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Vol. 3, No. 4 TM

Publisher Derrick Breaux

Traditions.

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s we approach the holiday season, you can’t help but reflect back on family traditions and memories that most of us have been fortunate to grow up with. It’s very easy to turn on the “autopilot” and get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life – our work schedules, house duties, playing taxi driver for our children. The list goes on and on...

I recently attended a business seminar in Las Vegas. A topic that came up frequently throughout the seminar was family traditions and memories – specifically childhood memories. To be honest, until I was asked to recall and analyze some of my best memories over the past 39 years, I had not given it much technical thought. Sure, everyone has memories – some that they hold dear to their heart and some that they may want to forget. But forcing myself to take a trip down memory lane proved to be a rewarding and enlightening exercise.

I believe that there are a few types of memories (generally speaking) that are welcomed and tend to stand out in most people’s minds – the good memories and the memories surrounding family traditions.

I can easily pull up the good memories. Childhood sports.

Playing with friends in the neighborhood. Video game marathons.

Derrick Breaux Family vacations and road trips. Awesome cardboard box forts!

Publisher But one of the things that is easy to overlook is the stability that comes along with traditions. Most of our family traditions involved holidays. Growing up, there were always certain things that I could rely on. To name a few, I knew exactly what we were going to be doing on Christmas Eve every year. I knew what food would be served for Thanksgiving. I loved the annual family camping trip – always at the same lake and campsite. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I definitely found peace in the consistency that came along with these traditions.

My son made me feel good the other day when we were discussing our upcoming holiday plans. My wife and I were bouncing a few different ideas around when he blurted out, “but we always cook gumbo on Halloween and Christmas Eve!” In his mind, I’m sure the little things like cooking a family favorite on certain days of the year are just “what we do.” But they are actually so much more than that. I intend to continue with as many of the traditions that have been passed along to me, and I hope that one day my kids will be able to reflect on these traditions and choose to carry them on and introduce them to their own families.

To family, creating memories, and carrying on with great traditions.

Happy Holidays!

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Students With A Purpose High school clubs are assisting in shaping the experiences of students at Del Norte High School. We talked with the school’s ASB Director Allison Basehore and ASB President Barry Yang, and provide an insight into the 33 officially sanctioned active clubs available to students at the school.

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JOB FAIR

The San Diego Public Library, the North County Coastal Career Center and Goodwill Inc. are partnering to bring over 25 employers to the library for a half-day career fair.

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SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS

The program is open to anyone in the community who would like to join others, as support and practical information by experts are offered to those who are grieving.

3 – 5 p.m. | Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church www.rbcpc.org RSVP to Karan Selezinka (858-676-1104, selezinka@msn.com) or Lori Lowder (858-312-5343, lorilowd@gmail.com)

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3 p.m. | Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powaysymphony.org

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CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

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EVERY FRIDAY RANCHO BERNARDO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET Fresh produce, crepes, tamales and more 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Bernardo Winery www.bernardowinery.com

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RUNNING 4TH ANNUAL THANK YOU RUN

Nov. 28 5K: 7:30 a.m. | 10K: 7:45 a.m. | Kids Fun Run (8 & under): 9 a.m. | 4S Ranch Community Park www.thankyourun.org

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PARTNERS IN VOLUNTEERING Corey Blanton and Christy Grider Team Up at Highland Ranch Elementary School

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or Corey Blanton and Christy Grider, volunteering together on the Highland Ranch Elementary School (HRES) PTA is rewarding and a lot of fun. “Corey was one of the first parents I met at HRES when our now third grade girls were in the same first grade class. We hit it off at back-to-school night and have been very good friends ever since,” revealed Christy. The two women are both involved at HRES as PTA board members, room moms for their children’s classes and the co-chairs for the Fall Festival. According to Corey and Christy, the Fall Festival, which is held each year in late October, recently transformed from a service event to a primary fundraiser for the PTA. “We added some carnival rides, food trucks and a professional carnival vendor for our booths and games. We hope in the coming years to make the Fall Festival a community-wide event that raises ample funds to support HRES,” explained Christy.

Corey and Christy feel incredibly lucky to work with a great group of parents and staff at HRES, including this year’s PTA president, Kristi Schneider. They are also thrilled to be helping the students have a positive and fun school experience. “The most

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rewarding part is seeing how much the kids appreciate what we do and how much they enjoy it; not just my kids, but all the kids. It means a lot to me to support and help the teachers, coaches and leaders that make such a big difference in my kids’ lives,” stated Corey, who taught at the elementary school level for seven years.

Corey is mom to four children, three of whom currently attend HRES, and one who is at Bernardo Heights Middle School.

“Collectively, they are involved in Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Pop Warner football and cheer and karate,” related Corey. As a family, the Blantons love to head up to Disneyland whenever they can. And when she has a moment to herself, Corey enjoys reading, scrapbooking and going out with friends.

In addition to her volunteer commitments, Christy is on the faculty at the University of Phoenix. She has a diverse accounting and finance background and holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

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t is no wonder that Brian Maienschein, Assemblyman for the 77th District, is dedicated to making San Diego an even better place to live – his roots in the community run deep. He moved to Poway when he was seven years old and attended Chaparral Elementary School, Twin Peaks Middle School and Poway High School. “San Diego has so much to offer – beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches, so many different things to do on a daily basis and great people.

There is nowhere else I’d rather live,” stated Maienschein, whose daughters currently attend school in the Poway Unified School District.

Maienschein received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara and then returned to San Diego to earn his law degree from California Western School of Law. In 2000, Maienschein was elected to the San Diego City Council.

He became known to many in the district for his quick response to the Cedar and Witch Creek wildfires that swept through the community during his tenure. After his second term on the City Council, Maienschein became San Diego’s first Commissioner on Homelessness, a position he held for four years. According to Maienschein, he has always felt strongly about serving his community and giving back to his hometown.

“To be able to represent my classmates, neighbors and friends is an honor that I never take for granted,” revealed Maienschein.

Now that he is halfway through his first term as an assemblyman, Maienschein is even more committed to ensuring that issues such as community safety, education and economic growth are at the forefront of state politics. “I work hard to focus on the issues that are important to my constituents, as well on common ground issues that that can improve the lives of all Californians,” said Maienschein. He is particularly pleased that his legislation allowing background checks for coaches of youth sports leagues has passed. Maienschein is also passionate about creating and passing meaningful legislation that makes a significant impact on issues such as mental health and homelessness.

Although Maienschein is proud of his professional achievements, he feels that his daughters, Taylin and Brenna, are his most rewarding accomplishments.

He coaches their Brian Maienschein soccer teams, 44 and the three of California State Assemblymember them can often Father of two daughters, Taylin and Brenna Maienschein be seen out and Spending time with my daughters, reading and sports about. “We’re an active family, and we love spending time outdoors, either having picnics at one of the local lakes or running around playing soccer at the park,” related Maienschein. 

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SHE’S GOT GAME The Future Looks Bright for Talented Tennis Player Carissa Bernhardt

by MICHELLE TREMBLAY | photos by Spark Photography

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or Carissa Bernhardt it’s hard to imagine life without tennis. She started playing at the age of four and began competing in tournaments by age seven. Her mother coached the sport for over 15 years and was ranked number one in the nation in paddle tennis. Her oldest brother, Cameron, plays tennis for Claremont McKenna College, and her other brother Christopher plays for a club team at the University of Arizona. Meanwhile, her little sister, Christianne, just started playing in her first tournaments. Carissa’s family received the 2011 Southern California Tennis Family of the Year Award at her father’s alma mater, UCLA. Today, Carissa – who is a sophomore at Rancho Bernardo High School – plays #1 girls tennis for her school and is looking forward to a bright future in the sport.

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Name: Age: School: Grade: Parents: Siblings:

Carissa Bernhardt 15 Rancho Bernardo High School 10th Rob and Carolyn Cameron (20), Christopher (18), Christianne (9)

Carissa, who has been recognized by the Union Tribune as Athlete of the Week, 2nd team all-league and 1st team all-CIF (California Interscholastic Federation), and has been awarded for displaying good sportsmanship at tournaments, was ranked #20 in Southern California this past July. Last fall, she and her doubles partner, Wakana Tanaka, won the CIF Individual Doubles Championship for her school team, and this year she is one of the team captains. “We have a very young team with lots of potential, so I’m looking forward to having a great season,” she shared. “I’m working hard to have a better record, improve my game, and defend my CIF title.”

With her skills on the tennis court and her dedication to her grades (she has been awarded for having a GPA of 3.5 or higher three years in a row, and is looking to add more AP classes to her schedule next year), Carissa hopes to eventually earn an athletic or academic scholarship to a Division 1 college.

For inspiration, Carissa turns to family. “My oldest brother, Cameron, always gives me good advice with tennis and otherwise,” she stated. “My other brother, Christopher, won the CIF Individual Doubles Championship back-to-back, a feat that I would love to repeat.”

Still unsure of what college she would like to attend, or where she wants to take her tennis career upon college graduation, Carissa is certain of one thing: “I know that I will stay involved with tennis for my whole life,” she said. ¢

“I know that I will stay involved with tennis for my whole life”

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n Sunday, Sept. 22, the RB Winery hosted an afternoon of good local food, beer, wine, music and art to benefit the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society. Abnormal Wine Company, Bernardo Winery, Temecula’s De Portola Wine Trail Group, and others were in attendance, ready with samples and a hefty selection. The Elephant Bar, Brothers Provisions, and Café Merlot, among others, served a palette-pleasing fare. Art was on display and for sale, including handmade clothing by Bonnie Bowman, woodware

by Dennis Caldwell, one-of-a-kind jewelry by Lillian Cartwright and lots more. Harpist Miguel Lopez played an afternoon of inspired music by local favorites including Joel Reese, Jimmy Patton, Enrique Platos and Chini and Camberos. The afternoon was rounded off with prize drawings and a silent auction. 

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Supporting junior golfers is important to the future of the sport,” said Roger Porzak, president of the San Diego Junior Golf Association, adding that it also allows the golfing community to enrich the lives of children by teaching sportsmanship, discipline and integrity while the kids are having a good time playing the game.

Roger, a mortgage banker with American Capital Home Loans in Rancho Bernardo, stresses the word “fun” when discussing junior golf programs, but he also praises the effectiveness of those programs in preparing youngsters to compete at the high school and college levels. To illustrate, he points to the program at Bernardo Heights Country Club (BHCC) in Rancho Bernardo where he is a member.

He feels other golf courses would do well to emulate that program, which is not only open to children and grandchildren of BHCC members but also to any of their friends who would like to participate.

The junior program at BHCC is a year-round endeavor, featuring clinics on Saturdays with separate instruction for beginners as well as for intermediate and advanced golfers. Supervised, on-course play then takes place on Sundays: three holes for beginners, nine holes

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Supporting junior golfers is important to the future of the sport,” - Roger Pozak

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for intermediate players, and 18 holes for more advanced golfers.

“Participants can work on their golf swings and focus on short-game and scoring-zone skills at their own pace, learning in a safe, ‘junior friendly’ environment that is conducive to developing friendships and a love for the game of golf,” Roger said.

At the end of each summer, a junior championship tournament is played at BHCC, and a young lady won the trophy this year for the first time. Playing from the back tees at the tips of the 6,679-yard course, Jamie Binns shot 78 to win the tournament’s 18-hole championship flight. Runner-up to Jamie was Patrick Norris of Rancho Bernardo. The 9-hole champion was Logan Rethmeier and the 3-hole champion was Quinn Conway, both of Poway.

Jamie is a senior at Scripps Ranch High School, and she finished 17 th in this year’s California Women’s State Golf Championship. She will attend Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo next year on a golf scholarship.

A young man from BHCC whose abilities have now advanced well beyond the “junior” level also distinguished himself on the links this year. Eric Sugimoto of Rancho Bernardo led his University of the Pacific team to the Big West Championship title, capturing the individual medalist honors for himself. 

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hat do libraries, schools, hospitals, veterans facilities, domestic violence centers, and court rooms all have in common? They, along with a number of other places, all receive pet therapy visits from Love On A Leash (LOAL), the Foundation for Pet Provided Therapy organization. Love On A Leash is a national, non-profit, all volunteer organization established in 1984. The goal is simple – to bring smiles and comfort to those who are visited by a pet therapy animal. Pet therapy animals are privately owned and can be a dog, cat, or rabbit. The dogs can be pure breeds, mixed breeds, and come in all sizes. LOAL does not raise and train dogs to be service or companion animals.

To become a fully certified LOAL pet therapy team, dogs must have basic obedience skills and a good temperament. After graduating from a six-week pet therapy training class and passing a control evaluation test (as well as passing the Canine Good Citizen test), the dogs and their humans must then complete a minimum of 10 supervised visits.

For cats and rabbits, a veterinarian must certify their health and temperament. After initial certification, those pets must also complete a minimum of 10 supervised visits.

There are three LOAL chapters in San Diego County – San Diego Love On A Leash (sandiegoLOAL@aol.com), which covers the north county inland areas; San Diego North County Chapter (mgleisberg@cox.net), which covers the north county coastal areas; and the San Diego Central Chapter (sandiegocentralloal@gmail.com), which covers everything in-between.

To learn more about Love On A Leash, visit the national website at www.loveonaleash.org, or San Diego Love On A Leash’s website at www.sandiegoLOAL.com. 

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Mix the walnuts (almonds and/or coconut if using), sugar, cinnamon then set aside.

2. Butter well a 12 x 17 inch baking pan, then set aside.

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4. Then place the walnut mixture on the buttered layers and spread evenly.

5. Place one layer of dough on the nut layer and brush with melted butter, then continue this until the rest of the dough is used. Don’t brush final layer with butter yet.

6. With a sharp knife, carefully cut the pastry into 2 inch squares or diamond shapes.

7. Heat the remaining butter, then pour it evenly over the phyllo dough.

8. Bake in a preheated oven of 375 degrees F for 30 to 45 minutes or until the top is lightly golden brown color.

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Chef’s Name: Silvia Guirguis Age: 44 Family Members: 4 Community of Residence: Carmel Mountain Hobbies/ Interests: Traveling, cooking, socializing Favorite Local Activity: Meeting up with my friends About the Recipe: This is a recipe that I make quite often. People always compliment it and ask me to make it for them for their various dinner events. I also make it for Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas parties.

About the Chef: I enjoy cooking for my family and friends. I’ve been asked to start my own catering business and is something I am seriously considering, since I already sell the baklava beautifully packaged. 

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:::: LOCAL FAMILY

NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE The Rasouls Delight in Calling Carmel Mountain Ranch Their Home

by LINDA FRABL | photos by Spark Photography

Parents: Community: Hometown: Profession:

Sam Rasoul (42), Jessica Rasoul (42) Carmel Mountain Ranch since 2002 Sam – San Diego, Jessica – San Bernardino Sam – Realtor/Partner with Keller Williams Realty, Jessica – Team Member of Keller Williams Realty, Mom, Wife Children: Jalen (13), Bernardo Heights Middle School; 8th grade Josh (11), Bernardo Heights Middle School; 6th grade Jenna (8), Highland Ranch Elementary School; 3rd grade Pets: Dogs: Pete and Willie (both Chiweenies) Cats: Scooby and George

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he Rasoul family delights in calling Carmel Mountain Ranch their home, and they’ve been happily ensconced in the area since 2002. The patriarch, Sam, even earns a living extolling the virtues of his community. As a realtor/partner investor with Keller Williams Realty in Sabre Springs for the past 20 years, Sam is one of the top selling agents representing the 92128 zip code, and has sold roughly 700 homes in his career. His wife Jessica, who assists Sam at his office, stated, “Carmel Mountain Ranch is ideal for us.”

Considering the parents have great pride in their chosen neighborhood, it’s inevitable that they are actively involved in keeping their community wonderful. Sam serves on the Carmel Mountain Ranch Community Planning

Council, and is on the Board of Directors for Carmel Mountain Ranch Little League.

Jessica volunteers at her children’s schools, and admitted, “My primary focus and love is being an amazing mom and wife.”

The Rasoul children (Jalen, 13, Josh, 11, and Jenna, 8), are just as active as their parents. All three participate in Christian Youth Theatre, with Jalen showing a particular passion for performing (when he isn’t busy showing off his volleyball skills). Josh is the baseball player of the bunch, and is also a surf fanatic who can’t get enough of the beach.

Jenna’s particular obsession is horseback riding, and she takes riding lessons two to three times a week.

Speaking of horseback riding, the family owns a horse and frequently attends to it

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at the Poway ranch it’s boarded at. Or, as Sam confessed, “Jessica and the kids do all the horse activities while I take pictures and maybe ride for a bit.” The parents’ roles are reversed when all head out to the beach.

Jessica laughed, “Sam and the kids surf and boogie board, while I tan myself and read.”

Pleased that they can be at a horse ranch and at the beach on the same day, the Rasouls can’t praise their home base location enough. Sam explained, “Carmel Mountain Ranch is close to shopping, parks and schools, and it has easy access to the 56 and 15 freeways.” When the family just wants to lay low and enjoy their local hangouts, you can find one or more of the Rasouls satisfying their taste buds at Jamba Juice, Tutti Frutti Yogurt, Thaigo Restaurant, Chick-fil-A or Oggi’s. ¢

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:::: community stuff 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, Nov. 2, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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.

For questions, call 858-829-5190 or e-mail rbgradnite@gmail.com.

Margaret McKenzie Celebrates Her 100th

Margaret McKenzie, a resident of 92128, celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 6, 2013. On Oct. 7 she continued her celebration with a personal training session at Personally Fit. Margaret was born in Kensington and grew up in San Diego. As a child she was considered “sickly” and survived the dreaded Spanish Flu not once, but twice. Margaret has led a very independent life and was able to maintain a very high quality of life. She attributed it to three things: commitment to “healthy eating”, joining Personally Fit in 1995 and working out 3 times a week with Sean, her personal trainer, and being able to travel around the world and enjoy a variety of cultures. This Oct. 7 was designated “Celebrate Margaret Day” at Personally Fit.

In Memory of Sharon Stephens

Sharon Stephens, a resident of 92128, claimed she was “not average”, at six feet tall and full of energy, happiness, and courage.

Stephens was a breast cancer fighter, dedicated to the Susan G. Komen foundation and the famed Race for the Cure here in San Diego.

Team WWSD, or “What Would Sharon Do?” was formed in 2011 with Sharon at the helm as captain. At the 2011 Race for the Cure, Team WWSD raised over $20,000 due to Sharon’s enthusiasm and with the help of those who loved and admired her.

Sadly, in March 2012, Sharon lost her battle with breast cancer. The 2012 Race for the Cure was dedicated to her, and this year Team WWSD will walk/ run in the 2013 Race for the Cure. Join Team WWSD and donate to Susan G. Komen San Diego at www.komensandiego.org.

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Jacques Lord Makes Life Magical

The Rancho Bernardo resident and professional geologist recently won the Stage Performer of the Year award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM).

Coming in first place for Stage Magic at the San Diego Chapter’s annual From left – Second place winner Anthony Maze, competition, the honor Third place winner James Kellogg III, and Stage Performer of the Year Jacques Lord was announced at the group’s annual banquet.

He was recognized for his original presentation and skilled prestidigitation of the torn-and-restored newspaper and a torn-and-restored playing card found inside a grapefruit. This latter sleight of hand was also presented to great delight before the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club, among other local audiences.

This is the second time Jacques’ has earned a first-place win in the Stage category for the global Magician’s Brotherhood. He is the only San Diego member to ever be a repeat winner. And that is one heck of a trick!

Candy Buy-Back for Operation Gratitude Bring your extra Halloween candy to Elite Pediatric Dentistry and they will buy back your candy. All of the candy will go to Operation Gratitude and sent to troops overseas. Your child receives a special prize for their generosity, and for every pound of candy donated, we will personally donate $1.00 per pound to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Candy can be dropped off during office hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Elite Pediatric Dentistry is located at 16918 Dove Canyon Road, Suite 204, San Diego, CA 92127.

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The National Merit Scholarship Corporation is a non-profit organization, famed for recognizing and honoring academically talented students across the country. They are most well-known for their college undergraduate scholarships, obtained through a ranking of PSAT scores, NMQST scores, and other requirements as students rise through the levels of competition. Nine semifinalists from Rancho Bernardo High School were among the highest ranking in San Diego.

Congratulations to the following students: Grace Chen, Ben Cohen, Jessica Fang, Jeffrey Lam, William Lu, Nathan Ng, Sathya Ramesh, Scott Taylor, and Katie Xu. We wish you luck as you continue to shine academically.

Fine Art Auction and Wine Tasting to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy

A charity wine tasting and fine art auction will be held at Bernardo Heights Country Club (BHCC) in Rancho Bernardo on Friday evening, Nov. 15, to raise money for the FSH Society.

This organization supports research into the treatment and cure of FSH muscular dystrophy and also provides informational services to patients and families of those afflicted with the disease. The wine tasting and viewing of the art to be auctioned will begin at 6 p.m., and the live auction will start at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the event is $35 per person, payable at the door.

Space is limited, so reservations are requested and can be made by calling 858-487-4022 extension 120.

The artwork is being supplied by local artists. Music at the event will be provided by Elly Leslie on the piano. The Barrel Room, a wine bar and bistro located in Rancho Bernardo’s Plaza Shopping Center, will be furnishing wines of half a dozen California boutique wineries.

Key Leaders Launch ‘Prepare San Diego’

The American Red Cross San Diego/ Imperial Counties Chapter along with key partners recently announced Prepare San Diego, a four-year regional resiliency initiative driven by the Red Cross to help prepare the San Diego region for human emergencies and disasters.

A key goal with the initiative is to facilitate a cultural shift to increase individual, organizational, and business preparedness, and with that, one million people in San Diego County will make an emergency plan, build a disaster kit or get trained to effectively respond.

Several key community and business leaders are behind Prepare San Diego, including names like Interim Mayor Todd Gloria, Councilmembers Mark Kersey and Marti Emerald, Supervisors Ron Roberts and Dave Roberts, Jerry Sanders and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, and entities like the County Office of Emergency Services, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), San Diego State University, KPBS, Economic Development Corporation and more.

For more information about Prepare San Diego and how to get involved, visit www.preparesandiego.org.

Free CPR/AED Training

For a third year, the Rancho Bernardo Community Center will be hosting free CPR/AED Training. They helped train 100 people their first year and 300 people the second year, and hope to match those numbers this year Any age can participate. The youngest participant was 2 years old and the oldest was 92 years old. An example of training for young ones is how to dial 9-1-1 and what to say on the phone.

The event will be held at the Rancho Bernardo Community Center, on Nov. 23. There will be four training sessions, beginning at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. RSVP for your preferred training session by emailing rbcommcouncil@aol.com.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time of your chosen session.

All participants will receive a goody bag, free refreshments, and be entered in a drawing during their training session. The grand prize is a Cardiac Science AED (valued at $1500).

RB Girls Softball Sends 3 Teams to State

This was yet another successful All-Star Season for Rancho Bernardo Girls Softball, one of the longest-running leagues in San Diego’s North County. This past summer, Rancho Bernardo Girls Softball had an outstanding All-Star Season with three teams placing at the North County District Championships and qualifying for States.

Rancho Bernardo’s 8U, 12U and 14U Gold teams then headed off to

RB Historical Society Presents Speaker Program

The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society’s Speakers Series presents the History of 4S Ranch on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. in the Rancho Bernardo History Museum.

Linda Ralphs Kaeser, whose grandfather purchased the 3600 acre 4S Ranch in 1938, will share her memories of horseback riding and bird hunting. Rancho Bernardo Road was a dirt extension of Black Mountain Rd. and cattle grazed on the hillsides.

Her extended family continues to vacation there in the same way their grandparents did in 1938, off the grid with no public services and no utilities, just cool breezes whispering through the eucalyptus trees. Linda’s family kept the original 90 year old Ranch House, and in 1981 formed a development enterprise which turned 4S Ranch into the complete planned community we see today. They live by the philosophy ‘by families, for families, with families’.

For more information, visit www.RBHistoricalSociety.org.

the State Championships in Lancaster, CA where they played against the best 8U, 12U and 14U teams that Southern California has to offer.

Rancho Bernardo Girls Softball emphasizes instruction and coaching for all levels of players. From the start of the season, girls from ages 4 to 14, learn the fundamentals of softball and the value of teamwork. Most importantly, Rancho Bernardo Girls Softball are committed to making sure its players have fun. For details, visit www.rbgirlssoftball.org or “like” the Rancho Bernardo Girls Softball League on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/rancho-bernardo-girls-softball-league.

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RBHS students plan for the future with their involvement in school clubs photos by Tyler McElhaney

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igh school is full of life’s most influential and permanent experiences. Everything from school dances to sporting events, lunch break hangouts to homework, and late night cram sessions. But it’s the students that shape those experiences for the rest of the class that truly benefit from what these deceptively quick four years have to offer. We talked

with Rancho Bernardo High School’s ASB Director Terri Rogelstad, ASB President Ju Ju Bae, and ASB Vice-President of Communications Atrina Pebdani, and provide an insight into just a few of the officially sanctioned active clubs available to students at the school. Whether it brings back memories of a simpler time, or motivation for current or future students, one thing is sure: the effort the students put into these programs is just a fraction of the benefits that they will ultimately leave RBHS with.

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Q&A

with ASB Director

Terri Rogelstad

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AS ASB DIRECTOR?

HOW CAN A STUDENT BECOME MORE INVOLVED ON CAMPUS?

To advise/supervise ASB students on

Join a club or two! It really is a great

our limitations. We just can’t do

the organization and implementation

way to meet other students who have

everything we want to do, can’t put

of events, leadership activities.

similar interests, which simply put,

every idea in to play, for a variety of

makes for a better connection on

reasons. It can be frustrating, but we

IF YOU COULD GIVE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO RBHS STUDENTS IN REGARDS TO BEING INVOLVED ON CAMPUS IN ANY CAPACITY, WHAT WOULD THAT BE?

campus, and a more enjoyable high

have gotten really good on focusing

Well, just that. Get involved – in any

school experience.

on what we can do vs. what we can’t.

capacity. If a person is involved in

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART ABOUT BEING ASB DIRECTOR? THE MOST CHALLENGING?

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE MOST IMPRESSIVE THING ABOUT RBHS STUDENTS? I think our students truly do love

more interesting? If you have to be at

The students that I work with continue

being Broncos. When I walk across

school anyway, find a way to make it

to amaze me with their self-discipline,

campus I see happy kids. This is

better for yourself, make a connection.

ambition, and passion for making

huge. I believe that our students

We just concluded Club Rush and

RBHS a better school. They really

feel connected to each other, to the

are in the club approval process. We

are our future leaders. They do

school, and to the adults on campus.

will have a better idea in a couple of

an incredible amount of work to

They want to be here and want to be

PLEASE TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW.

weeks, but we typically have between

put on events that encourage all

involved. This speaks volumes for our

I am a graduate of PUSD – Poway

60 to 70.

students to get involved. They are

school and all the good things that go

High School, but I’m definitely a

kind and compassionate and mature

on our campus.

Bronco now!

ARE YOU AN ACTIVE MENTOR OF ANY PARTICULAR CLUBS ON CAMPUS? The ASB Leadership class is a club in and of itself. And, yes, I would consider myself a mentor to these students.

HOW MANY ACTIVE CLUBS ARE ON CAMPUS AT RBHS?

WHAT ARE THE FIVE OR SIX MOST POPULAR CLUBS? Robotics, Key, Speech and Debate, Peer Counseling, Link Crew, CSF; these are some of the most populated clubs on campus.

HOW DOES ONE GO ABOUT FORMING A CLUB ON CAMPUS? Find others who are interested in starting the club with you, participate in Club Rush, find an advisor on campus, fill out the necessary paperwork (constitution, advisor signature page, roster, etc.). The ASB Leadership execs look at all applications and determine approval (depending on type of club, some may only be eligible for a discussion only type forum. Others are considered too high risk and may be declined).

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beyond their years – it’s astounding!

The greatest challenge for me is

something that they’re interested in, if they feel a connection, it just makes the school day, and life in general, more interesting. Who doesn’t want

A SAMPLING OF THE CLUBS At Ranch Bernardo High School B-Boy Club

Military Club

Mission: To spread the world about hiphop culture and dance.

Members: 98 Contact: Michelle Jacoby mjacoby@ powayusd.com

Mission: To give students an exposure to the military community Members: 10 – 20 Contact: Nick Miller millerdk@sbcglobal.net; Ross Williams kua217@ gmail.com

Book Club Mission: To promote reading.

Members: 7+

California Scholarship Federation Mission: To promote high standards of scholarship and community service.

Members: 200 Contact: rbhscsf@gmail.com Website: www.sites.google.com/site/ rbhscsf/about-us

Drama Club Mission: To serve as Production Board for fall play, spring musical, and student productions.

Members: 50 Contact: Marie Morris mmorris@powayusd.com Website: www.rbbroncoplayers.com

Musicians Club Mission: To give musicians and students interested in music a chance to perform in the community.

RB Cycling Mission: To promote exercise and competition.

Members: 7 Contact: arminebaboldashtian@ yahoo.com; cbennett2012@live.com

RB Peer Counseling Mission: To support all students with academic and social/emotional needs.

Members: 74 Contact: Counselor Matt Hunt mhunt@powayusd.com

RB Wrestling Stat Brats

Mission: To promote a safe place on campus, educate about LGBTQ youth, fight to end discrimination and harassment on campus.

Members: 30 Contact: stevenlechen@yahoo.com

Mission: To facilitate the wrestling team and to educate on the sport of wrestling.

Members: 20 Contact: Joe Eddie Terribilini 619895-2880 Website: www.rbwrestling.org

Mission: To teach students how to play games and go deep in technique and artwork.

Members: 10 Contact: Kevin Cruz 727-482-2760

Mabuhay Mission: To carry out community service and share Filipino culture Members: 80 Contact: Casey Jereza careen_jereza@ yahoo.com; Wendy Svenson wsvenson@powayusd.com

Ju Ju Bae

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AS ASB PRESIDENT? My role as ASB president is to oversee all activities put on by ASB and serve as the representative of the entire school body.

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART ABOUT BEING ASB PRESIDENT? THE MOST CHALLENGING? The most rewarding part about being ASB president is being involved with such a talented group of students. All the members of ASB are motivated and ambitious, and it is an honor being able to work with them. The most challenging part has been balancing my hours, but all the time in ASB has taught me to manage both my academics and leadership positions.

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WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CLUBS ON CAMPUS? Well, ASB puts on Club Rush every year, which was held this past September.

Club Rush is an event where students get the opportunity to join the clubs they are interested in and club leaders get the opportunity to personally recruit members through demonstrations (posters/signs/word of mouth). It was a huge success, as there were a little over 90 diverse clubs that participated. After Club Rush, ASB’s role is to validate the clubs and make sure that they keep up with their requirements.

WHAT CLUBS ARE YOU ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH? I am involved in several clubs (including Kiwin’s, Korean Club, NHS), but the one I am most actively involved in would be Peer Counseling. Peer Counseling is an amazing club with a group of social, amiable students give effort to be good models on campus and help in a variety of ways- from tutoring students who are struggling academically to counseling students in conflict.

Spanish Club Mission: To promote Spanish and Latino language and culture.

Members: 20 Contact: Profesora Lecakes-Jones hlecakes@powayusd.com

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES CLUBS PUT ON THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT STUDENTS LOOK FORWARD TO? Well, all the clubs on campus put on different events and volunteer opportunities that students look forward to. This includes the popular event Filipino Culture Night by the Mabuhay Club, Peer Counseling Tailgate, and Flashback by the Musicians Club.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS THIS YEAR AS ASB PRESIDENT AND HOW DO THE CLUBS ASSIST IN ALLOWING YOU TO MEET THOSE GOALS? My goals this year as ASB president include being a better leader and promoting a better mood around campus, and clubs definitely assist in meeting these goals. Clubs are such an awesome way for students to meet new people and get involved with the school, and joining them helps create a fun, enjoyable atmosphere around campus.

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IS THERE A CLUB THAT IS NOT YET ON CAMPUS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ESTABLISHED? This year, I actually created a club myself, because I wanted to see it established on this campus. It’s called Random Acts of Kindness (RAOK), and it is a club created primarily to instill a more positive atmosphere on the campus and in the community by performing random acts of kindness. I am very excited to lead this club, because I truly feel that it will positively benefit this campus.

DOES ASB INTERACT WITH OTHER SCHOOLS’ ASB CLUBS? Yes, we do! We (ASBs in the district) actually meet up a couple times a year.

Towards the end of the last school year, our ASB actually joined several other ASBs at Del Norte High School, and we had the opportunity to bond as leaders and get advice from other schools. I also got to attend an ASB Conference in Mission Hills in October, where I will get to communicate with the ASB presidents from several different schools.

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR EVENTS ASB IS HOSTING THIS SCHOOL YEAR? The most major event coming up right now is Homecoming. We are actually starting something new this year, where we are holding the dance outside instead of in the gym and have food trucks (having food at Homecoming is a first for RBHS!). The dance will have elements from a circus/carnival, and there will be a lot of good food and music. We are really excited for the final result. Other major events ASB is hosting include PowderPuff (a girls football competition), MCF (Multi-Cultural Fair), Winter Formal, Prom, and several others.

PLEASE TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW. People may not know that in entering high school, I never imagined myself becoming ASB president. Opportunity threw itself at me, and I have never been more thankful.

I cannot imagine myself not being involved in ASB, as ASB defines a huge part of my high school career.

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Q&A WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AS VP OF COMMUNICATIONS?

with ASB Vice-President of Communications

Atrina Pebdani

My role as the VP of communications is to organize all the clubs on campus

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES CLUBS PUT ON THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT STUDENTS LOOK FORWARD TO?

and act as a liaison between the clubs and ASB. Primarily my biggest job is to

One of the main events that clubs participate in each year is the Multi-Cultural

conduct Club Rush at the beginning of the year. [Club Rush] allows any student

Fair that is run by ASB. Each club on campus has the opportunity to pick a

to get involved at RBHS and create a club for any interest that they or others

country that they will represent and then go out into the large quad during lunch

may have. After Club Rush takes place my job throughout the year is to monitor

and fundraise for their club by selling types of food from the country that they

all the clubs on campus and make sure they are keeping up with each of their

are representing. Along with selling food, the clubs also have the opportunity to

duties as well as assisting all of the other officers in ASB.

perform up on stage and represent their club whether they are a cultural club or

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART ABOUT BEING VP OF COMMUNICATIONS? THE MOST CHALLENGING?

not. It’s definitely an event that is a lot of fun that we all look forward to.

to work with all these clubs on campus. As people apply for new clubs on

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS THIS YEAR AS VP OF COMMUNICATIONS, AND HOW DO THE CLUBS ASSIST IN ALLOWING YOU TO MEET THOSE GOALS?

campus I love seeing how many different interests all these students have on

My goals this year are to keep all these clubs active and make sure they are all

campus. It gives them the opportunity to get involved at school, and sign up

having regular meetings and keeping their members involved in what they do.

or create all these different clubs just creates a community where people can

The clubs this year are really energetic and excited to have their clubs up and

share their interests with one another, which I find very rewarding. The most

running so it makes my job very easy because they want to do as much as they

challenging aspect of my job would definitely be making sure that each of the

possibly can to make their club prosper on campus.

The most rewarding part of being VP of communications is just getting a chance

clubs turns in all their paperwork monthly and attends ICC meetings. With over 85 clubs on campus, it’s hard to keep up and constantly make sure they are all on top of their jobs.

WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CLUBS ON CAMPUS?

IS THERE A CLUB THAT IS NOT YET ON CAMPUS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ESTABLISHED? With so many clubs on campus, I can’t think of one specific one that I would like to see established. We have clubs that involve volunteering, culture, sports,

My responsibility is to provide them with any information they need about

entertainment, pretty much anything you can think of we have something that’s

fundraising or any other questions they have about what they want to do with

pretty close to it; if we don’t someone else on campus can always start that club

their members in their club; volunteering in service events or having a get

at the beginning of the next year!

together off of campus, etc. Overall, my main responsibility is to help all the clubs on campus and provide them with any information they need in order to develop their club to its fullest potential.

WHAT CLUBS ARE YOU ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH?

PLEASE TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW. Something about me that people may not know is the fact that I’m a part of the Korean Club, even though I’m Persian and Hispanic. I’m very interested

One of the clubs that I am actively involved in is Peer Counseling. Peer

in Korean culture and the fact that we have Korean Club on campus gives me

Counseling at RBHS is an amazing program that does tutoring, peer

the opportunity to learn more about their culture, as well as make new friends

mediations, new student orientations, and helps anyone around campus

with similar interests as mine. I think it’s amazing how these clubs are open to

in whatever way possible. It is one of my favorite organizations at school

everyone and the fact that no matter who you are, you have the opportunity to

and being involved in it has made me have such an amazing high school

be in these clubs. 

experience. I have developed so many new friendships through Peer Counseling and have helped so many people on campus which is very rewarding. I love being a member and definitely encourage people to apply and become a part of Peer Counseling.

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2013 Mustangs Winter Sports Preview Director of Athletics Outlook

As

Bronco Athletics enters into the upcoming winter sport season, we look forward to another challenging year in the always competitive North County Conference.

With an outstanding staff of coaches together with several new and returning athletes, our expectations are high for continued success in all programs. Whether on the court, the field, the mat,

or in the pool, our athletes will always work hard, play with enthusiasm, respect our opponents and represent their school and community with pride.

Bronco Athletics has a long and storied tradition of “excellence together” which relies upon the support of our staff, parents and the community as a whole. Embracing the mantra of “Pursuing Victory with Honor”, we believe that while athletics

Girls Basketball

Head Coach: Kai Harris Last Year’s League Record: 2-8 First Game: Dec. 3 @ RBHS vs.

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Head Coach: Kurt Trecker Last Year’s League Record: 2-7-1 First Game: Dec. 4 @ RBHS vs.

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Head Coach: Jim Choe Last Year’s League Record: 1-9 First Game: Dec. 9 in Mt. Miguel

Head Coach: Mark Sidebottom Last Year’s League Record: 2-5-1 First Game: Dec. 3 @ Bishops

Head Coach: Joe Eddie Terribilini Last Year’s League Record: 4-1 First Game: Dec. 5 @ Carlsbad

Head Coach: Pat Sagara Last Year’s League Record: 12-0, North County League Champions First Game: TBA

is a part of the entire educational experience of our students, there are life lessons taught on the field of play that cannot be duplicated in the classroom.

We invite you to support our student-athletes and coaches by your attendance at our athletic events.

For additional information regarding dates and times of these contests, please visit our website at www.rbhs.org.

High school athletics has something to offer everyone whether you are playing, coaching, cheering on your favorite team or supporting your local school. Bronco Athletics would like to encourage you to “Go Blue” during the winter sport season. It promises to be a great ride! ~ Peggy Brose, Rancho Bernardo High School Director of Athletics

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The NSLI-Y program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to learn less commonly-taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs.

NSLI-Y offers overseas study opportunities in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Russian and Turkish. The scholarship enables Kira to study Chinese in China for the summer. The scholarship covers all program costs for participants including domestic and international travel, tuition and related academic preparation, language testing, educational and cultural activities focused on language learning, orientations, meals and accommodations with a host family.

Launched as part of a US government initiative in 2006, NSLI-Y seeks to increase Americans’ capacity to engage with native speakers of critical languages by providing formal instruction and informal language practice in an immersion environment. Educational and cultural activities are designed to promote language learning and build mutual understanding and long-lasting relationships.

The goals of the NSLI-Y program include sparking a life-long

interest in foreign languages and cultures, and developing a corps of young Americans with the skills necessary to advance international dialogue in the private, academic or government sectors. Participants will build upon the foundations developed through person-to-person relationships while abroad. Through her participation in the program, Kira will serve as a citizen diplomat while developing the skills necessary to be a leader in the global community. Kira is currently studying Mandarin Chinese at DNHS, and she plans to continue her studies at the college level. She has yet to decide her major in college, but she is certain it will be something in the STEM field, and intends to apply her language skills towards promoting a more unified, global community.

NSLI-Y is administered by American Councils for International Education in cooperation with AFS-USA, American Cultural Exchange Service, Americans Promoting Study Abroad, AMIDEAST, iEARN-USA, Legacy International, and Russian American Foundation. Applications for 2014-2015 NSLI-Y programs are expected to be available in the early fall.

The NSLI-Y program is open to anyone who is interested in pursuing a language in the hopes to promote positive change for the future at an international level. It all begins with an online application submission. Visit at www.nsliforyouth.org to learn more or to apply. 

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Isis Physical Therapy Provides One-on-One Care for Each and Every Patient

by MICHELLE TREMBLAY

W

hen Dr. Vanessa Jackson, DPT, opened ISIS Physical Therapy five years ago, it was to fill a need in the community for comprehensive physical therapy treatment.

“We are motivated every day by the success stories of our patients and by giving them a trustworthy and caring resource when they are dealing with injuries or pain,” Dr. Pansky said.

ISIS specializes in treating orthopedic problems, such as lower back and mid-back pain, knee and ankle pain, shoulder rehab, and neck & TMJ issues (jaw pain).

ISIS successfully treats sport injuries, too. Athletes from baseball, softball, track and field, soccer, volleyball, football and many other sports have all returned to the field healthier. ISIS also offers Fit at The Tee, a golfspecific treatment and training program that helps improve golfers of all skill levels; www.fitatthetee.com.

ISIS patients receive a 90- to 120-minute initial visit. “Every session thereafter is 60 to 90 minutes. We treat patients as individuals with unique needs. We also take pride in finding the root cause of each patient’s problem so that the pain being experienced goes away and stays away,” Dr. Jackson said.

Individualized care and innovative solutions are paramount at ISIS, where the commitment is to using hands-on techniques and the newest research-supported equipment to help patients feel better as soon as possible.

“From your first visit on, you will know exactly what is going on with

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your body and how you can help yourself feel “As a daughter and a registered better. From posture re- nurse, I cannot say enough training, sitting alignment, about the excellent and very sleep positioning and lifting mechanics, we help guide individualized care my father and our patients in adjusting I received during our treatment their daily activities to create at Isis Physical Therapy. Their a healing environment,” Dr. energetic and upbeat team kept Pansky said.

Drs. Jackson and both of us motivated through Pansky believe in extenrecovery from significant injuries.” sive extra education and ~Mary, RN clinical experience, which allows Isis patients to experience long-lasting results.

When patients first arrive at Isis, they are greeted by educated and experienced front office staff. Patients can feel relaxed in the professional, yet comfortable setting. The Isis staff is also dedicated to ensuring that all patients can receive the care they deserve, regardless of finances. “We accept all major PPO insurance plans, including Medicare and Tricare.

We also accept cash payments and offer pre-pay packages and payment plans,” Dr. Pansky said. “If you have detailed questions about your specific case, we offer free consultations to see if ISIS is the right place for you.”

For more information about ISIS Physical Therapy or to schedule an appointment, please call 858-217-2496 or visit www.ISISpt.com. 

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:::: bronco insider

by Susan SHEN

special to 92128 Magazine

Senioritis: An Epidemic Gripping the Class of 2014

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enioritis has smacked the class of 2014 with the full force of Miley Cyrus at the VMAs. True, the balmy summer days are over, but the level of lethargy is on a roller coaster that only goes up.

The signs are everywhere. “We’re seniors!” In a year we will be free, independent, unrestrained. We are the top predators in the proverbial high school food chain. We throw caution to the wind. We place the Breaking Bad finale over the demands of AP Psychology because seriously, we are seniors and we are entitled to know right now if Walter is going to be [spoiler omitted]. And besides, Mr. Inumerable is totally a Breaking Bad fan.

But this is the most important year of our high school career. These are the make-it or break-it days. As Principal Lemaster reiterated in his speech to government and civics classes in September, we must still consider the gravity of their day-to-day actions, whether or not they would possibly entail expulsion, suspension, or transfer. And as the counselors passed out the senior calendars that same month, we were again reminded of the academic responsibilities that we carry on our shoulders.

And oh, college season! That which prevents us from the fun things in life – we wait on our show finales, our dates, our movies because not

only is there Psych homework to finish, but there’s also 250 to 650 count essays to cry over. I know, the mouse hovers dejectedly over that enticing Megashare link, that YouTube video, that Reddit page, but there are transcripts to send, recommendations to ask for, and interviews to go to.

But this is our year, and because this is our year, we can’t screw up. We’re so near the finish line of a race, but that doesn’t mean we stop, throw up our hands, and scream “We’re done!” And certainly any cross country or track runner would tell you the same. (And geez, what a waste of the most sweaty minutes of your life that would be.)

We aren’t done yet. We swallow the bitter pills of senior year to lessen the effects of senioritis. We keep marching on to cross that victory line. We finish strong so that when we get our diplomas in our Bronco Blue caps and gowns, we are proud that we are going to college, that we didn’t do anything morally and literally stupid, and that we reined in our desire to binge-watch How I Met Your Mother 24/7.

And in the moment in June, we will feel infinite.

We can’t stop senioritis, but we won’t stop being awesome. ¢ 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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:::: in our own backyard

WINTER FUN

SAN DIEGOSTYLE A Guide to Fun in the Wintertime Sun

by Susan Shen

W

hile much of the country is under gray skies and blankets of sleet and snow, San Diegans are enjoying sunshine and mild temperatures. Here are a few ideas on how to celebrate the winter months San Diego-style!

That’s So San Diego

Searching for the Seasons

Take a stroll through Balboa Park to admire the beautiful architecture and holiday decorations.

Experience a winter wonderland high atop Mount Laguna, only a onehour drive from San Diego. If the conditions are right, sledding and snowball fights may ensue.

Add a twist to a trip to the beach by collecting seashells to make unique gifts or to decorate holiday packages. For a special treat, walk along the cliffs of Point Loma to see migrating gray whales headed south for breeding season.

Drive up to the top of Mt. Soledad in La Jolla for a birds-eye view of the city aglow with holiday light displays.

Holiday Happenings

Winter in San Diego includes an abundance of holiday-themed festivals, parades and awe-inspiring spectacles. Parades include the Mother Goose Parade in El Cajon (Nov. 24), the Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade (Dec. 8), and the stunning San Diego Bay Parade of Lights (Dec. 8 and 15).

The Surfing Santa event at Seaport Village (Nov. 24), December Nights in Balboa Park (Dec. 6 and 7), and Christmas in the Park in Poway (Dec. 14) are always a hit for kids and adults alike, featuring food, crafts, holiday treats and activities.

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Sometimes a little peek at the changing of the seasons is required to get into the holiday spirit. Take a drive up to Julian for gorgeous fall colors and maybe even snow during December and January. Don’t forget to order a cup of hot apple cider and a piece of apple pie!

It (Almost) Never Rains in San Diego

On the rare occasion that it rains, there are plenty of indoor activities that appeal to a variety of interests. See an IMAX film at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and then visit one of the 15 major museums in Balboa Park. Take the trolley downtown and explore the New Children’s Museum or head to the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum in Escondido.

For sports enthusiasts, skate at one of several of San Diego’s indoor ice rinks, or reach new heights at an indoor rock climbing gym.

Regardless of the weather, it is not hard to experience some wintertime fun in San Diego. 

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RBBA announces candidates for the 2013-2014 RB Honorary Mayor campaign

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The campaign will officially start on Tuesday, May 16, at a reception hosted by The Barrel Room. Tickets in April are $5 per vote or 6 votes for $25. The tickets will be entered into a drawing for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes. The grand prize is a two-night stay at the RB Inn including a round of golf and breakfast for two. Second prize is four $75 gift certificates ($300 value) Bernard’O Restaurant, Carvers Steaks and Chops, Cafe Merlot, and Athens Market Cafe. Third prize is two $75 gift certificates ($150 value) to The Barrel Room and Urge American Gastropub.

The campaign will end at the RBBA’s popular Savour RB Food Fare Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Bernardo Heights Country Club at 6:30 p.m. when the winning candidate will be announced. A portion of the money raised will go to organizations such as Miss RB Scholarship Fund, RB Historical Society, RB Community Foundation, RB Hall of Fame, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Diego. 

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Although replacing an air conditioning system may seem more costly than simply repairing an older unit, oftentimes newer systems are more cost and energy efficient, leading to greater savings in the longterm. “Newer systems can have less impact on the environment and on the homeowner’s budget. Replacing a faulty unit cannot only improve the efficiency of your heating or cooling unit, but also reduce the day-to-day costs of running one,” stated Purgason. Newer units tend to be more

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Before deciding to replace an air conditioning system, it is important to work with an HVAC professional to determine what system will work best in the home. “When replacing a system, the size of the home, usage style, geographic location and the insulation capability of your home are all things to be considered,” said Purgason. In other words, the new system must be compatible with the needs of the individual homeowner and accommodate the living space where it will be used.

Most HVAC companies will remove old units when replacing it with a new one. The old units are typically taken to a recycling center for scrap metal and parts. And regardless of whether a homeowner decides to install a new air conditioning system or stick with their old one, changing the filter is essential. Purgason recommends performing this easy, do-it-yourself task up to four times per year for older systems and at least twice per year for newer systems. 

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tudents from the Mesa Verde Middle School ASES, an after school program, have been given the rare opportunity to join forces with San Diego’s very own ZCode Magazines and go behind the scenes to learn the ins and outs of magazine creation.

The After School Education and Safety (ASES) program is a grant-funded program that provides a fun, safe, stimulating environment for students whose parents cannot be home when their children return from school. Studies show that participation in the ASES Program increases students’ attachment to their schools, improves test scores, and keeps kids out of trouble. One of the ways the ASES program at Mesa Verde Middle School keeps students engaged is by offering enrichment clubs such as Comic Construction, Duct Tape Fashion, and Master Chefs that are not only fun, but also educational.

The Daily Fluff is a monthly magazine consisting of articles, comics, artwork, and stories that have been submitted by the students in the ASES program. This year students get to be directly involved with the creation of the magazine which include writing articles, taking photos, and designing the layouts.

Aspiring writer, Nika Shlopov (6 th Grade), comments that she is really looking forward to working on the magazine this year. “I am new to the program so I’m excited to start writing articles and learn how to design,” said Shlopov.

According to the website, ZCode Magazines is a privately owned, multi-media company based in the 4S Ranch in San Diego. The company brings a fresh innovative take on community magazines as well as related websites and newsletters. With the help of ZCode, The Daily Fluff hopes to showcase the many talented students in the North County community.

ASES Site Coordinator, Monica Racicot, is enjoying watching the magazine grow into something much bigger. “We’re so thrilled to be working with ZCode magazine,” she said. “Not only will The Daily Fluff get some much needed attention, but the students will come away with transferrable skills that will carry on in to the workplace later in life.”

For more information about the After School Education and Safety (ASES) program please visit the Poway Unified School District website at www.powayusd.com. If you’d like to learn more about The Daily Fluff contact Monica Racicot at 858-472-1689. 

Not only will The Daily Fluff get some much needed attention, but the students will come away with transferrable skills that will carry on in to the workplace later in life.”

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few years after moving to Oaks North, the background Marla Cruz had in fire prevention and disaster recovery and emergency services was desperately needed due to the 2007 fires. First Aid, CPR and emergency response trained by the American Red Cross, Marla had worked in fire prevention for the Vancouver Fire Department and as the Emergency Services Specialist for the American Red Cross. Fortunately for the local community, Marla had signed on with the local ARC as a volunteer in disaster services and as a DSHR member for national response once she moved here.

Marla explained, “I was deployed locally during the 2007 fires where I ended up working for Interfaith Community Services for two years as the Director of Disaster Services and for the RB United Fire Recovery Center teaching disaster preparedness to seniors.”

Currently, Marla, a proud mother of four and grandmother of six, supports her community in myriad ways. Because she loves working

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Website: www.spiritofthefourth.org Contact: Bryan Brigham, President Upcoming Event: July 4, 2014 – Community Fair, parade, fireworks

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with seniors, she is the Activity and Membership Director at the Ed Brown Senior Center and participated in the center’s October Health and Fitness Fair that included a seminar on elder abuse. Desirous of honoring her country, she has been the Director of the Community Fair for the Spirit of the Fourth for the last three years. Locally she is also the current secretary on the RB Community Council, the district coordinator for the Oaks North Neighborhood Watch, the event organizer for the RB Tastings Festival for the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society and an usher for Humphrey’s Concerts. Marla feels volunteers are needed to help seniors, children and animals. Anyone unsure how to help could always contact the neighborhood watch.

Marla shared, “It’s rewarding to know I can make a difference in my community just by providing my time, training, skills and experience.”

Favorite local places for Marla include Webb Park, the Bernardo Winery and the Ed Brown Center. Marla divulged, “I love to visit the ducks and turtles at Webb Park, and I have many four-legged friends who visit me at the Ed Brown Center for treats!”

Marla also enjoys the ocean, music and concerts, event planning, traveling and spending time with her family. Her bucket list includes seeing specific bands, jumping out of an airplane and traveling cross country with her sister next year. ¢

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We clearly were in a seller’s market and everyone was happy. A seller’s market is where houses are in demand and inventory is low. This occurs when there are not enough homes to satisfy the number of buyers in the market. As a result, sellers increase their asking prices and the buyers are willing to pay more due to limited options.

However, in the last few weeks we’ve seen a market shift – a shift towards the buyer’s market. Homes are currently staying on the market (MLS) for a longer period of time.

Why? There were a larger number of homes available after the spring and summer buying blitz. Also, buyers are becoming more selective and want to ensure that the properties they are buying are worth their value and the homes are in pristine shape.

This shift has stunned many sellers having them question what happened to the multiple offers.

The fall of 2013 should see sellers and buyers connecting once again. Why? Why not. If a seller is willing to sell and a buyer is willing to buy, let’s make a deal. It’s all about supply and demand. There’s plenty of inventory (supply), and there are still plenty of buyers (demand).

We should see another buying frenzy since prices have stabilized and interest rates are still low. Sellers who are eager to move and have reduced their asking price, many times over a period of months, may be more willing to accept an offer they previously would not have entertained. Sellers have earned the right to see offers – Make one! 

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Beds Baths Beds Baths 3 2 14075 Steeple Chase Row 2 3 18228 Corte De Casares 3 2 10513 Sand Crab Pl 4 3 17220 Montero Rd 3 2 10574 Gaylemont Ln 4 3 18001 Mirasol Dr 3 2 13032 Deer Park Wy 4 3 14877 Fox Hunt Ln 3 3 14230 Fox Run Row 2 3 11262 Pinestone Ct 3 2 4884 Riding Ridge Rd 4 4 12386 Fernando Dr 3 2 3783 Torrey View Ct 4 4 12708 Gibraltar Dr 3 2 12817 Seabreeze Farms Dr 4 4 11919 Wilmington Rd 3 3 13053 Sandown Wy 4 3 12890 Abra Pl 3 2 7762 Carol Glen Ct 5 5 14479 Rutledge Sq 3 3 12632 Prego Ct 4 3 18528 Locksley St 4 2 5340 Caminito Exquisito 4 4 16935 Manresa Ct 5 3 13282 Courtland Ter 4 3 13845 Stoney Gate Pl 3 3 5011 Sterling Grove Ln 5 4 13957 Capewood Ln 3 3 14363 Calle Andalucia 5 3 11929 Briarleaf Wy 4 3 13423 Moreton Gln 5 5 18353 Hampshire Ln 4 3 5148 Vail Creek Ct 5 3 12584 Utopia Wy 4 3 13638 Old El Camino Real 3 4 11925 Wilmington Rd 4 3 5257 Sanddollar Ct 4 3 13738 Stoney Gate Pl 4 3 5201 Sandhill Ct 4 3 12797 Camino Emparrado 3 2 13443 Moreton Gln 5 5 11402 Creekstone Ln 4 3 5483 Valerio Trl 5 5 11642 Boulton Ave 4 3 13578 Ginger Glen Rd 5 5 13306 Pocano Wy 4 3 4863 Fairport Wy 4 4 12375 Fernando Dr 3 2 11265 Vereda Mar De Corazon 5 3 13151 Scabard Pl 4 3 5871 Blazing Star Ln 4 3 11312 Creekstone Ln 3 3 13263 Courtland Ter 4 3

Est SF Est SF 2,357 2672 1,630 2,521 1,849 2720 2,155 2,724 1,539 2672 1,550 2658 1,882 2,802 1,882 3731 1736 3,708 1531 3098 2,026 2904 2082 2935 2248 2,776 1949 3094 1996 3428 1900 3736 2480 3,020 2646 2,991 2356 3197 2162 3,114 1831 3922 2216 3,736 2458 3,622 2081 3159 1946 2834 1868 3230 2092 3071

Price Price 575,000 965,000 576,000 965,000 580,000 968,000 580,000 972,000 582,000 980,000 591,000 980,000 595,000 980,000 599,000 995,000 605,000 1,000,000 619,900 1,004,223 620,000 1,005,000 625,000 1,020,000 639,000 1,090,000 639,000 1,135,000 640,000 1,150,000 642,500 1,150,000 644,000 1,160,000 645,000 1,175,000 652,500 1,187,500 675,000 1,194,000 675,000 1,200,000 675,000 1,200,000 675,000 1,200,000 677,500 1,215,000 679,000 1,215,000 680,000 1,220,000 680,000 1,235,000

Address Beds Baths Est SF Price Address Beds Baths Est SF Price 17323 Bernardo Vista Dr 3 3 1838 685,000 4724 Reedley Ter 4 3 2751 1,250,000 11597 Creekstone Ln 3 3 2092 690,000 4961 Manor Ridge Ln 4 4 3,094 1,250,000 17591 Bocage Pt 4 3 2927 695,000 7464 Collins Ranch Ct 5 5 3953 1,255,000 11951 Brewster Ct 4 4 2406 700,000 5178 Avenida Cantaria 5 4 3,428 1,255,000 12568 Pacato Cir S 4 3 2513 707,000 5462 Colt Ter 5 5 4396 1,257,500 11985 Avenida Sivrita 4 3 2723 707,500 4860 Barlows Landing Cv 4 4 3159 1,261,000 13650 Etude Rd 4 3 2079 715,000 4665 Belvista Ct 4 3 2828 1,265,000 12155 Coldwater Ct 4 3 1902 715,000 5442 Foxhound Wy 5 4 3,609 1,275,000 11627 Chippenham Wy 4 3 2568 718,500 5098 Seachase St 6 5 3656 1,300,000 11874 Calle Parral 3 2 1876 730,000 13195 Seagrove St 5 5 3656 1,305,000 14064 Montfort Ct 4 3 2350 730,000 14075 Collins Ranch Pl 5 5 3953 1,320,000 12171 Bajada Rd 3 2 2100 730,000 10875 Craven Ridge Wy 6 5 4,454 1,335,000 11907 Mil Pitrero Rd 5 3 2352 730,000 13754 Old El Camino Real 3 3 3375 1,345,000 17231 Graciosa Ct 5 3 2248 740,000 4522 Falcon Ridge Ct 5 3 3,273 1,355,000 14091 Carmel Ridge Rd 4 4 2323 749,900 4961 Concannon Ct 4 4 3,650 1,365,000 14234 Breezeway Pl 4 3 2427 749,900 10771 Spur Point Ct 5 5 3730 1,399,000 12373 Avenida Consentido 4 3 3043 750,776 13377 Wyngate Pt 5 5 3,413 1,419,000 13819 Royal Melbourne Sq 6 4 2964 762,500 5470 Harvest Run Dr 6 6 4670 1,529,000 11625 Via Tavito 5 3 2665 765,000 11388 Mustang Ridge Dr 5 5 3,845 1,575,000 18320 Bernardo Trails Dr 4 4 3654 783,089 13132 Winstanley Wy 4 5 4,008 1,580,000 13580 Calvados Pl 4 3 2892 825,000 4854 Bayliss Ct 4 5 4008 1,625,000 11474 Meadow Grass Ln 5 4 3454 837,000 10773 Cherry Hill Dr 5 5 3,527 1,650,000 12181 Rolling Meadows Ct 6 3 2875 867,000 5184 Seagrove Pl 5 6 4,144 1,680,000 11340 Spring Meadow Ln 5 4 3480 920,000 5244 Greenwillow Ln 5 5 4454 1,850,000 18331 Vezelay Ln 4 5 4253 1,150,000 6632 Santolina Ct 4 4 4000 2,100,000 18566 Aceituno St 5 6 6738 1,350,300 13911 Rancho Solana Trl 5 6 6370 2,850,000 (complete list of homes sold in 92128 at www.92128magazine.com) (complete list of homes sold in 92130 at www.92130magazine.com)

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Reservations are required to attend this program.

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The libraries will be closed for Veteran’s Day, thanksgiving and christmas

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Decorate Your Own Gingerbread House Reservations are required to attend this program.

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Baby Sign Language Story Time 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Yoga 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month 10:30 a.m.

Jazz Concert – Boogie and the Blues

Cowboy Bob 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month 10:30 a.m.

Storytime with Mrs. Cox 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 14; Dec. 12

Yoga for Adults 11:30 a.m.

Fridays

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Tuesdays

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Zumba Dance Fitness for Seniors 6 p.m.

Music and Dance 10:30 a.m.

Job Fair

Nov. 13 6:30 p.m.

Face Time with County Supervisor Dave Roberts

Nov. 20

Library Book Club – The Mill on the Floss,

by George Eliot 5 p.m.

Nov. 20

Classical Concert – The West Coast Wind Quintet 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 21

OASIS Presents: Antarctica: Above and Beneath the Sea Ice 1 p.m.

Dec. 18

Library Book Club 5 p.m.

Wednesdays Computer Class 3 p.m.

Paws for Reading Children practice their reading skills with a nonjudgmental dog 5 p.m.

Children’s Craft Time 6 p.m.

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Future Del Sur K-8 School New onsite school, and the first K-8 school in the Poway Unified School District, joins #1 ranked Del Sur Elementary and Del Norte High schools.

Under construction. Opening fall 2014.

Ranch House Luau 2012

3 New Parks Coming Soon

Year-Round Community Events

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Estate Caliber Homes in Marston

by Standard Pacific Homes

San Diego new homes from 2,400 to over 4,600 sf.

by Brookfield Residential, California West Communities, and Standard Pacific Homes Priced from the low $700,000s to the low $1 millions.

Five Pools and Six Community Parks

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. Š 2013 Black Mountain Ranch LLC. All rights reserved.

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