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Elite Pediatric Dentistry take me out to the ballgame RB and CMR Little Leagues

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Take Me Out to the Ballgame

92128 is lucky enough to have not one, but two outstanding Little Leagues for players to compete in. Find out the hard work that goes into creating success for players, coaches and parents.

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a communal affair student star (Z)

Jake Bronson

giving thanks to the community PUSD Gift Matching Donations Made Easy retirement community profile casa de las campanas

YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE

daphne & susan’s make ahead brunch

local family the carrolls (Z) The Origin of Lacrosse at RBHS Working Up An Appetite MERCHANT PROFILE GolfTEC San Diego IN OUR OWN BACKYARD TO THE MUSEUM! MERCHANT PROFILE Pattie Conway Cheers to the Volunteers

Remington Club Senior Volunteer Awards

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Vol. 3, No. 5 TM

Publisher Derrick Breaux

What is the Special Ingredient?

atching each issue of this magazine come together is a very exciting thing for me. Regardless of the number of editorial meetings that we have, it is always fun to see the completed design in print. We feature local students, families, volunteers, businesses and other stories as they relate to our immediate community. We often talk about how there’s a little something for everyone inside of these pages – whether you are 4 years old or 104 years old. Many people often ask me about our community and what makes it a special place. It’s easy to run down the typical list – beautiful homes, high-ranking schools, nice people, close proximity to a lot of things, etc. We talk about these things all of the time. In fact, many of us moved to our community specifically for these things. But there’s something more. There seems to be a special ingredient that can be found in our great communities. I believe that special ingredient is volunteerism. I recently had a conversation with a friend discussing how volunteers have such a positive impact on our local town. In fact, he took it one step further and stated that our community is as nice as it is specifically because of the contribution and donation of time of local volunteers. The more I thought about it, the more I had to agree. There’s something special that happens when people donate their precious time Derrick Breaux for the greater good of the community. Volunteering comes in many Publisher forms. Some people are capable of donating great amounts of time and energy. Others have a more limited ability to donate time. The important ingredient is that contributions are in fact made – big or small. Regardless of the amount of individual time that a person can gift to the community, it’s hard to deny the huge difference that it makes. Whether you are running one of the communities’ nonprofit organizations, volunteering at local events, or simply picking up the occasional piece of litter left behind on the sidewalk, our communities are definitely better places because of the people that do it. Regards, Derrick Breaux, Publisher

Creative Director Tyler McElhaney Editor Sarabeth McElhaney editor@zcodemedia.com Director of Business Development Jessica Breaux Regional Account Executive Rick Micheri Editorial Assistant Jessica Rae Woods Graphic Designers Mani Salazar Maria Fernandez Richard Soledad Traci Sally Photography Spark Photography Production Coordinator Heather Lockwood Contributing Writers Amy Lehrer Angie Gallo Jennifer Frakes Kelley Gusich Linda Frabl Liz Onufer Michelle Tremblay Advertising Sales Monica Cogger marketing@ZCodeMedia.com 619-717-2322 92128 Magazine is published locally six times per year by Susco Media Inc. (dba ZCode Media / ZCode Magazines). © 2013 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any content in this publication without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. 92128 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. 92128 Magazine assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or liability for the content of advertising placed in the publication (or on the 92128Magazine.com website).

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4S Hawks Lacrosse

4S Ranch Boys Lacrosse Director, Liam Mbuthia, anticipates the next season for lacrosse and his hopes about the burgeoning new league.

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Leading By Example

Local Stories. Local Photos.

When Sue was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in her mid-30s, the Klinkers transformed their lives.

Defining Femfessional

After twenty years of work in sales and development for San Diego based companies, Anne Von Dyl recognized her own “femfessional” status.

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92129 Magazine Hit the Books!

Everyone can appreciate the excitement and terror in the life of a sixth, seventh, or eigth grader. We sit down with the people that help these young students transition to adulthood.

Shimmering Sound & Flying Colors Mt. Carmel High School played host to one of the largest marching band tournaments in Southern California.

“Growing Up PQ”

The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council and 92129 Magazine present the winners of the “Growing Up PQ” essay contest.

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92131 Magazine They Got Game! The Scripps Ranch High School soccer players bring dedication, hard work, and commitment to the next level.

Del • Sol Magazine Enchanting Farmers Markets

Both Del Mar and Solana Beach have their own lovely farmers markets that feature fresh, healthy, locally-grown produce.

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Flavor of the Weekend The Poway Farmers Market is offering fresh products and exciting atmosphere every weekend in Old Poway.

92130 Magazine To Serve and Protect

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The Northwestern Division of the San Diego Police Department exercises valor, honor, and camaraderie while protecting Carmel Valley and beyond.

Local community members and businesses alike in neighboring zip codes are featured bi-monthly. The news, photos, features and lifestyles are put in the spotlight. To find out more, go to www.zcodemags.com

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things to do in 92128 january + february 2014 JANUARY JAN. 1

NEW YEAR’S DAY

JAN. 6

JAN. 22 – 26

FEB. 3 – 7

Jan. 22 – 24: 7 p.m. Jan. 25 – 26: 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Spanish Performance: Jan. 26, 3 p.m. Valley View Casino Center www.disneyonice.com

Bernardo Heights Middle School www.powayusd.com/pusdbhms

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS “ROCKIN’ EVER AFTER”

FEB. 9

POWPAC PRESENTS “LOVE LETTERS” 7 p.m. | PowPAC www.powpac.org

10TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO DREAM HOUSE RAFFLE Benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego Tickets available through May 2 www.rmhcsd.org

JAN. 7

JAN. 23

FAMILY ART NIGHT

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Morning Creek Elementary School www.powayusd.com/pusdmces

RB SUNRISE ROTARY JANUARY SPEAKERS: MIKE MILLER Explore the work of the Escondido Humane Society 7:15 a.m. | Country Club of Rancho Bernardo www.rbsunrise.org

JAN. 8

SAN DIEGO NORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGIONAL MIXER Free to all Chamber members $10 at the door, $35 for nonmembers 5 – 7 p.m. | North County Tavern + Bowl www.chamber.sdncc.com

CHOIR CONCERT

7 p.m. | Bernardo Heights Middle School www.powayusd.com/pusdbhms

JAN. 11 – 12

FREE E-WASTE COLLECTIONS AND RECYCLING EVENT Hosted by Miss San Diego Pageant 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Home Depot in Carmel Mountain Ranch

JAN. 14

RB SUNRISE ROTARY JANUARY SPEAKERS: THERESA MILLER

FEB. 20 JAN. 24 SAN DIEGO NORTH ROTARY POKER TOURNAMENT

$50 for members, $55 for non-members Includes transportation fees, tram tour, and Pasadena tour Contact Clo Massad for reservations: cmassad@san.rr.com www.bernardogardeners.org

JAN. 25

FEB. 22

Check www.powayusd.com/pusdrbhs/ptsa for time & location www.powayusd.com/pusdrbhs

A new stage version of the 1967 film with Dustin Hoffman 8 – 10 p.m. | Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powayarts.org

RBHS GRAD NITE SHRED-A-THON & E-WASTE DROP-OFF FUNDRAISER

L.A.THEATRE WORKS PRESENTS “THE GRADUATE”

JAN. 26

RECURRING EVENTS

OAKWOOD ESCROW SUPER BOWL Benefiting the Ed Brown Senior Center $20 per bowler; $70 for team of four Includes two games, shoes, and lunch 11 a.m. | Poway Fun Bowl www.oakwoodescrow.com

JAN. 17 – FEB. 16

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

EVERY SUNDAY

NEVER ALONE ON SUNDAY

Enjoy an afternoon of games including Bridge, Canasta, Mah Jongg, Scrabble, and Mexican Dominoes 1 p.m. | The Remington Club, Rancho Bernardo www.neveraloneonsunday.com

EVERY TUESDAY

SCIENCE NIGHT

RB CHORALE, INC. REHEARSALS

MULTICULTURAL NIGHT AT MORNING CREEK

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Painted Rock Elementary School www.rbchorale.org

6 p.m. | Morning Creek Elementary School www.powayusd.com/pusdmces

EVERY WEDNESDAY

JAN. 31

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | BAE Systems www.dynamicspkrs.toastmastersclubs.org

CHINESE/LUNAR NEW YEAR

JAN. 21

DYNAMIC SPEAKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB

EVERY FRIDAY

RB SUNRISE ROTARY JANUARY SPEAKERS: LELAND FERGUSON

RANCHO BERNARDO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET

Treating Athletes using Chiropractic 7:15 a.m. | Country Club of Rancho Bernardo www.rbsunrise.org

FEBRUARY

RB CHORALE: NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

FEB. 2

Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to complete registration 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Painted Rock Elementary School www.rbchorale.org

BERNARDO GARDENER’S CLUB WINTER TRIP: DESCANSO GARDENS & OLD PASADENA

$65 per person 6:30 – 10 p.m. | Doubletree Golf Resort www.sandiegonorthrotary.org

5:30 p.m. | Shoal Creek Elementary School www.powayusd.com/pusdsces

JAN. 20

VALENTINE’S DAY PRESIDENT’S DAY

JAN. 3O

Friday and Saturdays: 8 p.m., Sundays: 2 p.m. | PowPAC www.powpac.org

FEB. 14 FEB. 17

Integrated sports and their importance to society 7:15 a.m. | Country Club of Rancho Bernardo www.rbsunrise.org

POWPAC PRESENTS “DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER”

BOOK FAIR

GROUNDHOG DAY

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Fresh produce, crepes, tamales and more 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Bernardo Winery www.bernardowinery.com

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:::: sPorTs reGisTrATion & AnnoUnceMenTs BASEBALL CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE 2014 SPRING SEASON BEGINS Tryouts take place in early January www.cmrll.org

CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Looking for managers, coaches, scorekeepers, help with events/ general league on-going needs Email president@cmrll.org

RB LITTLE LEAGUE SPRING REGISTRATION

GOLF THE BERNARDOETTES

Every Wednesday A friendly group of women golfers who play 18 holes of golf every Wednesday morning at the Oaks North Golf Course. For more details about the Bernardoettes and a free round of golf, contact Lloyd Porter, Oaks North Head Professional, at 858-487-3021.

LACROSSE RB YOUTH LACROSSE SPRING REGISTRATION Register before Jan. 10 for $30 discount www.rbylax.com

Jan. 4 10 a.m – 12 p.m. | Majors Field, at Pomerado and Rancho Bernardo Rds. www.eteamz.com/ranchobernardoll

FREE CLINIC FOR NEW PLAYERS

DANCE DANCE TO EVOLVE CLASSES STARTING

RB YOUTH LACROSSE BOX LACROSSE

Starting Jan. 6 See Rancho Bernardo Glassman Rec. Center program guide for classes and times www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation

CIVIC DANCE ARTS REGISTRATION

Jan. 11 9:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Rancho Bernardo Glassman Rec. Center www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation

BREAK DANCING SESSIONS

Every Wednesday Parent/Guardian must sign liability form before child can participate. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Rancho Bernardo Glassman Rec. Center www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation

SOCCER RANCHO BERNARDO RECREATIONAL SOCCER

Jan. 16 7 p.m. | Rancho Bernardo High School Stadium www.rbylax.com

Dec. 8 – Feb. 20 Registration for the spring soccer league ends Feb. 20 Games begin March 8 www.rbysa.com

Every Thursday through Jan. 12 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Grades 3 – 5 (Pee Wee) 5:30 – 7 p.m. | Grades 6 – 8 (MS) www.rbylax.com

NORTH COUNTY SOCCER PARK

Indoor soccer leagues always starting for all ages www.ncspsoccer.com

MARTIAL ARTS KAJUKENBO KARATE

Every Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Rancho Bernardo Glassman Rec. Center www.kick411.com

MULTI-SPORT MASTER YOUR SPORTS

Xtreme dodgeball, flag football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, multi and junior sports www.masteryoursports.com

(dates & events subject to change)

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SOFTBALL RB GIRLS SOFTBALL SPRING IN-PERSON REGISTRATION Jan. 4 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.rbgirlssoftball.org

RB GIRLS SOFTBALL SPRING ROOKIE ASSESSMENT Jan. 11 Check website for times www.rbgirlssoftball.org

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Sunday F U N DAY! SHIRLEY MALLON GIVES SENIORS FUN AND LAUGHTER EVERY SUNDAY by LINDA FRABL | photos by Spark Photography

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MEET SHIRLEY Name: Age: Community: Volunteer Afﬁliation: Occupation:

Shirley Mallon 96 Rancho Bernardo Never Alone on Sunday Previously worked in a New York City college admissions ofﬁce for 15 years. Family: Widowed; 3 children, 3 grandchildren, 4 great-granchildren Hobbies: Reading, knitting, playing card games

Sunday – when we get to unwind, spend time with loved ones and simply enjoy ourselves, right? While that may be the case for many of us, it also tends to be the saddest day of the week for senior citizens, as there are usually very limited planned social activities for them on that particular day. Hence, Shirley Mallon, a ninety-six-year-old Bernardo Heights resident, created her own group five years ago called, “Never Alone On Sunday.” “I started this group after my husband passed away because I found there were far fewer events for seniors on that day, and many of my senior friends agreed,” Shirley explained. That initial social gathering now includes dozens of people who meet every Sunday to play Bridge, Contract Gin (an easy version of Gin Rummy), Canasta, Mah Jongg and even Mexican Dominoes.

Group: Never Alone on Sunday Purpose: Fun! Meetings: Group meets every Sunday at The Remington Club (behind Vons), building #2; come about 12:30. Please park just down the block in the Guest Parking, not in front of the building. Details: Everything is free, including refreshments. Door prizes are given out the ﬁrst Sunday of the month. Contact: 858-451-0065 www.neveraloneonsunday.com

The group used to meet at various random Rancho Bernardo locations, but in February 2013 the Remington Club invited the participants to have their weekly gatherings in their multi-purpose room every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Shirley remarked, “The Remington Club is a lovely place and they have been so good to us. Also, members of my group receive a discount worth thousands of dollars if they eventually become residents of The Remington Club.” No stranger to overseeing social functions, Shirley used to help her husband plan activities through another group they started back in 1994 called, “The Jewish Cultural and Service Club.” That group amassed up to 200 members, and Shirley’s husband came up with their meeting topic ideas. Shirley recalled, “One of my favorite topics was back when President Clinton, Boris Yeltsin and Benjamin Netanyahu were all in office. It was called ‘Bibi, Boris and Bill,’ and a local college professor spoke. It was great!” When she’s not playing card games, Shirley loves to read, knit and roam through the Bernardo Winery – “even though I don’t drink; it’s just so beautiful there,” Shirley remarked. She also regularly shops at Barons Market, Sprouts and Trader Joe’s. When her son visits her from New York City at least four times a year, he takes Shirley to the Barona Casino’s buffet, and he also created her group’s website, www.neveraloneonsunday.com. Thanks to Shirley’s efforts, seniors need not be lonely on Sundays anymore. Shirley added, “Come have an afternoon of fun and laughter while playing cards. Bring your friends, or make new ones!” ¢

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† Based on 2012-2013 Advanced Placement Index (API) scores. Before making a decision to purchase in this community, prospective buyer should independently verify your child’s eligibility to attend certain schools. Persons in photos do not reflect racial preference and housing is open to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. Prices, plans, and terms are effective on the date of publication and subject to change without notice. Square footage/acreage shown is only an estimate and actual square footage/acreage will differ. Buyer should rely on his or her own evaluation of useable area. This ad contains general information about a new home community in California and it is not an offer or the solicitation of an offer for the purchase of a new home. This information is not directed to residents of any other state that requires registration or permit issuance prior to the publication of such information. Plans to build out this neighborhood as proposed are subject to change without notice. Standard Pacific Corp. California Real Estate License No. 01138346. © 2014 Black Mountain Ranch LLC. All rights reserved.

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n late November, ZCode Media hosted a mixer for the Rancho Bernardo Business Association (RBBA) at our headquarters. For the first time, there was a record of 185 members and guests in attendance. RB Honorary Mayor Alex Monroe kicked off the night with a thank you to the hosts and attendees. There were door prizes that were won, including a bottle of wine and an enticing gift basket. Miguel’s catered with delicious finger foods and chips and dip, and live music was provided by the Sandy Devito Combo. Special guests included Miss Rancho Bernardo, Katherine Da Silva, and Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen, Kayla Anderson. It was a fantastic night, filled with good food, new friends, and lots of networking. Visit www.rbbusinessassociation.com to keep up with news and upcoming events from the RBBA.” ¢

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Multi-Talented! Jake Bronson Performs on the Field and on Stage by LINDA FRABL | photos by Spark Photography

ake Bronson, a fifteen-year-old honor roll student at Maranatha Christian High School, credits his strong religious values for his vast accomplishments. He is not only class president and varsity football captain, but was voted Homecoming Prince. It is ironic that Jake is so popular, because he strives to not give in to peer pressure. He explained, “It is a struggle not to seek approval from others and be swayed by a desire to fit in. Although sometimes I fail, I feel good knowing that all I really need to do is perform for an audience of ‘One!’” A worship leader at both the Church at Rancho Bernardo and Maranatha Chapel, Jake regularly speaks to youth groups about purity in dating, which he and his girlfriend observe. Jake admitted, “The thing that drives me every day is my faith. A verse in the Bible that encourages me is 1 Timothy 4:12: ‘Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.’” Jake and his girlfriend happen to make beautiful music together, literally, and their band won second place at their church’s Battle of the Bands competition. Having studied piano for seven years, Jake loves to compose his own songs, and he’s parlayed his interest in music into musical theatre. To date, he has had roles in thirteen different musicals, including Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof and Rolf in The Sound of Music. In addition to performing on stage, Jake also performs for his varsity football team. As the starter on both offense and defense (running back on offense and free safety on defense), Jake is also the lead rusher and the backup quarterback. Praising his school for fostering his wide range of skills, Jake exclaimed, “What I like most about Maranatha is the opportunity to be involved in a variety of different activities. I am able to grow in academics, leadership, athletics and the arts.” Jake’s favorite class is AP Biology, because he said, “I love learning how the world and our bodies work.” In the future Jake wants to attend the United States Naval Academy and become a doctor, but for now this sophomore is happy to call Sabre Springs home. He proclaimed, “I like living here because of the strong sense of community – and the neighborhood block parties!” ¢

MEET JAKE Name: Age: School: Grade: Parents: Sibling:

Jacob “Jake” Brian Bronson 15 Maranatha Christian High School 10th Brian and Debbie Bronson Luke Bronson (18)

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hanksgiving doesn’t just come on the last week of the month. It lasts all month, and in this case, all year long. The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation hosted the 24th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, located at the beautiful Rancho Bernardo Inn. The luncheon was held to thank sponsors for their generous donations and to announce the recipients for the foundation grants for the coming year. During the meal of traditional turkey, potatoes, and pumpkin pie, they showed videos of past grant recipients, including Westwood Elementary School’s new technology. Musical interludes featured Samanthan Belgum and Alice Dodd, the winner of the Rancho Bernardo Idol and Golden Idol contest, respectively. The afternoon concluded with auction winners and a parting word from Foundation President, Nick Anastasopoulos. ¢

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from clients on how their matching gift campaigns are going. We were elated to hear from a couple of clients who didn’t do just a double but, yes, tripled and quadrupled their matching gift revenues.” The Gift Matching program is not confined to a particular season, but runs year-round. Some businesses will allow retirees and spouses of employees to donate and gift match. Either way, you and your employer are helping to benefit local schools throughout PUSD. Some of the participating businesses include: Abbott Laboratories, Apple, AT&T, Bank of America, BAE Systems, Hewlett Packard, Nokia, Northrup Grumman Corporations, Pfizer, Qualcomm, Sony Electronics Inc., Takeda San Diego, and more. To learn more about making a donation to the PUSD Foundation or to donate classroom supplies for a particular school, program, or teacher, please visit www.pusdfoundation.org and get started giving back. 

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etween moose hunting and mountaineering, Jacob and Rachel Carroll have found time to settle into their Sabre Springs community, start a family, and continue to pursue their passion for adventure. The high school sweethearts, originally from Montrose, CO, appreciate 92128’s access to the outdoors. Today, the Carroll family is living a slice of the mountain lifestyle in Southern California. This past summer, their eight-year-old son, Jack, climbed the Mountaineer’s Route on Mt. Whitney. The younger children, Mali Mae, 6, and Beau, 4, aren’t far behind. The kids love the outdoors and sports. Jacob and Rachel have a few of their own bragging rights. "Combined, Rachel and I have climbed over sixty fourteenthousand-foot peaks and hundreds of others,” Jacob explained. The best evidence of the adventurous life may be Jacob’s trophy moose head from his Alaskan hunting trip in 2007. Bagging a record moose would have been story enough, but when Rachel went into labor two weeks early with Mali Mae back at home, Jacob’s adventure skills were put to the test. He scrambled to get out of the backcountry, a trip which involved rafts, dead engines, satellite phones, a floatplane, and a red-eye flight, just missing Mali Mae’s birth by a morning. Living close to nature was a deciding factor to settle in Sabre Springs. “Our neighborhood is mature, with plenty of full-grown trees, and borders hundreds of acres of open hills, giving us access to nature and wildlife – and giving nature and wildlife access to us,” Jacob shared. “We regularly have raccoons, opossums, red-tailed hawks and great horned owls on our property. We didn’t grow up in the city, so we like the nature contact, especially for our kids.” Time around the house is spent focused on family and avoids electronics. The tree house, sand box, and pool provide the entertainment. “We don’t own video games and we have strict limits on tv,” Jacob related. During their “down time,” Rachel loves baking, and Jacob is a pencil sketch artist. The work week is in sharp contrast from their weekend adventures. Jacob, a Texas A&M graduate, is the president of a real estate private equity firm. Rachel, formerly a nurse in the surgical intensive care unit at Sharp Memorial Hospital, is a full time mother. In the midst of San Diego, the Carroll family found fulfillment in the nature of 92128 and the mountains beyond. With a strong sense of adventure and appreciation for the simple life, the Carrolls will always have a good story to tell. ¢

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The Women of the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo (WCCRB) held their annual fundraising event beneﬁtting the Jean McLaughlin Women’s Health Center, Pomerado Hospital. This is the ﬁrst time WCCRB has held this event for the Women’s Center. Dr. Elizabeth Revesz, Breast Surgeon with the Women’s Health Center, updated the ladies on what the Center is currently doing and plans for the future. Dr. Revesz is a remarkable woman who is a champion for women’s health issues. Kimberly Cardoso, Director of Major Giving with the Palomar Health Foundation, also spoke to the group and informed them of the work the Foundation is doing for the community. Overall, the organization raised $5,842 for the Women’s Center. The funds raised will be used for the Center’s needs including genetic testing for early detection and the management of breast cancer, genetic counselling for women about the inherited genetic risk of cancer and annual mammogram screenings.

RBHS Students Thank Volunteers

For the past ten years at Rancho Bernardo High School, the students of the Special Needs classes have held a Christmas party to thank the school staff for the help they have received throughout the year. This year they would like to acknowledge those special volunteers from the past ten years, especially Lt. Bernie Colon, Lt. Sharon Smyth, and retired Sgt. Bob Cruz from the San Diego Police Department. They have each taken time out of their busy schedules to bring Christmas joy to these students at RBHS. along with bringing gifts for each student, each of the students had an opportunity to speak with Santa and enjoy lunch with all the goodies. at the Christmas gathering in early December, these students gave a special recital of “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” for all the attendees. Sue Buhler, Roxanne Hayes, from the Special Needs classes at RBHS, would like to thank Santa, his helpers,and local merchants who made donations: Vons, Souplantation, O’s American Kitchen, Walmart, and Papa Johns.

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“Permanent recognition for a permanent gift” – that was the slogan that former community leader Bob Wells used for the Rancho Bernardo Pathway of Pride, which was started in 1993 by the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation (RBCF). The purpose of the Pathway of Pride is to recognize individuals who have donated $1,000 or more to the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation Endowment. Located in Webb Park, there are now 270 plaques along the pathway. Installed at the pathway’s entrance is a special plaque to memorialize Bob Wells, a founder of the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation, who passed away in 2012. Wells established the Pathway of Pride as a fundraising opportunity for the foundation’s endowment and community grants program. “We’re proud that so many community leaders have chosen to participate in the Pathway of Pride,” said Nick anastasopoulos, President of the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation Board. “It is a testament to how dedicated RB residents are to supporting our community.”

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Grad Nite Committee Holds Shred-A-Thon

The Rancho Bernardo High School PTSa Grad Nite Committee will host a Shred-a-Thon and Free E-Waste Drop-Off Fundraiser where people can securely discard their shredables – sensitive paper documents and e-waste materials – on Saturday, Jan. 25. This event will help raise funds to support the RBHS PTSa Safe and Secure Grad Nite. Documents will be shredded and computer hard drives will be punched and destroyed on-site. Certiﬁcate of Destruction is available upon request. Types of e-waste that are accepted include: TVs, monitors, computers, LCD screens, CRT screens, plasma screens, laptops, printers, copiers, faxes, scanners, computer towers, stereo systems, cellphones, speakers, telephones, VCRs, DVD players, servers, and power cords/cable/strips. Check back on www.powayusd.com/pusdrbhs/ptsa for event times. For questions, call 858-829-5190 or e-mail rbgradnite@gmail.com.

New Members Welcome to RB Chorale

On Jan. 21, anyone interested in joining the RB Chorale will be welcome to the ﬁrst rehearsal of spring semester. If you are a new member, they ask that you arrive at 6:30 p.m. to complete registration. New members must commit to joining the RB Chorale by Feb. 4 in order to be eligible to sing in the June 2014 performance. There are openings for sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses, and no audition is required. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to approximately 9 p.m. The rehearsal location will be Painted Rock Elementary located in Poway. For information or questions about joining the RB Chorale contact the recruitment chairman at recruitment@rbchoral.org.

Candidates Speak Out At Mayoral Forum

Over 100 people attended the Mayoral Forum at the Ed Brown Senior Center in early December. The event was co-hosted by the Rancho Bernardo Community Council and Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council, and moderated by allison ash from Channel 10 News. Some of the highlights of the forum included first term Councilman, David Alvarez, promoting his environmental sustainability blueprint, which included residents purchasing energy from renewable sources, and the creation of a green economy sector. Kevin Faulconer, who is serving his seventh year as city councilman, promoted easing up on the red tape that hampers solar and other alternative energy usage. Both candidates agreed on not using tax payers’ money to finance franchises, and that keeping the public safe and fixing the roads are at high priority. They also emphasized how individual community characters are important.

Knit For The Cure Supports Susan G. Komen

Founded in 2004, the Knit for the Cure Campaign recruits knitters and crocheters to create handmade items to be sold at various Komen events, one of which included the Race for the Cure which was held on Nov. 3 in Balboa Park. although most items are created by San Diego County residents, the campaign had knitters and crocheters from all over including Connecticut, Virginia, and New York. This year, some San Diego knitters also formed a team and participated in the race. Knit for the Cure raised over $5,300 this year. Seventy-ﬁve percent of the funds raised remain right here in San Diego to cover every step of the breast health journey – from education, outreach, mammograms, and diagnostics, to surgeries, chemotherapy, and more. The remaining 25% of each dollar raised funds national research to discover the causes and cures for breast cancer. For information on how to become involved in next year’s campaign, contact barbara.susangkomen@gmail.com.

Local Realtors Helping Others

Local realtor Sam Rasoul, with Keller Williams Realty, and his team have stepped up to help many in need. One of their big projects has been an area wide food drive. They delivered nearly 2,000 postcards and bags to homes asking for donations. Sam and his team dropped each postcard and bag with instructions, and the bags were ﬁlled and left on driveways for pick up. Sam and his team then came by on a given pick up day to collect the donations. according to Sam, this annual program helps hundreds of needy families during the holidays and beyond. “My family and I are very blessed and we love giving back to our community” said Sam. In addition to the food drive, Sam hosted an an annual client appreciation party which doubled as a toy drive. They ﬁlled four large boxes with toys that went to kids in need this past holiday season.

PowPAC Presents “Don’t Dress for Dinner”

Bernard is hoping to entertain his Parisian mistress for the weekend in his stylishly converted French farmhouse. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook, is in the process of packing his wife, Jacqueline, off to her mother, and has even invited his best friend, Robert, as a suitable alibi. What could possibly go wrong? Well, suppose Robert turns up without knowing why he’s been invited? Say, Robert and Jacqueline are secret lovers? Or how about the cook being mistaken for the mistress and the mistress - who can’t cook - being introduced as the cook? The cook is Suzette, the lover is Suzanne, the friend is bewildered, the wife is suspicious, the husband is losing his mind and everyone is guaranteed a good time in this hilarious romp through the French countryside. Don’t Dress for Dinner runs Jan. 17 through Feb. 16 at PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 general admission and $15 for students, seniors and active duty military. There is a $2 surcharge for opening night, which includes a post-performance reception with the cast.

Palomar Medical Center Honored in Becker’s

The Palomar Medical Center in Escondido was named one of the country’s ﬁfty greenest hospitals, and is the only hospital in Southern California to make the list. Becker’s Hospital Review awards “forward-thinking healthcare organizations that regard ecological health, green initiatives and environmental stewardship as foundational pieces of its mission.” Becker’s applauded Palomar Medical Center’s use of evidence-based sustainable elements in the design including courtyards, natural light, a green roof and extensive use of LED lights. It also noted that health system staff is now educating other professionals on how to build and operate “hospitals of the future.” Congratulations to the staff at Palomar Medical Center for all their hard work!

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1 1. Aiden Vargas, Liam Bowcott and Nate Lehrer at CMR Winter Ball League. 2. Jim and Maureen Dolan from Minuteman Press wish everyone a happy holidays and a prosperous new year. 3. Jose enjoying a good brew at Urge Gastropub. 4. Walden neighbors gathered to celebrate the 2013 holiday season. 5. At the boutique party beneﬁting the Miss RB Scholarship Pageant. 6. Olivia and Becca gather for a friends birthday party in RB. 7. Kids and adults from 92128 learn the life saving skills of CPR. 8. San Diego Love On A Leash at the annual caroling event at The Arbors, a senior living facility. 9. Zachary Sheposh with Santa at the Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club. 10. The Sheposh family catches a rainbow outside their home in 92128.

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The office supports schools, the local library and various foundations in the community. At Elite Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Femme Ambrosio and her staff strive to create a positive experience for every patient, every day. “We are a small boutique practice and are focused on each family’s needs. We encourage open communication and take time to explain prevention plans, treatment and procedure options and finances,” described Dr. Ambrosio, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. According to Dr. Ambrosio, having a boutique practice allows her the time necessary

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Ballgame RB and CMR Little Leagues Step Up to the Plate! photos by Spark Photography

n any given spring Saturday in 92128, hundreds of parents and players can be found gathering around the baseball diamonds for both Carmel Mountain Ranch Little League (CMRLL) and Rancho Bernardo Little League (RBLL). While spectators enjoy fresh hot dogs and cracker-jacks, young players are learning the fundamentals of teamwork

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Name of Organization: Carmel Mountain Ranch Little League Website: www.cmrll.org Email: president@cmrll.org or info@cmrll.org

Diane Harris, a resident of Royal St. George, saw the community around her growing fast. The children in the communities of Carmel Mountain

become the world’s largest organized youth sports

post-season, or All Stars Season, which could run

Ranch and Sabre Springs were playing Little

program. In just six decades, Little League grew

through July or August. The post season is then

League in Poway National and Rancho Bernardo.

from three teams to nearly 200,000 teams, in all fifty

followed by our Winter Ball (or Fall Ball), which runs

With the completion of the first local park in Carmel

U.S. states and more than eighty countries.

from September through November, and then the

Mountain Ranch, Diane felt it was time for CMR/

While the Little League Organization aims to

Sabre Springs to form its own league. District 31

help raise upstanding citizens, we are not without

officials stepped in to help Diane form a Board of

our fair share of outstanding athletes that have

Directors consisting of five members who set the

gone through our Little League program. CMRLL

foundation for the league.

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2013. We now register around 300 youth in

home run over Majors Field.

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We celebrated twenty-five years of serving

Division. The first Intermediate World Series

our league each spring season, with close to thirty teams in the Junior, Major, Minor, Rookie,

What is the make-up of the 2014 CMRLL?

games were played in 2013.

and Tee Ball Divisions. We play games on our

We anticipate 300+ youth, families, and

home fields in four different locations - Carmel

volunteers to fill our local parks each day, with

was introduced by Little League International

Mountain Ranch Community Park, Sabre

players ranging from ages 4 to 14, from tee ball

in order to give Little League players the ability

Springs Community Park, Morning Creek

through Juniors Divisions, working and playing

to utilize a larger field (50-foot pitching distance

School, and Highland Ranch Community Park,

together under the direction of the 2014 Little

and 70-foot base paths). This division offers

and we run two snack bars. We have twenty

League Board of Directors.

a transition for players between the standard Little League field size (46-foot pitching distance

members on our Board of Directors, and train many youth and adult umpires each season. CMRLL is honored to be charted under the

The Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division

What is the traditional Little League season for CMRLL?

and 60-foot base paths) and the Junior/Senior/ Big League field size (60.5-foot pitching

Little League Organization, a global league that

Being fortunate enough to live in American’s

distance and 90-foot base paths), and includes

has also come a long way since the organization

Finest City, Little League is in season pretty much

postseason tournament opportunities, including

was founded in 1938. It began with three teams,

all year round, with spring season beginning in

an Intermediate Division World Series.

each with ten players. Little League Baseball

January. Games start in early February. The spring

is celebrating seventy-five years in 2014! It has

season runs until end of June. We then go into our

What do the league registration fees cover? Registration fees cover a team jersey and cap, both of which players keep at the end of the season; a community card offering discounts from a number of local vendors who sponsor and support the Little League program; training offered by professional organizations, such as BaseballASAP and Frozen Ropes, in order to enhance our players’ baseball experience. Registration fees cover only a fraction of what is needed to run a truly successful Little League. As such, we rely heavily on the generous

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donations from our sponsors in order to maintain and

community, and it is this cohesiveness that keeps

those who wonder how things get done and are

continue to run CMRLL in our community.

our organization growing and thriving. Team work

interested in being part of the team that makes

makes the dream work!

things happen – that’s just the person we are

How does a business or family become a sponsor? Becoming a sponsor is easy! For donation

looking for. We are always looking for volunteers

Who are the current CMRLL sponsors?

who love and believe in Little League Baseball.

Each year we welcome past supporters and set

Things don’t just happen, it takes hours and hours

questions, please contact our sponsor chair(s)

out to engage new ones. We also encourage our

of hard work volunteering. Our Board oversees up

at sponsors@cmrll.org. PayPal donations can

CMRLL families to support those who support us.

to 300+ Little League players, and there are many

be made via our web site’s home page at www.

Our current League Plus and League

different areas to be managed. We can’t do it without

cmrll.org, under “Become a Sponsor!” or, once the

Sponsors include: Ralphs, Sports Authority,

all of the adult volunteers. We urge our CMRLL

season commences, we work through our team

Accutek Restoration, Inc., Keller Williams

families to join the volunteer team! Please note that

representatives.

Realty, San Diego Car Care, Sea World, State

every volunteer must agree to undergo a background

Farm, Dick’s Sporting Goods, BaseballASAP,

check, before they can work with our youth.

By choosing to be a sponsor of CMRLL baseball, you will be helping to create a rewarding experience

Frozen Ropes, Wings-N-Things. For a complete

for hundreds of area children. Working together we

listing of our Sponsors, please visit our

keep our very own community thriving.

Sponsors page at www.cmrll.org.

What is the biggest challenge that CMRLL faces? Attracting and retaining dedicated volunteers

CMRLL is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization and your sponsorship is a tax-deductible donation.

is always a challenge. However, the most

Does CMRLL hold any fundraisers?

pressing challenge we are faced with currently

Yes. We typically hold three Restaurant Nights

How does CMRLL run such an organized program?

is the deficiency of dedicated ball fields in our

per season. We also host “Vendor Day” during the

community, so that we can continue to offer,

season, where local vendors sell their merchandise

maintain, and potentially grow, both a quality

and donate a portion of their sales to CMRLL.

program and safe playing fields for our youth.

Little League International, which are always geared

This year’s Restaurant Nights will be held at

The Parks and Rec Administration are currently

to ensure playing a fair game, while always keeping

McDonald’s, Wings-N-Things, and Chick-fil-A.

working with the League to find a solution.

We adhere to and enforce the rules as set forth by

the safety and security of our players in the forefront. We are 100% volunteer-run. As volunteers, we are serious about our roles in the Little League organization and have a good time while supporting

Community input is valued on this issue.

How could a community member volunteer their time to help CMRLL? We have an opening for a volunteer coordinator.

What is your role as CMRLL president? As president, I am responsible for staying

this great organization that we believe in. We

Until such time as that position is filled, please

informed of all League happenings and for

embrace the opportunity to bring the core values

contact our information officer at info@cmrll.org, or

assuming full responsibility for the operation

of Little League, while enhancing the fabric of our

the league president at president@cmrll.org.

and administration of the local league. The

community. We have an amazing and cohesive

We can always use an extra pair of hands! For

president also represents the league in the District organization. The president is the chief administrator responsible for providing leadership and giving direction to the Little League movement in the local community. The president, with the support of the Board of Directors, is dedicated to the goals and purpose of Little League to be of benefit to the players.

What is the most rewarding thing of being CMRLL president? Two things come to mind: 1) Knowing that I am one of the many volunteers making a difference and being responsible for providing a quality sports program to the youth of our community. 2) Seeing so many smiles at the fields and the fields coming to life with kids of all ages, along with their families, enjoying America’s favorite pastime – this makes my heart happy!

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Q&A

Full Name

Sherry Watts

Community Profession Education

Rancho Bernardo Environmental Consultant BS & MS Environmental Sciences – Arizona State University 1987, 1989

Family Information RB residents since 2000; married to Brian (23 years married) with two children – Jonathan (13; played 8 years in RBLL) and Lexi (19; plays volleyball at Endicott College in Boston)

with RBLL President, Sherry Watts

Contact Information s.watts@rbll.org | 619-884-6605 Hobbies/Interests

What is the history behind Rancho Bernardo Little League (RBLL)?

Play volleyball, volunteer for high school girls basketball (18 years), member of the Home Run for Chelsea Board (2 years), served on the RB Girls Softball Board (5 years), served on the RBLL Board (3 years)

Organized baseball began in RB in the early 1970s and RBLL received an official Little League

RBLL At A Glance

Charter in 1972.

What is the make-up of the 2014 RBLL?

Name of Organization: Rancho Bernardo Little League Website: www.rbll.org Email: s.watts@rbll.org

RBLL offers baseball to boys and girls from ages four to fourteen. We have the following divisions: T-ball, Rookies, Farm, Minors, Majors, 50/70, and Juniors.

(46-foot pitching distance and 60-foot paths) and the Junior/Senior/Big League field size (60.5-foot

What is the traditional Little League season for RBLL?

Who are the current RBLL sponsors? Aegis Therapeutics, Better-mechanics.com,

pitching distance and 90-foot base paths. Many

Box Appliance, California Corporate Benefits

Junior League rules will be used in the 50/70

Certified Metal Craft, Comerica Bank, Farallone

Division, such as taking leads, pick-off attempts/

Pacific, Frozen Ropes, Game Day Sports,

March 1 and playoffs take place in June.

balks, steals, and use of big barrel bats.

ISU Insurance San Diego, Jerome’s Furniture,

What is the goal of RBLL as a whole?

What do the league registration fees cover?

Altona & Peak, North Light Studios Inc., Outpost

Each player receives a jersey, hat, and

Summer Camps, PC Housing, Pediatric Dentistry

Practice begins in February. Opening Day is

Lawson Construction Inc., Lounsbery, Ferguson, To provide local youth the opportunity to learn life skills while playing baseball, including

pictures. In addition, league fees offset the cost of

& Orthodontics, Pinery Sound Image, Sound

sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, cooperation,

fields, lights, league insurance, team equipment,

Marketing West, Sports Authority, Stewart Surety

and fair play. In addition, we rely on parents and

baseballs, and field improvements.

& Insurance, Teradata, Upstate Construction

community volunteers to be part of the organization to make Little League baseball a positive and memorable experience.

Company Inc., Western Sierra Law School

How does a business or family become a sponsor? Our website, www.rbll.org, has a tab, “Would

Are there any changes this season that players need to be aware of? We have added a new division this spring

Little League International in order to give Little

Yes, this year we are holding a hit-o-thon prior

you like to be a sponsor”, and it provides all the

to the start of the season. In past years, we’ve

information needed to become an official sponsor

held golf tournaments, league poker nights, and

of RBLL.

the Field of Dreams Fundraiser (where you can

called the 50/70 division. The Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division was introduced by

Does CMRLL hold any fundraisers?

purchase a star on RBLL Majors field wall).

How does RBLL run such an organized program? Volunteers, volunteers, and more volunteers.

How could a community member volunteer their time to help RBLL?

League players the ability to utilize a larger

From Board members to umpires, the league

field (50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base

runs only as well as its volunteers. It takes a

paths). This division offers a transition for players

small army of dedicated volunteers to make the

adults and youth, including becoming a coach,

between the standard Little League field size

league successful.

umpire, board member, team parent, scorekeeper,

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RBLL offers many volunteer opportunities for

CMRLL 2014 Board Members

RBLL 2014 Board Members

President | Ester Berry

President | Sherry Watts

Vice President/Scheduler | Donnie Gilliam

Vice President | Chris Castin

Treasurer | Matt Bradvica

Secretary | Wilbert White

Secretary | Gina Baxter

Treasurer | Sally Schmidt

Player Agents | Alex Berzins, Chris Rabago

Umpire in Chief | Gerard Lanois

Safety Officer | Andrew Shutak

Coaches Coordinator | Ernie Cardenas

Umpire in Chief | Jason Heikkila

Safety Officer | Chris Dickson

Information Officer | Eric Schmid

Sponsorship/Fundraising | Ralph Wagner

Equipment Manager | Rick Cameron

Fields Supervisor | Rick Mitchell

T-Ball Coordinator | Tim Wood

Parent Coordinator | Andy Vermeer

and more. Visit the RBLL website for more

Managers Rep | Bob Knee

Juniors Director | Danny Ramirez

volunteer opportunities.

League Coaching Coordinator | Kevin Downey

Majors Division Director | Steve McClure

Uniforms | Chris Neale

Minors Division Director | Eric Adams

Sponsorship Chair | Tom Koza

Farm Division Director | Brian Underhill

Sponsorship Co-Chair | Sam Rasoul

Rookies Division Director | Aaron Cameron

recreational space, obtaining enough field time

Sponsorship Co-Chair | Sean Allen

T-Ball Division Director | Tom Roehrig

is a challenge.

Snack Bar Manager | Ana Koza

Equipment | Brian Lorentz

Auxiliary Chairperson | Shannon Clark

League Information Officer | Scott Ellis

Co-Auxiliary Chairperson | Nicole Meyer

Snack Bar Coordinator | Stephanie Fino

What is the biggest challenge that RBLL faces? With the ever growing demand for fields and

What is your role as RBLL president? In addition to the regular administrative

Field Maintenance | Brad Holm

duties of president, it is my job to promote RBLL and the positive impact of being part of such an organization.

What is the most rewarding thing of being RBLL president? The kids. I love to coach and watching a kid make a play, get a hit or catch a fly ball, and

RBLL Past Presidents CMRLL Past Presidents

Michelle Coffman, Chris Lesson, and Connie Hunt

Dianne Harris (1st CMRLL President, Founder of CMRLL), Ann Adamson, Terri Westfall, John Mason, Donnie Gilliam, Laura Peters, John Bothoff,

RBLL Opening Day

Joel Ewan, Lee Schavrien, and Barbara Crum

Saturday, March 1, 2014 RBLL Opening Day

CMRLL First Game of the Season

8 a.m. | Rancho Bernardo Community Park

Saturday, March 8, 2014

the sheer joy in their smile, makes the time put

First regular season standing game of the spring 2014 season will be

in all worthwhile. ¢

played on Saturday, March 8. This year, CMRLL plans to hold a “Family

RBLL 2012-2013 Spring Season By-the-Numbers

Fun Day” during their Picture Day, tentatively scheduled for early March.

Teams Total: 27 Games Played: 425

CMRLL 2012-2013 Spring Season By-the-Numbers

Volunteers: 100+

Teams Total: 27 Games Played: 260 Volunteers: 200

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The Origin of Lacrosse at RBHS Back to the Roots

acrosse has been a staple sport of the Rancho Bernardo community for a long time, but not as long as it was at Rancho Bernardo High School (RBHS). According to Bob Bruni, the founder of RBHS lacrosse, “Lacrosse in the RB community was not an easy venture way back in the early 1990s. Most of the community did not have much, if any, knowledge about the sport.” Originally from Long Island, NY, Bob had lots of experience running youth lacrosse clinics and hosting summer leagues to help him begin the program at the high school. His ultimate goal was to pass his love of the sport on to the next generation, and he knew the best way to reach that generation was through the high school and the community. “I wanted to give students in this community the opportunity to have another sport that they could play in college,” said Bob. And to his pleasant surprise, many of them did. He also hasn’t lost connection with many of his early players, including Grant Tondro, who once served as the team captain during his time at RBHS, and is now owner of The Barrel Room and Urge Gastropub. Bob’s proudest moment in those early years of the program was when the RBHS team made the San Diego County playoffs in 1994, in only their second season of competition. As a result of their success in 1994, he received the San Diego County Lacrosse Coach of the Year award. ¢

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Working Up An Appetite

he morning of Thanksgiving Day, 4S Ranch residents gathered at 4S Ranch Community Park for the 4th Annual Thank You Run. There were over 1,000 participants, all helping to raise money for local charities such as Helen’s Closet and the 4S Ranch~Del Sur Community Foundation. Helen’s Closet provides comfort equipment to terminally ill ALS patients, and the 4S Ranch~Del Sur Community Foundation supports local schools and the surrounding community. The total funds raised this year was over $20,000. One highlight of the day, was the beginning of the children’s leg of the race. A volunteer, dressed in a turkey suit, started ahead of the pack, with the rest of the children participants running behind her. Good hustle! The winner of the 5K for men was Clay Biddle, and the winner of the 10K was Travis Linder. For women, the 5K winner was Melissa Butler, and the 10K winner was Janine Buehler. Congratulations to the winners. After all the hard work, and the medals were awarded, the post race festival featured fun for the entire family. There was a Karl Strauss beer garden and an Equinox laser tag arena. Everyone certainly worked up an appetite for the Thanksgiving dinners to be had that night. ¢

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t is around 9 a.m. in the morning, and Rancho Bernardo High (RBHS) students might be nodding off in their second period class. But if you are in a room near the lush green stadium, your ears might hear the tick-tock of an electronic metronome, almost beating in time to your heart. And if you’re lucky, you might just hear the faintly musical blares of the exalted RBHS Royal Regiment. Fall season has been filled with news of this group of stellar musicians. In addition to their repeated victory at the Arcadia Championship, they won first at the SCSBOA Band Tournament, having, as diligent clarinet section leader Stephan Ahn “a show of our lives.” He describes the preceding final rehearsal: “Otani gathered us up and gave a speech about why we perform and what purpose we have. He told us to imagine all the past band alumnis, sitting in the empty RB stands. ‘Make them proud, make them say, ‘I’m glad I was in it.’” Center drum major Jonathan Zhu echoes this sentiment. “We didn’t know what kind of competition to expect, but we did know that how we performed this season would represent the legacy of the past twenty years of musicians.”

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The pay-Bach is not only manifested in trophies – easily a hundred that tower over me – and the section in the RBHS Wikipedia page, but also in their hard work, every day and every night. After school, you can see band students Bizet-ly racing off to the fields near the gym to practice under the blazing sun while responsible bandos supervise. Indeed, the work ethic of these groups of dedicated musicians was truly something that was as equally valuable as their shiny engraved medals, plaques, and trophies. Zhu reflects that the Royal Regiment had its fair share of bad rehearsals mixed with the good ones. “It was easy to lose sight of what we were working for, and at times we complained. But we pushed through it, and that ability to push through and continue to work hard without giving up is really what defines a Royal Regiment musician.” And the Liszt of all the exemplary qualities of the RBHS Royal Regiment as a whole? Well, it could go on and on, as long as their reputation as the best concert, marching, anything band Southern California has ever seen. ¢ Susan Shen is a senior at Rancho Bernardo High School. She participated in a summer internship with 92128 Magazine and is the ‘Bronco Insider’ for the 2013-2014 school year. She can be contacted at info@92128magazine.com.

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n mid-December, The Remington Club hosted the Rancho Bernardo Senior Services Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Whiney Southwick was invited to speak about the importance of volunteering, being an avid volunteer himself for many years. Fifty-five people were in attendance and it was a fantastic affair. The volunteers that were honored offer many different services. There were thirty-seven drivers that pick up meals at Pomerado hospital and deliver them to home bound seniors, three attorneys that provide twenty minutes of free legal consultations, and volunteers that provide free tax preparation, notaries, nurses, office volunteers and more. The Remington Club wanted to express their gratefulness at the luncheon and showed how much they appreciate what the volunteers do for their seniors and community. Located in 92128, The Remington Club offers the finest in independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services, as well as outpatient therapy. ¢

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A Soda and Two Straws In honor of Valentine’s Day, we had couples from 92128 submit their stories of how they met and fell in love.

Hal and Althea Altenbern Hal Altenbern – “On Oct. 11, 1947, I was working the stockroom at Sears & Roebuck. The stockroom phone rang; the voice of a young girl requested a tricycle be brought down to the toy department for a customer. Normally, I would have a stock boy do the deliveries, but I wanted to do this one myself, because hers was the voice of an angel. When I brought it over, it was love at first sight. I introduced myself and she told me her name was Althea. I later sent my stock boy back with a note, asking her to join me for a chocolate soda at Andes Candy, and she said yes. I used my thirty-five cents for the street car home, and instead bought one chocolate soda with two straws. I walked home knowing I was going to marry this angel.”

Rob and Randy Weinberg Rob Weinberg – “We met on New York’s subway after a baseball game and were pressed close together by the crowd. Randy’s freckles were visible. This conversation really happened: “May I play connect the dots with your freckles?” “Are you an axe murderer?” “No.” “Well, you weren’t sweating when you said that, so I guess it’s okay.” I hadn’t realized that twenty years earlier Randy’s friend had chased her with a pen trying to connect those same dots. I walked Randy home from the subway, stopping for a beer and talking until 4:30 a.m. We’ve been inseparable since, and celebrate twenty-five years of marriage this summer.”

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Vince and Lynn Kramer Vince Kramer – “My friend Frank asked me to invite Lynn to his club for a dance. He also asked Lynn if she would like to go to the dance with me. Lynn said she didn’t go on blind dates. Frank persisted and she finally said yes, but she would meet me at the club (in case she didn’t like me, so she should could leave.) We met at the dance and all went so well that we decided to continue the evening after the club closed. Lynn and I found a small cocktail lounge that had a three-piece band. I ordered drinks and we started to dance. Suddenly, the band grabbed their instruments and started running out the door. I asked what was wrong and they said the place was on fire and we should get out. I grabbed my money off the bar, we went outside and watched the place burn. I told Lynn she was a hot blond! Six months later, we were honeymooning at Mount Airy Lodge in the Pocono Mountains.”

Mel and Rhoda Mones Rhoda Mones – “It was dress rehearsal in high school for a ‘period’ play with long costumes. Half of us were waiting backstage while the director worked with another group, and we were hot and tired. I spied a tall, empty trash container in the corner and hitched myself up to perch on the end of it. Someone walked by, brushed against my legs (which did not reach the floor), and I folded up – half in and half out of the container, unable to move. Along came Mel, a cast member I didn’t know. He rescued me, pulled me out, and that’s how we met!” ¢

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:::: FACES IN THE CROWD Honorary Mayor of Rancho Bernardo, Alex Monroe Makes it His Mission to Stay Involved by MICHELLE TREMBLAY photos by Spark Photography

lex Monroe was raised in North County, so he is no stranger to San Diego. But after being away for some time (he and his family have just recently relocated to Solana Beach from Santa Fe, NM) he has a newfound appreciation for the city he grew up in. Now, as he takes on his new role as Honorary Mayor of Rancho Bernardo, Monroe’s passion to keep his community thriving is stronger than ever. Monroe and his wife have two children, Jack (5) and Emerson (3), with another baby boy due this spring. The family has resided in Solana Beach for the last 2 ½ years, and although they love the area, they are looking to relocate to Rancho Bernardo or 4S Ranch for the sake of Monroe’s job. “As Honorary Mayor of Rancho Bernardo, I serve as an ambassador for the community. I will be welcoming new businesses, speaking at different events within the community, and promoting Rancho Bernardo as a place to live and work,” he shared. Monroe – who graduated from the University of Redlands with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics and Government – works hard to maintain a connection with his community. “There are two groups that I am very active with outside of work: the first is the Rancho Bernardo Business Association,” stated Monroe. “I am also a member of the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club. I enjoy

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participating in community service projects and Rotary is an amazing organization to belong to.” As a staunch believer in supporting education Monroe also volunteers with the San Diego Literacy Council. “It is an amazing organization that helps individuals from young to old develops their reading skills,” he explained. When asked what the most rewarding part about his involvement with the community, Monroe replied: “It is absolutely the people. There are so many unique and incredible individuals in Rancho Bernardo. I encourage everybody to take time to really get to know one another and you will discover some amazing stories.” ¢

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There is less competition from investors looking to buy and flip houses. Housing prices in some markets are increasing, making house flipping less attractive. This gives prospective homebuyers more inventory to choose from and the benefit of having less pressure to close a deal because of another pending offer. It’s time to invest in your future. Buying a home gives you a chance to start building equity, and investing in your future. If you sell your home in five or ten years, you should profit from the sale and invest that money elsewhere. If you’ve been dealing with rising rent or the hassles of costly moves, settling into a home can stabilize your housing expenses. Call us and we can make it happen! ¢

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