing for your supper, so to speak. As I was a baton twirl-er in last years’ follies, I brought my baton. Do you all re-member the year a Miss America contestant twirled a baton, while on roller skates? I couldn’t do that, because I found it too difficult to skate with the baton in one hand and my cane in the other.

However, I was followed by real talent. A newcomer to the community, George Fillerup, played the violin. He was

a violin protégé between the ages of five and 18, but gave it up to go to college and then to work. Everyone has to make a living. Having a stage mother who drove him crazy did not help. After retiring from business, he took acting lessons and has had a second career, doing commercials and play-ing his fiddle.

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We then went from serious to ridiculous. Four guys recre-ated an Esther Williams type swim routine from behind a sheet with holes in it for their hands, heads and feet. The heads and hands were played by Al Fried and Bill Vo-gel, while the feet were played by Jack Shabel and Ken Dono-hew. They could have used a pedicure. Steve McCon-nell sang two songs. First was a love song After The Loving, which was followed by Please Remember Me. This combination of diametrical-ly opposed messages had wife, Virginia, thoroughly confused.

Karen Obermiller arrived in an old housedress and a blond wig. She immediately ripped her clothes off revealing a black leotard, a black flying wig and an orange tutu, and did a pantomime to a recording of Tina Turners Rollin’ On The River. Indescribably funny!

Marci Royce, a lovely lady with a lovely figure and a sweet face, sang Blues In The Night beautifully. Oh, did I mention she is ninety-six years old? I’d like to know the name of her skin doctor.

There was other wonderful talent, but if I mention a few and leave some out - Oy!

And of course, our hostess, Kate Butler who is a profes-sional performer, sang wonderfully for us I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair. Her three backup dancers were Edie Maylack, Esther Garroway and Rita Schneider. Those gals have rhythm. Oh, by the way, the sound system was handled by Don Vlasnik. Great work.

There may or may not be another Follies, however this back yard version was so much fun and you know I like fun-ny. n

Kippel’s Pet KornerBy Ellen Kippel

The Scoop on Dog Poop: 6 Dirty Secrets Everyone Should Know at DogChannel.com . How much do you know about picking up your No. 1 furry friend’s No. 2? See if you can spot the facts from the fiction.

1. My dog’s poops are actually good for the environment because they’re a natural fertilizer. I think I’ll leave them right where they are, thank you very much. FALSE. Besides being a nuisance to see and smell, dog waste can pose a health risk if left on the ground. Contrary to what some people might think, dog waste is not a type of fertil-izer, and is actually considered by the Environmental Pro-tection Agency to be a “nonpoint source pollutant,” placing it in the same category as herbicides, insecticides and toxic chemicals

2. If I leave the poop on the ground long enough, even-tually the rain will wash it away, it will disintegrate, and it won’t be a problem anymore. Out of sight, out of mind, right? FALSE. When it rains, dog waste left on the ground washes into storm drains and can contribute harmful bacteria to our waterways, including local lakes, streams and beaches. Ac-cording to www.doodycalls.com, two or three days worth of

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stallation of a carbon monoxide monitor. It detects toxic gas in your home. Many have digital displays that show current levels and recent peaks. A loud alarm signals when danger-ous situations arise.

Replacing non-slip floor tiles in your kitchen and bath ar-eas is another safety measure you should consider when se-lecting a replacement. Those two areas are the two most fre-quent locations for accidents. For the bathroom, safety bars should be professionally installed near the bathtub or show-er stalls to prevent “slip and falls.” In the kitchen, “slip

and falls” are common due to spilled liq-uids or opened obstructions such as dish washer doors and cabinet doors at floor

levels. And how often do we knock our heads against open doors at head levels. If install-ing a hood over your stove, make sure that it is installed high enough to clear your head. (Wearing

shoes when cooking is a safety measure we should always take. Dropping a glass jar or a plate or even a

knife on the floor while bare footed can pose a danger-ous situation.) n

droppings from a population of about 100 dogs can contrib-ute enough bacteria to temporarily close a bay and all water-shed areas within 20 miles to swimming and shell fishing. n

Décor In The VillageBy Theresa Howell

Safety Tips for the HomeIt’s important to make safety a prior-

ity in your home. Always keep a fire ex-tinguisher where you can reach it quickly and easily and be sure that it’s appropriate to the location where you might need it – such as the cooking area. Make sure that the extinguisher that you select has instructions that are simple and visual and that the safety pin is easy to pull. Stainless steel finishes are available to match stainless appliances.

Our homes in OHCC have smoke detectors as required by local codes. However, they need to be checked annually to ensure the batteries are fresh. A good time to check them is January of each new year. Make it a habit. Another safety measure is the in-

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Turn the clock back 50 years. Recall the golden times when restaurants reflected the grand traditions of stately ambience sheltered by wood paneling, proper table settings and dignified wait personnel. All this, combined with time-honored food, makes Bentley’s a prime destination for any memorable evening out.

Located on the corner of Rancho Santa Fe Road and En-cinitas Blvd, Bentley’s is tucked away at the far end of the strip mall behind their patio dining area. We were led by two young ladies to our tables which we had requested since the booths were not designed for our senior physiog-nomy. The menu was extensive concentrating on beef and pork as the name of the restaurant suggests. Accompany-ing our drinks was a starter of crab-stuffed mushrooms. The word “delicious” would have been an understatement. A luscious creamy cheese sauce blanketed the mushrooms. I

could have devoured the dish they were served in.Bentley’s offers a special dinner on Sunday and Monday

evenings. For $15.95, a limited offering of 7 oz. Prime Rib, 6 oz. Filet Mignon or 7 oz. Atlantic Salmon accompanied by garlic potatoes and vegetables. My guest and I ordered the Prime Rib and the beef was done to perfection, crisp on the outside and pink in the center. A small helping of horserad-

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ish accompanied the meat perfect-ly. My partner or-dered the Atlantic Salmon that was flaky, tender and sweet. A small loaf of brown bread was also served before the entrees arrived. Wonderful.

For dessert, my partner and I shared a large helping of a Chocolate Fudge Brownie. It can be best described as luxu-rious: a warm brownie filled with a scattering of chocolate chips and chunks. On top was a scoop of vanilla ice cream that complimented the brownie, especially with an overkill

of sabayon sauce and a touch of Ghiradelli choc-olate. Yum! Our guest had a Mey-er Lemon Posset on a bed of sweet-ened graham cracker crumbs served royally in a martini glass. (Posset: a sugar thickened cream

cooked to form a rich pudding.)Pork dishes at dinner are in the $27 range and beef, most-

ly priced around $35.Entrees at lunch hover around $15 to $20 and all ham-

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Health, Exerciseand YouBy Andy Truban

Running — A Proven Anti-aging Weapon

New research on the benefits achieved by “runners” vs. “walkers” was recently published in PloS One by California’s Humboldt State Uni-versity and the University of Colorado at Boul-der (November 2014). It determined people who run at least 30 minutes three times a week are less likely to experience age-related physical-de-cline in their walking efficiency than their age peers who just walk for exercise.

For this study, researchers divided a group of thirty 69-year-olds into “runners” and “walkers.” All partici-pants were also tested on a treadmill running at three differ-ent speeds: 1.6; 2.8 and 3.9 mph; and their individual oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production recorded. The group of “runners” achieved a seven to ten percent more ef-ficient walking-pattern than those in the “walking only” group. Runners also proved to be more efficient walkers.

Humboldt State’s Justus Ortega, PhD explained: “what is new here is that we found that older runners maintain their fuel economy.”

Researchers found that running will slow down the aging process and will enable old-er people to improve their quality of life as they move with more ease and confidence. A de-cline in walking ability is considered an impor-tant predictor of older adults’ morbidity. Future studies are planned that will explore wheth-er other high-aerobic activities such as swim-ming and cycling might also defer the age-relat-ed physical decline.

Scientists believe that energy-generating mi-tochondria, “known as the cell’s power-house,” plays a key role in making joggers more effi-cient than walkers. Evidence suggests that peo-ple who exercise vigorously have healthier mi-

tochondria in their muscles. Some muscle cells have several thousand mitochondria, while other have none. “Because we found no external biochemical differences between older walkers and runners, we suspect that the higher efficiency of senior runners comes from their muscle cells,” said Rodger Kram, PHD, co-author of the study.

Another study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology’s February 2015 issue focused on the comparison of the effects of joggers’ “pace, frequency and quantity” with those of physically inactive people. Surpris-ingly, slow-paced joggers that work-out about 60 to 135 min-utes per week had the lowest mortality rate with optimum jogging frequency of two to three times per week. The stren-uous joggers had about the same mortality rate as sedentary people. Researchers said “Findings suggest that strenuous exercise is not necessary, and might reduce the health bene-fits of light–to-moderate physical activity.” Participants were drawn from the Copenhagen City Heart Study, and com-prised 1,098 healthy joggers and 3,950 healthy non-joggers who were followed up from 2001 to 2014.

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the benefits of fitness and mortality from walking for exer-cise remains. Perhaps, the next time you head out for a walk, add several short jogging segments and you might find a lit-tle pep in your step - and accompanying mortality benefits. n

(Reference: Duke Medicine Health News, April 2015, Vol. 21, No. 4.)

BridgeBy Dan Neilson

Jump BidsAs a general rule, jump bids on defense are preemptive

and jump bids on offense show a very good hand. The im-plication in both cases is that a jump in a suit shows at least six cards. Normally the suit is of good quality but that de-pends on the bidder’s gambling instincts. On defense, rash-ness has a better pay-off.

On offense, jumps in new suits are forcing to game while jumps in the same, or an agreed suit, are invitational. Never give an invitational bid if your side has the values for game! Quite often people underbid their six card majors when they have an opening hand (13 points) opposite their part-

ner’s opening. The sequence might be 1D-1S-2C-3S (only in-vitational) which the hope partner will carry on. There is no hope in bridge — bid your hand and don’t depend on your partner’s psychic abilities. The proper sequence is 1D-2S and you can now retire since you have forced to game. With a five card Spade suit you cannot get away with this sequence and a one Spade call is required. While the sequence 1H-1S-3H is invitational and can be passed, the sequence 1H-2C-3H is forcing to game. Since partner has indicated more than a minimum hand with their two over one call, a jump here is absolutely forcing.

With responder’s no trump jumps, the bids imply they lack a four card major and only two card support for your major suit. I use 13-15 points for a jump to two no trump (1D-2N) and 16-18 points for the jump to three no trump (1H-3N). Never make a no trump bid just to show your point count; it is always preferable to show a good suit if you have one.

Showing points alone can distort the bidding and get you to the wrong contract. Openers no trump jumps are sim-ilar but stronger. 1C-1S-2N (17-18 points) or 1C-1S-3N (19+ points). However, avoid no trump jumps if you might have a major fit. With the bids starting 1C-1S try to avoid bidding 2 or 3 no trump with three Spades. You might miss your best contract. n

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The sun is shining, the days are longer and people are wearing jean shorts and ordering chardonnay in droves. It’s spring, which means that it’s also the best time to sell a house. It makes sense that after a long winter spent hibernating on the couch in a Snuggie that potential homeowners would want to spend sunny weekends strolling and looking for a new home.

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But, as is so often the case, it is not only the self determi-nation itself that makes a man, but those around him that support his various activities. For instance, Under Armour signed Spieth when he turned pro in 2013 when he was just 19 years old! They have recently extended his contract for 10 more years, making him the first golfer outfitted head to toe in Under Armour apparel. Their logo looks like two horse shoes, one pointing up and the other down. It is a multi-bil-lion dollar company which among other items makes the apparel that Jordan was wearing and golf shoes. Jordan had three of their logos on his hat, three on his shirt, and one on his belt, two on his pants and logos on his shoes. It won’t be long before everyone in the world knows Jordan Spieth!

He is also blessed with a caddy who has made an out-standing pairing with the golf persona of Jordan Spieth. Mi-chael Greller was a six grade teacher who quit his teaching job so he could caddie full time, eventually hooked up with Spieth through friends, and on Sunday made a triumphant walk with the 21-year-old up the 18th fairway for the final hole of the Masters. By the way, the leader board had Spieth at 19 at that time, a course record, and after he bogied the 18th he signed his scorecard with a minus 18 and a payout of over $1.8 million in prize money. Not bad for a 21-year-old! I’m impressed. By the way, he also broke many exist-ing records, including the 28 birdies he made en route to his

The Golf GameBy Peter Russell

So Who is Jordan Spieth?On April 13, 2015, the San Diego Union-Tribune, follow-

ing his phenomenal win at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, called him the “American Idol.” It seemed that everywhere we went everyone asked the same question. Who is he any-way?

He is 21 years old, born July 27, 1993 in Dallas, Texas. His younger brother Steven is a guard for Brown University in the Ivy League. His little sister is autistic and has inspired him to start The Jordan Spieth Charitable Fund, which sup-ports initiatives for special needs youth, military families and junior golf. He still dates his high school sweetheart and is very family oriented. He exhibited an unusual amount of maturity during this latest Masters event even though he was bested by Bubba Watson in last year’s Masters Tourna-ment. Jordan was a standout left-handed pitcher and quar-terback in youth leagues before deciding to concentrate on golf before starting high school. If you remember, that was about the time that WE decided to concentrate on girls and cars, maybe not even in that order!

Jordan Spieth, a 21-year-old wonder.


all those kids look the same to me.Wife: So I suppose the article gives you permission to eat

all the fats and sweets you want.Me: Well, just listen to this: it says underweight people

had a 34% chance of a higher risk of developing dementia than those of normal weight and those obese had a 29% low-er risk of becoming forgetful and confused. And it says that obesity rates, along with dementia, levels are soaring world-wide.

Wife: That’s bull. After all these years of keeping you healthy, you tell me you want to gain weight to prevent de-mentia. That’s bull.

Me: Honey, I know what you’ve done for me has helped me keep my weight down, but listen to this: the Lancet Di-abetes and Endocrinology Journal says that what is good for the heart is also good for the head. I interpret that as what is good for the midriff is good for the head.

Wife: Let me read that article. Aha! It also says that obese people die earlier. That means if obese people die earlier, they won’t have a chance to remember anything.

Me: I don’t believe it. Where did I put that slice of choco-late cake with whipped cream filling and ganache topping? I can’t remember where I hid it. n

win; the first ever to be at 19 at Augusta; and the list goes on and on.

Some time I hope to report on other mysteries associated with the Masters event itself. For example, Bobby Jones was turned down by the PGA for a new venue, and so he devel-oped his own at, you guessed it, Augusta, Georgia! There are many more interesting quirks about this event that will make for good reading someday.

Remember, fairways and greens! And drive for show but putt for dough!!! n

The CrustyCurmudgeonBy Bob Wong

It Must Be TrueYours, truly: “Honey, if I read it in

the newspaper, then it must be true.”My wife: “What could it be this

time? You’ve already convinced me diet drinks makes me lose my memory. I’ve gone to regu-lar Coke. Now any soft drinks makes me fat. You’ve told me eating butter makes my middle expand and now I’m using margarine. Margarine is no good either; I’m using olive oil. So what’s next?”

Me: I just read that being fat cuts the risk of dementia. It says so just right here.

Wife: Who says?Me: The Lancet Journal says so, that’s who. It goes on to

say that being fat in middle age appears to cut the risk of de-veloping dementia rather than increasing it.

Wife: If that’s the case you don’t have any problem at all. I’ve always wondered how you can remember all the names of your classmates in grammar school and forget the names of our grand nieces and nephews.

Me: Don’t blame me; I so seldom see them and besides


Bird of the MonthBy Russ Butcher

Least Tern

Terns are rather like gulls (seagulls), but sleeker and more streamlined. Of the half-dozen tern species found along the California coast, the Least Tern is the smallest. It measures only 8 to 10 inches from tip of beak to end of its forked tail. While most other terns have reddish-orange beaks, the Least Tern is the only one whose beak is yellow. Plumage of adult males features a black cap, white forehead and underparts, and light gray back and wings. Least terns can be heard making high-pitched, rapidly repeated kip-kip-kip sounds and shrill zeeek or kiddeek calls. They hunt for food by diving into the water for small fish. After winter-ing in Central and South America, these birds migrate north-

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ward to breed in colonies and raise their young. Here in San Diego County, this species creates a nesting site by simply scraping a shallow depression in the sand of beaches and sandy expanses adjacent to coastal lagoons. Researchers say that human disturbance of their nesting colonies has caused an alarming decline in their population. It is listed as an en-dangered species in the United States. n


Watching WildlifeBy Russ Butcher

Are the Parrots Coming?

More than 500 kinds of birds have been record-ed by researchers and birdwatchers here in San Diego County. Many of them are year-round or seasonally common residents, while others are uncommon or rare. Several are non-natives, introduced from Europe, the tropics or other parts of the Unit-ed States. This latter group includes the Wild Turkey, Eurasian Collared Dove, Rock Dove, European Starling . . . and the bright-ly colorful Red-crowned Parrot.

“Parrots?” you ask, “We don’t have parrots here in Ocean Hills.” Well, that’s correct. So far, we do not. But populations of the Red-crowned Parrot have been growing in parts of Southern California since the 1960s. The largest numbers are found in Los Angeles County’s San Gabriel Valley, western San Bernardino County and Orange County. But in recent years, the number of these colorful characters has been increasing in parts of San Diego County – notably in the East County area around Lakeside, El Cajon and La Mesa. As of last year, the parrots were considered to be “well established” in that part of the county. A small number can be seen in the vi-cinity of Point Loma. And a new flock has reportedly been spotted recently in Oceanside. Researchers say these birds “come and go at will throughout the county.”

The Red-crowned Parrot is about a foot long. The plum-age of this rather plump, broad-winged bird is predomi-nantly green. Its forehead and crown are bright red, a blu-ish patch extends back from the eyes, its beak is pale yellow, and a yellowish band extends across the end of its tail. This species feeds mainly on fruits, berries, seeds and nectar.

Palm trees are favored – both for the fruits and as nesting places.

This gregarious parrot is native to northeastern Mexico. Its population there is declining rapidly — both because of the loss of vital forest habitat and because of rampant trapping and smuggling of these birds into the United States to satisfy the caged-bird trade. The nonprofit organization,

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Defenders of Wildlife, says that well-coordinated, cartel-like smuggling networks consist of parrot trappers, salesmen, transporters and breeders. The current estimate of Mexi-co’s population totals a mere 1,000 to 2,000 birds — a frac-tion of its original numbers. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has added the Red-crowned Parrot to its “red list” of endangered species. Many of the 21 other kinds of parrots native to Mexico are also threatened or en-dangered.

So how did the Red-crowned Parrot end up here in the United States? Researchers say that for decades, the parrots that are flying free in Southern California (as well as south Texas and south Florida) were caged birds or descendants of caged birds that were accidentally or intentionally released. Because they breed rapidly, it hasn’t taken long for their populations to grow.

As for spotting the Red-crowned Parrot here in Ocean Hills, it might be exciting to watch them flying around. However, a flock of these parrots is called a “Pandemoni-um” for a very good reason: These gregarious birds sound off with an extremely loud chorus of harsh calls as they screech and yell at each other, especially in early morning and evening. This incessant cacophony would likely make the raucous calls of crows seem tame by comparison. Per-haps we’d better hope the parrots are not coming! n

The Streets Where We LiveBy Dora Truban

It is time to dispel some erroneous beliefs such as:All OHCC streets and Villages have greek names. Most

of them are Greek, however: nine streets are named for places in spain: Majorca, Cór-

doba, Barcelona, Zamora, Adra, Dénia, Lorca, Alicante and Galicia.

two streets are Persian: Cyrus and SirusPortofino is an italian coastal city Most OHCC streets are located in the Mediterranean Sea.Galicia is located on Spain’s Atlantic Coast far from the

MediterraneanCyrus and Sirus refer to Emperor Cyrus the Great (born

in 600 or 576 BCE) of the mighty Persian Empire covering the Middle East and parts of India.

The time has come for me to bid you all a fond farewell. My muse suddenly died. Since Dec. 2012, I have been privileged in re-searching and sharing with our Community information on thirty of our forty-two streets. A sincere thank-you to the Village Voice and to all its readers. n

She wanted to be a cowboy’ssweetheart.

Guess Who?

Can you guess whose picture this is? It was taken after a play at school when she sang and yodeled “I want to be a Cow-boy’s Sweetheart.”

The answer is re-vealed in the Pot-pourri Section. n

Galicia is on the Atlantic shoreline.


Travels with JoeBy Joe Ashby

Dolomites of ItalyWe visited the Museum of Ar-

chaeology to see Otzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy found pre-served in the Italian Alps until found in 1991. His tattooed corpse still had clothes and shoes stuffed with hay. Next to him was an axe from the cop-per age, a quiver and arrows, and a bear hide hat. A replica of him was on display, which showed him to be about 5’4”, and forensic studies con-cluded that Otzi had been murdered!

Across a bridge along the riv-er stood a large edifice erected by Mussolini after he annexed Bolza-no to Italy. The Bolzano countryside is draped with vineyards on steep hills and many streams. After WW I, a great development of hydroelec-tric power ensued. Our bus driver skillfully drove the winding perilous road into the Dolomites where nar-row river valleys connect this area to Austria. Due to many slides, the Brenner tunnel was engineered be-cause of much trade with Germany. The vineyards gave way to chestnuts and spruce. The region is dominated by the ski industry in the winter.

On our way up into the Dolo-mites we stopped at the charming village of Kastelruth that received UNESCO recognition in 2009. Taking a walk through the town, we learned its patron saint is St. George. Imag-es of St. George slaying the dragon was on many frescos on the walls. Although there were many bars, women were not allowed to drink until the Hapsburgs. We passed a cemetery, and this being Sunday, widows in native dress of black, blue and white were placing flowers on headstones of their husbands’ graves. The ski lifts first appeared in this region because of the many ski resorts.

Because of tourism, the manufacturing and exporting of trams and cable cars, there is little unemployment. Up we traveled Panider Pass to a region where the Latin dialect is still spoken. Our next stop was the Italian town of Ortisei, which due to the long winters, the artists turned to wood-cutting. Many of the artists studied in Vienna. In the muse-um, we saw many lovely wood carvings along with bronze

Top: A view of the Dolomites from Kastelruth. Above left: A replica of a 5,300-year-old mum-my, Otzi, the iceman. Above right: Careta Lake: a perfect setting for lunch.

sculptures. All the houses have wood balconies and are dec-orated with planter boxes of hanging flowers.

We traveled higher into the Alps. Two-hundred-fifty mil-lion years ago this area was under water and the Dolomites were once an ocean reef. Stopping at the town of Canazei, we took an aerial tram to the top of one of the highest moun-tains in the region. It was a breathtaking view, and we could almost see the curvature of the earth. It is from here the movie Cliff Hanger was filmed, starring Stalone. Everywhere one looked the sky was filled with colorful paragliders, hun-dreds of them. After lunch we made our way to the tur-quoise waters of Careta Lake where we dined, drank grappa brandy, and looked for the fabled mermaid. Exhausted, we returned to Bolzano to see the end of another perfect day. n


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Out and About inSan Diego CountyBy Jack Shabel

We received a brochure in the mail a few days ago and it immediately jumped into my head that I had to write this

Above: Moonlight Theater by moonlight.Right: Party time before showtime.

article. It isn’t exactly a hidden location because we have gone here many times and almost always encounter fellow Ocean Hills CC residents in attendance.

But, for those of you who don’t know about it, here is the info. I am talking about the productions in the sum-mer at the Moonlight Amphitheater in Vista’s Brengle Ter-race Park. They produce four separate musicals during the summer and the quality is outstanding, as good as any you will find anywhere in San Diego County and many any-where else. The acting, the singing, the music, the choreog-raphy are all top quality. I have been to quite a few outdoor theatrical venues and this is one of the best I have ever been to. There are a number of different seating options, orches-tra, reserved, and lawn. The lawn seating is intermixed with the reserved seating. The theater supplies the lawn chairs so there are no high profile chairs to interfere with your view of the stage. The sound system is excellent and the stage is large and deep.

There is food available at the Artisan Cafe prior to the show and various munchies available during the intermis-sions. A lot of people , especially the lawn folks, bring a pic-


nic dinner to have before the performance. The venue opens ninety minutes before the performance to accommodate them. You are not allowed to bring alcohol into the facility but beer and wine are available for purchase.

This year’s show line up is All Shook Up, a musical com-edy based on the music of Elvis Presley playing from June 10th through the 27th, Meredith Wilson’s classic The Mu-sic Man playing from July 15th through August 1st, the sto-ry of everyone’s favorite ogre Shrek The Musical playing from August 12th through the 29th, and Big Fish based on the Tim Burton film of the same name playing September 9th through the 26th.

The performance schedule for the first two weekends is Wednesday through Sunday nights. For the third weekend it’s Thursday through Saturday nights. Showtime is at 8:00 p.m. for the first three and at 7:30 p.m. for Big Fish.

The theater is in the Brengle Terrace Park at 1200 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. Their phone number is 760-724-2110 and their excellent website is www.moonlightstage.com. There is handicap parking, but it goes quickly so if you need it, show up early. There is ample parking above and there is a shuttle which takes you to the front gate of the theater. It really is a wonderful place to spend a Southern California summer evening with the moon and the stars overhead with Broadway quality entertainment to boot. n

Scams UpdateBy Ira M. Landis

You get a letter in the mail with what appears to be the seal of the Federal Trade Commission signed by “FTC Di-rector” Jessica Rich saying you’ve won a cash prize and the FTC will help you collect. It might look legitimate, and Jes-sica Rich really is the director of consumer protection for the FTC, but it’s a scam.

The FTC issued a warning in April to beware of this let-ter, which seeks to extract $5,000 from victims to pay for the “Legal Registration Bond” required to collect the supposed prize.

“The language might sound legal, and the letter might look legit,” the FTC said in its warning. “You might look up Jessica Rich and see she’s an actual FTC official. But the truth is, there’s nothing legal or official about it. It’s a fake letter designed to convince you to send money for a non-ex-istent prize.”

It’s a classic scam to get people to pay in advance — a tax, a fee, or a “Legal Registration Bond” — to collect win-nings that don’t exist. Scam artists have long preyed on vic-tims’ willingness to suspend disbelief when the prospect of making lots of money is dangled.

But using the legitimacy of the FTC is an interesting twist


and the agency wants to make sure people are aware, noting in the warning that:

The FTC doesn’t oversee sweepstakes.No federal government agency will contact you to ask

for money so you can claim a prize.If you enter and win a legitimate sweepstakes, you don’t

have to pay insurance, taxes, or shipping charges to collect your prize. If you have to pay, it’s not a prize.

While government imposter scams have been sharply on the rise, they’ve tended to be more focused on intimida-tion — like getting a call from someone posing as an Internal Revenue Service agent trying to get you to pay a supposed old tax bill.

If you do get an email, phone call or letter telling you that you’ve won something, you ought to check out the FTC’s guide to spotting prize scams — www.consumer.ftc.gov/.../0199-prize-scams — before you try to collect. n

Memories of theDepression: Part 2By Bob Kerber

In March of 1933, the Long Beach earthquake hit at din-ner time. Dishes came out of the cupboards. My dad ran to the garage to check his beer making equipment where he made beer during his spare time. Fortunately, everything was intact except for my school building which was badly damaged. While under repair, school operated in tents with makeshift wooden floors.

If you were lucky enough to have a dime, you could go to the local theater on Saturday. They showed two movies, a cartoon, a serial plus a news report. Sometimes we got in for a used tire, an arrangement promoted by a local car service station. There was a local oil field and we spent many hours climbing on the derricks and riding the walking beam that lifted oil to the surface. Tree houses were great fun to build. There was no television or video games, so we spent much

of our time outdoors. Kick-the-can was a popular game.We made skateboards from a section of 2-by-4, an old

skate and a wooden apple box. Coke bottle tops were nailed upside-down on the 2-by-4 for traction which worked well

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on sidewalks. We also made guns and ammunition from carved pieces of a 1-by-4, clothespins and strips of rubber. Our slingshots too, were homemade. Rocks and grass bombs were part of the armament which kept us engaged in target practice, hunting and skirmishes with other boys.

Somehow we survived our childhood. We also didn’t know how poor we were. As a kid growing up in rural southern California during the depression years, you might think at first glance there wasn’t much in the way of “cul-ture” to experience considering our limited resources and small-town isolation.

We had a big Majestic radio in the living room where our family would assemble to hear our favorite programs. These included Amos and Andy, Lum and Abner, Jack Benny, Fred Al-len, and Fibber McGee and Molly. For my brother and me, The Lone Ranger was special as was Tonto’s famous response, “kimosabe,” to which we gave our own meaning.

The local movie house had a “dish night”on Wednes-days. If you went there weekly for a year, you might ac-quire a full set of dishes. The movies always showed hap-py people singing and dancing. I guess it was a Hollywood response to the sad times of that period. Once a year, there was a 3-D stereo movie seen through plastic colored glasses. That was a real treat. But for any regular Saturday afternoon, you could see a double feature, the Movietone news, a car-toon and a serial (Buck Rogers, Tarzan).

Classes at school offered lessons in singing and how to play a musical instrument if you could afford it. Sadly, I had to forgo the trumpet lesson that was priced at one dol-lar a lesson. But we got a newspaper called the Weekly Read-er which was free and very interesting. We never missed reading the comics in the Sunday papers: Popeye, Little Or-phan Annie, Toonerville Trolley, Bringing Up Father, Barney Google, Blondie, Tillie the Toiler, the Katzenjammer Kids, and Buck Rogers were among the features. n

Unemployment ran as high as 24%.

WaterBy Jim Mulvey

Beware the words of The Ancient MarinerThat should force us all to think:

“Water, water everywhere,Nor any drop to drink.”

We here on the coast endure a gloomy water shortage.Ironically, under water is our liquid mortgage.

This plague, a once in a thousand year drought,Makes many of us anxious, thirsty, and over-wrought.

We know it’s impossible to import our needed aguaFrom our friends down south in Managua, Nicaragua.

Desalinating la mer to make our water drinkableAs a panacea alone is probably unthinkable.

Though our options are few,There are great deeds that we can do.

So, instead of, or in lieu, Here’s what we can eschew:

We needn’t over- wash our hairOr over-flow the sink.

Nor spend too much time in the shower bareAs our over-heated bodies turn pink.

We needn’t be so petulantTo forego the flower and choose a succulent.

In the garden no need each plant to over-sprinkle. In the bathroom no need to flush every tinkle.

As the French say, “L’eau, de l’eau partourt; mais par une goutte a’ boire.

De surcharger notre eau dire au revoir.” n


The Real Estate CornerBy Tom Brennan

Tom has been involved in all aspects of real estate for more than 40 years, as a lawyer, investor and realtor.

The Green Home (Part 1 of 2)This article is a two-part missive highlighting

new and/or anticipated green technology for the more environmentally sensitive home. A recent sur-vey by the National Association of Home Build-ers of single-family homebuilders revealed that nearly 25% of builders installed alternative ener-gy-producing equipment in new construction (e.g., geothermal heat pumps, photovoltaic solar panels, low-E windows, etc.). These new features, among some others dis-cussed below, are being installed in response to the many new buyers (almost 80%) who prioritize such factors in pur-chasing a home and, accordingly, are willing to pay more for the conservation-friendly and energy-efficient features. Set forth below, and included in next month’s article, are several

of the more common features found in the green residence:

1. solar Power. The advances in solar power over the past 40 years are incredible to say the least. Recent advanc-es include the use of natural berry dyes to make solar cells more efficient, microfilm technologies that create less waste

Solar power panels have become more efficient.


and lower costs and concentrated solar power plants such as those currently operating in North Africa. Solar technol-ogy had, until recently, a major limitation that seemed in-surmountable (i.e., to achieve maximum efficiency the solar panel had to be pointed directly at the sun and, consequent-ly, the panels were only able to operate at maximum efficien-cy for a few hours each day). Currently, however, a Japanese company (Kyoseimi) is developing spherical micro-solar cells that can absorb light from any direction, including light reflected off other surfaces. It is expected that use of this im-proved technology will revolutionize the use of solar energy in the near future.

2. grid-aware appliances. Refrigerators that remind you when you are low on milk, washing machines that you can control with your phone and thermostats that monitor energy prices in real time are among the many things that grid-aware appliances can provide. While these appliances provide a convenience to the homeowner, the real benefit of these innovations is that they decrease the peak stress on the power grid while also saving the owner an average of 15% on energy costs.

3. Zero Carbon and Zero net-Energy homes. Both zero net-energy and zero carbon homes seek to use only as much energy as they can produce (another major benefit of grid-aware appliances). To achieve the carbon neutrality goals,

the builders must employ a number of green building tech-niques. For example, external walls are made of thick, in-sulated concrete to protect interiors from temperature fluc-tuations. Geothermal wells are installed to capture water warmed by roof-top solar panels and circulate it through ra-diant heated floor systems or closed loop-cooling systems. All of these features, and others on the drawing board, will make the modern home more efficient and carbon free.

4. hydrocarbon refrigerants. It was not long ago that scientists discovered an ozone hole in the atmosphere (1980’s) which ultimately resulted in a global agreement to phase-out chlorofluorcarbon refrigerants (CFCs) and oth-er ozone depleting substances. This agreement is credit-ed with virtually eliminating the ozone hole. Unfortunate-ly, the CFCs were replaced by hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) which have a high global warming potential and thus pose their own environmental risks. Because of the HFC problem, Europe began replacing HFC refrigerants with hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants that have a much lower potential for glob-al warming. Recently, the US joined Europe in approving HC refrigerants for home use. Environmentalists view these changes as major progress in the so-called fight against glob-al warming.

Next month, we will continue to highlight additional fea-tures in the green home. Stay tuned. n


Cooking WithBeverlyBy Beverly Nickerson

Most everyone is now familiar with Quinoa (pronounced Kinwah) an an-cient seed that is very nutritious, it in-cludes protein and is gluten free. There are a number of types and colors. So far I prefer the beige Quinoa purchased at Costco “Natures In-tent Organic Andean Gold.” Our granddaughter Kristen likes scarlet “Ancient Harvest” at Albertsons. There are two secrets for preparing good Quinoa, you must rinse it well first and after it is cooked, fluff it with a fork. I serve Quinoa hot as a side dish and the next night we have the left-over as a Quinoa Salad.

Quinoa1 cup Quinoa, well rinsed in a fine sieve until foam dis-

appears, drain.2 cups Swanson’s chicken broth (not low-sodium) no ad-

ditional salt needed in recipe.½ small white onion, finely chopped (¼ -1/3 cup)special Equipment: Heavy 2 qt. saucepan you would

use to cook rice (All-Clad) with lid.servings: Six to Eight.Bring the three ingredients to a boil in a heavy saucepan,

stir well, cover and turn heat to the lowest “simmer.” Cook for 20 minutes uncover, fluff with a fork and serve.

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I Love a MysteryBy Ira M. Landis

All The Old Knives, Olen Steinhauer’s latest novel, is his most intense and thrilling work to date. It is no wonder many readers deem him to be John le Carre’s heir apparent.

Nine years ago, Henry and Celia were lovers and col-leagues, both working for the CIA station in Vienna, un-til terrorists hijacked a plane at the airport. A rescue attempt staged from the inside went terribly wrong and everyone on board was killed. That night has continued to haunt all those involved. For Henry and Celia, it brought an end to their re-lationship.

Celia decided she had had enough: She left the Agency, married and had children, and is now living an ordinary life in California. Henry is still a CIA analyst, and has traveled to the US to see her one more time, to relive the past, or to put it behind him once and for all.

Neither of them can forget the question: Had their agent been compromised, and how? Each of them wonders what

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role their luncheon companion might have played in the way things unfolded.

Fans of Steinhauer will want to read All the Old Knives; I assure you that you will not be disappointed.

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Triple Crossing is the first novel by Sebastian Rotella and it provides very perceptive insight into the every day lives of U.S. Border Patrol agents (BPA) and their Mexican coun-terparts. Valentin Pescatore is a rookie BPA working along the San Diego border. He chases a suspect into Mexico ille-gally and faces losing his job. Instead, he is recruited by Isa-bel Puente, a federal agent, to be an informant. She is help-ing the chief of an elite Tijuana police unit target a ruthless Mexican crime family. Pescatore can be the operation’s man on the inside.

He quickly becomes a member of the drug lord’s crew involved in smuggling, corruption and murder. Pescatore plunges into the deadly no-man’s-land of South America’s Triple Border and becomes involved in a bloody showdown. Rotella captures the despair and intrigue where no one is in-nocent and where enforcing the law has become an act of subversion.

I am looking forward to Rotella’s next book. n

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The MovieSceneBy Joan Buccholz

CinderellaWe’ve all known Cinder-

ella since our childhood. We all know how this poor or-phaned child was dominat-ed by her stepmother and stepsisters. And of course all ends well when the handsome prince meets Cinderella and they mar-ry even without a prenup-tial agreement. Foolish girl.

In this version, Cinderella is a strong willed girl whose kindness and courage helps her forgive her wicked stepmother. The winningly winsome British star (Lady Rose of Downton Abbey) brings the new Cinderella to life. She is a charming young woman whose fortitude allows her a level of fortitude never seen in past Cinderellas.

Scottish actor Richard Madden is familiar to American


audiences with his role as Robb Stark on Game of Thrones. There is no mistaken that he is the prince with his boyish look and his royal garb. One cliché that is a bit overdone is the scene when he pretends to be a palace apprentice who meets Cinderella. How many times has that been played over and over again?

But I loved Cate Blanchett, the evil she-devil in gorgeous gowns that made me drool at every scene.

But there is magic in every scene including changing a pumpkin into a carriage and converting her ragged clothes into finery. I was totally entertained and was a child again. I had it 3 plus smiles. n

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Attitude IsEverything

By Tom Fuller

When problems ariseand there seems no way out,

What can we do?Just sit around and pout?

No, that’s not the answer—There’s a much better way.

We can be positiveand surely change our day.

A good attitude is essentialand may lead you quite far;Recognition of the problemwill leave the door yet ajar.

A solution may be possiblewhen we accept this fact:But if we find no answer

our life is still more intact.

We have acted wiselyand have done all that we can.So let’s be proud of ourselves.

We have made a gallant stand. n

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Military ChroniclesBy Staff

It was mid August, 1776 when George Washington with his small army, having been defeated at the Battle of Long Island, faced certain annihilation by the British army, one of the world’s best. An enormous British expeditionary force was seen off lower New York Har-bor. The ships kept arriving all summer. Washington reported that 96 ships ar-rived on a single day and the following day another 20 dropped anchor. There were 10 warships, 20 frigates, along with several hundred transport vessels mak-ing a total of 400 ships. There were 32,000 British and hired German troops landed on Staten Island. That constituted more people than the population of Philadel-phia, the most populous city in the new-ly proclaimed United States of America.

George Washington’s troops consisted of 9,000 volun-teers, raw recruits all poorly armed and poorly supplied. The situation was desperate. On August 29, they were en-

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George Washington (on horse, center and bottom) faces British troops (on left) and British frigates (on right).

camped on Brooklyn Heights facing the advancing British army to the East and blocked by British frigates in the only escape route on the East River to the West. The weather was


violent with the nor’easter blowing intermittently. In their misery was salvation: the British ships were prevented from sailing up the river with the tide and wind.

So Washington and his generals gathered for a council of war and decided to retreat across the river to New York. An order went out to gather every boat that could be kept afloat whether with sails or oars and have them rendezvous in the east harbor of the city by dark. Every conceivable type of boats manned by New York and Massachusetts men—sol-diers, sailors and fishermen arrived by dark. Everything was to be carried across: men, stores, horses, cannons. Every pre-caution was taken to maintain silence: wagon wheels were muffled with rags, oars were wrapped, orders were whis-pered.

But even as the retreat proceeded well, there were a sub-stantial number of troops still to be evacuated. But provi-dential event intervened: a pea-soup fog arrived, so thick one could barely see six yards before them. Even as daylight arrived, the fog remained and the entire operation was com-pleted with George Washington boarding the final boat.

When the fog lifted at 7 o’clock, the British were aston-ished to discover Washington’s army had disappeared. Even five heavy cannons that were embedded in the deep mud had been moved. The operation was referred to as the

“Dunkirk of the American Revolution” by historian David McCullough. This daring rescue saved the army to fight an-other day and Washington was hailed as a hero by officers and delegates from Congress and even by a British officer who called the retreat “particularly glorious.” n

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The Answer toGuess Who? By Virginia McConnell

Have you guessed? It’s donna russell. Donna was born in South Rockwood, Michigan. At the age of 5, Donna began playing the piano. She sang “Sioux City Sue” in a Detroit talent contest, winning first prize, a two wheel bike, even though her two front teeth were missing! (Her nine year old sister played the piano for her.) They played “Cowboys” a lot but Donna always had to be Roy Rogers and her sister was Gene Autry. At the age of 10, she was playing a large pipe organ in church and could not reach the pedals . . . yet. At the age of 14 she was the soloist in church for all funer-als and weddings. Donna played the organ and sang every

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morning at church before go-ing to school during her four years of high school.

Donna then attend-ed the University of Michi-gan, receiving a BA Degree in Business Administration majoring in Financial Man-agement. At the age of 42, she received a Master’s De-gree in Management and Human Behavior. Along with music being her passion, it seems like she was always going to school wherever she moved! She spent 37 years as a civilian working for the U.S. Navy (Department of Defense) living in Michigan; Washing-ton, DC; Bangkok, Thailand; Oxnard, CA; Bremerton, WA; San Diego, CA, and now in paradise . . . Ocean Hills Coun-try Club. She also worked at the Registrar of Voters (San Di-ego County) for almost 10 years and for over thirty elections. Donna wrote training plans and “trained the trainers” as well as writing the book for the poll workers. Donna met her husband, Pete in 1982 and they were married in 1987. She

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sang “Ave Maria” at their wedding. “Try singing Ave Maria in Thai sometime,” jokes Donna.

Donna has always liked country and western music, but also just loves music, period. She sang with a country and western band in Bangkok, Thailand, sang and played the pi-ano at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, sang with a combo at the Fort Belvoir Officers Club in the Washington, DC area and has played at Officer Club piano bars all over the world.

Her claim to fame... she sang with Bing Crosby! It’s true!! She attended church services one Sunday in Burlin-game, CA, and Bing Crosby just happened to be at the same service! Well it is stretching it a little, but they did sing to-gether! Donna currently serves as the President of OSHPA, Director of the Choral Society and Past Commander of the Village Vets.

If you are interested in joining in on the guess Who? fun, dig out those old photo albums and please call me, Virginia Mc-Connell 760-295-1979 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Who knows, maybe we’ll be seeing you in a future issue of the Village Voice. n

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Village Vets MeetingLinda Dudik, Ph.D., will be the featured speaker at our

May meeting. Dr. Dudik received her B.A. degree in histo-ry from Marymount Col-lege at Loyola University and her doctorate in history from U.C., Santa Barbara. For over 30 years, she held a full-time position at Palo-mar College as a history professor. In her thirty-four years at the college, Linda taught specialized courses in Women in United States Histo-ry, American Involvement in Vietnam, and the World War II Generation. She has written several books about WWII, one of which is To Quiet the Fear of Others: The Story of a WWII Army Nurse.

With Dr. Dudik will be Lillian Swerdlow, 91, the sub-ject of her book. She joined the military at the age of 19, and served in the hospital in England attending to the wounded from the Allied invasion in Normandy.

The meeting will be held at Abravanel Hall on Thursday, May 28th at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. n

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Abravanel Hall, May 27, 1 p.m.

The Ocean Hills Computer Club has invited the Securing our eCity foundation, which works in partnership with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies, to give a presenta-tion on Keeping Yourself Safe From Cybercrime. This topic is so important that it is being made free to all ohCC resi-dents.

Topics include:• Recent breaches, i.e., Anthem, Target• Today’s five biggest online threats• The insecurity of social media• 12 things to do TODAY to keep yourself safeInformation packages will be provided to all attendees.

Light refreshments will be served before the meeting. n

Swim Clinic 2015The Swim Club is pleased to sponsor our annual SWIM

CLINIC starting Saturday, June 20, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Swim Clinic will meet every Saturday through August 1st. The entire pool will be reserved for one hour during the Swim Clinic.

Learn to swim, breathe properly and perfect your stroke(s). Gain personal strength and confidence. Swimmers of all levels are invited to participate. Beginners are wel-come. Goggles are required!

Our resident instructors are: Senior Olympian Frank Tan-ner, Sue Tanner, Robin Ryan, Master Swimmer and world record holder Anne Williams, and Personal Trainer Linda Heimer.

The Swim Clinic is free for Swim Club Members. Swim Club Dues are $8.00 and can be left at the Clubhouse front desk. To sign up for the Swim Clinic contact Robin Ryan, Sue Tanner or [email protected]. n

Unusual Nut TreeOverhanging the front wall at the home of Eugene

Markus is a most unusual tree. It stands about 15 feet tall with long prickly leaves with green nuts hanging from its branches. It’s a macadamia tree and it bears large quantities of, you guessed it, macadamia nuts.

Popularized by the export of these nuts from Hawaii, it was thought that macadamia nuts grew only in Hawaii. While many do and is one of the major crops, it is Austra-lia where the trees were first discovered and the nuts export-ed in large quantity in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Hawaii commercially produced macadamia nuts in the 1920s.

There are only three species of macadamia nuts that are of commercial importance, Macadamia integrifolia, Macadamia ternifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla. The remainder of the ge-nus possesses poisonous and inedible seeds.

Macadamia nuts are poisonous to dogs.To penetrate the husk’s hard protective shell, a metal vise

or hammer can be used to compress the shell until it light-ly fractures. Then the pressure is released and the seed is re-positioned to crack it along a different plane. While Maca-damia nuts are grown in certain parts of California, Gene has found that it was easier to purchase these nuts at Frazier Farms than it was to attempt to open them himself. It can ruin your fingernails for life. n

Above,macadamia

nuts hang from Gene’s tree.

Nuts are very difficult

to open

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