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Steve Lincoln was the finest real estate professional that I have worked with in my life. At a time when my Mother had just died and I was responsible for selling her home, he took care of every part of the home sale as if it was his own. He had a staff of consultants who fixed everything for an economical price.

He took care of all of the donations and give aways. From the time we met, it was only three weeks before the home went on the market. Within one day, we had 5 offers We sold the house for $58,000 more than the asking price and the escrow closed within 25 days. Steve took care of every aspect of the house prep and the sale. I was out of the country at the time and, in some miraculous way, he was able to communicate and take charge of every aspect of the sale.

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LENETTE’S SAUSAGE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO EGG BAKE

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EGGSTRAVAGANZA SPRING FESTIVAL

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EDUCATIONAL PROFILE MIRACOSTA COLLEGE

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

La Costa Canyon High School’s Theater Department talks with 92011 Magazine about the opportunities it offers students, from its impressive list of productions to various theater-related clubs on campus and how its programs offer all students an opportunity to shine.

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It’s a Miracle!

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Derrick Breaux Publisher

or the better part of last year, our two youngest kids (9 and 10 years old) have been asking for pet hamsters. My wife and I had several conversations about it and ultimately decided that we would succumb to the request. After all, isn’t owning and taking care of hamsters part of the magical childhood experience? Isn’t it supposed to teach responsibility – and all of that other stuff that kids need to learn the hard way?

So, a couple of days before Christmas, my wife headed to the pet store and came home with, not one, but two male Roborovski hamsters (the smallest of the dwarf hamsters). I have to admit, the little guys are very cute.

Needless to say, they were the hit of the gift exchange.

Fast Forward 15 Days. My daughter had a friend over for a play date.

All of a sudden, I heard high pitched shrieks and screams (which aren’t that uncommon during these play dates) coming from upstairs followed by the inevitable rumbling of footsteps running down the stairs.

Both girls were screaming at the top of their lungs, “The boy hamster is having babies! How can a boy hamster have babies? Oh my goodness. What should we do? What should we do?”

Chuckling and with a bit of a dismissive attitude, I let them know that this was literally impossible. However, upon further observation, I realized that the impossible had in fact happened. It was a miracle! The “boy” hamster was definitely giving birth – not to one baby, but to a litter of six little hamsters.

The Breaux household went into immediate lockdown. Chaos had officially set in. Once word of the miracle hit the streets, parents and other friends were quickly en route to check out the new little guys. There were even talks of live hamster cams. Life as we know it would clearly not be the same.

As family and friends gathered to see the modern day miracle, I immediately began consulting with Google (knower of all things) to try to figure out how this could have happened. Google responded by letting me know that the gestation period for ‘Robo’ hamsters is about 22 days. This meant that the “boy” hamster was pregnant when we purchased her. This information prompted additional questions. I put more intense pressure on Google to get to the bottom of the mystery. Is the other hamster also a female? If not, should we separate them? Google was a bit indecisive in this area, so we ultimately decided to move the hamster of unknown sex into its own cage the next day, especially once we realized that the mother had already exiled it into a distant corner of the cage. It seemed like the right thing to do.

Fast Forward 21 Days. Since Google had instructed us not to mess with the baby hamsters, we merely observed for several weeks while contacting friends who might be interested in adopting some of the critters.

The hamster cam idea had also been overridden because we couldn’t quite figure out how to make it work (code phrase for “I was lazy”). The baby hamsters were now weaned from the mother and running around. They were as cute as you can imagine. Control of the Breaux household had now been regained.

Fast Forward One More Day. I received an unexpected text message from my wife, “Our boy hamster (I can’t repeat all of her words) just had SIX MORE BABIES!” I realized we had officially lost control once again – in fact, it seems we were never in control after all. Talks of hamster cams resumed.

Visitors stopping by to see the new miracle babies stepped up to an all-time high. We did Facebook posts. We hit the phones. Desperate emails were sent out. We needed more people to adopt more hamsters!

At the end of all of the excitement, there are two things that I am now certain of. For starters, the mother hamster is officially not a boy. Additionally, the other original hamster is definitely not a girl. Other than that, all I can do is enjoy the chaos and laugh.

Publisher Derrick Breaux Creative Director Tyler McElhaney Editor Sarabeth McElhaney editor@zcodemedia.com Director of Business Development Jessica Breaux Regional Account Executive Rick Micheri Associate Editor Tori Morrison Editorial Assistants Lainey Kral Randi Cantrell Shyanne Lopez Graphic Designers Mani Salazar Maria Fernandez Richard Soledad Traci Sally Photography Lauren Nygard Photography Production Coordinator Heather Lockwood Contributing Writers Amy Lehrer Jennifer Frakes Kelley Gusich Linda Frabl Liz Onufer Lydia Cobb Michelle Tremblay Advertising Sales marketing@ZCodeMedia.com 619-717-2322 92011 Magazine is published locally six times per year by Susco Media Inc. (dba ZCode Media / ZCode Magazines). © 2015 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any content in this publication without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

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Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Rudloff talks about the grand opening celebration of the Encinitas Community Park.

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ENGAGE AT THE LIBRARY

We speak to the branch managers at the Del Mar and Solana Beach libraries about the types of programs and services offered at each location and how they stay connected to the local communities.

ROTARY DONATION

The Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary donates to local nonprofit that strives to make sure children feel support in school and also helps the poor, sick, and elderly.

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92129 MAGAZINE PQ, OUR PLAYGROUND A Rancho Peñasquitos tradition, the Fiesta de los Peñasquitos brings the people of PQ together each year for a celebration full of life and community entertainment. 92129 Magazine explores what to expect this year at the 20th Annual Fiesta de los Peñasquitos.

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92009 MAGAZINE

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TAKE THE STAGE La Costa Canyon High School’s Theater Department talks with 92009 Magazine about the opportunities it offers students, from its impressive list of productions to various theaterrelated clubs on campus and how its programs offer all students an opportunity to shine.

92127 MAGAZINE SUMMER CAMPS

Join us for a behind-thescenes peek at the adventures awaiting local children and teens this summer, including the exciting opportunities at Marantha Christian Schools’ academic, athletic, and artistic programs.

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EGGSTRAVAGANZA SPRING FESTIVAL

Egg hunt, scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter bunny 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Poinsettia Community Park www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec

APRIL 5

EASTER SUNDAY

APRIL 11

CALIFORNIA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE TRAINING SEMINAR

Learn about the use of drought-tolerant plants 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Carlsbad Municipal Water District www.carlsbadca.gov

APRIL 15 TAX DAY

APRIL 16

COMEDY SPORTZ AT LCCHS

Improv comedy with audience participation 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

David H. Thompson Performing Arts Center www.lc.sduhsd.net

APRIL 24

ARBOR DAY

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APRIL 25

CELEBRATE CARLSBAD DAY

A pep rally for education to benefit Carlsbad Educational Foundation 1 – 8 p.m. | Legoland California www.carlsbaded.org

APRIL 25 – 26

PLANT SALE WITH CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB

MAY MAY 1

OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM A partnership between education and business 6 p.m. | Omni La Costa Resort & Spa www.carlsbad.org

MAY 3

CARLSBAD VILLAGE STREET FAIRE

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Cole Library www.carlsbadgardenclub.com

The largest single-day street faire in the nation 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Carlsbad Village www.carlsbadca.gov

APRIL 26

LUNAFEST

CARLSBAD BIKE MEETUP

Spring bike cleaning event that includes a basic ABC Quick Check of your bicycle with some instruction on maintenance and preventive measures to keep your bicycle in excellent working order 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Pedego Carlsbad www.carlsbadca.gov

APRIL 27

APRIL AFFAIR

Hosted by the Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Carlsbad Sheraton Resort and Spa www.alrsd.org

Presented by Soroptimist International of OceansideCarlsbad Short films by, for, and about women 2 – 5 p.m. | Carlsbad Dove Library www.sioceansidecarlsbad.org/lunafest

MAY 4 – 18 MUSIC MOVES

Parents and children participate in singing and instrument playing 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Stagecoach Community Park Activity Room www.carlsbadconnect.org

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COMEDY SPORTZ AT LCCHS

Improv comedy with audience participation 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

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ONGOING EVENTS MONDAYS

9 – 11 a.m. | Carlsbad Senior Center www.carlsbadca.gov

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CARLSBAD BIKE MEETUP

Tips for biking with kids. Discussion will cover new bike options available, how to maximize your bikes’ utility, and how to manage safety at different ages 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Pedego Carlsbad www.carlsbadca.gov

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May 9 A stationary bike-a-thon to benefit Carlsbad Educational Foundation 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Omni La Costa Resort & Spa www.carlsbaded.org

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April 17 Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad 11 a.m. registration, lunch, driving range, and putting contest 12:30 p.m. tournament start | Park Hyatt Aviara www.bgccarlsbad.org

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MELIA STUBBS SAYS HELPING PEOPLE BRINGS HAPPINESS TO HER HEART

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elia Stubbs, a sixth grader at Aviara Oaks Middle School, has lived in Carlsbad her whole 11 years of life.

She exclaimed, “I love living here because it is near the beach where I surf with my family and friends, and it is a very close-knit community where we help each other.” Helping others is important to Melia and she added, “I enjoy helping people – it brings happiness to my heart.”

A recent example of Melia achieving happiness through helping others was during surf practice for her school’s surf team. Melia and her friends noticed an injured kayaker struggling to carry his kayak with an

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injured hand and Melia instinctively offered to carry his kayak with her friends. The group also helped the kayaker locate a first-aid kit. But the story doesn’t end there. Melia revealed, “About a week later, I was asked to go to my school’s main office. I walked up and saw the man whom I had helped and he gave me a big hug. He also gave me a Women’s Pro ASP Swatch watch and some other surf items. I kept the watch and shared the other gifts with my friends. It was a nice feeling to have helped someone!”

Sharing the best of herself comes naturally to Melia, and another way she does this is through music. She elaborated, “Music is a major part of my life. I take piano lessons, I enjoy singing, and I even occasionally join my dad on stage to perform because he plays guitar and sings.”

Melia not only performs musically, she also performs athletically. She has received awards for her Carlsbad Jr. Lifeguards accomplishments, and in addition to being on the surf team, Melia also ran cross country last fall, is playing on the first ever all-girls team for Friday Night Lights Football this spring, and plays soccer for Carlsbad United’s GU12 Premier team. Though soccer takes up the majority of her time, Melia confessed, “Surfing is my favorite of all of these sports!”

Even with all of her extracurricular commitments, Melia still makes school a priority. She professed, “School is important to me because I know it will shape my future.” Her favorite class is social studies, and Melia hopes to one day become a child psychologist or a health care worker. If it involves spreading joy to others, then Melia is on board! ¢

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Add shallots and garlic and sauté, approximately three minutes.

Add sun-dried tomatoes and two tablespoons parsley. Stir for one minute. Spread sausage mixture in prepared dish. (This mixture can be made one day ahead. If so, cover and refrigerate.)

Whisk eggs, egg yolks, half and half, whipping cream, one and a half cups of cheese, and salt in large bowl to blend well. Pour egg mixture over sausage mixture in dish.

Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese and two tablespoons parsley over the top. Bake until top of casserole is golden brown and knife is inserted into center and it comes out clean, approximately 30 minutes. Let stand for five minutes before serving.

Makes: 8 servings Total Time: 1 hour

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Chef: Lenette Hewitt Family: Husband – Robert; Children – Halle, Hayden, and Mugsy (English Bulldog) Community: Waters End Hobbies and Interests: Cooking, working out at Evolve Fitness, driving my kids to volleyball and football Favorite Local Spots: Ponto Beach, Batiquitos Lagoon, Chandler’s Restaurant & Lounge About the Recipe: I love this recipe! I make it every Easter and every Christmas morning, or any time I cater a brunch. The best part is that you can make it the night before and in the morning simply top it with the egg mixture and put it in the oven. I have tried many other egg bakes and this one is by far the best! I once had a neighbor tell me that he would “go to war” for more of it.

About the Chef: I have been a Carlsbad resident for 12 years. My husband and I both went to San Diego State University and also lived in Orange County for a while. When I was pregnant with my daughter we decided Carlsbad would be the best place to raise our children. We have loved every minute here and especially feel lucky to have had both our children attend Pacific Rim Elementary and now also Aviara Oaks Middle School. Having our kids grow up in Waters End and have neighbor friends since they were born has been a blessing. I am the vice president of marketing for Urban Housing Partners downtown and I also am the owner of Leni’s Kitchen Catering. Cooking is my passion! 

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THE CITY OF CARLSBAD’S EGGSTRAVAGANZA SPRING FESTIVAL RETURNS

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he popular Eggstravaganza Spring Festival returns on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Poinsettia Community Park. This year’s celebration will feature an ongoing “egg scramble” of multiple egg hunts in which groups of 20 to 30 kids will be released in various age groups in a race to collect as many eggs from the field as possible. There will also be a noncompetitive field for young children, children with special needs, or families wanting to pose for a photo opportunity. The festival will also offer attendees the chance to enjoy a family scavenger hunt, take photos with the Easter Bunny, play in a fun zone with bounce houses and a giant slide, and participate in games such as “soak the bunny.” Other highlights include the chance to preview the City of Carlsbad’s upcoming summer camps with interactive demonstrations and opportunities to get to know staff from camps covering topics like cooking, performing arts, sports, aquatics, science, and more. Activity cards and unlimited fun zone wrist bands for the festival will be available in advance at city community centers through April 3.

Recreation Supervisor for the City of Carlsbad Rachael Shay said, “Eggstravaganza is a chance for families with children of all ages to have some fun while celebrating spring’s arrival. Community events like these are part of what makes the City of Carlsbad a special place to live, where neighbors can connect, and families can thrive.” For more information visit www.carlsbadca.gov. 

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JD DUNCAN IS “THE KING” OF THE CORVETTE CAR SHOW AND MORE

by LIZ ONUFER | photo by Lauren Nygard Photography

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ou would be hard-pressed to find another Renaissance man whose life experiences include being a radio salesman, an artist, and an Elvis impersonator. Carlsbad’s very own JD Duncan is just that and more.

The story begins in Canton, OH where JD played football as a youngster, even before the Pro Football Hall of Fame opened its doors in his hometown. “I actually played my home high school games where they play the first NFL game every year,” JD shared. He began his professional career there as well working as a disc jockey and salesman. But the dreary Ohio winters were taking their toll and San Diego was beckoning. “Two back-to-back terrible cold, snowy winters initiated a call to my brother who was a dentist here,” he explained.

“My wife and I flew out in '77, bought a house, and I found a radio job.”

Since 1977 JD has been making his mark across San Diego. Most recently he founded the 'Vettes for Veterans car show – a natural fit for a man who served in the Navy and owns a classic ‘62 Corvette. Every fall JD organizes an all-Corvette car show at T. G. I. Friday’s in Carlsbad to raise money for two military charities. To date he has raised over $40,000.

JD isn’t just the man behind the scenes – he is also the man on the stage. After being asked to perform an Elvis impersonation for a Christmas party, JD discovered a new calling. “It came off great and the next thing I knew I was off and running. I eventually honed my show, got an agent, and was doing all kinds of special occasions,” he reflected. “At 71 now I usually only sing at car shows.”

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These days JD spends more time with a paintbrush than a microphone. An artist since childhood, he continues to paint every week. JD also enjoys photography. “My photography comes from my love of living on the coast, and I have great shots of sunsets.”

JD attributes his love for Carlsbad to the people, lifestyle, and location. He appreciates the cleanliness of the city, the shopping and restaurants, and the outdoor activities – biking the Coast Highway and spending summer days at the beach. “The people are friendly and very nice and seem to have a concern to keep Carlsbad so nice just as we feel and do,” JD acknowledged. ¢

Name: Profession: Hobbies: Favorite Spots in Carlsbad:

JD Duncan Advertising Sales Classic car shows, singing, art, photography, exercise, golf, biking, hiking Daily News Café, Pickup Stix, Pelly’s Fish Market & Cafe

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arlsbad Youth Baseball (CYB) celebrated their annual Opening Day at Pine Park. The event kicked off with a parade on Brierly Field of all of the various teams. Every player, ages three to 17, got the chance to walk down the field with their team as the community cheered in support. Other highlights from the day’s celebration included a family carnival full of fun activity booths for all ages, including the Win a Fish and Cake Walk booths which provided prizes donated by league families. This year’s CYB President Chris King addressed the crowd and recognized local vendors and sponsors for their support of youth sports in Carlsbad. In addition, the 2014 7U CYB All Star team was recognized for being the runner-up in the World Series in their division last summer. The CYB season is now in full swing – for more information visit www.carlsbadyouthbaseball.org. 

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THE HANSEN FAMILY APPRECIATES THE 92011 LIFE AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

by LIZ ONUFER

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he Hansen family believes in the value of hard work and the importance of community, much to North County’s benefit. Residents of Poinsettia Heights, this family of five appreciates the quality of life in Carlsbad and works to keep it beautiful, vibrant, and healthy.

Parents Jason and Melissa Hansen are leading the family by example. In his professional life, Jason serves as vice president and investment manager at Wells Fargo Advisors. Melissa, a stay at home mom, assists with marketing and events for Jason’s clients. As for community service, the family's contributions span a wide variety of organizations. Jason is a founding member of the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation, granting money to Carlsbad’s nonprofit organizations. He also serves on the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Committee and the Scripps Encinitas Advisory Board. “We have grown the group more than ten-fold and assisted the hospital in fundraising efforts in building the newly opened critical care building,” Jason shared.

MEET THE HANSENS Parents: Children: Community: Parents’ Hometowns: Parents’ Occupations: Favorite Places in Carlsbad:

Jason and Melissa Hansen Jace, Ashley, and Paige Hansen Poinsettia Heights Jason – Flagstaff, AZ; Melissa – San Marcos, CA Jason – Investment Management; Melissa – Homemaker Pollos Maria, Blaze Pizza, Miguel’s Cantina, all of the city parks, Ponto Beach, The Crossings Golf Course, The Forum Shops

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Sports, service work, Scouts, and singing keep their three children busy. Jace, a senior at Carlsbad High School, runs cross country, plays tennis, and is an Eagle Scout. He will be attending BYUIdaho in the fall. Ashley is in eighth grade and enjoys playing soccer and volunteering at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. The youngest in the family, Paige, is in fifth grade and spends her extracurricular time singing with The Singers Company and playing soccer.

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"OUR FAMILY LOVES CARLSBAD AND UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING BACK. WE LOVE TO SERVE AND HELP OTHERS," JASON SAID. Family time for the Hansen family often includes playing outdoors – playing soccer at the local parks, riding bikes, and hiking at Torrey Pines. “The parks here in Carlsbad are world-class and we are so lucky to have them be such a wonderful part of our city,” Jason acknowledged. Just as important to the family is volunteer work. “Our family loves Carlsbad and understands the importance of giving back. We love to serve and help others,” Jason said.

Whether enjoying one of Carlsbad’s parks or completing a service project, the Hansen family appreciates the value of the 92011 community and serves to keep it strong. ¢

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Tired of Tummy Trouble?

FOLLOW SIX SIMPLE STEPS TOWARD BETTER DIGESTIVE HEALTH

by IRINA PROSHKINA, M.D.; Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Carlsbad

Everyone experiences digestive distress from time to time – including diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, or heartburn. While many digestive issues are uncomfortable or embarrassing, they often are not serious and can be eliminated with some simple lifestyle changes. Try these six tips to help your digestive system stay on track.

1. Eat small, frequent meals.

Prevent indigestion, bloating, and heartburn by changing how often you eat without increasing your overall calorie intake. Instead of three squares a day, enjoy four to five smaller meals and eat them more slowly. Taking time to eat and chewing food properly makes you feel full, which prevents the overeating that can upset your digestive tract.

2. Drink plenty of water.

Water helps your body flush waste and toxins, and prevents constipation.

Water needs vary by individual, depending on numerous factors such as activity level, geographic location, and temperature. If you have questions about how much water you need per day, check with your doctor. At the same time, limit alcohol, which interferes with acid secretion and nutrient absorption. Too much alcohol can contribute to heartburn, diarrhea, and liver issues.

3. Exercise regularly.

Daily physical activity can help your body’s digestive system move things along and eliminate waste. Try walking, cycling, swimming, using an elliptical trainer, or hiking.

4. Maintain a healthy body weight.

Extra pounds, especially around the midsection, can make digestive issues such as heartburn, gas, and burping worse.

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5. Eat a balanced diet.

Stay away from fried, greasy foods that are hard to digest, while making sure you include fiber-rich foods, which are important for overall digestive health. Fill your plate with foods like celery, cucumbers, beans, whole grains, and nuts. Add fish to your list of healthy foods as well. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish can improve digestive issues by stabilizing cell walls to reduce inflammation. Probiotic-containing foods such as yogurt and kefir contain good bacteria that can crowd out any bad bacteria lurking in your gut.

6. Manage your stress level.

A presentation can cause “butterflies in your stomach” or a sad experience is “gut-wrenching” because your brain has a direct impact on your stomach. Your digestive tract is controlled by a complex system of about 100 million nerves that starts in the brain and ends in the gut, so your emotions cause chemical and physical responses in the body that can result in pain and discomfort. If ongoing stress is an issue for you, try meditation or other relaxation techniques and make sure to get enough sleep.

When should you see your doctor?

Sometimes an upset stomach or chronic heartburn can be signs of a more serious condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, or gallstones. Contact your primary care doctor if digestive issues interfere with your daily life. Seek immediate medical help if you have problems swallowing, bloody or black vomit or stool, abdominal pain, or have unexplained weight loss. 

Irina Proshkina, M.D., is a family medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Carlsbad. Dr. Proshkina focuses on preventive medicine, with an expertise in women’s health and geriatric medicine.

Carlsbad Police Department Annual Awards OFFICER, CIVILIAN, AND SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARDED

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he City of Carlsbad Police Department (CPD) recently named the 2014 Officer, Civilian, and Supervisor of the Year recipients at their annual award ceremony. Twenty-five-year CPD veteran Corporal Rick Galanos was named the 2014 Police Office of the Year and was praised as a problem-solving leader who works compassionately and industriously with the community toward a safe and secure Carlsbad. Community Services Officer II Tanisha Powell was awarded 2014 Civilian Employee of the Year for having maintained the highest level of professionalism and integrity while reorganizing and maintaining the Property and Evidence Division, which in turns allows CPD to offer exemplary service to Carlsbad.

Sergeant Jeff Smith was selected as the 2014 Supervisor of the Year and was nominated by the officers under his own command for his exceptional leadership.

CPD also presented numerous other awards in recognition of exceptional community service including DUI Officer of the Year and Auto Theft Recovery Officer of the Year to Officer Cody Green, Senior Volunteer Patrol Officer of the Year to Jackie Labeaune, Carlsbad Police Explorer of the Year to Vanessa Perez, and Station Volunteer of the Year to Mary Hill. Police Chief Gary Morrison also awarded several medals for service and merit. “I am very proud of the hard work performed by all the men and women of the CPD,” noted Police Chief Gary Morrison. “Great policing takes teamwork and I would like to

thank this hardworking team that includes other city departments, the community of Carlsbad, and the men and women of CPD.” For more information visit www.carlsbadca.gov. 

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he Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce celebrated its annual business awards dinner at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. In the theme “A Sea of Opportunity,” the awards ceremony honored businesses and nonprofits that are improving the Carlsbad community by making new discoveries and charting new courses in their industries. Chamber President and CEO Ted Owen said, “Our program recognizes some extraordinary leaders and demonstrates that Carlsbad is a city with a passion for discovery and innovation.” Awards were presented in eight categories including business person of the year, clean technologies, information and communications, nonprofit associations, action sports, manufacturing, life sciences, and hospitality and leisure. In addition, the evening offered a posthumous lifetime achievement award to Keith Kennedy of Kennedy and Associates, who helped the chamber grow the Carlsbad Village Faire into the largest one-day street fair in the United States. More than 400 business leaders, elected officials, and community members attended the event, which included a cocktail reception and dinner. For more information visit www.carlsbad.org. 

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CSCA Brings the World to 92011 SISTER CITIES EXCHANGE ARTWORK WITH CARLSBAD

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arlsbad Sister City Ambassadors (CSCA) is bringing the world to Carlsbad and sharing Carlsbad with the world through international art exchanges. The organization recently announced six members of Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League (COAL) who will each be exhibiting five of their original artworks in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic in August. The artists chosen include Rita Shulak, Sibylla Voll, Elli Havel Thomas, David Schlegel, Lois Athearn, and Charles Dozer. Two alternate artists, Christine Ames and Diane O’Connell, were also chosen. Many of the winning artists hope to travel abroad and visit the exhibition in person in August.

The exhibit is part of an international art exchange that will take place between the two international sister cities. In June 2016, Karlovy Vary artists will then send their own artwork to Carlsbad where it will be exhibited at the COAL gallery in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Carlsbad-Karlovy Vary International Sister City relationship. CSCA also recently selected six students from Carlsbad High School to travel to the sister city at the invitation of the Honorable Lord Mayor Petr Kulhanek to attend the International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary in this coming July.

More recently, the CSCA also hosted visitors from Carlsbad’s other sister city, Futtsu, Japan for a week-long tour, which also included an exhibition of artwork from Futtsu elementary and junior high school students which was displayed in the Carlsbad Dove Library and at La Costa Heights Elementary School. For more information visit www.carlsbadambassadors.us. 

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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF Preparing for College Starts Early

Celebrating the Carlsbad Community

ALRSD’s April Affair Honors Local Veterans

The annual Celebrate Carlsbad Day will take place on Saturday, April 25 at Legoland. A portion of the event proceeds will go to Carlsbad Education Foundation (CEF) to support district-wide science initiatives for students at all Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) schools.

The event includes live CUSD student performances on a special stage set up in Miniland U.S.A. and allows CEF the opportunity to recognize donors and city leadership who help make the foundation’s programs possible. CEF CEO Michelle Ginn explained, “With a continuous need for additonal funding for our schools, CEF is committed to developing community partnerships within Carlsbad. Since the first community day in 2004 and the first Celebrate Carlsbad Day in 2008, the generous support of sponsorships and businesses like Legoland has allowed us to fund district-wide science programming critical to the success of the 11,000 students we serve.” For more information visit www.carlsbaded.org.

As many parents know, the time to start thinking about how to prepare your child for the college process starts early. Aviara Oaks Middle School’s PTA is hosting a Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) sponspored Parent University night regarding the college planning process on April 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. The event seeks to educate parents on how best to support their student’s learning by allowing them to meet CUSD counselors and learn more about the importance of planning for college as early as middle school. Discussions will cover topics such as A-G requirements in high school and what that means for admission into University of California and California State University schools, as well as community service requirements and options, and suggestions for how to teach students to successfully balance academics and extracurricular activities. RSVPs are required so that materials may be prepared. For more information visit www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us and to reserve your spot email Rosemary Eshelman at reshelman@carlsbadusd.net.

The Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito (ALRSD) is holding their April Affair on April 27 at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa. This year’s event will honor and celebrate the military and photo courtesy of Wendy Morris veterans of San Diego with a gourmet lunch, live entertainment by The Sweethearts of Swing, opportunity baskets, a silent auction, and presentations by enterprises such as Archi’s Acres, a local farm that uses hydroponic technology to grow organic produce and is well-known for its efforts to provide business opportunities for veterans. Longtime San Diego news anchor Carol LeBeau will emcee the event and all surplus proceeds will benefit the philanthropic work of ALRSD, which seeks to aid women and children in need through programs such as Operation School Bell, Assault Survivor Kits, and Knifty Knitters.

These programs help provide clothes and supplies for underpriviledged children and support survivors of assault. For more information about the event or ALRSD in general visit www.alrsd.org.

BGCC Gets a Slam Dunk Visitor

Art Wall Brings New Culture to Carlsbad

Local restaurant co-founder Justin Jachura and Carlsbad street artist Bryan Snyder have teamed up to bring a new ongoing art installation to Carlsbad.

The project, titled Carlsbad Art Wall, will feature work from a different street artist every few months on the east wall of Señor Grubby’s in the Village area. The goal of Carlsbad Art Wall is to “serve photo by Bryan Snyder as a conduit between aspiring artists and professional artists, to provide a platform to engage and educate the Carlsbad community in the creative act of large-scale public painting, and to introduce a variety of new art and creative processes.” Justin added, “I love art, culture, and music. I think this gives Carlsbad a platform of expression outside of our city limits, and I think it’s a good way to bring attention to Carlsbad on a broader scale than just our local community, so it’s exciting to be a part of that.” The ongoing project started with a mural from Los Angeles street artist Bumblebeelovesyou titled “Butterflies.”

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Former NBA head coach and executive Randy Pfund recently visited the Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad’s (BGCC) to play some ball with the Pacific Coast Hoops (PCH) youth basketball team. Randy spent two hours with the PCH players and coaches, both to assist in a one-hour skills workout and to share some of his knowledge from having worked with some of the top players in the history of basketball, from Magic Johnson to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, James Worthy, Dwayne Wade, and more. After the workout, Randy expressed his admiration for the PCH players’ ability and attitude while also offering constructive criticism to help the players improve their game. “It was just amazing,” said nine-year-old Connor Stevens. “I can’t believe that he coached so many of my basketball heroes like Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and while we were practicing he actually said ‘good job’ to me twice!” PCH is a youth basketball program for grades three to eight presented by the BGCC. For more information visit www.pchbasketball.org.

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Carlsbad Citizens Unite to Form CFDF

Though only a year old, the Carlsbad Fire Department Foundation (CFDF) has already made a considerable impact toward improving the service of the Carlsbad Fire Department (CFD) and the lives of photo provided by CFDF firefighters and their families. Since its establishment in February of 2014, CFDF has supplemented CFD’s budget with over $20,000 worth of new equipment, materials, and technical training through the generosity of various corporations and private donors. A newly approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit, CFDF was founded by a small group of local citizens with the intent to enhance basic fire and rescue services and support public outreach and safety education.

CFDF has also established a scholarship program for the vocational and collegiate education of children and families of Carlsbad firefighters.

CFDF has raised $25,000 for scholarships and was recently awarded $13,000 in collegiate scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year.

For more information on the nonprofit or to learn how you can help visit www.carlsbadfdf.org or email info@carlsbadfdf.org.

Exploring CEF Spring Camps

Opportunities for excitement, exploration, and adventure abound at upcoming camps offered by Carlsbad Educational Foundation. In the Dirt Detectives camp, attendees will dig deep and discover hidden treasures from ancient times at a “dig site” and learn to excavate and record their findings. Starting on April 6 and running through April 10, this camp takes place at Poinsettia Elementary and goes from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

On the same days, the Crafty Crafters camp allows participants to express their creativity with a variety of clever arts and crafts. This camp runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Another option is the Young Americans’ Spring Performing Arts Camp on April 6 to April 8. Three days of high-energy singing, dancing, and performing with 43 international performers from the Young Americans Music Outreach Program, this camp is for students in grades 3 through 12 of all experience and performance levels, and wraps up with a huge finale performance for the entire community on April 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Carlsbad High School Lancer arena. For more information about these camps and to register online visit www.cefacademy.org.

Mini March Madness Unites Carlsbad

photo by Jon McGruffin

Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) recently teamed up with the City of Carlsbad Recreation Department to host its annual Mini March Madness Basketball Tournament at Poinsettia Elementary School. The event saw a lot of support from the Carlsbad community, and many parents came out to support their students and cheer for the players. Local Carlsbad residents such as George Beck, whose granddaughters Ava and Alexa Mikeska attend Magnolia Elementary School, also contributed time and effort to coach and prepare for weeks ahead of the event. The CUSD and City of Carlsbad hope that events like this will teach Carlsbad students the T.R.U.S.T. code of ethics, which stands for “Teaching Respect, Unity, and Sportsmanship through Teamwork.” The teams were comprised of fifth grade boys and girls teams from all nine elementary schools in the CUSD: Aviara Oaks, Buena Vista, Calavera Hills, Hope, Jefferson, Kelly, Magnolia, Pacific Rim, and Poinsettia. Medals were distributed to each of the winning boys and girls team’s players and a perpetual trophy was presented to the winning schools.

Golfing for a Fresh Start

The Wild West Comes to Carlsbad

Hold on to your cowboy hats – the Wild West is here once again. The City of Carlsbad’s annual Wild West Fest will take place on May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and will include western-themed activities, a salsa contest, root beer tastings, pony rides, and a mechanical bull ride for kids. Admission will be free to the community but activity cards will be offered for $6 and include access to the pony and mechanical bull rides, souvenir photos with authentically dressed cowboys and cowgirls, and western-themed crafts. Root beer tastings will also be offered for $3 and participants can taste five different root beers in addition to receiving a root beer float. Special Events Supervisor Rachael Shay explained, “Wild West Fest is a step back in time since Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park was once an actual working ranch. The Wild West is something beach communities like Carlsbad don’t often get to experience. It’s a fun change of pace that also looks back at the city’s heritage.” For more information call 760-602-7519 or visit www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec.

photo by Darin Fong Photography

Carlsbad nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts hosted its 23rd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic and met its fundraising goal of $130,000.

Over 160 people attended the event which kicked off with a dinner party including cocktails and both live and silent auctions. Before the tournament started, each participating team of four was paired with a Hollywood celebrity or professional athlete including Alfonso Ribeiro, who hosted the event, Marcus Allen, Tim Brown, James Lofton, David Justice, Jermaine Dye, Andre Reed, Sterling Sharpe, and Marshall Faulk. Donations from sponsors and the event’s participants will go to fund the nonprofit’s ongoing medical programs which seek to transform the lives of disadvantaged infants, children, and teens with physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse, or disease through the gift of reconstructive surgery and related healthcare services. For more information visit www.freshstart.org.

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LCCHS’ Theater Department Teaches Students How to Take Chances and Embrace Challenges photos by Lauren Nygard Photography La Costa Canyon High School’s (LCC) Theater Department allows students to explore creative opportunities and get involved with high-quality productions and theater-related clubs, activities, and classes. The department’s recent productions of Alice, Waiting for Godot, and Peter Pan allowed students to experiment with and expand their creative abilities. We sit down with LCC Theater Director Renee Fegan to talk about the history of the department, the work that goes into each production, and how LCC theater students are developing into bold, talented young artists.

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Q&A with Theater Director Renee Fegan

At-A-Glance | LCC Theater Director Name: Renee Fegan Position: LCC Theater Director/Teacher Education: BA Theater Arts: Performance; BA Creative Writing; MA Education: Curriculum and Instruction Community: La Costa Hobbies/Interests: Theater, hiking, reading, camping, horseback riding Family: Husband – Sean Fegan; Children – Roarke (7), Ryan (6), and Kitty (4) Favorite Places in Carlsbad: Everywhere! I love living in Carlsbad. I love

What is the mission of the theater department at LCC? Our mission is to produce high-quality productions, opportunities for educational theatrical growth, and college/real-world preparation for our students. We also aim to involve our theater students in helping to expand our department by encouraging non-theater students at LCC and the local community to be part of our casts, crews, and audiences.

What is your role as theater director?

My primary role is to maintain and expand the theater classes here at LCC. This includes creating promotions to encourage student enrollment, designing the course curriculum, and teaching the various performing and technical classes, working with each student to help them learn how to develop and fine-tune their craft. My secondary but just as crucial role is to produce and direct all the year’s productions. I run all auditions, casting, and rehearsals, and collaborate with my technical director Beckett Johnson and the students we’ve placed in various management and design positions to create our shows. Beck, the students, and I work countless hours prepping for these performances. Finally, I serve as advisor and facilitator for our theater-related clubs and all of their events and performances, including attendance at competitions such as the annual Fullerton College High School Theatre Festival.

What is your professional background and what sparked your interest in working with high school students?

I attended the University of Redlands (UoR), where I obtained BAs in both Theater and Creative Writing. The UoR theater was a fantastic place to learn due to its small, hands-on environment. I had the opportunity to train in all areas of theater, including tech, management, dramaturgy, design, and directing, even though my emphasis was in performance. I also headed up our university’s improv team for a

relaxing on the beach or enjoying a date night at Cinépolis or O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant (great food and staff!) couple years. From there I joined a nonprofit theater group established by one of my former UoR theater professors and was both a board member and company performer. It was a wonderful company to work in where we did a lot of organic, edgy, turn-on-a-dime type work. I also had the opportunity to perform in various other local theaters and actor/writer events.

I ended up teaching theater as a result of a volunteer requirement the UoR had. As part of this I came back to Oceanside, where I grew up, and taught acting and improv at Oceanside High School (OHS) under the guidance of my former teacher, Sharon Strong. I also ran workshops back in Redlands for high school students. After completing my teaching credential and an MA in education, I decided to teach theater full-time. I loved working with teens because of their energy, creativity, and willingness to be brave enough to push themselves to advanced levels of performances. They’re a great age – just adult enough to make smart, analytical choices in their performances, but not adult enough to inhibit themselves due to social behavioral norms.

What has been the most rewarding part of your role in working with the theater department at LCC? There are two things I find extremely rewarding. One is watching my students (tech and actors) pull off amazing shows that are just spoton. I love seeing them “getting it” and committing so fully to creating an experience for our audiences. Last year it was the icing on the cake to see one of my actresses make it to and win the Ben Vereen Awards and be sent off to New York to be part of the national Jimmy Awards competition event for her role in our musical Once Upon a Mattress. The second reward doesn’t come until after my students have left me. It’s so wonderful to see my students growing and succeeding in the world, using some of the skills I’ve taught them, and even more touching when they come back and tell me the impact that I’ve made on their lives. This is only my second year at LCC, so I’ve still got some time before I get to see some of my after-effects, but I’ve had the honor of seeing students from previous high schools I’ve taught at do some amazing things in life and I can’t help but feel blessed to have known and still know them.

What is the biggest challenge faced by the LCC theater department?

The biggest challenge our department currently has is one that all of our Visual and Performing Arts programs at LCC are having, and that is ensuring our classes thrive, flourish, and increase. For a variety of reasons that are out of our hands, our classes have suffered major drops in enrollment, forcing us to create combo classes just to justify having a

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program at all. For myself and our music department in particular, this means teaching three or four classes simultaneously during the same class period, and then supplementing our teaching schedules with English classes so that we can work full-time. We work very hard to keep our programs known to the public and feeder schools and make sure that we provide nothing but high-quality results, but still find it a struggle to keep our numbers up. We keep plugging away hoping that this will change, and while I’ve had a significant and successful increase in students auditioning and participating in productions and audience attendance at shows, class enrollment still remains a serious issue.

Can you tell us more about your most recent shows?

In the fall, the students and I did a bit of experimental improvisational theater. We took the works of Lewis Carroll and developed it into our own original full-length show called Alice. This was an amazing and bold step for us to take in terms of difficulty level and creative ability. The students had to be responsible for developing their characters fully and in great depth in order to improvise scenes based on Carroll’s main plot events that would logically and artistically move the show forward and appeal to a live audience.

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Even the tech and design students took part in this by creating their own concepts of what Wonderland looked and felt like. The result was amazing and we had an extremely positive response from our audiences.

For our winter show I worked with a small cast, with the intentions of both creating a less hectic schedule for us all and being able to focus very intensely with the students in my cast and their craft as actors. For this I settled on Samuel Beckett’s famous absurdist work, Waiting for Godot. This is a particularly challenging piece both in terms of fully and philosophically comprehending it and applying it as a performer. I was thoroughly impressed with my actors’ abilities to dig deep and create a brilliant interpretation and embodiment of Beckett’s characters, which I have seen most adults struggle with. While the audience draw was small for this show, in terms of production value it was extremely successful.

Our spring show, Broadway’s Peter Pan, has been an entirely different beast altogether. This show, unlike our previous two, has been bright and upbeat. The most fun aspect of this has been our community involvement.

We were actually able to get children from the community and LCC staff members to be part of our Lost Boys crew, and a couple teachers to make cameos as pirates. It’s been so fun, and our theater students have loved taking on a mentor role. Everyone has been so focused in creating this magical, collaborative experience, and it’s always a treat to see our students’ talents shining through on stage and behind the scenes.

Who designs the sets and costumes for each of the various shows put on throughout the year?

Set designs vary by show. Sometimes I create the designs with the assistance of my technical director based on our show needs.

Other times we have students take on the task of designing as part of their class curriculum so that they can use their designs to enter into design competitions. In terms of costuming I tend to do all the designing. For Alice I gave the students a general thematic concept and let them costume themselves. For Waiting for Godot I took on a more direct approach and fully costumed the kids in my

By the Numbers | LCC Theater Department Number of Productions a Year: 3 Number of Theater-Related Clubs on Campus: 3 Average Number of Attendees at Each Production: 90 (20-170, depending on the kind of show – CSz sometimes gets about 425) Average Number of Students Involved in Each Production: 30

own designs from various elements I made, purchased, and pulled from our costume stock. Musicals tend to be the easiest to costume because they are usually very specific about what characters should be wearing. In these cases I normally rent from a theatrical costuming company since our own stock is extremely limited. I’d like to have some students train in costuming eventually and take this on as a project like we do with set design, but our program still needs to grow larger to get us to that point.

Aside from performing in a production, what other roles are available to students who might wish to participate in theater productions put on by LCC? Our most outstanding non-performance opportunity for participation is our tech crew, also known as our Techninja Club. Student jobs have a vast range including designing and running lights and sound, hanging and focusing lighting, set design and construction, stage management, assistant directing, ticket sales, props management, spotlight ops, deck crew/scenic change technicians, and front-of-house management.

I’d also love to find students to eventually train in and fill costumer and makeup artist positions. There’s always a job for everyone. The best thing is to try out a

variety until you find the one that fits best. Our Techninjas also take their talents to competitions. Last year they won third place at the Fullerton College High School Theatre Festival in a Tech Olympics Event.

How do you go about selecting which shows you will put on?

I select shows based on a variety of criteria. I first look at audience appeal. Is it a show that people will know of? Is it a show people will take time out of their busy schedules to come and see? After all, money made on one production then becomes our budget for the next show, so crowd appeal is key to continual success and overall survival of the theater. I then look at casting possibilities. While I never pre-cast shows, I do try to keep in mind how many kids I know I can definitely count on to be involved in the audition and performance process, how many men, how many women, and what their abilities and limitations are as performers. This way I don’t get stuck with roles that would be impossible to fill. Next, I look at the technical and design needs of the show to make sure that logistically we can pull it off with our limited supply of sound, building, and lighting materials and still make it look as high quality as possible. Last, I look at our budget. If we can’t afford the royalties and the funds needed to build and costume the show then it has to come off the table as an option.

How many productions do you put on a year? What type of productions do you generally put on?

We put on three shows a year – a fall play on our main stage, a winter play in our small blackbox theater, and a spring musical on our main stage. I try to vary the shows by style so we don’t end up with all tragedies or all comedies.

If you could grant one wish to the theater department at LCC, what would that be?

Just one? I could think of a million things we need. I think, other than fixing our enrollment dilemma, the one thing I would wish for would be an update of our facilities and equipment. We have a beautiful space

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to work in, but the building and all of our technical equipment are so old that they often pose great challenges to our department. It would be so exciting to see what they kids could accomplish with a proper updated theater that has all the bells and whistles.

What is the history of the LCC theater department? How has it evolved or grown over the years?

The theater department opened with a bang along with the school in 1996. The previous theater director, Sue Raley, built a wonderful award-winning program over her years here. The students participated in numerous festivals and competitions and entire productions of hers were noteworthy among the theatrical community. Our theater is filled with so many trophies and plaques from that wonderful era in LCC theater history. Unfortunately, just prior to her retirement, the program began to dwindle. Now I’m here to try to restore it not just to its former glory but hopefully beyond. I’ve got pretty big shoes to fill and a massive task ahead of me, but I’m committed to taking on the challenge.

If someone wanted to donate their time or funding to the theater department program, how would they go about doing so?

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help out. We can always use donations of funds, supplies, props, costumes, and of course, time and talent. I’m so very fortunate to have a small but mighty team of theater parents who have been beyond amazing at organizing help for the promotions of our shows and collections of props – even feeding actors and techies during our long technical rehearsals. I know they are always looking to expand their group, and as students graduate, fill in the roles of the parents that leave with them.

Tell us about the various drama and musical theater-related clubs on campus. What type of opportunities are available for students in these areas?

We have three wonderful theater-related clubs here at LCC. Techninjas – These are our tech students. They train specifically under our technical director, Beckett Johnson, who really runs the club even though I’m the advisor. They basically serve the same jobs as any other non-actor jobs in any other regular theater building. This includes not only running all the technical and crew needs of our theater productions, but also of any other event that occurs in our building. They run countless Nutcracker ballets, set up presentation/AV equipment for meetings, design and run lighting for dance shows, and much more.

Techninjas also compete annually in design categories and the Tech Olympics at the Fullerton College High School Theatre Festival. They are a very fun, light-hearted group and love when they get new members.

International Thespian Society (ITS) – Our thespian troupe is our ultimate social group. They do the usual participation in shows, and ticket selling/box office duty for our shows too. They also have monthly get-together bonding events, participate in charity fundraising like cancer research walks or food and toy drives, play fun games at meetings, help create promotional videos for the theater, put on their own showcase performance, and treat everyone like family. The cool thing about ITS is that it’s internationally recognized and is a great asset to college applications. Members earn points by completing certain tasks, like taking theater classes, being in shows, writing shows, etc., and gain rankings specified by the Education Theatre Association. ITS also competes at Fullerton in monologue and group scene events.

ComedySportz – Our ComedySportz (CSz) High School League team

trains to play all the same games that the official professional ComedySportz League plays. If members go on to attend colleges that have college teams, they also have the opportunity to continue playing with them. Our team captains run rehearsals where they help coach the club members on improvisation skills and techniques. ComedySportz LA game referees also come down and hold workshops before matches and provide feedback to players on their performances at shows. CSz have their shows once a month for the public. A team of four players “competes” against our neighboring high school teams. It is always a fun and friendly event. CSz members also attend Fullerton and compete in the theater sports competition.

Can you tell us about your Comedy Sportz events?

Our CSz shows are a little like Whose Line is it Anyway only with a more “sport” aspect. The show is hosted by a referee who explains the rules of the game to “the fans” watching. Two opposing teams of improvisationalists then compete against each other by playing various improv games with suggestions taken from the audience. The teams score points based on who gets the most applause for playing the improv games. It is extremely hilarious and entertaining. Every show is a crowd pleaser. The funds from show ticket sales often get donated by the CSz club to help thespians and the theater department fund our competition trips or pay for items like costume rentals.

How can the Carlsbad community assist in enabling LCC to continue to host such incredible productions and other theaterrelated opportunities for students?

Come to our shows!

Every ticket sold pays for

the next production, so the larger the audiences, the more funds we have to make the next one even bigger and better. Donations also are greatly needed, not just monetary donations, but costumes and things we can use for props, set dressing, etc. A couple of times we’ve had local businesses supply goods, like food for our cast, storage cabinets, paint, and other items and they’ve always been greatly appreciated. The City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts has been extremely generous and given us grants the past few years to help fund a vocal coach for our musicals with matching grants from the La Costa Canyon High School Foundation.

Without them we’d never be able to pull off the amazing quality of singing that we do. I’m so thankful or their help and the help of countless others.

Do you have any favorite memories or experiences from your time as theater director with LCC? Watching my student Aubree Bouche win the Ben Vereen Awards last year in San Diego was absolutely amazing! Quite a good few of our theater students got to go and support her too. It was such a proud moment for LCC. Another favorite experience was seeing my students put the Alice performance together from start to beginning for the first time. I was so nervous for them, but all their hard work paid off and it really turned out brilliantly.

I have so many great moments with my students on a day-to-day basis. When you work in theater, whether it’s high school, college, community, or equity, you spend so many hours with people that you really become like family. You get to learn who they really are and watch them struggle and grow. My theater students are like my own kids. I’d do anything for them, and I love that they’d do anything for each other too.

Anything else you’d like to share? What is the department currently working on, if anything?

Our most recent production, Peter Pan, just wrapped up and we recently competed at this year’s Fullerton College High School Theatre Festival. Now we’re working on our class live performances, which are free theater events for anyone to attend, as well as a couple more CSz games and our Thespian Showcase performance. We’ll also try to decide on next year’s season before we leave for the summer. ¢

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ummer camps merge exploration and self-expression within a hands-on learning environment. They also promote independence, a sense of belonging, and friendship, which boosts self-esteem and development. And with a good amount of summer camps set in the beautiful outdoors, camps not only cultivate new skills but also provide us with the opportunity to immerse ourselves in nature and breathe in the fresh air. With prime locations near the ocean, parks, and campgrounds, North County San Diego boasts a wide variety of summer camps for children and teens of all ages and interests for the artist, athlete, comedian, or animal lover in the family. Whether a child or teen is looking for a traditional camp experience, a weekend science and discovery camp, a creative experience with an art camp or a sports camp, summer camps in North County cater to them all. We invite you to read along and discover the adventure awaiting you.

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or students, summer means free time and a chance to explore new hobbies and passions.

Carlsbad’s newest art haven Seven 4 Studio is offering one-week and two-week summer classes that aim to help students of ages 10 years and up discover the world of creativity by teaching art in a variety of mediums. Seven 4 Studio founder Stephany Barry explained, “I’ve been an artist for over 20 years.

Along the way I’ve discovered that being an artist isn’t limited to paint on canvas, so I’ve designed this class to help the students find out where their true passion for creativity lies.” Titled “The Art Experience,” these programs will begin with an introduction on various mediums in the first few days. From there, students will be given the opportunity to choose which medium they would like to continue their studies in, with options ranging from oil and acrylic paints to creating images on canvas with junk mail. In the two-week class, The Art Experience strives to allow each student extra time to master their craft and understand the process of creating. This option also concludes in a gallery event which allows students the opportunity to be featured in a real gallery showing. All art supplies are included, and participants will be provided with a journal to record their discoveries. Each student must bring a packed lunch. Only open to a maximum of 10 students, these classes are sure to fill up quickly. For more information or to register call Stephany at 858-735-3249. 

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herapeutic Literacy Center (TLC) is pleased to help students reach their potential and thrive this summer. With six to 10week individualized summer sessions, TLC offers students the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming school year and improve on lifelong skills necessary to achieve both in and out of the classroom. As TLC Owner Maria Bagby expressed, “Summer is a great opportunity for children to adjust the ways in which they learn so that they enter the school year as more competent and confident students.”

At TLC highly trained clinicians and educational therapists identify the causes of students’ weaknesses and address them immediately so that lifetime accommodations become unnecessary.

Summer sessions are available for students between the ages of five and 18. Children are individually assessed and receive customized cognitive training in a one-on-one setting. This allows the staff to cater to each student’s specific learning challenge.

Students have access to the latest technological advances including sound therapies, deficit-specific auditory processing stimulation and training, audio-vocal training, attention and focus training, Interactive Metronome, and other research-based auditory, memory, and processing programs. Additionally, to build students’ self-esteem and create a more collaborative learning environment, TLC will also include social experiences between tutoring sessions. “It’s very beneficial for the students to connect with others going through the same experience,” shared Maria.

For more details call (858) 481-2200 or visit www.therapeuticliteracycenter.com. 

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his summer, let your child build confidence, improve fitness, and learn how to save lives. The Del Mar Junior Lifeguards (ages 9-17) and Little Turtles (ages 7-8) programs offer an opportunity for children to learn about the ocean and practice First Aid and lifesaving techniques.

Activities during the one, two, and four-week sessions include beach games, warm-up swims, surf lessons, oceanography lessons, and mock rescues. “We are here to learn and have fun, make new friends, push ourselves physically and mentally, have new experiences, and expand our horizons,” shared Director Turtle Rudolph.

The comprehensive training programs are led by a team of enthusiastic instructors, each of whom is First Aid/CPR certified and has at least three years of certified lifeguarding experience in addition to specialty qualifications. “Each strives to pass along their excitement about the ocean and their sense of discipline and integrity to their students,” said Turtle. By prioritizing leadership, respect for others, and responsibility for self and others, she and the rest of the team create a positive and enriching environment for all campers.

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he Inspired Mind Learning Center has something to offer for any student who wants to have a blast while brushing up on math and science skills. In addition to one-on-one math tutoring services, the center offers a variety of special camps throughout the year. This summer, students can look forward to week-long science camps in biology, robotics, engineering, and general science, as well as math review camps to brush up on fundamentals before heading back to school.

“We believe children learn best when they are inspired,” shared Owner David Robins. “Every child can be successful in material that is taught in a way that speaks to them as individuals.” The Inspired Mind Learning Center accomplishes this by fostering a relationship of trust and understanding between students and tutors. The center’s multisensory curriculum caters to all kinds of learners by using all five senses to improve learning and retention. Hands-on activities are a chance for students to see how math concepts are applied in the world outside school.

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wner/Director of Outpost Summer Camps Stuart Jones grew up with an outdoor summer camp, Tom Sawyer Camps, when he was younger. “We hiked, rode horses, made forts, sang songs, performed skits, got muddy, and learned how to make and keep friends with both the campers and counselors,” he explained.

He spent 14 summers there as a camper, counselor, and director, and then decided to start his own venture, Outpost Summer Camps in 2001. Outpost Summer Camps offers three traditional camp

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programs to children between the ages of 3 and 14, serving Poway and surrounding areas.

According to Stuart, “Each camp has exciting, age-appropriate activities for the different age groups, but all share in the philosophy of creative, spontaneous fun facilitated by the counselors and campers.”

Three-week long sessions is what makes Outpost Summer Camps unique. Stuart explained, “In this amount of time children of all temperaments have enough time to learn names, get completely comfortable with routines, and make and keep new friends.”

Children are able to form genuine relationships while at camp. Another way the camps stand out is with their commitment to safety. Outpost Camps have been continuously accredited by the American Camp Association and have also received Markel Insurance’s coveted Safety First designation for consecutive seasons with a perfect safety record. Stuart and his wife both have degrees in psychology and bring years of long-term child development experience to Outpost. Additionally, the duo hires, trains, and retains their director team from their best counselors, who have invested 8 to 10 years at the camps and are specialized in their programs.

For more information about Outpost Summer Camps visit www.outpostsummercamps.com. 

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www.theraputicliteracycenter.com Therapeutic Literacy Center is excited to to help students reach their potential and thrive this summer with 6 to 10-week individualized summer sessions available for children between the ages of 5 and 18.

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AYSO VIP Program

LOCAL SOCCER LEAGUE ALLOWS FUN FOR EVERYONE

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ocal AYSO leagues are proud to offer a soccer program for children and adults with special needs. The VIP Program provides a safe, fun environment with trained coaches and dedicated buddy volunteers who help to create a memorable experience for the players and their families. A player’s buddy assists the player during games and helps them stay focused and run drills at practice. While the program is focused on providing social interaction and entertainment for the players, VIP Director Tricia Palguta noticed that buddies often see positive growth as well. She commented, “Many of the buddies start the season a little nervous because they don’t have experience with people with special needs, but that unease is gone by the end of the first game. They realize that the players are just kids who want to have fun and it is amazing to watch how they bond with their players.

It is no exaggeration to say everyone out on the field is smiling and having a great time!”

The VIP Program started in La Costa in the spring of 2014 but is currently looking for new leadership and is being run by the commissioner of San Elijo Region 1505, Wayne Marking. This year’s season has just begun and is open to anyone who is at least four years old and has mental or physical special needs. Tricia continued, “I have had so much wonderful feedback from parents about what a difference it makes in their child’s life. It is wonderful to watch all of these kids on the field and to see the gains the players

make and the joy of the volunteers.” Families with interested players can join at any point in the season. For more information email Tricia at aysovip@yahoo.com. 

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Eddie Corales, Dr. Claudia Cortadi, Dr. Brian Davey, and Dr. Timothy Garofolo

SAME DAY SMILES CAD SMILES BRINGS NEW SMILES TO PATIENTS IN JUST ONE VISIT

by RANDI CANTRELL | photos by Tyler McElhaney

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ddie Corales of CAD Smiles believes that a person’s smile is an important part of their personality – it can reflect their lifestyle and attitude and is often the first thing that others will notice.

His passion to help others find their perfect smile began five years ago when he started CAD Smiles, a company that focuses on same-day smile makeovers.

Today he works with over 200 dentists all over San Diego County who own CEREC CAD/CAM technology, and provides tooth restorations, full-mouth rehabilitations, implants, dentures, and many other services.

In previous years, if crowns or dental veneers were necessary for a patient, multiple procedures and a great deal of waiting time in-between visits was inevitable. The CEREC CAD/CAM one-of-akind technology has changed these dental procedures completely. It now allows the smile designer to take digital scans of a patient’s teeth and work with them to personally customize a smile in just a few hours. “CAD Smiles is the only company in San Diego and the U.S. that offers same-day smile makeovers

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with a certified technician, or smile designer, onsite,” Eddie explained. “This means that a patient can come to the dental office with a smile that is not satisfactory to them and leave with a smile that suits them.”

Dr. Claudia Cortadi is one local dentist who works with CAD Smiles and the CEREC CAD/CAM technology. According to Dr. Cortadi, dentistry at its best goes beyond merely treating teeth. She explained, “Dentistry involves truly working with and communicating with people. There are few things I enjoy more than watching my patients leave the office with a brighter, healthier smile.”

The atmosphere of CAD Smiles Same Day Smile Centers is similar to that of a spa rather than a traditional dentist’s office. Patients are made to feel comfortable and at ease, and more importantly, are included in the process of designing their new smile. “With our service, there are no uncertainties,” Eddie continued.

“The final result is predictable because the dentist, patient, and smile designer work together in perfect synergy. We apply the principles of visual art to the composition of the customized smile to create a result

that expresses the patient’s personality and lifestyle, and ensures harmony between the restorations and the patient’s physical appearance, values, and attitude. It is a service you won’t get anywhere else.” 

AT-A-GLANCE Name of Business: CAD Smiles Owner/Manager: Edward Corrales Years in Position: 5 years Website: www.samedaysmiles.com Email: ecorrales@cadsmiles.com Year of Establishment: 1995

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CEF Appoints New CEO

MICHELLE GINN BRINGS STRONG COMMUNITY TIES TO CEF

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he Carlsbad Educational Foundation (CEF) recently appointed Michelle J. Ginn as its new CEO by a unanimous board vote. Michelle has been a member of the CEF board of directors for the past three years and served most recently as vice chair of the board’s executive committee. She has also served on the board’s strategic planning and fundraising advisory committees.

Michelle has extensive experience in the corporate business world, having previously worked for companies such as Coca-Cola North America, Half Moon Development, and as the director of business development for the Carlsbad-based InterKnowlogy. Over the 20 years she has lived in Carlsbad, Michelle has become involved in local schools as well, serving as president of the Carlsbad High School Varsity Dance Team Boosters and as a member of the CUSD Superintendent Advisory Council, CUSD Legislative Team, and CUSD Tech Advisory Council. She is also a member of the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation and lives in Carlsbad with her husband Matt and their three children. “I am proud and excited to lead the CEF at such a critical time in its history,” said Michelle. “The organization has made great strides in supporting district-wide music, hands-on science, and educational innovation. As a board member and dedicated education advocate, I plan to explore further opportunities to make a major impact on all the students in the CUSD. I look forward to creating strong alliances and partnerships with parents, businesses, the community, and the school district to drive positive changes for enriching the lives of Carlsbad students.” For more information visit www.carlsbaded.org. 

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:::: LOCAL AUTHOR

A Lifetime of Writing CARLSBAD'S CAROL LINDSAY CELEBRATES A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS AS A WRITER

by RANDI CANTRELL | photo by Lauren Nygard Photography

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ife as a writer began early for Carol Lindsay. While in junior high school, she was assigned to write a column for her school’s newspaper and won her first poetry contest. Though it could be argued that these achievements sparked the beginning of Carol’s writing career, its true beginning is marked by her position at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island where she wrote a safety column for the Whidbey Crosswind newspaper titled “Safe Sam Sez.” “I made it humorous,” laughed Carol, “which sparked notes from guys on aircraft carriers saying things like ‘The first article I read in the paper is Sam’s column.’”

Following her work on Whidbey Crosswind, Carol held a variety of writing positions for publications such as HomeFed Corporation's in-house magazine Outlook and the Cleveland National Forest’s newspaper, the Forest Gazette. In the ‘80s she began working as a freelance writer and saw great success in selling editorial columns and poems to a wide range of literary and commercial publications. She even wrote and produced her own television show on a local channel for three years called Carlsbad Corner, in which she interviewed local writers, musicians, and artists. Since then, Carol has written two poetry books, two family memoirs, two humor books, and four novels. Her latest novel Taste of Old Wine was recently on display at the San Diego Library downtown.

Carol enjoys the Carlsbad community for its coastal climate, the friendly people, the lagoon, the beach, and of course, the Dove Library. She raised four children in El Cajon but moved to Carlsbad in 1997 after the death of her husband and youngest child. “Spending time at the beach helped me through my grief,” she explained. Today Carol has 10 grandchildren. When she isn’t writing she enjoys spending time with her family, playing croquet, and attending the Current Events group meetings at the Encinitas Senior Center. She is also involved with the Academy of American Poets, Friends of the Carlsbad Library, the Carlsbad Senior Theatre Group, and the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW). When asked about what she would say to aspiring writers, Carol shared, “A writer has writing in the soul from birth. It’s just part of who we are. Writing should be enjoyable and spontaneous, not regimented work. I discarded many of the rules of writing years ago.”

Since her very first award for poetry back in eighth grade, Carol Lindsay has seen much success as a writer of all genres and styles, and has been honored by various organizations for her work, including the Poetry Society of Tennessee, the San Diego Book Awards, the COAL Art Gallery, and the NLAPW, among many others. Even with all of the recognition, Carol has no plans to stop writing anytime soon. “I have an idea folder that could keep me busy for the next 30 years,” she smiled. ¢

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MEET CAROL Name: Family:

Community: Hobbies: Favorite Places in Carlsbad:

Carol Ann Lindsay Long-time partner – Glenn Jacobs; Children – Michael, Mark, Christine; 10 fantastic grandchildren, two of whom are writers La Costa Family, golf, talking, sharing, music Batiquitos Lagoon, Dove Library, William D. Cannon Art Gallery, all the beaches

Park Hyatt Aviara Gets Five Stars HOTEL EARNS FIVE STARS FROM FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE

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arlsbad’s Park Hyatt Aviara Resort was recently awarded a five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide in its annual Star Rating list. According to Forbes Travel Guide, the hotel was selected as a five-star recipient for its customer service, amenities, and ability to create memorable experiences for guests. Park Hyatt Aviara General Manager Ulrich Samietz stated, “We are truly honored to receive Park Hyatt Aviara’s first five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. This prestigious accolade is a tribute to my incredible colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure a high level of excellence. Their priority is to engage each guest, anticipate needs, and go beyond guest expectations to ensure a memorable Park Hyatt Aviara experience.”

The Carlsbad resort underwent a comprehensive multimillion dollar renovation in 2013 for its guestrooms, restaurant, and outdoor spaces and also hosted the LPGA Kia Classic golf tournament for the past two years. New guest program offerings such as the Masters of Food & Wine quarterly events allow the resort staff to introduce guests to local culinary talents. All of these amenities contributed to the achievement of the five-star rating. Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide explained, “Our Star Ratings recognize the finest hotels, restaurants, and spas in the world. These ratings serve as the most authoritative guideposts for guests seeking exceptional travel

experiences. Our primary mission is to contribute to excellence in hospitality, serving the global tourism industry as well as the guest.” For more information visit www.parkhyattaviara.com or www.forbestravelguide.com/about/ratings. 

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:::: IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

BEAUTY

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Discover Flora, Fauna, and Fun at Local Botanical Gardens

by LAINEY KRAL

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ith the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer, spring is the perfect time to explore the natural beauty in our backyard.

San Diego is home to a varied collection of botanical gardens, bringing together native plant life with blooms from around the world. From orchids and butterflies to cacti and succulents, our local botanical gardens have a special something to share with everyone in the family.

Formerly known as the Quail Botanical Gardens, the San Diego Botanic Garden has been a colorful fixture in Encinitas for over 50 years.

The sprawling garden features trees, flowers, and other plants from all over the world. Visitors can journey from the dragon tree grove of the Canary Islands to the cork oak trees and irises of the Mediterranean – or learn more about local history along the Native Plants and Native People Trail. Kids will enjoy the Hamilton Children’s Garden with a mountain stream, elephant foot tree forest, and tree house to explore. Nearby is the Bird and Butterfly garden, filled with flowers planted especially to attract our feathered and fluttering friends.

Visit the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens to experience a unique blend of art and nature. With the goal to “Bring Together People, Nature, and Art,” the gardens showcase a stunning range of international and local plants as well as unique artistic pieces integrated into the garden layout.

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens accepts artwork on a consignment basis,

Alta Vista Gardens www.altavistagardens.org

Botanical Building www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/ botanical-building

Palomar College Arboretum www2.palomar.edu/pages/arboretum

San Diego Botanic Garden www.sdbgarden.org

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including sculptures, walkways, and walls created by talented local artisans. The site also features the California Natives Garden, Children’s Garden, and Antique Rose Collection along with a variety of culinary and medicinal herbs.

One of San Diego’s best-preserved cultural landmarks also hosts many of the city’s horticultural treasures. Balboa Park is home to over a dozen beautiful gardens, including the Casa del Rey Moro Garden, the Children’s Ethnobotany Garden, the Japanese Friendship Garden, and the Rose Garden. And overlooking the Lily Pond and Lagoon is the park’s iconic Botanical Building. The impressive lathwork structure – one of the largest of its kind – houses over 2,000 cycads, ferns, orchids, and more. A touch-and-smell garden lets visitors interact more closely with chocolate mint, lemon mint, and other unusually aromatic plants. Be sure to point out the carnivorous pitcher plants and Venus fly traps to the kids! 

San Diego Zoo www.sandiegozoo.org

South Bay Botanic Garden www.southbaybotanicgarden.org

The Water Conservation Garden www.thegarden.org

photos by LAUREN NYGARD PHOTOGRAPHY

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he Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad (BGCC) recently celebrated their 4th Annual Taste of Bressi Festival. It was an afternoon filled with craft beers, premium wines, delicious food, live music, and more. Local vendors such as Pizza Port, Stumblefoot Brewing Company, That Pizza Place, and Gregorio’s, among many others, provided tastings of signature dishes and beverages for attendees to enjoy while they soaked up the sounds of the live entertainment by Collin Elliot, Chris Moburg, Seedheads, Sol Remedy, and Tri Loc. In between the eating and drinking, guests also had the opportunity to mix and mingle, explore the BGCC clubhouse, and play some games. All proceeds from the event benefited BGCC. Funded entirely by local donors, the BGCC has been enriching and inspiring the youth of the community for over 60 years. For more information visit www.bgccarlsbad.org. 

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:::: EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

MiraCosta College MiraCosta College has achieved 80 years of service to its community by changing and adapting to the needs of its citizens. Through all the growth and change, one thing remains the same: MiraCosta College is shaping minds for success. We speak with the school’s new Superintendent/President Dr. Sunny Cooke about what makes MiraCosta so relentless in its mission to transform lives through education.

Q&A with Superintendent and President

Dr. Sunny Cooke What makes MiraCosta College so unique? What makes it stand out among other community colleges in San Diego?

MiraCosta has an excellent reputation for its dedication to students and their success. Everyone here really cares about the institution and they’re willing to invest their time, energy, and talent to make the college even better. Also, because of the way the college is funded, we have the ability to grow in a very strategic and planned way to meet our community’s needs. This gives us the ability to really focus on the quality of interactions with students and their success, rather than simply the number of students enrolled at a particular point in the semester.

close to home and at an affordable price. In 2014, the college celebrated its 80th year!

What is your role as superintendent/ president of MiraCosta?

My first priority is to get to know the people here and learn the culture of the college. I want to listen, learn, and figure out where I can best apply my energy to help the organization, students, employees, and community. I’m taking the time to meet with all departments across the college so I can get to know their history and accomplishments.

Can you tell us more about your professional and educational background?

I earned my doctorate in biology at Georgetown University and completed a postdoctoral training program at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. I have more than 25 years of teaching and administrative experience, including as a biology professor; director of a biotechnology institute; dean of sciences, health and wellness; associate vice chancellor for workforce development; and most recently as president of Grossmont College.

bring new partnerships and opportunities to MiraCosta and showcase the amazing work that goes on here.

How many students are currently enrolled? What goals have you set to increase enrollment?

We have nearly 15,000 credit students and approximately 2,500 noncredit students, plus another 2,000 fee-based students. Over the past decade, we have met the explosion in enrollment by expanding our online course offerings and also by offering courses on Fridays and even on the weekends. As we go forward, we hope to renovate outdated buildings and explore the possibility of adding more buildings on campus to serve our growing student population.

What types of resources are available for students?

Students have access to services in tutoring, financial aid, counseling, career planning, scholarships, and more. And it’s all free! We also have opportunities for internships, volunteering, and service learning that contribute to the community and provide workplace experience for students. 

What type of degree and certificate programs do you offer?

MiraCosta offers a full array of credit classes in more than 70 disciplines, which can lead to associate degrees and/or transfer to four-year universities. Plus, we offer short-term certificates that prepare students for the job force or help to upgrade their skills for a better job. We also have noncredit courses and workshops, and have programs for adult high school, English as a second language, and basic skills.

What is the history/background of MiraCosta College? When was it started and what was the motivation?

The college was established in 1934 as Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College, an institute of higher learning for those who needed an opportunity to pull themselves up out of the Depression and get an education

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At-A-Glance What are your short-term and long-term goals and priorities for the college?

I’m excited for the opportunity to help get our recently approved baccalaureate degree in biomanufacturing up and running. This is a wonderful opportunity for the college and for students. Long term? In general, I want to help MiraCosta College as it continues to build on its 80-year tradition of excellence. I hope to

Superintendent/President: Dr. Sunny Cooke Year of Establishment: 1934 Campuses: Oceanside, Cardiff, and a Technology Career Institute in Carlsbad Website: www.miracosta.edu Email: pio@miracosta.edu Phone: 760-757-2121 SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT

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ow that the lovely weather has reminded you of the arrival of spring, there are a few ideas worth considering besides spring cleaning. We are all aware that increasing energy costs, legislation, decommission of San Onofre (estimated at $4.4 billion), and warming weather trends are causing substantial increases in residential utility rates. And we well recall how much our utility bills can be at the height of the summer. However, as a homeowner you can empower yourself by taking advantage of programs available in San Diego.

The Home Energy Renovation Opportunity Program (HERO) allows homeowners to apply for low-cost loans making energyefficient, renewable energy products more affordable. HERO provides 100% financing at low interest rates, flexible payment terms, and repayments through your property taxes. The HERO

WITH 38 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY, NATURAL ENERGY HAS INSTALLED MORE SOLAR THAN ALL OTHER LOCAL COMPANIES COMBINED loan stays with the property even if it is sold and payments may be tax deductible, lowering the effective interest rate.

Now that you have empowered yourself, consider solar energy for your home. Why all the interest in solar? Solar panels are popping up on roofs all over the neighborhood. What do your neighbors know that you don’t?

It is undeniable that we all pay the proverbial sunshine tax to live in beautiful San Diego. Why not take advantage of such an abundant, clean, renewable energy source? Installations continue to boom and solar is more affordable than ever.

According to Solar Energy Industries Association, (SEIA) this is because “since the third quarter of 2010, the average price of a photovoltaic (PV) panel has dropped by 63%.”

Your neighbors also know that the federal solar tax credits end next year, and in addition to the HERO program, there are attractive finance and leasing programs with no money down for solar installations. They may also know that Natural Energy is the leading company in San Diego for solar. With 38 years in the industry, Natural Energy has installed more solar than all other local companies combined and offers solar PV systems made right here in the United States.

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:::: REAL ESTATE WATCH

Searching the Web for Real Estate?

by AL REX, CPA & Realtor

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often get calls from people asking me to show them a house they found on the internet, only to find that this home really isn’t for sale at all.

Sometimes the information is old, the home is already sold, or perhaps went off the market. In any case, searching for homes via various websites such as Zillow, Trulia (which was recently purchased

by Zillow), Redfin, and others can be very frustrating to those who want to see what’s out there in the housing market. I have found that people want to be able to search on their own, at their own convenience, and without obligation to anyone.

Here is a better, more accurate way to search the web to find current real estate information!

Many realtors have search engines available on their websites that link to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the most reliable source for real estate. Some realtors require that you register before you search while others do not – such as myself. You can contact a local neighborhood realtor or search for homes throughout San Diego County on my website without registering at www.carlsbadhousefinder.com.

Searching the MLS is easy and fun! You can make your search as broad or narrow as you wish. For example, you can search for all homes for sale in a specific zip code, or in a certain price range, or with a certain number of bedrooms and baths. There is even an advanced search option with many features like view, backyard pool, lot size, number of stories, and more.

If you wish, you can tell your realtor the specifics of what you are looking for in a home and they can set up automatic searches for you. By taking this extra step, you will receive an immediate email about any new homes that come on the market that meet your needs.

If you would like help in finding your next home, please feel free to call or email me. I’m always available to help! Happy searching! 

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6628 Hollyleaf Court

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811 Caminito Del Sol

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851

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2

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6905 Pear Tree Drive

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3

1,292

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3

2,336

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6958 Peach Tree

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3

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6982 Blue Orchid Lane

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3

2,923

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6495 Alexandri Circle

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1596 Martingale

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6999 Carnation

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6401 Topmast

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3,766

$990,000

917 Hawthorne

3

3

1,438

$533,500

1000 Merganser

3

3

2,642

$1,000,000

6813 Sand Aster Drive

2

3

1,481

$540,000

6629 Remsen Court

3

3

2,325

$1,010,000

6606 Daylily Drive

3

3

1,645

$550,000

7233 Sanderling Court

4

4

3,253

$1,175,000

1765 Vesper Lane

3

3

1,875

$560,000

1344 Cassins Street

4

4

4,107

$1,224,000

6843 Briarwood Drive

3

3

1,428

$562,500

7045 Crystalline

5

5

3,518

$1,265,000

1863 Black Mustard Lane

3

4

1,829

$575,000

7336 Melodia Terrace

4

4

3,456

$1,285,000

6459 Kingbird Lane

4

3

2,169

$580,000

7318 Grebe Drive

5

4

3,507

$1,315,000

7402 Lantana Terrace

2

2

1,265

$600,000

7089 Heron Circle

4

4

3,300

$1,905,000

1849 Cliff Swallow Lane

4

4

1,883

$610,000

7229 San Luis

2

2

1,232

7120 San Bartolo

2

2

7014 San Carlos Street 62

2

2

7020 San Bartolo Street 21

2

873 Ginger Avenue

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