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CHURCH OF CHRIST

640 Tenth StreetImperial Beach, CA 91932

Phone: (619) 423-9450

Sunday Meeting Times: 9:30 am Bible class,10:30 am and 6 pm worship assembly

Wednesday Bible study: 7 pm

OCEAN VIEW CHURCH

Pastor Jim Baize

2460 Palm Ave

San Diego, CA 92154(619) 424-7870

www.ovcsd.com

Service Times:

Sunday: 9 am, 10 am and 12:30 pm (espaol)

Wednesday: 6:30 pm

UPPER ROOM PENTECOSTAL CHURCHSenior Pastor Rev. Jim Ghiloni

631 Twelfth StreetImperial Beach, CA 91932

(619) 395-1981

Sunday:Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 am

Worship Service - 10:40 amWednesday:

Prayer & Bible Study - 7:30 pm

Children Church and Youth Classes

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

& SCHOOL866 Imperial Beach Blvd.

Imperial Beach, CA 91932(619) 424-6166

Regular Service times: Sunday Mornings 8 am and 11 am

Free Sunday School and adult Bible Studies 9:30 am

SOUTH COAST CHURCH 588 9th Street

Imperial Beach, CA 91932(619) 424-6452

Services:Sunday:

10:45 Morning Service 10:45 Kids Club (Toddlers - 6th grade)

Wednesday:6:30 Adult Bible Study

6:30 Kids Club (Toddlers - 6th grade) 6:30 Light Student Ministries (7th - 12th grade)

Womens weekly Prayer Group

9:00 am Tuesday and Friday

CALVARY IB CHURCH

485 I.B. Blvd.Imperial Beach, CA 91932

(619) 217-0717

Sunday Mornings 9 & 11 am

Wednesday Nights @ 7pm

Letters to the

EditorJANUARY 2015

HOURS:Monday 9:30- 8:00Tuesday 9:30-6:00

Wednesday 9:30-8:00Thursday 9:30-6:00

Friday 9:30-6:00Saturday 9:30-5:00Sunday CLOSED

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METHODIST CHURCH

455 Palm Avenue

Imperial Beach, CA 91932

(619) 424.5181

Sunday Worship8:30 & 10:30 am

Sunday School for children & adults 9:30 am

We inviteLetters to the Editorfor publication.What do you think? We want to hear from you.(619)779-7846 or [email protected]

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Over the holiday break the old carpet and asbestos floortiles at City Hall were removed. New service windows at

the Clerks Office and in the Entrance Area are also underconstruction. The first City Council Mtg. of 2015 will beWednesday, Jan. 21st. There will also be a Public Work-shop on the Palm Ave. Master Plan on Thursday, Jan. 15th.

Over the break a number of newsworthy events have takenplace in Imperial Beach. Most notable was an auto firebombing near the Bullpen; a drive-by shooting; and thebody of a baby found in a local dumpster. Some of theseevents were covered in the mainstream media and somewere virtually ignored or missed.

Underground Construction on 13th Street is moving alongand traffic on Palm Avenue continues to get worse andworse at rush hour. The 9th and Palm Property has bigger

piles of dirt fill and more soil stabilization jute matts thanbefore but, there is as yet no improved drainage or con-struction on the site. Following recent rains City Crewswere seen doing soil stabilization work on the Sudberry

property and cleaning up silt that escaped the property

boundaries and into the alley. The round-about at 9th andDonax continues to perplex motorists and pedestrians.

The New Mayor; Serge Dedina will preside over the CityCouncil Meetings in 2015. Appointments for 2015 CityCouncil positions are as follows:

Notes from the Publisher.....

We encourage the public to attend City Council Mtgs. and

the Palm Avenue Master Plan Workshops to make certainthat the City Council and City Staff are responsive to whatthe public wants. We also encourage the public to engagetheir neighbors and Council members by writing letters tothe Editor for publication.

We would like to thank our sponsors and advertisers fortheir continued support and hope that you will patronizethem and tell them you saw their Ad in I.B. Local News.

We would also like to thank our growing staff of contribu-tors and welcome new members of our sales and reportingstaff. If you see news happening, send your stories and

photos to us as well.

Most of all wed like the thank members of the communityfor reading our newspaper and helping make us be thesource of local community news. - Ed Kravitz

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SENIOR CENTER

The Senior Center is open to individuals age 50 and over, and we extend a warm wel-come to individuals with disabilities. The center offers a variety of life-enriching classes,activities, hobbies, and a fun social environment. The center also serves as a greatresource center for seniors. We offer a free legal service, free tax assistance during tax

time, and a blood pressure clinic once a month.

1075 8th StreetImperial Beach

(619) 424-7077

Hours:

Monday & Wednesdays: 8:00 am-12:00 pmTuesday & Thursdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Fridays: 8:00 am-2:00 pm

Mili tary

Organizations

AMERICAN LEGION POST 8201268 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 423-7662We are one of the largest Service organizations in the Unites States. We first formed after WWI in

1919 to assist those service men and women coming home from the front and we continue to assistthem today. As an organization we are here for Veterans and their families. The Post consists of

those members who have served honorably in the Armed forces and are serving today on active

duty. It is serving during conflicts that make this organization so worthy to belong to. The

Auxiliary are those women and girls that are Wifes, daughters, mothers, grandmothers and stepdaughters eligible to be members. The Sons of the American Legion or SALs are those sons,

grandsons and stepsons who have had a parent who is in the American Legion. Come on down to

the Post home if you fall into any one of these categories. We have Karaoke every Fri, Sat and Sun

afternoon. We will let you know how to become a member.

FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA)IMPERIAL BEACH BRANCH 289659 Silver Strand Blvd., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 429-3485Fleet Reserve Branch 289 is a non-profit organization comprised of active duty, veterans and

retirees of the US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Besides gathering for camaraderie, theBranch supports, among other things, the Warrior Foundation, Wounded Warriors, Boys Club of

Imperial Beach, Imperial Beach Little League Baseball and softball, and bestows scholarship dona-

tions to patriotic young men and women. Regularly, Branch members visit warriors at Balboa Naval

Hospital providing toiletry articles and cookies. The branch also makes its presence during National

Holidays supporting functions in Imperial Beach. We would welcome your visit any time.

VFW POST 5477 SILVER STRAND123 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 424-6666

Proudly supports US veterans of all past and present wars. We are committed tosupporting the needs of our veterans, currently deployed troops, their families and our community.

Our Hours of Operation are:

Monday-Thursday 11:00-2200 * Friday 11:00-0200 * Saturday-Sunday 8:00-0200

The VFW is open to the public for breakfast on weekends from 9 am-11 am and on the last Saturday

of the month for Steak Night starting at 5:30 p.m. Post 5477 welcomes all members and active duty.

For membership information, please contact: 619-424-6666.

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A MESSAGE FROM CITY MANAGER ANDY HALL

Recent events warrant a response from your City Manager.....

The festive atmosphere of the holidays and the enjoyment of community improve-ments were tempered by some tragic situations involving senseless acts of violenceand a somber disregard for human life. As difficult as these incidents are for us toexperience, our emotions dont even compare to the family members and loved

ones involved in these heartbreaking circumstances. As a community we mourn fortheir loss and hope they can in some small way feel our support. If you know ofanyone who may need additional counseling, please let me know and I can referthem to some resources in the area. Also, please refer to the following:www.babysafe.ca.govwww.sandiegocounty.gov/me/docs/Grief_Resources.pdf

It is my unique opportunity to wish you a Happy New Year from the Mayor, CityCouncil and staff of Imperial Beach! Our City has been blessed in the past year and2015 looks very bright. Without question, there are a lot of things we can do toimprove the community, but in many ways they are just details. We are fortunate to

be in Imperial Beach where new businesses are opening, alleys are being paved,street lights are being installed, roadway improvements are underway, public safety

is responsive and we have positive relationships with theNavy, the Port of San Diego and our neighboring communi-ties. We have the cleanest beach in the County, a worldclass estuary, an iconic pier, and enjoy both Bayfront andoceanfront vistas. Obviously this could be a very long para-graph, but there is no need for additional cheerleading be-

cause you all know the great things about Imperial Beach.It is important that every member of the community stepforward to make a difference. If we can replace complaintwith action, together we can exceed all expectations of suc-cess. There is a variety of viewpoints and opinions in Impe-rial Beach and people are not afraid to express their thoughts.However, if we can encourage people to become engagedin community building and use our limited resources effi-ciently, we can keep Imperial Beach great and even make afew fun improvements.

Finally, thank you so much for your support and patience.It has been a pleasure getting to know so many of you andI look forward to working with you in the coming monthsand years to realize the mission statement of the City:

To maintain and enhance Imperial Beach as Classic South-ern California; a beach-oriented community with a safe,small town, family atmosphere rich in natural and cultural

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F A M I L Y SPECIAL EV E N T S S E C T I O N

TUESDAYCO-ED

SOFTBALLIB SPORTS PARK

PLAYOFFS 1/13/2015

6:00pm: K-Pasta vs IB Forum (Game 1)7:20pm: City of IB vs I Huana Huin (Game 2)

8:40pm: W-1 vs W-2 (Championship)

RESIDENTS

FREE TUESDAYS - BALBOA PARK

As a public service,Park organizations offer free admission ona rotating basis on the first four Tuesdaysof the month to San Diego City & County

residents (with ID),

active military & their dependents.http://www.balboapark.org/visit/tuesdays

Parks Committee holds a Sports Park and RecreationCenter monthly cleanup. It is held on the last Tuesday ofeach month at 5:30pm Located at 425 Imperial beachBlvd. Boys and Girls Club Imperial Beach Little Leagueand Imperial Beach Girls Softball come together withtheir volunteers and Clean up the Park. This includes

cutting all the grass edge, weed eat, rake up leaves, powerwash public restrooms and skate park. We also use blow-ers to clean side walks and parking lots and commonareas. We had volunteers go around and pick up trashthrough out the park.We had a great turn out last night we had 29 volunteersready and willing to help out. The Sports Park is 100%Volunteer run. Without our dedicated volunteers all thiswould not be possible. We welcome anyone to help out onthe Park Clean up days. It takes each and everyone of usto help keep the park clean and free of trash. If you are atthe park and see trash on the ground please pick it up andclean up after yourself. Without everyones help it makesour dedicated volunteers that much harder to try and keepthe park clean and safe for all of our community to enjoyit. - Matt McCoy -Vice President, Parks Committee

SPORTS PARK AND RECREATIONCENTER MONTHLY CLEANUP

CALLINGALLARTISTS!THE IB SUN & SEA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE WANTS YOU!Sun and Sea Festival Poster Contest

Official Rules

Submit Poster & Entry Form to:923 Seacoast Drive

Imperial Beach, CA 91932Deadline January 31,2015

Contest is open to everyone.Artwork must be no smaller than 11 inches by 17 inches and no larger than 20inches by 24 inches. Do not mat or frame artwork.Only one entry per person per year, and each entry must be the work of only one person.All artwork must be the individuals original creation. Duplications, clip art, repro-ductions are not accepted.All media are accepted. Note: Chalk, charcoal and pastel entries should be sealedwith a fixative spray to prevent smearing. Do not laminate entries. We recommend

bright colors as they reproduce better.Three-dimensional entries will not be accepted. Nothing may be glued, stapled or

attached to the artwork in any way.The use of lettering or numbering on the front of the poster, in any language, is notallowed. Lettering and dates will be placed on the poster after judging and before

printing. All artist signatures or initials should be written on the back of the poster.Artwork should be done on a flexible material, so it can be rolled for shipping in amailing tube. Do not fold poster.Participants accept all responsibility for late, lost, misdirected or illegible entries.Entries sent with insufficient postage will be disqualified. Sun and Sea Festival isnot responsible for entries damaged, destroyed or lost during the judging process.Entries cannot be acknowledged or returned; they become property of Sun andSea Festival upon receipt. Sun and Sea Poster images cannot be used withoutwritten permission from Sun and Sea Festival.In consideration for the opportunity to enter the Sun and Sea Festival Poster Con-test, participants agree to allow Sun and Sea Festival to use their names and pho-tographs for promotional and publicity purposes.By entering, participants agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the

judges and Sun and Sea Festival.Sun and Sea Festival may cancel the contest without notice at any time. Thecontest is void where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law.

Judging Criteria:1. Clear message conveyed by the artwork;2. The poster theme is the Summer Fun of Imperial Beach3. Creativity, originality and artistic quality;4. Visual clarity - easily read; and5. Bright and colorful.6. The Release Form is attached to the back of the poster.7. No copyrighted artwork, characters, or name brands (i.e. Coke, Pepsi) are usedin the poster.

Important Dates For The Contest Are:Now through January 31, 2015Participants create their posters and submit to the Sun and Sea Festival CommitteeFebruary 5, 2015Judging concludes for the Sun and Sea Festival PosterFebruary 6, 2015Contest winners are announcedMay, 2015Posters are distributed throughout Imperial Beach

1st Prize $1002nd Prize $503rd Prize Pizza from Seacoast Pizza

email for application please: [email protected]

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PALM AVENUE MASTER PLAN UPDATE

The City of Imperial Beach and its consultant team is continuing its work the PalmAvenue Mixed-Use & Commercial Corridor Master Plan which has built upon theMaster Plan Study approved by the City Council in February 2009. After receivingsignificant feedback, comments and input during the First Community Workshopheld on April 29, 2014, from the Citys website, and at subsequent communityoutreach presentations on May 15th, May 20th, May 22nd and May 27th, the Cityand its consultant team have completed 30% drawings for the project and willsoon begin the environmental phase of the project. Additionally, City Council Briefings

were provided on April 16th, May 21st, August 6th and December 10th during theregular City Council meetings. For a summary of the input received to date and toprovide any additional input, please visit the Citys dedicated Web Page for thisproject at www.ImperialBeachCA.gov/PalmMasterPlan.

Please also be advised that the Second Community Workshop for the project hasbeen scheduled for the following date and time:

WHAT: 2ND COMMUNITY WORKSHOP - PALM AVENUE

MIXED USE & COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN

DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015

TIME: 6:00 PM

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If you have any questions regarding this information or regarding the Project,please contact Greg Wade at 619-628-1354 or [email protected].


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Residents in Imperial Beach were dealing with more flooding as the unusual highKing Tides hit the beaches towards the later part of December. Streets were floodedwith water flowing from the ocean on December 23, 2014. The King Tide sentwater over the rebuilt beaches and into the streets. It pooled water in lower areas andformed a river between the ocean and the condos along Seacoast Drive. The KingTide also filled up the Tijuana Estuary. Unfortunately, the beaches were closed dueto contamination, so there were not many surfers taking advantage of the extremelylarge waves. - Jeannette Shambaugh

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