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CENTER STAGE Mt. Carmel High School and Westview High School are helping local students find their voice, gain confidence, and become skilled artists and actors through their hands-on theater programs and student-run productions. 92129 Magazine talks with representatives from each school about what makes these programs special.
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Vol. 6, No. 2 TM
Publisher Derrick Breaux Creative Director Tyler McElhaney Editor Sarabeth McElhaney editor@zcodemedia.com
Fall is in the Air
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’m typically a summer guy. I like the warm weather. I like spending time out in the boat. There are the beaches, the parks, hiking, kids are out of school – it’s all good. Summer is usually my favorite time of the year. So why have I spent the last several weeks daydreaming about the arrival of fall? Quite frankly, because it’s been HOT! I guess I’m getting old. Or perhaps I’ve simply turned into a Southern California fair-weather person. Anyone that is close to me knows that I love to wear my shorts and T-shirts. In fact, that is my work attire more days than not. But let’s face it – the recent heat has been ridiculous to say the least. The idea of getting back to our 72 degree average daily forecast – along with chilly nights – is quite appealing to me. I can barely wait. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that our kids are now back in school, and our home is getting back into a more realistic schedule with predictable routines. There is a simple feeling of relief that I get knowing that our kids are hard at work in the classroom and not constantly being shuttled around between play dates, camps, and sleepovers. Oh, and the retirement (for the most part) of the repetitive “I’m bored” phrase – gone! Strange how that happens. And did I mention football? Isn’t fall synonymous with football? The temperature cools down for the players on the gridiron – having Derrick Breaux Derrick Breaux played many years of football growing up, this must be by design. Publisher Publisher Whether you are a local high school football fan, a college fan, or a professional football fan, you can’t deny the excitement of the season. We have some great things planned for the magazine over the next few issues. Be on the lookout for some additional departments and special sections within the pages of 92129 – all designed with you in mind. Thanks for your continued support. Don’t be a stranger. We always welcome feedback, photo submissions, article recommendations, and new ideas. It’s a community thing! All the best, Derrick Breaux, Publisher
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STARS ON THE COURT The Rancho Bernardo Youth Basketball League fosters a tremendous sense of community while giving local boys and girls the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence, and have fun on the court. Read along to learn more from our conversation with RBYBL Board Member Matt Farmer.
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THE MAGIC OF COLLABORATION Local residents Terry Anderson and Marlene Levitt create vibrant abstract art together.
SCIENCE SCHOLAR Student Star Armaun Rouhi founded the Del Norte High School Future Doctors of America Club.
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92130 MAGAZINE FOUNDATIONS FUNDING EDUCATION 92130 Magazine speaks with representatives of the education foundations that help Carmel Valley students thrive. They offer unique insight on the goals and success of each foundation.
FROM CANADA TO CARMEL VALLEY Sid Shapira shares with us the love he has for his community and provides insight on the inspiration of his children's book Danny Dog.
INSPIRATION THROUGH THE DARKNESS Carmel Valley resident Jeremy Poincenot is an inspirational speaker, blind golf champion, and Vision Hero Ambassador for the Vision of Children Foundation.
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The Rancho Bernardo Youth Basketball League lets local boys and girls have fun while developing their athletic skills. We spoke with RBYBL Board Member Matt Farmer to learn more.
Meadowbrook Middle School Principal Dr. Miguel Carrillo, Twin Peaks Middle School Principal Dr. Kelly Burke, and students from both schools shared their favorite memories and goals for the future with 92064 Magazine.
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The San Diego Botanic Garden works hard to provide education and fun to families and individuals. We talk with President and CEO Julian Duval and other members of the Garden's team in order to gain insight on the work they do to connect people with nature.
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92131 MAGAZINE WELCOME TO SCRIPPS RANCH
Scripps Ranch newcomers and longtime residents alike have a chance to have fun and explore the community with the Welcome Club of Scripps Ranch. Learn more through our interview with Founder Becky McDonald and President Marcia Mikesell.
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things to do in 92129
october+ november 2015
OCTOBER OCT. 1 – 31 KIDS FREE IN OCTOBER Free admission to over 40 museums in San Diego County for ages 12 and under Download a free voucher from the SDMC website www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org OCT. 12 COLUMBUS DAY OCT. 17 “ALL IN FOR THE Y” CHARITY CASINO NIGHT 5:30 – 10 p.m. | Country Club of Rancho Bernardo www.rancho.ymca.org
OCT. 24 39TH ANNUAL MT. CARMEL TOURNAMENT OF BANDS Field show competition including band students from over 30 high schools in San Diego County and Los Angeles Includes free parade at 12 p.m.
8 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Mt. Carmel High School
NOV. 3 ELECTION DAY NOV. 11 VETERANS DAY NOV. 14 WITNESS TO GETTYSBURG: A WOMAN’S PERSPECTIVE Performance to benefit the Poway Peñasquitos Branch of the American Association of University Women 1:30 p.m. | Hope United Methodist Church powayarea-ca.aauw.net NOV. 26 THANKSGIVING DAY
ONGOING 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH PLANNING BOARD MEETING 7:30 – 10 p.m. | DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort El Dorado Room www.sandiego.gov/planning/community
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OCT. 30 SUNDANCE SPIRIT CARNIVAL Games, food, prizes, costumes, and fun 5 – 8:30 p.m. | Sundance Elementary www.powayusd.com/pusdsdes OCT. 31 HALLOWEEN THE SUPER DENTISTS SPOOKTACULAR 15TH ANNIVERSARY FALL PARTY Enjoy great games, contests, trick or treating, a haunted house, and more for free 12 – 3 p.m. | Eastlake Village www.facebook.com/thesuperdentists
2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH DIAMOND GATEWAY WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION 7 p.m. | Mt. Carmel Church of the Nazarene 858-538-8842 EVERY SATURDAY NEW DOG OBEDIENCE AND TRAINING CLASS Includes commands such as heel, sit, stay, down, and come. Topics include common behavioral concerns, responsible dog ownership, dog park etiquette, grooming, nutrition, and more. 1 – 3 p.m. | Hilltop Park 858-243-4030
NOVEMBER NOV. 2 CANDY BUY BACK WITH THE SUPER DENTISTS Receive one dollar for every pound of candy you bring in. An additional one dollar will be donated to a charity and candy will be sent to American troops overseas. Email whatsnew@thesuperdentists.com for more information and a list of participating local stores www.facebook.com/thesuperdentists
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1ST, 3RD, AND 4TH SATURDAYS PARENT’S NIGHT OUT 6 – 10 p.m. | Rancho Family YMCA Program Center www.rancho.ymca.org SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS LOS PEÑASQUITOS CANYON GUIDED HIKES Saturdays: 11 a.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. Become a friend of the canyon and join the hikes by calling 858-484-3219 HISTORIC ADOBE RANCH TOUR Docent-led tours of Rancho Santa María de los Peñasquitos Saturdays: 11 a.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve www.penasquitos.org
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA The Academy & Company Celebrates 30 Years Teaching the Art of Ballet
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What does Complete Health Dentistry mean? We are focused on preventative care and address the medical issues of your oral health as it relates to your systemic health.
Dr. Davey is a Leader for Partners in Complete Health • He is trained in the Bale/Doneen Method of heart attack, ischemic stroke and type 2 diabetes prevention as it relates to your oral health. • He is a member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health. • He utilizes Oral DNA labs to use salivary diagnosis to obtain precise evidence about periodontal disease and Oral HPV. • Dr. Davey is available for interdisciplinary medical follow up with your other doctors to collaborate on ways to support your medical concerns.
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BADMINTON BADMINTON CLINIC Free workshop designed for beginners. Bring your own racket and birdies or borrow from staff. Saturdays 10 – 11:45 a.m. | Black Mountain Gym 858-538-8128
PICKLEBALL PICKLEBALL Mondays 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Black Mountain Gym Call 858-538-8198 for more information
BASEBALL RPLL BASEBALL FALL BALL 2015 Registration now open www.rpll.org
SKATEBOARDING RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS SKATE PARK Open daily, including holidays 10 a.m. – dusk | 10111 Carmel Mountain Rd. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation
BASKETBALL RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS BASKETBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION OPEN For boys and girls in grades 3 – 12 Games begin Jan. 2 www.rpbasketball.org RANCHO YMCA FALL YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE (AGES 5-13) League starts Oct. 17 www.rancho.ymca.org ICE SKATING ICE SKATING Learn basic skills such how to balance, glide smoothly, skate forward and backward, and stop Oct. 7 – 28 | San Diego Ice Arena Tots: 4 – 4:30 p.m. Youth: 4:30 – 5 p.m. Register at Hilltop Recreation Center 858-538-8198
TENNIS RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS TENNIS ASSOCIATION Private and group lessons for all ages Call 858-484-0745 for more information
SKATEBOARDING CLASSES (AGES 5-13) Work on trick development, ramp fundamentals, skate park etiquette, and safety techniques. Open to any skill level. Oct. 18 – Nov. 22 Beginners: 9 – 10 a.m. Int./Adv.: 10 – 11 a.m. Rancho Peñasquitos Skate Park www.sdskatelife.com
WATERPOLO OLD PEOPLE WATER POLO – ADULT RECREATIONAL WATER POLO Equipment provided; no experience necessary Fridays 8 – 9:30 p.m. | Mt. Carmel High School Contact Dean Berenz, Mt. Carmel High School Aquatics Director at 858-484-2715 or Erica Waugh, Organizer at 619- 200-5790
SOCCER RANCHO YMCA FALL YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE (AGES 4-13) League starts Oct. 17 www.rancho.ymca.org
WRESTLING 4S GRAPPLERS Always accepting new boys in grades 5-8 Free to all Poway Unified School District students $75 for non-PUSD students lucasfactor@ymail.com 858-254-4078
TABLE TENNIS OPEN TABLE TENNIS Equipment provided by Hilltop Rec. or bring your own Wednesdays: 1:30 – 7 p.m. Fridays: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Hilltop Recreation Center Call 858-538-8198 for more details
YOGA YOGA CLASS Bring a mat Saturdays 8:40 a.m. | Canyonside Rec Center Contact Bindu Khetarpal at 858-538-1073 or email at bindu@tealand.com
(Dates and events subject to change).
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Separate Boys and Girls Divisions for Grades 3 through High School
• Newcomers are welcome in every age group • Over 600 children played basketball in the RPB league last year • Games begin in early January • Teams typically have one practice and one game per week • All games are played indoors in nearby gyms and last about 45 minutes • The season ends in late March with a full-participation tournament in each age division*
Early registration cost is $90. After October 15th registration cost increases to $100. For online and/or mail in registration, or for more information visit: www.rpbasketball.org
*”Youngest boys and girls divisions do not play a tournament at the end of the regular season.
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Losing is not an Option PQ’s Kasey Harvey Takes on a Life-Changing Diagnosis With Grace and A Lot of Support
by KELLEY GUSICH | photo by Zeena Gregg Photography
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ovember 2, 2014 seemed a regular day for the Harvey family. At dinner on Shelter Island, daughter Kasey mentioned having a cold, but then moved on to start a regular week, training with her U13 Arsenal soccer team and even completing a three-mile run. Continuing cold treatments were unsuccessful, and when she awakened on Nov. 5, her face had swollen considerably. A visit to the urgent care started with a sinus infection, then increased to a dental infection complete with root canal. Irregularities spotted at Carmel Valley Endodontics required a CT scan, which then showed a massive infection of the maxillary sinus orbit. A small surgery to remove the infectious material revealed not an infection, but cancer. Rhabdomyosarcoma. Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare, usually childhood cancer made up of cells that normally develop into skeletal muscles. Kasey’s rhabdomyosarcoma was in a location that was too difficult to reach as far as a surgical option, so her oncology team at Children’s Hospital prepared her for the difficult radiation and chemotherapy battle ahead. The support of her family and community have been crucial. “Having all these people know who I am and cheering me on helps so much!” Kasey said. “It motivates me to go into every chemo treatment with a smile on my face!” Kasey lives by this motto: Losing is Not an Option. This means there is no other choice but to win this fight. “I still have a long life to live and losing just isn’t an option,” she shared. “When the days get tough I just think about my motto and it makes a difference.” As she continues with her battle against cancer, Kasey is looking forward to rejoining her life. She’s played soccer since 2009 and wants to rejoin her Arsenal competitive team. “My last game was back in November, and I cannot wait to play again!” she expressed. Her eighth grade class at Mesa Verde Middle will be welcoming her back soon, where she wishes to continue with her favorite subject, science. “I really want to be a trauma surgeon when I’m older and science just seems the most interesting.” Kasey showed her doctors, her family, and community how using science and support have been vital. “They’ve all made this so much easier on our family and on me – knowing that they are all behind me every step of the way makes me want to work even harder.” Name: Community: Family: Hobbies: Upcoming Events: Website: Facebook: GoFundMe:
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Kasey Harvey Rancho Peñasquitos Parents – Rodney and Susan; Sister – Kaitlin; Dogs – Roxy and Moose Soccer, working out, going to the beach, hanging out with friends and family 5KASEY 5K Fun Run & Walk is coming up on Oct. 3 at Road Runner Sports in Kearny Mesa. www.kaseyharvey.com www.facebook.com/teamkaseyharvey www.gofundme.com/hft6wo
Local Journalist Wins Big
HONORED BY THE SAN DIEGO SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
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ancho Peñasquitos resident Emmet Pierce was honored by the San Diego Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for his work as a freelance writer and editor. Emmet previously spent nine years writing for the real estate section of a local newspaper and covered issues ranging from home sales to lending and banking to commercial real estate before starting his own business as a freelance writer and editor. Today he writes about topics ranging from business to personal finance. Emmet received awards for four articles which appeared in the San Diego Business Journal, including first place for the article “Trade Secrets: You Can’t Take With You,” first place for “World of Inspiration,” first place for “Downtown’s Hot Spots Draw Residents; Now They Need Businesses,” and second place for the article “Space Age: Offices of the Future.” When asked about the awards Emmet said, “No matter how many awards you win, it’s always great to be recognized by your peers. I love journalism and having the opportunity to write stories about topics that matter. The San Diego region is home to many terrific journalists and publications.” Emmet and his family moved to the PQ community in 2000. “I love living in Rancho Peñasquitos; it is a terrific community. After 15 years here, it definitely feels like home.”
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What’s New in
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edicated to maintaining a clean, safe, and vibrant Rancho Peñasquitos for families.” The RPTC mission statement is the driving force behind all of our programs that support PQ community volunteers who share our mission. Grants – This year our grants are funded at $500 for groups and $300 for individuals. The grants committee meets quarterly to review grant applications and select deserving recipients. The next review is Dec. 3, so if you have a project that will benefit PQ that needs a little funding, please apply today! Sponsorships – Throughout the year, we sponsor our amazing residents in community service programs such as BLAST, Light the Night, Relay for Life, Battle of the Bands, and others. Contests – Currently there are two contests for our PQ youth. The Fiesta de los Peñasquitos Art Contest, where fifth graders from PQ public schools submit a drawing that emulates our Fiesta theme. One winner’s art becomes our official Fiesta image. In the fall, students from K-12 reflect on “Growing Up PQ.” This essay contest is in full partnership with 92129 Magazine. This year’s deadline is Nov. 2, so read more in the Community Stuff section of this issue! Volunteer Awards – We love to recognize the community service of our residents. These annual awards honor one adult, one business, and a student from each of our public schools for their community service efforts in PQ. These wonderful programs are funded through the Annual Fiesta de los Peñasquitos proceeds and our Community Partnerships program. Please attend a meeting or visit our website to learn more!
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE TOWN COUNCIL: Website: www.rpcouncil.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/rpcouncil Meetings: First Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel Mailing Address: P.O. Box 720783, San Diego, CA 92172-0783 Phone: 858-848-7782
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Since Age Six, High School Senior Lydia Panton Has Been Passionate About Playing Violin by LYDIA COBB | photo by Zeena Gregg Photography
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ydia Panton, a PQ native and senior at Mt. Carmel High School, grew up loving music. She plays violin in the school’s orchestra, performing in the productions of Fiddler on the Roof and Legally Blonde. “Playing violin has been a major aspect of my life and has developed into one of my greatest passions,” reflected Lydia. Also involved in San Diego Youth Orchestra, this young violinist has performed in several productions of The Nutcracker, was onstage at Walt Disney Concert Hall, and represented the youth orchestra by performing Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in San Diego Symphony’s Best and Brightest showcase. She also sings and plays violin in her Peñasquitos Lutheran Church. “The most rewarding aspect of performing is finding ways to convey the emotion of a piece,” she added. Name: School: Grade: Parents: Brother: Favorite Places in 92129:
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Lydia Panton (17) Mt. Carmel High School 12 Lynn and Bill Panton Louis Panton (19) Peñasquitos Lutheran Church, Ridgewood Neighborhood Park, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trails
Violin is a challenge, like her favorite classes: AP Calculus and Biology. As she applies for college (UW Madison, St. Olaf College, Vanderbilt, and University of Michigan) she plans to double major in music education and biology. “I know it seems counterintuitive to choose two completely different fields,” shared Lydia, “but I genuinely have a passion for both music and biology.” Her older brother Louis is a trombonist in Purdue University’s All-American Marching Band, where he’s pursuing a degree in computer science. She cherishes when they played together in the school’s orchestra. Her parents have always supported their interests and she added, “I’m grateful for the values they’ve instilled in me.” The violin came to her at age six. “I owned a copy of the movie Barbie of Swan Lake that happened to have a segment on the musicians who played the movie score,” revealed Lydia, who persuaded her parents for lessons. A violinist now for 10 years, she added vocal lessons four years ago. Lydia mentioned, “My love for music has largely been instilled in me by my violin teacher, Seth Malmstrom, and my vocal teacher, Marie Weir. They have mentored me as I’ve grown up and I’m very thankful for their roles in my life.” She misses her friend, Nicole, who moved away last year, yet they remain close. Senior years are filled with forward journeys. “Learning violin has taught me the importance of discipline and perseverance in all my endeavors,” she added. Lydia is preparing for her future opportunities as she rosins up her bow.
“The most rewarding aspect of performing is finding ways to convey the emotion of a piece.”
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:::: REALTOR PROFILE
EXPERIENCE PLUS LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Lois Reisdorf is the Perfect Combination for Home Buyers and Sellers by LIZ ONUFER | photo by Tyler McElhaney
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hen looking for a Realtor, many people seek a combination of qualities – local knowledge, commitment to customer service, and a high level of training. Lois Reisdorf offers all three and more to create an unparalleled home buying or selling experience. Lois Reisdorf’s greatest assets are noted in her clients’ testimonies. Recent home buyer Maria explained, “We had only a three-month time frame to buy a house and in less than that we found the house we dreamed about.
natural choice for Lois, allowing for the “I believe good communication schedule to raise her sons, tapping into can solve almost all problems.” her love for working with people, and utilizing her interest in home design. Since the start of her real estate career in 1999, Lois has pursued further education and professional training to best them.” In her 16 years in the community as a meet her clients’ needs. She has earned realtor, Lois prides herself on her knowledge the designation of Certified Residential of the market, high level of customer service in Specialist, awarded to only three percent of negotiations, and good working relationships Realtors. Within this group, Lois explained with other Realtors. the difference: “They work to ensure success Whether a family or individual is looking to for their home-buying and buy or sell, seeking a home or an investment selling clients by tapping property, Lois’s experience, training, local into their superior training, knowledge, and commitment to clients creates exceptional professional an outcome that surpasses expectations. referral network, and timely and cutting-edge industry resources.” Individually, Lois has her own recipe for success. “My philosophy is that the client always Name of Business: Lois Reisdorf, Realtor comes first, and I will go Company: Windermere Homes & Estates above and beyond to find Years in Position: 16 the right home for a buyer, Address: 14677 Via Bettona Suite 120, or to find the right buyer photo courtesy of Lois Reisdorf San Diego, CA 92127 for my sellers. A high Website: www.wheretoliveinsandiego.com standard of service is the Email: loisreisdorf@gmail.com Lois is very patient, warm, friendly, and name of the game for me,” she stated. And Phone: 619-838-8292 knowledgeable about what new families in at the root of this service is communication. Description of Business: Realtor specializing in town need.” “I believe that good communication can solve buyers and sellers in the Central North San Diego Lois was once that new family in town almost all problems,” Lois acknowledged. areas of Rancho Peñasquitos, Scripps Ranch, herself. With her husband and three sons, the Client Linda confirmed, “She communicated Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Del family moved from South Africa to Rancho with us every step of the way and when we Mar, Solana Beach, Escondido, and Mira Mesa. Peñasquitos in 1999. Real estate was a had questions, she was right there to answer
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ancho Peñasquitos teens Tristan and Jagger Brooks and North County residents Jagger Mason and Eric Lawrence, who together make up the band Everything Undone, recently released their first EP under the IAS label in North Hollywood. Brothers Tristan and Jagger have been playing together for four years, but the band wasn’t officially established until 2014, with the two additional members added earlier this year. When asked about where they find inspiration for their music, the band
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:::: LOCAL FAMILY
Family Values
The Murphy Family Finds Excellent Schools and Much More in 92129 by LIZ ONUFER | photos by Zeena Gregg Photography
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ith a growing family, the decision for Chris and Thuy Murphy to move to Rancho Peñasquitos in 2005 was an easy one. “We originally moved to PQ as a way into the Poway Unified School District,” Thuy explained. But the Murphy family quickly discovered that the benefits of life in 92129 extend far beyond the school district. “We love the small town feel that PQ provides while still being close to big city opportunities,” Thuy acknowledged. That small town feel is nurtured by the people of the community and strong family values. Parents: Children: Community: Hometowns: Occupations: Favorite Local Places:
Chris and Thuy Murphy Ryan (14), Mia (11), Ava (8), Zoe (4) PQ by Adobe Bluffs Chris – Pleasant Hill; Thuy – San Diego Chris – Engineer at General Atomics, Thuy – Stay-at-home mom Rita’s Italian Ice, Sab-e-lee, Smashburger, PizzaRev, Starbucks
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The four Murphy children span from ages four to 14. The oldest, Ryan, is a freshman at Westview High School. “As our son embarks on his high school journey, we are certain that Westview will provide a solid foundation for whatever his future may hold,” Thuy said. The Murphys' confidence in the school system is born of their experiences at the Adobe Bluffs and Black Mountain schools where, Thuy said, “We’ve been blessed with wonderful teachers and administrators.” Daughter Mia is a seventh grader in the Academy at Black Mountain Middle School and Ava and Zoe attend Adobe Bluffs Elementary School. All the children are active in extracurricular activities ranging from Ryan’s competitive soccer at SDSC to Mia’s participation in competitive cheer with Cheerforce and Ava’s second year as a Brownie with Girl Scout Troop 3134. While the Murphy children are busy in the community, their dad, Chris, is a mechanical engineer for General Atomics. Currently Thuy, a surgeon, is taking time off from her career to be a stay at home. The couple are both alumni of UCSD. Two years ago, Chris and daughter Mia had the opportunity to complete the Ride Across California, a seven day, 267-mile bike ride organized by the Rancho Family YMCA. “Our family has enjoyed the adventure so much that it has become a family tradition, which has grown to include grandparents,” Thuy said. Other family traditions include beach days and visiting local attractions. Between the excellent schools, strong community, extracurricular activities, and family adventures, the Murphy family has found access to it all from their small town home in Rancho Peñasquitos.
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:::: YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE
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Chef: Katharine Coggeshall Family: Jim, Emma, Michael, Adeline Community: Rancho Peñasquitos Interests: Science, fitness Favorite Local Activity: Going to the YMCA pool About the Recipe: As a mother to three young children, I am always looking for ways to incorporate healthy ingredients that my kids will actually eat into our meals. This recipe was invented after I learned about all the amazing health benefits that turmeric has to offer. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects. I wanted the health benefits of the turmeric in a tasty form that my kids would appreciate, so I started with a basic Indian dahl recipe and stripped away the ingredients I knew would invoke an automatic outthrust of the tongue and subsequent “Ew.” Once the basic flavors were chosen, I added in the sausage for good measure; my kids are 10 times more likely to eat a meal if sausage is involved (disclaimer: that number has not been scientifically proven). And there you have it, spiced lentils and sausage was invented! About the Chef: I am a scientist, NASM certified personal trainer, and health and wellness blogger. My blog at www.fitnesstranslator.com focuses on healthy families and offers helpful advice on everything from nutrition to healthy weight loss. When I’m not blogging or cooking, I am enjoying time with my husband Jim and our three kids Emma (7), Michael (5), and Adeline (3).
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Make Change Count for Schools LOCAL TEENS CREATE FUNDING PLATFORM WITH PARKING METERS
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ancho Peñasquitos teens Alex Wu and Sohan Subhash created the organization Make Change Count for Schools (MCCFS) in hopes of starting a funding platform for local education programs. Through the use of donation meters, MCCFS seeks to promote active community participation that is both convenient and effective. Alex and Sohan explained, “The donation meters are repurposed parking meters that will be installed in front of local schools. Parents and students can use the meter to donate spare change, and will also be able to make other donations to schools via credit card.” Their concept for MCCFS came from the existing nonprofit organization called Make
Change Count, which uses donation meters to raise money for the homeless, primarily in the Downtown San Diego region. With help
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from San Diego-based parking technology company IPS Group, Inc., Alex and Sohan were able to make their idea a reality. They added, “Our first meter was installed at Los Peñasquitos Elementary School last month and we have been granted approval by PUSD to expand to other schools in the future.” Both Alex and Sohan are seniors at Westview High School. Alex is involved in a wide variety of activities and enjoys playing volleyball. Sohan is particularly interested in computers and product design, but also enjoys learning about European history and architecture. For more information on MCCFS and how the donation meters work visit www.makechangecountforschools.org.
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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF WVHS Ranked in Top 500 High Schools
Westview High School (WVHS) was ranked number 97 out of 500 on Newsweek’s “America’s Top High Schools” list for this year. The high school rankings assess schools based on a broad range of data to determine which institutions do the best job of preparing students for college. WVHS was given a college readiness score of 84.7, was shown as having a graduation rate of 99.2 percent, and 94.8 percent of students headed to college. The college readiness score was based on a weighted index of six indicators including college enrollment rate, graduation rate, weighted AP/IB/Dual Enrollment composite, weighted SAT or ACT composite, student retention rate, and counselor-to-student ratio. Newsweek also created an additional ranking list to identify schools that do an excellent job of preparing their students for college while also overcoming the obstacles posed by students at an economic disadvantage, titled “Beating the Odds.” For more information on these two lists, incuding a more in-depth explanation of the methodology behind the rankings visit www.newsweek.com/high-schools/americas-top-high-schools-2015.
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History Comes to Life at Adobe Ranch House
Local students can now learn about the cultural history of their community with the Living Cultural History presentations at Los Peñasquitos Adobe Ranch House. The program brings to life the history of southern California with docents dressed in character and period attire. Supervising Ranger Paul Kucharczyk commented, “Anyone can learn about history. But there’s more to history than memorizing names and dates. We absorb what we can experience, and that allows us to connect to people and past events in a more personal way.” By allowing students to participate in hands-on activities designed to help them understand what life was like on a rancho in the 1800s, the presentation seeks to provide students a connection to a past when there was no electricity or electronics, when water came from a spring in the ground, and everyone had daily chores to do. Teachers interested in scheduling classroom field trips to the Adobe Ranch House should email Paul at paul.kucharczyk@sdcounty.ca.gov and provide details such as their name, phone number, name of school, class grade and size, and which dates they are interested in.
Admission for Kids Free at Local Museums
Westview High School (WVHS) fans gathered in mid-August to welcome in the start of football season at the annual WVHS Fanfest. Coordinated by the WVHS Football Booster Club, the event allowed the PQ community to come out and watch members of the school’s varsity, junior varsity, and freshman football teams compete. WVHS fans had an opportunity to enjoy food from local vendors, visit face painting and tattoo booths, and participate in a running competition to find the fastest kid in PQ. Westview’s football program is focused on developing men of character, as is shown in Head Coach Mike Woodward’s men of character (MOC) program. Coach Woodward continues his quest of taking Westview to a championship this year. For more information about the Westview football program including a full schedule for the season visit www.westviewmocfootball.com.
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The San Diego Museum Council’s (SDMC) Kids Free in October program is back again this month. Presented by ScholarShare College Savings Plan and organized by the SDMC, Kids Free allows children to get in free to over 40 museums with the purchase of an adult ticket. Participating museums range from the San Diego Botanic Garden to The New Children’s Museum to the U.S.S. Midway and much more. Last year over 15,000 kids participated in the program and expectations are even higher for this year’s attendance. Executive Director of SDMC Theresa Kosen said, “We anticipate our fifth year to be our biggest yet. We’re thrilled to invite visitors from San Diego and beyond to see what’s new at our extraordinary line-up of museums. Vibrant, interactive, fun experiences are more accessible than ever with free admissions for kids.” For more information including a full list of participating museums or to download a free voucher for admission visit www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org. For a chance to win tickets to a local museum, be the first to email us at editor@zcodemedia.com! Use “92129 Magazine Museum Tickets” as your subject line, and tell us your favorite thing about museums.
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The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council (RPTC), in partnership with 92129 Magazine, is proud to present the 3rd Annual Growing Up PQ Essay Contest. The RPTC invites elementary, middle, and high school students to submit essays reflecting on the theme “PQ Youth Volunteers!” Qualified entries will be 100 to 500 words in length, describe one specific volunteer experience, and discuss its personal significance along with how it makes PQ a better place to call home. Three winning essays – one from each school level – will be chosen and printed in an upcoming issue of 92129 Magazine, as well as on the RPTC’s website. The three winning authors will receive cash prizes at the $25, $50, and $100 levels for winning elementary, middle, and high school students, respectively. The deadline for entry is Nov. 2 and all entries must include the author’s name, email address, grade level, and school. Email entries and questions to web.print.rptc@gmail.com.
Tackling Domestic Violence
After a year of partnership, San Diego Charger Eric Weddle and Evolution Lighthouse co-founders Patrick Pickford and Gerly Noland are proud of the impact their collaboration has had on the lives of people affected by domestic violence. They’re also excited to unveil their new 2015 line of Chargers-themed jewelry for fans, with every purchase helping Alliance for Hope support victims and their children. The theme for the line is #WearTheSpotlight. “We love the difference we can make in the lives of children and adults,” said Eric. “Seeing their smiles and breaking them out of a horrible situation is what it’s all about. Everyone deserves a life without domestic violence.” Patrick added, “Eric has been my friend for a number of years, and when domestic violence took over the NFL headlines last year, we immediately started talking about what should be done and what could be done.” Learn more and see the collection at www.evolutionlighthouse.com.
Sundance Spirit Carnival
Sundance Elementary School will be holding their 3rd Annual Sundance Spirit Carnival on Friday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The event will include fun activities for the whole family, $1 and $2 food items, and a costume fashion show parade to help put you in the Halloween mood. This community event is a great way to entertain your kids, meet neighbors, and make new friends, so stop by and enjoy over 20 homemade carnival games. Kids win small erasers and toy prizes at game booths, and can trade up to larger prizes at the prize booth. Play classic carnival games like cake walk and ring toss, or try our innovative multi-player games like our toy-boat race. Launch rubber frogs, throw pool noodle javelins, or dig for plastic bugs in goop! Guidelines for costumes include no scary masks, blood, gore, fake injuries, weapons, or violently-themed or revealing outfits.
Terry Spencer Memorial Golf Tournament
Candy Collection for a Cause
Other dentists and orthodontists might dread the oncoming cavities from too many sugary treats, but Dr. Noel Moser and Dr. Lindsay Pfeffer of Moser Orthodontics are looking forward to Halloween. To them the spooky, treat-filled holiday represents a tremendous opportunity to give back to the community through their annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back. Every year they collect extra or leftover Halloween candy from local community members. All the candy is donated to military troops and the San Diego Rescue Mission – and for every pound of candy collected, Moser Orthodontics donates one dollar to the donor’s school. Last year the buy-back resulted in over 4,000 pounds of candy collected and over $15,800 donated to local schools. This year’s buy-back will last from Monday, Nov. 2 to Wednesday, Nov. 4. Community members can drop off candy at participating local elementary schools or at the Moser Orthodontics office at 14701 Via Bettona Suite 205 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at www.moserortho.com.
The 5th Annual Terry Spencer Memorial Golf Tournament was another huge success. Over 100 golfers made up of family and friends from the community played at The Vineyard at the Escondido Golf Club in a scramble format and the top three teams from the event will go on to play in the Randy Jones Invitational. The sport was a huge part of the Spencer family, frequently incorporated into their family vacations and almost always a part of their weekends. Terry and his son Alec could often be found together on a local golf course. The entire Spencer family – Terry, Colleen, Summer, and Alec – has always been active in the community and enjoyed other activities such as soccer, volunteering, basketball, baseball, and equestrian. The Spencer family commented, “It was the perfect way to honor Terry and his love of golf while raising awareness and funds for the American Lung Association. We’re looking forward to the 6th Annual Terry Spencer Memorial, so get your foursomes ready!”
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LOCAL STUDENTS TAKE THE STAGE WITH HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITES AT MCHS AND WVHS THEATER PROGRAMS photos by Zeena Gregg Photography
The theater departments at Mt. Carmel High School and Westview High School offer hands-on programs which give students the opportunity to learn about all aspects of theater through their high-quality student-run productions and theater-related clubs. Students can explore everything from acting to directing, writing, set designing, stage managing, and much more. We sit down with representatives from each school to talk about how these world-class programs are helping local Rancho Peñasquitos students find their voices, gain confidence, and become skilled artists and actors. October | November 2015 • 92129Magazine.com • 31
:::: COVER FEATURE At-A-Glance | Theater Director Name: Stacy Michelle Walker Position: Drama teacher and director Education: MCHS alumna (2002); Palomar College Alumna (2007); B.A. in Theatre Arts and Feminist Studies, UC Santa Cruz (2010); M.A. in Performance Studies, NYU (2013) Community: Rancho Peñasquitos Interests: Hiking, camping, reading, singing, exploring
Q&A with Mt. Carmel High School Theater Director
Stacy Walker
Family: My parents, my brother, and I all still live in PQ – and my brand-new niece, Stella, is the latest of the PQ Walker family! Favorite Places in 92129: Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, Black Mountain Open Space Park
What is the mission of the theater department at your school? Mt. Carmel High School’s (MCHS) Theatre at the Mount functions to bring high-quality theater to the students, staff, and community in and around Mt. Carmel. We aim to create opportunities for students to learn the art of stagecraft in all production areas – acting, directing, writing, designing, and more. We offer a variety of theatrical experiences and opportunities to our diverse student body.
What is your role as theater director? My job is to teach students why theater is special, what it can do, and how they can use the skills they learn in drama in their social, personal, and professional lives. Helping them find their voice, presence, and humanity through drama is nothing short of magical.
What is your professional background and what sparked your interest in working with high school students? In addition to being a proud PUSD graduate, I hold degrees in Theatre Arts and Feminist Studies from UC Santa Cruz as well as an M.A. in Performance Studies from NYU. For the past 15 years I have been privileged to participate in many aspects of the theater world, from the educational to the professional, specializing primarily as a director, stage manager, producer, and playwright. Since 2008 I’ve been running the theater program at Camp Tapawingo, a residential summer camp in Maine – producing plays and teaching classes to girls ages seven to 16. During the rest of the year, I would work for nonprofits, stage manage, etc., but in the past few years I realized that I’d been living my life for the summer – for the weeks that I spent teaching.
What has been the most rewarding part of your role in working with the theater department? Returning to the very same stage that inspired me! I was a Sundevil from 1998 to 2002 and fell in love with theater during my time here, learning from and working alongside my drama teacher, the incomparable Doug Smith, who later founded the theater company at Westview High School. My time at MCHS was instrumental in my development as a theater practitioner and maker. It’s an honor to be able to return to and cultivate a program that extends that gift to another generation of students.
What is the biggest challenge faced by your theater department? Honestly – finding the time to do everything we’d like to do! We have a very full season of plays, improv shows, festivals, and special events.
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Can you tell us more about your most recent shows? Well, our current show Much Ado About Nothing will be my first as director of Theatre at the Mount. This is MCHS’s first Shakespeare production since 1999! The students are doing an amazing job of tackling the Elizabethan language and tricky wordplay of Shakespeare.
Who designs the sets and costumes for each of the various shows put on throughout the year? We’re incredibly fortunate to have a strong mentor program at Theatre at the Mount – student designers and technicians are paired with experienced working professionals who train and tutor them through the process of executing a show. Students begin by shadowing and assisting our mentors, but as they gain skill and confidence their positions grow and eventually they take lead designer roles, with the mentors acting as coaches.
Aside from performing in a production, what other roles are available to students who might wish to participate in theater productions put on by your school? We have students participating in every aspect of production. Students can learn about front-of-house operations by ushering and house managing. Students can work on the construction crew and help build the set while learning how to use power tools and read floor plans. Our lighting, hair and make-up, costume, props, and sound crews – they all run on student power. Our student-led One-Acts festival gives student writers and directors a chance to see their work on the mainstage.
How do you go about selecting which shows you will put on? I read a lot of plays! I try to find shows that are challenging but achievable (both in terms of time and resources). I have to really love it – if I’m not enthusiastic about a show, there’s no way the students will be.
How many productions do you put on a year? What type of productions do you generally put on? Theatre at the Mount typically produces one
to two “straight plays” (nonmusical comedy or drama) and one musical Number of Productions a Year: 3 to 4 a year. We Number of Theater-Related Clubs on Campus: 2 (Drama Club and Improv) also hold Average Number of Attendees at Each Production: 2,500 the annual Visions Average Number of Students Involved in Each Production: 60 to 80 and Voices One-Acts festival (now in its 24th year), once a week to play theater games, perform in a where we produce student-written, studentfriendly and supportive environment, and bond directed works on our mainstage. In addition, over their shared love for all things theatrical. Our we host monthly improv matches with other improv teams (J.V. and varsity) train, compete, San Diego-area schools. and perform all year long to packed houses across San Diego County – don’t miss our If you could grant one wish to the at-home shows!
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theater department at your school, what would that be? Our shows cost quite a bit to put on, which necessitates a certain ticket price. I wish every show we produced could be sponsored so that we could lower our prices and everyone in the community could afford to come and experience live theater.
If someone wanted to donate their time or funding to the theater department program, how would they go about doing so? We have an active booster club of parents and community members that meets once a month. They manage our volunteers and our production budgets as well as our financial and in-kind donations. Interested? Email mchsdramaboosters@yahoo.com for more info.
Tell us about the various drama and musical theater-related clubs on campus. What type of opportunities are available for students in these areas? Our drama club is 50 members strong, meeting
How can the PQ community assist in enabling your school to continue to host such incredible productions and other theater-related opportunities for students? Come to our productions! Our students put on amazing performances and accomplish impressive technical work that has to be seen to be believed. Nothing would inspire and encourage them more than to look out into a full house of audience members. Whether it’s our fall play, our spring musical, our One-Acts festival, or our monthly improv nights, there’s something for everyone at Theatre at the Mount! Much Ado About Nothing will run on Oct. 8, 10, and 14 through 17 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 10 and 17 at 1 p.m. Visit our website at www.mchsdrama.com for more information and tickets.
Do you have any favorite memories or experiences from your time as Theater Director? I’m making them now! Looking forward to many more.
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:::: COVER FEATURE At-A-Glance | Theater Advisor Name: Crystal Stone Position: Theater Advisor and Choral Director Education: Chapman University’s Conservatory of Music – B.M. in Music Education and B.M. in Music Performance; credential and master’s coursework through Chapman University Community: Music Ministries Coordinator at Mira Mesa Presbyterian Church; soprano soloist throughout Orange County and San Diego Hobbies/Interests: Music, dancing, yoga, cooking, church, hiking Family: Married my high school sweetheart Garrett Stone in 2012
Q&A with Westview High School Parent Theatre Alliance President
Laurie Reinbold What is the mission of the theater department at your school? Ours is a student-led, thought-provoking theater program.
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At-A-Glance | Theater Director Name: Jessica Bird Position: Theater Director
Who runs the program and what are some of their responsibilities? Our theater program is in transition this year with the recent departure of our previous director. For this year the program will be led by a director and a faculty advisor. The director selects the shows, casts the actors, and oversees all facets of rehearsals and the final production. The advisor works with the students during the school day as a liason between students and staff.
Education: B.A. Theatre and Music: Vocal Concentration, Point Loma Nazarene University; M.A. in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, University of San Diego
What are the professional backgrounds of the director and advisor? What sparked their interest in working with high school students? Our Director Jessica Bird has served as director, assistant director, and producer for a long list of productions and has worked with the San Diego Repertory Theatre, the La Jolla Playhouse, and several other theater companies. She greatly enjoys working with and inspiring high school theater students. This year she will be directing WVHS’s two plays, one in October and one in April. Crystal Stone has been the WVHS choral director since 2010 and has been the music director for the WVHS theater musicals for the past three years. This year she is stepping in as theater advisor. Crystal said, “I always knew that music and the arts would be my career. I started performing professionally at an early age and was able to travel the world, meet exciting people, and experience unique opportunities because of my involvement in the arts. I was lucky to have several influential teachers and they inspired me to teach the next generation of performers. I have always loved the mentoring aspect of teaching, especially teaching at the high school level. These students are eager to learn, full of energy, and extremely talented. Using the performing arts as a vehicle to help shape students’ lives is a privilege and I enjoy every second of it.”
What is the biggest challenge faced by your theater department? Budget! We have found creative and innovative ways to circumvent the lack of funds available to our theater programs and to the ongoing maintenance required for our theater. We have a strong and talented group of students and an active Parent Alliance – our focus is on the creative and the educational components of theater. The kids are involved in everything and work within our constraints.
Can you tell us more about your most recent shows? The year has already begun for us – we started off with Bound for Broadway the second week of the school year, which was a
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great opportunity for students to sing, dance, or perform a monologue or scene. This year we had a fabulous show as always. Last year our students were involved with some wonderful productions: Harvey and Twelfth Night were our two plays followed by The Wiz in the spring.
Who designs the sets and costumes for each of the various shows put on throughout the year? We have students who serve as design and crew heads, and together with their crews they create all the sets, props, and costumes. They also do lights, sound, hair, and makeup. We try to bring in tech mentors to assist when funds and time allow. Overall, we pride ourselves that our shows are student-run productions in every aspect.
Aside from performing in a production, what other roles are available to students who might wish to participate in theater productions put on by your school? Students are active in many leadership roles – stage manager, assistant stage manager, assistant director, producer, and all tech areas of production. There’s something for everyone and we encourage interested students to get involved!
How do you go about selecting which shows you will put on? The director researches options and then seeks input from the students and administration.
How many productions do you put on a year? What type of productions do you generally put on? We do two plays and one musical a year. We also have an improv team that performs a few shows and competes, and we have an annual One-Acts Festival that consists of four to five one-act plays that are completely written, directed, and performed by Westview students.
If you could grant one wish to the theater department at your school, what would that be? The technology in our theater is very outdated! Due to budget cuts, we have been unable to upgrade our lights and sound systems which have been in place since the school opened in 2003. Everything else is showing its age. We have fewer resources
to work with and the theater – which is used by a large number of groups on campus – is sadly suffering.
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Westview High School Theater Department Number of Productions a Year: 5 total: 2 full length plays, 1 musical, Bound for Broadway, One-Acts Festival Number of Theater-Related Clubs on Campus: 1 Average Number of Attendees at Each Production: 800
Average Number of Students Involved in Each Production: 50 What is the history of your school’s such incredible productions and other theater theater-related opportunities for students? department? How has it evolved or grown We love community support and encourage over the years? Westview Theatre Company has been active since the day the school opened in 2003. More productions have been added and it has turned into a program where students are actively involved year-round.
If someone wanted to donate their time or funding to the theater department program, how would they go about doing so? Donations are always welcome! Please contact me at reinbold@sn.rr.com or the Theater Advisor Crystal Stone at cstone@powayusd.com.
Tell us about the various drama and musical theater-related clubs on campus. What type of opportunities are available for students in these areas? The Westview Theatre Company is our studentrun organization that is open to all WVHS students. They meet regularly throughout the year to plan events and foster a community with its own unique and supportive culture, and they stay connected to the program throughout their Westview years.
How can the PQ community assist in enabling your school to continue to host
individuals and families to attend our shows and enjoy the amazing talent. Of course, donations are welcome and appreciated – big or small. Anyone who has a special theatrical skill and can volunteer their time, please get in touch!
Anything else you’d like to share? What is the department currently working on, if anything? First up at Westview is The Laramie Project – auditions just closed and rehearsals begin soon. This show revolves around the reaction to the 1998 murder of an openly gay student at University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY. The murder was denounced as a hate crime and brought attention to the lack of hate crime laws in various states, including Wyoming. This play is important for our community – it focuses on hate, love, healing, and the impact on the community of Laramie when a brutal crime was committed by one of their own. It is sure to be a thoughtprovoking performance. Shows are Oct. 22 through 24. Our One-Acts Festival will be Nov. 19 to 21 and our musical will take place from Feb. 25 to 27 and March 3 to 4. Finishing out the school year will be our spring play that will run April 21 to 23. Visit our website at www.westviewtheatre.com for more information.
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s a nurse at Rady Children’s Hospital, Gabriele Powell is no stranger to helping others. In addition to her work at the hospital, she is an active volunteer within the pediatric oncology community. “After working as the solid tumor nurse case manager at the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, I really wanted to get involved with supporting families with a child diagnosed with cancer,” explained Gabriele. Recently, she heard about the need for a new prize box in the Rady Children’s Hospital infusion center clinic and decided that she needed to help. On average, the infusion center sees 80 children per day and administers infusions such as chemotherapy, antibiotics, and other medications. The children range in age from infants to young adults and can sometimes spend their entire day at the infusion center. At the end of their treatment, each child can pick a brand-new toy or gift card from the prize box which was previously just a plastic bin. Gabriele wanted to create a beautiful custom box for the prizes. Gabriele began an internet search for woodworking craftsmen to build a custom box for the prizes. She found Steve Sutphin to design the prize box, and later met with Bill Collins, a retired Navy commander and Lloyd Uber, a retired attorney, who were overjoyed to be a part of this project. “I met with them several times to discuss wood type and design, and after about four weeks, a beautiful toasted cherry wooden box was created. Bill and Lloyd generously donated the box to the infusion center,” revealed Gabriele. She collected over 75 new toys and $50 in gift cards to place in the box. She continues to collect donations for the prize box, and encourages everyone to help Rady Children’s Hospital however they can. “To learn more, you can go to www.rchsd.org. There is also a drop-off spot for toys at the main entrance,” said Gabriele. She also encourages 92129 residents to help Kasey Harvey, a local teen battling rhabomyosarcoma, by visiting www.kaseyharvey.com. Gabriele is also a dedicated mother and loves to spend time with her three children, Kyle, Jaclyn, and Kevin. She loves the Rancho Peñasquitos community and is an “almost-native” San Diegan, arriving with her parents when she was four years old. “I am originally from Germany, so I am proud to say that my dream of becoming a naturalized citizen came true earlier this year,” related Gabriele.
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Staying Healthy This Fall by PAUL BRYDON, D.O.; Scripps Clinic, Rancho Bernardo
Don’t put your well-being on the back burner as the days get shorter and the temperature cooler. Stay motivated and heathy this autumn by making the most of the season. Keep your mind sharp and maintain your mental health. Learning new skills can positively affect well-being, so sign up for that course you’ve been meaning to take, try new recipes, learn a language, or even rediscover an old hobby that is challenging and enjoyable, such as building model airplanes or sketching. Avoid unconscious eating. Watching football and the new TV fall lineup can distract you from how much you’re eating. Pre-measure exactly what you want to eat in the kitchen before settling on the couch – and enjoy the bounty of fall. Apples, pears, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and pumpkin are low in calories and loaded with nutrients. Get your flu shot. Flu season can start as early as October, so protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated. In addition, cough or sneeze into your elbow to cover your mouth and nose, and
stay home if you are sick. Check with your doctor’s office for a flu clinic near you. Tailgate Lite. Football season can add pounds fast. Switch out those burgers and chicken wings for grilled kabobs with veggies, fruits and lean meat. Try seafood, salsa, wraps, and stews as well, and avoid overindulging in alcohol. Enjoy your favorite brew, but trade it in for less caloric beverages as the game continues. Keep moving. With fewer outdoor options for physical activities in the evening, make adjustments to ensure you keep moving. Join a gym or a fall sports league, plan evening walks at the mall or become an early riser. Take advantage of fun outdoor activities while the sun is out. Try apple picking, chasing your kids around the corn maze, or cleaning up the yard. Wash your hands. Make sure your family knows the importance of washing their hands. It’s one of the best things we can do to keep from getting sick and spreading germs to others. Take charge of your medical health. Fall is a good time to get a handle on your personal health care. Keep track of any medical issues, and if you want to change your doctor now is the time. Schedule your annual physical if needed – and wellness visits for your family.
Paul Brydon, D.O., is a family medicine and sports medicine physician at Scripps Clinic in Rancho Bernardo. Dr. Brydon practices the full scope of family medicine, with special expertise in sports medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, and preventive care. He provides a supportive environment and treats the whole person.
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PQ Karate Kids LOCAL RESIDENTS CHOSEN FOR U.S. JUNIOR NATIONAL KARATE TEAM
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ohn-Michael Rivera, Kristina Bradshaw, and Rey Simon traveled to Raleigh, NC during the summer to compete in the Advanced Black Belt division of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Karate Championships. John-Michael competed in kata and kumite – form and sparring – and earned gold medals in both disciplines in the 14-year-old division. Kristina won gold and silver in kumite, along with a bronze in kata, and competed in the 15-year-old division. Rey, a competitor in the 10-year-old division, won gold in kata and kumite as well. As a result of their exceptional performances, all three students were selected to be on this year’s U.S. Junior National Karate Team. Rey also traveled to represent the U.S. at the Pan-American Karate Championships in Bolivia in August. These karate stars recently returned from a trip to Japan, which allowed them
to train with Japanese senseis in karate camps in Seto Nagoya and in Tokyo at the Yoyogi Youth Olympic Center. These camps spanned a two-week period with an intense schedule of classes everyday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to their dedication to karate, these three are very active in their schools and the PQ community. John-Michael attends Deer Canyon Elementary, where he is a member of the student council and enjoys learning how to play the trumpet, as well as dancing and playing basketball. Kristina is active in her youth group, plays on the Westview High School (WVHS) varsity tennis team, and is a violinist in the WVHS orchestra. Rey also attends WVHS, enjoys soccer, and plays on the school’s volleyball team. The Junior National Karate team will compete in Slovenia later this year and the World Junior Championships take place in Dublin in June 2016.
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:::: IN OUR OWN BACKYARD
FALL
ON THE FARM
San Diego Pumpkin Patches Promise Plenty of Fun This Season by LAINEY KRAL
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s the days get a little bit shorter and nights get a little bit colder – as cold as they ever get in San Diego – it’s time to enjoy the opportunities of autumn. Perhaps nothing symbolizes fall festivities as much as the pumpkin. Whether carved and lit as a jack-o-lantern, baked into a pie, or simply displayed for the holidays, this round orange squash is a critical component of the season. Throughout the month of October, local farms will open up their gates to welcome families eager to pick out their own. San Diego offers a wide variety of pumpkin patches, with something to suit any family’s idea of a perfect autumn day. There are corn mazes, bounce houses, hayrides, train rides, and tasty fall treats. Most are open to the public from late September through Oct. 31 – check out the farms’ websites for detailed hours and available activities. Those who are interested in a simpler, purely pumpkin-oriented experience might want to visit Lavender Hill Pumpkins in Fallbrook. Lavender Hill offers 35 different varieties of pumpkins, squash, and other gourds to pick straight from the vine, ranging
in size from the miniature Munchkin to the North Atlantic Giant. You can find organic pumpkins at Suzie’s Farm, where visitors can take a guided tour of the whole farm in addition to picking their own pumpkins. Farm Stand West has a produce stand with delicious seasonal offerings. If kids or parents want to get to know some four-legged farm folk, a number of pumpkin patches also have petting corrals. Try Bates Nut Farm, Mountain Valley Ranch, or Oma’s Pumpkin Patch for an up-close experience. Pumpkin Station Farms in Bonita and Rancho Bernardo let visitors learn about the farm animals, and kids can saddle up for a pony ride at Bates Nut Farm and Peltzer Farms. The latter also has pig races to cheer on.
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Oma’s Pumpkin Patch, Lakeside
Summers Past Farms, El Cajon
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:::: REAL ESTATE WATCH
Real Estate Matters
You’ve Been Transferred. Do You Sell or Lease? by SCOTT VOAK
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aving an engineering background with experience running companies, a lot of my clients are engineers or former engineers, now executives. As such, I have recently been receiving calls about what to do in the case of a job transfer out of the area (this has been driven by Qualcomm’s layoff announcement). Each person and family is different and has different goals and concerns, so there is no one right answer, but here are some things to consider if you think you may be put into this situation: Is the move permanent or is it possible you will return to San Diego? If you’re not convinced this is a permanent move, you might want to lease the house for a couple of years to see if want to stay in the new location. Are you planning to purchase or rent in your new location? Or, for those moving to the Silicon Valley, can you purchase a suitable home even if you sell your home here? If you keep your home in San Diego and purchase in your new destination, do you have too much of your money tied up in real estate? (This is where a financial advisor is helpful.) Is your home a good rental home and is your home a good long or short-term rental? The rental market is very hot right now. But for homes with extensive yards and fragile appointments (think hardwood floors versus a three-year-old throwing a temper tantrum), the potential for costly repairs when the tenant moves out may be a deterrent.
There are also issues related to the economy, interest rates, and capital gains taxes to consider. If you’re facing this decision, give me a call. We handle both sales and property management and can talk you through the opportunities of each.
Scott Voak, MBA – Broker
CAL BRE #01153157 10815 Rancho Bernardo Rd #390 San Diego, CA 92127 (888) 311-6311 | Scott@VoakHomes.com Scott Voak, the top selling agent since 2008 (data from SANDICOR MLS as of 6/1/2013) and the host of Real Estate Matters that airs Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. on AM 1450, provided this information. Email him to subscribe to his weekly real estate newsletter – Monday Morning Coffee.
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Beds
Baths
Est SF
Price
14366 Janal
Beds Baths Est SF 4
3
2,072
$651,500
Price
Address 9158 Newmont
4
3
2,101
$775,000
8572 Park Run
4
3
2,124
$662,000
9293 Adolphia Street
4
3
2,351
$780,000
12280 Crisscross Lane
4
3
1,955
$665,000
9625 Orangeburg Court
4
3
2,653
$782,000
9050 Gainsborough
5
3
1,962
$676,000
9448 Vervain
5
3
2,506
$785,000
13078 Roundup Avenue
5
3
2,571
$680,000
12227 Salvia Way
4
3
2,276
$789,000
8536 Ridgefield
3
2
2,008
$680,000
14268 Classique
4
3
2,546
$793,000
13146 Entreken
5
4
2,326
$680,500
14326 Bourgeois Way
4
3
2,888
$795,000
13750 Via Tres Vista
3
3
2,338
$695,000
12665 Senda Panacea
5
3
2,683
$796,000
13009 War Bonnet Street
5
3
2,518
$695,000
9667 Oviedo Street
5
3
2,531
$800,000
13373 Entreken Avenue
5
3
2,617
$709,000
12860 La Tortola
4
3
2,292
$800,000
13187 Ireland Lane
4
3
2,105
$718,000
12742 Kestrel Street
4
3
2,457
$818,000
12302 Salvia Way
4
3
2,069
$720,000
8224 Torrey Gardens Place
4
4
3,084
$828,000
10068 Riverhead Drive
4
3
2,849
$725,000
12248 Salvia Way
5
3
2,402
$830,000
9277 Stargaze Avenue
4
3
2,264
$730,000
12107 Branicole Lane
5
3
2,614
$840,000
12205 Arucauna Way
3
3
1,874
$730,000
13848 Clatsop Way
4
3
2,790
$848,500
10064 Branford Road
4
3
2,125
$735,000
7074 Cantaberra
4
4
2,789
$871,000
9744 Saskatchewan Avenue
5
3
2,653
$735,000
12544 Sora Way
4
3
2,491
$875,000
8973 Hampe San Diego
4
3
2,139
$735,000
11480 Almazon Street
7
5
4,030
$880,000
12767 Benavente Way
3
3
2,800
$745,000
8569 Burr Lane
5
3
2,700
$886,000
14344 La Harina Court
4
3
2,349
$750,000
7716 Salix Place
5
3
3,014
$890,000
9811 Saskatchewan Avenue
4
3
2,488
$750,000
8405 Rice Court
4
3
2,729
$900,000
13412 Salmon River Road
4
3
2,676
$750,000
7745 Salix Place
6
3
3,168
$925,000
13663 Freeport
5
3
2,849
$755,000
13345 Trailhead Place
5
5
3,403
$930,000
13621 Freeport
5
3
2,849
$760,000
8384 Alpine Ridge Road
6
4
3,277
$995,000
7751 Goldfish Way
4
3
1,949
$765,000
8387 Watson Ranch Road
7
6
3,985
$1,171,612
8476 Burr Lane
4
3
2,200
$767,500
14223 Via Michelangelo
5
5
4,698
$1,199,000
7090 Sherbourne
5
5
3,134
$770,000
(complete list of homes sold in 92129 at www.92129magazine.com)
Information is compiled from a variety of databases and published by Susco Media Inc. for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Sales statistics are not affiliated with or provided by any participating advertiser or real estate professional contained in this publication. Properties contained in this list and online were sold by a variety of real estate brokers. Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.
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:::: LIBRARY SCHEDULE
rancho peñasquitos branch library 13330 Salmon River Rd., San Diego, CA 92129 Events subject to change. For the latest information call the library at 858-538-8159 or visit www.tinyurl.com/RPlibrary or www.sandiegolibrary.org THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON NOV. 11 IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY AND NOV. 26 FOR THANKSGIVING. HOURS: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday: Closed
SPECIAL EVENTS OCT. 13 SPOOKY SCIENCE WITH KRYPTON YVONNE 4 – 5 p.m.
OCT. 30 HALLOWEEN PARTY Enjoy crafts and a costume parade 3 – 4 p.m. HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH THE BOO HOO CREW 4 – 5 p.m.
ONGOING MONDAYS PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. BABY DISCOVERY 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. 1ST AND 3RD MONDAYS SIGNING WITH BABY 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. 2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS BABY AND ME YOGA 12:30 – 1 p.m. 1ST AND 3RD MONDAYS PAINT WITH JENNA 4 – 5 p.m. 2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS BABY BOOKWORMS 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. 2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS BABY AND ME YOGA 12:30 – 1 p.m.
TUESDAYS CHESS CLUB FOR ALL AGES 3:30 – 5 p.m.
1ST AND 3RD TUESDAYS KNITTING AND CROCHETING FUN FOR ALL AGES 3:30 – 5 p.m.
FRIDAYS
2ND TUESDAYS PEÑASQUITOS EMERGENCY RESPONSE COUNCIL (PERC) MEETING 6:30 – 7:55 p.m.
CHESS CLUB FOR ALL AGES 3:30 – 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS ALL LEVELS HATHA YOGA 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. PRESCHOOL CRAFT TIME 5 – 6 p.m. 3RD WEDNESDAYS FRIENDS OF THE RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS LIBRARY MEETING 2 – 3 p.m. EVENING BOOK CLUB 6:30 – 7:55 p.m.
THURSDAYS PRESCHOOL STORYTIME WITH MARILYN MCPHIE 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. INTERNET TUTORING 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. KNITTING AND CROCHET CIRCLE 1 – 3 p.m. LEGO BUILDERS CLUB FOR ALL AGES 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS ZUMBATOMIC FOR CHILDREN 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAYS BEGINNING GENEALOGY AND WRITING FAMILY HISTORIES 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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HATHA YOGA AND BOOK DISCUSSION 12:45 – 2 p.m.
PAWS TO READ (GRADES K-6) Children read their favorite stories to dogs to improve reading skills 4 – 5 p.m. 1ST FRIDAYS DAYTIME BOOK CLUB September meeting occurs on Sept. 11 10 – 11:30 a.m. 2ND FRIDAYS PRESCHOOL STORYTIME WITH RILEY 10:30 – 11 a.m. 4TH FRIDAYS PRESCHOOL STORYTIME WITH NATALIE 10:30 – 11 a.m.
SATURDAYS ZUMBA (AGES 14 AND OLDER) 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. TACTICAL GAME CLUB 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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