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TABLE OF CONTENTS SPRING 2014 LEADING OFF 7

A Message from the Mayor

FEATURE 8 10 12 14 16 20 26

Escondido’s Hiking Trails Safari Park Half Marathon and 10K Cruisin’ Grand Grand Avenue Festival Felicita Park Renaissance Faire Life Care Center of Escondido No Place Like Home

ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY 18 25 28 34 36

Mother’s Day Home Tour City Shticker by Irv Erdos The Boyle Family by Wendy Barker YMCA Celebrates 50 Years Escondido Saturday Market

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ith today’s busy lifestyles, many of us want to spend quality time with our families enjoying each other’s company while doing an activity that is fun and enjoyable. But sometimes we need a little inspiration. This issue of Escondido Magazine makes it easy to find some great activities and events that are bound to appeal to you.

A Message from the Mayor

All of these exciting activities and much more are featured in this issue. So no matter what your interest is, grab the family and get out there and have some fun!

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There is so much to do and see in Escondido.

Springtime brings the return of the ever-popular weekly Cruisin’ Grand auto show, as well as the semi-annual street fair in downtown Escondido. History fans can enjoy the fun and thrills of medieval times at the Renaissance Faire held in beautiful Felicita Park, or tour beautiful old homes in Old Escondido’s Mother’s Day Home Tour. For those who love the great outdoors, you won’t want to miss the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s scenic 10K run or hiking and biking in Daley Ranch, as well as fishing and camping at Dixon Lake.

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FEATURE Escondido’s Hiking Trails

Hiking The Trails Of Escondido

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By Gina McGalliard

he country, rustic atmosphere of Escondido has the advantage of boasting many trails for the hiking enthusiast, not to mention ample opportunities for the beginners to get their feet wet (or dusty).

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Escondido’s main hiking area, said volunteer coordinator and Lake Dixon administrative assistant Sue Evarts, is Daley Ranch, where there are more than 22 miles of trails. The ranch is so named for English immigrant Robert Daley, who arrived in 1869. Open from sunup to sundown, Daley Ranch has six different hiking trails, including the 2.5 Ranch House Loop trail that takes hikers past the original Daley log cabin. In addition, themed hikes are available. For instance, the month of February featured a range of adventures such as the Early Morning Fitness Hike, Just for Kids on President’s Day, and the Wildlife Tracking Walk, where participants had the opportunity to spot coyotes, bobcats, deer and raccoons.

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One of the most popular trails that Evarts also described as being suitable for everyone is the Ranch House Road trail, although she also noted that it goes uphill in both directions.

Because the trail is paved, it also has the advantage of being wheelchair accessible. “It has something for everybody on it,” said Evarts. “For the plant lovers, for the bird lovers, for people who just want to have a good view, or history lovers who want to hike up to the ranch house.”

Whatever your flavor of enthusiasm for the outdoors, in all likelihood you’ll be able to find an Escondido trail that suits you.

“We have trained naturalists [who] go through eight weeks of training on various subjects, and then they lead hikes that suit their areas of interest,” said Evarts, who described most of the hikes as being moderately strenuous. “But [the naturalists] are trained in a lot of different areas, so if someone wants to have an exercise hike but they run across a spectacularly blooming plant, the person that is leading that hike can talk about that plant. It may not be the direct focus of the program right then, but they are trained and they can all do that...we have specialized programs, not just exercise, we have them for kids, we have bird hikes, we have botany hikes.” Of particular note is the four-mile hike led by volunteer Rick Paul one Sunday a month, and all levels of hikers would probably be able to enjoy the bird-watching hikes.

For kids, a hike is held once a month especially for them. It’s about a mile long and fairly level, said Evarts, and at the end the kids do crafts in a picnic area. The crafts are geared toward new knowledge the children have learned while out on the trail.

Hiking trails in Escondido offer a rich array of both California history and education about the natural world. For instance, the Piedras Pintadas Trail in the Lake Hodges area showcases Native American rock art, and history lovers will also want to check out the Mule Hill Historical/San Pasqual Valley Agricultural Trail.

The Del Dios Gorge trail features rock formations, and views of the San Pasqual Valley can be seen on the Old Coach Trail Link.

At the Del Dios Highlands Preserve, home to much wildlife, the Del Dios Highland Trail includes the San Dieguito and Escondido Creek Watersheds and views of Lake Hodges and the Pacific Ocean. There are also hiking trails to be found at Felicita County Park, where the Northern Diegueno Indians once made their home, and Escondido residents may well already be familiar with the trails at Kit Carson Park.

So as you can see, there’s no excuse not to make your next family outing one of Escondido’s many trails. So let’s get hiking!

For more information, visit www.visitescondido.com and www. escondido.org.

Gina McGalliard, a San Diego-based freelance writer, is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego with a degree in political science/international relations and a minor in literature and writing.

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FEATURE Safari Park

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n Sunday, May 4, thousands of people will go on safari right here in Escondido. Runners from all over Southern California and beyond will experience the wild in the Safari Park Half Marathon and 10K and finish inside the park alongside cheetahs, rhinos and giraffes. Along the course, other animals will be in full view: lions, elephants, zebras, bongo and impala.

The race is in its fourth year at the Safari Park, the former Wild Animal Park, and has been expanded to 4,500 participants with the addition of the 10K. Proceeds from this year’s race will go toward building nursing dens for cheetahs and cheetah conservation programs in the wild. The fastest land animal in the world, cheetahs are now on the endangered species list.

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Race Director Christina Carreno said, “There are so many races out there these days but I think what we have to offer is so different from any other race. Literally, you can have a safari-esque experience here in Southern California.”

Both races are point-to-point courses that begin at Westfield North County mall and weave through the picturesque wine and horse country of San Pasqual Valley, punctuated by dairies, orange groves, golf courses and an ostrich farm.

“It’s just off the 15 Freeway and the mall parking lot is right there,” said Carreno.

“It’s not a flat course but it has enough of a challenge without being too difficult.

When you get to the top of the last hill, there is a huge payoff. You get panoramic views of the Safari Park with the mountains in the background. It’s a view you would never otherwise experience.”

When the race began four years ago, the race development team was cautious in gauging the reaction of the animals to the stampede of runners. Carreno explained that the course was designed for passing animals that would react favorably. Curators reported that the animals demonstrated tremendous curiosity.

“The finish line is right on the track of the Africa tram ride,” said Carreno. “The cheetahs will sometimes come right up to the edge of the exhibit because they are so fascinated by this. They don’t normally

see people walking or running on the tram line.”

Runners have the opportunity to become charity runners, or “Wildlife Champions.”

Those who raise $500 or more for cheetahs will earn a free race entry and VIP status, which comes with an array of special benefits: VIP tents with heaters, upgraded bathrooms, expedited gearcheck, registration and check-in and post-race massages, special snacks and beverages.

Due to road closures from 5 am to 9 am, spectators will park at the mall and be shuttled to the park, with the last shuttle leaving at 6:20 am. Spectator entry to the park is discounted to $30 per person (normal admission is $46) and it includes full-day admission and rides to and from the mall.

“We have a lot of families that come out,” said Carreno. “Feedback we’ve gotten from past years has been very positive. People have said, ‘We had a blast.’ We have so many fun things set up for the spectators while they’re waiting for their runners, like animal presentations, exhibits opening. We have the Cheetah Run open. People get to have a whole Safari Park experience before their runner even finishes.”

People can volunteer to assist with this fundraiser in various ways: packet pick-up the day before at Roadrunner Sports,

day-of jobs at the start line, finish line, etc.

There is no age minimum or maximum for volunteers. After their shift, volunteers can choose to stay and enjoy all the Safari Park has to offer for the remainder of the day.

“We have groups volunteer to man the water stations,” she said. “We run competitions for most creative station. In the past, we’ve had people dressed as different zoo animals and acting it out. We had a cheer team come out and cheer on the runners. People got creative with it and it was really fun.”

This year, spectators can opt to take the Balloon Safari, a balloon ride that soars 400 feet over the park and offers aerial views of the entire course. Each ten-minute ride is $12 and takes approximately 30 people.

The finish line festival will include music, an award ceremony and an optional buffet breakfast. All race participants also receive complimentary admission to the Safari Park on race day.

For more information on the Safari Park Half Marathon and 10K, go to www.safariparkhalf.com.

Lisa Rose is a freelance journalist and copywriter living in Valley Center. See her website at www.sandiegowritergirl.com.

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FEATURE Cruisin’ Grand

Escondido’s Classic Car Event

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ince opening night on April 7, 2000, Cruisin’ Grand on Grand Avenue in Escondido has been the place to meet friends, eat, shop, and, of course, marvel at the vintage hot rods that are the starring guests in the downtown Friday night phenomenon. Originally the brainchild of Steve Waldron, local businessman of Top End Tee’s, the vintage car show has grown over the years. The fun, family oriented experience in celebration of classic cars now includes theme nights, featured car clubs, special attractions, awards, and live music and entertainment.

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“The hot-rodding culture came out basically after WWII. The vets came home and they built these hot rods and motorcycles and raced, and they had their clubs, and that evolved into this iconic culture we have today. If you see an old car going down the road everybody looks at it,” says Waldron. “It’s about days gone by. It’s neat that the youth get to see part of their culture and the history of the automobile.”

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Owners of classic cars circa 1973 and earlier are encouraged to park on Grand Avenue and give Cruisin’ Grand visitors a taste of what life was like in the 1950s and 60s. Downtown Escondido with its businesses, shops and eating venues makes it the perfect place to celebrate days of old as the event transforms the street into a scene from the past, and provides young and old a wide-eyed, nostalgic stroll down memory lane. The sense of community and neighborhood gives residents and visitors alike an enjoyable way to spend the evening and a chance to partake in the best of what downtown Escondido has to offer.

The 2014 season will begin on April 4th.

“This year we will go into the first Friday of October, when Nitro Night will be,” says Waldron. “We’re looking forward to that. Also this year we have something very special. We acquired the very first Mustang ever to roll off the assembly line in 1964. It’s the 50-year anniversary of the Mustang and we are going to have it displayed June 6th. It’s a local car, but in a private collection and we are so honored to have this car show up at our show. This is huge and so special.”

Steve is excited to be preparing for the 15th year of Cruisin’ Grand. “People love this event. The community has come out to support it and we are honored by the support. I’m just a little piece of it,” Waldron says. “The car guys make it happen. They deserve the credit for putting their heart into the restoration of these cars, then bringing them out for people to enjoy. And the sponsors.

They pay for it and the car guys make it happen.”

Cruisin’ Grand is a free event held every Friday night through September from 5 to 9 pm.

See the website at cruisingrand.com for a list of sponsors and a breakdown of the activities.

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FEATURE Grand Avenue Festival

GRAND AVENUE FESTIVAL

By Lisa Rose

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wice a year, in May and October, the city of Escondido swells with excitement in the streets of downtown, as thousands flock to what has become the second largest street fair in the state of California. Beginning this year, the fairs have been rechristened as the Grand Avenue Spring Festival and the Grand Avenue Fall Festival to reflect the expansion of the event’s offerings.

The rebranded event is not your average street fest, according to Escondido’s new Chamber of Commerce President, Rorie Johnston.

“The reason for the name change is to get away from the notion that this is just a street fair with vendors,” said Johnston. “It’s so much more than that.”

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music and dance to art and food. A kids’ area will include rides, a rockclimbing wall and a meet-and-greet with local firefighters. Home Depot will be on-site to provide hands-on building projects for kids.

A stage on the corner of Grand and Maple will feature a variety of local entertainers and family-friendly music in a range of genres: rock, indie/folk, country and Broadway. Lead singers from the Classical Academy High School’s production of “Les Miserables” will perform songs from the musical (running May 18-25 at the California Center for the Arts).

Throughout the day, dance teams from local high schools and area dance schools will strut their stuff. Student percussion groups will perform a “drum-off.”

“We want to engage the community

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and spotlight talent at the local schools,” Johnston said.

“We want to be the-place-to-be on May 18, and we want businesses to be involved in helping us to accomplish this. If you’re directly involved, the benefit is that much more for you. It’s a win-win.”

The festival’s food offerings will include concessionaires and gourmet food trucks serving up everything from grassfed burgers to fresh-squeezed lemonade. The street will be lined with more than 500 vendors selling a variety of one-of-a-kind items.

A new name comes at a time of resurgence on Grand, the spine of the downtown area, with a crop of new eateries, unique shops and even a small film college, John Paul the Great Catholic University.

Vinz Wine Bar and Continental Deli has enlivened the corner of Grand and Kalmia for the past six years. Manager

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Ryan Kernion sees the street fairs as a positive shot in the arm to all downtown businesses.

“It’s a chance to spotlight how far this historic strip has developed over the past few years,” Kernion said. “I think the biggest impact for us is foot traffic from new customers who might not have ever known about us had they not gone to the fair.”

Kernion added that Vinz will transform their patio areas into a beer garden with bratwurst and pizza stations during the festival, offering green flash beer pints, with a dollar of every purchase going to disabled veterans.

“The festival is an opportunity for us to showcase Escondido,” said Johnston.

“Grand has changed a lot in the past year, and it’s going to change even more.

“This is a day to enjoy being out with your family,” she added. “By supporting our vendors as well as the businesses on Grand, we’re supporting our local economy and that’s extremely important for the entire community.”

The Grand Avenue Spring Festival will run from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. An abundance of parking is available in the immediate downtown area, as well as nearby parking lots by the Regal Cinema and the California Center for the Arts. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate family-friendly activ-

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Revel in the Renaissance

By Kaine Thompson

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er Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth I will hold court and reign over the festivities at the Renaissance Faire in Felicita Park on the weekend of April 26-27 and again on May 3-4, 2014.

Escondido’s Renaissance Faire, a wildly popular, semi-annual, outdoor event, is great family entertainment. To get the full experience of life during the Renaissance, visitors should plan to spend at least the whole day at the Faire, which opens at 10 am and closes at 6 pm.

(Tickets are available for the day or for the weekend.)

“The Faire is an unforgettable experience in living history and live theatre at one of the most beautiful parks in San Diego County,” remarks Dick Wixon, president of Gold Coast Festivals, which presents the Renaissance Faire along with Visions In Time Foundation and the San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation.

Kid friendly and pet friendly, Escondido’s Renaissance Faire is located at Felicita Park, a veritable playground for the young at heart with spring-fed creeks, shady oak trees and grassy fields. The “Village of Falconbridge,” a thriving village from Queen Elizabeth I’s reign, is constructed on the greens to allow visitors a chance to fully experience Renaissance life.

With more than 500 “villagers” in costumes and in character, Falconbridge provides a fully integrated culture that includes food, drink, drama, swordplay,

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games, street musicians and artisan demonstrations. To enhance the Faire experience, visitors are encouraged to dress in a Renaissance costume or buy one at the Faire.

The word “Renaissance” means “rebirth” or “to be reborn.” It designates a time in Europe at the end of the Middle Ages when ideas and creativity flourished at a breathtaking pace. This can probably be attributed to the invention of the printing press and the availability of paper, which quickly disseminated new ideas and information throughout Europe.

In the 16th century, England came into its own Renaissance with the reign of the Tudors, specifically Queen Elizabeth I. While the English Renaissance dates from the 15th to the 17th centuries, the origin of the first Renaissance Faire in America dates back to the early 1960s. It is impossible to say if the Faire caused a resurgence of interest in the Renaissance, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (Remember Disney’s Sword and the Stone?) and dragons (How about Puff, the Magic Dragon?), or if the Faire merely reflected a culture that longed for an escape from the Cold War and the threat of nuclear annihilation.

Whatever the case may be, the Renaissance Faire has proliferated throughout the country. Gold Coast Festivals has presented the Renaissance Faire in Escondido for the past 14 years. What a great way to have fun and escape from modern life’s headaches. Adults have so few places where they can dress up and

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play with abandon. By embracing life in the 16th century, adults and children will gain a new perspective that will lighten their hearts.

Newcomers should keep an eye out for Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth I, who will lead the Queen’s Parade at noon, along with about a hundred of her favored courtiers, dressed in gorgeous Elizabethan gowns, doublets and breeches. The Queen can also be seen at the royal encampment, visiting with the local citizenry, shopping in the Market Faire, practicing her archery skills, or presiding over the Battle Pageant. Don’t be shy about asking one of her courtiers for an introduction. Her Royal Majesty loves to meet her subjects.

Young people wishing to be knighted can go to the Royal Court and ask any of Her Majesty’s entourage about “The Quest.” Each person will be given a scroll of instructions, which is a sort of scavenger hunt for information and to-

kens. Upon successful completion of their Quest, each person should return to the Court, prove what they have achieved, and they will then be presented to the Queen to be knighted!

One of the most spectacular events of the day is the Battle Pageant for the Queen’s show at the Pavilion Stage.

Nearly 100 warriors in armor with swords and spears will perform hair-raising reenactments of battle scenes. Visitors can visit different camps throughout the park, such as the English Court, the Pirate Cove, knights’ camp, gypsy camp, etc.

There are also numerous guilds in Falconbridge, comprised of groups specializing in certain aspects of the Renaissance, whether that is costuming, jewelry, or weaponry.

Continual performances will be offered on three separate stages. Forty or more vendors will be selling jewelry, swords, knives, costumes and toys. And who doesn’t want to grab hold of a turkey

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leg from the Food Court? Welsh pies, lemonade, Thai food, Mariposa Ice Cream and other dining fare are available for purchase. For adults (21 and over), a special tavern beer garden has been set up offering tasty ales, fine wines and live music.

There is so much to see and do in the Village of Falconbridge. It is a great place to go solo, with friends or with the whole family. The Renaissance Faire will provide new memories for years to come.

Location: Felicita Park, 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido. Ticket prices vary from one day to two-day passes. For more information call 805-496-6036 or see the website at www.goldcoastfestivals.com.

Kaine Thompson is an author, editor, speaker, and book coach. Her business, E-maginative Writing (www.e-maginativewriting.com) provides writing, editorial services and private coaching for authors and entrepreneurs.

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17th Annual Mother’s Day Home Tour” sounds a bit deceiving.

And as a “momma’s girl” my initial reaction was panic. “Mom say what?! There’s a tour for moms coming home? For 17 years? Is my mom involved? Where’s she coming home from, how long will she be gone? PANIC!” I was a bit on the freaked-out side of life, but like any well-versed hardheaded twenty year old, I did some research. Much to my relief I found that

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one, my mother wasn’t leaving, and two, I draw conclusions way too fast.

The 17th Annual Mother’s Day Home Tour is an opportunity for people…to visit homes…on Mother’s Day. Whew, with a breakdown like that, I can handle this “Mother’s Day Home Tour.”

As it turns out, every year on Mother’s Day the Old Escondido Historic District has a selection of homes to tour.

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Historic District is the only Historic District in North San Diego County, and contains nearly 900 properties. One exquisite Queen Anne Victorian home located at 638 S. Juniper has been set apart from the average-Joe array of homes because of the story within its walls. Originally built in 1891 for Julius H. Anderson, founding member of the Bank of Escondido, it was later bought by a magazine publisher, then the house was occupied by a former state

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senator. Oh, to be a fly on the wall in this home! If this house is starting to sound familiar, you might remember it from the local news televising the home for being struck by lightning twice in 2006. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I bet this house has more to tell.

The amazing thing about the Old Escondido Historical District is indeed the history, lives, and the people who have influenced our town. Every home has a story to tell and considering the homes’ beauty and uniqueness, arranging from Victorians to Eclectic Art Deco, it is merely impossible not to catch yourself, or your mom (hint, hint) gazing in amazement and perhaps inspiration for your own home’s couture. Neighbors attest to the safety and comfort of being in such a beautiful and friendly place; the Historic District is almost a world of its own, with the beauty and camaraderie that abides. An important thing to remember about the self-guided tour, other than to bring your mom, is that there are no high heels allowed inside the homes. So put away your dancing shoes, and take out your walking shoes for May 11th from 11 am - 4 pm. Tickets can be bought ahead of time for $20 online or at Rosemary-Duff Florist or the Escondido History Center. Tickets can also be purchased at the event for $25.

Now that we are all sufficiently up-to-date on the Mother’s Day Home Tour, my panic has diminished and relief has taken its place; I KNOW WHAT TO DO FOR MOTHER’S DAY! Spoiler alert to my mother reading this, but I have decided I will take my mom to tour the homes in the Old Escondido Historic District. Perfect!

Kristen Johnston lends her time helping with Escondido Chamber of Commerce Mixers and other events. She teaches a Sunday school class at Emmanuel Faith Community Church and has goals of pursuing a degree in business administration.

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FEATURE

Life Care Center of Escondido

Life Care Center of Escondido

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By Heather Petrek

he human journey through life is different for all of us. Sometimes it’s carefree and untroubled, but occasionally we must navigate twists and turns, steer away from the rocks, and plot a course for managing the obstacles of life, especially in our golden years. Last spring, on the seemingly smooth path that was the hard wood floor of my sister’s living room, my 78-year-old father hit a bump in the road.

Dad fell, broke his hip, and my entire family began our own arduous journey to search out a recovery route – one that was best for him, but one we could all travel successfully alongside him.

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After a long hospital visit where further tumultuous storms rained upon Dad’s formerly clear blue sky of wellness, he was finally ready to enter a rehab facility. The surgery had been successful, but he needed a place between the hospital and home, a place that provided the nurses, therapists and other professionals vital to Dad’s recovery.

But it had to be the right place, and it was my family’s responsibility to find it.

Life Care Center of Escondido, the five-star skilled nursing facility at 1980 Felicita Road, is the place that got my father back on track, back on his feet, and back home where he is thriving today.

Amy Banaga is the Director of Business Development at Life Care Center of Escondido. She explained why knowledge and education is key to a successful nursing facility experience.

“Many families don’t realize they have a choice when it comes to deciding

on a nursing home for their loved ones.

I want people to be educated in their options,” she says. “There are some tips to keep in mind when you are shopping for a skilled nursing or rehab center. Show up unannounced or off regular business hours to get a ‘real feel’ of things. Notice whether the facility is free of odor, and if the residents are clean, happy and well cared for.

See if the building and grounds are well maintained.”

Banaga suggests using a checklist that will help ascertain the questions to ask, and make it easy to keep track of the answers, especially when you visit multiple facilities. The website at Medicare. gov offers a printable one.

“Our patients are our highest priority.

The preservation of dignity, self-respect and patient rights in a loving and caring environment is important. We offer a patient-centered approach to care where family is invited and encour-

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aged to participate. Quality and the highest standards are not important only to Life Care Centers of America as a corporation, but to Life Care Center Escondido as a facility,” says Banaga.

“We are constantly striving to not only be better and better, but to be the BEST, the first call when someone needs post acute rehab care. Three indicators we are well on our way are: being 5 star facility on Medicare.gov, Joint Commission accredited and recipient of the Silver Award from the American Health Care Association.”

Medicare.gov is the official U.S. government site for Medicare. Nursing Home Compare is the section where you can find information on skilled nursing facilities. All skilled nursing facilities are given a star rating based on three criteria: Quality Measures; Annual Health Inspections and recent complaint investigations; and Staffing. Facilities are rated from 1 to 5 stars based on

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the averages from those three criteria.

There are seven skilled nursing facilities in Escondido. Three have 5 stars, and there is one each of 4, 3, 2 and 1 stars.

Life Care Center of Escondido (LCCE) has 5 stars.

LCCE is accredited by the Joint Commission. It’s a good idea to choose a facility with this accreditation because the Joint Commission puts doctors, nurses, and members of national health care organizations together to review standards of care. When a particular facility has Joint Commission accreditation it means that Joint Commission surveyors had visited the facility to ensure the standards were met and the facility complies with the rigorous performance standards.

The Silver Award of the National Quality Award Program means LCCE has demonstrated a level of achievement in their quality journey through good

performance outcomes that have evolved from how they embrace the core values and concepts of visionary leadership, focus on the future, exhibit resident-focused excellence and management by innovation, and focus on results and creating value.

“We achieved the Silver level in 2012,” says Banaga. “We are currently in the process of applying for Gold. This is a very prestigious award and very hard to attain.”

The staff at LCCE is a hardworking team of skilled professionals who are passionate about their work.

Miki Lamm, MSW, CDP Director of Social Services at LCCE says, “the goal for every patient admitted to LCCE is to discharge back to the community at his/ her prior level of function, or even better. In order for a successful discharge to occur we put in place facility, family and community resources so that our

patients can thrive when they return to their environment.”

Says Executive Director, Sam Magtanong, “through our halls walk some of the best healthcare associates in the industry. Their knowledge and experience coupled with integrity and compassion allow us to provide the best possible outcomes for the patients we have the privilege of serving.”

Benjie Benas, LCCE’s Rehab Service Manager says, “Our rehab team has adopted the word ‘service’ as a guiding principle in our everyday work with our patients. The Bible says, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Meaning when we humbly serve others we are serving our Lord.” Forrest Preston, Founder and Chairman of Life Care Centers of America, says, “Our business is about people – our residents, associates, family members and the community.”

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One of the special events LCCE holds for patients and their families after they have been discharged is a bi-annual rehab reunion where they invite rehab graduates back to reunite with their therapists, share lunch, and celebrate their recovery and success. My family attended one such reunion. It was heartwarming to see my father welcomed by the staff and the therapists who were thrilled to witness his further progress in walking again on his own.

Perhaps the best indications of the quality of a skilled nursing facility are the testimonials of its patients. Patient Keith Scholl was asked what makes LCCE different from other skilled nursing facilities. “Hands down the people here,” he said. “So caring and compassionate.” Keith was complimentary of Delfino Gaska, LCCE’s Director of Environmental Services, commenting on how he and his staff kept the facility and grounds so clean and well maintained, and also shared a story of when his wife, who has since passed, was a patient at Life Care. She had formed a close bond with Wendy, one of the occupational therapists, and shared deeply personal things with her. Things she didn’t even share with her friends. After his stay, Keith was successfully discharged to a local 55+ community in Escondido.

Adele Nelson, an RN herself, went to LCCE for recovery. “The therapists here are wonderful!” she said. “Wowie and Ursula…all of them!! So encouraging and such nice people.”

LCCE holds to the traditional values many of us have been taught as children: Respect your elders. Treat everyone with

courtesy and compassion.

Work hard. Listen to people who are older and wiser. Be kind. Always lend a helping hand. It is this integrity, along with a loving, professional staff that makes the center stand out from others. My family knows firsthand how outstanding Life Care Center of Escondido is. After having visited more than seven other skilled nursing facilities, from the outskirts of Carlsbad all the way to La Jolla, we decided that LCCE would be the best place for my father to recover.

Ironically, we recalled when first reading the address that we had already had firsthand experience with the center; my husband’s mother, Janice, had rehabbed there years earlier after hip replacement surgery. Hers, too, was a positive experience with a very successful outcome.

“Families say they chose us because there is just a ‘feel’ here. An indescribable warmth, something that’s almost impossible to put into words. One family member described our facility as having ‘soul.’ We feel that this comes from a culture of caring, compassion, empathy and love,” says Banaga. “Most of our staff will say they didn’t choose this career path, but that they were chosen, and that it is an honor, privilege and blessing to serve our patients. There is no greater joy for all of us to see a patient who came to us ill, weak and helpless...leave here healthy, strong and vibrant!”

For more information on Life Care Center of Escondido, see www.lcca.com/192 or call 760-741-6109.

Heather is the Assignment Editor for the Escondido Magazine, and also a freelance writer specializing in fiction for both children and adults. She has chaired poetry anthology committees and other Fine Arts community service projects in public schools throughout San Diego County.

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The Grapevine Family Tree: Unusual Offspring to Enjoy

By Jim Kern

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rapes have been cultivated for thousands of years. With natural selection, the strongest varietals continue to thrive; others diminish in stature or are simply forgotten.

Enterprising nurserymen have stepped in to create hybrid grapes to enhance color, improve flavors or create vines that can survive temperature extremes.

It’s these natural or man-made hybrids that can take the casual wine drinker off the beaten path to new explorations: Syrah and Petite Sirah: Petite Sirah is believed to have descended from Syrah breeding with Peloursin. Syrah

is all about smoke and spice, and Petite Sirah is about big tannins and flavors. Petite Sirah (also known as Durif) has grown in popularity among US wine drinkers. Many appellations in California are planted to Petite Sirah.

The Bogle Winery in Clarksburg has championed the Petite Sirah grape in its inexpensive (but quite tasty) bottling ($9.99). Another find is the All Saints Durif grown and produced in Rutherglen, Australia ($21.99, a Wine Club Pick at Holiday Wine Cellar).

Zinfandel and Primitivo: Both grapes are believed to have descended from an ancient Eastern European grape varietal called “Crljenak Kaštelanski” on the Dalmation coast. Zinfandel is perhaps one of the most popular wines consumed in the US in both its red and “white” colors. Primitivo is Zinfandel grown in Italy and has a distinctly European earthiness (Poggio Basso Primitivo, $11.99).

Pinot Noir and Pinotage: A hybrid created in South Africa in 1925, Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and the red rhone varietal known as Cinsault.

Its characteristics are described as “often pungent”

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in the World Atlas of Wine (Hugh Johnson & Jancis Robinson), but lesser-quality examples I’ve had can be described as road tar and bandaids. However, there are some good ones to try, including Neil Ellis ($20.99) and a domestic Pinotage made by Fort Ross Winery in Sonoma ($34.99).

Riesling and … (you fill in the blank): Due to German grape engineering, perhaps no other white wine has more hybrid offspring than Riesling, which thrives in cooler climates. Two of the many hybrids to have descended from Riesling include Muller-Thurgau (Annie Amie, Willamette Valley, Oregon, $17.99), and Scheurebe (Hans Wirsching Iphofer Kronsberg Scheurebe Kabinett Trocken, Germany, $18.99).

Ugni Blanc/Trebbiano and Vidal: Ugni Blanc makes some inexpensive, simple but nice white wines from France, and it’s one of the principal grapes used in producing Cognac. It’s called Trebbiano in Italy and this grape is one of the most widely-planted in the world. Vidal is a hybrid grape created from Ugni Blanc/Trebbiano that produces high sugar levels in very cold climates. If you’re familiar with Canadian icewines, you’ve probably had one made with Vidal from the Niagara region, and one of the most familiar names making icewine is Inniskillin ($59.99).

So enjoy something new off the grapevine family tree!

Jim Kern is the Director of Wine at Holiday Wine Cellar Craft Beer and Spirits in Escondido. He can be reached at 760745-1200 or jim@holidaywinecellar.com.

ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY City Shticker

City Shticker Misses and kisses

By Irv Erdos

W

“here are you going?”

Mom asked.

answered.

“To get the mail,” I

“Give me a kiss,” she’d say.

“I’m just going to the mailbox,” I explained. “I’ll be back in a minute.”

“Kiss,” she’d repeat.

purchase was made. Like a new car.

Or that toaster.

The old one only held two slices and was starting to burn bread. This one was a four-slicer, worthy of a proper reception.

Similar to the one I got when I brought home our new baby.

A toaster? A grandchild? Did it really matter?

So I’d give her a kiss. She’d wrap her arms around my neck and give me a hug, followed by a few more kisses. Because I was leaving.

“I missed you,” she’d say.

For the mailbox.

It was just one of many “I miss yous.” The first one came when she walked off the plane for her visit.

But it mattered little where I was going. Or for what period of time. Any separation required a goodbye kiss.

Or two or three.

It’s just the way it was. You hug, you kiss, you say how much you love each other, she wishes you Godspeed, and you get the mail.

And if getting the mail was like going off to war, returning was like coming home a hero. So again, more hugs and kisses, even though I wasn’t holding discharge papers from the Marines, only a phone bill and maybe a couple of supermarket fliers.

It was a simple regimen: A kiss good morning, a kiss goodnight, a kiss going, and a kiss coming.

That’s all.

“I only went to Costco,” I answered. But it could have been Afghanistan.

“I’ve missed you too,” I’d say. “But we’re together now, so we don’t have to miss each other anymore.”

“I still miss you,” she insisted.

“But you can only miss someone from whom you’re separated,” I argued. “I’m right here with you, so it’s impossible to miss me.”

But she vowed she did. There’s a difference between logic and love. She possessed little of the former, and an abundance of the latter. She missed me, even in her presence, and that was that.

But this time it was valid by anyone’s definition. I had been away. To Costco.

“Let me see the toaster,” she’d say excitedly.

Actually, that wasn’t all. I forgot about a kiss to celebrate a special occasion. Like a birthday, an anniversary, a wedding, or if I got her a glass of water.

“It’s nothing special,” I replied. “Just your standard toaster.”

Oh, and also kisses whenever a major

So I opened the box and handed her the toaster.

“I want to see it,” Mom repeated.

“It’s beautiful,” she sighed. “Give me a kiss.”

“I’m glad you like it so much,” I said coming out of her embrace.

“May you enjoy it for many years. You and your beautiful wife and wonderful children. Use it in good health, with happiness, a long life, and prosperity.”

She said the same thing when we purchased our new home.

It was never just a simple acknowledgement or a mere courtesy. Not for a house and not for a new toaster.

Or socks.

It mattered little what it was. It deserved her endorsement. No, not an endorsement, a blessing. More often, a benediction.

“I’m glad you’re so excited about our new toaster,” I’d say as I proceeded to take the old toaster out to the trash.

“Kiss,” she reminded. Sometimes I’d be lax that way. I almost walked out the door on my way to that odyssey known as throwing out the trash without a goodbye kiss.

So I came back for it.

“Would you like to come with me?” I asked.

It wasn’t an invitation to the White House, but it could have been.

So we walked outside. Arm-in-arm.

To the trash.

“I miss you,” she repeated.

I miss her too.

Irv Erdos is a freelance columnist. You can contact him at IrvErdos@aol.com..

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FEATURE No Place Like Home

There s no place like home ’

in Escondido

By Heather Petrek

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ocation, location, location is a phrase coined by real estate agents as the ‘number one’ rule for purchasing property. Simply stated, a property’s location is one of the most significant aspects to consider when contemplating buying, and when looking for the special location that will suit your needs and preferences, Escondido’s variety of neighborhoods offers a multitude of choices. Whether seeking an area that features urban conveniences, historic charm, comfortable suburbs, retirement communities, acres and acres of space, or panoramic views, home seekers will find that Escondido’s neighborhoods contain homes to meet wide and varied criteria and provide something unique for everyone.

tude of comfortable suburban neighborhoods from which to choose. These areas extend out from Escondido’s urban core and offer a bit more space and freedom for active family lifestyles. A variety of family-oriented options abound including Escondido’s earliest suburban neighborhoods dating from the 1950s and 1960s, to more modern master-planned and gated communities containing golf courses, trails, recreational centers and community buildings.

RETIREMENT IN STYLE

URBAN EXCITEMENT

HISTORIC CHARM

If you wish to live in a vibrant and active neighborhood that offers convenience, energy and activities all within walking distance, Downtown Escondido is the place to be. Within a half-mile radius of Grape Day Park, residents choosing a home in urban Escondido have easy access to restaurants, markets and entertainment. Grand Avenue is the center of it all with bustling events including Cruisin’ Grand, Farmer’s Markets, Street Fairs, parades and other special events held throughout the year. Movie theaters, a performing arts center, shopping, public library, museums, galleries, sidewalk cafés, and other amenities including transit and health care make downtown the perfect place to live for those seeking an active urban lifestyle that’s close to every modern convenience.

Escondido’s historic neighborhoods include a special appeal for those who would love a one-of-a-kind place to call their own.

These fine-crafted single family neighborhoods are close to downtown and steeped in iconic architecture ranging from the 1890s – 1950s. Mature, tree-lined streets make the area not only picturesque, but also add to its walkable attractiveness. The unique character, classic charm and a special sense of community pride are reflected in each home’s exceptional features, and are distinctive of Escondido’s rich history.

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Southern California’s Mediterranean climate provides the perfect environment for retirees choosing Escondido as their place to call home. A variety of senior-oriented housing options exist in Escondido including mobile home parks, condominiums, apartments and assisted living facilities that offer a variety of activities geared toward every retiree’s lifestyle.

ACRES AND ACRES OF OPEN SPACE Those seeking a place to spread out with more ‘elbow room’ should head to the outskirts of Escondido’s northern, eastern and southern borders. The homes here are more spaced apart and served by long driveways that extend from two-lane country roads.

It is here where vineyards, citrus and avocado trees outnumber residents, and those residents wouldn’t have it any other way! These areas offer dark, star-filled skies at night with temperate days that are perfect for raising crops and enjoying family life.

Neighborhoods

HISTORIC CHARM PANORAMIC VIEWS URBAN EXCITEMENT COMFORTABLE SUBURBS ACRES AND ACRES OF OPEN SPACE Shaded regions suggested by this map are general approximations.

PANORAMIC VIEWS Even though Escondido is nestled in a valley, there are plenty of neighborhoods where homes feature panoramic views.

Areas nearest Escondido’s urban center, and within the historic and suburban neighborhoods include several ‘foothill’ ranges where the right location presents

distinctive urban views allowing residents to gaze upon the cityscape that stretches out for miles. For more dramatic panoramas, residents can head to higher elevations in the dramatic mountains that ring the valley.

Truly jaw-dropping vistas are found here and residents who so desire will enjoy unobstructed views out to the blue Pacific.

No matter where you live in Escondido, the variety of neighborhoods affords a ‘location, location, location’ that will meet nearly every home seeker’s discriminating taste. That’s one reason why so many residents smile when they say, “there’s no place like home, in Escondido!”

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ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY

The Boyle Family

The Boyle Family

By Wendy Barker

T

he story of any city is made up of a whole host of individual stories. Stories about schools, parks, stores, businesses, and especially I think, the stories of the people who live there.

When the Escondido Land & Town Company purchased this valley in 1886, they were determined to build a town. As you might know, they built a school, a bank, and a hotel and a ‘model’ home.

And they set out to lure people to Escondido. Brochures and newspapers were distributed that sang the praises of the valley, asking people to “come to Escondido and bask in the warm of the Sun Kissed Vale.”

People responded. Many came from the mid-west, but they came from other places, too.

Family portrait of 4 generations by Escondido photographer Louis Havens.

One family that was enticed to Escondido was the Boyles. Lewis Boyle had worked in the lumber business in Indiana and then Tennessee before retiring in Mississippi.

After he and his wife spent several winters in Los Angeles, they decided to move to Escondido. In 1896, they purchased 50 acres on Oakhill Drive near Midway for themselves, and 21 acres adjoining acres for each for their four children. They built a large, beautiful home they called Pauma Vista.

Front view of Rancho Palma Vista.

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A couple years later their son Charles came to visit, and when he returned to his family in Mississippi, the gifts he brought

his children included oranges, lemons, tangerines, shells and a folded palm frond. In 1902, Charles and Minnie Boyle moved to Escondido with their five children.

Lewis and Charles, father and son, worked together to plant citrus orchards on their land. But after a few years, Lewis realized it was too much work for him in his advanced years. The ranch was sold to John A. Whetstone, a cattleman from Colorado.

Charles and Minnie Boyle purchased land and built a home on what became East 9th Avenue. Their children attended the Lime Street School in today’s Grape Day Park, then Escondido High School. Four of them attended Stanford University. Two of their children, Margie and Harold, stayed in Escondido their whole lives.

In 1919, Harold went into business with his father Charles, the Boyle and Son Trucking Company. They started out with one truck but expanded the business substantially. It eventually had 100 trucks, with terminals in Escondido, Vista, San Diego and Los Angeles. Harold sold the business in 1945. Active in the community, Harold Boyle was one of the first mem-

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Lewis Boyle irrigating his citrus grove.

bers of the Escondido Volunteer Fire Department when it was formed in 1922. He was also one of the first members of the Escondido Mounted Police Posse. Harold served eight years on the City Council during the 1940s, and was active with American Legion J. B. Clark Post 149.

Harold’s sister, Margie Boyle, also became very active in the community.

After college she returned to Escondido and taught at the Orange Glen Elementary School.

A couple years later she married Roy Whetstone, whose father had purchased Palma Vista ranch from her grandfather.

Roy worked in the trucking industry too, and also managed citrus groves. Roy and Margie had five children. Margie often submitted poetry to the Times-Advocate Saturday Poet’s corner. Her poems were inspired by the landscape,

The Boyle Family

birds and fauna of Escondido, as well as her children and life. After her children were grown, Margie became a social worker. She was active in the Woman’s Club, and First Methodist Church. She was a founding member of the Escondido Historical Society (History Center) and often wrote about the city’s history. Margie was the first woman to serve on the elementary district school board. Descendants of the Boyle family still live in Escondido and contribute to our community. This is part of their family story.

What’s your family’s story?

Wendy Barker is Executive Director of the Escondido History Center.

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Ninth-grade Cougars GearUp for College

By Jillian Frankel

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he college admissions process can feel like an impossible race sometimes, especially to first generation students whose parents are unfamiliar with the process of completing A-G requirements, filling out applications and filing for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) correctly. While high school AVID programs seek to prepare members for post-secondary institutions, Palomar College’s GEAR UP system goes a step further by reaching out to middle school students long before their grades have a serious impact on college admissions and remaining with them throughout the duration of their freshman year.

“We motivate students by keeping them on track with their grades and exposing them to different aspects of college through college visits and tours, college fairs, parent and student workshops, leadership opportunities, in-school and after-school tutoring, and peer mentoring. It is our hope that when students become mindful of all the opportunities that a college

degree can offer, that they will feel empowered to take control of their future and GEAR UP for college,” said Outreach Coordinator Corey Boss.

The program is distinctly different from Educational Talent Search (ETS) or Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) due to its focus on easing the transition between middle and high school, a time that often proves to be a deciding factor in whether or not students will choose a path that leads towards higher education.

There are currently six tutors on the EHS campus who have been placed in 22 different English, Math, Science, and College & Career Readiness classes, each of whom works one-on-one with students and teachers. There is also free after-school tutoring in the library on Monday-Thursday until 4:00 pm where ninth graders are serviced first, so there are no lines or waiting for help. “[As an advisor], my main goal is to let the GEAR UP students know that I am here for them and I will do any-

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thing to help them succeed…whether they need help with academics, their friends, or in their home life, I want to support them in any way. In addition to making kids more college literate, I have one-on-one talks with students to encourage and motivate them through this journey and to let them know that we care,” said Boss.

An integral part of inspiring students to start setting goals comes from the free field trips to local universities. “Last semester during Thanksgiving break we took 50 EHS students to the University of Redlands and Cal State San Bernardino on a free field trip. Students were able to see the campus, learn acceptance requirements, eat on campus, and tour the dorms,” said Boss.

By starting to instill the values of a challenging education to sixth graders rather than those already in high school, there is a far greater likelihood that students from “local pockets of poverty” will become more committed to their studies by the time it counts.

“At the middle school and high school level, college is rarely on the students’ radar because they are either misinformed or think they cannot afford it; so it is GEAR UP’s job to create a college culture on campus and provide early awareness and readiness to let them know that college can be a reality for them,” said Boss.

However, ninth grade student, Cora Daugherty 14 explained, “[GEAR UP] has been helping incoming freshmen to understand what’s out there for us and has provided the encouragement and information I need to go to college.”

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Women in the Family, Making a Difference

By Kelley Hoiseth

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omen have shed the aprons and traded them for a fashionable blazer. Mothers now, more than ever, have become major breadwinners in the average American family and taking leaps in their careers. Children now do not have one, but two financially and confident parents to be great role models as they begin to grow up. Some may think that the working mother is being selfish in choosing to have a career instead of being at home taking care of her children. As humans, women need variety in life and it cannot just be a one track routine of waking up, feeding the kids, making lunch, cleaning the house, making dinner, putting the children to bed and sleeping. Women have been slowly progressing as the lynchpin of the regular family unit for years.

The jumpstart to all this started before World War I, when activists such as Alice Paul and the National Women’s Party fought for women’s suffrage.

Then the war broke out and women were needed to fill the empty jobs men left behind to fight in Europe. After the men came home, women had gained the right to vote and a new standard of family life where mothers did more than stay home and take care of the kids began.

“The rising role is good because then they could help out more with the bills instead of letting all the burden fall on the men. My mom works very hard and helps my dad pay bills he can’t pay and she contributes to the home,” Orange Glen student, Claudia Carbajal said.

Today we see the progression of the new American family with two work-

ing parents. Moms everywhere have become the core power source in their families and have set examples for their daughters to work hard, and for their sons to treat women as equals. In 2010, women made up 47% of the American workforce and 73% of them had full time jobs, according to the Women’s Bureau. Despite all this growth, women still make 77 cents for every dollar a man makes in the same position.

President Barack Obama addressed this issue in his recent State of the Union address calling it an “embarrassment” and promising to change that before the end of his term. With Mothers’ Day fast approaching, it is nice to look at how far mothers have come over the years and wonder about where they will be in the future.

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s an individual, I am not familiar with the concept of feeling “at home.” I rarely become attached to houses or places, a result of being uprooted three times within the last five years.

Growing up in front of three different and diverse backdrops has given me a unique perspective. If you had asked me all those years ago if I would have chosen this life, the answer would have been a definitive “no.” Although it is not conventional, I could not be more thankful for this journey and how it has opened my mind. I am aware that life can change at any given moment, a fact that would possibly intimidate me if it were not for those who have accompanied me and remained by my side.

To me, feeling at home has nothing to do with where I am and absolutely everything to do with who I am with.

Although my place of residence has been impermanent, my father, mother and brother have remained fixtures in my life. Our habit of coming and going could have resulted in us drifting apart, but the polar opposite occurred. Without the love and support of my family, I could very well be floating - but they are a compass, constantly pointing me in the right direction.

Our journey began in Sacramento, California, in the house my brother and I grew up in. My childhood brings to mind images of oak trees and mud pies, growing sunflowers and going on bike rides. Beginning seventh grade, I remember feeling so adult; I had my first real group of friends and was expe32 THE ESCONDIDO MAGAZINE

riencing what it was like to be a teenager. I was so content in our location that when my mother’s job required us to move to snowy Colorado shortly after I turned thirteen, I was heartbroken. Actually, more than heartbroken.

I was scared. I was of the age where the time had come to find myself and I was clueless as to how that would be possible in a state I had never even set foot in.

I was distrusting of anyone who told me I was going to be “okay.”

“This is anything but okay,” I remember thinking.

But here’s the thing. It was.

Not without an insane amount of tears, but nevertheless, I made it out alive.

Living in a state I was completely unfamiliar with and where I knew no one gave me strength, or rather, proved it. Before I knew I was strong, though, someone else did: my parents. I clung to them and sought refuge in their love. When I first began school, there were countless mornings in which I cried to my mother, lonely and sad, and countless times I was reminded “you’re going to be okay.”

It was not until four years later, upon moving to Escondido, California, did I realize that, although I had always viewed them as my support system, sometimes even parents need to be told that everything is going to turn out alright.

This move was hardly as gut wrenching as the last, but nevertheless, my family

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found ourselves in an environment unlike anywhere we have ever lived. I attempted to return the favor my parents had done for me years earlier: stay strong so that those I love now felt the comfort I had experienced upon moving to Colorado. The realization that even those you would never expect sometimes need a hand to hold was a product of my world being turned upside down. The way our family bonds together each and every time our surroundings change has made us one of the closest families I know.

That is not to say the dynamic of the Mattingly family is a perfect one. I am now seventeen with a fourteen-yearold brother. Naturally, mistakes will be made, fights will be had and sometimes it seems our house is filled to the brim with angst. But true strength is not bred from comfort; genuine strength is a product of facing adversity. More so than just the hardships of parent/ child drama, I have been engulfed by the love and support of my family even when my world felt like it was crumbling: the death of a close friend, an ongoing battle with depression.

Perhaps the saying is true. The third time really is the charm. Never has my family been more at ease than in our short time thus far in Escondido. The feeling is infectious. When one is sad, we rush to their aid, and when one is happy, we rush to spread that joy to the rest. No matter where we are on a map, no matter the curveballs life throws our way, my family never fails to make even the most unfamiliar place feel like home.

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By David Zumaya

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acebook celebrated its tenyear anniversary. With over one billion users and over $6 billion in revenue in 2013, this social media application has been a huge success. Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook while attending Harvard University. His original goal was to have students connect with each other on the Internet in the University. As adults we may know about social media applications like Facebook and Twitter, but if we really want to identify the most popular social media apps, we just need to turn to our high school and college children. Trends in popular social media continue to change and the younger generation will always have the advantage. I still remember when I opened my first social media account on MySpace ten years ago.

I had to ask one of my high school nieces to help me set it up. There are plenty of adults who have done the same to set up their Facebook, Twitter, and most recently Google+ accounts.

Facebook popularity continues to grow in almost every age group. Like all popular Internet applications, there is a mobile version for smart phone users.

More and more users are using their smart phone to view their social media pages. As Facebook has been growing in users in most age groups, recent trends show a drop in users 18 years old and younger while users over 50 years old have been increasing. Facebook’s purchase of the popular application Instagram has kept its number of users increasing for the company overall.

want to see information about a topic, Another popular application in the of George‘s of using a search Twitter for thatSchool keyword top three is Twitter and it continuesPhotos Courtesy Dance hashtag in front and you will find what growing. With younger users dropping everyone is talking about. I like to use Facebook, they are turning to Twitter #Escondido to see what’s trending in and similar apps. Twitter allows users the city. The popularity of hashtags has to post a photo or a short six-second increased. Facebook and Instagram video clip. All posts are limited to 140 have incorporated the use of hashtags characters. This makes it easy to share a message. Many high school student Continued on page 49 organizations use Twitter to communicate activities, like meeting reminders.

Twitter is like text ™ messaging to the public.

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The use of hashtags is important to social media.

Originally made popular by Twitter, a hashtag or “#” symbol in front of a keyword or connected phrase within your posted message allows the application to query the post. If you watch the morning news, entertainment shows, or The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, you may have seen segments called “What’s Trending.”

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ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY YMCA Celebrates 50 Years

Celebrating 50 Years at the Y Palomar Family YMCA Deeply Rooted in Escondido

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of people develop the skills and relationships they need to be healthy, confident and connected.

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ifty years ago, the Palomar Family YMCA, located on N. Broadway in Escondido, received its official charter to build a facility to welcome people of all ages and from all walks of life looking for a place to learn, grow and thrive.

On June 7, 2014, the Palomar Family YMCA invites you to celebrate the rich history of the Y at “Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives.” The Annual Palomar Family YMCA Community Benefit will be held at the historic Bandy Canyon Ranch. We will honor over 30 community leaders who, through their dedication to the Y, have helped thousands 34 THE ESCONDIDO MAGAZINE

“The Y has done so much for Ryan and our family,” said Carolina Poulson.

Ryan, Carolina’s son, has chronic kidney disease and scoliosis. He has undergone five surgeries and still has more to come including a kidney transplant. Ryan is only five years old, and has spent a great deal of his life in the hospital being diagnosed, tested and treated while most kids his age are worry free, healthy, happy and full of life.

Ryan’s Mom came to the Palomar Family YMCA after Ryan was cleared for swimming lessons. These lessons would strengthen Ryan’s back after spinal fusion surgery. The lessons were successful but all Ryan really wanted to do was try Tae Kwon Do. Ryan loved to watch but unfortunately, he could not participate; his illnesses have always made him feel different and left out.

Soon, Ryan was doing so well that his

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doctor cleared him to try two months of Tae Kwon Do, but only until he would undergo his kidney transplant. After that, no activities would be allowed.

Ryan has been in the Tae Kwon Do program for well over two months now.

He has earned six belts and a medal in a recent Tae Kwon Do tournament. He now wears a purple belt. Ryan is amazing his doctors. He no longer takes medication for his kidney disease and his kidney transplant has been delayed indefinitely due to the incredible advances he’s made since beginning to work out at the Y. “I’m so grateful that my son is able to participate in normal childhood activities,” said Carolina. “I now volunteer and give to the Y so that other children with severe health problems get an opportunity to live more normal lives.”

Ryan’s story is one of so many that fulfills the Y mission: The Palomar Family YMCA is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God, through the development of spirit, mind and body.

Deeply rooted in Escondido, the Y movement is made of people of all ages, faiths and abilities, working side-by-side to ensure that everyone,

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regardless of gender, income or background, has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. The Palomar Family YMCA offers financial assistance to those who need it most. Last year, nearly $400,000 was provided to families, youth and seniors to participate. Philanthropic support is vital to make it happen. Every gift makes a difference.

While physical activities play a major attraction for families using the Y, character development embraces and demonstrates the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. One of the best things the YMCA does is develop character by challenging people to accept and demonstrate positive values. Character development gives the YMCA focus for all that we do and differentiates the YMCA from other organizations. Members are a part of something special.

Escondido has experienced great growth over the Y’s 50 years in this community. Because the Y is always a reflection of the community, over the years the Palomar Family YMCA has expanded, modified and renovated. Tennis courts, the Appleby Child Care Center and Preschool, a new fitness center and new equipment have all allowed families to connect and address their family’s most urgent needs.

In addition to the Appleby Preschool, the Palomar Family YMCA has a preschool at Bernardo Elementary and afterschool student supervision at eight elementary schools. Four of these schools operate programs funded by the state and coordinated with each school. Free on-site childcare is available to parents participating in Y activities.

The Stenstrud Teen and Gymnastic Center, a gym with two basketball courts, two outdoor soccer arenas, a new pool, a remodeled lobby and much, much more all help to bring about health, well-being and foster healthy habits for life.

Please visit www. palomar.ymca.org or call 760-745-7490 for more information.

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ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY Escondido Saturday Market

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By Heather Petrek

t’s finally here. The Escondido Saturday Market opened on March 8th and continues every week.

The event, produced by Escondido Events, has taken months of planning and hard work, but the folks behind the scenes are confident that Escondido’s businesses will benefit from this new downtown market on Saturdays.

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“The Saturday Market was Peggy’s idea,” says Wells. “I was glad to work with her. I believe, as all markets, it’s going to start slow and grow. The bottom line is we want to get people downtown on Saturdays.”

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Downtown on Grand Avenue Fridays, April 4 - Oct 3 Celebrating its 15th Year as the region’s premier weekly Vintage Auto Show, Cruisin’ Grand Escondido is one of the greatest ongoing traditions in San Diego County and runs for six spectacular months. This is a FREE event where more than 5000 visitors and car enthusiasts each Friday Night come to check out the 500+ cars lining the streets of historic downtown Escondido. cruisingrand.com

DALEY RANCH TRAILS Daley Ranch offers over 20 miles of multipurpose trails for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. Many different guided hikes of Daley Ranch and Dixon Lake are available for all levels. Leashed dogs are allowed.

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WOW FIRST WEDNESDAYS

Hosted by the Downtown Business Association Second Saturday of Every Month, Year Round, 5 – 9 pm Galleries and art studios open their doors to the public. Experience Escondido Art at its finest through artist talks, artist receptions, open rehearsal, music and more! 760-745-8877; downtownescondido.com

The Ranch at Bandy Canyon offers tranquil trail rides through the picturesque and historic San Pasqual Valley. The Equine staff is highly experienced and will guide you through safe and relaxing trails. Reservations required and space (up to 6 riders) is limited. 760-871-6494; bandycanyon.com

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Escondido Municipal Gallery 1st Sunday of each month, 12:30 pm refreshments, 1 pm readings Poetry readings by featured poets and open readings. FREE. escondidoarts.org

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Performances at 1, 4 & 7 pm Enjoy FREE performances, from Country to Polynesian and everything in between. Shows fill up fast so arrive early or ask us about becoming a WOW member and reserving your seats.

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NORTH SAN DIEGO ANTIQUE, ART & COLLECTIBLE SHOW

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Conference Center Second Sundays, 9 am – 3 pm 25+ Vendors showcasing an ever-changing variety of collectibles and artisan creations.

Professional verbal appraisals of your treasures (10 am - 2 pm, $5 per item, limit 3 per person). Parking and admission are FREE. 760-580-1505

SIP & TOUR WINERY EXPERIENCE

Belle Marie Winery Every Saturday, 2 pm Ever wanted to know how grapes are grown and wine is made and the history of winemaking? Taste our premium wines while you have a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of our Escondido Wine and Culinary Campus. $15 per person ($10 for Vintage Club Members). Reservations required.

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FARMERS’ MARKETS

SATURDAY: ESCONDIDO SATURDAY MARKET

North Kalmia Street (off of Grand Ave) Weekly, 9 am – 1 pm Located in the Historic Downtown Escondido district, this new weekly market features local artisans, crafters, home crafted food vendors, flowers, vegetables and much more. escondidoevents.net

SUNDAY: NORTH SAN DIEGO CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET 2ND TUESDAY BOOK CLUB

Escondido Public Library Board Room Monthly, 2nd Tuesdays, 6 pm Join us for lively discussions led by our librarians. New members are always welcome. FREE. 760-839-4839 Go online for monthly book titles at library.escondido. org/bookclubs.aspx.

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Escondido Public Library Board Room Last Saturday of each month, 3:30 pm Explore the literature and diversity of Latin cultures. New members are always welcome. Free. 760-839-4839 Go online for monthly book titles at library.escondido. org/bookclubs.aspx.

Escondido Public Library Turrentine Room 2nd Saturdays, Monthly, 3 pm Music for all tastes and ages. FREE. Sponsored by Friends of Escondido Public Library. 790-839-4839, library.escondido.org for more information on monthly programs.

Welk Resort Every Tuesday, 6 – 8:30 pm Have a festival party every Tuesday under the lights of the Theatre Courtyard!

Dance under the stars and enjoy activities for the whole family. FREE, except food and beverage charges. 760-749-3000; welkresorts.com/events/san-diego-events

Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead Weekly, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Local farm fresh produce, flowers and plants as well as arts and crafts from area artisans highlight this weekly event, managed by area residents, which features local farmers, growers, residents and businesses – making this a truly local, quality, shared experience! northsdfarmersmarket.com

MONDAY: WELK RESORT DOWNTOWN VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET

Welk Downtown Village Weekly, 3 pm – 7 pm Join us in the downtown village of Welk Resort every Monday night for the 100% Natural Farmer’s Market. You’ll find all the freshness that San Diego has to offer, specialty food items, baked goods and all sorts of fun stuff. 760-749-3000; welkresorts. com/events/san-diego-events

TUESDAY: ESCONDIDO DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET & OTHER PURVEYORS

Hosted by the Downtown Business Association Weekly, 2:30 pm – 6 pm An open-air marketplace is located in the heart of Downtown, where local small farmers sell the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables (many organic), flowers, herbs, nuts, eggs and honey, chocolates, salsas, breads, tamales, coffees, crafts, clothing and jewelry. 760-745-8877; downtownescondido.com

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FOOTGOLF!

Oaks Golf Course at Welk Resort Monday through Friday, 3 – 5 pm Join in the latest fun craze... 9 holes, 2 feet and 1 soccer ball. It’s golf like you’ve never played before – even if you’ve never played before! $10 all ages, 760-749-3225; welkresorts.com/san-diego-golf

SECOND SATURDAYS FREE FAMILY ART ACTIVITIES

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Second Saturdays, 10 am – Noon Bring your whole family to CCAE’s Studio One and Two for an hour or two of art or movement exploration. They provide the materials, you bring your creativity!

DINE & SHINE MONDAYS AT VINTANA Vintana Dine + Wine Every Monday, 11:30 am – 6 pm Enjoy lunch at Vintana while Lexus Escondido provides a complimentary exterior car wash. To make your lunch reservation today, call 760-745-7777; cohnrestaurants.com/vintana.

CRAFTY C.A.T.S. (COMMUNITY ACTION TEEN SERVICE)

Escondido Public Library Turrentine Room Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 4 pm Earn community service credit while creating handmade items to donate to the community.

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17314 San Pasqual Valley Road (3 miles East of Safari Park) Monthly, 1st Fridays, 3 – 7 pm Previously the San Pasqual Store, which was lost in the 2007 Witch Creek Fire, the Lobos Country Store is now open and presents a monthly market with local artisans and great food.

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Regular store hours are Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat 11 am – 6 pm

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE AT VINTANA

Vintana Dine + Wine Every Thursday, 6 – 9 pm Stop by Vintana on Thursday nights and enjoy live music and drinks on the Lanai.

Relax by the fire pits while sipping on $7 vodka cocktails or enjoy half off bottles of selected wines. Entertainment varies: jazz, blues, acoustics and R&B. 760-745-7777; cohnrestaurants.com/vintana

PALOMAR GEM & MINERAL CLUB A LOCAL ESCONDIDO CRAFT AND ADVENTURE CLUB

Redwood Terrace Dittus Hall Monthly, 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 pm Come join us and learn about gems, minerals, jewelry making, and lapidary arts at our fully equipped shop. Learn to make cabochons, wire-wrap jewelry, cut gemstones, and make silver jewelry. There are field trips to collect rocks, minerals, gemstones, and fossils. Monthly meetings are open to the public and include a presentation and refreshments. www.palomargem.org

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March PAWS IN THE PARK

Kit Carson Park Sunday, March 30, 8 am – noon Fun, family-friendly dog walk features a 1.5 or 2.5-mile course, contests for people and pets, giveaways, opportunity drawing, games and shopping. Funds support homeless animals at the Escondido Humane Society. FREE. 760-888-2235; escondidohumanesociety.org

MARIACHI FESTIVAL

Sponsored by the Route 78 Rotary California Center for the Arts, Escondido Sunday, March 30, 1 – 5 pm Enjoy San Diego’s widely admired Mariachi Garibaldi & the all-female Mariachi Femenil Garibaldi back from touring Europe and Mexico. Adding to the fun will be top high school Mariachi Chula Vista and the delightfully young Mariachi Los Caballeros from Chula Vista Middle School.

Vista’s Ballet Folklórico Tierra Caliente will showcase beautiful dancers. Proceeds will support college scholarships, school materials, literacy programs and leadership opportunities for youth in North County.

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April PLATES FOR EIGHT

Marie Callender’s Tuesday April 1, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm This month’s first Tuesday Plates for Eight is at Marie Callender’s, 515 W 13th Ave. Meet with other business members during the lunch hour. Get to know your fellow chamber members and make important business connections while enjoying one of Escondido’s fine restaurants. The cost of the event is your meal. Required RSVP’s at info@escondidochamber.org, escondidochamber.org

HUTCHINS CONSORT

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Sunday, March 30, 2 pm Hutchins Consort performances are virtuosic, uninhibited sometimes, improvisational and always entertaining.

“These eight musicians and the passion and creativity they demonstrate through playing their violins is truly inspiring.” - Sara Larabee, Bryant University. Presented

by Hidden Valley Community Concert Association. Adults $20.00; children, students, & active-military $10.00. Call 800988-4253, or see artcenter.org.

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BUTTERFLY JUNGLE EVENT

17314 San Pasqual Valley Road (3 miles East of Safari Park) Friday, April 4, 3 – 7 pm Saturday, April 5, 11 am – 6 pm Devilicious Food Truck, local artists & crafters, fresh produce, activities for the kids, singer/song-writer Suzanne Harper and more! We’re bringing the country fair to San Pasqual Valley! Bring the whole family to enjoy this FREE event. Call 760-317-9034; facebook.com/loboscountrystore

“SECOND SPRING – CONSERVING NATURE IN LIFE AND ART”

California Center for the Arts Museum April 5 thru 27 Three nonprofits come together to present a plein-air art exhibition that highlights the beauty and history of the San Dieguito River Valley. This exhibition features historic works from public and private museum collections as well as freshly painted pieces created by nationally known artists and members of Plein-Air Painters of America.

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park April 5 thru 27 Once a year, guests at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are completely immersed by thousands of butterflies as they walk through the Hidden Jungle aviary. Guests should be prepared, as some of the 30 species of butterflies may even land on their shoulders and head! The park is open early during the Butterfly Jungle event with operating hours from 8 am to 7 pm. Butterfly Jungle is included with admission to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 760-747-8702; sdzsafaripark.com

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, Escondido Sunday, April 6, 10 am – 3 pm Our outrageous festival of barrel-aged brews returns for a fourth glorious year!

Join us for a celebration of the tasty extravagance that ensues when beer meets wood. “Dr.” Bill Sysak has over 100 spectacular beers lined up, and of course, he’s working on even more! You don’t need to sit down in the Bistro to get fed during the festival - we’ll have tasty edibles available outside for you to purchase anytime you like, but if you prefer to dine with us at a table, we recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Cost is $45.00.

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VALLEY CENTER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

Bates Nut Farm Saturday, April 5, 12 – 6 pm Back by popular demand, VC Food Truck Fest will feature more food trucks, vendors, entertainment and family fun. A wide variety of cuisine from Asian street fare to decadent desserts will be offered, all reasonably priced. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Dogs on a leash are welcome.

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EAA Artists Gallery April 9 thru May 2 Hosted by the Escondido Art Association through a grant from the Stensrud Foundation and open to kids ages 8 to 18. Reception and Awards ceremony is Saturday, April 12, 3 – 5 pm, with awards presented at 4 pm. 121 Grand Ave. Family and friends welcome. Refreshments served.

FREE. 760-489-0338; escondidoartists.org

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CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD CELEBRATE INDIA

Escondido Public Library, Turrentine Room Thursday, April 10, 3 – 4 pm Cultural awareness program for children ages 7 – 12. Each month a different culture’s literature, history, foods, and crafts will be explored. FREE. Sponsored by Friends of Escondido Public Library. 760-839-5456; library.escondido.org/kids

“DREAMABILITY” ART EXHIBITION

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Escondido Municipal Gallery April 11 thru May 3 Opening Reception: Saturday, April 12, 5:30 – 8 pm A fine art exhibition showcasing the artistic quality of invitational artists. The goal of the exhibition is to showcase ability, not disability. To engage the viewer with individual stories and the circumstances artists have overcome in order to create and inspire. Sponsors: Escondido Rotary and Cynthia and George Weir. 760-4804101; escondidoarts.org

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Sunday, April 13, 3 pm Pavel’s playing is marked by brilliance, but also a caressing, almost sly intimacy - The Telegraph. In addition to being named the 2012 Honens Prize Laureate, Kolesnikov has received many accolades performing in every corner of the globe. Generously sponsored by the Edward C. Aeling Family.

Presented in partnership with La Jolla Music Society. Center Members: $26, Nonmembers: $30, Student/Military: $20, 12 and under FREE. 800-988-4253; artcenter.org

Red Robin at Westfield North County Mall Wednesday, April 16, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm This month’s third Wednesday Plates for Eight will be held at Red Robin. Meet with other business members during the lunch hour. Get to know your fellow chamber members and make important business connections while enjoying one of Escondido’s fine restaurants. The cost of the event is your meal. Required RSVP’s at info@escondidochamber.org; escondidochamber.org

Maple Street Plaza, Downtown Saturday, April 12, 2 – 8:30 pm A Tribute to Jack Brooks. Live Music, Food Trucks and More! Jack Brooks brought music to the streets of Escondido and founded Ubiquitous Music, a nonprofit group that brought instruments and teachers to schools lacking music programs. FREE admission. 760-889-2137

BUSINESS AFTER FIVE MIXER

Tavern & Bowl inside Westfield North County Mall Thursday, April 10, 5 – 7 pm The Escondido Chamber is proud to represent local businesses by providing a social networking event through its monthly Business After 5 pm Mixer. This month’s Mixer is at Tavern & Bowl. Cost for Members is $10 and Guests $25. escondidochamber.org

EMERGING STUDENT ARTIST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT EXHIBITION

Escondido Municipal Gallery April 11 thru May 3 Opening Reception: Saturday, April 12, 5:30 – 8 pm This exhibit is a multimedia exhibition celebrating the art being produced in our local high school and middle schools as well as highlighting the personal art work of the high school teachers. 760-480-4101; escondidoarts.org

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“SPRING FLING” FASHION SHOW & SCAVENGER HUNT

CA Center for the Arts, on the Great Green Saturday, April 12, 10 am – 2 pm Come support a startup organization that’s benefitting our teens building their future!

We are hosting a community event with over 50 businesses sponsoring to create advocacy and exposure to our cause.

Bring your kids for crafts, face painting, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Fashion Show will start at noon. We will be raffling off over 50 prizes! No Cost to attend, help us raise money to get the program off the ground.

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DRAWING FOR TRIP TO PEBBLE BEACH

Valley View Casino & Hotel Friday, April 18, 6 – 10 pm Win a trip for two to Pebble Beach from 7/24-7/27! Includes roundtrip airfare, a three-night stay at the Inn at Spanish Bay, a round of golf on Pebble Beach and a farewell clambake dinner on Pebble Beach Pier. Redeem one entry daily with your Valley View Casino Players Club card, beginning April 1, 2014. 760-291-5500; valleyviewcasino.com

17TH ANNUAL HIDDEN VALLEY KIWANIS TROUT DERBY

Dixon Lake and Park Saturday & Sunday April 26 & 27, 6 am – Dusk Dixon Lake is newly stocked with rainbow trout and is a lovely lake to picnic and play for the whole family. This weekend event has Opportunity Drawings, fishing prizes for adults & juniors and a FREE Kiddie Pond for ages 7 & under. Last weigh-in time for prizes is at 4 pm. Sponsored by the Hidden Valley Kiwanis Foundation Charity. 760-737-2246; hvkiwanis.org

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Bates Nut Farm Saturday, April 26, 9 am – 4 pm Come and see American handmade arts and crafts on the farm. Over 80 artisans will be selling their one-of-a-kind items including jewelry, pottery, glass, fabric arts, artwork, and woodwork. Inspired by the Canton Flea Market in Texas, the Country Flea Market is filled with antique treasures, crafts, and more. Valley Center Lion’s Club will be serving their Pancake Breakfast from 7 – 10 am. FREE admission and parking.

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Patio Playhouse May 2 – 18, 7 pm Friday & Saturday; 2 pm Sunday Additional performance on Saturday, May 10, 2 pm A hysterical musical about the awkwardness of being a teen.

760-746-6669; patioplayhouse.com

CIVIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Sunday, May 4, 2 pm Founded in San Diego in 1956 to create a symphony for the more advanced instrumentalists in San Diego County, the CYO provides an opportunity for students up to age 20 to grow in competence and flourish as ensemble musicians. Presented

by Hidden Valley Community Concert Association. Tickets on sale April 27: $20 Children, Students and Active Military: $10.

760-480-4101; escondidoarts.org

J&M Family Restaurant Friday, April 25, 7:30 – 9 am This event is for current, new and prospective members of the Chamber of Commerce. Join us this month for a fantastic networking breakfast at J&M Family Restaurant, 1215 E. Valley Parkway.

The cost for the event is $10 for Members and $15 for Guests. escondidochamber.org

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Welk Resorts Theatre May 2 thru July 27 Starring Rex Smith! Follow the antics of the T-birds and the Pink Ladies as they return to Rydell High for their senior year. Songs include Greased Lightnin’, We Go Together, Summer Nights, It’s Raining On Prom Night and more. 888-802-7469; welkresorts.com/ san-diego-theatre

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Race begins at Westfield North County Mall & ends at San Diego Zoo Safari Park Sunday, May 4 – Packet pick-up 5 am/ Race begins at 6:15 am Run for the Cheetahs! San Diego Zoo Global has one of the most successful cheetah breeding programs in the world.

Your participation will allow us to continue our work with breeding cheetahs at the Safari Park. All participants will receive free admission to San Diego Zoo Safari Park on race day and we’ll provide FREE shuttles!

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Escondido Events Calendar

“MAY-KE BELIEVE” ART EXHIBIT

EAA Artists Gallery May 5 thru 30 Themed monthly Escondido Art Assoc. members’ art show and competition paying tribute to the month of May, running concurrently with exhibit of several works by noted mouth artist Robert Thome. Public reception and awards presentation on 2nd Saturday, May 10, 5:30 – 8 pm; 121 Grand Ave. FREE. 760- 489-0338; escondidoartists.org

CONTEMPORARY REALISM ART EXHIBITION

Municipal Gallery May 9 thru May 31 Opening Reception: May 10, 5:30 – 8 pm This show features artwork that relies on ordinary reality for its form and content.

760-480-4101; escondidoarts.org

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CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD CELEBRATE AFGHANISTAN

Escondido Public Library, Turrentine Room Thursday, May 15, 3 – 4 pm Cultural awareness program for children ages 7 – 12. Each month a different culture’s literature, history, foods, and crafts will be explored. FREE. Sponsored by Friends of Escondido Public Library. 760-839-5456; library.escondido.org/kids

PLATES FOR EIGHT

The Brigantine Tuesday, May 6, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm This month’s first Tuesday Plates for Eight is at The Brigantine. Meet with other business members during the lunch hour. Get to know your fellow chamber members and make important business connections while enjoying one of Escondido’s fine restaurants. The cost of the event is your meal. Required RSVP’s at info@escondidochamber.org; escondidochamber.org

Swami’s Café Wednesday, May 21, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm This month’s third Wednesday Plates for Eight is at Swami’s Cafe. Meet with other business members during the lunch hour. Get to know your fellow chamber members and make important business connections while enjoying one of Escondido’s fine restaurants. The cost of the event is your meal. Required RSVP’s at; info@escondidochamber.org; escondidochamber.org

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE BISTRO

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, Escondido Sunday, May 11, 11 am Everybody gives their mothers flowers on Mother’s Day. Set yourself apart by doing something really special this year! What better way to show Mom you love her than to buy her a beer? Bring Mom to our gorgeous restaurant and gardens and top it off with a craft beer from our extensive menu, and she’ll be reminded why she always loved you best! 760-294-7866; stoneworldbistro.com

LADIES NIGHT OUT

Bates Nut Farm Wednesday, May 21, 4 – 8:30 pm Each spring, Bates Nut Farm celebrates friendship, food, fashion and fun. Ladies Night Out has become a tradition for gal pals, co-workers, families, neighbors and bff’s who gather at the farm for a fun and inspirational evening. This year’s theme is “Lasso in the Ladies.” Prizes awarded for the best Western outfit. Peter Grimm Trunk Show, wine & appetizers, dinner, entertainment & shopping. Tickets are $26.00 and include a $10 shopping credit.

760-749-3333; batesnutfarm.biz

BUSINESS AFTER FIVE MIXER

Las Villas Del Norte Thursday, May 8, 5 – 7 pm The Escondido Chamber is proud to represent local businesses by providing social networking events through its monthly Business After 5 pm Mixer. This month’s Mixer will be held at Las Villas Del Norte, 1325 Las Villas Way. Cost for Members is $10 and Guests $25. escondidochamber.org

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GOOD MORNING ESCONDIDO

J&M Family Restaurant Friday, May 23, 7:30 – 9 am This event is for current, new and prospective members of the Chamber of Commerce. Join us this month for a fantastic networking breakfast at J&M Family Restaurant, 1215 E. Valley Parkway.

The cost for the event is $10 for Members and $15 for Guests. escondidochamber.org

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TIGER TRAIL

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Exhibit opens Monday, May 26 The tiger is one of the world’s most revered animals, a symbol of power, strength, and regal dignity. Formidable, graceful, intense, compelling, fierce, and awe inspiring, tigers have come to represent the essence of wildness itself. Rare and elusive, few have ever seen a tiger up close. At Tiger Trail at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, you will be transported deep within the forests of Sumatra and into the realm of these majestic big cats! 760-747-8702; sdzsafaripark.org

Escondido History Center – Grape Day Park Saturday, May 24, 9 am – 3 pm The Toyota of Escondido American Heritage Car Show features hundreds of fabulous cars on the lawn in Grape Day Park. The show includes a pancake breakfast, vendors, DJ, raffle and museum tours. In 2013, we honored D. Mac, Dennis Macdonald, a local racer and builder.

Spectators are always free, vehicle entry fee. 760-743-8207; escondidohistory.org

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Generously sponsored by Jean Will. Center Members: $17-29, Non-members: $20-34.

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Patio Playhouse June 6 thru June 29, 8 pm Friday & Saturday; 2 pm Sunday This hilarious frolic launched Feydeau in Paris as the Neil Simon of his day. Take one philandering husband; add his virtuous wife set on revenge, and a doctor determined to be her instrument of revenge; mix well with the husband’s friend who is eager to trap his spouse in flagrante delicto and a young nephew with a cocotte to round out his education; toss them together at 13 Rue de L’Amour where a love starved German countess is the concierge; season with a befuddled police inspector and a perky French maid. 760-746-6669; patioplayhouse.com

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“SUMMERTIME” ART EXHIBIT

EAA Artists Gallery June 2 thru 27 Themed monthly Escondido Art Assoc. members’ art show, also open to nonmember artists as well for an additional entry fee, celebrating the arrival of summer.

The Reception/Awards Ceremony takes place on 2nd Saturday, June 14, from 5:30 – 8 pm. Refreshments served and open to the public. 121 Grand Ave. FREE. 760-489-0338; escondidoartists.org

PLATES FOR EIGHT

Marie Callender’s Tuesday, June 3, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm This month’s first Tuesday Plates for Eight is at Marie Callender’s, 515 W. 13th Ave. Meet with other business members during the lunch hour. Get to know your fellow chamber members and make important business connections while enjoying one of Escondido’s fine restaurants. The cost of the event is your meal. Required RSVP’s at info@escondidochamber.org; escondidochamber.org

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Sponsored by Animal Urgent Care Elks Lodge Ballroom Saturday, June 7, 6 – 8 pm Come hear about pet health topics that are important to every pet owner.

Specialized Vets will present 4-6 topics then answer questions. (Sorry, please leave your best friends at home) FREE. Elks Lodge is located at 2430 S. Escondido Blvd. 760-7389600; animalurgentcare.com

ESCONDIDO RECREATION BALLET

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Saturday, June 7, 3 pm Escondido Recreation’s 24th annual ballet recital, under the direction of Cindy Ahler, will feature students of all levels and ages 4 through adult. Presented by the City of Escondido. 800-988-4253; artcenter.org

5TH ANNUAL GOURDSTOCK FESTIVAL

Bates Nut Farm Saturday, June 28 thru Sunday, June 29 Looking for something really different to do?

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by San Diego County Gourd Artists and California Gourd Society groups in Southern California. Classes, gourd art and crafts exhibits and sales, vendors, demonstrations, make and takes, raw gourds for sale, petting zoo, shaded grass, dry RV camping, gift shops and more! FREE admission and FREE parking. 760-749-3333; batesnutfarm.biz or sandiegocountygourdpatch.com

EAP MEMBER’S ART EXHIBITION

Escondido Municipal Gallery Friday, June 6 thru Saturday, July 5 Receiving: Friday, May 16 & Saturday, May 17 Reception: Saturday, June 14, 5:30 – 8 pm This show features the artwork of Escondido Arts Partnership members. Reception is open to the public, and since this is a “People’s Choice” show, be sure to come and vote for your favorite piece of art.

760-480-4101; escondidoarts.org

VALLEY CENTER MUSIC FESTIVAL & KCBS BBQ CONTEST

Bates Nut Farm Saturday, June 7, 12 – 9:30 pm The VC Music Boosters present the 3rd annual Valley Center Music Fest. The day features multiple bands on 3 stages, a Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) sanctioned BBQ contest, great food, and craft beers and wines. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic blanket for a day of family fun and great music. Band lineup and more information is at vcmusicfest2014.html, 760-749-3333; batesnutfarm.biz

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum Saturday, June 21, 2 – 4 pm San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum is excited to present the 2014 Escondido Roots Series as part of the Museum’s mission to celebrate and educate children and families about world cultures. The Museum will present FREE community events in 2014 in collaboration with each diverse community highlighted in the series. Made possible by The Escondido Charitable Foundation and the Nissan Foundation.

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Orfila Vineyards & Winery Sunday, June 8, 8 am – 5 pm Bring a couple of friends and enjoy the day watching 16 teams compete for prizes. Two food trucks will be serving up yummy food, while you listen to musicians perform live music. 760-738-6500 x 22; orfila.com

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into their application and the list is still growing.

More Internet users are on smart phones. According to Microsoft Tag, it is projected this year that the number of smart phone users on the Internet will outnumber desktop Internet users. Mobile is a must for companies trying to get their applications in front of users. More than half of all local Internet searches are performed on mobile devices.

Ninety-one percent of mobile Internet access is for socializing.

Teenagers want to use a social media app that’s more private than the one their parents use.

Additionally, they don’t want their photos or messages out there forever. The new type of apps that we will see arise is social media that disappears, ephemeral. Ephemeral apps are like the Mission Impossible television show. The message will self-destruct in 30 seconds.

Popular mobile apps parents should know about are Whisper, Secret, Ask.fm and Snapchat. These new social media apps allow users to send and post photos (like selfies) and messages that vanish just seconds after being seen. These apps can also be used for sexting, which is the sending of sexually explicit photographs or messages via mobile phone.

Parents or anyone else cannot see these messages. Some apps also allow for anonymous posts where the user cannot see who sent the message.

Parents should be aware of what apps their children are using on their smart phones.

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be harmful. This past month the Classical Academies hosted The Great Kindness Challenge at Grape Day Park.

The message was for students to devote to performing as many acts of kindness as possible. One of the speakers was Nataly Kogan, creator of the Happier app. This is a mobile app that allows users of all ages to share happy moments with their circle.

Social media is not going to go away anytime soon. Some parents keep in touch with their children using text and social media. Schools are using social media for classes and student organizations. There will always be some type of bad in everything around us, but we have to try to just make more good. There are a lot of benefits to social media and with mobile apps it’s just easier for us to communicate. Nothing will ever be as good as in-person or on the phone, but social media can make life easier and save time. Our children may always know more about what is popular, but it’s what they do with that knowledge that’s most important.

David Zumaya lives in Escondido and is a father of four young daughters. He is a business consultant with DMZ Visual Marketing and Photography. He works with many clients and currently handles the social media and online marketing for the Escondido Chamber of Commerce. Zumaya is currently completing his Masters of Science in Online Marketing. www.DMZvisual.com

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KATHY MOORE-HANSON JOANN CASE RADY 760-884-6943 760-445-0288

JASON MENDES 760-7845-3756

KAYE ATKINS 760-500-0882

MARK TIGCHELAAR PRISCILLA BOZARTH 602-206-1781 760-594-1040 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

ANDY JUDSON 760-604-9895

MATT DEWITT 760-801-5363

KAREN BRAATEN 602-803-2033 ARIZONA OFFICE

CAROL PAULEY 760-741-9895 OFFICE MANAGER

Stunning 4BD/3BA 4600sf dream home located in South Escondido on 2.27 acres with a spectacular view. $1,650,000.

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NMLS #61333 (760) 480-1890 x13402 • Cell (760) 803-5500 • Fax (760) 480-1884 362 W. Mission Ave. Suite 200 • Escondido CA 92025 dwalling@myprovident.com • TheDaveWallingTeam.com

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