(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) - The San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) did not meet on July 7th, mainly due to the July 4th holiday. We hope you joined us at the Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest and Fireworks event at Lake Murray Community Park. The SCAC supported the 13th annual family event with a donation and hope you donated too. It's a great neighborhood happening, which has been enjoyed by many residents in past years.

(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) - Under the direction of Cynthia Wright our new president, 2010 should prove to be an exciting year.

The sign-ups have gone extremely well and have been a huge success to date. Therefore, we have added a second Mitey Mite team and have five full levels of Pop Warner teams as well as cheer teams. Although there are a lot of returning players, we still have room for new players. But don’t delay, the teams are filling up rather quickly and you don’t want to miss out. Pop Warner is open to youth ages 5 to 15.

(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) - Cub Scout Pack 951 of San Carlos is holding a membership drive this month for boys and their parents interested in kicking off their scouting career.

Pack 951 serves the students of Our Lady of Grace School and the Gage Elementary service area, and welcomes families of all denominations. Interested parents of first- through fifth-graders are encouraged to contact Valerie Macias at (619) 328-0255 or via email at valeriemacias@cox.net.

By John F. Pilch, President
(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) - The next meeting of the Area Council is scheduled for Wednesday, April 7tat the San Carlos Branch Library at 7:00pm. We will have presentations about two projects in San Carlos and will vote on each. One is the proposed demolition of the Valero gas station at the corner of Jackson Drive and Navajo Road. The applicant plans to replace it with a new station with four fuel dispensers, a car wash and a convenience store. We don't know if alcohol sales will be sought for the location. The Development Services Dept. of the City is currently reviewing the project, so more information should be available prior to or at the April 7th meeting. We would like input from residents about this proposed change for the property, especially the car wash and a convenience store, with the possibility of alcohol sales.

(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) - At the award's ceremony held at the Balboa Club on April 1, Hayley Michelle Lekven, an eighth grader at the Magnolia Science Academy, was announced as a City-wide Winner of the annual Writing for Literacy Essay Contest. Her winning essay, titled, "What Resources are Available at My San Diego Public Library," won a $75 prize. Her teacher is Kelly Murphy.  Congratulations to all those who entered the contest.  The best overall-essay winner this year received $500 in memory of Jack and Carolyn Winer who first initiated the annual city-wide essay contest for 4th, 8th, and 10th graders.

By John F. Pilch, President

(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, Ca) - Due to the publishing schedule for the Mission Times Courier, the March 3rd meeting of the San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) will have already taken place by the time you read this article. Our guest speaker was Professor Pat Abbott, an expert on natural disasters, a Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University, an author and a resident of San Carlos.

Dr. Abbott is the person sought out by the local media whenever a major earthquake occurs, locally or elsewhere. He provided the audience with a wealth of information about the geology of San Diego, from seismic faults to the potential for a tsunami striking the San Diego shoreline. Professor Abbott obtained a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Texas at Austin and wrote Natural Disasters, which was published by McGraw-Hill. He also spoke about his recent trip to Antarctica (not his first) and responded to the many questions from the audience. We thank Professor Abbott for taking the time from his busy schedule to address the SCAC members and residents of the Navajo Area.

(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) - "Laissez les bon temps..." It's MARDIS GRAS again! Saturday, February 13, 5:30pm, Parish House at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church (6556 Park Ridge Blvd). Dixieland jazz, Cajun food, dancing, a French Market and more!

Bring your beads and make merry. $50 per person, checks made out to St. Dunstan's will hold your reservation. For more information please call the church office at (619) 460-6442.