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on the cover 18 STUDENT STAR IRENE HOU 44 ELITE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 46 DNHS PTSA AND FOUNDATION 77 EVERYTHING HOMEZ

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20 KELLEY GUSICH RELEASES DEATH BY DIPLOMA 22 FACES IN THE CROWD BOB LAMKIN 24 MOMS MAKING SIX FIGURES 26 RBCF THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON 28 LOCAL FAMILY THE DOLAN FAMILY 30 YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE

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34 4S PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS 36 LOCAL RESIDENTS COLLABORATE ON

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SOARING SUPPORT

92127 Magazine’s conversation with PTSA President Judy Simeroth and Foundation President Jeff Erwin illustrates how each organization helps Nighthawks soar at Del Norte High School.

44 A HOME IMPROVEMENT MAGAZINE WITHIN THE PAGES OF ZCODE MAGAZINES

ENTERTAINING VOCABULARY WORKBOOK

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62 LOCAL ATHLETE HOLLY ZAMOYSKI 64 MERCHANT PROFILE SIGNATURE ORTHODONTICS 66 8TH ANNUAL SAVOUR RB FOOD FAIRE 68 MERCHANT PROFILE SOLARUNION 74 NIGHTHAWK INSIDER AMELIA CECCHETTO 75 LET LOOSE PARTY

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14 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 16 SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS 40 COMMUNITY STUFF 42 OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS 72 REAL ESTATE WATCH 76 LIBRARY CALENDAR 84 COMMUNITY CHALKBOARD

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:::: FROM THE PUBLISHER

Vol. 7, No. 2 TM

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Publisher Derrick Breaux

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t would be nearly impossible for me to say how many times people ask me if I know of a good contractor. A good painter. A solar company to call for an estimate. A handyman. A flooring company. A plumber. The list goes on and on. Everyone that knows me understands that I like to build stuff – or have stuff built for me when possible. As a kid growing up in EVERYTHING Texas, that’s just what people did. If a family HOMEZ MAGAZINE member needed to add a room onto their house, the entire family got together for a couple of months in the afternoons after their day jobs and built the room addition. I grew up thinking that everyone knew how to build stuff. It wasn’t until I moved out to Southern California as a teenager that I realized that this wasn’t the “norm” everywhere. When I talked to people about my experience helping to install a roof on my uncle’s house as a young teenager, I think most people thought I was making it up. For the past couple of years, I have been talking to 92127 Magazine readers about this issue. Everyone seemed to agree that it is often difficult to find reliable contractors, home-related products, and Derrick Breaux similar services. The general consensus was that it would be extremely Publisher convenient to have a section within the pages of this magazine that focused specifically on the home. So, today I am proud to officially introduce to you Everything Homez Magazine – a magazine within the pages of 92127 Magazine (see page 77). The goal of Everything Homez is to provide you with information on all types of products and services related to the home improvement industry. The Everything Homez section will be in every issue moving forward. You can expect to see the number of pages grow as businesses that fall within the “homez” category commit to participating – it is destined to become the ultimate ‘go-to’ resource for home improvement. Our ZCode Media team will be working diligently to seek out additional businesses in all subcategories of Everything Homez. However, if you know of a great company that fits in this category that you would like to refer, please send them our way. It’s always good to work with companies that come highly recommended by you! If you have a home improvement project in the works, please check out Everything Homez to see if there is a local company that can assist. GUID E TO EVER YTHIN G

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CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP Scoutmaster Reza Bashar is committed to the young citizens in Boy Scout Troop 648. He shares with us his dedication to the community he has called home for 15 years.

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92130 MAGAZINE MAKING A SPLASH We speak with the head water polo coaches for Torrey Pines High School and Canyon Crest Academy to gain insight on how each team trains and strives to make their goals a reality for the fall and winter seasons.

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l a n o i t a r i p s n I r e t i r W Sophomore Irene Hou has Written an Award-Winning Book by LINDA FRABL | photo by Spark Photography

rene Hou, a 4S Ranch resident and sophomore at Del Norte High School, has earned many writing awards over the past four years. It all began in 2012 when she won the Award of Excellence through the Palomar Council PTA for a poem she wrote titled “Diversity Is…” The following year she won the same award for a different poem, titled “A Butterfly from Heaven.” Then in 2014 she won an Award of Merit for her poem “Believe, Dream, Inspire.” By January of 2015, Irene took her writing one step further by self-publishing her own book, titled Snowspirit: The Virgo Key, under her pseudonym, Rainye Day. By May of 2015, Irene’s book Name: School: Grade: Parents: Sibling: Favorite Place in 92127:

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was bestowed the Bronze Award in the Fantasy/Science-Fiction category by the National eLit Awards, a global awards program that honors the best of digital publishing entertainment. Recalling the process of writing her book, Irene shared, “It took a toll on my social life, my family, and school. Occasionally, I envied the carefree life of my pals. Many times, I had to abandon plans with friends in order to work on this project. But I still continued to write.” Snowspirit: The Virgo Key features a character whom Irene originally wrote about for a first grade writing assignment. Irene’s dad found the story so engaging that he encouraged Irene to keep poking around with it. By the time Irene got to middle school, she admitted, “My life revolved around Snowspirit! I spent hours researching and revising the story, and edited over 50 drafts of it before getting to the final product.” In addition to being an author, Irene also does Taekwondo (she’s a black belt), plays the piano (she placed first in the San Diego Sonata Competition), is an avid PC gamer (she’s learning 3D animation and Java), and loves to read. Irene volunteers at martial art tournaments and children’s camps, and she recently lectured at Monterey Ridge Elementary, encouraging the students to try to publish their own books. At school Irene’s favorite subject is English, because “I prefer to express myself openly, instead of sticking to one right answer like in math and science.” In the future, Irene sees herself dabbling in screenwriting and computer science. She added, “My biggest dream is to change the world and make an impact with my writing.” Visit www.rainyeday.com to read some of Irene’s imaginative writing samples. 

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to Emma’s new love interest. Kelley has loved telling stories since she was young, from crafting narratives for her Barbie and Ken dolls to writing captions for her high school yearbook. She began teaching high school English and Drama in 1992 in California. After spending some time in Colorado, she returned to California five years ago. Today she lives in 4S Ranch with her husband, Jim, and their two sons, Grey and Griffen. Jim is a resource specialist in science and the assistant varsity baseball coach at Del Norte High School. Kelley has written for ZCode Magazines since 2012. Watch for Death by Diploma in eBook and print at www.redadeptpublishing.com. 

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ob Lamkin has lived in San Diego’s diverse neighborhoods for 30 years, from Coronado to Carmel Valley. His family business had relocated here from Chicago, where he was raised. When he found Santaluz, Bob explained, “It had everything we were looking for: a great community, an incredible golf club, and excellent schools for our children.” He and his wife have four kids. “In their own unique way,” related Bob, “each of them is achieving their goals and growing into a remarkable adult.” He also cherishes visits with his three young grandchildren. “When the entire family is assembled, we love spending time at Santaluz Country Club,” he shared. “Of course my wife, Michelle, is the critical success factor in keeping our family machine running smoothly.” He majored in Criminal Justice at Benedictine College in Kansas. After college his ambition was to become a police officer. But his father needed help in the family business that produced grips for golf clubs. In 1987 Bob went to work with the sales, marketing, engineering, and manufacturing teams in the Lamkin Grips family tradition. It all started with his grandfather Elver Lamkin, who worked for a Chicago tannery. The sporting goods brand Wilson approached the tannery with a request for leather golf club grips. The tannery passed, but Elver manufactured those first leather grips from his garage (now made with patented high performance synthetics). Business was born. Bob shared, “In 2000 I stepped into the role of CEO and president and I’m proud to be the third generation Lamkin to run this great company.” San Diego’s business climate is suggestive of a generous community, according to Bob. “I’m always struck by how often and how significantly business leaders step up to support various charitable causes and community enrichment programs,” he added. Volunteering and fundraising are important endeavors with Bob’s family. They support Wounded Warriors, local food banks, and cancer research and education. “I sometimes wonder what my life would have been like as a police officer,” mentioned Bob, “But I know that even working in law enforcement, I would probably still be addicted to golf!” Family time is important, and they play golf together when schedules allow. Bob reflected that they’re all busy people, but nothing is better than quality time with his loved ones. This gives him a firm grip on life. 

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t the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation’s (RBCF) 26th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, the foundation awarded $70,578 to 19 local nonprofits, with special focuses on education, health and safety, and the arts. The largest grant was $8,978 to The Continuing Education Center (CEC) at Rancho Bernardo, to be used for equipment and marketing. The CEC is a nonprofit organization providing noncredit college level classes for Rancho Bernardo residents. Class fees are only $7 per session. The Turtleback Education Foundation and Highland Ranch Educational Foundation each received $7,500 to be put towards learning program equipment. Beyond the grant announcements, the luncheon was a great opportunity to kick back, relax, and enjoy the tremendous camaraderie of the Rancho Bernardo community. The event at the Rancho Bernardo Inn began with a social hour during which attendees mixed, mingled, and browsed the offerings at the

silent auction and raffle table. Auction items and opportunity drawing prizes included meals at favorite local restaurants, dinner with the firefighters of Fire Station No. 33, a day out sailing, and an overnight stay at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. ZCode Media and Rancho Bernardo News Journal were Diamond

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t 10 years of age, Daniel Dolan keeps his own blog. He’s like his dad and loves computers. His younger brothers, Colin and Gavin, have distinct personalities as fraternal twins: Gavin is shy and loves drawing, while Colin is more extroverted. Colin’s nickname is “Peanut” even though Gavin is allergic to peanuts. “Colin also loves to dance and has been known to take over the entire dance floor at weddings,” shared Karina Dolan. The Dolans moved from the Talmadge area in 2006 to Patina, one of the oldest communities in 4S Ranch. “We’re both native San Diegans and wanted to stay close to extended family,” mentioned Karina. “We found 4S Ranch the perfect place to raise our family.”

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Brian Dolan attended West Hills High School in East County. Karina grew up in Tierrasanta and attended University of San Diego High School (now Cathedral High). They met at Grossmont College and have been together for 20 years. Karina is a Registered Nurse at UCSD Women’s Health Services part-time and volunteers in the boys’ classrooms at Stone Ranch Elementary. Brian has a B.S. in Information Systems and owns Trusted Solutions Group, an IT consulting firm specializing in computer security. “With three active boys, our lives are centered around extracurricular activities,” added Karina. Parents included – Brian volunteers on the school’s foundation board and is the president of 4S Ranch Little League’s board for the last two years. Brian’s work involves some travel, which Karina enjoys when she gets to accompany him. Life at home is all about flexibility, curiosity, and supporting one another’s pursuits and shared dreams. Daniel swims and is an avid reader. He’s involved in the school’s student council and Trailblazer television. Gavin and Colin both love sports and play baseball, soccer and basketball. Brian likes to cook and play golf, and Karina dives into arts and crafts when time allows. When the boys grow up, each one has an idea of their aspiring career paths. Daniel wants to be a computer programmer. Colin dreams of playing professional baseball. And while Gavin is also allergic to dogs and cats, his heart is set on becoming a veterinarian. While each son advances through elementary school, the Dolans look forward to more years together with diverse and shared interests. These are lively times, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. 

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Resolutions for a Healthier You at Any Age by YENNY LIM, M.D.; Scripps Clinic, Rancho Bernardo

Check out these effective strategies for boosting your brain and body so you stay stronger and smarter longer. While growing older affects nearly every part of you, aging well doesn’t have to be an oxymoron. Eat a balanced diet that emphasizes whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables and limits sugar, saturated fat, and alcohol. The National Institutes on Aging recommends 1.5 to 2.5 cups of fruit, two to 3.5 cups of vegetables, five to six ounces of grains, five to seven ounces of protein, three cups of fat-free or low-fat milk or the equivalent, and five to eight teaspoons of oil daily for individuals over 50. Keep moving. Regular aerobic exercise, the kind that gets your heart pumping, strengthens both your body and your brain. As we age, the hippocampus – the brain region that plays a vital role in verbal memory and learning – shrinks, leading to memory impairment. The good news is that cardio exercise appears to boost the size of the

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Rancho Bernardo-based Abnormal Beer Company announced an exciting $1 million expansion investment to expand their brewing facility and create a private event space. The expansion will increase the company’s fermentation capacity, which will grow from 80 to 440 barrels, and add 2,000 square feet to the 5,000-square-foot facility. New hot liquor and cold liquor tanks will increase the rate of production, and a new barrel aging program will allow sour and spirit barrel maturation. “After only six months of brewing, we are excited to expand our presence in San Diego’s thriving craft beer scene,” said Co-Founder Elvin Lai. “We look forward to the opportunity to explore and create new styles as well as distribute our beers to a wider spectrum of local beer drinkers.” The expansion’s completion is anticipated for fall 2016, and Abnormal Beer Company will remain open throughout the process – as will Abnormal Wine Company and The Cork & Craft Restaurant, also housed in the same building.

Rancho Bernardo Resident and 2014-2015 RB Honorary Mayor was recently honored with proclamations for her volunteerism and contributions to the community over the years. County Supervisor Dave Roberts presented her with a proclamation declaring Nov. 17, 2015 as Debbie Kurth Day in the County of San Diego. State Legislator Brian Maienschein gave her a similar proclamation naming Nov. 17, 2015 as Debbie Kurth Day throughout the State of California. Rounding out the series of presentations, Rancho Bernardo Business Association Board Member Marty Judge stepped in on behalf of Congressman Scott Peters to present the proclamation declaring the same date to be Debbie Kurth Day in the United States. A Wisconsin native, Debbie moved to Rancho Bernardo in 1989. She is treasurer for the RBBA and a board member for the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation, among other community commitments. Within the RBBA, she chairs or co-chairs the Door Prizes, Ribbon Cutting, Savour RB, Welcome, and Honorary Mayor committees.

Campus Groundbreaking Ceremony

Maranatha Christian Schools recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a groundbreaking ceremony on campus. The ceremony kicked off the first phase of a multi-year development plan, including a new high school building. The strategic plan was formulated last year through collaboration between faculty, staff, parents, students, and chapel leadership. Construction on the new high school building is scheduled to begin early this year and be completed by July 2016. It’s planned to house classrooms, two dedicated science labs, studio and digital art spaces, a teacher’s lounge, a student center, and more. Hundreds of students, parents, staff members, and other community members were in attendance, as was Pastor Ray Bentley, who founded the school. Councilman Mark Kersey attended to present a proclamation to Superintendent Jess Hetherington declaring that Nov. 18, 2015 is officially Maranatha Schools Day.

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Carmel Mountain Dental Care (CMDC) recently welcomed Dr. Marisa Lee, D.M.D., to their growing team. To avoid confusion between herself and fellow CMDC dentist Dr. H. Jonathan Lee, D.M.D. – no relation – she goes by Dr. Marisa. Born in Hawaii, Dr. Marisa was drawn towards dentistry from an early age. Sports-related injuries and poor eating habits resulted in a significant amount of dental care as a teenager, and she was inspired by her dentists’ patient, nonjudgmental care. “I personally understand the anxiety, discomfort, and pain patients experience with dentistry because I too was once a patient terrified of going to the dentist,” shared Dr. Marisa. “It is a blessing and a privilege to help each patient obtain a healthy, beautiful smile they love through empathetic and genuine dental care.” Dr. Marisa is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Society, Christian Medical and Dental Association, and San Diego County Dental Society.

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RB Honorary Mayor Applications

As of Jan. 1, applications are open for the 2016-2017 RB Honorary Mayor campaign. The campaign is the Rancho Bernardo Business Association’s (RBBA) largest yearly fundraising opportunity. Candidates will spend June through October of this year selling votes – a portion of the proceeds from each $5 vote will go towards nonprofit organizations within the community. Past campaigns have benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Diego, Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation, and Rancho Bernardo Historical Society. At the end of the campaign season, the candidate who has sold the most votes is inaugurated in November. The first runner-up will become deputy mayor. Over the course of their term, the honorary mayor presides over local events like ribbon cuttings, Savour RB, and the annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting. Interested community members should contact Joyce at 858-451-3406 or joyce@rbbaconnect.com to learn more by March 1. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, members of the RBBA, and live or work in Rancho Bernardo.

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Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center and the Warriors for Healing (W4H) Foundation are partnering to offer a free weekly yoga class at the recreation center for veterans, active duty military, and their families. The class will be led by Grace Flores, who has an active duty son. “We want to serve our military community, help them alleviate stress in their lives, and cultivate more resiliencies through the evidence-based science of yoga,” she explained. W4H was founded by San Diego resident and former NBC News war correspondent Brad Willis. Brad shared, “As a former war correspondent that faced traumatic stress after the loss of my career to a broken back and stage IV cancer, my compassion for our military heroes is immense.” He is committed to sharing the healing he found through yoga. The class will be held every Monday from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. For details contact Grace at 619-729-1691 or puragrace@att.net. Learn more at www.warriorsforhealing.org.

7th Annual Father Daughter Social

Maranatha Christian School’s (MCS) 7th Annual Father Daughter Social will be open to fathers and daughters from throughout the community. Whether or not they attend the school, girls of all ages are invited to bring their fathers or father figures – stepfathers, grandfathers, older brothers, and uncles are all welcome! – to enjoy an evening of music, dancing, dessert, and prizes. Last year, over 200 girls attended, and event organizers expect at least as many to turn out this year for a memorable night. The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the MCS campus. Tickets are $20 per father or father figure in advance, or $25 at the door. Daughters get in free, no matter how many want to attend. Contact Craig Chambliss at craig.chambliss@gmail.com with any questions about the event. Tickets can be found online at www.maranathachristianschools.org.

Auxiliary Unit Gives Back

The Rancho Bernardo Unit of the Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary was proud to celebrate its 20th Annual Poinsettia Sale. Every year the RB Unit sells poinsettia plants within the community to support a different program at Rady Children’s Hospital. The fundraiser was spearheaded by Tammy Young and resulted in approximately 1,250 plants sold, all of which were distributed within three days. This year the unit directed proceeds towards the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), which provides the highest level of medical care for sick children. The RB Unit is always open to community members interested in joining or learning more. “Our unit likes to have fun!” said Publicity Chair Marcie Sands. “We are a nice blend of ages and personalities, all with the best care of children at heart. We welcome all levels of involvement.” To learn more contact Membership Chairwoman Paula Fetcho at 858-774-3469 or prfetcho4@gmail.com, or visit www.rcharanchobernardo.com.

1st Annual Hot Cocoa Holiday Event

The Rancho Bernardo Community Council (RBCC) brought local residents together for a successful 1st Annual Hot Cocoa Holiday Event at the Windermere Homes and Estates office. Guests of all ages enjoyed hot cocoa, cookies, coloring, holiday games, and free photo opportunities with Santa Claus – played by County Supervisor Dave Roberts – Chanukah decorations, or elf and dreidel cut-outs. Seacrest Village donated holiday cookies; Peet’s Coffee & Tea donated hot cocoa; Denny’s, Olive Garden, and Marie Calendars donated crayons; and Shaun Wiley and Chris Johnson took photos. Attendees to the free get-together were encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or game to be donated to the Polinsky Children’s Center. “We wound up with three 36-gallon bags filled to the brim with wonderful toys and games,” shared RBCC President Robin Kaufman. Learn more about the RBCC and upcoming events at www.rbcommunitycouncil.com.

27th Annual Macy’s Museum Month

Museums throughout San Diego are gearing up for another great February with the return of Macy’s Museum Month. It’s a leap year, so San Diegans will have 29 days to delve into over 40 arts, culture, and science destinations at half-off the regular admission price. Last year almost 30,000 people participated in the event, which was founded in 1989 to foster awareness of San Diego’s incredibly varied cultural institutions. From the San Diego Museum of Art to the California Surf Museum to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, there’s something for everyone to explore. “Many of our member museums make February the hallmark for new exhibition launches,” said Theresa Kosen, San Diego Museum Council Executive Director. “We’re thrilled to see such a phenomenal landscape of cultural opportunities for locals and visitors to enjoy.” Participants can find Museum Month passes at any local Macy’s store – each pass is valid for up to four guests. Learn more and find the full directory of participating museums at www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org.

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Verrazzano resident Amber Yoo was recently recognized as a finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award. Amber attended the organization’s 22nd annual Women Who Mean Business reception and luncheon, held at Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, and emceed by Pat Brown of Pat Brown Productions and Susan Taylor of Scripps Health. The event is a celebration of dynamic women business leaders and the contributions they’ve made to San Diego’s business community. Amber is vice president of SKY Facial Plastic Surgery. She runs the practice while her husband, Dr. Sirius Yoo, serves as surgeon. This was her second consecutive year as a Women Who Mean Business finalist, and earlier in 2015 she was also honored as a finalist for San Diego Magazine’s Women of the Year Award. Amber serves as Director of Technology for Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, as well as supporting Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Spring Fling fundraiser every year.

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1. The Del Norte Nighthawks Freshmen Volleyball Team celebrates a great Fall 2015 season together. 2. San Diego Soccer Club Boys U9 were champions at the Oregon Chinook Cup. 3. Del Norte High School volleyball players celebrated Senior Night. 4. Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Rancho Bernardo Unit member Marcie Sands with Westwood Elementary students Ethan and Morgan Gravin, selling papers for Kids NewsDay. 5. The SKY Team held a team outing in 4S Ranch. 6. San Diego Soccer Club BU15 were semifinalists in the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships. 7. The Atomic Cobras were 4S Ranch BU14 soccer champions. 8. Reina Chu and Jessica Nakamoto, pictured with Coach Cherise Meoli, took first place medals at the Avocado East League tournament. 9. Dr. Melanie Duong would like to thank all the patients that made the annual Halloween party at her office a huge success. 10. Maranatha Christian School groundbreaking ceremony. Pictured: Craig Chambliss, Angeline Chambliss, Dana Dodds, Ron Harper, John Cook, Jess Hetherington, Ray Bentley, Glenn Hirashiki, Shawn Stone, George Chial, and Gary Priest.

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hen Del Norte High School opened in 2009, two dedicated parent-driven organizations put in roots as well. The Del Norte High School Parent Teacher Student Association, currently led by President Judy Simeroth, hosts a variety of annual programs ranging from the Reflections art competition to Red Ribbon Week to the celebratory Grad Nite at the end of each school year. The Del Norte High School Foundation, under the direction of President Jeff Erwin, helps fund school supplies, student counseling, professional development, and more. We spoke with each president to learn more about how the PTSA and Foundation unite the community in supporting local students.

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Q&A WITH

DEL NORTE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA PRESIDENT JUDY SIMEROTH

WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND THE DEL NORTE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA? Del Norte PTSA formed when the school opened in 2009-2010. Each Poway Unified school is encouraged to create a PTSA to support the students, teachers, and staff. We continue to grow as our student body grows both in numbers and needs.

AT-A-GLANCE PTSA PRESIDENT JUDY SIMEROTH Name: Judy Simeroth Community: 4S Ranch Education: B.A. Liberal Arts Family: Husband – Jesse; daughter – Jodi; son – Jake Hobbies: Swimming, knitting, hiking

WHAT IS THE OVERALL MISSION OF THE DNHS PTSA? The overall purpose of PTSA is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT FOLLOWING THAT MISSION? Through collaboration with the staff, commitment as a board, understanding the diversity in our school, respect of our volunteers and their contributions, and accountability to our members to achieve our mission statement. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR SCHOOLS TO HAVE PTSAS? We provide programs such as Red Ribbon Week, Reflections, scholarships to seniors, Teacher/Staff Appreciation, Adopt A Family, Mock SAT/PSAT Testing, and Student Services. HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH THE DNHS PTSA, AND WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT ROLE? My current role is president. I was asked to serve because I have presidential experience. I was PTA president at Stone Ranch Elementary for two years and remained on the board for the following four years in different board positions. WHAT ARE THE MOST REWARDING AND CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF YOUR ROLE WITH THE PTSA? I have been given the wonderful opportunity to work with caring and responsible board members, and I have been able to connect with many old and new faces in our community. The most challenging aspect is getting the word out to our parents that PTSA matters in high school. Parent participation is

needed and valuable. We have challenges in our school and as an involved parent the best weapon is to be informed. Stay connected and support your PTSAs through the high school years.

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WHAT IS MOST EXCITING ABOUT BEING A PART OF THE PTSA?

The Del Norte PTSA Board is filled with fantastic people. Mr. Mizel and his staff are always there to support us when we ask and we support them to the best of our ability.

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AT-A-GLANCE DEL NORTE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA Name: Del Norte High School PTSA President: Judy Simeroth Website: www.delnortenighthawks.com Email: jsimeroth@cox.net

The officers on the board include: Executive Vice President Claudia Deney – she is our beating heart of gold; First VP Membership Jillian Tribble – creativity runs through her veins; Second VP Programs Susan Sullivan – keeps us on track; Third VP Ways and Means Kim Zupnick – never see her without a smile; and Fourth VP Grad Nite Brandi Louis – organized and hard-working, and every senior will appreciate her.

fun all-nighter at Miramar Speedway. We load our seniors in buses and take them to the destination. There are security guards galore who ensure nobody comes in and nobody goes out. An evening filled with food, fun, games, entertainment, and an alcohol-free environment where grads are safe from the roads.

Officers also include: Financial Secretary and Web Master Lynn Aguilera – our board angel; Recording Secretary Kathy Garriott – sweet and catches every word; Treasurer Denise Mooradain – a wiz with numbers; Auditor Stephanie Brinsfield – keeps us in good standing with the IRS; Historian Debi Renken – she has a wealth of knowledge; Volunteer Coordinator Arlene Ashton – our fearless past president; Parliamentarian Evi Haux – she can quote rules with a smile; Character Counts Co-Chair Agi Barad – always willing to pitch in and help; and Character Counts Co-Chair Ana Rubio – our middle school connection.

Our main fundraiser is membership. It costs $11 to become an adult member and $7 for students. We also participate in the eScrip programs through Ralphs. Income is generated by registering your Ralphs card.

CAN YOU HIGHLIGHT ANY UPCOMING SIGNIFICANT DATES? We are hosting Grad Nite for our seniors the evening after graduation. It is a safe and

DOES THE PTSA HOLD FUNDRAISERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR?

HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY HELP CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORK THAT THE PTSA DOES? We support and encourage the leadership of our student body. We acknowledge that our student body is very diverse and we support all children. I encourage parents to become members of the PTSA so that we can continue to financially support all of our programs. IF SOMEONE WANTS TO HELP THE CAUSE, HOW CAN THEY BE A PART OF THE PTSA? It is easy to be part of the PTSA. Arlene

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Ashton is our volunteer coordinator. Her contact information is on our website, which can be accessed through the Parents dropdown menu on the Del Norte High School website. You can be put on our volunteer email database and we will reach out when we are in need of volunteers during the year. You can also contact me to discuss any leadership roles. WHAT ARE YOUR LONG-TERM AND SHORTTERM GOALS FOR THE DNHS PTSA? My long-term and short-term goals are the same. Increase membership and increase awareness for parent involvement. WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THE MOST IN REGARDS TO THIS UPCOMING YEAR? I look forward during my term as president to supporting and speaking on behalf of children and youth in our schools, in our community, and before governmental bodies that make decisions affecting our children. HOW CAN PEOPLE GO ABOUT FINDING OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PTSA? Go to the Del Norte High School website, hover over the Parents section of the menu, and select PTSA from the drop-down menu.

Q&A WITH

FOUNDATION PRESIDENT JEFF ERWIN

WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND THE DEL NORTE HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION? The DNHS Foundation was formed to help provide our students with whatever resources necessary to assist in their success. Funds for our schools from the state of California have for many years fallen short. For example, several of our departments have a high demand for consumable products. Science and art specifically have items in the classrooms that need to be replaced on a regular basis. In addition, the culture of the school starts at the top and cascades down. We are here to support our great teachers who are setting the tone for learning on a daily basis. No one is too old to be appreciated and when someone feels good about themselves it reflects in their overall performance. Every year we gain a little more momentum as we are able to provide more for the school and become more visible on campus and the neighborhood. We started out very modestly with simple campaigns to raise money for the school. WHAT IS THE OVERALL MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION? Our Foundation's mission statement is: Funding our Future, Supporting our Nighthawks. Today's students are the future of our country and we want to give our Nighthawks a leg up on the competition. HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT FOLLOWING THAT MISSION? The Foundation works very closely with our fearless leader and principal Mr. Greg Mizel. I can’t begin to tell you how fortunate the Nighthawk Community is to have such an inspirational leader. His passion for learning and support for his team is unwavering. We very much look to Greg to see where we can be most effective with our gifts to the school. One project was particularly telling to me. We helped to fund an additional counselor whose sole mission was to reach out to those kids who won’t necessarily advocate for themselves. This just confirmed to me that every student is important, not just those who excel. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR SCHOOLS TO HAVE FOUNDATIONS? Historically, a nonprofit foundation helped to

AT-A-GLANCE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT JEFF ERWIN Name: Jeff Erwin Community: Escondido for 17 Years Education: San Diego State University Family: Wife – Sharon; son– Kai; daughter – Madison Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy camping and cooking. When I say cooking it is more the love of my wife's cooking! She is a gourmet cook and I am really just here to do the grilling. As far as interests, I enjoy entertaining and hanging out with friends. We all work so hard we need to remember to slow down and enjoy life and what better way to do that than with the people you care about.

provide nice extras for the schools. This is no longer the case. Unfortunately district funding to schools has been cut short in many ways. It is important to have a Foundation to help fund those programs that are either short in funding or have been completely defunded by the school district. HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH THE DNHS FOUNDATION, AND WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT ROLE? I am the president of the Foundation. It seems as if I am the consummate volunteer. My wife and I have a strong belief in being involved in our children’s lives and giving back to the community. We have been involved in youth sports programs in various positions and when it was time for

the kids to move into high school this seemed a natural environment for me to get involved. WHAT ARE THE MOST REWARDING AND CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF YOUR ROLE WITH THE FOUNDATION? In that we are a volunteer organization, it can be difficult to keep everyone focused on our target. Lets face it, we all lead very busy lives. Most people have wonderful intentions but life oftentimes gets in the way. In this position I know that we may not have the participation level needed to provide all that we hope to achieve. But whatever effort we are able to provide certainly will enhance the experience for our children and staff.

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Left to right: Jillian Tribble, Debi Renken, Judy Simeroth, Missi Faucher, Carol Ware, Brandi Louis, Agi Barad, Kathy Garriott, Claudia Deney, Jeff Erwin, Michael Sadegh, Arlene Ashton, Lynn Aguilera, Denise Mooradain

WHAT IS MOST EXCITING ABOUT BEING A PART OF THE FOUNDATION? The most exciting part is knowing that we play a small part in making the lives of others better. If we can help provide the tools to make high school a better experience and touch the lives of today's youth in a positive manner, that is exciting. CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT SOME OF THE OTHER KEY PLAYERS IN THE FOUNDATION? We are very happy to have Michael Sadegh as our treasurer. Michael just joined the board this year as his daughter Deena was an incoming freshman. Michael is a graduate of San Diego State University and has been exceptional in watching over our finances. Special Events Chair Carol Ware has joined us this year, also with an incoming freshman. Director of Social Media Christine Bilange has been on the board for about four years and has been instrumental in helping with everything. There is nothing that she won’t get involved with. We are also very happy to have Missi Faucher on the board. Missi is our secretary. She took a small sabbatical after graduating her first daughter and then having her daughter Kyra start at Del Norte in 2013. CAN YOU HIGHLIGHT ANY UPCOMING SIGNIFICANT DATES? As of now, the board is leaning towards hosting a gala event in the spring. As soon as we have details we will be reaching out to our parents and the community. DOES THE FOUNDATION HOLD FUNDRAISERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR? Absolutely. We start our planning process about a month before the start of the academic year. Following the planning process, we kick off our first

fundraising campaign during the registration week, followed by our back-to-school night event. We also have a big direct mailer campaign toward the middle of the school year. In addition, the Foundation coordinates email efforts with the school in order to keep the Foundation in the minds of our parent as they can always make an electronic donation at www.dnhsfoundation.org/donate/donate-online.

But in general, we hold meetings the first Monday of every month that are open for anyone to attend. If you are interested in just helping with specific projects you are welcome to go to our website and send us an email. We will absolutely have someone reach out to recruit you!

HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY HELP TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORK THAT THE FOUNDATION DOES?

My goal for this fiscal year is to reach our goal of raising $80,000 for the school. I hope that as I step down at the end of the year someone will step up and continue to improve on the path that we have started.

Without our donors we cannot survive, and our parents are the greatest resource and reason for the Foundation's existence. We can never thank them enough for all of their generous donations. In addition, most employers have policies that match employee donations. This matching policy is probably the single most effective way to increase value for any donation. So, I plead to our parents to spread the goals and mission of our Foundation to other parents and their employers so we can flock together and soar. IF SOMEONE WANTS TO HELP THE CAUSE, HOW CAN THEY BE A PART OF THE FOUNDATION? We are always looking for help at the Foundation, and more specifically we need help in the web development area now.

AT-A-GLANCE

DEL NORTE HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION Name: Del Norte High School Foundation President: Jeff Erwin Website: www.dnhsfoundation.org

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WHAT ARE YOUR LONG-TERM AND SHORTTERM GOALS FOR THE DNHS FOUNDATION?

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THE MOST IN REGARDS TO THIS UPCOMING YEAR? The Foundation has been looking for a signature event that we can host annually as our main fundraiser. We were circumvented by fire a couple years ago from holding a golf event and this year we are working hard to identify and actually host our first annual! HOW CAN PEOPLE GO ABOUT FINDING OUT MORE INFORMATION? The school puts out a Month at a Glance calendar which lists our meeting times and dates. For more information you can go to our website or see us on Facebook at DNHS Foundation. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD? We wanted again to publicly thank all of our donor parents, their employers, and local businesses that support the Foundation. We greatly appreciate the awesome hard work of principal Greg Mizel and the rest of the Nighthawk staff, faculty, and volunteers. You are all the reasons for allowing our students to achieve more at school. Thank you. 

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hay and Jason Galloway are thrilled to be the new owners of 4S Dance Academy, and they’re building a strong community of dancers, instructors, and parents. “Our studio offers a safe environment for our dancers to face challenges and accelerate growth. We are a small, family-run business, and we love knowing every student, parent,

In addition to new ownership, 4S Dance Academy also has a new and convenient location. “We are now located in the Westwood Shopping Center. Our new studio is a dedicated dance space with a convenient student pick-up and drop-off area and ample parking,” revealed Shay. 4S Dance Academy was established by Lauri-Michelle and Ben Houk in 2010 as a sister school to the San Elijo Dance and Music Academy (SEDMA). 4S Dance Academy is a “OFFERING TOP QUALITY AND ballet-based school which also PERSONALIZED DANCE TRAINING WITH offers tap, jazz, contemporary, and lyrical. Shay professed, “Ballet THIS FAMILY-FOCUSED provides the foundation for dancers PHILOSOPHY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY.” to excel in all dance genres.” Students at 4S Dance Academy learn proper classroom etiquette, discipline, and technique while having fun. “It doesn’t matter the age or level, our students always learn something new and leave class with a smile on their face. Our students feel safe, motivated, and ready to express and challenge themselves in class, furthering their growth as they mature as dancers and in life,” stated Shay. A graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Shay trained at several prestigious schools and danced and sibling by name. Offering top quality and professionally with the Nevada Ballet Theatre in personalized dance training with this familyLas Vegas, as well as Nova Ballet in Tempe, AZ. focused philosophy is our top priority,” related She has taught ballet for more than 18 years at Shay, who also serves as artistic director for many reputable schools including SEDMA and the studio. the Los Angeles Ballet School, the official school

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of Los Angeles Ballet. Shay and all of the dance instructors at 4S Dance Academy are committed to offering precise training in the nurturing and caring environment which smaller class sizes provide. “Each of our teachers were either hand-selected or referred to us based on their professional dance and teaching experience,” shared Shay. 4S Dance Academy students range in age from 2.5 years to 18 years. As stated enthusiastically by Shay, adult classes are also offered. For more information about 4S Dance Academy visit www.4Sdanceacademy.com. 

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el Norte High School (DNHS) recently hosted the Del Norte Invitational Field Tournament, the first marching band tournament held at the school. In addition to trophies per band and auxiliary classification, prizes were given for overall Percussion and sweepstakes awards for Auxiliary, Band, Music Effect, Music Performance, Percussion, Visual Effect, and Visual Performance. San Marcos High School won the overall Percussion award as well as the sweepstakes awards for Auxiliary, Band, Music Effect, Music Performance, Visual Effect, and Visual Performance. Rancho Bernardo High School took home the sweepstakes in Percussion. As the host school, DNHS performed as an exhibition. Learn more about music at DNHS by visiting www.dnhsmusic.org. 

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Recycling for Tots 4S RANCH GIRL SCOUTS GIVE BACK THROUGH RECYCLING PROJECT

wo local Girl Scouts from 4S Ranch recently raised over $400 through recycling for Toys for Tots. Lily McKissen is a seventh grader at Oak Valley Middle School, and Cecelia Hormovitis is a seventh grader at La Jolla Country Day. The girls are longtime friends and teamed up to address two important issues: recycling and local children in need. Lily and Cecelia began by collecting empty bottles and cans from neighbors. After turning in the recyclables, they used the money earned to finance lemonade stands. They also held a garage sale with items donated by neighbors and friends. “It was a lot of work but we were doing it together and had a great time,” the girls shared. “We feel really grateful for all the things we have and want to help families who are not as fortunate as ours.” They were able to use the money raised to purchase toys for Toys for Tots, but Lily and Cecelia decided they weren’t finished there. They began a new phase of their philanthropic campaign in December by reaching out to the community for help gathering more toys. Shay Realtors and St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church hosted Toys for Tots donation boxes on Lily and Cecelia’s behalf. Thanks to the community’s support, they were able to double the number of toys they had collected.

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program collects new toys every year to distribute to less fortunate children during the holiday season. Learn more about the San Diego County program at www.san-diego-ca.toysfortots.org. 

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:::: REAL ESTATE PROFILE

At-A-Glance Name of Business: Deanne Motsenbocker Real Estate Owner: Deanne Motsenbocker Years in Position: 10 Year of Establishment: 2005 Address: 12780 High Bluff Dr., San Diego, CA 92130 Website: www.MotsenbockerRealEstate.com Email: DeanneMots@gmail.com Phone: 858-444-MOTS (6687) Description of business: Deanne Motsenbocker Real Estate guides clients in successfully buying and selling homes and investment properties throughout the San Diego area. Based out of Keller Williams Realty in Carmel Valley, Deanne Motsenbocker Real Estate strives to give all clients a first-class real estate experience and exceed their expectations.

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eanne Motsenbocker Real Estate is founded on honest relationships and good communication. “I consider it an honor and privilege to be trusted with what to most people is their largest and most important investment – their home,” said Deanne. She’s proud that her business has grown primarily through client referrals. “People feel they are helping their friends and family by referring them to me when they need a Realtor,” she said. “I believe strongly in treating every client with the special attention they deserve.” That special attention begins from the moment someone starts considering buying or selling a home and reaches out for advice, and lasts beyond the close of escrow. She helps sellers by providing market information, strategies, and staging, and she loves finding just the right home for buyers. Whether clients are searching for their first home, seeking a larger home as their family grows, or downsizing as children

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move out, Deanne knows how to listen and learn what is important to people, and has a penchant for helping them achieve their goals. As a Certified Negotiation Expert, she excels at bringing people together and guiding them through a smooth escrow and closing. Afterwards, she’s always available to answer questions about home ownership or provide service referrals. Real estate runs in the family, and Deanne started out with a formidable body of knowledge from day one. “My mother had been a Realtor for 45 years, so I knew firsthand the commitment it takes to have a successful real estate business,” explained Deanne. She combined her understanding of real estate with the experience gathered from other branches of her career. After earning her degree in Journalism and Advertising from University of Oregon, Deanne bought and sold radio and TV advertising in San Diego, honing her business and negotiation skills. She later returned to school to earn a master’s degree

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in Counseling and School Psychology – as a single mother of young children, she wanted to work on a school calendar schedule. “As my children got older, though, the real estate bug was biting,” said Deanne with a smile. She launched her business in Northern California in 2005, and finally moved herself and her business to San Diego when she bought a Del Sur home in 2010. This past December, Deanne celebrated her 10th anniversary in real estate, and she’s excited to bring her expertise and enthusiasm into the next 10 years of connecting with clients.  SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT

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og rolling is a sport Holly Zamoyski has practiced her entire life. She grew up in a Seattle neighborhood called Laurelhurst where, rain or shine, summer days were spent at a neighbor’s beach club, log rolling. As a shy child, the versatility appealed to her. “I felt perfectly comfortable and accepted if I was quiet up on the log,” Holly said. “Similarly, if I wanted a conversation, one was often available with the other people on the log.” Now she returns to Seattle every summer to revisit this passion, but Holly also rolls right along here in San Diego. The sport is a great upper body workout and agility challenge – as the initial ‘up-then-fall’ pattern improves to more ‘up’ than ‘fall’, it is a core and leg strengthener. “At every level smiles and laughs are inevitable with crazy falls into the water!” Holly shared. Last year, Holly read an article about the increasing popularity of log rolling in the U.S. A Minnesota company called Key Log sparked her interest and she was excited to find they were coming to San Diego to demonstrate their synthetic logs. She was able to buy one of her own, which, attached to the back of her black van, has turned into a recognizable feature around town. Some people ask what the log looks like, and what’s in the red tube. “No, that’s the log. It’s not in that red tube, it is that red tube,” she laughed. She’s used the log in Mission Bay, high school and backyard pools, and even open ocean. “Every group I’ve introduced the log to loves it, whether they participate or spectate.” The whole family loves the water – Holly’s husband is an All-American water polo player, and her three children, ages 16, 13, and 10, also play water polo. They’ve recently put in a backyard pool for all of their water activities. Now that she has these advantages, Holly expects to improve and compete in the 2016 master’s novice log rolling competition held in Minnesota each summer. She plans to promote and support log rolling in San Diego by sharing all she has learned through Key Logs, with a hope for designing her own line of recreational logs someday. “One of my favorite parts about log rolling is the unique vantage point. I enjoy being up there and seeing the 360 degrees of water views and activity around me.” 

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he enthusiastic Signature Orthodontics team is dedicated to giving community members something to smile about. “Signature Orthodontics was founded in 2012 in order to bring great orthodontics with a commitment to excellent customer service to the people of 4S Ranch,” said Dr. John Jerome, the practice’s owner. Dr. Jerome is a Board Certified Orthodontist and a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. He served as an active duty dental officer in the United States Navy and in the Navy Reserves. Signature Orthodontics offers complimentary consultations and provides a wide range of services, including Invisalign, Clear Braces, Damon Braces, traditional braces, digital impressions, and accelerated orthodontics. The practice serves adults, teenagers, and children age seven or older. “Every child should have their first orthodontic visit at age seven,” said Dr. Jerome. “This is when the permanent teeth are erupting and the bite is taking shape.” Dr. Jerome’s emphasis on continuing education for himself and the entire team

means Signature Orthodontics excels at helping patients find their smile. “People who want a beautiful smile done with ease and efficiency choose Signature Orthodontics,” said Dr. Jerome. “We offer the utmost customer service and attention to detail.” Signature Orthodontics also stays up-to-date with the latest technologies and highest quality materials. “Because of our commitment to our patients’ orthodontic experiences, we use only the highest quality dental materials,” said Dr. Jerome. “We feel that with better dental materials come greater treatment efficiency and improved aesthetics, comfort, and results.” The easy, comfortable experience begins before patients even set foot in the office – the convenient location offers plenty of parking. Once inside, Dr. Jerome explained, “At Signature Orthodontics we pride ourselves on having no wait times.” The atmosphere is fun, clean, and relaxed. The talented team makes sure patients are involved and educated at every step of treatment, taking any uncertainty out of the

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Real Estate Matters How Will Rising Rates Affect the Real Estate Market in 2016? by SCOTT VOAK

nterest rates are rising. Heading into 2016, this one factor will have the largest effect on home prices. Rising rates have the potential to trap people in their current home and make it harder for new buyers to enter the market, but they also could force more homes to be listed for sale. Whichever dominates will determine where prices will go. Rising rates limit purchasing power. A family that purchased a 2,000-square-foot home in our area in 2012 paid about $500,000 and had a mortgage payment (with taxes) of about $2,500. If the family had an additional $750/month of debt payments, the income required for that purchase was around $95,000. Today, that home is worth approximately $650,000, a 150% increase in the family’s investment. However, if that family wants to move up to a 2,800-square-foot home in the same neighborhood, they are looking at a price today of $875,000. Even with the increased equity, higher rates push the payment up $2,000 a month, requiring an income of roughly $155,000, a 60% increase in three years. You can substitute values to fit any price range, but the point is many families are going to find that they have to make the smaller home work – they just can’t move up. This will significantly reduce sales activity as not only can these families not purchase a larger home, but will stay in the smaller home to keep their kids in the school district. This lower demand for move-up homes, but it also lowers the supply of the homes they would be moving from. This creates upward pressure at the lower end of the market due to lack of supply and downward pressure at the upper end due to lack of available buyers.

On the other hand, many people took advantage of 5 and 10-year interest only loans to purchase homes in the last decade. A 10-year interest only loan that rolls into a 20-year amortization loan will see payments jump up to 80-90%. Since rates are up, these owners can’t refinance. The choice is make the higher payment or sell the house. So rising rates may cause some people to hold onto homes when they want to sell and others to sell when they want to stay. From what I am seeing, I think we are more likely to see a reduction in inventory that will cause an increase in price. So, while you may be stuck in a home that’s a bit too small, the consolation is that the value will rise, creating increased equity for you and your family. 

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Price

10570 Clasico Court 16069 Wayne Hill

4 3

3 3

2,142 1,778

$685,000 $690,000

17659 Ralphs Ranch Road 16353 Fox Valley Drive

5 5

4 4

3,262 4,138

$900,000 $901,000

18003 Chieftain Court

2,317

$709,500

17987 Cabela Drive

3,655

$915,000

15726 Kristen Glen

2,047

$711,000

15898 Angeline Place

3,101

$962,350

15483 Bristol Ridge Terrace

1,969

$716,500

7668 Via Vivaldi

3,117

$1,000,000

16055 Oxford Hill

2,000

$725,000

8451 Lower Scarborough Court

3,278

$1,079,000

17020 Botero Drive

1,675

$730,000

14586 Via Bergamo

3,788

$1,115,000

18150 Moon Song

2,857

$732,500

14570 Luna Media

3,570

$1,138,000

17983 Cassia Place

2,372

$745,000

7507 Garden Court

3,861

$1,145,000

11582 Box Elder Way

2,410

$750,000

16167 Deer Ridge Court

4,053

$1,155,648

15020 Dove Creek Road

2,492

$765,000

8163 Lazy River Road

3,585

$1,200,000

11311 Monticook Court

2,589

$770,000

9324 Fostoria Court

4,105

$1,255,000

16910 Silver Crest Drive

2,455

$770,000

15485 Tanner Ridge Road

4,152

$1,286,000

17110 Ralphs Ranch

2,564

$780,100

7444 Las Lunas

4,104

$1,325,000

16930 Silver Crest

3,282

$790,000

8341 Santaluz Village Green East

2,248

$1,330,000

15669 Via Montecristo

2,473

$790,000

8537 Mapleton Court

3,951

$1,330,000

10136 Lone Dove Street

2,886

$810,000

14510 Las Haciendas

3,706

$1,400,000

17133 Silver Pine Road

3,185

$820,000

8169 Santaluz Village Green South

2,900

$1,450,000

17935 Toltec Court

2,556

$838,500

7857 Doug Hill

3,706

$1,450,000

16315 Alipaz

2,809

$860,000

7741 Briza Placida

4,735

$1,480,000

10668 Olivera Avenue

2,692

$862,000

7833 Vista Lazanja

3,990

$1,549,000

16329 Santa Cristobal Street

2,861

$865,000

16737 Quietwood Lane

4,379

$1,659,000

15910 Dyer Lane

2,685

$867,419

17172 Reflections Circle

4,389

$1,667,500

16041 Newton Hill

3,059

$875,000

10287 Winecreek Court

4,854

$1,840,000

15670 New Park Terrace

2,613

$875,000

14926 Encendido

6,906

$2,800,000

15904 Dyer Lane

3,049

$886,162

7576 Montien

7,100

$3,250,000

15909 Dyer Lane

3,049

$895,340

(complete list of homes sold in 92127 at www.92127magazine.com)

Information is compiled from a variety of databases and published by Susco Media Inc. for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Sales statistics are not affiliated with or provided by any participating advertiser or real estate professional contained in this publication. Properties contained in this list and online were sold by a variety of real estate brokers. Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.

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Green and Blue... Let’s Keep It That Way!

s your New Year’s resolution to reduce your carbon footprint, or make small steps towards helping the environment? Take inspiration from Del Norte’s students attempting to improve our shared world. Del Norte’s leading movement for environmental change is a club called Ecofuture. Ecofuture aims to “make the world a greener place one small act a time.” Not only is the club responsible for the entire recycling system on campus, members also travel around the city of San Diego participating in park and beach cleanups, planting trees, and fundraising through their annual E-waste event in January. Their next

immediate goal is composting, and their ultimate goal is creating a greener campus. Their overall message? “To bring awareness to the students of Del Norte, and promote an eco-friendly lifestyle” says Co-President Samantha Tran. Another changemaker on campus is Madeleine Everhart, who founded the club Going Green this year. With aspirations of selling produce at lunch, she says, “We are trying to create a healthier future for young adults at Del Norte through different options at lunch. Our plans are to construct a hydroponic greenhouse to grow the fruits and vegetables.”

Aside from being involved in clubs, students help by altering their lifestyles. Simple things students partake in are using reusable water bottles and food containers, recycling at home, and reducing shower time and overall water usage. The efforts of these exceptional students will help assure our school stays green, and Nighthawks continue to soar in crystal clear skies. 

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he ZCode Media team was thrilled to host the 1st Annual Let Loose Party – an event to celebrate our magazines, our communities, and the businesses who make 92127 Magazine and our other publications possible. During the night of live music, catered cocktails, and networking, Publisher Derrick Breaux and Creative Director Tyler McElhaney presented awards to just a few of the many who’ve shown their support over the years. Business of the Year went to Scripps Health, and Business Spotlight Champion was Therapeutic Literacy Center. Merchant Profile of the Year was Solar Union. Voak Homes was named Real Estate Watch Champion, and Realtor of the Year went to Kindred Real Estate. Advertorial of the Year was shared by Serenity Dental Spa and Dr. Pham with 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, and Torrey Pines Pediatric Dentistry. Charter Member Champions were 4 Sun Pool, Brian Davey, DDS, Danceology, Gyminny Kids, North County Soccer Park, Skoglin Homes, and Total K9. Finally, Partner of the Year went to Luther Burbank Mortage. 

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1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH ORAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING 12:30 p.m. 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAYS ZUMBA WITH MISS HARUMI 9 a.m.

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How does the 4S Ranch Library offer so many fabulous programs? With help from Friends of the Library of course! Join the Friends of the Library at 4S Ranch and your tax deductible $15 membership fee helps guarantee these programs will continue and improve.

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THURSDAYS PRESCHOOL STORYTIME WITH MISS KATHLEEN For children ages 3-5 10:30 a.m. CRAFTS FOR A CAUSE Arts and crafts for grades K-3 4:30 p.m. FRIDAYS TODDLER TIME WITH MISS KATHLEEN Songs and storys for children under 3 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. HOMEWORK CENTER One-on-one tutoring for grades K-9 Sign-ups required 4 p.m. 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAYS CHESS CLUB WITH COACH LAM All ages welcome 2 P.M.

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