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HEROES THEN & NOW

VFW Post 7766 carries on a rich tradition of enhancing the lives of others through their continued service and dedication to promoting patriotism in the community, state and nation. Their overall mission to “remember the sacrifice, honor the dead, by helping the living” is carried out by all members.

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:::: FROM THE PUBLISHER It Takes a Team It has been three years since ZCode Media published its first issue with Zcode Magazine. Although we had a clear vision and determination, at the time it was hard to predict the growth and popularity that would impart on the first publication of 92127 and the eight additional zip code titles that followed.

What started as a basic concept – to publish a magazine that we (my wife and I) actually wanted to read – has now developed into something much bigger than its original home-based two person operation. In fact, ZCode has evolved into a truly dynamic team of hard-working individuals.

What does it take to build a good team? This seems like an easy enough question. I wish I had a simple answer. The fact is, I believe that luck plays a significant role. At ZCode Media, we have been lucky enough to build our company around incredibly dynamic and passionate people – all of whom share a strong belief in, and dedication to, the overall concept and goal of the magazines.

The ZCode Magazines would simply not be what they are today without our incredible team of individuals. From our editor to our creative director, our graphic designers to our production coordinators, our sales executives to our writers and photographers – it takes a great team (along with terrific readers) to make things happen.

Growing from a team of two people to a team of more than twenty strong, ZCode has a lot of things in store for 2013 and beyond. Be sure to check back in the upcoming issues to see what the team is working on.

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On My Honor

The Scouts of the community are certainly taking their motto, “On my Honor” to a new level. It is apparent these young kids are developing courage, exuding confidence and building character.

sister act

Paige and Payton Shimansky are two sisters destined for success. The girls explain how their different interests link back together.

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motivating graduates

Mark Boyer is doing his part to ensure the continued success of high school students and talks to us about why he loves his job.

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92129 Magazine VFW heroes then & now

We sit down with VFW Post Commander Jerry Bouck, as well as members Betty Rosevear and Dr. Bill Lentsch, as they dicusss thier past and present.

Happy in pq

The Clements are an energetic family of five that feel at home in their PQ community. We introduce you to Tim, Kymberli, Evan, Logan and Brendan.

pleased to assist

PTA President Mary Esteban loves to help make school better for everyone.

We speak with her about what pushed her into running for office and why she’ll never look back.

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92131 Magazine GOAL ORIENTED We talk with Elenor and Charlie Stenzel, founders of SRSC, and President Joe Barr on the team effort from 92131 that goes into making Scripps Ranch Soccer Club the quality program it is today.

92009 Magazine heroes of carlsbad We talk with Fire Chief Kevin Crawford about the dedicated men and women serving the Carlsbad Fire Department.

92064 Magazine post 7907 then & Now

Post Commander, Richard Miller and Ladies Auxiliary President, Lisa Dumolt discuss the genuine camaraderie of the members and the many programs the Post delivers to the community and community at large.

92130 Magazine ENVISION: CCA GETS CREATIVE Take a look at the artistic side of Canyon Crest Academy as we go inside the Envision program and talk with its director, Anne Whattoff.

92011 Magazine heroes of Carlsbad We talk with Fire Chief Kevin Crawford about the dedicated men and women serving the Carlsbad Fire Department and learn how they proudly live up to providing the highest level of emergency and rescue services.

92024 Magazine BOTANICAL BLISS

The tranquil sounds and stunning nature resonate throughout the grounds of the San Diego Botanic Garden. There’s something for everyone.

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23rd annual thanksgiving luncheon

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Dr. Moser will give cash for your candy, paying a dollar for each pound of candy surrendered and donate the proceeds to your child’s school. Candy will be donated to the troops and the San Diego Rescue Mission.

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Fashion show and luncheon A fundraiser fashion show and luncheon will be held by Rancho Bernardo Republican Women, Federated.

Stone Ridge Country Club 11 a.m. $30 includes 5 tickets for door prize drawings. Additional tickets can be purchased for $5 each. Call (858) 673-1409 for reservations which must be made by Monday, November 12.

Nov. 23 – Dec 23 A Christmas Cactus Written by Eliot Byerrum Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre powpac.org

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Moser Orthodontics Halloween Candy Buyback

Moser Orthodontics 14701 Via Bettona, Suite 205, 92127

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.moserorthodontics.com

Surviving the Holidays

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23 Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon

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The program is free of charge, and open to anyone in the community. Support and practical information by experts will be offered to those who are grieving throughout the holiday season.

Presented by the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation Board of Directors.

All runners must finish by 10 a.m. Ends with a Post-Race Family Festival.

Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church 3 – 5 p.m.

RSVP to Barb at wheresbobra@att.net or Karan at selezinka@msn.com

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4S Ranch Community Park 5K: 7:30 a.m. | 10K: 7:45 a.m.

Kids Fun Run (8 & Under): 9 a.m. thankyourun.org

Rancho Bernardo Inn Aragon Ballroom 11 a.m.

For additional information contact Brian McLean at (858) 674-1911, or Scott Lawn at (858) 486-8277 or greenway1@sbcglobal.net

DECEMBER december 8 | hanukkah begins December 25 | christmas December 31 | new year’s eve

8 Holiday Extravaganza Breakfast, activities for kids, holiday performers and a special guest.

Rancho Bernardo Glassman Rec. Center 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/rancho.shtml

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3rd Annual Thank You Run

Dec. Con’t.

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Silent Night, Lonely Night

by Robert Anderson A staged reading in an intimate setting.

PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre 7 p.m. powpac.org

RECURRING EVENTS Crybaby Matinee Weekly Relax and enjoy a movie without worrying about unexpected tantrums or feedings in the dark. The lights are dimmed and the sound volume is down.

A baby changing table and stroller valet is provided for the convenience of parents. Children under 5 are free.

Reading Cinemas 12 Plex

www.fandango.com/carmelmountain_aaawg/theaterpage

North County Inland Group Every Tuesday The Center for Grief Care and Education at San Diego Hospice offers support to families after the death of their patients as well as provide support to community members who are grieving a death that occurred without the benefit of their hospice program.

Rancho Bernardo Swim and Tennis Club, Club 21 Room 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. www.sdhospice.org/support-groups

Children’s Story Time Every Wednesday and Friday Barnes and Noble in Carmel Mtn. Plaza Wed. 10:30 a.m. & Fri. 7 p.m.

Rancho Bernardo Certified Farmers Market Fresh produce, crepes, tamales and more.

Bernardo Winery 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

PT Cruiser Club Meet & Greet 3rd Saturday of the Month Receive a discount off your meal.

BBQ Republic Parking Lot in Carmel Mtn. Plaza 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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:::: SPORTS CALENDAR

CLINICS

LEAGUE INFORMATION

Free Basketball Clinic

Instructed by Nick Gehler, Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach at San Diego Miramar College.

NOV. 3 4 – 6 p.m.

3rd & 4th Graders

NOV. 4 4 – 6 p.m.

7th & 8th Graders

6 – 8 p.m.

5th & 6th Graders

Sponsored by the Rancho Bernardo Youth Basketball League Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center Gymnasium Register to rbybl@ san.rr.com with name and grade level.

RECURRING MASTER SPORTS

Xtreme Dodgeball, Flag Football, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Multi and Junior Sports. www.masteryoursports.com

North County Soccer Park Indoor Soccer League New leagues always starting. www.ncspsoccer.com

(dates & events subject to change)

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NOV. 18 Men’s Softball Carmel Mountain Ranch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center Contact League Director Erwin Castillo at (858) 375-4387

Carmel Mountain Ranch Little League’s Winterball Season Ends Come out and support the final weeks of the season for the rookies, majors and minors.

Schedules can be found at cmrll.org

Adult Basketball Tuesdays - Men’s B-Division Thursdays – Men’s 50 and Over Contact League Director, Lance Allison at (619) 991-8902 for more information. www.sandiegoabl.com

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Becky’s Gift Brings Hope and Love to Patients with Cancer During the Holidays

by Kathy Loy

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nce you become a parent, you realize it’s a full-time, put-your-kids-first kind of job and most of us would move mountains for our children. However, for those suffering through a cancer diagnosis and treatment – especially during the holiday season – some aspects of parenting can be especially hard. Scripps Ranch residents and friends, Becky Walton and Christie Jackson, have moved mountains to help many San Diegans struggling with this hardship during the holiday season.

Becky’s Gift was started in 2010 with a single goal in mind. “We saw that it is emotionally, physically and financially difficult for families during the holiday season,” said Christie. “We wanted to have the cancer patient focus on their treatment and getting better by having gifts available for their children, to take some of the shopping/financial pressures away from the parent.”

During the first year, Becky’s Gift gathered 500 toys for distribution. Last year the collection increased to 750 toys, and the goal for this holiday season is 1,000 toys for children ages 1-16. “The toys that are most popular are dolls, Barbie’s, books, art supplies, crafts, matchbox cars, Legos, games, sporting equipment, electronic games and items for teenage girls and boys,” explained Christie. Of course, monetary donations are accepted and gift cards are welcomed too.

Becky’s Gift Toy Drive begins October 1 and culminates on December 7, 2012. The gifts will be distributed to Medical and Surgical Oncology Associates of San Diego and to UCSD Moores Cancer Center, where patients going through treatment can select a gift for their loved ones. “We hope local businesses, neighbors, friends and schools will contact us to have a collection box at their house or business or to host a toy drive themselves,” said Christie.

To make the donation process easy, anyone wishing to donate a new unwrapped gift or gift card can contact Christie or Becky by email, phone or Facebook and arrangements will be made to collect the gift or let you know of a drop off site.

“We add a bit of warmth to the [doctor’s] offices or a patient’s visit during the holidays,” said Christie. “Going through treatment for cancer is tiring, painful and such a long process. To add a bit of hope, love and warmth to someone’s day is our vision. That’s what makes Becky’s Gift so great. It is a Gift for everyone!” ¢

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The Holiday Basket Drive: Giving Impoverished Families their Dignity and More

by LINDA FRABL

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t may be the season to be jolly, but for those less fortunate, ‘tis the season of despair.

Enter the Holiday Basket Drive, organized by the Encinitas-based Community Resource Center, North County Collaboration…

Founded 30 years ago, the Holiday Basket Drive began as merely a small distribution of baskets to approximately 50 families in need.

Today, the baskets have been replaced by a “shopping experience” for over 1,500 households in need, and thanks to over 200 organizations and nearly 2,000 volunteers, the drive is the largest distribution of its kind in San Diego County! As Linda Hayes, a dedicated Holiday Basket Drive volunteer for more than twenty years, exclaimed, “The program’s goal is to make a family in need feel that they are holiday shopping like everyone else.”

Thus, needy families are invited to shop

with dignity at a “no cost store” that has been created at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Families “shop” by pushing actual shopping carts through a Costco-esque warehouse-like area the size of a football field. The “store” items consist of toys, canned goods, and a mix of new and gently used jackets, coats, blankets, linens, baby items, and more.

The participating families must be pre-screened and registered through the Community Resource Center, and if they qualify, they will receive an appointment time to “shop” during the three-day distribution period (December 14-16).

All merchandise is supplied by the numerous clothing / food / toy drives throughout San Diego, and the program is aided by grants from the county of San Diego and the cities of Encinitas and Solana Beach. In addition, TaylorMade® and Coldwell Banker, along with the Board of Realtors, provide the largest corporate food drives for the program. If you as

an individual, or your organization (boy/girl scout troop, school charity, etc.) would like to contribute to the Holiday Basket Drive, either as a volunteer or as a provider, the Community Resource Center’s website, www.crcncc.org, has detailed templates and helpful suggestions for setting up your own distribution site.

Summing up the worthwhile cause, Linda said, “The program directly connects thousands in the community who want to help thousands in the community who need the help. Adults and children alike learn about the needs in our own community, and are presented with tangible ways to make a difference.” ¢

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Helping Senior Veterans, their Spouses and Families Get the Benefits they’ve Earned

by KATHY LOy

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s we age, it can be frustrating to forget where you placed your eye glasses or what was on your grocery list that you left in the car, but imagine the difficulty many senior-aged veterans have trying to obtain benefits while navigating the maze that is also called “the VA.” The saving grace for many veterans, their surviving spouses, and their families is Veteran’s Friend, a community service co-founded by Robert Dhillon and Kate Seelye. “Our call-to-duty and pledge is to help veteran families navigate the VA process correctly, protect themselves, and obtain this tax-free lifetime benefit by providing free assistance in the preparation and presentation of their claim before the VA,” explained Robert.

“Like any other large government department, the VA is complex and bureaucratic. Its rules, regulations, forms and procedures can be very confusing and daunting at times, especially for seniors,” said Robert. Veteran’s Friend will listen first, then provide simple, honest answers to folks who are worried about the rising cost of long term care that is often needed by seniors.

Robert and Kate are uniquely qualified to help veterans deal with the issues they face in obtaining these VA benefits.

Robert, now a VA accredited claims representative, served in the US Navy and Department of Defense, and graduated

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from London University with a degree in Education. Later, he spent 25 years consulting for the armed forces and large international banks. Kate, now in Senior Precision Support, has lived in the San Diego area for over 50 years and has worked in the financial services industry for over 20, while also running a small alternative holistic health practice. “We understand how stressful it can be for families of veterans, often in crisis or planning for long term care for aging parents. We provide precision answers, support, legal representation and guidance through the VA’s eligibility and application maze,” said Robert.

Besides helping with their benefits, Veteran’s Friend also works to warn and guard senior veterans and widows against elder abuse practices of unscrupulous financial services companies that prey on this group of citizens. They host local events and breakfasts to bring young service men and women and older veterans together to provide education in estate and retirement planning, college education planning and long term care. If you or someone you know may need their help, give Robert or Kate a call or visit the Veteran’s Friend website. ¢

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he 5th annual Savour RB Food Faire took place late August at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo. Scott Lawn of Greenway Lawn Aeration was announced as the Honorary Mayor for selling the

most tickets to the Faire. The Rancho Bernardo Business Association shared proceeds from the contest with numerous organizations, including the Miss Rancho Bernardo Pageant and the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation. ¢

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:::: STUDENT STUDENT STARS STARS

PROFILE INFORMATION Name: Age: School: Grade: Parents: Siblings’:

Jarrod Charles Wexler 15 Mount Carmel High School 10th Barry Wexler, Katherine Wexler Jake Wexler, 13 (Meadowbrook Middle School)

a Winning attitude

Jarrod Wexler – Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Success

by Linda Frabl | photos by Spark Photography

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he old adage, “follow your dreams,” is advice that guides this Sabre Springs straight-A student, Jarrod Wexler, a 15-year-old sophomore at Mt. Carmel High School. Citing rapper Eminem as an inspiration, Jarrod said, “Despite his horrific life growing up, he stopped at nothing to follow his dreams, no matter how hopeless it became. There will always be obstacles in front of you, but you have to keep pushing through to follow your dreams because dreams can come true.”

He knows all about overcoming obstacles. After tripping over a cactus and consequently rolling down a hill four years ago, Jarrod had severe pain in his hip region that was originally misdiagnosed as a pulled muscle. Numerous doctor visits later, Jarrod was finally properly diagnosed with a rare condition called slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), meaning his femur had slipped out of its hip socket. He eventually had emergency surgery so that titanium screws could be drilled through both his femurs and hip sockets to prevent further slippage.

Jarrod admitted, “I am in constant pain that varies in severity depending on what I am doing.”

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Though he continued playing sports, including a very successful water polo stint in the 7th grade in which his team won the gold medal in the Junior Olympics, the pain eventually became too much. But Jarrod

“Success doesn’t come easy. You have to keep pushing through the hardships” - Jarrod Wexler

still didn’t quit. He courageously stated, “Success doesn’t come easy.

You have to keep pushing through the hardships, and through both the physical and emotional pain.”

That winning attitude allowed him to eventually become a starting lineman on the Junior Varsity football team. Jarrod revealed, “I’ve always wanted to play football, but was never able to. My mom was friends with my high school football coach, so I worked with him one-onone to prepare myself, and started playing my freshman year!”

At school, Jarrod enjoys math, physics and chemistry, and he’s involved in the Friendship Club, a program that encourages participants to become friends and interact with special needs students. During his free time, Jarrod loves playing Xbox (“I am a teenage boy, enough said!”), and visiting Costco, where his dad works. In the future he’d like to become either an anesthesiologist or an attorney, and he wants to start a family with some lucky girl. But for now, Jarrod is content with “improving and getting stronger.” 

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Operation Christmas Child

by MICHELLE TREMBLAY

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f you are looking to “give back” this holiday season, there is an organization just for you. Samaritan’s Purse, a national Christian organization, is making it their mission to not only bring joy to impoverished children all around the world, but to also enrich their lives by spreading the word of God. With the help of donations, this group sends shoeboxes to needy children filled with such items as toys, clothing, toiletries, and school supplies.

Also, in an effort to bring faith into these children’s lives, every shoebox includes an educational book on Christianity that introduces the child to a discipleship program. This project is called “Operation Christmas Child,” and now, through its San Diego chapter, you too can give the gifts of joy, hope and faith to an impoverished child.

Esperanza (Itzy) Haumschilt, the lead for San Diego’s Operation Christmas Child and a teacher at Valley Elementary School, explained how she became involved with the charity: “I have been packing (shoeboxes) for many years with my own children and with my students.

I always love the joy of giving to a child and my best experience was when I went to the processing center in Orange County to witness the love of God through thousands and thousands of boxes,” said Itzy. “Every single one was unique and special. Tears came to my

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eyes just to imagine little girls and boys in some of the most difficult situations. I became a year round volunteer and then the area coordinator for the best team in the world – North San Diego.”

Like Itzy, anyone can become involved with the project either through volunteering or by donating a shoebox (along with $7 to cover shipping costs).

“You can be a part of this amazing and simple project,” said Itzy. “It feels good to give. It’s truly a blessing to know that darkness turns into light for all these children with a simple shoebox full of hope and love. Get together with your family, church, or school and be a part of the most rewarding experience you will ever have.”

With your donation, you will have the option to track your shoebox to its destination, and some lucky donors may even get to know the child to whom the box was delivered. “You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family and if you enclose your name and address the child may even write back,” explained Itzy.

National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is November 12 -19, 2012, and the “drop off” centers are located throughout the county. For more information on getting involved or to find your nearest drop off center, please visit: www.samaritanspurse.org. ¢

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Tireless Trio Three Women Answer the Call to Support Their School by wynne love | photos by Spark Photography

Name: Wendy Westbrook Wolfe Age: 45 Community: Bernardo Heights Chateau Bernardo Occupation: Paralegal Family: Single mom to son Errol (9)

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hese days, many school programs wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the volunteers who run their school’s Foundation. Parents recognize the importance of such organizations, but it’s the rare few who are willing to spearhead those efforts. Highland Ranch Elementary is lucky to have not just one but three such women: Andrea Burgan, Becca Barr, and Wendy Wolfe.

“Becca, Wendy, and I met three years ago while our boys were in kindergarten,” related Andrea. When they realized their school was one of the few without a Foundation, they resolved to change that. As Andrea put it, “If not us, then who?”

“Due to the budget cuts, we felt it was our responsibility as parents to take action and make sure that our children receive the best possible educational experience,” added Becca.

It was a significant undertaking; involving

Name: Age: Community: Occupation: Family:

Becca Barr 42 Carmel Mountain Ranch/Villagio Mom Married, two kids (8 and 6)

months spent researching, establishing the Foundation as a non-profit and a corporation, while creating by-laws and a mission statement.

“We launched the newly-formed Foundation in the fall of the 2010-2011 school year,” explained Becca. “It was very well received and has become extremely successful!”

In two years, they’ve raised $68,000.

“Those funds have allowed us to purchase all new PE equipment, supplement recess equipment, help support our music program, hire a science teacher, and purchase 36 brand new Dell computers for the student computer lab,” Andrea reported proudly.

This year, the Foundation will publish a cookbook of recipes from school families, conduct their third annual Spell-a-thon, and host an evening out with dancing and a silent auction in the spring. They hope to raise at least $20,000.

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Name: Age: Community: Occupation: Family:

Andrea Burgan 42 Carmel Mountain Ranch Conservation Educator/Mom Married to Matt Burgan, son, Liam (8), stepson, Kevin (20)

Now mothers to third-graders, these women haven’t stopped at running the Foundation.

Andrea, now in her third term as Foundation President, also serves as Room Mom for her son Liam’s class and Team Mom for his soccer team. Becca, mother to Daniel and Aviva, is in her third year as Foundation Vice President, just completed her first half-ironman triathlon, volunteers at her synagogue, and helps run her daughter’s Daisy troop. Wendy, a runner and triathlete as well, is a paralegal and single mom to her son, Errol.

“I have such a sense of pride at what we’ve done,” shared Becca. “When I see the kids typing on the new computers, or playing with the new PE equipment we purchased, I think ‘WE did that.’ It makes all the hard work worth it.” 

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:::: YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPES

SEASONAL Tracey’s

NO BAKE

COOKIES Ingredients 2 cups 3 Tbsp.

1 stick ½ cup ½ cup 1 tsp.

Pinch

sugar cocoa butter milk peanut butter vanilla salt

about the chef

Directions 1. Combine sugar, cocoa, butter, and milk in a sauce pan and bring to a rapid boil while stirring.

2. Cook for 1 1/2- 2 minutes.

3. Remove from heat.

4. Add peanut butter, vanilla, salt and quick oats.

5. Mix to combine well.

6. Drop by the spoonful onto cookie sheet lined with wax paper.

7. Cool in freezer or refrigerator until firm and enjoy!

We want your recipe!!

Submit your favorite family recipe to 92128 Magazine online at www.92128magazine.com or email it to recipe@zcodemedia.com.

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Name of Chef: Tracey Moore Age: 38 Family members: Husband Randy, Son: Ian 10 yrs. Daughter: Nicole 7 yrs.

Community of Residence: Carmel Mountain Ranch Hobbies/interests: Reading, going to the beach, family game nights Favorite local activity: spending a day at the beach with family and friends About the recipe: I chose this recipe because it is delicious, simple, and feeds alot of people! It’s great in the summer when you want a sweet treat but don’t want to turn the oven on. I also like to make it during the holidays for something a little different than your traditional fudge. Last year my kids had a blast giving them out to our neighbors!

About the chef: I am a native San Diegan. My husband and I have been married 14 years. We have lived in Carmel Mountain Ranch for 11 years and love the sense of community that it offers. I have been a dental hygienist for 15 years but now stay home full time. ¢

C OOKIES Michael’s

GINGER SNICKS Ingredients ½ cup ½ cup 2 large ¼ cup 1 tsp.

3 ¾ cups 2 cups

Crisco butter eggs milk vanilla extract flour sugar

1 tsp.

2 tsp.

1 tsp.

3 tsp. ¼ tsp.

3 Tbsp.

1 ½ Tbsp.

baking powder ground cinnamon nutmeg ginger allspice sugar ground cinnamon

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Directions 1.

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Beat Crisco and butter until creamy.

Add sugar, beat well.

Add eggs, milk, and vanilla, beating well.

Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice – beat well at low speed 5. Store dough in an airtight container in refrigerator for 1-2 hours 6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 7. Combine 3 Tbsp. sugar and 1 ½ tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl.

8. Roll dough into 1 ¼ inch balls and roll into sugar/cinnamon mixture.

9. Place on ungreased baking sheet and flatten cookie dough ball slightly.

10. Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes or until lightly browned.

11. Cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes and transfer to wire rack. * Makes 4 dozen.

Name of Chef: Michael Metcalfe Age: 34 Family Members: Wife: Adrianna, Daughter: Taylor, Sons: Nicholas and Joshua Community of Residence: Sabre Springs Hobbies/Interests: I like to paint, bake, golf, and handicap horseracing during my free time.

Favorite Local Activity: Going to the La Jolla Cove area and spending the day there with my family.

About the Recipe: My sister gave me the idea to combine a snickerdoodle with a gingerbread cookie. This recipe outlines that effort. The taste is driven more towards a snickerdoodle with a slight twist of ginger in the mix. I call this cookie Gingersnicks.

About the Chef: I have always enjoyed baking and have several original cookie recipes that I made for my kids sports fundraisers. I am always trying out new recipes and ask my friends and family to sample them and give me their feedback. I even asked some Dunkin Donuts employees to try them out!

A dream of mine is to one day start my own cookie company. ¢

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DYNAMIC The Groesbecks: A Goal-Driven Family with a “Go For it” Attitude

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ome families simply dabble in random activities here and there, and then move on to the next thing. Then there’s the Groesbeck family, whose focused commitment to their various passions have led them toward unparalleled levels of success and distinction.

Comprised of dad Peter, mom Jeani, daughter Brooke (age 27), and twin sons Alex and Brady (age 17), this Bernardo Heights family continually flourishes in each of their impressive endeavors.

As the patriarch of this dynamic brood, Peter, a Point Loma native, sets high standards as a professional yacht captain, and as a frequent participant in numerous marlin fishing tournaments. Considered one of the west coast’s premier marlin fishermen, Peter has had exciting fishing expeditions in such exotic destinations as Mexico, the South Pacific, Costa Rica and Panama. “I love fishing…anywhere, anytime!” Peter proudly admitted.

Jeani, a Michigan native whose family moved to Rancho Bernardo in 1969, works as the Director of Marketing for the Carlsbad-based Always There Home Care, a home care assistance service for seniors.

When she’s not helping elders, she said, “I love spending time with

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PROFILE INFORMATION Parents: Community: Parents Hometown: Parents Occupation:

Peter and Jeani Groesbeck Bernardo Heights Peter; Born in Point Loma, Jeani; Born in Michigan Peter; Professional Yacht Captain, Jeani; Director of Marketing for Always There Home Care Children: Brooke (27), Alex (17), Brady (17) Pets: Charlie, a 12 ½ year old Sheppard, Willy, a 6 ½ year old Dachshund

my kids, however possible!” She also loves hiking, adding, “anything that looks like a hill or a mountain should be climbed!” That “go for it” attitude has obviously been passed on to her accomplished children.

Daughter Brooke, a graduate of the Marinello School of Beauty, is a professional hair stylist and make-up artist at La Jolla’s Diesel Salon.

An expert in her field, Brooke most recently did the hair and make-up on the Chargers cheerleaders for their upcoming Charger Girls Calendar.

“Anything that looks like a hill or a mountain should be climbed!”

– Jeani Groesbeck

The twins, seniors at Del Norte High School, are both avid sports aficionados. Alex, a soccer enthusiast, plays goalie on both his varsity team and on the Rancho Santa Fe Attack team, and plans to join the Major League Soccer Real Salt Lake Academy team this spring. Brady, a baseball fanatic, not only plays on his varsity team, but also for the A.B.D. (Amateur Baseball Development) Academy, and for the Padres Organization’s Scout team.

So how does this busy family ensure lasting memories together?

By turkey bowling every Thanksgiving, of course! Jeani explained, “It’s done with frozen water bottles, a plastic bowling lane, and frozen turkeys used as bowling balls. Usually neighbors come to watch – in horror! – and it’s all great fun!” We can’t think of a more appropriate activity for the goal-driven, yet fun-loving Groesbecks! 

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Ordinary People Performing Extraordinary Work

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he members of the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Bernardo are actively improving our community, enriching the lives of the children at Rady Children’s Hospital and supporting needs of others on an international level. The philanthropic organization is on a mission to support these three areas of focus and it clearly shows.

The community activities the organization prides itself on range from improving literacy at local schools, providing rides for the elderly, assisting with the Wounded Marines Program, and extending a hand to the Pawsitive Teams service dog program, just to name a few. In addition, the organization has provided scholarships for higher education to students at local schools, supported Kiwanis sponsored youth programs, assisted with Boy Scout troops and come to the aid of many local military families in time of need.

Their recent annual Community Pancake Breakfast helped tremendously in raising funds for Rady Children’s Hospital along with some of their other endeavors. The fundraiser is the organizations largest of the year. The event

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was held on the campus of RB High School where all Los Rancheros Kiwanians pitched in to flip some pancakes for a good cause. “Delta Sargent gave countless hours in preparing the raffle and silent auction tables to make them appealing, while Tom Brugh and Berge Juskalian walked the streets many days selling tickets. The two of them alone brought in 10% of the donations raised,” explained Nancy Martin.

On the International front, the organization funds housing and food for boys and girls of Romania, The Philippines and Kenya and provides educational outreach as well.

President of the Kiwanis Club of RB, Warren Sargent, who was recently named the Kiwanian of the Year, stresses the importance of service. “Our goal for the year is to have one service project each month.

We strive to uphold our name as Kwality Kiwanians.” This year alone, the Kiwanis Club of RB will raise over $30,000. And it’s all for improving the lives of children. ¢

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A Business Salute to Police & Public Safety photos by Zeena Gregg Photography

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he San Diego North Chamber of Commerce hosted an event this past month to thank some of the area’s firefighters and law enforcement officials.

The awards luncheon was held at the Center for the Performing

Arts in Escondido, where award recipients dined with North County business owners and employees. Representatives from 20 different public safety organizations received awards for their service to the businesses and community. ¢

Officer Ryan Swafford CHP

Officer Jacob Pavlenko SD County Probation Dept.

Encinitas Fire Dept. Chad Delude, Mike Daigle Scott Henry

Special Agent Nicholas C. Beretta DEA Firefighter Chad Delude Encinitas Fire Captain Chris Babler San Diego Police Department Carlsbad Fire Dept. Skip Clark, Glenn Torrez (Sponsor - Prava Construction) Eric Evonsion

Sergeant Earnie Servin San Diego Police Department

Officer Matt Leighton San Diego County Probation Dept.

Deputy US Marshall Steve Chaco and Deputy US Marshall Ray Gellatly

Border Patrol Agent Manuel “Manny” Barrera US Border Patrol

Luis Rudissell North County District Attorne’s Office

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Special Agent Matthew Zeman FBI

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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF Parker Becomes First School in San Diego to Participate in the City of San Diego’s Food Scrap Co.

3rd Annual RBAA Art Studio Tour Wrap-Up

Girl Scouts’ Urban Campout

PowPAC Presents “A Christmas Cactus”

In late August, Francis Parker School delivered their first load of compost making it the first school in San Diego to participate in the City of San Diego’s food scrap composting program.

Spearheaded by Ed Glunt and 92128 resident Tricia Patterson, Parker’s Director and Assistant Director of Food Services, respectively, the School began the process of complying with the city’s Recycling Ordinance.

Parker has met most of the requirements and added to their undertakings: Education of students, faculty and staff about what is waste and what is recyclable, along with pairing recycle and trash containers across the campus. Photo courtesy of the City of San Diego.

Five hundred San Diegans are back from a voyage to keep Girl Scouting available and affordable for more than 31,000 local girls.

Qualcomm was the presenting sponsor for Girl Scouts San Diego’s 15th annual “fun fundraiser for grown-ups,” which netted $300,000.

Partygoers celebrated Girl Scouting’s 100th anniversary. They met NASA astronaut Sherwood “Woody” Spring, heard from Mayor Jerry Sanders, got Lost in Space with TV actress June Lockhart, danced to live music

by Haute Chile, enjoyed a performance by the Girl Scouts San Diego Glee Chorus, and played flight simulator games.

Attendees included Rancho Bernardo’s Sara Napoli, who is President and CEO of the San Diego Police Foundation, and husband Anthony Napoli, a member of Girl Scouts’ Board of Directors and Urban Campout committee.

Padres Choir Night

PETCO Park hosted nearly 750 San Diego middle school through college level students in late September. All students sang the National Anthem before the Padres and Dodgers went head to head on the field.

Students are positively impacted by taking part in choral programs. Padres Choir night is used as a way to show the public that choral programs are still coveted at our schools.

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The last Saturday of September was a beautiful day for the RBBA Annual Art Studio tour. Attendees viewed impressive artwork and beautiful gardens as the hostesses graciously opened their art studios and gardens to the public.

Participating homes, located in Rancho Bernardo and Poway, had two or three artists displaying their paintings and handy work.

Both the artists and the public thoroughly enjoyed this all day affair. Many thanks to the RBAA members who opened their homes and gardens. Watch for this event next year, it promises to be even better!

PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre presents “A Christmas Cactus” previewing Wednesday, Nov. 21 and runs weekends only, Nov. 23 – Dec. 23, 2012. Shows are put on at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. The production was written

by Eliot Byerrum, will be directed by Missy Hendrick, and produced by Sabato Fiorello and Sherrie Colbourn.

This 1950s melodrama/Dick Tracy-style spoof, will be sure to provide good, clean family fun during the holiday season. Christmas turns into a dickens of a holiday for private detective, Cactus, as she solves mysteries, delivers small miracles and takes a second chance on love and sleuthing.

Comedy, mystery, and romance converge in this charming contemporary Christmas tale where good will and justice triumph.

For more information visit powpac.org.

RSVP Completes 20 Years of Service

The Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP), an organization formed to assist law enforcement agencies in a variety of ways, just completed 20 years of service in Rancho Bernardo. That first group consisted of 21 volunteers, but the program quickly spread to more than 450 RSVP officers countywide, approximately 45 of whom are currently in the Rancho Bernardo unit, who have contributed over 365,000 hours of service alone.

The RB RSVP patrol has performed more than 170,000 vacation checks, made more than 50,000 visits to elderly shut-ins as part of its “You Are Not Alone” program, and given child safety talks and prepared fingerprint and photo identification cards for nearly 42,000 youngsters.

The Rancho Bernardo RSVP is currently seeking volunteers. More information visit the RSVP office, located above Rancho Bernardo’s library, or call 858-538-8146.

Rancho Bernardo Thanksgiving Luncheon

The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation will present their 23rd annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. The event begins at 11 a.m. with lunch being served at 12 p.m. in the Aragon Ballroom. Luncheon tickets are $50 per person and event sponsorship starts at $250. Entertainment for the night will be provided by guitar player, David Maldonado.

For more information visit www.sdfoundation.org/ CommunityFoundations/RanchoBernardoCommunityFoundation.aspx.

RB Historical Society

Last year over 8,000 people toured the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society’s History Museum located in the Bernardo Winery. The community has embraced this non-profit organization which is dedicated to preserving local history. Society events attract large audiences and have added significantly to the spirit of Rancho Bernardo.

In the Museum, the new timeline exhibit traces 2,000 years of progress with vintage photos and key dates. The ever changing displays feature archival materials donated by many longtime residents and the “Collection Box” provides a showcase for people to temporarily loan their antique collections for display in the museum.

Festivals including the annual Pancake Breakfast in May and the RB Tastings in October provide an opportunity to celebrate with music and food – along with raising funds for the Museum. The Antique Appraisal Faire in March, is also a coveted event along with the ongoing Speakers Series and the new project, Coyote Tales, an educational outreach program.

For additional information visit RBHistoricalSociety.org.

Shoal Creek’s 2nd Annual Art Night a Success

The Arts were celebrated at Shoal Creek Elementary’s Family Art Night in late September. The second annual Family Art Night, a PTA sponsored event, featured stations set up throughout the school where attendees could move freely through art demonstrations while also getting creative in stations providing hands-on options. Shoal Creek’s Family Art Night ran smoothly through the help of community members, parents, and teacher volunteers.

It’s estimated that over 75% of the student population, including younger and older siblings, and parents attended. Throughout the entire two hour evening, families were engaged in art activities with smiles everywhere!

Just for Dementia: A Brain Game on the Green The San Diego Dementia Consortium proudly hosted a unique and magical fundraising extravaganza dedicated to supporting dementiarelated research and educational programs throughout North County.

“A Brain Game on the Green” was enjoyed by over 100 guests in late September, atop the Promenade Terrace at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. The guest list included business professionals linked to the senior healthcare industry. The event was a great success, focusing on a helicopter that dropped 500 pre-sold golf balls on the fairway for a Closest to the Pin contest (sponsored by Adventure Helicopters and Elmcroft Senior Living). Music was provided by “The Earthmovers: Featuring Lady J,” a blues band playing in venues throughout San Diego and L.A. Vacation getaways, jewelry sets and golf packages were amongst some of the incredibile prizes given out.

For information on the San Diego Dementia Consortium visit sddementiaconsortium@hotmail.com.

Moser Orthodontics Candy Buyback

Dr. Noel Moser is offering schools a way to raise money, and at the same time, save our students from excess sugar by giving them cash for their candy - in a time when fundraising is not just important, but for many schools imperative.

She will give cash for candy, paying a dollar for each pound of candy surrendered and donate the proceeds to your child’s school.

This annual candy buyback runs daily Nov. 1 - 6 at her office between 9 and 6 p.m.

The surrendered candy will be donated to the military troops and the San Diego Rescue Mission. Last year Moser Orthodontics collected over 2,500 pounds of candy, and over the years, has donated over $5,100 to local schools.

Visit www.moserorthodontics.com or drop by the office, located at 14701 Via Bettona, Ste. 205 in 92127 with your buckets of candy!

Organization Launches Membership Drive

The Ed Brown Senior Center in RB is launching a membership drive, with the goal of increasing its numbers by 50% before Dec. 31 of this year.

New members paying their annual membership before the deadline will receive an additional three-months free of charge.

The Ed Brown Senior Center offers a wide range of activities and programs in a friendly, lively atmosphere. Members are encouraged to stay inspired, pursue hobbies and explore interests or classes that were always on their “one of these days” list. Visit www.edbrowncenter.org to learn more.

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Children’s Primary Care Medical Group Arrives in 4S Ranch

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ou watched as they built it, and soon you’ll be able to walk through its doors. The beautiful new medical building at the corner of Camino del Norte and Dove Canyon Road will soon be home to the Children’s Primary Care Medical Group, scheduled to open October 2012. CPCMG’s 87 doctors, who are focused solely on pediatric care, practice at 19 medical sites throughout San Diego and southern Riverside counties. The 4S Ranch location will be the 20th, led by award-winning doctor Jaime Friedman.

Dr. Tom Page, CPCMG’s President, expects the long-awaited center to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. “Our doctors are truly a part of the 4S Ranch community,” commented Page. “Also, our strong affiliation with Rady Children’s Hospital and the Children’s specialists makes us stand out from all other medical groups. From the front desk to the

doctor’s visit, CPCMG’s atmosphere is kidfriendly, while providing high-quality care and outstanding customer service on all levels.”

The pediatricians of CPCMG are wholly committed to the care of infants, children, and teens. In addition to their substantial medical training, they take additional coursework in pediatric care so that they are uniquely qualified to address the specific needs of children.

The group is also poised to save busy parents time through the use of electronic health records (EHR) that are shared with the hospital and Rady Children’s. “Another function of EHR is ‘My Chart,’” explained Page, “a portal for parents to login and manage appointments, check test results, communicate with their doctor and request prescription refills.” The 4S location will also pilot a program that texts patients when the doctor is running behind.

The medical group accepts most indemnity, PPO, Medi-Cal, and HMO plans. The new office can be reached at (858) 924-1960.

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Meet Dr. Friedman

Lead Doctor, Jaime Friedman, Shares Her Vision for 4S CPCMG

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amed “Top Doctor” by San Diego Magazine eight years in a row, Dr. Jaime Friedman is delighted to be coming to the 4S CPCMG as Lead Doctor. “I have lived close to 92127 since I moved to San Diego in 2002 and I have wanted my friends and neighbors to have an opportunity to bring their children to see me,” said Friedman. “Now they can!”

Friedman has big plans for the 4S location, including regularly-scheduled hikes on local trails and classes on a wide variety of topics.

“Like many pediatricians, I use my own experiences as a mom to draw on,” added Friedman. But she doesn’t stop there. “I have taken extra time and effort to research areas that are important to parents but that don’t always come up in training, [including] lactation, sleep, behavior, and literacy. I have also made living in a non-toxic environment a personal crusade.” Friedman is eager to share what she’s learned with her patients. ¢

From the front desk to the doctor’s visit, CPCMG’s

atmosphere will be kid-friendly, providing high-quality care and outstanding customer service on all levels.

photo by Michael Bielecki

~Dr. Tom Page President, CPCMG

AT A GLANCE Name of Business:

Children’s Primary Care Medical Group (CPCMG)

Owner/Manager:

Dr. Jaime Friedman, MD, FAAP

Position/Title:

Pediatrician, Lead Physician at 4S Ranch

Years in Position:

10 years in Pediatrics, 8 with CPCMG

Year of Establishment:

1995

Address:

16918 Dove Canyon Road, Suite 200

San Diego, CA 92127

Website:

www.cpcmg.net

Email contact:

cpmgcontactus@rchsd.org

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(858) 924-1960

Description:

CPCMG is a large group of pediatricians in San

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only in children’s health care. Affiliated with Rady

Children’s Hospital.

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Promote patriotism.

Remember the sacrifice; honor the dead, by helping the living.

Provide community service.

his year the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) celebrates 109 years of tradition, community service and veterans’ service.

The Rancho Bernardo Post 7766 of the VFW proudly serves the community, greater San Diego, the Department of California and the Nation. The heroes involved are actively dedicating their time to promote patriotism, remember the sacrifice, honor the dead, help the living and provide community service. We were honored to visit with members of the Post to learn about their service history, what their passions are and how the Post is directly reflective of the citizenry the 92128 community exudes. Post Commander, Dave Epstein discusses the genuine camaraderie of the members and the many programs the Post delivers to the community and community at large with the goal of supporting our veterans, schools, scouts, law enforcement and educators. It is evident, after learning about Post 7766, the group carries on a rich tradition of enhancing the lives of others through their continued service. Many thanks!

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Q&A

with Dave Epstein, Commander of Post 7766

92128: What is the history behind VFW

Army of the Philippine-Cuba and Puerto Rico, then

Post 7766?

changed their name to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Epstein: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United

of the United States. It was chartered by Congress

States, Post 7766, was established in Rancho

in 1936.

Bernardo, California on Armed Forces Day, May 17, 1986. The Post was founded with 86 original area member veterans who had served honorably

92128: What is your role as Commander of Post 7766?

in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The goals,

Epstein: To set priorities for the Post.

common with the national organization, were for

Particularly aiding needy veterans and active duty

the assurance of veterans’ benefits, family aid,

service people.

participation in community activities and fostering

POST 7766

work with area youth to promote patriotism.

Officers

The original officers were: Commander Clifford

92128: When and why did you become involved with the Post?

Carr, Sr. Vice Commander Thaddeus Kmieciak, Jr.

Epstein: I started with the VFW when I came back

Vice Commander Jack C. Kelly, Quartermaster Phil

from Vietnam in 1966. Because I moved around the

Bishop, Adjutant Robert Ingalls, Chaplain Robert L.

country I moved my membership to different posts.

Sr. Vice Commander: Joseph Petrini

Thomas, Surgeon Dorothy Crumpler, 1st Trustee

When I came here after moving from Savannah, GA,

Jr. Vice Commander: Joe Butler

Murray Kaminer, 2nd Trustee Ernest Ewbank, 3rd

I joined the Rancho Bernardo Post. I joined because

Trustee Alfred Blumenfield and Judge Advocate

I wanted to be around people who shared the same

Louis J. Kabell.

experiences as I did.

92128: What is the history behind VFW as

92128: What is the most rewarding part about being part of and leading the Post?

Commander: David Epstein

Quartermaster: Joseph Brown Chaplain/Service Officer: Earl Wentworth Judge Advocate: Donald Schmidt Surgeon: Gary Hiatt 3rd Year Trustee: Robert Parker 2nd Year Trustee: Bill Wirant 1st Year Trustee: Charles St. Laurent Adjutant: Michael Vaughn Officer of the Day: John Hoaglin Guard: John Cantor

DID YOU KNOW...

• VFW was chartered by Congress in 1936 • Each year, more than 51,000 high school students

a whole?

Epstein: The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the

Epstein: Basically knowing that we can help

United States traces its roots back to 1899. That

a veteran who needs help. For example, a homeless

year, veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898)

veteran here in San Diego had been homeless for

and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded

40 years prior to his sister recently taking him in to

local organizations to secure rights and benefits for

her home, after much persuasion. We are currently

their service. In Columbus, Ohio, they founded the

working on getting him veteran benefits.

American Veterans of Foreign Service. In Denver Co., they organized the Colorado Society, Army of the Philippines.

In 1901, Philippine Veterans in Altoona

92128: Why should someone who is reading this who is a veteran consider joining the Post?

and Pittsburgh, Penn., started the Philippine War

Epstein: If you are a veteran and served over

the $2.2 million in educational scholarships and

Veterans. The following year, Philadelphia, Penn.,

seas in time of war this organization is ideal. If you

incentives awarded through the VFW’s Voice of

became the home of the American Veterans of the

want to support your fellow veterans, have a voice in

Democracy audio-essay competition.

Philippine and China Wars. In 1905, these three

discussing national issues, the VFW is a good place

• According to Quartermaster Gordon Belgum

groups merged with the American Veterans of

to be. It’s an individual thing. Each person has his

currently there are 12 founding members still active

Foreign Service.

or her own reason for joining which is what makes

from across the country enter to win a share of

in VFW Post 11388.

In 1913, the American Veterans of Foreign

the group thrive. As an individual you won’t have

• There are 26 Million Vets in the US. Roughly 12%

Service was amalgamated with the Colorado

much of an impact. As one of 2 million veterans of

of total population.

Society, Army of the Philippines and became the

the VFW, we can make a huge impact.

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If you want to support your fellow veterans, have a voice in discussing national issues, the VFW is a good place to be.”

– Dave Epstein

92128: What are the upcoming events the Post has that you would like to share with our readers?

Epstein: For Veteran’s Day, we will be part of a group sponsoring a commemoration service at Webb Park. Everyone is welcome to attend.

We will be submitting our nomination for Police Officer of the Year which could lead to somebody getting national recognition. These men and women put their life on the line every single day they step out on the street in uniform. What they do is skewed and unrecognized. The reality is, most people would not want to do one night’s work (the real stuff) even if we paid a full year of salary. The police officers are the first line of defense in this country. I must say, I spent my entire professional life (42 years) in military or civilian law enforcement and I am honored to be able to recognize the hard work of these men and women.

We will also be submitting a name for Teacher of the Year. Our last two nominations (2010 & 2011), became the Teacher of the Year for the entire VFW family in CA. The future of the nation depends on the education of the current generation and our goal is to recognize those teachers who are working hard to educate our youth.

92128: What is the Post’s involvement with Scouts?

Epstein: Our Post Quartermaster, Joe Brown, a former artillery officer, is the District 1 coordinator for Scout activities. We support the Scouts to the best of our ability financially and with their programs. Our Post proudly charters local Boy Scout Troop 685 of San Diego and Cub Scout Pack 618 of Poway.

92128: What is the Post’s involvement with the local schools?

Epstein: In year’s past we have been invited to Ranch Bernardo High School and Mt. Carmel High School to come and discuss our experience

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as Veterans. It’s our pleasure to speak to the students about the years we served. Any time we get called to present a veterans perspective on any issue, we will go. Since one of my specialties was anti-terrorism, I have been called to discuss this topic. We are available to present at any time. Just give us a call.

Post 7766 proudly supports ROTC organizations at both Westview High School in Rancho Peñasquitos and Orange Glen High School in Escondido. We provide medals and certificates to recognize outstanding cadets. We will stand up to retain JROTC as a vehicle for patriotic education.

There’s been discussion to abolish JROTC because of a lack of funds. We make the case that JROTC is a valuable educational tool. I am a JROTC graduate going back many, many years ago (over ½ a century ago) at a high school in Chicago. I owe a lot of my success from what I learned in JROTC. One of the graduates from my JROTC unit ended up as a four star Admiral. I, too, had a relatively long career in the active military and the reserves. I can honestly say that JROTC helped me succeed.

92128: What is the Buddy Poppy Program?

Epstein: This is our main vehicle for raising funds to support veterans and active duty people who need support. We have a fund called “Un-met Needs” where a veteran or active duty service member needs help but doesn’t have the money to do it. You don’t have to be a VFW member to have access to that fund. The military has a pretty good support system, but sometimes that system can’t act immediately, so we try to step in. That’s where our Buddy Poppy funds go. It also supports the VFW National Home that is in Michigan. We collect on three days during the year. We collect on or about Veteran’s Day (1 day) and Memorial Day (2 days).

VFW POST 7766At a Glance Official Name of Post:

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Post 7766 - A member post of the 1 District of California, fully recognized by the national organization

We will be collecting in our normal spots if we get the support of the facilities: Vons in RB, Ralphs in 4S Ranch and Albertsons off Pomerado. We are proud to be able to say that people in our communities are always very generous.

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headquartered in St. Louis, MO. Year Established: Contact Information: Website: Meetings:

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Epstein: Wherever we can help out, we will help

(Please put VFW in the subject line.)

out. For example, at a Veteran’s funeral, if the

www.vfwpost7766.org

people want support from the VFW, we will give the

Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

support. The active and reserve forces here are

Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club in the “Club 21 Room”

very, very good at supporting anything requested.

16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

We also take part in the 4th of July parade and

Promote patriotism

ceremony at Webb Park.

Remember the sacrifice; honor the dead, by helping the living; Provide community service Number of Members:

92128: How do you extend your efforts in the 92128 community?

Over 100

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92128: How is the Post funded and where do fund received go towards?

Epstein: We don’t have that many expenses as

VFW San Diego District: www.vfwdist1ca.org | VFW California: www.vfwca.org | VFW National: www.vfw.org

Post spend time socially together. What do the members do for fun?

a Post. We will take money out of our own wallets.

him. He was an active duty Chaplain with the Army.

Mostly to aid patriotic education and to help veterans

He was a reservist and at age 58 he volunteered

and service members who need help. We don’t have

to go to Kuwait and Iraq. He is now back in the

Epstein: We will go out to dinner together.

a Canteen. We don’t pay rent. RB Swim and Tennis

US after getting hurt over there. He is assigned to

a frequent visitor at another post member’s house.

Club allow us to meet there for meetings for free.

the Wounded Warrior battalion at Balboa. He is

We try to help out members when somebody is sick.

We pay things out of our own pockets. We pay for

undergoing treatment and serving as the Chaplain.

We are a band of brothers so to speak. We could

our hats. It’s a self-funded operation.

We also run a monthly Bingo game at the VA

Additionally, we will accept any torn or worn out American flags for proper disposal. You can contact

Hospital. We fund that through our fund that aids

me and I will be sure it is disposed with dignity in

veterans. We consider it a proper dispersal of funds

accordance with the flag protocols

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use a few sisters. We would be more than happy to have them join.

92128: Where do you see the Post in five years?

to aid veterans. We buy cookies to hand out. We

92128: What sets Post 7766 apart from other posts in the District?

be happy to have women join our Post. We need

to Afghanistan and any other places where there is

Epstein: I don’t know, to be honest.

We don’t

veterans from Desert Storm, Iraqi war, the War on

a designated need. Some of the items we send our

have a Canteen or a home. We are just a bunch

Terrorism, etc. Our age range peaks at age 95. 5

unavailable and a reminder to them that they are

of guys. Most of us getting long in tooth. We all

years from now, we are not sure how many of us will

not forgotten. We expend funds to buy the items

respect each other. We aren’t that much different.

be left. We hope the younger veterans can keep

and send through the US Postal Service. Items

In terms of social space, we are different. Poway

us active. Our ambitions are to expect our ability to

may include instant coffee, chewing gum, cookies,

has a nice home and Canteen and we don’t. As

serve, support patriotic education, and make visits

face wipes, etc. Little items that bring a taste of

far as everything else, we are all singing off the

to the VA Hospitals. There are people that put their

home. One of our members, Michael Pomorski,

same page.

lives on the line for us every single day. We hope to

contribute our own time and transportation.

We send care packages to active duty troops

was a Chaplain in Kuwait and Iraq a few years ago.

He would send requests and we would ship it to

Epstein: We need younger veterans and would

be able to continue to support those groups. ¢

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:::: WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Chamber President Dolores Canizales and her Plans for North County by wynne love | photos by Zeena Gregg Photography

Tell us about yourself.

I’m originally from San Francisco and I lived in Los Angeles for 17 years. I love watching NFL football and I especially love my 49rs. I love action adventure movies – anything with a superhero. I also enjoy taking exercise and dance classes through the Poway Adult School. I don’t like to cook.

What brought you to San Diego?

I moved to Rancho Bernardo with my husband and son in August 2010, due to my husband being promoted.

We looked at many neighborhoods in the Poway School District and found a house in Rancho Bernardo. My son Alex will be entering Rancho Bernardo High School this fall and is currently on the football team.

What is your professional background?

I have a BA in Public Relations from San Jose State University and I hold a certificate from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. I was the President/CEO of the two Chambers of Commerce in Florida and of the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles, giving me over six year of chamber of commerce management experience.

What are your plans as President and CEO of the Poway Chamber of Commerce?

There is never a dull moment in Chamber work. My role, with the board of directors, is to transform the Chamber into a more vibrant and relevant business association that will provide services and benefits to local businesses, and to serve as the voice of business in Poway and the region.

What do you expect will be your greatest challenge at the Chamber?

Motivating volunteers and growing the organization.

What do you expect will be your greatest reward?

Motivating volunteers and growing the organization.

Name: Community: Year Moved to Community: Hometown: Professional Title:

A. Dolores Canizales Gatewood Hills, Rancho Bernardo 2010 San Francisco President and CEO, Poway Chamber of Commerce

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What do you like most about your new home?

The people in this community are great and have such a strong sense of community spirit. Everyone is so friendly and people genuinely care about each other. Anytime anyone comes to visit me, the first place we head to is the Hamburger Factory for a meal followed by a walk through Old Poway Park and a visit to the museum. I also enjoy walking around Lake Poway and sometimes we head to the Rancho Bernardo Winery on a Sunday afternoon. ¢

:::: BRONCO INSIDER

by STACY LUU

special to 92128 Magazine

Compassionate Broncos Crochet for Cancer

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he holiday season inspires many RB High students to lend a hand or give to those in need. Through RB High’s annual food, gift wrap, and clothing drives (to name a few), students are always giving more than they receive. One unique and inspiring event that will take place this year at RB High comes from a club on campus called Crochet for Cancer.

Senior Carla Nicholson started Crochet for Cancer this year, and even though it is a brand new club on campus, Nicholson’s goal is to have it expand even more by the end of the year. The club members will send crocheted hats to cancer patients in hospitals.

“I hope for this club to grow and for it to produce as many hats as possible for local cancer patients,” said Carla. “I also hope that through this club we will spread positivity and love, not only to patients but also to members of the club through the happiness of acting selflessly and connecting to others.”

While the club members are just getting started, Nicholson has plans for them to participate in a personal experience that gives back for the holiday season as well. “I hope to have club members personally deliver hats to the cancer patients around the holiday season,” said Nicholson.

In an academic environment where students are sometimes too preoccupied with college applications, calculus tests, and grades, it’s refreshing to see compassionate RB High students bring joy into other

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people’s lives and think about the welfare of others. Through these acts of kindness, Broncos continually reaffirm the true meaning of the holidays.

“What members will truly be learning is how to spread love to others,” said Nicholson, “and, through this, achieve inner positivity and inner peace.”

Crochet for Cancer is one of the many clubs that will initiate holiday events that will give back to the community. No matter how hectic schedules will get during this holiday season, RB High students will be making time to spread their kindness and holiday spirit to everyone they can. ¢ Stacy Luu is a senior at Rancho Bernardo High School. She is participating in an internship program with 92128 Magazine. She can be contacted at info@92128magazine.com.

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:::: IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

LET IT

SNOW

You Can Find Snow in San Diego – If You Know Where to Look

by Wynne Love

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arm weather, cool breezes, and mild winters – it's why we live here. But that doesn't mean some of us don't enjoy a taste of the white stuff once in a while. If you’re yearning for a little frolic in the snow, these destinations might just give you the fix you need.

Locals say the best place to play in the snow is on Mount Laguna.

Snowy Hikes and a Train, Just a Short Drive Away

Snowy Parks, Mere Minutes Away

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t’s about a 2 ½-hour drive to the base of San Jacinto in Idyllwild, but you’re sure to find snow there. The park is open during the renovation of the visitor’s center, as is the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, a smooth gondola ride to the summit. Get the latest trail news at www.parks.ca.gov or on the tramway at www.pstramway.com.

You can find snow-capped peaks just an hour away if you head up to Palomar Mountain, into the hills of Julian, or up Stonewall Peak near Cuyamaca. These are all moderate hikes with a great view at the end. Check them out at www.palomarmountain. com and www.summitpost.org/stonewall-peak/151714.

Little ones might enjoy the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum’s Santa Train North Pole Limited. While there’s no snow in the forecast, the “polar express” train ride leaves from Campo and takes passengers and elf hosts on a trip to the North Pole, where Santa joins them for the return trip. Rides are scheduled for weekend days through December 22, starting at $20 a seat. Find out more at sdrm.org/npl.

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here are plenty of closer peaks where you might find snow, like Iron Mountain, Mount Woodson, or Cowles Mountain, all close by. But locals say the best place to play in the snow is on Mount Laguna. Call the Mount Laguna Lodge at 619-473-8533 for details, and time your arrival just long enough after a good snowfall that you don’t get turned away due to icy roads. It’s the perfect place for sledding, snowball fights, and a hot chocolate in nearby Pine Valley.

Some local parks create their own modest amounts of snow. Check out LEGOLAND’s Holiday Snow Days and SeaWorld’s SnowWorld, open through December. Closest of all, your own neighborhood park may plan a snow day. The Winter Wonderland event at the Hilltop Park Recreation Center in Rancho Peñasquitos is scheduled for Saturday, December 1, from 11 a.m - 3 p.m. 

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Arch Health Partners (AHP) is proud to announce the opening of our new 4S Ranch medical center. For the first time, residents have primary medical services available in the community — including personalized family medicine, x-ray and laboratory.

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AHP 4S Ranch is led by board-certified family medicine physicians Nasrin Arbabi, M.D. and Camille Santos, M.D. Stuart Graham, M.D., a board-certified AHP pediatrician since 1994, has moved his practice from the Poway office. He provides care for children from birth to 18 years of age. All three physicians are accepting new patients.

When it comes to your health, finding the right physician is essential.

Choose Arch Health Partners – named a Top Performing Medical Group for its achievement in quality measures and use of technology by the Integrated Healthcare Association for three consecutive years.

Centrally located on the corner of Camino del Norte and Dove Canyon Road — the finest care available is now even closer to home.

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:::: HOME TIPS

The Reason for the Season Staying Focused on the True Meaning of the Holidays by wynne love

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y husband loves the holidays. He showers everyone with gifts and if I mention the budget, his response is “Money, schmoney.” But at the end of the frenzy of shopping, wrapping, and visiting, even he has admitted that we don’t seem to spend much time reflecting on the real reason for the season. This year, we are determined to change that, so we asked local families about favorite holiday practices that they feel add meaning to the season. Here are some of the great suggestions we received.

Get Excited –

Get Traditional –

Mark each day and make the season last by counting down the days till Christmas or New Year’s with an advent calendar or other concrete method, while also counting your blessings!

Enjoy a holiday tradition of watching a favorite movie, reading a favorite story, completing a favorite puzzle, or playing a favorite game.

Get Spiritual – Attend a service – any service. Go to your own, go with a friend, or try something new. Whether you’re a regular or not, you’ll get a chance to reflect on what makes the holidays special for so many.

Get Charitable – Giving back by volunteering is a wonderful way to reaffirm the spirit of the season. Help out at the San Diego Food Bank, adopt a family, or donate to a worthy charity.

Get Decked Out – Make decorating an opportunity to take a trip down memory lane, listening to music, sipping cider, and discussing the significance of each item you display.

Get Connected – Invite family and friends to help you make treats or try a new recipe, stage a potluck or a progressive dinner.

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Get Going – Drive along Christmas Card Lane in Peñasquitos or through the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ Holiday of Lights. Take a holiday home tour or walk your own street visiting with neighbors or even caroling.

Get Cultured – Watch a live performance of The Grinch or the Nutcracker. Participate in a local holiday parade, or visit a favorite haunt like Balboa Park, Old Town, or the Zoo and enjoy their holiday festivities.

Get Goofy – Some family’s favorite activities are their own special tradition like hiding the gifts, putting on a family performance or pageant, or participating in a white elephant gift exchange. 

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Anniversary

ancho Bernardo celebrated 50 years in late September with a big bash hosted by the Rancho Bernardo Business Association at Webb Park. Recreating America during the 1960s, the event featured hula hoops, yoyo

and jutterbug contests, a car show and live entertainment. Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe look-alikes wowed the crowd and children participated in face painting and a rubber ducky race in the Webb Park pond. Happy 50th, Rancho Bernardo! ¢

:::: MERCHANT PROFILE

staff members are TB tested, background checked, and CPR and First Aid certified.

Grandmaster Manna is the director of the Traditional Program (ages 12-29) as well as the Songin Program (minimum age 30). Master Janet Manna directs the Tiny Tigers (ages 3-4) and the Little Dragons (ages 5-6). Master Brandt is the chief instructor and director of the Dragons (ages 7-11) We empower, inspire, and the and educate the whole Outreach person, both mentally Enrichment Program and physically.” taught at -Master Brandt eight PUSD elementary schools. Jennifer Brandt is the director of the school aged licensed daycare which picks up from fourteen PUSD schools.

Because of the quality of the facilities and the instruction, many think that Manna’s will be expensive, but it is actually less expensive than most other martial arts programs. Because the Manna’s owners are committed to having their families want to remain, no contracts are required. Families pay month to month, and the flexible class scheduling allows families to change day to day and week to week. In addition, family discounts are available. The entire Manna’s staff invites the public to visit and experience what Manna’s has to offer. 

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Attaining Excellence At Manna’s Martial Arts, Inc. Students Grow Mentally and Physically

by Amy Lehrer

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t nearly three decades old Manna’s Martial Arts, Inc., Grandmaster Brian Manna, Master Janet Manna, and Master Chris Brandt use martial arts to teach valuable life skills to their students. Each class taught, from the Tiny Tigers (ages 3-4) to the Songin (minimum age 30), is the most important class taught, and each student is the most important, deserving of the best opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Master Brandt explains, “We empower, inspire, and educate the whole person, both mentally and physically.” In addition to the obvious physical fitness benefits and the practical self-defense training, students develop camaraderie, self-discipline, self-confidence, leadership skills, integrity, and respect.

Friendly, family oriented classes are taught within a 10,000 square foot airconditioned state of the art facility that includes two training floors, a school aged California

licensed daycare that picks up from local elementary and middle schools, a large multi-purpose room, a child sitting area, and changing rooms. The goal is for Manna’s Martial Arts to be an oasis, a place where daily problems do not exist, a place where all belong and learn to better themselves.

Name of Business: Manna’s Martial Arts, Inc. In order Owners: Brian and Janet Manna to uphold Grandmaster Years in Position: 28 Manna’s Year of Establishment: 1985 standards of Address: 12285 World Trade Drive Suite B, San Diego, CA 92128 excellence, Website: www.Manna.us Manna’s Phone: (858) 487-6470 instructors Email: office@manna.us attend an Description of business: Manna’s Martial Arts teaches the art of Tang Soo Do ongoing through age specific classes. The facility includes a school aged licensed daycare with training pickups from local schools. program.

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:::: FACES IN THE CROWD

A Decade of

DOMINANCE Masao Sugimoto Masters the BHCC Course for a Decade Straight

by kathy loy | photos by Spark Photography

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Name: Age: Community: Occupation: Family:

Masao Sugimoto 46 Bernardo Vista Del Lago (RB) President MACS, Inc. Rie (wife 46), Eric (19), Steve (13), Christina (11)

en is an important number. Besides being the base of the decimal number system, we learn to count on our ten fingers and toes, and 20-pin bowling would be too hard. For Masao Sugimoto, a member of the Bernardo Heights Country Club (BHCC), ten is also the number of times in a row he has won the men’s golf championship.

BHCC is the home course to approximately 350 golfers and their families, yet no one has been able to dethrone Masao for the past decade. Six years into his winning streak, Masao contemplated retiring from the tournament, but the head golf professional at BHCC wouldn’t let him. “A new champion must beat you to be the real champion,” said golf pro, Monte Hanson. “I have to keep playing this event until I lose,” Masao conceded.

Masao grew up in Japan, and at the age of eight, his father gave him a cut-off nine iron to play with. He started to hit golf balls on the rice fields, and by age 13 he got a job at the driving range and eventually started playing in tournaments. Practice involved hitting 300500 balls after school until the range closed

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at 10 pm. “Golf is a strange game. You might not shoot a good score even if you have the best ball striking in your life on that day. You have to be mentally strong and you have to have some luck too.”

The secret to his success on the links might be a combination of persistence and love of the sport. “I just focus on my ball striking,” said Masao. “If I can hit a ball right on the middle of [the] club face, it is a good day. But unfortunately, most days of practice, I can’t. What I do is slow down my swing speed to make sure my arm and body synchronizes correctly.” Of course, it helps that one of his favorite places is the bar and range at BHCC. “We exchange a lot of jokes, opinions, and business information with members. There is a lot of fun in this club,” explained Masao.

Masao met his wife, Rie, on the golf team in college. She plays just two rounds of golf each year, but is still able to shoot four or five over par. Their three children, Eric (18), Steve (13) and Christina (11) play golf too, but none have taken the championship title at BHCC from him – yet! 

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:::: BUSINESS PROFILE tankless plumber AT A GLANCE Name of Business: The Tankless Plumber Owner/Manager: Andy Bello Year of Establishment: 1979 Address: 16767 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92128 Website: www.tanklessplumber.com Phone: 858-864-2567 License Number: 435494 Services: Plumbing Fixtures, Remodels, Drains, Tankless Water Heaters, Kitchen Remodel, Cabling, Lavatory Faucet, Bathroom Remodel, Hydro jetting, Commercial Kitchen, Camera & Locate, Valves & Risers, Residential Remodels, Branch / Mainline, Garbage Disposal, Kitchen Faucet, Kitchen Drains, Kitchen Sink, Toilet Installs, Shower Drains, Lavatory Sinks, Bath Tub Drains

Neighbor Helping Neighbor The Tankless Plumber, Andy Bello, Serves the 92128 Community with Pride

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by JENNIFER FRAKES

ndy Bello, owner of The Tankless Plumber, has lived in Rancho Bernardo since 1979 and has deep roots in the community. “We are a locally-owned, familyowned business and living in 92128 is a huge part of our lives,” said Bello, who is happy to be helping his fellow 92128 residents solve their plumbing problems. The Tankless Plumber is a service and repair plumbing company that does everything from drain cleaning and toilet repairs to all plumbing requirements for bathroom and kitchen remodels.

As stated by Bello, when a customer calls for plumbing service, he’ll visit the residence or business in order to make a diagnostic inspection and assess the problem.

“I always listen to the customer and let them explain exactly what is wrong and what they’ve been noticing,” related Bello. He will then determine what repairs are necessary and give an estimate of the cost, along with an approximate start and finish time.

With over 40 years in the plumbing industry, Bello values honesty and

integrity. “I warranty everything 100% and stand behind my workmanship, as well as the materials I supply,” stated Bello. He is committed to giving his customers the best products and services he can offer, including state-of-the-art plumbing solutions. Bello has served on the Board of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractor’s Association, a group that is dedicated to the advancement and education of the industry.

The Tankless Plumber is also a NORITZ-certified dealer and installer of tankless water heaters. NORITZ introduced the first modern electronically controlled tankless water heaters in 1981, and today is one of the leading manufacturers of this type of technology.

According to Bello, tankless water heaters provide continuous hot water, reduce energy usage and are compact in size, as compared to traditional water heaters. “The maintenance/ diagnostic codes are displayed on the remote controls simplifying service calls, and there is

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a direct electronic ignition, meaning there’s no standing pilot,” explained Bello. He also points out that tankless water heaters have a very low noise level and have a life expectancy of 20-plus years.

In order to show customers how The

“We are a locally-owned, family-owned business and living in 92128 is a huge part of our lives.” ~Andy Bello Owner, The Tankless Plumber

Tankless Plumber can make a positive difference in their homes or businesses, Bello is offering a $150 discount on any water heater installation, including a tankless water heater scale filter. ¢ For additional information contact 858-864-2567 or tanklessplumber@yahoo.com.

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he 2nd annual RB Tastings Festival was held at Bernardo Winery in late September.

Benefitting the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society, the event included music from the Backwater Blues Band, the Clachan Boys, Vic

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Moraga of the Castillian Gypsy and Chini and Cambereos Artists Jeff Adamoff Designs, DC Woodcrafts, Clay Artists at the Winery and Patricia White showcased their work. Attendees were treated to delicious food, brews and wine. ¢

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:::: RANCHO BERNARDO HIGH SCHOOL

2012 Broncos Sports Preview

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s 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 is but a part of the entire educational experience of our students, there are life lessons taught

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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!

AD, Peggy Brose

2011 Record

1st Game

Girls Basketball Kai Harris 2-23

Nov. 27 (Practice begins Nov. 10)

Boys Basketball Jim Choe 12-17

Dec. 10 (Practice begins Nov. 10)

Girls Soccer

Mark Sidebottom 12-9-2

Dec. 1 (Practice begins Nov. 12)

Boys Soccer

Kurt Trecker N/A

Dec. 5 (Practice begins Nov. 12)

Girls Water Polo Fred Gleason 15-14

TBA (Practice begins Nov. 10)

Roller Hockey

Pat Sagara 14-9

TBA (Practice begins TBA)

Wrestling

Joe Eddie Terribilini 11-7

Dec. 1st (Practice begins Nov. 10)

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:::: REAL ESTATE WATCH

Using a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Real Estate

by SCOTT VOAK

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ver the first two months of hosting my own radio show, the subject and interviews that have drawn the most interest have been around the subject of investing retirement funds in real estate. People with corporate 401K programs are typically limited to the ability to borrow $50,000 from their account and repaying that over five years. It’s not really investing your retirement funds in real estate, it’s giving yourself a loan – that has to be paid back with after tax dollars. Nothing that builds tax free or tax deferred.

However, if you have an IRA, you have more options. With either a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA, you can convert your account to a self-directed IRA. Using a company that specializes in administering self-directed IRAs, you can invest in real estate, private companies, gold, etc. One of the main limitations is that you cannot personally benefit from the investment (in other words, no purchasing a vacation home or paying yourself to manage your properties).

In fact, it is even possible to use your IRA to invest in another company that purchases real estate with other investors, forming syndicates to help spread your risk (if you have a duplex and lose a tenant, you lose ½ your income, but if you are partners in a larger building, you can handle a tenant problem or situation where you lose a portion of your rent for awhile.) It is also possible to use your self-directed IRA as a down payment and take a loan against the property. This makes sense if you can generate enough cash flow to pay off the loan to coincide with your retirement since you won’t be pulling money out along the way, 100% of the positive cash flow can go to retire the loan so the property is free and clear and ready to fund your retirement years. ¢

Scott Voak, MBA – Broker CA DRE #01153157 10815 Rancho Bernardo Rd #390 San Diego, CA 92127 (888) 311-6311 Scott@VoakHomes.com

Scott Voak, a top selling agent since 2008 and the real estate expert on Real Estate Matters on AM 1450 at 6 p.m. weeknights, provided this information. Email him to subscribe to his weekly real estate newsletter – Monday Morning Coffee.

Recent Sales Activity Address 12222 Summerbreeze Ln

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Beds Baths Est SF 3

3

1539

Price 525,000

Address 12686 Pacato Cir S

Beds

Baths

Est SF

Price

4

2

2016

585,000

11131 Morning Creek Dr N

4

3

1827

525,000

14215 Seabridge Ln

3

3

1996

585,000

12123 Corte Napoli

3

3

1621

527,000

18143 Colonnades Pl

3

3

2344

592,500

18771 Caminito Pasadero St # 65

4

3

1912

527,500

11990 Avenida Consentido

3

2

2122

599,500

11404 Port Rush

4

3

2423

530,000

13974 Lewiston St

4

3

2356

605,000

18022 Cotorro Rd

5

3

2469

530,000

18611 Locksley St

4

3

2480

607,300

11905 Caminito Corriente

4

3

2647

530,000

14099 Chestnut Hill Ln

4

3

2092

610,000

12553 Montero Pl

3

2

1655

530,000

14209 Breezeway Pl

5

4

2502

610,000

17477 Drayton Hall Wy

3

3

2352

533,000

17795 Rosedown Pl

3

3

2673

620,000

17645 Caminito Hercuba

3

2

1819

540,000

11640 Chippenham Wy

4

3

2458

640,000

17024 Montura Dr

4

3

2478

541,000

12373 Grandee Rd

5

4

2755

659,000

13826 Fontanelle Pl

4

3

2206

547,000

17433 Bernardo Vista Dr

3

2

2192

662,000

17115 Pacato Ct

4

2

1849

549,000

17882 VIA GRACIA

3

2

2502

669,000

17660 Tatia Ct

3

3

2673

554,900

11914 Caneridge Rd

4

3

2523

680,000

12598 Perla Ct

5

3

2241

555,000

12366 Grandee Ct

3

2

1987

685,000

11752 Caminito Corriente

4

3

2366

556,000

13649 Shoal Summit Dr

5

3

2892

719,000

12105 Coldwater Ct

3

2

1671

559,000

12397 Avenida Consentido

4

3

2802

725,000

17635 Rienzi Pl

3

2

2108

559,000

12219 Fairway Pointe Row

4

4

3612

742,380

13866 Fontanelle Pl

3

3

1865

560,000

10559 Harvest View Wy

5

4

3073

750,000

11349 Olympia Fields Row

4

3

2493

560,000

16343 Avenida Suavidad

4

3

3048

775,000

13628 Fontanelle Pl

3

3

2208

565,000

18365 Bernardo Trails Dr

4

3

3007

825,000

12505 Cloudesly Dr

4

2

2101

565,000

12095 Oakview Wy

5

4

3528

870,000

17686 Caminito Chiclayo

3

2

1819

565,000

18526 Aceituno St

4

3

3562

899,000

14085 Capewood Ln

4

3

2169

572,000

12042 Oakview Wy

5

4

3528

920,000

11985 Chalon Ln

3

2

1734

578,000

12210 Kingsgate Sq

4

5

4979

925,000

4

5

5877

1,045,000

12078 Sepia Ct

4

3

1868

580,000

18070 Polvera Wy

11365 Hoydale Row

4

3

2141

580,000

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who is a part of Expedition 33 on board the International

The entire student body (K through 5th grade)

Space Station (ISS) on September 20th at 10:24 a.m.

attended the live audio chat. Lindsay White, MCHS

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student and member of the MCHS Amateur Radio Club,

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and technology impact our lives. This was something they

life on board the ISS as well as a hands-on experience

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with Amateur Radio. With the assistance of Amateur

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Radio Clubs and the HAM radio operators, more than 500 schools in the world have contacted AIRSS. It is indeed appropriate that Sunset Hills Elementary

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School adopted a new slogan this year. They are living up

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