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Mount Soledad salutes Memorial flag raisers in La Jolla

This summer, electrical power was installed at the memorial permanently lighting the Stars and Stripes at the base of Mount Soledad’s memorial. With the lighting installed, the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial Association held a retirement ceremony for the 12 dedicated volunteers who were responsible for raising and lowering the flag daily for the past 16 years on Sept. 16, 2015.

PHOTOS: Researchers relish evening under the stars at Salk Institute soiree, Symphony at Salk 2015

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Symphony at Salk gala Aug. 29, 2015, under the stars at the seaside research facility in La Jolla. The evening included a pre-concert Champagne reception and dinner, with members of the San Diego Symphony — under the baton of guest maestro Thomas Wilkens — performing a selection of classic works afterward with special guests, trumpeter Chris Botti and jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli.

Business Spotlight: Spice up an event with digital photo booth fun by La Jolla-based Interactive Photography

La Jolla-based Interactive Photography (intphoto.com) has become one of the country’s leading providers of photo entertainment services for special events and conventions. A typical week for the company might include a special event somewhere between La Jolla and Los Angeles, while other weeks might involve traveling to events across the country.

Let Inga Tell You: The perfect teacher

I don’t think there is a parent out there who wouldn’t agree that if there’s a good teacher-child fit, the school year flies by. A bad fit and it’s a long year indeed. I should probably interject that there might not be anything wrong with the teacher other than she doesn’t like your kid. As hard as it is to accept, your child may be a total pain.

Heart Association walk slated for Saturday, Sept 19 in Balboa Park

The U.S. Surgeon General told Americans last week that walking is one of the keys to health. An average of 22 minutes of daily moderate physical activity — roughly about 2.5 hours a week — could significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes, he said. Regular physical activity also can reduce symptoms of depression and mental illness.
A fun way to start might be the 24th annual American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Walk 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 in Balboa Park. The event inspires participants to embrace a renewed commitment to heart-healthy living through walking and other healthful habits while hoping to raise more than $1 million to invest in research to discover new ways to treat and prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke.
The non-competitive 4.1-mile route features teams of employees from local companies as well as community teams. Friends and family members of all ages are invited to join. Heart disease and stroke survivors will receive special survivor caps to distinguish them from the rest of the pack. There will also be a special one-mile course for survivors.
Participants are invited to stick around for the expo afterward to sample Subway sandwiches, healthy snacks, entertainment and other wellness booths and activities, including free health screenings provided by UC San Diego Health. To register for the Heart Walk, visit sdheartwalk.org or call (858) 410-3849.

Letters to the Editor Sept. 17 issue: Some safety precautions needed in La Jolla Shores

I’ve lived in La Jolla Shores for about two years. Since I have moved here, there have been two serious car accidents involving pedestrians in the area. Still, some entity has installed what appears to be an unmarked (for vehicles) crosswalk at the entrance to the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. Also, the new signage at the beach has very pointed corners just waiting for some poor child to run into and be