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on the cover
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Drama Students Shine Westview’s drama program flourishes despite critical budget cuts
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Something For Everyone
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Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve
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92129 Holiday Survival Guide
North County Soccer Park offers leagues, camps, training, and more!
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Q&A with the Park Rangers 5 tips for a low-stress holiday season
features
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Student Star
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Local Family
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In Our Own Backyard
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What’s for Dessert?
Community Events & Info Sports Registrations & Info Westview’s Christian Ward
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Meet the Fillats Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead Coconut Covered Cranberry Muffins
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Community Stuff
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Out & About
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Community Volunteer
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Healthy Living
Local news & announcements Photos of friends & neighbors Al Baskin is still running after 24 years Good habits for success at school
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Merchant Profile
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Real Estate Watch
A look at Jim Smith and Myra Ingley Realty
RP Town Council Connection PQ Canyon Reserve & YMCA Events Library Schedule Local Market Place Community Chalkboard
PHOTO CONTEST
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Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Senior Park Ranger Gina Washington
Cover design by Tyler McElhaney Cover photo by Zeena Gregg Photography
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:::: FROM THE PUBLISHER Thank You for Feedback, Suggestions
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irst, thank you to all the readers of 92129 Magazine for providing us feedback and ideas on the publication. Your kind words and compliments were encouraging; your ideas and suggestions were welcome. We ask that you continue to forward recipes, photos of events and happenings, and other information for inclusion in the magazine or posting on www.92129Magazine.com. And any thoughts on a worthy student to feature in the publication, or an interesting family, or a worthy volunteer who deserves recognition – please email to us. We are easy to contact at info@92129Magazine.com. Heading into the busy, sometimes hectic, holiday season, this issue of 92129 Magazine provides five special tips for local residents to reduce stress, plan effectively, and better enjoy what should be the most joyous time of the year in Rancho Penasquitos. Don’t miss this informative and timely piece on page 48. Other articles of note in this December-January issue: • Be sure to read about a local whiz kid that maintains a 3.97 GPA, stands 6’9” tall and boasts a 9-foot reach on the volleyball court. You’ll find it on page 16. • Despite budget cuts, read how 22-year-old Kristen Nevarez has helped the Westview Theatre Company to flourish. This very interesting article is on page 14. • Who knew square dancing was so big in the area? Thanks to the Wranglers, this American tradition continues today. Read about this fascinating organization on page 18. And, of course, be sure to read about the wonderful Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve. Beginning on page 34, our cover story this issue includes Q&A’s with the Park Rangers. It’s well worth your time. Enjoy the read. All the best, Derrick Breaux, PUBLISHER
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92131 Magazine // SCRIPPS RANCH Magic of Music Publisher
Derrick Breaux
Editor Emeritus
Carolyn McElhaney
Director of Production Tara Pritchett
Art Director
Tyler McElhaney
Graphic Design Katie Mott
Photography
Zeena Gregg Photography
Administrative Assistant Heather Lockwood
Contributors
Jennifer Frakes Sarabeth Graml Zeena Gregg Wynne Love Lori Lum Jennifer Sousa
Senior Marketing Consultant Brian Olow
92129 Magazine is published locally six times per year by Susco Media Inc. ©2011 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any content in this publication without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. 92129 Magazine’s publication of information provided by advertisers (paid or unpaid) – or other companies or individuals – does not represent an endorsement or verification of accuracy. 92129 Magazine assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or liability for the content of advertising placed in the publication (or on the 92129Magazine.com website).
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Scripps Ranch High School’s band director, Russell Shedd, works hard to provide the best environment, tools, and skills for the students to be successful.
10 Years of Variety
Scripps Ranch Farmers Market celebrates 10 years of good eats, good wares, and good fun. Visit them 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday in Scripps Ranch.
Get Your Hands Dirty with the Garden Club 20-year-old Scripps-Mesa Garden Club knows what grows best in the area. For more information and articles, visit www.92131Magazine.com
92127 Magazine // 4S RANCH, DEL SUR, SANTALUZ, WESTWOOD Library Group Mixes Food, Adventure
Monthly “4S Foodies” group at 4S Ranch Library shows passion for food – and food adventures.
A 15-Year-Old Football Announcer?
Maranatha Christian Schools’ Cameron Zetterland is the voice of the football Eagles.
Del Norte’s Drum Major
Momo Hoshi is not just Del Norte High School band’s Drum Major -- she’s the first one ever on the campus. For more information and articles, visit www.92127Magazine.com
92064 Magazine // POWAY Poway High Graduate Wins Big
Poway High School graduate Brian Rast won the $1.7 million first prize in the Poker Player’s Championship in Las Vegas.
Cajun Music in Poway
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, a Grammy Award-winning Cajun band performs Jan. 21 at Poway Center for the Performing Arts.
How Far Can You Carry Your Dog?
Poway Park Ranger Doug Johnston has carried his 8-year-old Labradoodle on his back for 5,800 miles. For more information and articles, visit www.92064Magazine.com
Honorary Chairman of the Board Carolyn McElhaney Chief Executive Officer Scott McElhaney President and Chief Operating Officer Derrick Breaux www.92129magazine.com 16625 Dove Canyon Road #102 San Diego, CA 92127 619-717-2322 tel 619-923-2678 fax info@92129magazine.com
92128 Magazine // RANCHO BERNARDO, CARMEL MTN RANCH, SABRE SPRINGS Discover Shop Helps Fight Cancer
American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop in Rancho Bernardo is more upscale boutique than typical thrift store.
Community Band Shares Love of Music
Rancho Bernardo’s Community Band plays weekly – plus special appearances at events and during the holidays.
RB Gathers for Holiday Luncheon
Residents crowded into the Rancho Bernardo Inn in November for Rancho Bernardo Community Association’s 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, to benefit the organization’s various local projects. For more information and articles, visit www.92128Magazine.com
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community events & information
DEC 10-25 6pm-10pm
Christmas Card Lane
DEC 1-10 various dates
PQ residents turn on the lights for the annual nightly display of the holiday season. Enter Oviedo Street off of Black Mountain Road.
Mt. Carmel Presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’ An adaptation of Disney and Tim Burton’s versions, Mt. Carmel High School presents the timely Alice in Wonderland performance. www.mchsdrama.com
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Visit by Santa and Mrs. Clause Annual Christmas program at Scripps Ranch Farmers Market & Family Festival features sing-along, candy canes and photo opportunities. www.srfm.org
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6 Annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar th
Hosted by Deer Canyon Elementary School PTA. www.powayusd.com/pusddces
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DEC 3 11am-3pm
WHS Presents ‘Crimes of the Heart’
Winter Wonderland
Performed at the Westview Theatre. www.westviewtheatre.com
Enjoy tons of snow at Hilltop Park’s annual snow day. Live music, arts and crafts, snacks, and photos with Santa. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/hilltop.shtml
DECEMBER EVENTS Alice in Wonderland - presented by Mt. Carmel High School Performances are as follows... 12/1 & 12/2 7 pm 12/3 2 pm and 7 pm 12/8 & 12/9 7 pm 12/10 2 pm and 7 pm www.mchsdrama.com 858-484-1180
12/2 Boys and Girls Club - 30th Annual Christmas Tree Lane Rancho Bernardo Inn Grand Fashion Show Brunch 9 am - 11:30 am Grand Fashion Show Lunch 1 pm - 3:30 pm Prices Vary www.sdy.org
12/1 Science Fair Sunset Hills Elementary School www.powayusd.com/pusdshes
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12/2 6th Annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar Deer Canyon Elementary School 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm www.powayusd.com/pusddces
12/3 ABEF Rubio’s Fundraiser Rubios: Torrey Highlands, Carmel Mountain & Mira Mesa Supporting Adobe Bluffs Elementary www.powayusd.com/pusdabes
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Boys and Girls Club - 30th Annual Christmas Tree Lane
Rancho Bernardo Inn Breakfast with Santa “Deck the Halls” Evening Gala Prices Vary www.sdy.org
9:30 am - 11:30 am
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Winter Wonderland
11 am - 3 pm Hilltop Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers
12/25 Christmas
JANUARY EVENTS 1/1 1/16
New Year’s Day
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Professional Growth Day - No School
Martin Luther King, Jr’s Day
RECURRING EVENTS Nightly through December starting 12/10 Christmas Card Lane 6 pm – 10 pm Some homes offering warm drinks and yummy treats as you make your way through the festive streets. Enter Oviedo Street off of Black Mountain Road First Wednesday of every month Rancho Penasquitos Planning Board 7 pm Doubletree Golf Resort www.rpcouncil.com Third Wednesday of every month Rancho Penasquitos Fire Safe Council 7 pm Doubletree Golf Resort www.kconway.startlogic.com/fire-safe Every Thursday San Diego North Rotary 7 am - 8:15 am Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club www.sandiegonorthrotary.org First Thursday of every month Rancho Penasquitos Town Council 7 pm Doubletree Golf Resort www.rpcouncil.com Second Thursday in December at Hilltob Recreation Center Fourth Thursday in January at Canyonside Recreation Center Rancho Penasquitos Recreation Council 7:30 pm www.sandiego.gov (dates & events subject to change) facebook.com/92129magazine
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SPORTS Registration &
Rancho Family YMCA www.rancho.ymca.org 1/7
Basketball League Skills Assessment Day Ages 6-11 at 3:00pm Rancho Family YMCA - Scripps Poway Parkway
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Flag Football League Skills Assessment Day Ages 6-12 at 1:00pm Rancho Family YMCA - Scripps Poway Parkway
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Pee Wee League Skills Assessment Day Ages 4-5 at 3:00pm Rancho Family YMCA – Y Program Center
1/28-3/17 Winter Basketball Leagues Ages 6-11, Pee Wee Ages 4-5 Rancho Family YMCA 1/28-3/17 Winter Flag Football Leagues Ages 6-12 Rancho Family YMCA (dates & events subject to change)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Registration & Information North County Soccer Park Indoor Soccer League All levels and ages
www.ncspsoccer.com
Winter Camps SAN DIEGO VOLLEYBALL CLUB Girls and Boys VolleyHigh League www.sdvbc.org 858 385-1855 Rancho Penasquitos Little League Registration www.rpll.org for more information Rancho Penasquitos Girls Softball Registration Late fees apply after 12/15 www.pqgsa.org for more information 10/25 – 12/10 North County Classic featuring 20 basketball teams from San Diego Westview High School www.powayusd.com/pusdmchs Do you have an event for this page? Email us at events@92129magazine.com NOW!
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Rolling Hills Garden is Much More Than Just a Pretty Place to Read by ZEENA GREGG
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reating a place for children to read and study was the original plan for the Rolling Hills Elementary School PTA’s Literacy Garden. Although the school’s PTA had received funding several years earlier, planning and logisitics had prevented any work from being done. However, during the summer of 2010, Fred Simons (aka Grampa Fred) took over as Chair of the Literacy Garden and started building. “It is a place for the students, teachers and staff to relax, and it is also a learning tool for the students. Also, the crops that were produced over the summer helped to feed families in the PQ area,” said Simons. The garden is located on the school grounds and has a three-foot by twelve-foot raised bed for each grade plus four additional beds. In addition to Simons, Greg Grinaker, Aigular Agulara, Sunshine Assisted Living, Lowe’s Home Center, Armstrong Garden Center and Home Depot have all been involved in helping the garden to flourish. The ESS students also contributed by
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weeding and harvesting the crops over the summer, and due to their hard work, were able to donate their harvest to the Backyard Produce Project and the Penasquitos Lutheran Church. Simons hopes that the classrooms will continue to do the same during the school year. Simons, who has a grandchild at Rolling Hills, is an avid gardener with a special interest in vegetable gardens. He is also an active volunteer at many organizations including the Polinsky Center, Jewish Community Centers, Toys for Tots, Jewish Family Services, Rides and Smiles, and Jr. Achievement. With his gardening background, Simons has high hopes for what the Literacy Garden will accomplish. “This is still a work in progress, but my hope is that the teachers will use the garden to teach science and healthy eating habits,” said
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Simons. He also hopes to set up the garden as an outdoor classroom, coordinate activities with the local community and business groups, and have it ultimately become a model for other schools to follow. “The kids learn work ethic, teamwork, responsibility, helping others, and working with seniors,” explained Simons. “Intergenerational benefits and opportunities are very meaningful.” ¢
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HEROES Group Tackles Variety of Community Projects by LORI LUM | photo by Zeena Gregg Photography
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ichael Davis knows what it means to serve. The 58-year-old San Diego resident is retired from the U.S. Navy and works in civil engineering and cyber security at SPAWAR, but he really wanted to help make his own neighborhood into a more caring, vibrant community. So he formed HEROES – Hometown Efforts to Save Our Endangered Species. “Our motto is charity and good will, pass it on, pay it forward,” said Davis, “No matter what the need or who the need comes from, we just jump in and do it.” Community spirit is one of the reasons Davis loves living in North San Diego. He noted that it is a diverse area with people who are willing to make it a community rather than just a place on the map. Having lived in the Mira Mesa area since 1986, Davis saw the need for a community outreach organization to facilitate bringing together volunteers and coordinate overarching community improvement. From the growth of this simple idea, HEROES became a formal non-profit organization in 2005. It has now has grown into Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos and Carmel Valley areas. All support for HEROES is voluntary, and people who are interested in helping out generally find out what needs to be done via the group’s website and emails. “No special skills are needed,”
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he said. “We put everyone to work at meaningful tasks, then make the event fun, all while helping a worthy cause.” One recent project was painting Fire Station 41 in Sorrento Valley. It was a huge endeavor, but HEROES garnered wide support from other groups and organizations to give the facility a facelift. HEROES generally completes four to six projects a year, with scheduling that is requestdriven. Activities may include clean up, painting, and other “fix it” tasks. Coming soon are a school beautification day and a park clean up. “Folks should just get out and do something for others,” said Davis. “It does not matter what the effort is or for whom. Have a passion and volunteer for your cause, as it makes them and you feel good, and it attracts the sort of people you might want to be friends with too!” ¢
HEROES Profile Name: Founder: Purpose: Website: Email: Phone:
Hometown Efforts to Rescue Our Endangered Society Mike Davis Support disadvantaged people, groups and locations in the community www.MiraMesaHeroes.org mike.davis.sd@gmail.com 619-846-1049
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:::: FACES IN THE CROWD
Despite Critical Budget Cuts, Nevarez Allows her Students to
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Front Row: Justin Chao, Kristen Nevarez, Collin Slavey.
At a Glance Name: Age: Residence: Occupation:
Kristen Ace Nevarez 22 Rancho Peñasquitos Theatre Program Director (Westview); Business Manager (Gore & Associates) Group Name: Westview Theatre Company Email: knevarez@powayusd.com
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Second Row: Daniella Wheelock, Allyson Staples, Caitlynn Leary, Hannah Bartholomaus, Chloe Schneider, Ariana, Kelly Myers, Evan Loefstedt, Rachel Hacher, Alex Howard, Arash Fakhrabadi. Third Row: Anisa Nizam, Abby Broekema, Cintia Baltazar, Arlene Iruguin, Adam Goodwin, Rachel Peterson, Clar Chapman, David Bielik, Melissa Karpecki, Limora Lazrus, Daniel Jung. Fourth Row: Emily Sherer, Natalie Lam, Clara Brown, Alex Martins-Boyd, Owen Stone, Matt Guerin, Katie Haupt, Ivan Ng, Connor Bush, Madeline Tondi, Jake Morrison, Sanket
Padmanabhan, Stephen Green, Shannon Clarke, Kelly Martin, Mylene Quijano, Erika Trinh.
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budget cuts got in the way of their drama program continuing, Nevarez made an entrance just in the nick of time. She recalls, “I got a phone call from my old drama teacher, the nowretired Doug Smith, asking how I’d feel about coming back to my alma mater. Budget cuts prevented hiring a replacement teacher and Principal Kastner had come up with a creative option to keep the 100+ student club alive as an after-school program.” Nevarez, who was just beginning a full upper-division load at San Diego State, was surely hesitant to take on the offer. It was her understanding of 92129magazine.com
the program that led to her decision to accept the position. “I knew I would not be who I was without that program, and there was nothing more important to me than bringing those same opportunities to Westview’s current students.” Today the Westview Theatre Company is not only present, but flourishing. A winter production has been introduced in addition to the usual fall play. The students also get a chance to showcase talents individually in what Nevarez calls, “Bound for Broadway.” While Westview provides some funding and they also provide the performing arts theater venue, all of the production costs are funded directly by the club and parents. Nevarez and the Company have found a way to raise the necessary funds without charging any students a production tuition. Through ticket sales, fundraisers and a little creativity, the staff and students are able to cover these costs. “I’m immeasurably impressed with their ingenuity and resourcefulness as they continue to find props, costumes and equipment through donations, rummage sales, rented or other “magic”– but I know that if they could take all that energy and focus it into their acting, designs, and directing, the growth in production value would be exponential.” The company’s next production, Crimes of the Heart will be playing December 15, 16, and 17 at Westview High School. ¢
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Westview’s Ward is a Whiz by WYNNE LOVE
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ike most of his Westview classmates, Christian Ward works hard on his coursework, has tackled his college applications, and is enjoying his Senior year of high school. Like some of his classmates, he juggles multiple AP courses and athletics. And like just a few of his classmates, he maintains a 3.97 GPA and wins multiple athletic awards along the way. Ward has played varsity volleyball since his sophomore year, when he became the first student in Westview history to go straight from the freshman team to starting varsity as 16
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a sophomore. “I didn’t consider going out for volleyball until the athletic director encouraged me to go to a practice,” explained Ward. “After one practice, I realized that I wanted to pursue volleyball and start playing year-round.”
Christian Ward Profile Name: Age: School: Grade: Parents: Siblings:
Christian Ward 18 Westview High School Senior Hilary and David Ward Katie Ward, 21 years
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Now at 6’9”, Ward boasts a 9-foot reach on the court as middle blocker, and uses it to good advantage. Last year, Ward received 2nd team all-CIF honors, a Palomar League Honorable Mention, the CIF Sportsmanship Award, the Varsity Most Inspirational award, All-Academic Team, and captain of the USA High Performance Continental Team. “I am most proud of winning CIF along with my team,” said Ward. “We were considered the underdogs and I’ll never forget what it feels like to win a championship.” Diagnosed with type I diabetes in the eighth grade, Ward has to monitor his blood sugar during games, but that is one of the least of his concerns on the court. For Ward, the most challenging part of the game is transitioning from blocking to attacking. “You only have a matter of seconds to run off the net with the proper footwork and to prepare to attack the ball.” But it all pays off, said Ward, “when you get a kill and there is no way a defender can play the ball.” Ward sets the bar high off the court as well. He earns good grades in all his courses but enjoys the social sciences most and hopes to major in criminal justice in college. In the meantime, Ward looks forward to helping his team repeat their CIF and League wins this year, and hopes to earn the State championship as well. ¢
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, By JENNIFER SOUSA
Wranglers Square Dance Club Profile Year Started: Phone: Website: Email:
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n American institution, square dancing is alive and well in San Diego County – thanks to the Wranglers. It all started in 1973 when nine couples completed a square dancing class, and then decided to start a club so that others could join in the fun. “The group first met and danced at the Westwood Club in Rancho Bernardo,” said Don Carnahan, co-president of the The Wranglers Square Dance Club with wife Barbara. “Thus the club is officially chartered as the “Westwood Wranglers.” Although Square Dancing has been around since the early settlers came to New England, it has changed a lot over the years – with popularity fading out for a time, then revived in the 1930s by Henry Ford. Today, the Wranglers maintain the tradition, with 45 members from Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos and 4S Ranch. “The Wranglers club is a fun and friendly group of people who regularly host dances, visit other clubs (there are five other square dance organizations in North San Diego
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County), and sponsor classes,” said Carnahan. “It’s a great, safe place to meet new people and have fun. In fact, we recently had two single club members get engaged at a square dance.” Carnahan also noted that square dancing is a proven way to reduce high blood pressure and get a good cardio work out. Wranglers’ regularly offers classes for beginners and for those who want to renew their dancing skills. Although the current class – for both couples and singles – began in September, newcomers with square dancing experience are welcome to begin while the class is in progress. With instruction by accomplished dance “caller” Ray Holmes, each class is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays at Rolling Hills Elementary School, located at 15225 Penasquitos Drive. The dress is casual and the first class is free (and $5 per week thereafter). For more information, visit www.TheWranglers.org or contact Don and Barbara Carnahan at 858-748-7657 or carnahan5@cox.net. ¢
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Local Author Tells “Fearless” Tales
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or Rancho Penasquitos resident, Lily Birmingham, writing and illustrating The Adventures of Fearless Girls (from Taiwan) was a journey back to her childhood in Taiwan during the 1960s. “During the holidays in 2010, I was talking to my three sisters about Taiwan and where we grew up. We said we really should write [our stories] down. We came up with a list of over 20 events from our childhood. I started writing [the book] in January 2011. I also love art, so illustrating for the book was part of the fun,” says Birmingham. The Adventures of Fearless Girls (from Taiwan) is packed with funny stories of Birmingham and her sisters (the fearless girls) and their friends’ childhood experiences in a semi-suburban area of Taiwan called Bitan (Chinese for Emerald Lake). The book, which
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is geared towards mid-elementary school children, but can be enjoyed by all ages, gives readers a glimpse into Chinese culture while telling stories to which children of all cultures can relate. “I hope readers will learn a little about traditional Chinese culture and learn lessons from the girls’ experiences while having fun reading the book,” says Birmingham. Through the process of writing and illustrating the book, Birmingham rediscovered her love for drawing and painting and became even closer with her sisters as they relived their childhood memories. She also used her skills as a technical writer to turn the list of childhood events into a compilation of stories. As for what she hopes children take away from the stories of the Fearless Girls, it is this simple lesson: “You can have fun and be creative when you try new things. There is always something new to learn when you try
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different things,” says Birmingham. The Rancho Penasquitos Library will be displaying The Adventures of Fearless Girls (from Taiwan), as well as Birmingham’s artwork process and old photos from Dec. 1 through Jan. 31. A storytelling and book signing event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. The book is available for purchase through Birmingham’s website www.fearless-girls.com. Birmingham is currently writing and illustrating her second book, The Adventures of Fearless Girls (during Chinese Holidays). ¢
About the Author Full Name: Age: Residence: Volunteer:
Lily Birmingham 59 Rancho Penasquitos Docent Trainee at the San Diego Museum of Art
Educational Background: MS Technical Management, Johns Hopkins University; MS Civil Engineering, Cleveland State University, Retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation Hobbies: Art, reading, gardening, hiking Website: www.fearless-girls.com
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:::: LOCAL FAMILY
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by SARABETH GRAML
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ost couples feel like they have known each other forever. In the case of Rancho Penasquitos residents Mike and Christine Fillat, they practically have. The two met in the first grade, began dating fifteen years later and the rest is history. San Diego natives, the Fillat family knew they found their place in the PQ area. “We moved to PQ because we had always heard great things about the
community. We loved the location and the fact that it was in the Poway School District,” Christine noted about the couple’s move to the area 11 years ago. “PQ is just a great family community.” Simply living in the 92129 zip code isn’t enough for the Fillat’s, however. Both Mike and Christine are deeply involved in the inner workings of the community. In fact, Mike was named
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Mike and Christine Fillat Rancho Penasquitos, since 2000 San Diego Chiropractor and Stay at home Mom Kyle (14), Trevor (10), Kendall (7) December 2011 | January 2012
Volunteer of the Year by the PQ Town Council in 2009, and their enthusiasm has been inherited by their children as well. Mike and Christine have three together; Kyle, age 14, a freshman at Westview High, Trevor, 10, and Kendall, 7, both enrolled at Sundance Elementary School. Mike, a Doctor of Chiropractic for the last 17 years, is passionate for his profession, his family, and his community. Along with serving on the Foundation Board at Sundance Elementary School for seven years, he is also on the Little League Board, and has coached softball, soccer and basketball for his children as well. A graduate of San Diego State University and a teacher by trade, Christine has taken the last 14 years to raise the couples’ children and still has the time to volunteer in the classroom, library and PTA Board. She is also the co-leader for young Kendall’s Brownie Troop. The couple’s eldest son, Kyle, has been trained to work at the Community Coaching Center. He and his younger brother spend time volunteering for the children from the CCC at their baseball games. With the level of involvement and dedication the Fillat family has shown the Rancho Penasquitos community since 2000, one can only assume that the two unmentioned members of the family, Harley and Papi, the family’s dog and cat, are helping to make a difference as well. ¢
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:::: IN OUR OWN BACKYARD | Local outdoor adventures
How the Middle Class Lived? At a Glance Location:
Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead
Website:
www.sdrp.org
Address:
12655 Sunset Drive, Escondido, CA 92025 (East of the I-15, south of Via Rancho Parkway on Sunset Drive)
Hours:
Tues., Thurs., Saturday – 10 -1 p.m. Sunday – 10 - 4 p.m. (and by appointment)
Phone:
760-432-8318
Email:
sikesadobe@sdrp.org or anne@sdrp.org
Tours & Activities:
Docent tours available during regular hours. With a reservation, tours include activities for visitors (schools, adults, scouts, etc.) that reflect the social and economic conditions of a farmhouse of the 1880s, such as doing laundry, use of stereopticons, practicing manners in the sitting room, gardening, creating toys, sewing, making lavender wands, etc.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Become a docent and step into the past. Individuals are needed who either know or are willing to learn any of the tasks that supported a small farm (building a chicken coop, plow a small field, plant a garden, “put up” preserves, sew clothes, make signs, paint , tec.). Assistance is also needed to plan events, develop programs and raise funds.
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Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead Features Peek at 1880-Era Life
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an you imagine living in an 1880-era farmstead in Southern California? The Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead provides visitors the opportunity to peek into the world of Inland North County’s earliest American farmers to settle in the state after statehood was achieved. Located just off Interstate 15 near Lake Hodges at the gateway to the San Pasqual Valley Agricultural Preserve, the Sikes Adobe is a registered City of San Diego Historical Landmark and a part of the 55-mile San Dieguito River Park that extends from Julian to the Pacific Ocean. Built in 1870, the Farmstead features one of the oldest structures in the county. It sits on a 5.7 acre parcel at the head of the Mule Hill Trail, and consists of an adobe and wood frame structure, originally constructed by Zenas and Eliza Sikes as a dwelling on their wheat farm of 2,400 acres. “The Sikes Adobe is representative of the growth of California which followed the Gold Rush and December 2011 | January 2012
statehood in 1850,” said Anne Cooper, Sikes Adobe Museum Manager. “The Farmstead is significant today because it is a rare example of a middle class pioneer farm family’s dwelling. As a historic site it also presents the opportunity to interpret the last quarter of the nineteenth century as it was experienced by that family’s members.” The process of historic research and restoration of the Farmstead began in 2002 (when it was owned by the City of San Diego Water Dept.), and the fully restored farmhouse opened to the public in January 2004. The San Dieguito River Park’s volunteer docents provided tours of the house on the weekends. Furnishings in the house were minimal at the time of the October 2007 Witch Creek Fire, which burned the meticulously restored house to the ground – except for the adobe walls. “In February 2008, the San Dieguito River Park purchased the Farmstead,” Cooper said. “With the help of Federal Emergency Management Administration funding – which 92129magazine.com
covered stabilization of the remaining adobe walls – and insurance…the house was restored and reconstructed a second time. A reopening celebration was held June 26, 2010.” Visitors enter a six-room late-Victorian farmhouse with period furnishings, complete with an exhibit room that includes the Sikes family history, artifacts recovered at the site, and information on the nearby town of Bernardo (which now is covered by Lake Hodges). “Docents are available for background history and to answer questions,” Cooper said. “Guests can open our stove, try out furniture in the sitting room, sit at a writing desk, try their hands at a wash board and wash tub, operate a sewing machine treadle, rock in a rocking chair, build a tower with blocks, view a short video on the restoration and post-fire reconstruction of the farmhouse, and more.” Other activities occurring at the Farmstead include the North San Diego Certified Farmers’ Market, which is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays; a Valentine’s Day Tea; a Spring Social, and other events. School groups are welcome, and workshops are conducted periodically on such things as beekeeping and candle-making. In addition to encouraging people to visit the historic Farmstead, Cooper indicated she seeks both financial support to expand the activities and continue the research and site investigation – and volunteers to continue the restoration and serve as site docents. The Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead is open to visitors 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday (and by reservation for groups). More information is available at www.sdrp.org. To schedule a school outing, volunteer or make a donation, contact Cooper via email at anne@sdrp.org, or by phone at 760-432-8318 or 619-884-1170. ¢
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Ingredients 2 eggs ¼ c oil 1 package of Namaste Muffin Mix 1 cup Cranberry Juice 1 cup dried cranberries ¾ cup shredded coconut
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2. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. 3. In a large mixing bowl add two eggs. 4. Add ¼ cup oil. 5. Add 1 cup of cranberry juice 6. Beat wet ingredients together with wooden spoon. 7. Mix in muffin mix. 8. Mix in dried cranberries. 9. Stir really well. 10. Fill each of the muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. 11. Sprinkle the coconut flakes on top of each muffin. 12. Place a cranberry in center of each muffin. 13. Place in oven for 12 minutes. 14. Muffin tops should be light golden and firm. 15. Remove muffin tray, place on a cooling rack. 16. Wait a few minutes until cooled off a bit, slice in half and spread on some jelly or whipped cream and enjoy!
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group of five youth with autism from the Community Coaching Center, made kid-friendly CCC Muffins (Coconut Covered Cranberry Muffins) for a recipe contest hosted by Namaste Foods in which they won. This was one of many skill-building activities that CCC offers for youth with autism to connect with each other and their community. If you or a loved one eats a GFCF diet or has other food allergies, be sure to check out CCC supporters, Namaste Foods. They have a large variety of quick and simple allergy-friendly mixes that can be found at your local Whole Foods or Sprouts. Visit CCC’s website at www.communitycoachingcenter.org for more information on their program and different ways that you can get involved. ¢
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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF Adobe Hosts ‘Arch in the Park’
“Arch in the Park” – a special event sponsored by the San Diego County Archaeological Society and San Diego County Parks and Recreation held in October at the Rancho Peñaquitos Adobe – included a day of education and fun that introduced young people to the field of archaeology. In addition to tours of the restored adobe ranch house, the event featured a performance by Running Grunion (a local educator and Kumeyaay Indian), Native American tool, basketmaking and storytelling demonstrations, an excavation, and archaeological games – as well as discussions with local archeologists.
Santa, Mrs. Claus to Visit Market
Santa and Mrs. Claus scheduled their annual visit to the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market & Family Festival for Dec. 17. Parents are encouraged to bring cameras and take pictures of the kids with special guests, who will put on a 20-minute interactive sing-a-long with young and old alike. Everyone will receive candy canes and there will be bargain buys for holiday gifts, fresh produce, flowers and bakery goods for the holidays. As always there will be a balloon artist, face painter and temporary tattoos for the children, as well as the free “Penguin Treasure Hunt”. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is located at the corner of Scripps Poway Parkway and Spring Canyon Road, in the parking lot of the Innovation Charter Academy. For more information, visit www.srfm.org, www.facebook/scrippsranchfarmersmarket, or contact Bev Cassity at SRFarmersMarket@aol.com, or 858-586-7933.
CCC Starts New Baseball Program in PQ
The Community Coaching Center (a nonprofit, after school and Saturday social behavior development program for kids and teens diagnosed with autism) has recently started a year-round a baseball program in Rancho Penasquitos. The goal of the program is to serve as a social bridge between kids with differing abilities through America’s Favorite Past time. The kids learn how to play the game, be a part of a team, practice sportsmanship, and hopefully make some new friends. Most of all, the baseball program offers the opportunity to promote community inclusion and spread autism awareness in today’s youth. One Saturday a month, two teams from CCC are paired up with local young baseball and softball players from PQ to promote a fun athletic experience for the kids of CCC and youth in the PQ community.
MCHS Drama Presents Alice in Wonderland
Mt. Carmel High School’s award-winning drama department is proud to present Alice in Wonderland. The production will be a mix of the Disney version and the Tim Burton version so it debuting as an original envisioned by Diane Jones, Director of the Drama dept. There will be an array of bright colors, patterns and outlandish costumes. Performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 1-3 and Dec. 8-10, and 2 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10. Ticket prices are $8 and $12, available at www.mchsdrama. com or by calling 858-484-1180 x3366. Group rates are available. The theatre is located on the Mt. Carmel High School campus at 9550 Carmel Mountain Road in 92129.
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Lifetime Montessori School starts their 5th year
Lifetime Montessori School opened its doors for the 5th year this past September. The Montessori School welcomed returning students and new families for the school year. The school hosted a Back to School Picnic for all members of every family. Families brought blankets for a Mexican Fiesta, catered by Estella, while the children played on the playground and in the jumper. Students, parents, teachers and administrators attended the event and celebrated in a casual, fun atmosphere while discussing the children and Montessori curriculum. Director Kristin Edwards said, “We are very excited to begin another year at Lifetime Montessori. The Parents have been very supportive and the kids are so happy to be back!” In addition to its regular half and full-day programs for children ages 18 months to 6 years old, Lifetime Montessori School offers an afterschool and summer program. Tours are available by contacting the Admissions Office. For more information, call 858-759-0631 or email info@LifetimeMontessoriSchool.com.
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DGWO Meeting a Philanthropic Success
Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization September meeting guest speakers were Carol LeBeau and Susan Haber speaking on the Power of Friendship. Checks in the amount of $3,000.00 each were presented by the club to Mary’s House in Escondido – which provides transitional housing to former foster girls ages 18-24 – and to Operation American Cares – a nonprofit network of volunteers that support American Troops. Diamond Gateway Women’s Organization meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at Mt. Carmel Church of the Nazarene located at 10060 Carmel Mt. Road in 92129. For additional information call 858-484-4022.
YMCA Provides Halloween Event
Excited, costumed children and their families enjoyed the Rancho Family YMCA’s annual free Halloween event in October at the Rancho Penasquitos facility. The event featured a Haunted Trail, a Gobstacle Course, ghostly games and Halloween arts and crafts. Ghosts, ghouls and goblins of all kinds joined in to give everyone giggles and goose bumps. For more details on the Y or the other programs available, visit www.rancho.ymca.org or call 858-484-8788.
Unique Items Featured at Church Fair
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church’s 6th Annual Holiday Craft Fair in November featured a wide variety of unique gift items from more than 30 community artisans – and also showcased the professional craftsmanship of the members of the church’s Craft Ministry – a group of church members that works eight months of the year creating ornaments to fill five large Christmas trees and large holiday floral arrangements for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Their annual focus is to provide unique quality crafts at affordable prices and help people find the perfect gift. Their ministry also focuses on working with community artisans to give them an opportunity to showcase their work and to provide a diverse shopping environment for residents of several local communities. Over the 5 years the craft fair has been held, the craft ministry has raised over $32,000 for the church building fund. The 50 artisan display spaces were filled with gifts for pets (including ornaments and gourmet dog treats), unique gifts for women, a wine-themed table with ornaments, trivets and lighted decorative wine bottles, pottery, hand-painted silk scarves, photography, jewelry and more. All proceeds from the craft fair went directly to the church building fund. The church is located at 13541 Stoney Creek Road in 92129.
Youth Lacrosse Clinic at RBHS
Clean Tech Corridor Topic of Event
How to make Inland North County a clean technology corridor was the primary topic at a September “Cleantech Legislative Conference” sponsored by the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce. The conference, held at Sony Electronics in Rancho Bernardo, was followed by a networking luncheon and tour of several local clean technology companies. Clean technologies include recycling, renewable energy, green products and transportation, according to SDNCC President and CEO Debra Rosen. The conference included three sessions: • Identifying San Diego clean technology successes and opportunities. • Evaluating practices from other clusters, infrastructures and resources. • Identifying legislative action items with politicians – such as San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, City Councilman Carl DeMaio, U.S Rep. Brian Bilbray and other leaders serving as panelists. For more information, visit www.sdncc.com. facebook.com/92129magazine
San Diego Youth Lacrosse Clinic – now in its 16th year – is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 7 to Feb. 18 at Rancho Bernardo High School. Designed for athletes ages 7 to 14 (up to 9th Grade), no experience is necessary to enroll in the clinic – and first time high school players are welcome. Cost to enroll is $125 through Jan. 2 ($150 afterwards), and full equipment is required. Coaches and mentors will provide instruction on both individual skills and team concepts. For additional details or to register, visit www.paclax.org.
PUSD Hosts College Fair
Poway Unified School District high school and middle school students interested in attending college converged on the Del Norte High School campus in 4S Ranch in October to learn more about advanced educational options. The 2011 Poway Unified School District College Fair – sponsored by PUSD and the Palomar Council Parent-Teacher Association – included dozens of colleges, universities and trade schools, including the San Francisco Academy of Art Institute, Arizona State University, Azusa Pacific University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, UC Santa Cruz and many, many more.
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North County Soccer Park Offers Leagues, Classes, Training and More!
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omething for everyone...that’s what you’ll find at the North County Soccer Park! NCSP has soccer classes for children ages 18 months to 9 years (Lil’ Kickers), baseball classes for children ages 2 to 6 years (Lil’ Sluggers), youth soccer leagues for kids ages 4 to 11 years (Pee Wee Leagues), youth soccer leagues for kids ages 11 to 17 years (Junior Leagues), and men’s, women’s and coed soccer leagues (Adult Leagues). NCSP offers three different kinds of soccer fields to play on – 3v3 or 4v4 Mini Field, 6v6 Stadium Field, and grass – providing league play opportunities in all age groups, plus soccer and baseball classes for youths. Lil’ Kickers is a non-competitive, introductory soccer skills program for boys and girls ages 18 months to 9 years. Parent/child classes are offered for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Lil’ Kickers teaches your child the fundamentals of soccer – dribbling, trapping, passing, shooting – as well as child development skills such as listening and following the coach’s instructions. Lil’ Sluggers is non-competitive, introductory baseball and movement skills program for boys and girls ages 2 to 6 years. Lil’ Sluggers teaches your child the proper way to hit, throw, catch, run bases, and slide in a fun, exciting, and positive environment. Age appropriate soccer-related or baseball-related activities are at the heart of each class. Come join in the fun, improve your child’s soccer or baseball skills, boost your child’s confidence, and foster a lifetime of love for the exciting sports of soccer and baseball! NCSP is the only facility in San Diego County to offer Lil’ Kickers
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soccer and Lil’ Sluggers baseball classes. For 4-11 year old children, NCSP has weekly 4v4 soccer leagues on the minifield. For the 11-14 year olds, they can play in either a 3v3 format on the mini-field or a 6v6 one on the stadium field. There is even a dynamic 3v3 high school league for 14-17 year olds. Adults come to NCSP for the fun and the competition. NCSP offers men’s, women’s,
and coed leagues six nights a week. There are adult beginner leagues where no score or standings are kept and competitive leagues with a championship game. Open seven days a week, NCSP offers a welcoming environment and well-maintained equipment – as well as a trained, dynamic staff who want to see you and your family every week. NCSP also offers fun birthday parties – and popular, week-long youth
‘North County Soccer Park has become an icon in the soccer community.’ -Dave Brennan, NCSP Owner soccer camps three times a year. And NCSP is a strong supporter of the United States military and their families. Active military families are offered deep discounts in
their registration fees. NCSP thanks them for their service! NCSP has more class and league offerings, better service, and lower prices than any other sports facility in San Diego County. Please come join in the fun! ¢
A Little History... The North County Soccer Park is a recreational place for kids and adults of all ages and abilities to play soccer. There are two arenas that provide indoor soccer in an outdoor facility. We have top-of-the-line turf for you
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to play on. The stadium field is the largest indoor soccer arena in San Diego County and has the new kind of turf technology – Field Turf, so players can wear their soccer cleats. The smaller mini-field is fun and innovative and has brand new traditional turf so players can wear their rubber sole indoor or “tennis” shoes. There is also a large grass field with soccer goals for practice and free play. We have an indoor area for you to come in and hang out after the game, with a full concessions stand, and an office where you can come and talk to us about any questions or comments that you may have. There is always a manager on staff to help you. In February of 1986, Tom Schwartz and Mark Bentley opened the North County Soccer Park with 85 teams. In September 2000, Dave Brennan and his wife, Lynne, bought the North County Soccer Park and have been spending almost all their time making it the best place to play soccer in San Diego County. Starting out with about 800 people
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almost 20 years ago, we now have over 13,000 kids on record who have played here. Plus, there are more than 500 adults that currently play every season...and over the years, there have been thousands total. The number keeps growing every day, and we hope that you enjoy playing here at the North County Soccer Park just as much as every soccer player in San Diego! -Dave Brennan, NCSP Owner
• San Diego’s Finest Indoor Facility • Kids’ Leagues for 4-17 year olds • Men’s, Women’s & Co-Ed Leagues • Lil’ Kickers Soccer Classes (18 mon.-9 years) • Lil’ Sluggers Baseball Classes (2-6 years)
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he Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, covering over 3,600 acres of land right in the heart of the 92129 zip code, has a rich history, expansive indigenous ecosystem – and thanks to a group of park rangers and volunteers – a long and enduring future right in our backyard. A joint effort between the county and city, the protection, maintenance, and preservation of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve is spearheaded by Gina Washington, Senior City Parks & Recreation Ranger, and Paul Kucharczyk, County of San Diego Supervising Park Ranger. Washington and Kucharczyk explain the history, the challenges and the future of the Preserve and what residents can do to help keep the area natural and beautiful.
Paul Kucharczyk
County of San Diego Supervising Park Ranger Full Name: Paul Kucharczyk Position/Title: Supervising Park Ranger Age: 54 City of Residence: North Escondido, CA Years in Current Position: 9 years Education: BA in Recreation Administration w/ Outdoor Emphasis Professional Background: ’85-‘89 Agua Caliente (Park Ranger and Senior Park Ranger); ’89-‘94 Wm. Heise Park (Senior Park Ranger); ’94-‘96 Environmental Education Division (Senior Park Ranger); ’96-’00 Blue Sky Ecological Reserve and Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve (Supervising Park Ranger); ’00-‘02 Environmental Education Division (Supervising Park Ranger); ’02-present Rancho Peñasquitos Adobe and Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve (Supervising Park Ranger). Family: Son, Erik, 16 years Hobbies/Interests: Trail riding my Tennessee Walking Horse, ‘Sedona,’ all over our various open space preserves; planting trees and shrubs (natives at work and ornamentals at home); birding; collecting books relating to the history of the southwest.
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Sr. City Parks & Recreation Ranger Full Name: Gina Washington Position/Title: Senior Park Ranger Age: 37 City of Residence: Lemon Grove, CA Years in Current Position: 6 years as Senior Park Ranger, 4 as Park Ranger = total 10 years at LPCP Education: Community college and on the job experience Professional Background: Park Guide, US Army Corps of Engineers; Park Aide, Oregon State Parks Family: a wonderful husband Hobbies/Interests: I am one of Jehovah’s Witnesses so I spend a lot of time involved in our ministerial activities, which I very much enjoy.
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WITH Sr. City Parks & Recreation Ranger Gina Washington Can you give us a brief history of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve? The land that is Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve has a long history dating back to the early 1800’s. After the land changed hand many times over the years, the City of San Diego started acquiring the land in the mid 1970’s. Today, the Preserve comprises over 3,600 acres of public land and includes two coastal canyons – Los Peñasquitos and Lopez. There are nine major vegetation communities and countless bird and animal species all protected within the Preserve.
Can you give us a brief summary of your background and experience? I began my career in 1991 as a Park Guide with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Bonneville Lock & Dam in Oregon. I fell in love with interpretation and land management. I also spent several years as a seasonal Park Aide with the Oregon State Parks working in a camp ground.
How and when did you become involved with the Preserve? I was hired as a Park Ranger at LPCP with the City of San Diego Park & Recreation Department in July 2001. I was promoted to the position of Senior Park Ranger in December 2004.
What attracted you to your current position? When I graduated from High School, I knew I wanted to be a Park Ranger. You get to be a teacher, paramedic, law enforcement officer, biologist, geologist, archaeologist, etc. I love variety and it’s never the same job every day. I had always worked in provisional or seasonal positions, so when there was an opportunity to get a permanent full-time position (my dream job), I had to go for it. Once I got here I didn’t really appreciate the beauty of LPCP – coming from the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon – it was a completely different environment It didn’t take long though. There is so much diversity of habitat here, and the people I get to work with on a regular basis are amazing and wonderful.
What was your inspiration to become the Senior City Parks and Recreation Ranger? I love learning and then sharing what I have learned. There are so many opportunities as a Senior Park Ranger to discover new things. Maybe it is something about a plant species, or a new technique for habitat restoration, or just a new direction of management. To then be able to share that information in an interpretive program or in some form of publication is a real joy. It sounds a little crazy, but I also enjoy the administrative aspects of the job. As a Senior Ranger, you have a bit of influence on the different processes involved in the management of the parks and I like to be involved in that.
What do you enjoy the most about being involved with the Preserve? I really enjoy being out in the Preserve and someone who uses the trails frequently stops to talk and tells me how much they love coming to the Preserve and expresses appreciation for the work we’ve done to maintain the trails. Or when someone tells me how much they love a new trail we have built.
What is the biggest challenge facing the Preserve today? The biggest challenge facing the Preserve comes from the urban interface. Our borders are pretty much built out, so it isn’t the threat of losing major portions of land to development. The challenge is how to identify and prevent private homeowners encroaching into the preserve by extending their fence lines, planting ornamental vegetation, building decks or just tossing yard waste over their fence. There is also the problem with increased urban runoff. This is causing our riparian areas to turn into expanding wetlands because the creek that used to dry up or diminish significantly in the summer flows constantly and increasingly high. It also results in extended /repeated trail closures due to increasing storm water discharge.
Can you describe for us one of your most memorable moments in your current position? The most “ranger” moment of my career was several years ago. A contractor brought an abandoned two week old facebook.com/92129magazine
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fawn to my office that he had found at his work site. I had to keep the fawn with me all day before the deer rescue volunteers were available to take him. This little guy followed me around the office, the little tipity top of his hooves on the tile floor as he ran after me from one end of my office to the other. He nuzzled my legs and drank water from a bottle. The best moment was when he fell asleep under my desk at my feet, it melted my heart and I thought “I love my job!” I drove him out to Rancho San Diego to meet with the Project Wildlife deer team member and he just slept next to me on the seat of my pick up. That is the best and most memorable day ever!
What are your short-term and long-term goals for the Preserve? My short-term goal is to get our planned City Ranger Office constructed at the north east corner of Black Mountain and Mercy Roads. This is a gateway to both the Mira Mesa and Rancho Peñasquitos Communities. It is my hope that having a Ranger Station that people see every day will help them realize that: 1) there are Park Rangers out here and 2) the Preserve is a protected space. My long-term goals have to do with bridging the gap between human activities (i.e. recreation) and the protection of natural resources. Our first priority is the protection of the resources that are here, natural and cultural. One way to protect those resources is to promote stewardship among the communities. It is my goal to continue to maintain and establish a useable and sustainable trail network within the Preserve while minimizing the appearance of human involvement so that people can access the Preserve and enjoy all the resources without negatively impacting them. The Preserve has maintained the feeling of a rural, back country area despite the ever encroaching urban environment, and it is my goal to help keep that sense for our visitors through our land management practices. Many people don’t know this, but there is another historic adobe in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, besides the Ranch House. Many people might say, “I know that, it is the El Cuervo Ruin at the west end”. That is true but there is a third, a house that is still being lived in today. It is the Mohnike Adobe and Barn which was built by the Mohnike family when they owned Los Peñasquitos in 1910. The house is leased to Canyonside Stables. It is my goal to see this adobe and barn restored.
Are there any new programs or classes or new activities planned in the next few years at the Preserve? We don’t have any programs or classes planned. However, we are working toward
some major trail improvements in the coming years.
What are Preserve’s biggest needs or challenges in the next two years? Our biggest challenge is providing the proper amount of education about the Preserve and all other resource based open space parks to the growing population of San Diego County. Educating the public on the dos and don’ts of the Preserve, what it really is and how they can help protect it while still enjoying all it has to offer.
What type of volunteer assistance is needed at the Preserve, and how can the readers of 92129 Magazine get involved? We have a fourth Sunday of the month Weed Warrior Project. The idea is that volunteers will meet Ranger John Garwood at our Ranger office (12115 Black Mountain Road) and work to remove non-native plants throughout the Preserve. This is an ongoing project. It is best to RSVP to jgarwood@sandiego.gov or call 858-538-8066 so we know how many tools to prepare. We also have various events throughout the year, trash clean up, trail work and volunteers are always welcome. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning we have volunteers help us with different projects all over the Preserve – everything from installing fences to building bridges. We have a great group of regulars that are integral to the success of our trail program.
Anything else you wish to share with the readers of 92129 Magazine about the Preserve? I would like everyone to know that your Rangers are here to help you enjoy this beautiful, precious resource. You can contact us anytime at 858-538-8066 or email me personally with questions or concerns at gwashington@sandiego.gov . We have to close the trails of the Preserve on occasion when the trails are flooded or muddy. It isn’t just about the trails, they may appear to dry at the entrances but once in the Preserve there are areas that stay wet for a long time. No one goes through the mud which results in widening of the trail and damage to the native vegetation. I would ask that everyone comply with those closures. If you would like to be notified directly when the trails are closed and then re-opened, you can send me an email with your address and I will put you on my notification list. I just hope that all the readers appreciate how fortunate they are to be surrounded by so much beautiful open space land, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, Del Mar Mesa Preserve and Black Mountain Open Space Park. The 92129 zip code has to be the envy of every other community in San Diego for your proximity to such great places.
The Friends of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve The Friends of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve is a volunteer organization which has been protecting the preserve for more than 25 years.
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WITH County of San Diego Supervising Park Ranger PAUL KUCHARcZyK Can you give us a brief history of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve / Ranch House? The first Mexican Governor of California awarded one league of land to Captain Francisco Ruiz, a veteran Commandant of the Presidio, as a reward for his loyal service. This represents San Diego’s earliest land grant. Ruiz built a modest adobe on this land in 1824. Brigadier General Stephan Watts Kearney and his troops stopped at the Peñasquitos Ranch House after his defeat in the Battle of San Pasqual in 1846. Referred to as the Johnson-Taylor Adobe Ranch House, the building has been restored to its 1860’s vintage. The barn, built by Charles Mohnike in 1913, is the new kid on the block. In 1974, the county purchased 193 acres (surrounding the Ranch House) in the Peñasquitos Canyon as part of a County and City of San Diego Los Peñasquitos Regional Park. By the mid 1970’s, the City of San Diego also began the process of acquiring land for parkland dedicated as part of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. Today, the Preserve comprises over 3,600 acres.
Can you give us a brief summary of your background and experience? I always loved wild places and animals since I can remember. As I got older, I realized the base for all this is our various plant communities. A stint at an outdoor school as a camp counselor at Forest Falls in the San Bernardino Mountains awakened my passion for interpreting our natural surroundings, and inspired me to finish my degree and find a career pertaining to resource management. A love of the outdoors led to the stewardship of open space.
Can you describe for us one of your most memorable moments in your current position? 1) Taking the reins of a team of Belgian draft horses and driving a large buckboard through the east and west fields surrounding the Ranch House. 2) Catching a 6’ Columbian red-tailed boa constrictor near Eichar’s grave site.
What are your short-term and long-term goals for the Preserve? Continue planting native shrubs and trees. Saying “yes” to all the various groups seeking volunteer opportunities (it takes a lot of people to plant all those shrubs and trees).
How and when did you become involved with the Preserve / Ranch House? In 2002, a great opportunity came my way and I believed in what County Parks could offer. Since I began, there have been many changes at the Rancho but the essence of this place is rooted to the past.
Are there any new programs or classes or new activities planned in the next few years at the Preserve / Ranch House?
What attracted you to your current position?
The County of San Diego is committed to its citizens engaging in healthy lifestyle choices. Providing for a community garden at the rancho is one idea our parks department is considering.
The combination of natural and cultural history and the trails throughout. Also, 3,600 acres of wild land in the center of San Diego (Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve) – imagine that!
What type of volunteer assistance is needed at the Preserve / Ranch House, and how can the readers of 92129 Magazine get involved?
What was your inspiration to become a Park Ranger? Say “Park Ranger” and the title suggests a romantic, almost mythical occupation and lifestyle. I am surrounded by plants and critters – and happy people in the outdoors. I chuckle to myself when I say, “I have to go to work now.” Frankly, I can’t wait to return.
What do you enjoy the most about being involved with the Preserve / Ranch House? The variety of tasks and activities surrounding the canyon and trails, the staging area with its equestrians, cyclists and hikers, and the historical Adobe Ranch House and surrounding grounds. I get to wear many hats around here.
What is the biggest challenge facing the Preserve / Ranch House today? The Peñasquitos Creek is a large watershed that includes urban surfaces such as roofs, sidewalks, parking lots, roads and freeways, etc. All of these prevent the rainwater from soaking into the ground. This runoff flows to the lowest points. Big storms during the winter season turn this creek into a raging river that impacts the natural environment. facebook.com/92129magazine
We have many opportunities to get involved and immerse yourself in what you enjoy: 1) Rancho Docents meet monthly to share information about the history surrounding us here. They provide tours for visitors and plan for and participate in various events held here. 2) Ranch Hands volunteers cooperatively tend a flock of chickens and coop for the bounty of fresh eggs as well as the opportunity for their children to participate in rural activities. 3) Trail Patrol can be enjoyed by hikers, cyclists and equestrians wanting to combine public service with their favorite activities. 4) Community Service is welcome here, whether for high school requirements, from the ranks of scouting, and any other social or professional organization wanting to help out. For more details, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Cheryl Wegner, at 858-966-1335 or visit our website at www.sdparks.org and click on Volunteer Opportunities.
Anything else you wish to share with the readers of 92129 Magazine about the Preserve / Ranch House? The Rancho Peñasquitos Adobe courtyard is a beautiful location for special events such as weddings, receptions or family reunions. We have many of the amenities you would need to plan something special at a fraction of the price. Call the park office at 858-484-7504 to plan a memorable day. ¢
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Brats & Beer in PQ Rancho Penasquitos Recreational Council hosted its annual free Oktoberfest celebration in October at Hilltop Park Recreation Center – featuring bratwurst dinners, a beer garden, traditional German music, and folk dancing.
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Still Running After all These Years Al Baskin and the 24th Annual Invitational Cross Country Meet
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t just so happens that when a committed Rotarian and a dedicated coach get together, things get done. Back in 1988, Al Baskin’s 11-year-old son, Michael, signed up for cross country at Black Mountain Middle School, under Coach Phil Warren. At a meet, Baskin’s 8-year-old son, Joshua, was disappointed he wasn’t allowed to join the middle school meet. Coach Warren explained that there simply weren’t any local running events open to elementary kids. As Al Baskin and Coach Warren got to talking, they realized they could change that. “I offered that my Rotary Club might be able to support a community fun run for elementary and middle schools, and we were off and ‘running’,” said Baskin. With Coach Warren as race coordinator and the San Diego North Rotary Club providing the funding and volunteers, the Invitational Cross Country Meet was born. The Invitational is held each fall at Mt. Carmel High School. This year’s October 25 run marked the 24th consecutive race, making it one of the longest running community events in the county. “The run
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Name: San Diego North Rotary Specifics: Thursdays, 7 a.m. at Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club Mission: To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Contact: www.sandiegonorthrotary.org svaine@cox.net Officers: President, Shirley Vaine Secretary, Matt Mahoney mahoney@scmv.com Membership Chair, Alan Baskin albaskin@juno.com
Alan I. Baskin 64 Rancho Penasquitos Coronado San Diego North Rotary Wife, Elizabeth Baskin Step-daughter, Katy Titus Sons, Michael and Joshua Baskin
was a huge success this year,” said Baskin. “With funding cuts, there are fewer opportunities for young runners to develop and compete before high school,” he explained. “This venue provides another organized opportunity for students to excel.” District Supervisor Pam Slater-Price supported the event by providing funds for T-shirts. Over 725 runners attended, some children of past participants, competing in the 1.0 mile (grades 3-5) or 1.8-mile (grades 6-8) course. What Baskin enjoys most, he said, is “knowing that literally thousands of children have been exposed to a healthy athletic option that they can stay active with for a lifetime if they choose.” Some race participants have indeed kept at the sport beyond the Fun Run. World championship competitor Ben Bruce is an Invitational veteran, and Baskin’s own son, Michael, went on to become a four-time CIF running champion. Warren is now retired and Baskin, after 34 years in Rancho Penasquitos, now lives in Coronado. But both continue to support the 92129 community by making the Invitational happen. And they don’t do it alone. They’re especially grateful to “all of the folks in the San Diego North Rotary Club and the individuals who help Coach Warren in putting on this great event,” and they look forward to hosting over 800 runners at next year’s race. ¢ 40
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Foundation raises awareness about Metaplastic Breast Cancer to honor the life of a PQ resident by ZEENA GREGG
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lizabeth Grenier Smider was a wife, mother, doctor, and friend who touched numerous lives. In 2007, during a routine mammogram, Smider was diagnosed with metaplastic breast cancer, a rare and aggressive form of the disease. She valiantly fought the disease with multiple chemotherapy regimens, including clinical trials, and ultimately passed away on Christmas Eve, 2008. Throughout her illness, Smider inspired family, friends and numerous others who witnessed her grace and determination to battle. Although there has been significant progress in cancer research, some cancers are rapidly growing, aggressive, and resistant to standard chemotherapy treatment. Recent evidence shows that these cancers are biologically distinct and should be treated differently than other breast cancers. In her honor, Smider’s family and friends started the Elizabeth Smider Foundation (ESF) in 2009 to
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continue to fight the disease. The mission of the Foundation is to promote awareness and sponsor therapeutically relevant high impact research in drug and diagnostic discovery. In a short time, ESF has already been able to make strides in accomplishing its mission. The Foundation held a “think tank” for metaplastic breast cancer at the nation’s largest breast cancer meeting, the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. During this event, several key initiatives were recommended, including establishing a clinical trial research network and a registry for metaplastic breast cancer patients. Last year, the Foundation hosted a symposium in association with the American Association for Cancer Research 2010 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. One of the largest and most important meetings, it brings together over 25,000 oncologists and research
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scientists from all over the world. In addition, the Foundation’s symposium was granted Continuing Medical Education (CME) status, allowing attending doctors to obtain CME credit. ESF recently held its annual fundraising dinner/gala, PINKtoberfest, on October 1st. Supporters enjoyed an evening of local wine, microbrews, silent auctions, dinner, live music and a spectacular sunset. Over $16,000 was raised at the event, more than double from the prior year. “We are so very appreciative of our donors.... We were able to share knowledge and inspire more work to be done on metaplastic breast cancer,” said Vaughn Smider. To find out more information, donate or get involved, visit the website at www.ElizabethSmiderFoundation.org. The foundation is a non-profit (501[c]e[3]) and all donations are tax deductible. ¢
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Coach Has by JENNIFER FRAKES
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he Westview Wolverines girls’ basketball team is gearing up for a challenging year. After a stellar 2011 season in which they took the CIF championship and made it to the State quarter-finals, they have lost key players to college and their beloved Coach McHeffey to retirement. But with Coach Frank Quinones at the helm, none of that seems to be troubling them. “At first I was really nervous,” said team member Brittney Viboch, “but once I met Coach Q, I knew he was going to be good for our team.” Coach Quinones comes to Westview with a wealth of experience and a clear vision for the team. He coached varsity basketball for 16 years in the east county, where he consistently led his teams to the playoffs. He admires the strong work ethic and athletic commitment of his Westview colleagues and students, and looks forward to carrying on that tradition. “Every year we have a word to live by for the season,” said Quinones. “This year our theme is: ‘One Team, One Love, One Family = Ohana.” The Hawaiian word for family, “ohana” is the guiding principle behind everything Quinones teaches his players. “You’ve got to remind them constantly that they are playing for
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Westview and not the names on their back,” said Quinones. “It will never be about me or any individual; it’s about the team.” Team member Elizabeth Smith-Carpenter agrees. “The most unique thing about our team is that we are like a family,” she said. “We all get along and work hard together on the court, and you don’t see that as much with a lot of other teams.” Coach Quinones is confident this cohesiveness will continue to set the Wolverines apart on the court, and his commitment to the team has already made a strong impression. “I have no doubt that Coach Q will lead this team in a memorable, victorious, and enjoyable season,” said senior team captain Katie Buell. “I trust him 100% and have the utmost respect for him.” Quinones is welcoming others into the Wolverine family with his new club league, the Wolverine Ballers, open to aspiring players in grades 3-8. He looks forward to hosting varsity teams from far and wide at the Wolverine Invitational and So Cal Holiday Prep Classic, and, of course, leading his Wolverines in defending their CIF championship. ¢
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:::: HEALTHY LIVING Sneeze and Wheeze Free School Year
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Good Sleep Habits for Success at School
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llergies and asthma account for more than 14 million school day absences. Make sure your child doesn’t suffer or miss school by following the below advice from Dr. Kusum Sharma, a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. • Avoid Dust and Pollen Allergens: Dust mites and other allergens multiply in the class carpet, so suggest your child sit in a chair rather than on the carpet. Keeping the windows closed keeps pollen out of the classroom. • Get the Flu Vaccine: It is difficult to avoid germs at school so be sure your child gets a seasonal flu shot/nasal spray vaccine. Flu vaccine is now recommended even in people with egg allergies. Washing hands regularly and using antibacterial hand sanitizers will also help. • Watch for Exercise Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB): Physical activity during gym and recess can cause EIB, commonly referred to as exercise induced asthma. About 80 to 90 percent of those with asthma have EIB and 10 percent of people without asthma have EIB. If your child has difficulty breathing during or after exercise, see an allergist who can work with you on a prevention and treatment plan. Be sure to inform school staff and make sure your child has medication available at school. • Beware of Pet Allergies: If your child has pet allergies, advise him not to touch any furry pets that may be in the classroom. Exposure to pet dander on the clothes of other children who have pets at home can trigger symptoms in a pet-allergic child. A new seat assignment may help. • Food Safety: If your child has food allergies, tell the teacher, lunch staff and school nurse about foods that cause problems for your child. A Food Allergy Action Plan and required medications should be available at school.
good night’s sleep may be the key to good health and a successful school year. Dr. Anoop Karippot, a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, recommends the following steps.
• Establish a structured and consistent bedtime routine and schedule. • Use bed only for sleeping; avoid using it for entertainment or punishment. • Refrain from watching television, using computers or video games prior to bedtime or in bed. • Make the bedroom quiet, dark and comfortably cool. • Warm shower or bath at bedtime will help to relax. • Avoid foods or drinks that contain caffeine, such as soda, in the evening. • Refrain from going to bed hungry; a light snack may help. • Exercise helps, but avoid exercising three to four hours before bedtime.
According to Dr. Karippot, sleep disorders are highly prevalent in school-age children but often go unrecognized and mislabeled as behavioral problems. He recommends watching for symptoms of loud snoring, pauses in breathing at night, choking sounds or gasps for air, restlessness at night with tossing, turning or kicking, difficulty waking up in the mornings, sleep walking, bedwetting, uncontrollable night terrors, inability to fall or stay asleep and excessive daytime sleepiness. These children may benefit from seeing a pediatric sleep specialist.
If your child is sneezing, wheezing or itching at school and you’re not sure why, see an allergist to find out what’s causing the problem and find relief.
Dr. Kusum Sharma is the Director, Allergy & Asthma Clinics at AKANE Institute of Allergy, Asthma & Sleep Medicine located in Scripps Ranch. She specializes in seasonal, food, drug, gluten, mold, cosmetic & skin allergy, asthma, sinus problems and hives.
Dr Anoop Karippot is the Director, Snoring & Sleep Center at AKANE Institute of Allergy, Asthma & Sleep Medicine located in Scripps Ranch. He specializes in sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs,narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
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Contact Information:
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Dr. Anoop Karippot
858-412-7DOC (7362) www.AKANEinstitute.com DrSharma@AKANEinstitute.com
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Rancho Family YMCA’s Youth & Government Program
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veryone remembers when they were in school and they attended their history classes. You heard about the government, and how it “worked” but did it ever really click? The Rancho Family YMCA has a program that makes the government process something that any 9th through 12th grader can get involved in. “Help your child prepare for their future!” This is the idea behind the Youth and Government (Y&G) program at the Rancho Family YMCA. Jesse Pazdernik – the contact person for the Y&G – says that the purpose of the program is to bring the workings of state government alive to students. “This program is for any student who is interested in learning more about government and meeting new people. It is the mission of California YMCA Youth & Government to ensure that leadership, democracy, and the YMCA core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility are learned by each generation,” states Pazdernik. While being a Y&G delegate, a student learns how to speak in front of people with clarity, making sure to convey each point precisely. “The student delegate also learns how to be persuasive and improve their communication and writing skills,” adds Pazdernik. Membership in Y&G involves a wide variety of activities. Participants can be senators, assemblymen, press media, trial court
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members, and other exciting positiions. Each YMCA has their own delegation, and the Rancho Family YMCA’s delegation is brand new this year. The delegations work on bills, public speaking and fundraising, while learning about the fundamentals of government. The work, learning, and preparations that are accomplished at the local delegation level eventually lead to a trip to Sacramento, where all 2,500 participants attend. They get to work in the Capitol building for five days. “Each delegation brings a bill that the Senate and Assembly debate on. The bills go through committees, then on to the floors, and eventually (if voted “yes”) on to the Youth Governor’s desk. Once there, they can be signed into Y&G law and passed on to the actual Legislature for consideration. On the last day in Sacramento, the Youth Governor and the Secretary of State are elected for the next year,” Pazdernik adds. Registering to become part of Y&G is simple. Interested students should contact Pazdernik by emailing jpazdernik@ymca.com or by calling 858-484-8788 ext 301. After the student completes their registration, they attend weekly meetings. Pazdernik encourages parents to attend the first meeting. Additional information can be found at www.rancho.ymca.org/test/teen-programs.html or www.calymca.org. ¢
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Holiday Survival 5 Tips for a Fun, Low-Stress Season by SUZY-BETH SARVER
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oes the Holiday season conjure up that feeling of nostalgia? You know, that “Currier and Ives” kind of Christmas you had as a kid? Or do the holidays bring on a lot of additional stress and anxiety? How are you going to do it all, have it all, and be all to all people? Could you perhaps be striving for perfection? Many working families, parents and students are living in fast times with little opportunity to enjoy the holidays at all. Jam-packed schedules, financial pressures and over commitments can lead to major “Holiday Burnout”. Researching at the local library or scouring the many online resources available, local residents can find a wealth of information on how to avoid the stress and enjoy the holidays with your family. Not only can you survive, but thrive during this holiday season.
Tip #1: Make it meaningful
Volunteer: There are many people who go hungry year round in San Diego County. The holidays can be an even tougher time for many families. Find out how you can help out: www.sandiegofoodbank.org
Spend time together, not money: Bake cookies, go caroling, walk your neighborhood and take in the sights and holiday lights. Other great lowcost ideas: http://www.cheapchristmasideas.org Start a family tradition: Are you transplanted from another state, or are relatives far away? If you miss the traditions from your childhood, why not continue them here? Or start a new tradition that is all your own. Years ago, my family started a New Year’s Day beach walk and sunset viewing on the first evening of the New Year. We have years of great sunset pictures showing the sky the first night of a brand new year. Holiday tradition ideas: www.thefamilygroove.com/dec10_tradition.htm
Tip #2: Keep your home safe:
Lights: Frayed cords and over connected lights can result in fires. Check and replace any areas of concern. Trees: If your home has a live tree, keep it hydrated as much as possible. Candles and any open flames including space heaters should be kept at a distance of at least 10 feet from all trees, live or artificial. Ornaments, decorations and other materials can be a choking hazard to children and pets. Great resource: http://www. ehow.com/list_7526414_dangers-christmas-treelights.html
Space heaters/Furnaces/Fireplaces: Make sure to follow all proper safety procedures to reduce your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, fire and other hazards. Information: http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/safetyguide/ sg_heating_w001.asp
Tip #3 Stay connected:
Skype: Many great computer cameras are
now available for under $30. Log on to Skype
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and call your friends and family anywhere in the world. Talk in real time face to face on your computer. My family used it for the first time last Christmas and talked with our cousins in Florida, which was so cool! Visit: www.SKYPE.COM Facebook: Now is a great time to share your recipes, photos and holiday stories with everyone you care about. Facebook – and other social networking services – makes it so easy to stay connected! Visit: www.FACEBOOK.COM Holiday letters: Cheer up Grandpa and Grandma with all the news. Use festive paper or any of the free holiday templates available. Check out: www.familyfun.go.com/printables
Tip #4 Know your limits:
Eating right, exercising and getting enough sleep are great places to start. If you are worn down, you run the risk of getting sick and missing out on the fun. Spending too much money can stress you out too. Making a list, setting a budget and sticking to it should help alleviate any surprise bills in January.
Tip #5 Carve out time for yourself:
We all need time to decompress and de-stress. It’s essential everyday but even more so at the holidays. Figure out now what you can do to set aside some time for yourself. Downtime is essential for everyone. Turn off the TV, radio and computer and allow yourself some quiet time. Get more information at: http://www.lifescript.com ¢
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PUSD Foundation Provides Critical Support to Schools and Students
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ince being conceived and organized in 2003, the Poway Unified School District Foundation has provided more than $1.7 million in critical funding to ensure the success of local students. “Our goal is to promote getting our students ready for college, career or trade after high school,” said PUSD Foundation President Toni Kraft. “We want them to be ready for life.” Kraft stressed that the non-profit Foundation is necessary because it fills fundraising gaps for schools throughout the district. Its support is focused in three areas: ●● STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) Skills for all students. ●● College and Career Readiness. ●● Rigor, Relevance and Relationships
Supporting such a large district obviously takes a great deal of funding and sweat equity, so the Foundation currently holds two major fundraising events that bookend each year. In addition to a spring golf outing (which raised $50,000), a family-oriented event was held in October at Bernardo Winery. “We need a lot of imagination to pull these events together,” said Kraft, noting that the goal was to raise $35,000 at the October fundraiser. “We couldn’t do these things without the support of all the volunteers.” Kraft said the Foundation’s effectiveness can be seen in the many student activities and programs for which it provides funding and support: ●● Local, state and national competitions, such as DECA, Science Olympiad, and Robotics ●● Career Days and participation with industry
PUSD Foundation Profile Year Started: Address: Phone: Email: Website:
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partners, such as Women in Engineering; and field trips to Junior Achievement’s Biztown ●● College Fairs and career exploration programs ●● Student internships ●● Technology in the classrooms ●● Training and supplies for Project Lead the Way ●● And when transportation became an issue for the district, the Foundation formed TAKE (Transport All Kids Everyday) and made sure that all students who needed transportation were able to get to school. “Working hip-to-hip with site foundations and the district is what we are driven by,” Kraft said. “But we will need to stay ahead of the curve and relevant within the world of foundations.” According to Kraft, additional support is needed for the Foundation. “We need people to get involved with the Foundation financially, and with their energy. Don’t wait; get involved now,” she said. “These children are our future employees and future employers. We need to be sure they are well-educated.” For more information on the PUSD Foundation, visit www.powayusd.com/ foundation, call 858-668-4041 or email antoinettekraft@sbcglobal.net. ¢
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Smith & Ingley Bring Their Clients Integrity, Knowledge, Experience
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s top producing agents nationwide, Jim Smith & Myra Ingley credit their success to their commitment to their clients. “The combination of both our backgrounds and similar views of our responsibility to our clients to get the job done with excellence are the reasons we are so successful,” said Smith. “Our basic philosophy is to do the right thing, be honest, and be helpful — all the time.” Smith & Ingley pride themselves on providing full-service brokerage services to their clients, whether they are buying or selling, anywhere in San Diego County. Based in Rancho Penasquitos, the bulk of their business comes from their own stomping grounds, Penasquitos and the I-15 corridor. Smith, who has been working at ERA Eagle Estates Realty in Rancho Penasquitos since 1990, met Ingley while working opposite sides of a home sale; Smith represented the Seller and Ingley the Buyer. Their combined years of experience make them ready to handle any aspect of the home sale process. Smith has been involved in purchasing, repairing, and renovating homes, as well as marketing and selling them since 1976. Ingley, a real estate broker, has been involved in real estate since 1981. Her expertise includes mortgage, commercial asset management, and residential brokerage; including distressed properties and short sale negotiations. With skill and practice
in so many areas of the real estate industry, their clients and brokers alike have the utmost confidence in their expertise and professionalism. “Jim and Myra are a ‘team’ and they work extremely well together,” said their broker. “They are both dynamic, hard working people in their own right, but together they are amazing…. They provide the kind of service that people tell their friends about.” And those referrals have allowed Smith and Ingley to continue to build their business even while others are struggling to survive the slow market. Smith and Ingley share that success with their community. They volunteer their time and money to a wide range of organizations including local school foundations, extracurricular programs, sports organizations, the Los Penasquitos street fair, Poway Unified’s Adopt-a-Family program, and Meals on Wheels. All the while, they work to ensure their clients receive the best service possible. As a former seller describes, “We liked their photo by professional attitude, Lasting Expressions hard-working ethic, and Photography willingness to help us with whatever we needed. Of the two person team, at least one was always available to take our questions via phone, email, or text at any time of the day or night.” Their broker agrees. “They are not satisfied with just getting the sale. They are determined to complete the transaction with everyone’s best interests at heart, and they do it with the utmost integrity.” ¢
Jim Smith & Myra Ingley, Realtors At A Glance Jim Smith and Myra Ingley, Realtors ERA Eagle Estates Realty since 2007 9906 Carmel Mountain Road San Diego, CA 92129 www. PQhomes.com jsmith@eraeagle.com, myraingley@yahoo.com Myra – 858-386-6253 Phone: Jim – 858-449-4476 Summary More than 45 years combined experience and success in the real estate industry.
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Follow the Rule:
Green is Good! by Jim Smith, ERA Eagle Estates Realty
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hen it comes to selling your home, the first thing you should think of is the color green. Your front lawn is the first thing that the buyer will see when the Realtor drives up to your home and often your property will be defined by its first impression. Essentially, follow the rule that green is good. So, visit the local home improvement retail store or gardening shop and buy some fertilizer and a few fall flowers and dress up your home as if it were going to be on the next cover of Home Beautiful magazine. Do the same for the back yard as well, as that is often the first place the prospective buyer will visit upon entering your home. And don’t forget your neighbors. If the homes on either side of you are showcasing weedy grass and dead fronds on their palm trees, ask them nicely to please clean up their front yards at least. I have experienced several occasions when a potential buyer refused to get out of the car to view a property because the property next door or across the street was a landscaping nightmare. People who are shopping our upper middle class neighborhood are concerned about the neighbors as well. The good news is that there is a lot of good news involving local real estate. Home sales are brisk and we are seeing signs of a recovery in the market in Rancho Penasquitos. We are the premier bedroom community in San Diego and it is no surprise that we would be the first community to recover. Homes that are priced correctly and staged properly are selling quickly and that is good news for all of us. ¢
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12341 Goldfish Ct
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12376 Darkwood Rd
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13315 Via Milazzo # 2
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1823
430,000
8303 Entreken Wy
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3813
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13554 Grain Ln
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3
1693
445,000
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13222 Salmon River Rd # 104
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elcome to our first column! We, your PQ Town Council members, are excited to partner with 92129 Magazine to share information, solicit ideas, and encourage community participation. PQ is a vibrant and engaged community, and we’re only getting better. In this inaugural column, we’d like to highlight the efforts of our Public Safety Committee, which is in the process of helping our neighbors create new Neighborhood Watch (NHW) groups and revive existing ones. Our main goal is to coordinate communication between the San Diego Police Department and PQ residents through their “e-blast” system in order to help prevent crime and apprehend suspects. Take the initiative and ask your neighbors if they are already part of a NHW or if they would like to be. If you have an existing NHW, please contact us so we can add your block captain to the contact list. This is an excellent opportunity to revive or update an existing NHW group. If you don’t have one and are interested in forming one, we can help you get started. Check our web site for emerging details on the upcoming NHW community meeting with Officer Steffen of the SDPD. Keep an eye out for information on your Town Council’s many other ongoing projects, like our utility box public art, fundraising drive, and new banners around town. We are thrilled to be able to represent such an energetic and involved community, and we thank you for your continued interest in the Council. We invite everyone to register for community email updates on the Council web site or follow us on Facebook. As always, if you have questions, concerns, or suggestions, or would like to volunteer, please do not hesitate to contact us. Happy holidays! ¢ Get in touch with us! www.rpcouncil.com www.facebook.com/rpcouncil P.O. Box 720783, San Diego, CA 92172-0783 (858)430-9449 Attend a meeting: 1st Thursday of every month, 7:00pm at the DoubleTree Hotel
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Friends of Los P Canyon Reserveñasquitos e Events
Rancho Family YMCA 9410 Fairgrove Lane San Diego, CA 92129 858-484-8788 www.rancho.ymca.org
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DECEMBER EVENTS
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Hike from Camino Ruiz Trailhead 7 am - 10 am Join naturalist Mary Lueking for a moderately paced, 5 mile hike. Early morning is typically a good time to see wildlife. You will pass through varying habitat zones and make your way to the waterfall. Wear shoes suitable for portions of the trail that are steep and uneven. Rain cancels. Meet at the trailhead near the entrance to Camino Ruiz Park in Mira Mesa (11489 Camino Ruiz). Thomas Guide p. 1209 (B1) www.penasquitos.org/calendar.htm 12/17 Carson’s Crossing 8 am Join naturalist Linda King on this moderately paced loop walk to the waterfall Sycamore Crossing and Carson’s Crossing. Meet at the kiosk near 7107 Park Village Road at Celome Way, Rancho Pensaquitos. Thomas Guide P. 1188 (J7) www.penasquitos.org/calendar.htm 12/17 Miner’s Loop Trail Walk 9 am - 11 am Join hike leader Arne Johanson to hike the Miner’s Loop trail on the north face of Black Mountain Park. Meet at the Parking Staging area at 14850 Carmel Valley Road, about 1/4 mile east of its intersection with Black Mountain Road in Rancho Penasquitos. Thomas Guide p. 1169 (E7) www.penasquitos.org/calendar.htm 12/18 Shaman’s Hike 3 pm - 5 pm A short hike to a power spot where you will explore shamanic traditions of the Americas. You will learn healing, insight, and wisdom. You will do some healing work, sharing and story-telling, and make some shamanic art. This is a good opportunity for self-healing and connection with spirit through nature. Please bring a blanket to sit on and a drum or rattle. Meet at West End Parking Staging Area. www.penasquitos.org/calendar.htm
JANUARY EVENTS
For upcoming January hikes visit www.penasquitos.org/calendar.htm
RECURRING EVENTS Every Saturday 11 am & Sunday 1 pm Historic Adobe Ranch Tour (45min) Rancho Santa Maria de los Penasquitos www.penasquitos.org
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11th Annual Membership Promotion Day 100% Off Joiner Fee Polar Bear Jump at the Y For all ages 9 am - 10:30 am
JANUARY EVENTS 1/2 Vacation Fun Day Ages 5-11 9 am - 4 pm Extended Camp 7 am - 9 am & 4 pm - 6 pm 1/16 Vacation Fun Day – Ages 5-11 9 am - 4 pm Extended Camp 7 am - 9 am & 4 pm - 6 pm 1/27
Vacation Fun Day – Ages 5-11 9 am - 4 pm Extended Camp 7 am - 9 am & 4 pm - 6 pm
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Swim at the Y Ages 6 months+ In the covered, heated pool
Mondays Once Upon a Time Parent-Child Classes 5 or 6 Week Sessions Ages 2-5 and their Parent/Guardian 10 am - 11 am Wednesdays Masterpiece Memories Parent-Child Classes 5 or 6 Week Sessions Ages 2-5 and their Parent/Guardian 10 am - 11 am Fridays Y’s World of Sports Parent-Child Classes 5 or 6 Week Sessions Ages 2-5 and their Parent/Guardian 10 am - 11 am Sundays Kungchido Ages 5+ Individuals and Families Mixed Martial Arts 9:00am First Wednesday of each month Y Active Adults Book Club 11:15 am Y Program Center Conference Room
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1/5 Zumbatomics Zumba Dance class for children 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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“Paws to Read” (Grades K-6) 4 pm - 5 pm
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“Paws to Read” (Grades K-6) 4 pm - 5 pm Gold Rush Days 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Thursdays 9:30 am - 10:30 am Pre-School Storytime
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Scripps A Capella singers 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Pomerado Saxophone Quartet 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Museum of Animals 12 pm - 2 pm
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Meet Author Lily Birmingham 1 pm - 2 pm
Thursdays 3:30 pm - 5 pm “Wii” Get Crafty Crafts and Games for Ages 6-17
Friends of the Rancho Penasquitos Library Meeting 2 pm - 3 pm Adult Literary Book Club 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Holiday Story Time 1 pm - 1:45 pm
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BLOOD DRIVE 8 am - 5 pm
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Friends of the Rancho Penasquitos Library Meeting 2 pm - 3 pm
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1/19 Zumbatomics Zumba Dance class for children 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Fridays in December 1 pm - 2 pm Hatha Yoga Saturdays in January 9:45 am - 10:45 am Zumba Rancho Penasquitos Library 13330 Salmon River Road San Diego, CA 92129 858-538-8161
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