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Local Community News & Info The latest registration information
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The Mortgage Minute & recent home sales in 92127
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What’s for Dinner?
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Getting to Know the Wadhwas
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Out & About
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Local Merchant Profile
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Student Stars
Try your neighbor’s recipe Wadhwas at home in 4S Ranch Local community pictures Making sushi with owner of Fujiyama
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Community Chalkboard
Attorney helps with sensitive housing issues A fun place to share messages!
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:::: FROM THE PUBLISHER Isn’t this a great place to live and play? Residents in Santaluz, 4S Ranch, Del Sur, Westwood, High Country West, Santa Fe Valley and the surrounding area are blessed with so many recreation opportunities and special amenities -- we, perhaps at times, take things a little for granted. Many nearby communities struggle to raise funding for libraries, new parks, and youth facilities; however, as 92127 Magazine readers discovered in the last issue, our area already has a wonderful library facility, offering a number of services and special classes and seminars. And, in this issue beginning on page 28, readers get a fascinating glimpse of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego 4S Ranch Branch -- yet another magnificent local facility (multi-million dollar cost handled by Newland Communities). For those readers unfamiliar with the club, it’s large (about 24,000 square feet!) and it offers a wide variety of activities for our local youths (especially in grades K-8). And it has a computer lab, with 20 stations. And a full kitchen, an arts and crafts room, and a two-court gymnasium. And a junior Olympic pool, a slide and plunge pool, and a children’s splash area. Oh, and a gamesroom. The club offers dozens of programs, including an after-school session, volleyball and basketball leagues, swimming lessons and lots more. It’s another special part of a really special place. And I’m really happy to call it home. Enjoy the read.
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community events & information 5/1
4S Ranch pool opens for the season Boys and Girls Club
5/3 Registration begins for Summer Camps Boys and Girls Club 5/7 RBLL Golf Tournament Registration Due www.RBLL.org 5/9 Mothers Day!!! All you Dads and Kids take extra care of Mom today!!! 5/11 RB Little League Golf Tournament www.RBLL.org 5/13 7:00 p.m. 5/15 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. Summer Swim lesson sign-ups - Westwood Club 5/23 5/23
8:00 am to 1:00 pm Joslyn-Lake Hodges Lawn Bowling Club Community Yard Sale - RB Community Park www.joslynlakehodgeslbc.com 11:00 a.m. Country Fair - Westwood Club - Open to public www.rbwestwoodclub.com
6/14 thru 8/13 Westwood Summer camps Members & non-members www.rbwestwoodclub.com 6/14 Thru 7/29 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. Ray Smith Tennis Camp at Westwood Members and non-members www.rbwestwoodclub.com 6/20 Treat DAD to a fun day!!! Happy Fathers day to all of the dads!!! 6/28 thru 7/1 Westwood Junior Lifeguard Camp Members only www.rbwestwoodclub.com Pre-order for 4S Ranch 4th of July Fireworks event tickets online starting in June at www.4SConnect.com (dates & events subject to change)
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Frozen Ropes Spring Break Camps (see ad below)
VelocitySports - www.velocitySP.com/sandiego
06/14 to 06/18 Indoor Baseball Camps 06/21 to 06/25 Ourdoor Baseball Camps 06/28 to 07/02 Outdoor Baseball Camps
Joimo Sports and Recreational Activities - www.joimo.com
League Info Youth Basketball Sign-Ups - 4S Ranch Boys & Girls Club
1st - 8th grade. 4/5 - 5/7 (Late Registration 5/14)
Football and Cheer Sign-Ups - Nighthawks Youth Football
Youth Football training Friday nights from 05/07 to 06/11 Youth Football speed and agility training 06/14 to 7/22
5/6 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at 4S Ranch Community Park 5/16 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Coffee Bean
Co-ed 8v8 open dodgeball 05/12 to 6/30 4S Ranch Sports Park
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Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Rec. Center Dodgeball
Every Tuesday night 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free - open to ages 6 – 13
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:::: REAL ESTATE WATCH Jeff Ciccarella and Eric Olsen are mortgage professionals with General Mortgage Corporation located in Rancho Bernardo.
Great News!
for California Homebuyers
In late March, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation that will provide a state tax credit of up to $10,000 to Californians who are buying their first home or purchasing a brand new home. New Home Tax Credit & First-Time Buyer Tax Credit: A qualified principal residence must: • Be a single family residence, either detached or attached • Be eligible for the California property tax homeowner’s exemption, and • Be occupied by the taxpayer as their principal residence for a minimum of 2 years immediately following the purchase of the home In addition, for buyers to be eligible for the New Home Tax Credit, sellers must certify
that the property has never been occupied. For purposes of the First-Time Buyer Credit, a first-time buyer is any individual who has not owned a home in the three years prior to purchase. Eligibility: Taxpayers will not be eligible for either tax credit if the taxpayer (1) was allowed a 2009 New Home Credit, (2) is under 18 years old, (3) is related to the seller (or if the taxpayer’s spouse is related), or (4) is a dependent. Dates: Close of escrow dates between May 1, 2010, and before January 1, 2011. The credit is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and maybe limited in supply. Please contact us for more information! ¢
CONTACT INFORMATION: Jeff Ciccarella & Eric Olsen Loan Officers General Mortgage Corporation (858) 673-5794
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11268 Grassy Trail Dr
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9838 Fieldthorn St
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15869 Concord Ridge Terrace
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15809 Sunnyfield Pl
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16746 Prairie Fawn Ct
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15528 Lofty Trail Ct
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17217 4S Ranch Pkwy
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11225 Mayan Ct
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14716 Via Mantova
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17024 New Rochelle Way
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495,000
9873 Deer Trail Dr
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17763 Azucar Way
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7977 Purple Sage
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11390 Capilla Rd
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505,000
15128 Cross Stone Dr
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800,000
16322 Calloway Drive
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535,000
14584 Caminito Lazanja
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810,000
11475 Windy Summit Pl
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532,500
16705 Santanella St
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16584 Manassas St
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16266 Pinto Ridge Dr
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11155 Calenda Rd
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14409 Caminito Lazanja Rd
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850,000
16440 Snowbells Ln
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539,000
8305 E Santaluz Village Grn
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850,000
17943 Cassia Pl
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555,000
16236 Deer Trail Ct
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895,000
10016 Baylee Ln
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525,000
7828 Vista Lazanja
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900,000
16953 Silver Pine Rd
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635,000
16174 Cayenne Ridge Rd
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910,000
10044 Baylee Ln
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606,000
7783 Tierra Tesoro
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930,000
17742 Azucar Way
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600,000
15616 New Park Terrace St
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900,000
16910 Silver Crest Dr
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2455
640,000
14244 Caminito Lazanja
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1,050,000
8332 New Park Ln
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2567
654,500
8306 The Landing Way
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1,525,000
9878 Fox Valley Way
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3055
690,000
17212 Country Girl
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4800
1,275,000
15586 New Park Terrace
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3044
747,584
17947 Corazon Pl
4
4
3625
1,525,000
15617 Via Montecristo
4
4
2843
692,900
7986 Doug Hill Rd
5
8
5816
1,720,000
16691 4S Ranch Parkway
5
3
3182
708,000
8123 City Lights Way
4
5
4610
1,840,000
17153 Russet St
4
3
2505
715,000
8115 City Lights Way
4
6
5315
1,750,000
16135 Cayenne Creek Pl
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3
3207
725,000
7631 Iluminado
5
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6425
2,175,000
17051 Silver Pine Road
4
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3237
720,000
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:::: IN OUR OWN BACKYARD | Local outdoor adventures
Lake Hodges
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No Bean Chili Appetizer INGREDIENTS: 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened 15 oz can of No Bean Chili 4 oz can of Diced Green Chilies* 1/2 onion, diced 1 bag grated cheese (whichever you prefer) 1 bag tortilla chips DIRECTIONS:
1. Press cream cheese down on the bottom of a dish of choice 2. Spread No Bean Chili
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4. Spread onions and top with cheese.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. 6. Serve hot with chips
*If you like it spicy, you can substitute diced jalapeno peppers!
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Wadhwa Family Truly at Home in 4S Ranch
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shish Wadhwa lived in eight different states before moving to San Diego County from Huntington Beach. His wife, Nehal, resided in seven. “We wanted a community that was kid friendly,” said Nehal, mother of Jayna, age six, and Alisha, age five. “We knew we wanted parks, great schools, amenities and great neighbors. 4S Ranch was one of the only communities in the area at the time that offered that mix.” Ashish is a medical doctor and surgeon – actually a board certified Otolaryngologist (a specialist in the medical and surgical treatment of pediatric and adult head disorders) – and opened Rancho Ear, Nose and Throat in Poway in 2004. After graduating from Penn State University, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Thomas Jefferson University Medical School. He and Nehal moved the family to the area from Huntington Beach after he completed residency at the University of California in Irvine. Nehal, who has a degree in Accounting and Finance from University of Texas in Austin, began her career at Enron (but as an analyst – and not in the accounting department, she notes) and is a former operations manager for McMaster-Car Supply Co. 14
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and a licensed real estate broker. Now she is primarily at home with the children now (though she assists in Ashish’s practice a few days a week). Both Ashish and Nehal had fathers in nuclear engineering. They originally met in high school in Tennessee, though they went separate ways to college. After Nehal graduated, they reunited and married 11 years ago. Living in 4S Ranch, they appear to be flourishing as a family. Jayna and Alisha play piano and soccer; takes swimming and gymnastic lessons; and enjoy arts and crafts, books, cooking and sports. Ashish enjoys music and amateur photography, while Nehal draws, paints, reads and volunteers at her children’s school. Both parents enjoy participating in the San Diego Floor Hockey League. And they certainly love the San Diego and 4S Ranch lifestyle. “This is the longest either of us has lived in one place… ever!” Nehal said. “San Diego is definitely one of the nicest places we have ever lived and we love it. (We have) no plans on leaving San Diego.” ¢
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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF Students Organize Walk for Haiti
On Saturday, March 27th, Del Norte High School’s ASB hosted a 3 mile walk for Haiti. This event was created by Nighthawks Lindsay Stevens, Joyce Lee, Alex Harvey, Casey Jeon and Omar Ali. This inventive group organized the entire event from designing the T-Shirts, ordering the bibs, determining the route and promoting the fundraiser to the public. They also found guest speaker, Josephine Maitre, who is a native from Haiti to start the race. A total of 101 people participated in the event and $1,600.00 was raised. The earnings will go to Architects for Hummanity and the Haitian Methodist Church. Way to go Nighthawks!!! - submitted by Melva N. Musico, ASB Advisor
Student’s Team gets 1st Place at the Pacific Coast Sectionals
Six grade student Kate Pozon’s undefeated synchronized ice skating team achieved 1st place in all of their competitions in Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Escondido, Kroc Center Ice, and San Diego Ice Arena. The team also took home the Gold at the US Figure Skating Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships that was held in Iowa in January. Kate practices ice skating 7 days a week, for an average of 2 hours per day. She also maintains straight A’s in school. - submitted by Mr. Reisert, Oak Valley Middle School
Oak Valley 7th Grader Wins 1st Place in USD’s Character Matters Essay Contest
Little League Snapshot!
The Conlon family poses for a picture at the 4S Ranch Opening Day Ceremonies held on March 6, 2010. A special thank you goes out to the many volunteers that help make the 4S Ranch Little League one of the best in the nation. The 4SRLL has approximately 470 local kids participating this season and another 150 kids in 4S Ranch Girls Softball.
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Susan Rahman, a 7th grader from Miss Gallo’s class at Oak Valley Middle School, won 1st place in USD’s Character Matters Essay Contest! Susan competed against students from all over San Diego and Imperial Counties. She wrote a beautiful essay on how Mahatma Ghandi lived his life and how his quote, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” inspired her to help in her community and be a person of great character. Susan was awarded with a plaque and a check for $100. The Character Matters Essay Contest is sponsored by the University of San Diego’s Character Development Center. This contest provides a platform for insightful discussions and reflections on experiences that call for honesty, respect, responsibility, courage, self-discipline, and many other virtues. - submitted by Michele Gallo 7th grade Humanities & Life Science Oak Valley Middle School Left to Right: Sonya Wrisley (Oak Valley Principal), Susan Rahman, CJ Moloney (of USD’s Character Development Center)
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Patients Find New Technology and a Gentle Touch at
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uring an era when changes and new techniques are introduced at a tremendous pace, it is both comforting and impressive that our area has a dental professional committed to staying current on new dental procedures and offers the latest technologies. Jeremy Bold, DDS, owner of Bold Smiles Dental, stays up-to-date by attending many continuing education courses on a variety of dental subjects. He provides a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment and procedures at his convenient 4S Ranch Village office. “This approach makes visiting the dentist better, faster and easier for all of my patients,” Dr. Bold remarked, “and that’s important to us. We pride ourselves in offering an entirely different experience than most dental visits people have had in the past.” For example, sophisticated restoration design is possible at Bold Smiles, utilizing patented computer-aided design and manufacturing equipment to provide patients with beautiful, natural-looking porcelain crowns and onlays in a single visit. This eliminates the more typical multiple-visit procedure. This technology uses the natural tooth structure as a basis for creating perfect anatomy for tooth restoration, and limits the amount of healthy tooth to be removed. “Such an approach allows us to be more conservative of precious tooth structure since the restorations are bonded to the remaining healthy tooth structure,” Dr. Bold said. In most cases, this can reduce the need for a temporary crown or filling which may become sensitive or come off at an inopportune time. Additionally, Dr. Bold offers new generation laser technology to painlessly and non-surgically treat gum disease. Used in conjunction with normal “scraping” during regular cleanings, this procedure helps decontaminate the gums 20
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Dr. Bold displays his Cerec machine that allows porcelain crowns to be created on-site in a single visit (same day).
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and reduce disease-causing bacteria. Not only is this important for the health of your mouth, but it can also help keep bacteria from spreading and causing infections throughout your entire body. Dr. Bold is passionate about providing personalized dental care. Scheduling one patient at a time allows him to interact with patients, have ample time to answer questions, and the ability to provide exceptional quality dentistry with a gentle and caring touch. “We have a helpful, talented and knowledgeable staff that is always willing to answer or solve any dental concerns,” Dr. Bold said. “And,” he points out, “we
are great with ‘dental phobics’ of all ages!” Dr. Bold is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the San Diego County Dental Association. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. He also secured advanced training by completing a two-year residency in advanced general and cosmetic dentistry at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Raised in Southern California, Dr. Bold is married to his college sweetheart, Jennifer. Together
they have two children: 5 year old Madison and 2 year old Brandon. When not in the office, he enjoys basketball, snow skiing, tennis, racquetball, watching the Chargers and Padres, and spending time with his family. Bold Smiles Dental, located at 16625 Dove Canyon Road, Suite 103, is open Monday and Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Friday 8 a.m. -2 p.m. Appointments and more information are available by calling 858-674-9999 or visiting wwwBoldSmilesDental.com. ¢
Invisalign treatment
A clear alternative to straightening and aligning teeth, without the need for braces or interfering with day-to-day life. As a preferred provider of Invisalign, Dr. Bold has met or exceeded all of the stringent Invisalign requirements and achieved an exceptional level of case experience.
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Bold Smiles features movies and television shows for patients to enjoy during treatment on a virtual 80” screen. An extensive library of video options and a set of high-tech glasses provides patients with a “personal movie theater” as a distraction and way to take them to their own world while getting their dental treatment performed.
Digital x-rays
Designed to reduce the amount of radiation by 90% compared to traditional xrays. Digital x-rays allow Dr. Bold to enlarge and enhance the pictures, enabling him to identify potential problems early on.
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t becomes clear the moment that you step into Fujiyama Sushi that Kevin, the owner, has a passion for great sushi. Kevin has owned and operated Fujiyama Sushi, located in Rancho Bernardo at 15817 Bernardo Center Drive, for over seven years. “I started Fujiyama Sushi because I wanted to be able to personally interact with my customers, meet new people, and serve them great sushi,” explains Kevin. “Compared to other types of restaurants, sushi restaurants are one of the few that people sit at a bar to eat” -- and that is what it is all about for Kevin. Although Kevin’s favorite type of sushi is sashimi (all types of sashimi), he quickly points out that the majority of his customers eat nigiri sushi (with rice) and
sushi rolls. In fact, Fujiyama has many custom rolls that are very popular with his regular guests. A couple of the favorites are the Fujiyama Roll (spciy tuna, cucumber, gobo with lobster tempura on top) and the Kobe Special Roll (Bulgogi beef on a California Roll baked with dynamite sauce). According to Kevin, the secret to great sushi is in the careful preparation of the freshest ingredients (including the rice). Fujiyama Sushi is open Monday through Saturday. They have regular specials such as $1 beer on Mondays, $1 hot sake on Saturdays, and “buy 3 rolls & get 1 free” everyday! All customers need do is mention 92127 Magazine when visiting the popular restaurant. ¢
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DANCEOLOGY PERFORMI NG ARTS CAM PU S
2010 Summer Programs DANCE CLASSES • DANCE CAMPS • THEATRE CAMPS • BAND CAMPS
COME JOIN THE FUN! Band, Keyboard, Guitar, Bass & Drum Camps “The Chord Connection” Keyboard Camp (Ages 10+)
6-Weeks, Fridays, 4-7pm,April 30-June 4 Performance on last day of camp
Beg./Inter. Band Camp “Junior Jammers” (Ages 6+)
1-Week, Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm, July 12-16 Performance on last day of camp
Advanced Band Camp “Be a Rock Star” (Ages 9+)
1-Week, Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm, July 26-30 Performance on last day of camp
Danceology Summer 2010 Dance & Cheer Camps 1-Week Dance Camps
1-Week Intensive Dance Camps
Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5) • July 12-16 & Aug 2-6 Beg/Inter(Ages 5-8) • Aug 9-13 • 9am-1pm Boys Hip Hop (Ages 9+) • July 19-23 Boys Hip Hop (Ages 5-8) • July 26-30 Cheer Dance (Ages 6-10) • July 26-30
Adv. Pre-Professional (Ages 11+) • July 26-30 Intermediate (Ages 6-10) • Aug 2-6 Intermediate (Ages 11+) • Aug 2-6
Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm Daily
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Daily
Dance Classes
5-Week Dance Classes • July 12-August 13 Mon-Fri, 4:30pm-7pm Daily (Times Vary)
Ballet, Levels 1-6 (Ages 6+) Boys Hip Hop (Ages 5+) Turns & Leaps, Levels 1-6 (Ages 6+) Stretch Acro, Levels 1-6 (Ages 6+)
Tap, Levels 1-6 (Ages 6+) Lyrical, Levels 1-2 (Ages 6+) Contemporary, Levels 3-6 (Ages 9+) Hip Hop, Levels 3-6 (Ages 9+)
Register today! Call (858) 613-1155 or visit our website at www.danceology.biz Call for pricing & availability. Be sure to ask about sibling & multiple camp discounts.
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Triple Threat Musical Theatre Camps 2-Week “Cinderella” Theatre Camp (July 5-16)
Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm, Ages 5-15 Performance on last day of camp
2-Week “The Frog Prince” Theatre Camp (July 19-30)
Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm, Ages 5-15 Performance on last day of camp
1-Week “Beauty & the Lonely Beast” Theatre Camp (Aug 9-13) Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm, Ages 5-15 Performance on last day of camp
Danceology Performing Arts Campus 10750 Thornmint Road, Suite 102 San Diego, CA 92127
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local students aim for professional dance careers
Savannah Hooks 18 year old senior at Mt. Carmel High School trains and competes with Danceology Per formance Company.
Morgan Hurst 18 year old senior at West view High School trains and competes with Danceology Per formance Company.
Oak Valley 8th Grader works to Send Shoes to Haiti
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wo local high school students – already highly acclaimed -- are pointing toward careers in dance as they ready for graduation and moving on to college. Both Morgan Hurst of Westview High School and Savannah Hooks of Mt. Carmel High School have performed at high levels for 4S Ranchbased Danceology Performance Company. And, though they have varied interests and long-term goals, 24
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“An integral par t of Danceology Per formance Company, Morgan and Savannah are excellent examples that through passion and perseverance there are no boundaries to what you can accomplish.” - Nicole Lucia, Owner of Danceology both expect to dance professionally. Hurst, daughter of Sandy and John Hurst, received several national competitive dance honors this year and is accepted at several university dance programs. Hooks, daughter of Morgan and May | June 2010
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:::: HOME TIPS | from local professionals
Local Heroes in an Economic Crisis Help People with Sensitive Housing Issues
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veryone reading this article probably knows more than one family that has or is losing their house in the current economic crises. “People need to talk to an experienced attorney to know their options before they make big decisions that can impact their family’s wealth – including the wealth of future generations,” says consumer rights attorney Mark Potter of Potter Handy, LLP. According to Potter, almost everyone who owns a home should explore whether they qualify for a loan modification. And if they cannot afford to pay all their bills on their current monthly
able to get a loan modification that would have made their payments comparable to renting.” Potter Handy, LLP is a boutique law firm in Scripps Ranch; It has an impressive litigation track record, which includes many successful victories. It has an even more impressive appellate practice. Indeed, on March 9, 2010, partner Russell Handy was named California Lawyer Attorney of the Year -- in part for a unanimous ruling obtained from the California Supreme Court in 2009. Potter Handy is now on the forefront of litigation
“I want my legacy 20 years from now to be my clients living in their same homes, with the same low interest rate that we force the lender to give them” Mark Pot ter, Esq. income, they need to explore their options before spending their savings. “I’ve met many people who have made poor decisions; many have done this without seeking professional advice, costing their family hundreds of thousands of dollars in wealth,” Potter says. “These are good, hard-working people who want to pay their bills. But they exhaust their savings or cash-in their retirement accounts to pay mortgages that far exceed the value of the property. They also short sale the property without knowing the tax implications. These people may have been
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against mortgage lenders to save families’ homes, bankruptcy and abusive creditor lawsuits. Potter Handy has the first case going to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the Foreign Language Contract Act against Wachovia (now owned by Wells Fargo Bank). “There is no way to know what options are best without first evaluating the total circumstances of the individual or family. Be wary of a professional that only does bankruptcy or short sales,” Potter says. “If you are a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” What’s more, “some people
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Mark Pot ter of Pot ter Handy Law Firm. need to litigate with their lender to get their terms modified, then file bankruptcy to strip the lien and discharge their second loan. Others can’t afford a modified loan and need to determine the best exit plan. And the best exit plan is the one that is best for their family, not the best for the bank or others. The initial consultation is free and I guarantee you will leave my office empowered,” Potter says. Potter’s passion for his clients is undeniable when he talks about cases he’s working on. “The lenders, left to their own devices, will mindlessly foreclose and evict families that can afford their home at today’s market prices and interest rates. Many of these people will end up renting forever,” Mark Potter says. “What will their rent be 20 years from now? I want my legacy 20 years from now to be my clients living in their same homes, with the same low mortgage payment and interest rate that we force the lender to give them in 2010.” ¢ CONTACT INFORMATION:
Potter Handy, LLP 9845 Erma Road, #300 San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 375-7385 www.PotterHandy.com
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Boys & Girls Club 4S Ranch
Swimming, Spor ts, Special Programs, and So Much More
Address: 16118 4S Ranch Parkway Phone: 858-676-2230 Website: www.sdyouth.org Site Supervisor: Jack T. Nguyen Established: 2004 Size: 24,919 square feet Amenities: Junior Olympic Pool Slide and Plunge Pool Children’s Splash Area Gamesroom Double Cour t Gymnasium Technology Center Learning Center Membership Fee: $60 per year
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or more than 65 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego have been committed to serving youth and reaching out to young people in need, according to Danny Sherlock, president and CEO. “Our sole purpose is to better serve the 13,000 youth who are currently Club members in the Greater San Diego region,” he notes on the organization’s website. With a staff of more than 160 employees and 13 facilities (plus four school-site programs), Boys & Girls Clubs is integral to the care and well-being of a next generation in the communities it serves – including 4S Ranch, Santa Luz, Del Sur, Westwood and other nearby neighborhoods. It is the second largest club in the state of California, and in the top 10 clubs in terms of size in the U.S. Jack T. Nguyen, site supervisor for two years at the 4S Ranch Branch facility – located at 16118 4S Ranch Parkway – reveals some details on the local Boys & Girls Club’s history and wide range of programs.
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Program Highlights 4S Ranch Cooking Club Learn to become a gourmet chef and prepare delicious, creative and healthy foods that can be re-created at home.
Smart Moves A staff-led program that is geared to teaching kids to say no to drugs, avoid peer pressure, and make smart decision on the streets, at school or anywhere dangers may persist. This program has multiple sessions and runs 6 weeks at a time. All graduates get a framed certificate of achievement and a huge pizza party.
Free Afterschool Sports Leagues Free of cost, but open only to current registered members who are also registered in our afterschool program. Come join in on our intramural leagues afterschool in a variety of sports – flag football, 3-on-3 basketball and indoor soccer. The leagues include a schedule of games, standings, stats, players of the week recognition and of course playoffs. A pizza party goes to the championship teams.
Art Smartz A hands-on art history class. Go back in time and learn about masterpiece paintings and about the artists who created them. This is a staff-led program where members not only get to learn historical facts about certain art pieces and artists but also are taught and guided to re-create the masterpiece using paints, oil pastels, and various types of media.
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Q& A with the Boys & Girls Club A Special Thanks to: Jack Nguyen
Site Supervisor Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego 4S Ranch Branch
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How was the decision made to build the Boys & Girls Club facility in 4S Ranch?
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Nguyen: When the plans for 4S Ranch were being finalized, one question was, “What type of recreation activities will be available for youth in the new community? Newland Communities (developer of 4S Ranch) funded the multi-million dollar facility, which opened in 2004 (the gymnasium and swimming pool opened a year later).
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Nguyen: I was born in Houston and moved to California when I was in first grade. Growing up in Linda Vista, I attended the Boys & Girls Club there starting at a young age. It was a fun and very positive place to be – and had a lot of sports programs. When I was older and in middle school, I volunteered at the club as a tutor. I attended UCSD and majored in communications and intended to go into broadcast journalism, but I still had positive memories of my previous experience with the Boys & Girls Club. That continued interest led to working at the Carlsbad Village facility, and eventually overseeing the programs there. I moved to site supervisor at the 4S Ranch Branch a little more than two years ago. 92127 Magazine
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What is the staffing size at the local club?
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Nguyen: Currently, we have 10 staff members for our regular programs, the sports leagues and the after-school program.
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What are the most popular programs at the club?
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Nguyen: While we provide a wide range of programs that are popular, our sports and fitness activities – including our basketball and volleyball leagues – are the best attended. Our overall programs usually fall into one of several categories: • Arts • Sports and fitness • Character and leadership • Health and life • Careers • Community volunteerism
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Nguyen: We try to be creative – and attempt to give the kids a unique experience. We offer structure – and certainly work with those who face obstacles, whether it’s homework issues or self-esteem. We recognize that everyone has potential, and we work to find the right techniques. We’re fortunate to be located in a good community with good kids.
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Nguyen: We find a lot of people don’t even know this place exists. And some who do know we’re here, don’t always know the full extent of our resources. For instance, we don’t just babysit – we work closely with the young people. We even have mandatory homework time in our after-school program.
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Nguyen: We hope to involve many more children from the community. We have a large facility and we can handle more members. ¢
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:::: LIBRARY SCHEDULE
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9:30 a.m. Adult Chinese Conversation
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6:00 p.m. Family Movie Night
5/5
10:30 a.m. Baby & Me Yoga
5/25
2:00 p.m. Glass Etching with Doris
5/8
10:00 a.m. Knitting Basics with Allison
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9:35 a.m. Kids Fitness
5/8
2:00 p.m. Making Graduation Cards
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10:30 a.m. Baby & Me Fitness
5/12
9:35 a.m. Kids Fitness
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10:30 a.m. Baby & Me Fitness
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Call for time Mariachi for Gringos
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all day Closed for Memorial Day
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10:30 a.m. Summer Reading Kickoff Party
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10:30 a.m. Baby & Me Yoga
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10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Captain Book & The Treasure Chest of Literacy
2:30 p.m. Persian Cooking Show
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Citizenship Class - every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Open for all interested in taking citizenship tests.
Pajama Storytime - the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Open for all ages.
Beginning ESL - every Friday at 8:30 a.m. Open for English learners interested in practicing English conversational skills.
Spanish Bilingual Storytime & Craft the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at 10:00 a.m. Open for all ages.
Basic Computer Training in Farsi every Friday at 8:30 a.m. Open for Farsi speakers interested in learning basic computer skills.
After School Story & Craft - every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Open for ages 5-8. Listen to stories, songs, and a craft.
Teen After School Study Center every Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. High school students from RB High and Del Norte High help K-8 students with homework.
Baby Storytime - Pre-walking babies only. Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy this one-on-one lapsit activity which introduces babies to stories and songs.
Toddler Time - every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Open for ages 1-2. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Seating is limited.
Teen Movie Night - Firday May 21 at 5:00 p.m. Movie is based on the second book of the popular Twilight Trilogy. Refreshments will be served.
Preschool Story Time - every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Open for ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, stories and fingerplays. Seating is limited.
For more information, please contact the library at (858) 673-4697 of visit www.sdcl.org/locations_4S.html
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