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Saturday Shuffle

Simply Amazing

How to Reduce Crime

Who Wants Just Crows?

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Meet the Quis family

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All natural weight management Sheriff’s department message clear

Top tips to attract birds, butterflies

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Community Events & Info

Sports Registrations & Info

Student Stars

In Our Own Backyard

What’s for Dinner?

Local Community News & Info

The latest registration information Turtleback’s Mason Florez A look at the San Pasqual Battlefield Try your neighbor’s recipe

Community Stuff

Photos from the Turkey Trot

Cover photo by Spark Photography

Local community announcements Photographs of the FUN event

Out & About

PUSD Teacher of the Year

Community Volunteer

Local community pictures Monterey Ridge’s Shaylene Watkins Tracey Best from Girls on the Run

Local Merchant Profile

Real Estate Watch

Green Living

Financial Spotlight

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Motions Skills innovative driving program The Mortgage Minute & 92127 home sales The Bicycle Commuter Act? Employees getting the most from 401(k)?

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Vol. 2, No. 2 TM

It’s another new year, and certainly many of us in 92127 are optimistic about the good things 2011 might bring to the community. Here’s some of our personal wish list:  While there is no shortage of civic organizations in Rancho Bernardo and the area in general – and many 92127 residents participate with those worthy groups – our community could really benefit from a locally-based club such as Rotary, Kiwanis, Optimists or Lions. Not only do these type of organizations build stronger relationships for local residents, the members provide countless volunteer hours and supplemental funding to schools, youth groups and others in need.  How about an interesting tenant for the location previously housing Chili’s Restaurant in the 4S Commons Town Center?  In 2010, 4S Ranch quietly lost the annual Fall Festival, organized and supported by the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce. We need it to return or we need a new event to replace it.  Some repair work is required on the City of San Diego streets that most 92127 residents use to get on Interstate 15 or into Rancho Bernardo. Both Rancho Bernardo Road and Bernardo Center Drive are very, very rough and continuing to deteriorate. Even if it’s just a little patch work, it will help save a little on auto repair bills. Won’t you share some of your wish list for your community and 92127, or let us know what you think of our items? Send your comments and opinions to editor@92127Magazine. com, and we will share with readers in our next issue. Enjoy this latest edition of your community magazine, and thanks – sincerely – for all the support in 2010. Happy New Year to each of you.

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Publisher - Derrick Breaux Editor Emeritus - Carolyn McElhaney Executive Director of Business Development - Suzy-Beth Sarver Director of Production - Tara Pritchett Photographer - Spark Photography Graphic Design - Tyler Mac 92127 Magazine is published locally six times per year by Susco Media Inc. ©2011 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any content in this publication without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. 92127 Magazine is a subsidiary of Susco Media Inc. of San Diego, CA: Carolyn McElhaney, Chairman of the Board; Scott McElhaney, Chief Executive Officer; Derrick Breaux, Chief Operating Officer and President. 92127 Magazine’s publication of information provided by advertisers (paid or unpaid) – or other companies or individuals – does not represent an endorsement or verification of accuracy. 92127 Magazine assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or liability for the content of advertising placed in the publication (or on the 92127Magazine.com website).

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community events & information NOVEMBER EVENTS 1/8 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rancho Bernardo Community Council Free Battery Recycling & E-Waste Event Casa de las Companas parking lot 18655 West Bernardo Drive www.RBCommunityCouncil.com 1/12 1 p.m. Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District Board Meeting Board Community Room, 16936 El Fuego, Rancho Santa Fe 858-756-5971 www.rsf-fire.org 1/12

4 p.m. Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board Meeting 1966 Olivenhain Road, Encinitas 760-753-6466 www.olivenhain.com

1/13 Screening of “Road to Nowhere” Documentary Stone Ranch Foundation 16150 4S Ranch Parkway 858-487-8474 www.powayusd.com/pusdsres 1/17 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School for PUSD Campuses www.PowayUSD.com 1/18

6 p.m. Poway Unifed School District Board Meeting PUSD District Office, 15250 Avenue of Science www.PowayUSD.com

1/21, 1/27 6:30 p.m. Stone Ranch Elementary School Variety Show 16150 4S Ranch Parkway 858-487-8474 www.powayusd.com/pusdsres 1/25 Monterey Ridge Elementary School Science Fair 17117 4S Ranch Parkway 858-487-6887 www.powayusd.com/pusdmres 1/26 8 a.m. Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board Meeting 1966 Olivenhain Road, Encinitas 760-753-6466 www.olivenhain.com 1/27 Willow Grove Elementary PTA Family Science Night 14727 Via Azul 858-674-6300 www.powayusd.com/pusdwges 1/28 Professional Development Day No School for PUSD Campuses www.PowayUSD.com 10

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DECEMBER EVENTS 2/7

6 p.m. Poway Unifed School District Board Meeting PUSD District Office, 15250 Avenue of Science www.PowayUSD.com

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1 p.m. Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District Board Meeting Board Community Room, 16936 El Fuego, Rancho Santa Fe 858-756-5971 www.rsf-fire.org

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4 p.m. Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board Meeting 1966 Olivenhain Road, Encinitas 760-753-6466 www.olivenhain.com

2/11 Turtleback Education Foundation Parent/Child Valentine Dance Turtleback Elementary School 15855 Turtleback Road 858-673-5514 www.powayusd.com/pusdtbkes 2/14-18

PUSD District Recess No School for PUSD Campuses www.PowayUSD.com

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5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Tue), 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Wed) Stone Ranch Elementary School Science Fair 16150 4S Ranch Parkway 858-487-8474 www.powayusd.com/pusdsres

RECURRING EVENTS Thursdays

Thursdays

Singles Night Capri Blu Italian Bistro 10436 Craftsman Way #120 858-673-5100 www.capri-blu.com 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (winter hours) Del Sur Farmers Market & Family Festival Camino Del Norte & Lone Quail Road 858-586-7933 www.DelSurFarmersMarket.com (dates & events subject to change)

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League Info 4S Nighthawks Youth Football (8-Man Registration)

Camps Frozen Ropes Camps (see ad below) 01/17 MLK 1 Day Camp 01/28 PUSD School Holiday Camp 02/14-18 Presidents Week Camp 12/27 - 12/30 Holiday Week #2 Camp www.sdfrozenropes.com 4S Ranch Boys & Girls Club Camps 01/28 Day Camp 02/14 - 02/18 Camp 858-676-2230 www.sdyouth.org/locations/4s-ranch

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01/04 (6-8:30pm) Frozen Ropes (Late Fee) www.4SRLL.com

4S Ranch Girls Softball League Registration

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4S Ranch Resident’s New Children’s Book Benefits Local Schools

4S Ranch resident’s new book for children is helping raise funds for local schools. Melissa Botello, who moved to 92127 in 2007, recently wrote the book, entitled “Adventures of Prince Domar – Discovering His Powers” after being inspired to entertain her young son on a long airline flight. “I believe encouraging a love of reading is one an important traits we can pass along to our children. When my son was very young I started reading to him and telling him stories,” said Botello, who manages distribution for NuVasive, a medical device company focused on the design, development, and marketing of products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders. “I knew that getting him interested in reading was

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to find books he was interested in.” One day while traveling for hours, Botella said they simply ran out of books to read. “It was at that time the character of Prince Domar was created,” she said. “My son was instantly captivated by stories of a Domar, who had similar interests and was about the same age as he was at the time.” According to Botello, “Adventures of Prince Domar – Discovering His Powers” is a heartwarming and humorous tale about a 7-year-old boy, who – like most 2nd graders – wants to pass a math test at school. “On the path of preparing for his test, Domar learns he has special powers,” she continued. “He soon discovers these powers are fueled by this ability to believe in himself, work hard and think positively.”

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Botello is very involved in the community, which is why she’s donating proceeds from books sold during campus visits. Local residents can purchase the book at www.melissabotello.com, or at one of her school visits. The book is also available at Civil Disobedience in 4S Commons Town Center shopping area. ¢

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Turtleback 5th Grader Makes Mark with Sports, Academics photos by Spark Photography Below right: Mason Florez with his teacher, Sabrina Kastrup

Name: Mason Florez Age: 11 Grade: 5th grade School: Turtleback Elementary Parents: Armando Florez & Janae Lagrutta 16

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lthough Mason Florez, an 11-year-old attending Turtleback Elementary School, has lived in San Diego only about 18 months – he has been very, very busy. Settling with his family in High Country West, Florez arrived from Oregon knowing it would take some time to adjust. “We moved here from Klamath Falls, a small town where everyone knows your name. I miss riding my bike and playing sports with my cousins,” he said. “But I enjoy and have fun with my new friends that I have made here…and there’s a lot to do.” And it certainly appears Florez is doing a lot. Florez is involved in many youth sports programs, including flag football, Pop Warner football, wrestling, and karate – often coached by his father, Armando. He participated in Rancho Bernardo Little League and the 4S Ranch youth basketball league, where he received his team’s Most Valuable Player award last year for his hard work and leadership. At school, Florez said he really enjoys physical education class and mathematics. His superior class work placed him in the school’s honor society. In addition, Florez plays violin in the school orchestra. Turtleback Principal Celeste Campbell has high praise for the 5th grader. “Mason is a great role model and displays wonderful leadership skills, and has a strong work ethic,” Campbell said. “He’s a super kid.” Florez’s parents are Armando Florez and Janae Lagrutta, and he has two younger sisters (Summer, 5, and Khloe, 10 mon.). He also has one older sister (Kendra, 20) who lives in Oregon with his mother Ronda Headley-Florez. As for the future, Florez hopes to one day attend the University of Oregon and play football. “I want to attend college… and from there the sky’s the limit,” he said. “I think (Oregon) is a great school – and I’m a big fan of the Ducks!” ¢

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:::: IN OUR OWN BACKYARD | Local outdoor adventures

Bloody Battle, Famous Names At a Glance Location:

San Pasqual Battleground State Historic Park

Address:

15808 San Pasqual Valley Rd

Visitor Center Hours: 10 a.m-5 p.m. Sat & Sun

Cost:

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Website:

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Phone:

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Volunteers participating in a recent reinactment of the Battle of San Pasqual (above, and above right)

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Nearby Mexican-American War Battlefield Park A Significant Part of California History

the history of the valley through Native ot many actual battlefields exist American, Spanish, Mexican and U.S ocin Southern California, but one cupations. A short video of the Mexicanof the few is within easy drivAmerican War is presented along with ing distance of residents in 92127: San displays depicting events leading up to Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park. the battle. An observation room features Located just east of the San Diego a map of the battle and descriptions of Wild Animal Park (or San Diego Safari Park, as it’s being rebranded by the San Diego Zoo) and about Did You Know? eight miles east of Escondido on Highway 78, the park honors Volunteers annually in December re-enact the the soldiers who fought in the battle at the San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic battle between U.S. and Cali- Park during the “Battle Day” event. In addition to fornio forces on Dec. 6, 1846 staging the battle itself, visitors can enjoy music, during the Mexican-American period dancing, a salute to the fallen, black powder War. The 50-acre park is located and cannon firing demonstrations, children’s games, on a hillside in the San Pasqual a mountain man encampment, demonstrations of Valley, overlooking one of sev- candle dipping, bullet molding, blacksmithing and a eral battle sites and includes variety of other activities. the American soldiers’ camp location after the conflict. It For more “Did You Knows” visit features a visitor center, am- www.92127magazine.com. phitheater, picnic tables and a half-mile nature trail. A large monument each day’s actions, both in Spanish and stands on a hillside to commemorate the English. And a bookstore on site specialactual battle. izes in the battle and war, biographies, Open only on weekends, the visiand the history and people of California. tor center has interpretive displays of The visitor center is open 10 a.m. to January | February 2011

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5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission to the park and the Mexican detachment on trained horses and using lances and visitor center is free. lariats. The Americans counted 35 killed or wounded, while the While only one of many military encounters in CaliforCalifornios counted only two dead and 12 wounded in the battle. nia during the Mexican-American War, the Dec. 6, 1846 battle After burying their dead and binding the wounded near where proved to be the bloodiest the park now is located, and the one with the most Names of the better-known individuals at the Battle the U.S. soldiers tried to controversial outcome of San Pasqual live on in Southern California: reach San Diego, but were – according to materiengaged again for several als available at the recent days by Pico’s forces at • Kearny Mesa, an area in San Diego, was named after the annual “Battle Day” reMule Hill just past Rancho U.S. commander at the Battle of San Pasqual (Gen. Stephen enactment at the park (in San Bernardo (above what Watts Kearny). December 2010). And it is now Lake Hodges). A • Kit Carson Park on the south side of Escondido was named in included some famous inhis honor (Carson City, Nev., also is named for Kit Carson, but late-night escape by Kit dividuals as well. Carson, Edward Beale and for a variety of activities and adventures). The 100-member an Indian scout averted • Beale Air Force Base in Marysvale, Calif., is named after American “Army of the outright slaughter for the Edward Beale, who secured reinforcements from San Diego West” – led by Gen. SteAmericans when the trio with Carson. phen Watts Kearny – had reached San Diego and • Camp Gillespie, completed in 1942 in San Diego, was named just arrived from Missouri returned with reinforcein honor of Lt. Archibald Gillespie – who with Kearny was by way of New Mexico ments from the command wounded during the battle. The federal Army camp later when it met and was deof U.S. Navy Commodore became Gillespie Field, a San Diego municipal airport. feated by a smaller force Robert Stockton. • Capt. Benjamin Moore, who died at the battle, was honored of Californios led by Gen. Historians still debate by the naming of Fort Moore near downtown Los Angeles Andres Pico west of what which side won the battle, (and LA’s Fort Moore Hill Pioneer Memorial further honors is now Ramona. because the combined Moore and other American pioneers). Hungry, cold, wet force shortly vanquished and exhausted, the Americans were overwhelmed by the betterthe Californios. The battle is also unique in that it is one of the armed Californios. The U.S. force – riding mules, for the most few military battles in the U.S. that involved elements of the part and hindered by wet gunpowder – was no match for the Army, Navy, Marines and civilian volunteers. ¢

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:::: YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE Sally’s

Crème Brûlée French Toast Ingredients 1 1 2 1 5 1 1/2 1 1 1/4

Stick (½ cup) unsalted butter cup packed brown sugar tablespoons corn syrup loaf challah or other egg bread large eggs cups half-and-half teaspoon vanilla teaspoon Grand Marnier teaspoon salt Fruit, for garnish (I like a mixture of blueberries and raspberries) Powered Sugar

Directions Prep the night before:

1. In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring until smooth. 2. Pour into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. 3. Cut 1-inch thick slices from center of bread, and trim crusts. Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing slightly to fit. 4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla, Grand Marnier, and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread. 5. Chill bread mixture, covered with tin foil, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.

On the morning of:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bring bread mixture to room temperature. 2. Bake bread mixture uncovered, in the middle of the oven until puffed and edges are pale golden brown. Usually 35-40 minutes. 3. To serve, invert on a large platter, dust with powered sugar, and garnish with fruit.

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“This recipe has become our family’s Christmas breakfast tradition,” explains Sally who lives in the 4S Ranch community with her husband Chris and daughter Kyle. “I prepare it Christmas Eve and bake it Christmas morning. It’s easy to make and so delicious!” It all started years ago when Sally’s mother-in-law asked for a unique breakfast recipe for her women’s club, and Sally dug through recipe notes and scraps for an idea that she had jotted down but never tried. So she sent it off to Mom and baked one of her own and realized that she had a hit – everyone loved it! It’s been a delicious holiday tradition – going on 10 years. ¢

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The 4S Ranch, 92127 Magazine Holiday Recipe Contest Winner In December, residents of 4S Ranch competed for the Grand Prize of a Sony Reader Pocket Edition in a holiday recipe contest hosted by the 4S Ranch Master Association and 92127 Magazine. Dozens of recipes for an array of mouthwatering dishes – from soup to nuts – ready for occasions cozy to crowd-size, poured in with stories of Christmases past. French meat pies and rum cakes, eggnog brews, Crème Brule patisseries, crunchy cranberry chews, and vegetarian cupcakes danced across our computer screens like visions of sugarplums. Tough as it was to choose, the grand prize went to Sally O’Neill, a 4S Ranch homeowner, for her splendid Crème Brule French Toast recipe (featured on page 20). A perfect answer to sweetly slow Christmas mornings, this dish features traditional challah soaked in a creamy, egg-rich batter overnight and baked early the next morning for breakfast or brunch. “It’s nothing fancy,” said Sally. “It’s just our tradition each year, and when it’s just our family, we eat this dish in our comfy clothes and pajamas.” For more recipe ideas and to view all submissions online, visit www.4SConnect.com. ¢

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Westwood Neighborhood’s Quis Family Thrives in the Weekly ‘Saturday Shuffle’

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teve Quis has a face many 92127 residents know. A four-time Emmy Award winner for local sports reporting, for years he was an on-air television personality at KUSI-TV, Cox 4, and KFMBTV. And while it’s nice to be recognized and the television news business is exciting, it is not very conducive to family life – a priority for Steve and his spouse Jennifer. “In the news industry, you work nights, weekends and holidays,” Steve said, because the events and coverage opportunities never stop because of the clock or day of the week. So he recently made a big career decision, joining Bridgepoint Education as Academic Communications Manager. “The natural transition from media to public relations has been a positive experience, both professionally and personally,” Steve said, making it easier to stay involved in the recreational sports and organizations that he, Jennifer and their two children enjoy in their spare time.

Jennifer, a native of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., and Steve – originally from Fullerton, Calif. – are parents of two children: Matthew, an 11-year-old fifth grader at Westwood Elementary School; and Katelyn, age 8, a third grader at Westwood. They attend San Rafael Catholic Church. And they’re all into doing things together and in the community. “Our kids participate in all kinds of things, and we volunteer,” Jennifer said. “Steve coaches Rancho Bernar~Jennifer Quis do Little League baseball, and Rancho Bernardo Pop Warner football. I have been a team parent for baseball, football and girls’ softball teams. With Steve’s help, I also was in charge of Girl Scout cookie sales for our daughter’s newly formed troop.” The Quis parents also encourage their children to try new things and have fun until they find their niche. “They’ve taken everything from golf, to art lessons, to karate – all within the community,” Jennifer said. “As a family, we also like to travel for an event or experience, which seems to

‘No matter where the journey of life takes us and the experiences we encounter, our priority is our faith and our family.’

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make it more memorable for the kids. For example, trips to Hawaii include surfing lessons; and we often travel to a professional or college athletic game.” She noted that they once took their son to England to see an English Premier League game, and visited other cities to run half-marathons, while the children cheer them on (Jennifer noted that she beat Steve’s time at a race in San Francisco while running across the Golden Gate Bridge!). All the family activities usually come to a culmination on Saturday mornings, or – as Jennifer describes it – the “Saturday Shuffle”. “You can find Steve and the kids at Panera in 4S Ranch reading the paper and ‘stealing samples’, while I jog to meet them or work out at LA Fitness. Then it’s divide and conquer to get the kids to all their games and events.” Jennifer and Steve met while attending University of Arizona in Tucson (his story to his mother-in-law is that they met in church, but they actually met in a bar and discovered they had mutual friends). Their first date following the initial meeting lasted 12 hours, though it only was intended to be lunch. “We ended up talking for hours, then going to a movie, and then meeting friends afterwards for dinner,” Jennifer said. Steve received his degree in Media Arts, while she secured both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education. A teacher for 14 years, she currently teaches second grade at L.R. Green Elementary School in Escondido. After starting a family in Phoenix, the couple decided they wanted to be in Southern California and closer to fam-

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ily – eventually moving into the Westwood neighborhood in 2000. “When looking at San Diego, we narrowed it down to somewhere in the Poway Unified School District,” Jennifer said. “We chose the Westwood neighborhood eventually because we wanted a neighborhood elementary school, we were impressed by the amenities at the Westwood Club and the proximity of Rancho Bernardo Community Park, and the easy access to Interstate 15.” The only mar was the 2007 Witch Creek Fire, which destroyed many homes in Westwood. “The neighborhood was evacuated and we had conflicting reports on whether our house was still there. Steve used a media contact to sneak in the family in a news van to find out if the home survived,” Jennifer recalled. “It was definitely mixed emotions when we saw (our home) was still there, because so many on our street were burned to the ground. We didn’t realize purchasing a home on a corner lot with a fire hydrant would come in handy.” But, if possible, the fire experience only strengthened their resolve on what is important and their commitment to staying in the area. “We have had amazing role models for marriage and family life,” Jennifer said. “Our parents have been married a combined 92 years! No matter where the journey of life takes us and the experiences we encounter, our priority is our faith and our family. We hope to pass that on to our children.” ¢ Know a family that should be profiled in 92127 Magazine? Recommend a family online at www.92127magazine.com.

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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF BU8 Scorpions Undefeated in Fall Season

4S Ranch Mothers of Twins Group Meets

Pictured are (top row): Asst. Coach David Khoh-Reiter, Coach Brian Pond (middle row): Colin Khoh-Reiter, Baylor Pond, Brian Chander, Arnav Swami, Nomi Heidari, Josh Vora (bottom row): Omri Habot, Ian Davidson, Nicolas Amodeo, James Hanson

Danceology PAC Hosts Holiday Fundraiser

4S Ranch Youth Soccer Association’s BU8 Scorpions completed the 2010 fall season undefeated, winning the division championship and sweeping the post-season tournament. “The boys on this team played with skill, determination and motivation,” Coach Brian Pond said. “This team had really good chemistry, all of the boys were focused on how they could contribute to the team and they all worked hard to improve their own performance – a great formula for a fun season. I really respect and congratulate these boys for a great effort.” ~Submitted by Brian Pond

230,000 Meals Packaged at 4S Ranch Event

Friends & Family Community Connection, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Ranchland Church and Del Norte High School hosted the 21st Food Packaging Event in November – resulting in more than 230,000 meals packaged. In the last five years FFCC has packaged and distributed more 500,000 meals to families in need in San Diego, and shipped and distributed 2.7 million meals to Tanzania and 900,000 meals to Haiti. In addition to the meals, FFCC has collected and distributed thousands of new and used shoes, medical supplies, water filtration kits, computers, school supplies and books. For more information on the organization, visit www.ffccsd.org facebook.com/92127magazine

A group of 4S Ranch “Mothers of Twins” is now meeting periodically with their children for play dates in the area. Residents interested in participating are encouraged to email Shannon Kokjohn (who has 1 year-old twin boys) at shannonoah79@ hotmail.com.

A big crowd attended the “Hope for the Holidays” Annual Holiday Bazaar in December, hosted by Danceology Performing Arts Center in 4S Ranch. The event – which included holiday shopping, dance and vocal performances, music, food and festive family fun – also benefitted The Loving Life Foundation, committed to inspiring the people of the greater San Diego area to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors, community and world through volunteer commitment, personal connections, practical needs and financial generosity. Also featured at the event was a special guest appearance by Melinda Sullivan, who participated in season seven of Fox television’s “So You Think You Can Dance” program. Sullivan – who appeared in a recurring role in “As the World Turns” on CBS television, in the stage version of Disney’s “High School Musical” and “High School Musical Two”, and other shows – recently returned home to California and is providing tap classes to all ages and various levels at Danceology. Danceology PAC is located at 10750 Thornmint Road. For more information, call 858-613-1155 or visit www.danceology.biz. Pictured: Ava Brooks, Haley Meyers and Sarah Bamford perform a tap dance routine to “Purple People Eater” at the “Hope for the Holidays” Annual Holiday Bazaar, hosted in December by Danceology Performing Arts Center in 4S Ranch .

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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF 4S Ranch Team Raises $26,000 in 3-Day

“It’s All About the Girlzzz’ – a 4S Ranch-based team – raised approximately $26,000 as part of its participation in the November Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure event. Along with hundreds of other participants from throughout the area, the ‘Girlzzz’ trained for months and logged hundreds of miles preparing for the event – involving a three-day walk covering 60 miles to raise funds and awareness for the effort to fight breast cancer. “We didn’t plan on the rain, but inspiration and determination kept us going,” said Lisa Davey, a team participant. “We each had a personal connection that inspired us to commit to this event and our expectations were met! It was an inspirational moving experience and we are each better women as a result.” In addition to garnering 370 individual donations to support their efforts, the team members also hosted a shopping night and a special event at Miguel’s Cocina in 4S Commons Town Center. Lynn Aguilera and Tammy Rydahl captained the “It’s All About the Girlzzz” team, which included Jennifer Bartolomei, Kristi Burningham, Corinne Campbell, Christine Grabhorn, Elaine Haber, Theresa Lourens, Kathi Rose and Davey.

Fire District Serving 4S Ranch Has New Chief

Tony Michel was sworn in as the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District’s new chief in November, filling the role vacated by the retirement of Nick Pavone. “I am very honored and excited to be presented with this opportunity,” said Michel. “I am humbled by the confidence the Board of Directors has shown in me and, while I know the position comes with many challenges, I am looking forward to serving the Fire District in this capacity.” Michel previously served as deputy fire chief with the district. “The appointment of Chief Michel is well deserved,” Pavone said. “He is very enthusiastic about the opportunity and 26

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welcomes the challenge. I am very confident that he will provide a high level of service and be a role model for others.” The vacated Deputy Fire Chief position will remain unfilled until regional reorganizing and consolidation efforts are completed by the district. RSSFPD has 52 full-time employees and provides 26,500 residents fire protection and medical services provided by a dedicated staff of 52 full time employees – including 4S Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, 4-S Ranch, Sun Valley, and Del Dios.

Kids’ Care Club Participates in Reading Program

Kids’ Care Club Child Development Centers participated in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, an annual global celebration of reading. Each year a book is chosen and is read to children around the world on the same day. This year the book was The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats which was read on Oct. 7. Jumpstart is a national early education organization that works toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed. For more information on Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, visit www. readfortherecord.org. Kids Care Club Child Development Centers are nationally accredited programs through the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Care is provided to children six weeks through five years old at the 4S Ranch location, 10414 Craftsman Way. For more information or to set up a tour at the 4S Ranch facility (or the Rancho Penasquitos location), call 858675-7000 or visit www.kidscareclub.com.

Maranatha Social Draws More Than 300

More than 300 people attended the second annual Father Daughter Social in October at the Maranatha Christian School Gym. As part of the event, the fathers and daughters entered and were greeted by volunteer “moms” handing out brochures with a list of questions on them. This was for the participants to ask

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each other questions while setting at specially decorated tables and enjoying freshly made dessert. In addition to having drawings for donated prizes throughout the evening, the fathers and daughters had their photos taken by a professional photographer and a free 4x6 photo was sent to their home as a memory of the special night together. Music was available for dancing, and a balloon drop finished off the event. For information on next year’s scheduled event or Maranatha Christian Schools, visit www.maranathachristianschools.org. Pictured: Alyssa Freter and Kiana Werneth

Del Sur Casino Night Scheduled March 19

Del Sur Educational Foundation hosts its second annual “Night at the Ranch” March 19 at the Del Sur Ranch House. The theme of this year’s event is a casino night using popular local vendor Shake Rattle and Roll Casino. This night will offer numerous underwriting, sponsorship, and donation opportunities for local businesses to market their companies to community residents while also providing essential support for the school (all proceeds raised will be used to help fund the school’s technology, art, music, and physical education programs). For additional information contact: DSEFAuction@yahoo.com or call Auction Chairperson Peter Kunowski at 858-829-7383.

Maybeck, Pienza Fun Run a Success

Yes, Dogs Enjoy Christmas in 92127 Too!

Pet People in 4S Ranch hosted a Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue fundraiser in December, to assist the organization. The event provided 92127 residents with dogs the opportunity to secure a professional photograph from Dale Porter of Killer Image of their pet with Santa in exchange for a donation. A variety of gift baskets and prizes also were raffled off for donations, thanks to local merchants and businesses: Propel Pilates, Scentsy, Civil Disobedience, Cinnabar Accupuncture, Zenbi Salon, Fitness Together, Heal by Hand Wellness, Creature Comforts, Salon de Claude and more. All of the proceeds went to assist dogs in need of rescue. Additional information on the group is available at www. scgrrescue.org. Pet People pet store is located at 10537 4S Commons Drive in 4S Commons Town Center. facebook.com/92127magazine

About 50 residents of the Maybeck and Pienza communities in 4S Ranch participated in their 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Fun Run in November. The event’s Adult Run began the day at 8:30 a.m., with participants walking or running either the 5K or the 5-mile course – which was marked off in advance by resident John Funderburg and family members. A local babysitter watched after the little ones during the run, allowing full attention by the parents to the event. Once the Adult Run was complete, the children gathered for their ¼-mile Sprint Turkey Trot.

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Hundreds participated in the first Thanksgiving Day “Thank You” 5K Trail Run/Walk in late November, beginning at 4S Ranch Community Park. Presented by Shay & Associates Realtors, the event benefits the ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter and the 4S Ranch-Del Sur Community Foundation. Other sponsors of the event include the County of San Diego, Nova Engineering & Environmental, Back at the Ranch, Mor Furniture and Bobby Askari Guild Mortgage. A list of participants and completion times is available at www.ThankYouRun.org.

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Simply Amazing!

New All-Natural Weight Management Program Targets Fat and Increases Energy

ne word describes a new, unique, all-natural weight management program now available locally, according to co-founder Rick Micheri: “Amazing!” And he should know. After allowing his weight to climb to 310 lbs. and his health decline, the father of two young daughters knew something had to change...and fast. So he tried the same methods himself, dropping more than 70 lbs. on this program (see photos below). “I originally became a skeptical client,” said Micheri. “Within a short period of time I saw such great results that I approached the doctor to see if there was an opportunity to be more involved. A few months later we opened the Rancho Bernardo location of Amazing New Me in May 2010.” According to Micheri, Amazing New Me – a whole body homeopathic health center -- gets real results with a philosophy that utilizes all natural products and education, beginning with proper

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weight management. Utilizing the center’s weight loss program, clients lose fat, gain energy, and see an improved sense of well being. “Most diets today focus on speeding you up and starving you. This is a dangerous combination.” said Micheri. “More often than not, you will lose weight (pounds) at the sacrifice of your lean body tissue (muscles) and water not fat loss. As soon as you stop eating and drinking their products and begin to eat normal foods, those muscle tissues will rebuild themselves, therefore gain weight back.” “This is where the Amazing New Me program is set apart from other diets,” Micheri said. “Our program reverses everything. We focus on fat inches and want you to keep it off. This program puts the patients’ bodies in what we call a state of release. The body will naturally want to release and metabolize about 2,000 calories of fats daily. This is key, as the body bypasses the lean body tissue – what normally is lost by other diet methods. Our patients’ bodies, instead, target the adipose fats – specifically for calories. As fat takes more energy to process and is high in nutrients, the patients’ hunger is naturally reduced.” In essence, the combination of diet and a sublingual oral spray allows the body to burn fat and use it as nutrients, he said – which in turn feeds the individual. Even though the patient is consuming about 500-1,000 calories daily, their body is now releasing additional calories from their fat. “That is why our patients are not hungry, have plenty of energy and feel a sense of well-being while on the program,” according to Micheri. “And all of our products are produced in the U.S. at an FDA-approved facility. Our specific formula is the first homeopathic HCG product approved by the FDA for weight management.” So how long does the Amazing New Me program take to see results? “Most

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A Whole Body Homeopathic Heath Center Emphasizing Weight Loss and Maintenance clients are astonished in the first two weeks. Our most popular program is a 70-day, two-cycle program,” and Micheri points out that typical weight loss during each cycle is 7 to 25 lbs., depending upon the individual’s body structure, eating habits, and activity level. “Each cycle is 23-28 days of fat loss, with a two-week maintenance period separating,” Micheri said, noting that there are three products taken during the weight loss cycles:

“Foremost, our program targets the patient’s fat, which is less likely to return,” according to Micheri, while other diet or weight loss programs reduce lean muscle tissues as well. “You only restore fat by a continuous overeating pattern over time, allowing your body to have a surplus of calories that it will store as fat. Our program focuses on teaching proper eating habits and portion control so you do not overeat and restore body fat. ~Rick Micheri, Amazing New Me We truly believe our weight loss • First is the oral spray, which program is the best approach to is taken twice daily (morning achieve long-term results.” ¢ and night). Patients keep the product by their bed, applying CONTACT INFO: three sprays under the tongue when they awaken and when they go to bed. 858-521-9332 Call for a FREE consultation www.AmazingNewMe.com • The second component is a high grade sublingual B-12. Pa16885 W. Bernardo Dr., Suite 230 tients take 10 drops once daily in the morning. San Diego, CA 92127 • Third is a once-daily supplement capsule taken with breakfast, which assists in appetite control and provides a small amount of energy (many patients often stop this supplement as they progress in the program and appetite control no longer is an issue). About the Weight Management Program

‘…Our patients are not hungry, have plenty of energy and feel a sense of well-being while on the program.’

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A unique part of our program is how each cycle begins for patients. “The first two days of each cycle, you get to binge or splurge or ‘pig out’. We want you consuming 1.5 to 3 times your normal daily caloric intake,” he said. “This abundant ‘satisfied state’ shocks your body out of its existing plateau point.” Day three of the cycle is the trigger point and the start of the weight-loss process. “All you eat are fruits, preferably apples, pears and berries. And no more than eight portions total, which brings the day’s caloric intake to about 500,” according to Micheri. “After that, we recommend 5-6 small meals throughout the day for the rest of the cycle.” Each cycle then ends with the maintenance period, allowing the patient’s body to set a new “zero point” – referring to where the body wants its natural plateau maintained. “It’s important to remember that 5 lbs. of fat is a large volume off your body,” he said. “You will see your body melt away and shrink faster than you see pounds come off.” The 70-day (two cycles) program normally is $599, but Amazing New Me’s current New Year’s promotion has the kit priced at only $399 – or only $5.70 per day, for all supplements and consultations throughout the program. Of course, Micheri noted that one thing patients always want to know is if they will regain the weight lost in the program – and he explains that the Amazing New Me program provides specific assistance to patients on maintaining their new body long-term. facebook.com/92127magazine

Amazing New Me’s Rick Micheri answered some frequentlyasked questions about the center’s weight management program:

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Yes, in our program patients’ bodies use nutrients stored in their abnormal fat deposits for additional nourishment. There are no accelerants that speed you up, make you feel shaky or uncomfortable, no unnatural or synthetic ingredients.

What is the average weight loss for the program?

The average male patient can lose one pound of fat a day. The average female patient can lose ½ to 1 pound of fat a day.

Will I feel hungry?

No, our products cause the body to use nutrients stored as fat to “feed” the patient, so they don’t feel physiological hunger. In the beginning days, the patient’s low calorie diet may trigger cravings or mental hunger because the body is removing toxins. If this occurs, the program allows for a non-stimulant, all-natural appetite control.

Am I required to exercise to see results?

No, we ask that patients limit themselves to non-strength buildings exercise (such as walking, swimming, stretching, yoga) while coursing through the program.

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4S Shefiff’s Captain Offers Advice on Protecting Home, Car and Family

an Diego Co. Sheriff’s Department is the chief law enforcement agency in the county. With almost 4,000 employees – both sworn officers and professional support staff – the department provides general law enforcement, detention and court services to an area covering approximately 4,200 sq. mi. Since late 2007, 4S Ranch and the other unincorporated areas of 92127 receives Sheriff’s Department service and support from the 4S Ranch Sheriff’s Substa34

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tion, located at 10282 Rancho Bernardo Road. Capt. Mark Elvin, a 22-year veteran with the department who opened the substation as its lieutenant, continues to oversee 4S Ranch operations – in addition to supervising Sheriff’s staff and operations in Poway and Ramona. He and his staff compiled answers to questions from 92127 Magazine about the local substation, the sheriff’s department, and crime in 4S Ranch and the surrounding area.

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with Captain Elvin Station? 92127 Question: What is the hisCapt. Mark Elvin: Command for tory of the 4S Ranch Sheriff’s Substathe 4S Ranch substation is through the tion? Poway station, which also oversees Capt. Mark Elvin: The substation the Ramona substation. A sheriff’s officially opened for business on Dec. captain commands the Poway station, 6, 2007, allowing for continuous law with lieutenants commanding the enforcement service in the 4S Ranch substations. Of course, Poway-based community and helping to maintain deputies can assist in 4S Ranch in one of the lowest crime rates in the needed in case of emercounty. Then ‘Opportunistic gency. San Diego Co. Sheriff Bill Ko- crimes are what we 92127 Question: How lender, members of the Sheriff’s see in the 4S Ranch do crime statistics in the 4S Ranch Sheriff’s Substation command staff area, so lock your coverage area compare to and county offiother areas in San Diego cials were pres- cars and put away ent during the your valuables from County? Capt. Mark Elvin: Using ribbon cutting at plain site. Close SANDAG’s (San Diego Asthe $2.5 million sociation of Governments) facility (primar- your garage doors. “Crime in the San Diego ily funded by Watch out for Region Mid-Year 2010 the 4S Ranch Statistics” report, the crime developer, others.’ rate in 4S Ranch dropped Newland Com~Capt. Mark Elvin from 8.41 crimes per thoumunities, with San Diego Co. Sheriff’s Dept. sand residents in the first involvement half of 2009 to 6.6 in the by the Ralph first half of 2010. It had the lowest Family and the San Diego Co. Shercrime rate in San Diego County duriff’s Dept.). The substation – with ing the six-month period. coverage responsibilities of about 10 sq. mi. with an estimated popula92127 Question: What types of tion of 15,000 – has holding cells, calls are the most prevalent for the staff offices and a conference room sheriff’s department to receive from for patrol briefings. It also includes residents of 4S Ranch and the area? office space for the California HighCapt. Mark Elvin: On average the way Patrol, which is responsible for 4S Ranch area results in about 200 re4S Ranch traffic enforcement; and sponses by officers per month. Using space for San Diego Police Dept. the period from Nov. 1, 1999, to Oct. patrol officers for paperwork comple31, 2010, the top five types of calls tion (several parts of 92127 are in the from the area in order were: incorporated area of the City of San Diego, such as some apartments near • Incomplete phone calls Camino Del Norte and Rancho Ber• Alarms nardo Road; San Diego Police also are • Disturbances (other than domesresponsible for handling any incidents tic) inside Del Norte High School). With • Suspicious activity the opening of the 4S Ranch facil• Domestic disturbances ity in 2007, response times improved significantly. 92127 Question: What’s the best advice for residents in the area 92127 Question: What is the serviced by the 4S Ranch Sheriff’s relationship of the 4S Ranch Sheriff’s Substation to protect themselves and Substation to the Poway Sheriff’s facebook.com/92127magazine

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Did You Know? San Diego County’s first Sheriff was Agoston Haraszthy, who: • Was elected in 1850, when Millard Fillmore was President of the United States • Had responsibility for a county of 42,000 sq. mi. and a population of 791 • Hailed from the Hungarian Royal Family, holding the title of Count • Built the first cobblestone jail in what is now Historic Old Town. Two years later, the famous Judge Roy Bean (“the law west of the Pecos” in Texas) became the first inmate to escape from the jail • Later gained fame as the “Father of the California Wine Industry” in the Napa-Sonoma area today known as Buena Vista. ~Source: www.sdsheriff.net Did You Know? While most of 4S Ranch the 92127 area is in unincorporated San Diego County, portions are actually in slices of the City of San Diego. In fact, Del Norte High Schools actually is split – with some in the city and some only in the county. As a result, San Diego Police Department assumes responsibility for incidents and support of everything occurring inside the school, while the San Diego Co. Sheriff’s Dept. handles any situations that arise outside the school. ~Source: San Diego Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Did You Know? Crime in 4S Ranch dropped 22% in the first six months of 2010, compared to the first six months of 2009 (down from 8.41 crimes per thousand residents, to 6.6 crimes per thousand residents – the lowest crime rate in San Diego County).

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their property from crime? Capt. Mark Elvin: Residents are encouraged to get involved with the Neighborhood Watch program, be familiar with their neighbors and their community, and be actively involved in practicing crime prevention by reducing crimes of opportunity. Opportunistic crimes are what we see in the 4S Ranch area, so lock your cars and put away your valuables from plain site. Close your garage doors. Watch out for others. Call the sheriff’s department if you witness suspicious activity. In addition, residents are encouraged to explore www.crimemapping.com to query area crime and receive email alerts to crimes that have occurred in their neighborhoods. And for additional information or for other crime prevention needs, residents should contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 858-513-2807. 92127 Question: What special programs and outreach does the Sheriff’s Department provide schools in the 4S Ranch area? Capt. Mark Elvin: We have an excellent relationship with the Poway Unified School District and have conducted many presentations and drills with staff from the schools in the 4S Ranch Sheriff’s Substation jurisdiction (Del Norte High Schools and some other campuses in 92127 fall under the jurisdiction of San Diego Police Department). Our specific programs and outreach include such topics as child and neighborhood safety, bullying, the proper use of 911, and the importance of avoiding drugs. Also, we work with the community’s first time youth offenders with the Diversion Program, which involves such issues as truancy, curfew violations, etc. 92127 Question: Does the 4S Ranch Sheriff’s Substation need volunteer assistance from local residents? Capt. Mark Elvin: Yes, we can utilize both Citizen Volunteers and Senior Volunteer Patrol participants in Poway and 4S Ranch. Citizen Volunteers provide a wide variety of office support functions, which Senior Volunteer Patrol participants handle vacation checks, disable parking enforcement and traffic control as needed. Residents can call 858-513-2852 or visit www.sdsheriff.net/co_svp.html for more information. ¢

San Diego Co. Sheriff’s Dept. actively seeks individuals to provide volunteer support at the 4S Ranch Sheriff’s Substation, 10282 Rancho Bernardo Road. Both Citizen Volunteers and Senior Volunteer Patrol participants are sought, both providing an opportunity for local residents to be active in their community and use their spare time to help make the community safer for everyone. Citizen Volunteers may be of any age over 18, and perform a wide variety of office support functions. These duties are essential to the efficient operation of the sheriff’s substation, helping the deputies to protect the public. Volunteers will work closely with a group of dedicated law enforcement personnel to help them perform their duties. Among the qualifications for Citizen Volunteers: • Minimum age 18 • U.S. citizen • Medical insurance • Valid California driver’s license • Screened by the Sheriff’s Department • Work as scheduled • Attend selected classes during a scheduled two-week Senior Volunteer Patrol Academy Senior Patrol Volunteers must be 50 years of age or older, and perform a wide variety of functions for the Sheriff’s substation, including enforcement of disabled parking violations, traffic control, patrol vacation checks, and making home visits in support of the YANA (You Are Not alone) program. Among the qualifications necessary: • Minimum age 50 • Medical clearance • U.S. citizen • Valid California driver’s license • Screened by the Sheriff’s Department • Work one shift per week, plus attend one training meeting per month • Graduate from two-week Senior Volunteer Patrol Academy

4S Ranch Sheriff’s Substation Emergency Phone: 911 Non-Emergency Phone: 858-521-5200 Address: 10282 Rancho Bernard Rd Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri Date Opened: Dec. 6, 2007 Coverage Area: About 10 sq. mi. Population Protected: About 15,000 (est.) Command Officer: Capt. Mark Elvin Command Station: Poway 36

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Sheriff’s Dept. Mission and Services Additional “Did You Know?” items Sheriff William Gore profile 4S Ranch crime prevention support

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PUSD Teacher of the Year Monterey Ridge’s Watkins Believes One Caring Teacher Can Make a Huge Difference

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can’t pinpoint the exact moment that she knew she would become a school teacher, but it was always in her heart. “Teachers change lives,” said Watkins, who teaches 4th and 5th graders at Monterey Ridge Elementary School in 4S Ranch – and was selected recently as one of three “Teachers of the Year” for 2010-11 in the Poway Unified School District. “I hold steadfast to the belief that one caring adult can foster resiliency in a young person’s life.” Watkins, who lives in Poway with husband Michael, son Lucas (a 2nd grader) and daughter Abigail (kindergartner), said her life’s story was peppered with hardship and adversity that left her seeking refuge in her classrooms as a youth. “I saw first-hand the power a caring teacher could make in helping a student reshape their perspective on life and open doors to a better future,” she said, noting that lessons she learned as a child and teenager helped shape

Shaylene Watkins (third from the right) accepts her award as one of three “Teachers of the Year” for 2010-11 in the Poway Unified School District

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create programs that get results. “Most importantly, I meaher education philosophy. sure success by using my students as a lens,” she said. “If they “Classrooms and schools must be caring learning centers are excited to come to school, eager to participate, and share that nurture all students so that all children can thrive,” said in our feeling of community, then I am on track for success!” Watkins, who has degrees from Palomar College, San Diego “I measure success in how many reluctant readers disState University, and Grand Canyon University. “By creatcover new worlds in books at my encouragement, how many ing rigorous, engaging and interactive classrooms, students struggling writers bloom under my guidance, how many can learn skills to empower them as life-long learners. I am faces light up with the ah ha momotivated to teach everyday bement. It is the personal relationcause education is a life-line to ships that prove to be the greatest many, a catapult to a new future, success,” she added. and a door beyond.” Watkins noted that today’s A product of Poway district teachers wear many hats, in schools, Watkins graduated from terms of being experts in a mulAbraxas High School a year and titude of curriculum disciplines. a half early to jumpstart her col“(Teachers must be) integrators lege course work. She began of ever-changing technologies, her teaching career in the pre~ Shaylene Watkins micromanagers that carefully school setting while attending PUSD Teacher of the Year orchestrate the nuts and bolts college. After student teachof over-populated classrooms, ing in the La Mesa Spring Valhelp desk technicians who tend to the daily needs of paley school district, she joined PUSD in 2000 at Sundance tients, and artists who craft the sequential daily lessons that Elementary School – becoming that school’s Teacher of the hook and inspire students,” she said. “Yet, above all, toYear in 2006. She joined the staff at Monterey Elementary day’s teacher is a true practitioner that must assess the vast shortly thereafter. array of individual needs both academic and social so that Watkins attributes her success in the teaching profession futures are built on strong foundations. Teaching is the core to the ability to blend her understanding of child developof social change.” ¢ ment, the subject matter, technology and learning styles to

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4S Ranch Resident Helps Young Girls Develop Self-Esteem, Healthy Lifestyle photo by Spark Photography

hen Tracey Best was first introduced to Girls on the Run San Diego, her initial thought was “why wasn’t this program available when I was young?” It was that impactful. A 4S Ranch resident since 2002, she was introduced to the organization by Denise Jackson, who currently serves as the board chairman of the organization – which is the local chapter of a national group that conducts a 12-week character development for girls ages 3-8 years. Girls on the Run combines a lesson each time the girls meet with training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event. “The lessons are designed to teach nutrition, positive image, self-respect, the need to respect others, caring for the community, and building self-esteem and positive image of themselves and others,” Best said. “It is a program any girl should participate in at least once.” Best has served two years on the organization’s board of directors, and volunteered in many areas – from being an assistant coach, to being a “running buddy”, to serving on various committees. “It’s an organization I’m passionate about and I’m happy to help in any way they need me, including volunteering and raising funds to continue the great work the organization has done for young girls throughout San Diego,” said Best. Dedicated to educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living, Girls on the Run San Diego is a non-profit group focused on positive youth development, combining an interactive curriculum and running for pre-teen girls – focused on their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. The organization’s lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors. “I did see a need to bring a site to 40

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4S and I worked with the Girls on the Run San Diego team to make it happen,” she said. A client executive at Barney & Barney LLC, Best assists companies of various sizes in maximizing their employees’ benefit programs. She is a mother of two daughters (Sydney and Samantha), and she and her husband, Bill, are very involved in school, sports and the community. Both are active runners, and Best, who’s 40, is currently training for her second half-marathon. But with two daughters, Best – who also volunteers with Athena San Diego, an organization of professional women that mentors the next generation of female leaders – said her passion always was to help girls become more confident and active, which is why she jumped at the chance to be involved with the Girls on the Run group. “We had a mother approach us at the end of the recent season in 4S Ranch, bring flowers to thank us for the program,” Best said. “She said that one of her daughters would not play with the January | February 2011

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www.gotrsd.org other children during lunch or recess, instead she sat by herself. By the end of the season, she would tell her mother all the things she did at recess that day.” Girls on the Run San Diego gave the girl the confidence she needed to believe in herself and her abilities. “That was exactly the reason I volunteered my time and donate to such a wonderful organization,” Best said. “It really can’t get any more satisfying that than!” ¢ 92127magazine.com

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It’s All About Saving Lives Innovative Program Strives to Close Gap in DMV Process

hristy and Kris Rolfson were inspired by a reallife experience when they opened Motion Skills earlier this year. “The idea to start the company came after watching every parent’s nightmare come true – when our son received his driver’s license, even though he had no knowledge of driving beyond the answers to state laws and basic driving rules,” Christy said. “While our son could pass a multiple choice test regarding driving, we knew that it did not accurately reflect his safety and skill as a driver.” That gap they identified in driver education being presented to teenagers – missing any practical knowledge to be applied to their actual driving technique – put emphasis on the importance of the new enterprise. And it also gave rise to their most important goal for Motion Skills: Saving lives. Motion Skills, at its centrally-located San Diego facility off Miramar Road, provides professional education and training services to automobile drivers, including expert instruction on how to reduce accidents, increase fuel economy, avoid traffic citations, handle emergency driving situations, take care of mechanical breakdowns, save money, and minimize potential injury. But this is not just another driving school; instead, Motion Skills is a revolutionary concept. “First, we do not focus on the laws and rules that driving schools must concentrate on for their customers to pass the licensing tests. Motion Skills specifically targets the critical issues that affect driving,” Christy said. “And, second, we provide both pre- and post-DMV license training. Preparing students prior to licensing places key information into their long-term memory, giving them the advantage when going through the DMV process. This, coupled with the post-DMV license training provides the foundation for a lifetime of skills aimed at safe driving.” A special simulator – developed specifically to help teach and retain the skills learned – is integral to the training program at Motion Skills. Motion Skills provides instruction at both the middle school and high school levels:

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to set them up for success when going through the DMV licensing process – while also building safe driving habits early on.

• High school students spend three hours learning how to

avoid mistakes that can lead to accidents, injury, high insurance rates and even death. In addition to time with the simulator, participants will interact with the instructor, multimedia and relevant props to learn critical skills – and also spend time in the mechanics area learning how to manage real-life situations such as fixing a flat tire, jump starting a car, checking oil level, and more.

And due to the goal of saving lives, Motion Skills programs spend considerable time teaching the benefits of reducing distractions while driving. “Motion Skills does not believe in and strongly discourages texting while driving, drinking while driving, and illegal street racing,” Christy said. The middle school session is $49 (and allows for a 10% discount on the future high school session). The high school session is $239, which includes a six-month follow-up training session and a year of free texting updates (and a 10% discount is available when signing up with a friend). For additional information on Motion Skills and its innovative teen driver training programs, visit www.MotionSkills.com or call 858-240-4349. ¢

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Points or No Points?

What Loan is Best For You? Below are a Few Pointers. No Point/No Fee Loans

Loans with Closing Costs

Benefits: The main benefit to a No Point/No Fee loan is that you have no out-of-pocket costs. As a result, if the rates drop in the future, you could refinance again without the need to take closing costs into consideration.

Benefits: The main benefit to paying closing costs and/or origination fees is that your rate is typically lower than a No Point/No Fee loan. You will end up saving a substantial amount of interest paid over time.

Disadvantages: The main disadvantage to a No Point/No Fee loan is that they are typically higher rates than loans with closing costs and/or origination fees. If you intend to keep the loan for a long period of time, you will end up paying more interests in the long run due to the higher rates.

Disadvantages: The primary disadvantage to obtaining a loan with closing costs and/or origination fees is the fact that it costs you more initially to obtain the loan. You must do a “break-even” analysis to determine whether or not the upfront fees outway the long-term savings.

Dave LaRose has over 12 years of lending experience. He personally handles his client’s mortgage transactions from start to finish.

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10545 Hollingsworth Wy

1957

470,000

10763 Santa Tomasa Ave

3540

756,000

17540 Hada Dr

2084

480,000

16750 Summit Vista Dr

3824

805,000

10924 Paseo Montanoso

1931

487,000

16577 Aldama Ct

3394

815,000

9910 Fieldthorn St

1690

489,000

9825 DEERTRAIL Dr

3977

823,500

16056 Newton Hill

1779

507,493

16221 Pinto Ridge Dr

3472

850,000

8379 Haaland Gln

1961

515,000

10993 La Alberca Ave

3837

850,000

11041 Camino Abrojo

2256

542,500

15243 Heather Stone Ct

3990

850,701

17995 Cassia Pl

2169

555,000

7835 Caminito Camelia

3878

875,000

17947 Pueblo Vista Ln

2281

560,000

14594 Via Bergamo

3544

888,000

8402 Christopher Ridge Ter

2333

588,250

14711 Via Bettona

3802

925,000

15068 Dove Creek Rd

2492

610,000

8165 Santaluz Village Grn S

2232

961,200

17153 Glen Aspen Dr

2562

620,000

15688 Beltaire Ln

3249

977,000

15861 Paseo Del Sur St

2771

625,000

15686 Beltaire Ln

3296

998,000

18262 Smokesignal Dr

2414

630,000

8435 Run Of The Knolls

2900

1,080,000

17763 Arawak Ct

2556

640,000

7425 La Mantanza

4600

1,125,000

17623 Alva Rd

2222

643,900

8419 Run Of The Knolls

2900

1,240,000

10404 Glen Aspen Ct

3070

652,000

8125 Lamour Ln

4018

1,265,000

17309 S Eagle Canyon Pl

3180

657,000

10227 Winecreek Ct

4854

1,270,000

17013 Silver Crest Dr

2901

677,900

16343 WINECREEK Rd

5361

1,300,000

17646 Alva Road St

3114

682,900

17061 Castello Cir

5303

1,347,500

17205 4S Ranch Pkwy

3525

689,000

8242 Top O The Morning

4243

1,420,000

17021 Silver Crest Dr

3608

699,900

17109 Blue Of The Night Ln

4942

1,450,000

10165 Lone Dove St

2987

701,000

7928 Clambake Dr

4408

1,750,000

17587 Alva Rd

3486

709,900

8194 Run Of The Knolls

6060

1,810,000

17941 Aguamiel Rd

2953

740,000

8016 Run Of The Knolls

6500

1,950,000

17211 4S RANCH Pkwy

3172

743,000

7640 Top O The Morning Wy

6658

2,735,000

17058 Albert Ave

3431

756,000

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Who Wants Just Crows? There are Better Ways to Attract the Good Birds – and Butterflies – to Local Backyards

uring a discussion with a 92127 neighbor recently, the conversation turned to – besides crows digging up the lawn looking for grub worms and owls screeching all night through the spring and summer – the question: “where are all the birds in the area?” Obviously that’s an exaggeration…well, except for the crows and the owls part. But shouldn’t 4S Ranch, Santaluz, Del Sur and the other areas of our community have more pleasant little birds flittering around in our backyards? The vote amongst the small contingent was a decided “yes!” So how can local residents make this happen? Is it really possible to have an environment that creates a habitat that attracts wildlife such as songbirds and butterflies? Again, the answer is a decided “yes!” First step in this movement to improve the 92127 “backyard habitats” is to put in place more native plants, which provide unmatched habitat value because native flora and fauna have coevolved for thousands of years. This is often referred ‘By simply providing a to as “habitat gardening” or source for food, water, “backyard restoration”, recover and a place to ferring to the process of contraditional new deraise the young – along verting velopment landscape plans with incorporating in privately owned yards or spaces to those that sustainable gardening public attract and support native practices – the birds, bees, butterflies, and wildlife. Such tactics backyard menagerie other benefit wildlife by providing is attainable for family food, shelter, water and nestand friends to enjoy.’ ing places. Plans can involve combining a few key “habitat plants”, along with reductions in use of pesticides and fertilizers. Habitat gardens are delightful for families, as children have a natural affinity for the birds and bugs. Creating, growing and maintaining a natural garden provides children with a healthy outdoor experience. Here are a few tips for attracting butterflies to the backyard: • If you want butterflies in the backyard, then go for the fruitbearing trees and flowering plants – especially plums. The only variety of plum tree native to California is the Pacific Coast plum, also called the Sisson plum or Prunus subcordata. 46

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• Among native shrubs, butterflies are attracted to the nectars of California lilac, bladderpod and coyote bush. • The major annual plant that attracts butterflies is the lupine, native in many parts of California. • There are many perennial flowers, grasses and plants that will attract butterflies and are native to California. Butterflies feed on nectar from yarrow, milkweed, buckwheat, golden yarrow, coast goldenbush, deerweed, coyote mint, sage, goldenrod, lilac verbena and San Diego sunflower. To attract birds to the backyard, here are some recommendations: • Similar to how they attract butterflies, fruit trees – especially plum – are special to many bird species. Juniper, dogwood and cherry also are well received. And evergreen trees provide good shelter for nesting birds. • Flowers such as marigolds and sunflowers are popular with a variety of birds. • Shrubs and vines such as honeysuckle and blackberry are also popular. Making it simple, any 92127 resident – in a home, with a condo patio, or even an apartment balcony – can create an environment that attracts beautiful wildlife and help restore habitat. By simply providing a source for food, water, cover and a place to raise the young – along with incorporating sustainable gardening practices – the backyard menagerie is attainable. In addition to incorporating native plants, local residents can add supplemental feeders in the backyard. Not only do children enjoy watching the birds feed, they often are extremely excited about actually “feeding the birds”. And a backyard pond or a human-made feature such as a bird bath is well received by both butterflies and small birds. ¢

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:::: GREEN LIVING

Does your employer offer the benefit of the

Bicycle Commuter Act? by Ralph Simon, President of Green Cruiser Inc.

his legislation permits companies to provide $20 a month tax free to employees who bike to work, allowing the money to be used for bicycle purchases and bike upkeep – and is designed to promote cycling and provide a little equity for the people who burn calories instead of fuel. Most employers are probably unaware of the new bicycle community benefit, and many employers need to understand implementation. The actual benefit of the Act – about $240 per individual cyclist each year – is helpful but the largest benefit is that it legitimizes bicycling as a commuting mode. And this might inspire more employers to think about providing showers, lockers, secure bicycle parking, and other inducements to their employees (such as purchasing a Green Cruiser ™ electric bike!). Providing free vehicle parking for employees is expensive (construction, maintenance, insurance, security, lighting, etc.), wastes valuable real estate, and offends a company’s neighbors due to causing too much traffic. Employers can save money and burnish their “good corporate citizen” credentials by offering employees diverse transportation options, especially sustainable ones such as bicycling. Among the benefits to employees for bicycling to work, especially if the company provides a “Bike-to-Work Corporate Allowance” program as outlined in the Bicycle Commuter Act:

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• It’s environmentally responsible. • It saves a significant amount of fuel (and the related costs). • Employees get paid to commute. • Parking becomes a non-issue. • Employees get obvious health and fitness benefits.

Contact Information: Ralph Simon, President 1-800-408-2120 www.grncruiser.com

Do yourself and the environment a favor today: Call 800-408-2120 or visit www.grncruiser.com for more information on the benefits of bicycling and the exciting Green Cruiser™ Premium Electric Bicycle”. ¢ Ralph Simon is president of Green Cruiser Inc., established in 2008. The company offers the most recent, fuel efficient, innovative transportation technology in electric bicycles available. All are priced competitively and made to the quality expectations of demanding consumers. Green Cruiser™ Premium Electric Bicycles allow riders to get where they need to be in a fast, eco-friendly manner. 48

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:::: FINANCIAL SPOTLIGHT

Are Your Employees Getting the Most Out of Their 401(k)?

Five ways a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney solution can help you raise participation in your company’s retirement savings plan:

1. Comprehensive employee education 2. Clear, concise communications 3. Easy-to-use online platform 4. Streamlined enrollment process 5. A variety of investment choices Morgan Stanley Smith Barney offers retirement plan solutions to meet a wide range of business needs. Call us today for a complimentary comparison of your retirement plan and a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney solution. ¢

Michael P. Roberts, CFP®, CIMA®,CRPC Retirement Plan Director CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certified Investment Management Analyst™

Mike and Tom are part of the TRC Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Rancho Bernardo. Mike enjoys being involved with youth sports and lives in 4S Ranch with his wife, Sandra, and four kids. Tom lives in 4S Ranch with his wife Shannon and stays busy with their new twin boys. They have grown up in the Rancho Bernardo area graduating from RB High School.

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Reverse the signs of aging with science, not surgery

any women find themselves looking in the mirror with a critical eye, wishing their lips were a little plumper, and yearning for smoother and youngerlooking skin. Turning back the hands of time has proven possible in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern world of dermal fillers and plastic surgery, however these drastic solutions are simply not for everyone. For women who want to look younger and more beautiful, without injections or surgery, there is a fantastic solution that can yield you remarkable results. Scientific advancements have taken anti-aging beauty products to new levels of efficiency, and the results have women smiling everywhere. C-Lipoic Lip Enhancer is one of the most popular products on the market right now, proven a safe and affordable alternative to lip injections. This Vitamin C treatment contains a cocktail of compounds that will improve your lip texture, and result in plumper, sexier lips. It also moisturizes, stimulates new cell growth, and restores

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4S Ranch’s Hickerson Chosen As Fire Board Vice President

4S Ranch resident re-elected as a Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District director will serve as vice president of the board for the next two years. Thomas R. Hickerson was originally appointed to the board in 2002, before being elected outright in 2002. He was re-elected in 2006 and again last November. Even though the district does not have specific geographic representatives on its board, Hickerson feels it’s important that he lives in 4S Ranch. “I have a better understanding of issues on this side of the district,” he said. “I am the only board member living in this area, and I am able to bring local issues to the board.” Hickerson said one of his biggest contributions while on the board was his effort to ensure an ambulance crew was based and manned on a 24-hour basis at the 4S Ranch Fire Station, which drastically reduced the emergency response time in the community. A former U.S. Navy air traffic controller and a 30-year veteran of the Federal Aviation Administration as a controller, supervisor, staff specialist and manager, Hickerson became interested in seeking an RSFFPD board position shortly after retirement in 1997. “I found I had lots of free time on my hands,” he said. “In my younger days, I was a volunteer firefighter in a town near Nashville and also in Savannah. Those were very satisfying experiences, and being on the board allows me to be close to firefighting activities while serving our community.” Born and raised in a small town in Tennessee, Hickerson met his wife of 34 years while working in Oklahoma City – and that’s where he first discovered 4S Ranch. “My wife Jan has been a Realtor® for many years, and through her business contacts we learned of 4S Ranch while it was just starting to be developed,” he said. “We bought one of the first homes here.” Hickerson also serves on the 4S Ranch Master Association board, the San Diego County Service Area-17 Advisory Board, and the San Dieguito Community Planning Group. RSSFPD has 52 full-time employees and provides 26,500 residents of 4S Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, Sun Valley, Del Dios and other areas with fire protection and medical services. ¢ 54

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Library (dates & events subject to change)

Kids Fitness - 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Personal trainer Andrea exercises with kids ages 18 months to 5 years.

Baby & Me Fitness - 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Personal trainer Andrea exercises with moms while entertaining babies 4 weeks to 1 year.

Preschool Story Time & Literacy Craft with Mrs. Z - Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Friends of the Library Meeting - 4th Wednesday of the month Baby Story Time - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Pe-walking babies only. One-on-one lapsit activity which introduces stories and songs.

Play to Learn Preschool Time with Teacher Lee - Toddler Time: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Time: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Music, Stories, Art and Fun! www.teacherlee.com

Chess Club - every Saturday at 3 p.m. For children and teens.

Teen Time - Tuesdays at 4-5 p.m. (see website for other teen activities)

Spanish Bilingual Story Time - 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 10 a.m. Spanish bilingual story and craft for children.

For more information and the latest events: www.4sRanchLibrary.blogspot.com www.4sRanchLibraryTeens.blogspot.com

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