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The latest registration information A look at Miramar Reservoir Try your neighbor’s recipe 7th grader Isabel Illingworth-Guerra
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Church Profile
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Spring has come to 92129, and that means many of us are busy, busy with spring break vacations, Easter, proms, graduation, the Memorial Day holiday – and, of course, the annual Fiesta de los Penasquitos. Don’t miss the informative package of information on the Fiesta, beginning on page 32. We are proud to participate in the biggest annual event in Rancho Penasquitos, both as a sponsor and as an exhibitor. We encourage all the readers of 92129 Magazine to attend this family-oriented fun affair, and be sure to drop by and meet the staff at our booth. This issue marks the largest issue ever of 92129 Magazine, and we owe a big “thank you” to all the readers and supporters of the publication for making this happen. Our growth is in direct proportion to your enthusiasm, feedback and contributions – and we are most appreciative. Among our intriguing “don’t miss” offerings in this issue: • Lori Lum profiles a tireless volunteer, recently honored by Rancho Penasquitos Pop Warner (Page 12). • Learn how to volunteer for the local police department (Page 14). • Meet a 21-year-old Westview graduate who already is a published author (Page 15). • Zeena Gregg looks at how PQ’s small community feel attracted one family (Page 18). Of course, there is so much more. Enjoy the issue – and enjoy all the exciting spring happenings in PQ and the surrounding area.
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April 16 Rolling Hills Elementary Foundation Spring Carnival
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Earth Day Recycling and Document Shredding Fundraiser
12 noon – 4 p.m.
Attendees can enjoy games, crafts, food and live and silent auctions to fund art, music and PE programs at the school, located at 15255 Penasquitos Drive. powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/pusdrhes/
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Adobe Bluffs Elementary’s Earth Day Recycling and Document Shredding Fundraiser in the campus parking lot, accepting plastic and glass bottles. Shredding truck onsite. All proceeds benefit the Adobe Bluffs Educational Foundation. www.powayusd.com/pusdabes/
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Free Cyber Safety Community Presentation Bridging the Digital Divide: What Parents Want to Know
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Theatre on the Mount’s ‘Anything Goes!’ Various times
Performances of Cole Porter’s musical romp are throughout April. Tickets are $10 and $12, and available at www.mchsdrama.com or by calling 858-484-1180, ext. 3366. Theatre is located at 9550 Carmel Mountain Road. www.mchsdrama.com/p/productions.html
6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
San Diego Police Association sponsors a free Cyber Safety Community Presentation at Park Village Elementary School. Registration required at www.sdpolicefoundation.org/events/SafetyNet.php
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‘Under the Stars’ Party 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
6th Annual version of this fundraising event is at 12455 Nonie Terrace, and benefits the Westview High School graduation night party. More information: Peggy Keating at pegk@san.rr.com. www.westviewgradnite2011.com
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PQ Annual Spring Egg Hunt 10 a.m.
Four Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood egg hunts will begin at 10 a.m. Please attend the egg hunt at the park nearest you, and walk if possible. Parking nearby may be limited. Bring a basket and camera! Egg Hunt Locations: Penasquitos Creek Park 8021 Park Village Rd. South Village Park 14756 Via Azul
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16th Annual Fiesta de los Penasquitos
Rolling Hills Park 11082 Carlota Dr. Ridgewood Park 12604 La Tortola
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
PQ’s largest event features three stages of entertainment, food booths, exhibits, arts and crafts, and several “zones” of fun for the entire family. Located at Black Mountain Road and Twin Trails. www.rpcouncil.com
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APRIL EVENTS 4/4 – 4/8 Spring Break - No school for PUSD Students 4/11 6 p.m. PUSD School Board Meeting PUSD District Office 15250 Avenue of Science San Diego, CA 92128-3406 4/14 -23 Anything Goes! Theatre at the Mount presents its spring musical, ‘Anything Goes!’ The play opens April 14 and runs through April 23. For more information visit www.mchsdrama.com/p/productions.html 4/18
Black Mountain Middle School Fundraiser California Pizza Kitchen Have lunch or dinner until 10 p.m. at CPK in Carmel Mountain Ranch and earn 20% for BMMS.
MAY EVENTS 5/9
Kindergarten Enrollment Begins (for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year) Forms will be available online April 30. www.powayusd.com/kindergarten
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RECURRING EVENTS Every Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. 45 minute Historic Adobe Ranch Tour San Diego County Park docents lead a free guided tour of San Diego’s second oldest standing residence, Ranch Santa Maria de Los Peñasquitos. The Ranch House is located on Canyonside Drive off Black Mountain Road near I-15 between Mira Mesa and Rancho Peñasquitos. www.penasquitos.org First Wednesday of each Month at 7 p.m. Rancho Penasquitos Planning Board Meeting Doubletree Golf Resort www.rpcouncil.com First Thursday of each Month at 7 p.m. Rancho Penasquitos Town Council Meeting Doubletree Carmel Highland Resort www.rpcouncil.com Third Wednesday of each Month at 7 p.m. Rancho Penasquitos Fire Safe Council Meeting Doubletree Golf Resort http://kconway.startlogic.com/firesafe/ Fourth Thursday of each Month at 7:30 p.m Rancho Penasquitos Recreation Council Meeting Canyonside Recreation Center Every Thursday from 7 a.m to 8:15 a.m. San Diego North Rotary Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club www.sandiegonorthrotary.org (dates & events subject to change) facebook.com/92129magazine
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Tryouts PQ Soccer 2011 Olders Tryouts Apr. 14 & 19 – Boys U15/16 Apr. 26 & 29 – Boys U17/18/19 Apr. 18 & 21 – Girls U15/16 Apr. 25 & 28 – Girls U17/18/19 Rancho Bernardo Community Park www.pqsoccer.com (dates & events subject to change)
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4/2 & 4/16 10 a.m – 3 p.m. Rancho Penasquitos Pop Warner/Cheer Registration Sundance Elementary School www.rppw.com 4/4 – 4/9 Lifeguard Training Class MCHS Aquatics offers a Lifeguard Training Class with Title 22 during Spring Break. Class size is limited and hiring will occur from participants in the class for spring and summer programs. Call (858) 484-2715 or go to www.mchsaquatics.com 4/30
Penasquitos Girls Softball Closing Ceremonies Canyonside Field 5 www.pqsoftball.org
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Swim lesson sign ups 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Westview High School Pool 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Walk-in signups begin Monday through Thursday Westview High School Pool
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Pop Warner Vounteer of the Year
Tireless Leonard Enjoys Challenges, Always Willing to Help Local Groups by LORI LUM Special to 92129 Magazine
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n the 18 years that Julie Leonard has resided in Rancho Penasquitos, her commitment to her community has been unending. From the PTA to Pop Warner football, and from local track clubs and wrestling to Little League baseball, Leonard seems to have done it all. Perhaps more importantly, she appears to have loved every minute of her involvement. “What keeps me coming back is everyone works together,” said Leonard, recently named Rancho Penasquitos Pop Warner (RPPW) 2010 Volunteer of the Year. “No one is left behind doing his or her position alone.” Leonard serves as RPPW’s Football Equipment Manager, with duties including ordering, repairing, and maintaining inventory of all players’ and coaches’ equipment used during each season. Her involvement with RPPW goes back seven years, which is about the time her eldest son AJ started to play with the organization. Now, her younger son Ryan is starting his second year in flag football – and the other volunteers she works with have become like family. Beyond Pop Warner, Leonard’s sons are also involved with Little League baseball and wrestling, which keeps her actively volunteering throughout the year. Although there are often challenges to overcome, Leonard said she is never bored and notes that the one activity that has given her the greatest sense of pride is serving on the RPPW executive board. Leonard and her husband, Bruce, of 15 years enjoy spending time in the desert with their family riding dirt bikes. As well, they regularly travel to Lake Havasu for water sports and relaxation. But even in her downtime Julie Leonard Leonard can be found making a difRPPW Volunteer of the Year ference. For three years in a row she walked the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Julie Leonard for the Cure, and two years ago she crewed the event. 43 A tireless volunteer for several groups, Leonard often Rancho Peñasquitos takes on multiple projects. “I am always willing to help,” she Rancho Peñasquitos Pop Warner ¢ said. “And I love challenges.” (and many other organizations)
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Volunteers Invited to Join Police Patrols
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he’s 79 years young – and PQ residents just might see her on patrol in what looks like a police squad car. Florence Southern, the local Reserve Senior Volunteer Program volunteer administrator, has been involved with the program for more than 10 years, serving on the patrol and in administrative roles. “We are seen by the citizens in our communities; we are the eyes and ears of the (San Diego) Police Department,” Southern said. “I am amazed how
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many people tell me they see our vehicles in the areas and are grateful we are there.” The program provides daily patrols in an effort to extend the services of the police department. R.S.V.P. volunteers are in uniform and drive marked cars patrolling banks, ATMs, and schools in different areas of the city. In addition, they check-in on elderly people who live alone, and drive by homes of those on vacation.
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Other duties include enforcement of disabled parking laws, assisting at community events and taking the occasional fingerprint. The unarmed R.S.V.P. officers are required to complete 40 hours of training at the police academy, as well as pass a background check. Additional requirements include being over the age of 50, retired or semi-retired, and possessing a valid California driver’s license. The R.S.V.P. 92129 Chapter currently has 16 members working out of the Northeastern Station in PQ and is always looking for new volunteers. “All my members feel that we give back to our communities,” Southern said. “We are a large family. We care for each other. We enjoy each person’s abilities and we all have so much to give back because of our years on this loving earth.” Southern routinely patrols her own neighborhood, including Carmel Mountain, Rancho Penasquitos, and Sabre Springs. For additional information or to volunteer for the program, contact Southern at 858-487-4707. ¢
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Westview Graduate Only 21, But Already a Published Author by ZEENA GREGG
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nly 21 years old and already an accomplished author, Jessica Kirstin Dall has been writing since she was a child. “I have always had ideas for stories just pop into my head and when I get an idea I put it down on paper,” said Dall, who then quoted George Gordon Byron: “If I do not write to empty my mind, I go mad.” Her first complete novel was written when Dall was a student at Westview High School, where she graduated in 2006. Dall credits the Westview Creative Writing Club and the National Novel Writing Month Program for helping her stick with the novel until it was finished. The author’s current book “Grey Areas” was inspired by a discussion about Socrates in an American University philosophy class (she graduated from AU with a political science degree in May 2010). “I found out that ‘daimon’ (a sort of supernatural guide used by the philosopher) actually is part of where (the word)
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‘demon’ comes from, which gave me the idea of daimons/demons not being inherently good or evil – but somewhere in the middle,” she said. “It was during a time in my life where I was questioning what I really wanted to do after college and wondering if people really had one path they were supposed to follow...and ‘Grey Areas’ was born.” Part mythology, part romance, part fantasy, the book has something for everyone. The story line follows main character Willow and her friends and is set in modern-day Portland. Dall believes that people, even the bad guys, aren’t 100 percent evil, so things are never just black and white – just grey. “Grey Areas” is available through PaperBox Books Publishing
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(www.paperboxbook.com) as well as through major online book retailers such as www.Amazon.com. Dall is the daughter of Carolyn and Hans Dall of Rancho Penasquitos, and worked at the PQ library while in high school – and later, while in college, volunteered as an assistant teacher for ESL classes. These days, when she’s not writing novels, Dall works as a freelance writer and editor with www.DiscoverSD.com, a regional entertainment “e-magazine”. ¢
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PQ-based Paintball Team Focus On Sportsmanship, Camaraderie
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hen was the last time you infiltrated enemy territory to locate and destroy a high value target? If you were a member of the SoCal Ghosts Scenario Paintball team the answer would most likely be, “Last weekend!” The SoCal Ghosts is a scenario paint-
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ball team that has existed since 2004 and was originated in Rancho Penasquitos by local residents Aaron “Abomb” McDaniel and Steve “Jetski” Janetzke. The impetus for the forming of the SoCal Ghosts was when – in December of 2003 – Cindy (Aaron’s wife) saw the new neighbors across the street unpacking paintball gear from the U-Haul. If you have ever seen a paintball tournament on television, then you are familiar with the brightly colored jerseys and inflatable bunkers of tournament paintball – but that is not really what scenario paintball is at all. There is no money on the line and, while a score is kept for completing
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missions, the real focus on scenario paintball is not how many points scored but how many friends you made. Scenario paintball is played by people of all ages and generally one game spans an entire weekend. Because the focus of the game is on sportsmanship and camaraderie, it lends itself to a family friendly environment. The team has six father/son pairs and one husband and wife who play together. With fields at Miramar, Escondido, Ramona, Barona, Camp Pendleton and Alpine, there are plenty of choices for local play. The team also has taken road trips to Northern California and to Nevada. Membership in the SoCal Ghosts is open to all and is not necessarily limited to 92129 residents. For additional information, contact contact abomb@socalghosts.com or visit www.socalghosts.com. ¢
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Flamenco a Passion For PQ Resident Cobarrubia Choreographs, Teaches and Performs the Powerful Dance
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rom a very young age, Rancho Penasquitos resident Kristina Cobarrubia always felt the passion that dance brought to her life. Although she initially dabbled in several styles, it was the Carlos Saura movie Carmen that turned her attention to the powerful and mysterious genre of flamenco. The film, which Cobarrubia said still sets the bar for flamenco performance today, allowed her to see flamenco in a present-day setting and say to herself, “That is what I have been trying to do all my life!” Ever since, she has been studying, practicing, and sharing her excitement for flamenco with others. Cobarrubia, 44, currently choreographs soloist and ensemble pieces for the Eveoke Celebrate Dance Festival, the Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival, the City Heights Dance Festival, the California Ballet School, and other public and private performances. A Magna Cum
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Laude graduate of University of California at San Diego (visual arts/media), she also is a published writer. What is it that makes flamenco so special for the married mother of two children? For one thing, it is a true blending of cultures, containing influences from Moorish and Jewish cultures as well as Spanish peasants, East Indians and Africans, all of whom sought release from political and social oppression. “The songs of these melded peoples became an expression of suffering and shared experience,” said Cobarrubia. Although flamenco may appear to be glamorous and flashy, underneath all the power and rhythm are layers and layers of technique and skill. Flamenco combines intricate, small muscle movements of the hands and feet while the arms, shoulders, head, and hips are also moving. Even experienced audience members may not fully appreciate the skill it takes. Fortunately, as a tourist destination
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with Spanish and Mexican history, San Diego offers several venues where travelers and locals alike can enjoy this unique and entertaining art form. One is Costa Brava Restaurant in Pacific Beach, where she often performs, said Cobarrubia, who also offers classes for teens and adults at the Dance Connection in PB. For more information on upcoming performances and classes, visit Kristina Cobarrubia’s website: www.flamencoarana.com. ¢
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PQ’s Small Community Feel Attracted Cowarts
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Mountain climbing, skiing in Big Bear and road-trips are some of the ways the Cowart family of Rancho Penasquitos stays bonded together. John David (JD) and Christine Cowart – married almost 21 years – live with their two children, Philip (16) and KayLeigh (15) near Mt. Carmel High School, where both children are students. Originally from Houston, the Cowart family moved to San Diego 13 years ago and chose Rancho Penasquitos for its location and proximity to friends. “We love the slightly-urban, casual-suburban feel of this part of town, (plus) its moderate inland temperatures, its cultural and social blend, and the warm small-community feel we’ve always experienced, particularly in the schools,” said JD Cowart. “My job gave us the opportunity (to move to San Diego), and the beauty of San Diego did the seducing.” JD Cowart, an attorney, has been with Teradata Corporation in Rancho Bernardo as Chief Intellectual Property Counsel since 2007. Christine Cowart, an active member of American Society of Interior Designers, opened her own interior design business, Christine Cowart Interiors, in 2005. Kayleigh plays basketball for Mt. Carmel’s JV Girls team and is also a member of the track team. Philip is a level 10 competitive gymnast at the San Diego United Training Center, plays trumpet and guitar, and participates in three different bands at Mt. Carmel. The Cowarts are a fun-loving adventurous family, who enjoy travel and experiencing new cultures and cuisines. Together, they have climbed Mount Gorgonio in the nearby San Bernadino Mountains. A little farther from April | May 2011
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home, father and son have climbed Mount Whitney as well as Mount Meru (near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania). Sunny afternoons at Petco Park and skiing and snowboarding are other ways the family spends quality time together. The Cowarts’ church, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Poway, also plays a big part in their lives. The family also is involved with a local charity – Friends and Family Community Connection (FFCC) – and regularly participates in charitable events. “I have traveled to Tanzania twice with FFCC, and Philip will make his second trip to Tanzania this June. KayLeigh plans to travel to Haiti with FFCC in 2012 and while there, hope to complete a service project toward her Girl Scout Gold Award,” JD Cowart said. Music is another love the family shares together. They especially enjoy live music and frequently attend concerts by San Diego’s Jesse LaMonaca and other local musicians. Songs are such a part of their life that they even sometimes communicate using song lyrics. As a family, the Cowarts look forward to taking long road trips, logging mileage to Texas, Seattle, Vancouver, Idaho and Colorado and they are planning a trip to Iowa in the near future to visit family. “There’s something that just seems uniquely American in the freedom to point a car in whichever direction we want, drive until we’re ready to stop, and arrive wherever and whenever we’re ready to get there,” said JD Cowart. “As busy as our lives are, the time we spend together in the car on these trips is probably the best ‘family time’ we ever have.” ¢
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A Beautiful Spot At a Glance Location:
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Website:
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Surface Acres: 162 acres
Shoreline: 4 miles
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Sunrise to sunset
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Restrooms Boat Ramp Picnic Tables Barbecues Fishing Dock
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onsidered one of the most beautiful spots in San Diego, Miramar Reservoir is owned, operated and maintained by the City of San Diego. Located in the Scripps Ranch community, the dam and reservoir were completed in 1960 as part of the second San Diego Aqueduct project, according to information provided by www.sandiego.gov. Water flowing south to the reservoir originates from both the Colorado River Aqueduct and the California Aqueduct. The reservoir is adjacent to the city’s Miramar Water Treatment Plant, which serves the northern part of the San Diego. When full, the reservoir has 162 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 114 feet, and four shoreline miles. In mid-February, the water depth was about 92% of maximum. Miramar Reservoir has a water storage capacity of 6,682.4 acre feet. Though a small lake even by San Diego standards, the reservoir – typically referred to as Miramar Lake by locals – is very popular for bicycling, jogging, walking, rollerblading and picnicking. There April | May 2011
are 18 barbecues and 48 picnic tables located around the lake. A paved service road encircles the reservoir, a distance of 4.92 miles, but vehicular traffic is permitted on this road Saturday through Tuesday only. The reservoir has Florida-strain largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, sunfish – but is primarily known now as a trout lake (stocked December-March). Minimum size limit for bass is 12 inches. Fish limits are five trout, five bass, five catfish and 25 bluegill in aggregate, with no limit on other species. Anglers 16 years of age or older must have a valid California state fishing license. Other than vending machines, no concessions are available at the lake – and no overnight camping is allowed. But Miramar Reservoir provides a nearby outing in a picturesque spot To reach Miramar Reservoir from 92129, take Interstate 15 South, exit on Mira Mesa and go east. Turn right on Scripps Ranch Boulevard, then left on Scripps Lake Drive. The entrance to the lake is on the left. ¢ 92129magazine.com
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:::: YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE Susan’s Favorite
Tuscan Wild Boar Pork Stew Ingredients 2 1 3 2 1 1 1 2 12 4 6 1 to 2
tbsp extra-virgin olive oil medium onion, diced cloves garlic, green germ removed, minced lbs pork leg or shoulder meat, cut into 1½ inch cubes cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves cup hearty red wine 28 ounce can of peeled tomatoes branches fresh rosemary good-size fresh sage leaves small dried bird’s-eye peppers, crushed thick slices country-style bread cloves garlic, peeled
Directions 1. Place the oil, onion, and minced garlic in a large heavy skillet over medium heat and cook until the onion is golden at the edges, about 10 minutes. Add the pork, stir, and cook until it has taken on a slight golden edge, about 5 minutes. Add the parsley and wine, stir, and bring the wine to a boil. 2. Reduce the heat so that the wine is simmering, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat has absorbed most of the wine, about 25 minutes. 3. When the meat has “drunk” all but a little of the wine, add the tomatoes and cut them into quarters with a spatula once they are in the pan. Stir to combine the tomatoes and meat, then add the rosemary and sage, nestling them down into the tomato juices, and stir in the peppers. Bring the juices to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and cook until the meat is very, very tender and has absorbed almost all the tomato liquid, resulting in a sparse but rather thick sauce, about 2 hours. Check the meat occasionally and stir so it does not stick, breaking up the tomatoes into smaller pieces. 4. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in 1/2 cup water, just to moisten the dish. 5. Preheat the broiler. While the “scottiglia” (stew) finishes cooking, toast the bread under the broiler and rub each piece with a garlic clove. To serve, place a slice of garlic toast on each of 6 warmed plates and top with the stew. Serve immediately. Susan’s Note: We like to serve stew over pasta with bread on the side. Note: Use good-quality pork shoulder, checking to be sure it is without an excess of gristle and fat. You may also use boned fresh ham. Red pepper flakes can be substituted for the peppers. Recipe Source: Italian Farmhouse Cookbook by Susan Hermann Loomis
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To celebrate their 40th birthdays, Rancho Penasquitos residents Brian and Susan Cathers traveled to Italy. Not surprisingly, they enjoyed lots of Italian food and wine – and one of their favorite dishes while in Tuscany was Wild Boar Stew. This is the recipe that Susan found while searching for a recipe after returning home. She admits that is it is not identical to the dish sampled in Italy, but the flavors are quite similar. This spring Susan is also attempting to establish an herb garden so that she can get more flavor from simple ingredients similar to traditional Italian cooking. The Cathers’ have lived in PQ for almost 11 years – and have two children: Brendan, age 11; and Emma, age 8. Both kids enjoy cooking with their mother. ¢
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Mesa Verde 7th Grader Hopes to Sing, Write and Help Others
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future in singing, a career in journalism, traveling the world and helping people in need are just a few of 12-year-old Isabel Illingworth-Guerra’s future aspirations. Illingworth-Guerra, a 7th grader at Mesa Verde Middle School in Rancho Penasquitos, was recently crowned 7th Grade Princess after being nominated by her homeroom teacher. The award is based on a student’s character and academic standing. Nominees are required to write an essay, which is then voted on by all 7th grade students. “I wrote [about] how school is a priority, how I contribute to a positive social setting on campus, and what I do to help out in the community,” said Illingworth-Guerra, who is the daughter of Karla and Ken Hoelscher, and Gidalthi Illingworth. But of all the things in the world, Illingworth-Guerra feels singing is her favorite. “I take vocal Name: Isabel Illingworth-Guerra lessons...play guitar, and am Age: 12 currently learning piano,” School: Mesa Verde Middle School she said, adding that she th Grade: 7 performed a solo at the Parents: Karla and Ken Hoelscher, school winter concert, and Gidalthi Illingworth and played the lead Siblings: Cody, 14 role in three different Justin, 8 musicals – as well Ailyn, 2 as the lead in “Macbeth Off Kilter” with the Mesa Verde Drama Troup. In addition to singing, Illingworth-Guerra also loves to run, and plans to get into cross country events in the future. In addition, the desire to help others is a huge part of Illingworth-Guerra’s personality. “I want to donate to charities, churches, shelters,” she said. “I want to open a no-kill animal shelter for any dog, cat or other animal in the future.” Inspiration for Illingworth-Guerra comes from “God, my mom, step-dad, and Taylor Swift.” She finds encouragement from her family and church, who she said are always there when she needs them. In return, the pre-teen gives back by helping the kids in the ministry at Carmel Mountain Church where she “feels like a big sister to them.” ¢ 24
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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF Backyard Produce Helps Families in Need
Wondering what to do with the excess citrus and backyard produce in your yard or garden plot? A local group has developed a simple way of being resourceful with all of the excess fruits and vegetables. The Backyard Produce Project is run by the PPH Community Action Council, a group of community members convened by Palomar Pomerado Health to improve health in the community. The produce collected is donated to Friends and Family Community Connection for distribution to qualified families who are in need. The group has set up a variety of places for residents to donate produce: • Mondays between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Rancho Family YMCA, 9410 Fairgrove Lane, Rancho Penasquitos • Tuesdays and Fridays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. outside Building C behind The Connection Church, 14047 Twin Peaks Road, Poway • 3rd Thursdays of each month between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the back patio of The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court, Rancho Bernardo • 4th Thursdays of each month between 8:30 a.m. and 2: 30 p.m. in front of The Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo, or in front of The Connection Church, 14047 Twin Peaks Road, Poway For more information or for help with picking, contact Jane Radatz at 858-485-5449 or jradatz@att.net.
Canyon View Elementary Gala Successful
Canyon View Elementary School Foundation’s 1st Annual Dinner and Auction Gala was a big success in February, featuring an all-you-can eat Italian dinner buffet, casino-style gaming, raffle drawings, and both live and silent auctions. All proceeds from the event, held at the Doubletree Golf Resort and titled “That’s Amore,” went directly to Canyon View Elementary School to help fund a Computer Resource Lab Aide position and future needs like P.E. equipment .
Black Mountain Dance Hosts Nureyev Event
Southern California Ballet is sponsoring a celebration for the 50th anniversary of the defection from the Soviet Union by Rudolph Nureyev, who made such a huge impact on ballet and contemporary dance all over the world. The celebration is entitled “The Nureyev Effect”, and features special guest artists Corina Gil and Carlos Molina from the Boston Ballet dancing the Grand Pas de Deux in “Beauty’s Wedding.” On April 21, a Master Class is scheduled taught by Nureyev’s partner and good friend Linda Maybarduk of the National Ballet of Canada. Maybarduk has written a biography of Nureyev “The Dancer Who Flew” from a dancer’s point of view. The class and a talk with video footage of Nureyev will be given from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Black Mountain Dance Centre, 12285 World Trade Dr., Ste. L, in San Diego. Additional information is available by calling 858-674-1006. In addition, a short lecture and film is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 23 on the contemporary ballet “In the Midst of a Southern Storm” by Gregory Dawson of Lines Ballet, and on a section of “The Sleeping Beauty”, which was such a big part of Nureyev’s legacy. To register, call 858-683-3256.
Mt. Carmel Grad Heads to Harvard Medical
Cole W. Peters, a familiar name in Rancho Penasquitos community, was accepted by Harvard Medical School as a PhD candidate in Virology. The six-year program will allow Peters to chase his dream of researching immunology and virology while teaching others at the university level. As a candidate, he receives a tuition waiver as well as an annual stipend of $31,000. The Harvard program begins in August, shortly following his graduation with a Cellular Biology degree with honors from University of California Berkeley. While at Berkeley, Peters quarterbacked his intramural football team and had a passion for biking, hiking, reading, studying and playing the guitar. Some PQ residents may remember as an Eagle Scout from local Troop 667 or his performances on the Mt. Carmel High School Marching Band playing the clarinet prior to graduating in 2007. Pictured: Cole Peters with parents Ralph Peters and Mary Best, and brother Evan Peters
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Mt. Carmel High Presents ‘Anything Goes’
Mt. Carmel High School’s award-winning drama department presents “Anything Goes”, a musical romp by Cole Porter full of madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Performances are at 7 p.m. April 14-16 and 21-23, and 1 p.m. April 16 and 23. Ticket prices are $10 and $12, and are available at www.mchsdrama.com or by calling 858-484-1180, ext. 3366. The theatre is located on the high school campus at 9550 Carmel Mountain Road. Theatre at the Mount typically stages a play in the fall and a musical in the spring in order to showcase the many multi-talented students who are part of both the drama, choir and band programs. This production brings together the drama teacher, Diane Jones, as director and choreographer, the choir director, Marti Martinez, handling the musical numbers – and Garry McPherson directing the live orchestra. Assistant choreographer Grace Duffey, a freshman, said she is “thrilled to be working on her first production at Mt. Carmel.” The assistant director, Rebecca Lee, a junior, is normally found on stage but “wanted to broaden her horizons in the theatre world” and chose to cross over to the tech side. Stage Manager, Matt Davis is a senior who has been working tech for shows since he was 10 years old. He plans to study Technical Direction in college. One of the strengths of the program at Mt. Carmel is that students are given the opportunity to work every aspect of the theatre, on stage or behind the scenes and are mentored by a dedicated group of professionals and volunteers. Many begin helping out when their own children are participating but then continue guiding long after those same students have graduated and moved on. Heading the cast are seniors Dylan Gervaís as Billy Crocker, Garrett Slack as Moonface Martin, Slav Sokolov as Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, Emily Piotrowicz as Bonnie Letour and Nelson Muhn as Elisha Whitney. These actors are no strangers to Mt. Carmel audiences having been seen in previous shows such as Rehearsal for Murder, It’s a Wonderful Life and The Music Man. Many will be pursuing theatre and film in college this fall. Gervaís said, “I’m both excited and sad to be performing in my last main stage production,” Muhn echoes his feelings and adds “the theatre is my second home and my fellow thespians my extended family.” Rounding out the cast are Alexis Park, a sophomore in the role of Reno Sweeney, and Emily Votel as Hope Harcourt. Emily is debuting on stage but has been a part of choir for four years. Other cast members are, Alex Bertino, Michael Clogston, Chase Ellison, Rafael Figueroa, Dubravka Juric, Emily Martin, Logan Mason, Nicole Pinzon, Kayla Schaffroth, Jordan Ugalde, and Nick Sandoval. The ensemble includes Kris Albitre, Gaby Broughman, Kyle David, Hannah Fan, Adam Geib, Neil Hamman, Alex Heck, Laura Horton, Lydia Hunter, Sydney Joyner, Youran Lee, Emily Morris, Kristin Shamshoum, Jackson Staninger, Charles Tolley, Crystal Tolley, and Jacob Ugalde. facebook.com/92129magazine
PQ Council Enters Relay for Life Team
Rancho Penasquitos Town Council members have formed a team to race in the 2011 Relay for Life. Scheduled May 14-15 at Hilltop Community Park, 9711 Oviedo Way, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Mira Mesa/Peñasquitos gives everyone in the community a chance to help the organization save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening. The Town Council is still looking for people to join their team (ID #877577). Information about how to form a team or join the Council’ steam, contact Hernandez at 858-382-4245 or via email at giggles030553@yahoo.com; or Event Manager Bernard Mauricia at bmauricia@cancer.org, or 619-756-2231.
Rolling Hills Spring Carnival April 16
Rolling Hills Foundation’s Spring Carnival is scheduled for 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at Rolling Hills Elementary School, 15255 Penasquitos Drive. Featuring games, crafts and food, the event also includes both live and silent auctions to fund art, music and PE programs at the school.
Two Local Students Earn Science Accolades
The Science Olympiad Team from Francis Parker Middle School – including two PQ residents – placed ninth out of 85 teams at the annual San Diego Regional Science Olympiad Competition. Snigdha Nandipati and Nathan Wiggins represented the 92129 community at the event. Out of all competitors, Nandipati finished seventh in Microbe Mission, while Wiggins placed first in meteorology and 20th in Ecology. Approximately 1,200 students from 27 middle schools around the county took part in the February event at Rancho Bernardo High School.
Westview Wins 5th Girls Soccer Title in 7 Years
Senior Alyson Rohane and Junior Miranda Canales each scored two goals in the Westview High School victory over La Costa Canyon in the CIF San Diego Section Division II Girls Soccer championship in March. The top-seeded Wolverines (16-4-5) also won the 2009 Division I crown, but fell in last year’s Division II semifinals. The team allowed only one goal in its three playoff games this year. Coached by Peter Stogsdill, this is the team’s sixth trip to the CIF finals in the last seven years and fifth championship.
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ven the name has special meaning at Renaissance Village Academy. “We want to create and nurture ‘Renaissance’ men and women, citizens who understand the world around them in all its glory and diversity – the natural world, the social world, and the political world,” said Nancy Retter, RVA Director and Principal Teacher. “The best way to help children grow and learn is to create a sense of community where we all look out for one another, hence a ‘Village’. Finally, the name ‘Academy’ takes its inspiration from Plato’s Academy in Athens, where Plato taught his followers to think using the Socratic Method. Because knowledge without thought is just information, children must learn how to think about what they’ve learned, how to judge the accuracy/biases of their sources, and how to weigh conflicting information to form their own conclusions.” A private school designed to meet the needs of gifted (top 2 percent), profoundly gifted (top 0.1 percent), and highly motivated students, RVA gets kids interested again in learning.
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“We get kids excited…,” Retter said. “Often gifted students find learning easy. With little effort they can get the top grades. So they develop the idea, at a subconscious level, that any assignment or project requiring mental effort on their part isn’t worth doing.” Retter said RVA counters that situation. “We don’t teach at students, we talk to them. Learning and teaching should be a conversation, not a lecture,” she said. “It’s a shared experience of exploration and discovery. The teacher must discover where each child is in relation to the standards and expectations in order to lead them to discovering all they can truly accomplish.” Founded in March 2010, RVA is a full-time program for 4th – 8th grade, though a younger child reading at the 4th grade level can be considered. It covers all of the traditional subjects in education: Reading, mathematics, history, science, physical education, and others. Courses include drama, music, and foreign language. Math placement and pacing are based on each child’s needs. History, social studies, and science begin with the California state standards, but move beyond them to emphasize critical thinking, hands-on activities, analysis,
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Renaissance Village Academy Summer Program: RVA also offers a summer program for gifted and motivated students. The 90-minute classes include botany with a real botanist; Russian language, logic, math, Greek and Latin roots, Internet research, writing, art, and classic literature. Students can sign up for just a class or two, or for the whole day. Two sessions are scheduled: June 20 to July 8, and July 11 to 19 (meeting Monday through Thursday). Classes are open to anyone reading at the 4th Grade level or higher, regardless of age, up through 10th Grade. For more information, visit www.rsa.us.com.
and writing. English includes literature, morphology (Greek and Latin roots), syntax, debate, and writing. “Our students gain from exceptional circumstances and opportunities every single day. And one of the differences our students consistently mention is that they’re not bored,” said Retter. “High expectations are the norm. Self-esteem is built through actual achievement.” A highly experienced teacher with multiple credentials, Retter graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Russian Civilization) from University of California Irvine. She completed the Credential Program at San Diego State University and received her Masters of Arts in Teaching at National University in 2003. Retter’s overall teaching philosophy is exemplified by what she describes as the four elements that define the best experiences in education: • A “natural” teacher, who’s inherently gifted at working with kids. • A knowledgeable and intelligent teacher, with complete mastery of the curriculum. • An environment where learning is expected of students, not just encouraged. • An environment that engages students’ curiosity and desire to explore. “Public schools generally offer none of these (though exceptions can happen). Private schools have an advantage in setting their own environments, but the rest is still a matter of chance,” Retter said. “At RVA, all the elements are present. “ Retter also noted RVA takes parent involvement in school operations a step further than public schools. For example, before the start of each school year, parents are surveyed on start and end times
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for the school days. “(And) our schedule is designed to help meet the needs of working parents,” she said, which includes creative scheduling and limiting homework assignments usually to reading and meaningful review. Both physical education and foreign language training is a significant part of the RVA experience. Sensei Alan Fitzgerald of ZUltimate Self Defense Studios in Carmel Mountain teaches students three days a week – and all 5th Graders choose a language to learn (choices include: Russian, Latin, German, Chinese or Japanese). A second foreign language is later added for students. But the true RVA learning experience comes from the quality of the teaching, as developed by Retter: • RVA gives gifted children an opportunity to use their abilities and expand upon them, rather than coast along or take apparent “success” for granted. • Education at RVA involves knowledge and the application of knowledge: Thinking. Both are important and both are emphasized at RVA. • It’s common for people to underestimate the importance of true quality in teaching, particularly in the “middle school” years. But those years form the basis for all subsequent education. • One goal underlies all that students experience at RVA – they learn how to think and how to learn. “I founded Renaissance Village Academy because I’m passionately devoted to meeting the needs of gifted, profoundly gifted, and highly-motivated students. I wrote my first paper on the importance of specialized programs for gifted students when I was 15, following a family tradition of teaching,” she said, noting her years working in local schools with GATE and other programs firsthand. “These experiences inform my philosophy towards homework – less is more. Just because children are gifted doesn’t mean they need to do twice as much work as others. The quality of assignments is of greater importance than the quantity thereof.” ¢ Renaissance Village Academy is located at 9988 Hibert St., #301, San Diego, CA 92131-2480. For more information, contact Director and Principal Teacher Nancy Retter via email at director@rva.us.com or phone at 858-564-9622, or visit www.rva.us.com.
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biggest event – the 16th Annual Fiesta de los Penasquitos – takes place on Sunday, May 1, and organizers are expecting and hoping for the biggest turnout in history this year. Not only is the Fiesta free and fun, the street fair is extremely family friendly with carnival rides, lots of food, a Family Fun Zone, an Adventure Zone, arts and crafts and more. Every year since 1995, approximately 18,000 people attend the community festival in Rancho Peñasquitos – which is sponsored by the Rancho Penasquitos Town Council and all proceeds are returned to the community in the form of individual and organizational grant awards. Fair Coordinator Rozanna Zane, who has managed the event for the past five years, provides readers with some insight into what it takes to put on such a big event and what it really means to local residents and the PQ lifestyle.
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stage, skate board demonstrations, a dunk tank, two food courts, more than 150 businesses with booths, and nonprofit and service organization booths. 92129 Question: Who benefits from the proceeds of the event? PQ Fiesta: All proceeds from the event go to the Rancho Penasquitos Town Council and fund the organization’s on-going grant program (benefitting local schools, groups, organizations and individuals). 92129 Question: What are some of the most popular activities each year at the event? PQ Fiesta: In addition to the entertainment, food, traditional carnival rides, and dunk tank, the skate board demonstrations and the martial arts demonstrations get a lot of attention. 92129 Question: What is new at this year’s event? PQ Fiesta: We have a number of new food booths and a
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Key: 1. Main Stage 2. Volunteer Tent 3. Food Stands 4. Skateboard Demo 5. Moore’s Mtn 6. Game Tent 7. Stage 3 8. Game Alley 9. Food Stands 10. Stage 2 11. Food Stands 12. Blood Bank 13. Fun Zone 14. Food Stands
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Casual Relevant Authentic
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t’s casual, it’s authentic and it’s relevant. That is what people find from Pastor Ken Hoelscher and Carmel Mountain Church, where he leads the ministry. “Carmel Mountain Church is a vibrant and exciting place for kids to have fun learning about God. We are a safe haven to find and grow our faith – to become a community of Christ followers.” Hoelscher, who has spent 22 years in the ministry, holds a BA in Economics from San Diego State University and is currently working on his Masters of Divinity degree at Rockbridge Seminary. He lives with his wife of 10 years, Karla, and their three children (Cody, 14; Isabel, 12; and Justin, 8) in the Park Village neighborhood of Rancho Penasquitos. In his spare time, Hoelscher enjoys reading, playing and watching football, riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and making music on his keyboard and guitar. The church, relatively new to the area, opened its doors in December 2009 and initially held services monthly. After the grand opening in September 2010, the church started having weekly
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services. “We have seen a 32% growth in the last 60 days, and that does not seem to be slowing down,” said Pastor Hoelscher, who describes his church as the ideal place for families new to the neighborhood. “Many people are moving into the area and know that if they go to a new church, then everybody is just like them – new.” The atmosphere and culture at the church is both warm and welcoming, according to Hoelscher. Those in attendance will be treated to a well-planned service with high-energy worship music performed by quality musicians. You will hear some traditional worship music, but you may also hear a song by Cold Play, Train, Black Eyed Peas, or other Top 40 music artists. Movie and TV clips, as well as other visual props, are used to help communicate what is being taught on that day. “We are highly relevant. You won’t hear it on Sunday if you can’t use it on Monday,” the pastor said. “Our faith should make a difference in our life and the lives of the people around us.” But don’t mistake a casual atmosphere for casual worship. According to Hoelscher, “We are a casual place April | May 2011
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and a casual group of people. However, we do take our faith in Jesus Christ very seriously.” The church exists to help people find Jesus, follow Jesus and further Jesus, he said, noting that “…Whatever your personal relationship is with Jesus, Carmel Mountain Church is there to help you continue in your faith.” The church has several programs for children. Object lessons, taught by other parents, are used to teach kids about the Bible and how much God loves them. “This allows them to have fun learning about God, and they remember it,” said Hoelscher. In addition, the church will be sponsoring several special events for young people, including an Easter Egg Hunt at Hilltop Park on April 23 and sports camps in June and July, also at Hilltop. Carmel Mountain Church welcomes people of all backgrounds and faiths. Services occur every Sunday at 10 a.m. at Black Mountain Middle School, 9353 Oviedo Street in Rancho Penasquitos. For additional information, call 858-232-3544 or visit www.CarmelMountainChurch.com. ¢ 92129magazine.com
Westview Navy JROTC Marksmanship Team Shines at Nationals by RICK JORDAN, USN (ret) Special to 92129 Magazine
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estview High School Navy JROTC Marksmanship Team scored its highest ever finish recently during the national championships in Anniston, AL. The team finished 11th out of 24 teams during the Navy JROTC National Service Championship in February at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s state of the art range. More than 180 total marksmen were invited to attend the event. “Considering there are nearly 600 Navy JROTC programs across the country this was an outstanding finish for our team,” said Lance Martini, the team’s volunteer coach. “This sport takes considerable self-discipline, patience, concentration and attention to detail to excel. Our team really worked hard because they knew they had a chance to do very well here and I’m proud of these cadets and the way they responded. The best finish we’ve had in the past was 19th.” The Navy Service Championship is a two day “3x20” event where Cadets shoot 20 scored shots per day in each of the three shooting positions – prone, kneeling and standing. “Two of us have been here before so that really helps because this range is much more high tech than our practice facility and the ranges we shoot at during qualifying events,” said the team’s captain, Cadet Master Chief Petty Officer Derek Minear, a senior at Westview. “Each shot is electronically scored and
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you receive instant feedback on how you are doing which is a real plus in this sport. At local events you don’t really know your score until after you’ve finished the event and the targets are scored manually.” Other team members were fellow senior Cadet Commander Connor Oberrick and juniors Cadet Ensign Robert Marshall and Cadet Petty Officer Third Class Esther Stocking. Cadet Oberrick scored high enough to qualify for the All Service Championship, which will include the best from Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps JROTC units. This was Oberrick’s third straight trip to Navy Nationals and he’s the first Westview Cadet to qualify for the All Service Championship. “Because of Coach Martini we’ve had the most successful Junior ROTC marksmanship program in the state over the past six years,” said Cadet Oberrick. “We’ve had either a team or individual advance to Navy Nationals six straight years. No other program in the state comes close to Westview.” “All the attributes required to be a successful marksman are also the same attributes needed to excel in the classroom and it shows,” Coach Martini said. “Our former team members have been accepted to service academies, were awarded ROTC scholarships and have been accepted to major universities across the country.” Westview next participates in the State Junior Olympics in late April in Reseda, CA. ¢
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:::: MERCHANT PROFILE
Refreshing Salon 56 Team Passionate About
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alon 56 is a refreshing change to the everyday salon. Owners Jaimie Olvera and Cathy McKinney care about the client’s comfort and clients feel it the minute they walk through the door. “At Salon 56 you can expect to experience a warm, friendly environment that leaves you feeling stylish and confident,” said Olvera, a graduate of the Sassoon Academy. “Our styling team is experienced, talented and professional. Complete customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We want every client to leave our salon feeling great about the way they look.” McKinney, a national award winning color specialist who was one of five stylists chosen by L’Oreal in 2009 to attend Fashion Week in New York City, noted chemical straightening, Keratin Complex that the salon is relaxing and inviting and Smoothing Therapy by Coppola, and the services sublime. “We are passionate perms are among the services available about our craft. We at Salon 56, which wanted to create an also offers an array environment where of make-up services creativity could including bridal serflourish,” she said. vices, prom, birth~Cathy McKinney “Art is paramount day or special occato our craft. Continued education in new sion make-up. “We also have wonderful product methodology is key to staying on skin care specialists that personalize treatthe cutting edge.” ments according to clients’ needs – inSalon 56 is a full service salon for cluding peels, Microdermabrasion, and hair and skin along waxing for men and with a retail center women,” McKinney featuring hair and skin said. “We even ofcare products – with a fer make-up lessons highly trained, profesas well as prosthetic sional team of stylists. make-up applications “Every look our stylfor costume events. ists create is designed And Salon 56 is San to complement the Diego’s source for the clients bone structure, largest selection of personal desires and hair care products and lifestyle. Our styling hair accessories.” team is passionate Olvera and about what they do McKinney opened and receive advanced in-salon training to Salon 56 at 13289 Black Mountain Road stay ahead of the trends,” Olvera said. #7 in 2007, but the dream of opening the Customized hair styles, color, highfacility began 17 years ago when they first lights, low lights, color correction, began working together – and developed
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some of their priorities and philosophies for what eventually became Salon 56: • Client satisfaction as their number one priority. • They provide master stylists, top products, and make every decision with the main focus in providing the upmost total satisfaction for their clients. • They are philanthropic and support the local community continuously throughout the year. Not only did Salon 56 found Salons of Substance, a coalition of San Diego’s top 20 salons that have come together to strengthen their philanthropic presence in San Diego County, the full service salon for hair and skin sponsors a variety of events and programs to help people and organizations – such as its “Teacher That Made A Difference in Your Life” contest; fundraising “cut-a-thons” for various causes; a monthly blood drive; collecting clothing for local women’s safe shelters; and providing salon services for a variety of causes. ¢ Salon 56 is located at 13289 Black Mountain Road #7, San Diego, CA 92129. To contact Salon 56, call 858-484-5665 or email info@salon56.com. For more information, visit www.salon56.com. 92129magazine.com
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Something for
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North County Soccer Park Offers Leagues, Camps, Training and More!
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or 25 years, North County Soccer Park has provided San Diego’s families and adults with a fun, recreational arena soccer facility operated by a dedicated staff. “North County Soccer Park has become an icon in the soccer community,” said NCSP Owner Dave Brennan. “People tell me all the time how much they enjoy playing here. When I tell people I am with NCSP, I often hear personal stories about how their children grew up on our fields. As of this year, we have over 18,000 children on record of having played with us.” Brennan said at times during the year, the facility has as many as 180 teams of adults and children playing every week. Besides the league games there are 340 students in our youth classes. NCSP offers three different kinds of soccer fields to play on, providing league play opportunities in all age groups – plus soccer and baseball classes for youths. And, according to Brennan, it is the only facility in San Diego County to offer Lil’ Kickers soccer and Lil’ Sluggers baseball classes. Lil’ Kickers is a national program and is recognized as America’s leader in introducing young children to the sport of
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soccer. Classes start for children as young as 18 months old and continue up to 9 years old. The Lil’ Sluggers baseball classes are nearly identical in structure, but with the games and activities focused on throwing, batting, fielding and running the bases for children ages 2-6 years old. Brennan noted that NCSP is a privately-owned facility, and not operated by a city or athletic department. “I feel that we have more class and league offerings, better service, and lower prices than any other sports facility in San Diego County,” he said. The North County Soccer Park’s primary customers are families in the communities of Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Penasquitos, Scripps Ranch, Escondido, and Ramona. “Within those families, we offer programs for young children as young as 18 months in the form of parent/ child soccer and baseball classes. Toddlers through 9 year olds can still be in classes but with Mom and Dad on the sidelines taking pictures, enjoying a coffee and socializing with other parents,” Brennan said. “For 4-11 year old children, we have weekly 4v4 soccer leagues on the mini-field. 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 15-17 year olds.” Brennan noted that adults come to NCSP for the fun and the April | May 2011
competition. The soccer park 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, League Champs shirts given out, and a team picture taken for a wall plaque with a copy made for every player on the roster. Open seven days a week, NCSP has a busy concessions area, and a plasma TV with cable so patrons can watch soccer while waiting for the game to start. “We offer a clean environment with working and well-maintained equipment – as well as a trained, dynamic staff that wants to see you and your family every week,” Brennan said. NCSP also offers fun birthday parties for only $5 per child – and a popular, weekly youth soccer camp 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. We thank them for their service! Also, the NCSP is a great place for military commands to bring in teams for competition and camaraderie,” Brennan noted. ¢ North County Soccer Park is located at 14530 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064. Call 858-748-4260 or email fun@ncspsoccer.com, or visit www.ncspsoccer.com. 92129magazine.com
Surprises, New Venue for Mt. Carmel High School ‘Grad Nite” Mt. Carmel High School “Grad Nite” organizers have a goal of attracting 70-75 percent of the 576 graduating seniors to the annual PTSA-sponsored event – and they have big plans to make that happen. “Traditionally, the event was an all-night affair in the MCHS gymnasium and was a very labor-intensive program,” said Adriana Wilcox, MCHS PTSA 4th Vice President and “Grad Nite” chair. “Over the past few years our pool of volunteers has been diminishing, and donations are getting harder to come by due to the current economic climate.” So this year, the committee plans to move the event to what it promises is a fabulous off-campus venue, while providing the same security, entertainment, and ambience experienced at the gym (which eliminates the hundreds of volunteer hours to design, construct and tear down the campus venue). “This year we will bus students from the MCHS parking lot and take them to a secure location 15 minutes away in Sorrento Valley,” Wilcox said. “This venue offers dancing, a casino, an illusionist, and all of the same entertainment we have provided at our gym in years past.” Parent volunteers are still needed throughout the year to help with ticket Sales, fundraising, creating our website, and publicity. Volunteers will also be needed during the “Grad Nite” event for student check-in, security, coach chaperones, and food service. The graduates will be returned to the MCHS parking lot the following morning via the same luxury coaches they were transport-
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ed in to the venue. “It’s going to be fantastic!” Wilcox said. “Upon arrival at the venue around 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the seniors will have hours to enjoy hanging out and playing with friends who are going off for the next chapter of their lives. We are still keeping all the fabulous fun under wraps so the seniors will walk into the party and be absolutely ‘wowed’.” The seniors will re-board the buses at 4 a.m. and arrive back to MCHS about 4:30 a.m. Since about $10,000 is needed to fund the event, a number of fundraisers are ongoing to ensure the successful event, and supporters can get full details on merchandise and other activities available at www.mchs-gradnite.com. Ticket information can also be found on the website. ¢
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:::: REAL ESTATE WATCH
Points or No Points?
What Loan is Best For You? Below are a Few Pointers. No Point/No Fee Loans
Loans with Closing Costs
Benefits: The main benefit to a No Point/No Fee loan is that you have no out-of-pocket costs. As a result, if the rates drop in the future, you could refinance again without the need to take closing costs into consideration.
Benefits: The main benefit to paying closing costs and/or origination fees is that your rate is typically lower than a No Point/No Fee loan. You will end up saving a substantial amount of interest paid over time.
Disadvantages: The main disadvantage to a No Point/No Fee loan is that they are typically higher rates than loans with closing costs and/or origination fees. If you intend to keep the loan for a long period of time, you will end up paying more interests in the long run due to the higher rates.
Disadvantages: The primary disadvantage to obtaining a loan with closing costs and/or origination fees is the fact that it costs you more initially to obtain the loan. You must do a “break-even” analysis to determine whether or not the upfront fees outway the long-term savings.
Dave LaRose has over 12 years of lending experience. He personally handles his client’s mortgage transactions from start to finish.
Sales Activity Address
For the most comprehensive list of properties sold within the last several years, visit
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Beds Baths Est SF
Price 120,000
Address 9845 Via Monzon
Jan 10 thru Mar 15, 2011 Beds
Baths
Est SF
Price
4
3
1843
467,000
9926 Caminito Bolsa
1
1
882
11016 Via Parma
2
1
798
115,000
12885 Prairie Dog Ave
3
2
1699
475,000
10347 Azuaga St # 85
1
1
572
130,000
11138 Raju St
4
3
1826
492,500
13777 Caminito Anzio
2
1
882
139,230
13448 Salmon River Rd
4
3
2676
480,000
9859 Paseo Montalban # A
2
1
810
157,500
9276 Adolphia St
4
3
2217
529,750
10450 Caminito Sulmona
1
1
882
155,000
14325 El Vestido St
4
3
1958
490,000
10377 Azuaga St # 127
2
2
881
163,000
13565 Freeport Rd
4
3
2402
510,000
9909 Azuaga St # C201
2
1
750
175,000
9747 Benavente Pl
4
3
2062
490,000
13753 Caminito Vizzini
2
1
882
164,500
9446 Laurentian Dr
3
2
1979
507,000
9909 Azuaga St # C208
2
1
750
160,000
14945 Del Diablo Ln
3
3
2042
540,000
10367 Azuaga St # 163
2
2
881
183,000
13852 Talca Ave N
4
3
1764
515,000
9419 Fairgrove Ln # 104
2
2
927
200,000
12737 Isocoma St
4
3
1970
500,000
9408 Twin Trails Dr # 102
2
2
927
205,000
13135 Sundance Ave
4
3
2125
535,000
9439 Fairgrove Ln # 203
2
2
927
210,000
14981 Satanas St
3
3
2641
587,000
13323 Rcho Pen. Blvd # D207
2
2
833
185,000
12159 Branicole Ln
4
3
2190
600,000
13212 Salmon Rvr Rd # 106
2
2
927
205,000
8950 Adobe Bluffs Dr
4
3
2184
583,000
9378 Twin Trails Dr # 101
3
2
1082
240,000
13393 Samantha Ave
4
3
2375
600,000
7885 Via Montebello # 1
1
2
1295
283,000
14579 Calle De Newman
5
3
2546
636,500
11948 Black Mount. Rd # 30
2
2
1244
315,000
13157 Entreken Ave
4
3
2247
595,000
13721 Paseo Cevera
3
1
1064
275,000
12246 Katydid Cir
4
3
2276
660,000
9332 Babauta Rd # 89
3
3
1679
375,000
8211 Corte Las Lenas
6
4
3051
700,000
13030 Entreken Ave
3
2
1421
390,000
12305 Brassica St
4
3
2885
740,000
7820 Via Belfiore St # 3
3
3
1682
410,000
8223 Stage Coach Place
6
3
2995
740,000
11127 Carlota St
4
2
1551
430,000
7114 Sherbourne Ln
6
5
3284
750,000
14041 Davenport Ave
3
2
1624
445,000
7039 Chapala Canyon Ct
4
4
3446
730,000
7795 Via Montebello # 3
3
3
2033
446,500
8376 Alpine Ridge Rd
5
3
3121
798,500
7725 Via Montebello # 3
3
3
2033
465,000
(complete list of homes sold in 92129 at www.92129magazine.com)
Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.
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Full Service Advance Realty Offers Experience, Knowledge
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dvance Realty USA started more than 10 years ago in Baltimore, MD., and chose to differentiate itself from other real estate companies by making a conscious decision to provide significant savings to sellers. Advance Realty believes in providing full service, along with the benefit of a lower listing fee to its clients – 1.75 percent – as opposed to the traditional 3 percent fee for listing and 3 percent for selling a property. What does this mean to Advance’s clients? “It means savings,” said Greg Timms, President of Advance Realty. “Two recent transactions illustrate this clearly: A couple recently sold their beautiful home of 20 years in South Escondido overlooking Lake Hodges. Based on a traditional 3 percent fee versus Advance’s 1.75 percent, they saved over $11,000 in sales commission on the transaction. That is a significant savings. Another Advance client recently sold a home in Rancho Penasquitos and saved over $10,000!” Timms and Dan Cota, the founding partners of Advance Realty Premier Properties, embraced the low fee concept based on the real benefits provided to the company’s clients. “We believe this approach gives us a unique advantage over our competition and provides a true benefit to our clients,” said Timms. “I love
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the real estate business. In these difficult times I also love the fact that we can help those that may need to garner every dollar they can from the sale of their homes.” The Advance Realty Team provides a significant amount of experience and knowledge. Timms has over 30 years in the real estate business, including the “pioneering” days of Rancho Bernardo and Poway, as manager of the original Poway office of Walker & Lee in 1976. With more than 20 years in Rancho Bernardo real estate, Art Abbett is a true veteran. In his younger days, Art was a member of one of the first Navy Seal teams, or as they were known then – Underwater Demolition Teams. Advance’s clients can also benefit from the services of Janice Olen who specializes in representing buyers. Advance Realty is excited about being an integral and valued member of the inland community, participating in RB Alive!, the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market, Scripps Ranch Little League and as a member of both the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce and the Rancho Bernardo Business Association. Advance now has two offices serving Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Poway, Carmel Mountain, Scripps Ranch and Mira Mesa offering clients a high level of service by local agents, creative marketing, and very reasonable fees. “With our 1.75 percent
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listing fee it’s not hard to see why sellers love working with us,” said Todd Stoltenberg, Advance’s Rancho Bernardo Office Manager, “Real savings along with a high level of professional service…we have it all!” Rapidly growing Advance Realty now operates in 10 states. The company has made a quick impact including being named as the 100th Fastest Growing Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine in 2011. But, it’s the local market knowledge and management – combined with the reduced fee structure – that sets the company apart in the Inland North County marketplace. “Here at Advance Realty, we are known for our reduced listing fee and full service, consumer-driven programs,” said Eddy Delgado, Manager of Advance Realty’s Scripps Ranch/Mira Mesa office. Part of the full service provided to sellers by Advance Realty is the syndication of its listings with more than 38 real estate-related websites including Realtor. com, RealtyTrac, Zillow and many others. “This is all a part of the complete package of services, expertise and reduced fees that make Advance Realty the smart choice to sell your home,” Stoltenberg said. ¢ Advance Realty Premiere Properties in Rancho Bernardo is located in The Mercado Center at 11828 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 213, San Diego, CA 92128 and can be reached at 858-5922400 or visit www.advancerealtypremiere.com. Advance Realty Premiere Properties South in Scripps Ranch/Mira Mesa is located in the Ralphs Shopping Center at 9460-P Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92126 and can be reached at 858-437-9500 or visit www.buyselladvance.com.
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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
APRIL EVENTS APRIL EVENTS
4/ 4 – 8 Spring Break Activities/Camps
4/2
4/17
4/17
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Hike to the Waterfall The Canyoneers from the San Diego Natural History Museum will lead this short, level walk along Penasquitos Creek through sycamore and eucalyptus trees. The long walk to a waterfall located midway through the preserve is six miles round trip. Some of the oldest rock formations in San Diego County can be seen at the falls. Meet at the staging area at Black Mountain Road and Mercy Road. There is a $3 parking fee. (Thomas Guide p. 1189 (D7)) 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Miner’s Loop Trail Walk Black Mountain Open Space Park Join the Canyoneers from the San Diego Natural History Museum for a hike through chaparral to view the remains of an old arsenic mine. Wild flowers should be plentiful on this moderately challenging hike. Meet at the parking staging area at 14850 Carmel Valley Road, about ¼ mile east of its intersection with Black Mountain Road in Rancho Penasquitos. (Thomas Guide p. 1169 (E7)) 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Herb Walk with Will Bowen Learn to identify the different trees, plants, and shrubs of Carmel Mountain Nature Preserve. Find out how they were used for food and medicine by Native Americans, Spanish, and Anglo American settlers and end up with a grasp of the native flora. Meet at 4730 Fairport Way at Shorepoint Way in San Diego. (Thomas Guide p. 1208 (C2))
MAY EVENTS 5/14
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Miner’s Loop Trail Walk Black Mountain Open Space Park Join hike leader David Robinson 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 ¼ mile east of its intersection with Black Mountain Road in Rancho Penasquitos. (Thomas Guide p. 1169 (E7))
5/22 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Herb Walk with Will Bowen Learn to identify the different trees, plants, and shrubs of Lopez Canyon. Find out how they were used for food and medicine by Native Americans, Spanish, and Anglo American settlers and end up with a grasp of the native flora. Meet at the West End Parking Staging Area, 4206 Sorrento Valley Blvd. (Thomas Guide p. 1208 (C/D 5)) 48
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• 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. M-F Day Camps Ages 5-12, $145 members, $165 participants for the week. Extended Camp available 7am-9am & 4pm-6pm., $25/$31 for the week. • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gym Clinics Ages 3-15, $25 members, $35 participants per day • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Ages 16 up, Members $185, participants $210 for the week • AM/PM One Hour Classes @ various times Splash Week - swim basics and water safety skills Ages 3-12, $25 members/$35 participants for the week
• 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Swim Stroke Clinic Ages 6-14, $8 members, $10 participants for the week • 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Soccer Clinic Ages 6-11, $110 members, $140 participants for the week
4/16
Healthy Kids Day Free community event promoting kids health and activities, healthy lifestyles
4/17
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt Ages 0-12yrs; arts, crafts games, face painting, free for members, $5 per participant family.
4/30
1:30pm-4:30pm Spring Luau Funfest Summer Swim Sign-ups & 50% off joiner fee promotion Joiner fee special and summer swim registration all day. Free community Luau Funfest
MAY EVENTS 5/4
11:15 a.m. Book Club Meeting
5/6
12:15 p.m. – 2 p.m. Cinco de Mayo YAA potluck Socialize and meet new friends, enjoy tastes from around the world. All are asked to bring a healthy dish to share in keeping with our healthy living initiatives. Music, dessert and beverages are provided.
5/25
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. YAA (YMCA Active Adults) Day at Mission Bay
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Specific Events & Dates:
Preschool Craft Time - Wednesdays, 6-7pm (ages 3-5) No registration required
MAY* “Solutions to Stress-Related Health Problems” Presented by The Foundation for Wellness Professionals - May 11, 6:30-7:30am
Preschool Storytime with Marilyn Thursdays, 9:30-10:15am (ages 3-5) No registration required Internet Tutoring - Thursdays, 10-12pm Drop-in basis
EvOLvE Dance Class An expressive class that offers a fun way to exercise while learning about dance. Ages 2-5 - May 19, 11-11:30am
Toddler Storytime - Thursdays, 11-11:30am *except 3rd Thurs. (Children ages 24-36 months). No registration required
*All Adult and Children’s Programs, with the exception of the recurring events, require sign-ups. Patrons can do this over the phone by calling 858-538-8159.
Beginning Yoga - Saturdays, 9:45-10:45am Bring a yoga mat. No sign-up required Paws for Reading - 1st Friday of each Month 4-5pm A free reading-to-dogs program through San Diego Love on a Leash. Geared for K-6th Graders. *Registration Required
Weekly Events: Homework Help - Tuesdays - 4-6pm Children’s Area Gentle Yoga Class with Kathleen (Yoga Vista Studios) - Tuesdays, 1-2pm Bring a yoga mat. No sign-up required
Contact library for a complete list of events: Rancho Penasquitos Library 13330 Salmon River Road San Diego, CA 92129 858-538-8161
Homework Help - Wednesdays, 4-6pm Children’s Area
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Stinky Car? Stale Cookies? Too Many Snails? Roses Lack Luster?
Try These Helpful
Home Hints!
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onstantly bombarded with new treatments and products, many homeowners may be unaware of many great household tips that can make life a little easier – and maybe even save some money.
To assist 92129 Magazine readers, we have compiled some of our favorites to share: Stale food:
Are your cookies or donuts going stale? Here’s a surefire way to put the softness back into your favorite snack. Take one slice of bread and lay on top of the snack, seal in plastic storage container for 24 hours. The next day, your cookies will be soft, fresh and good as new. The bread will be hard as rock.
pieces that are down to the end of the wick and cemented into your holder will pop off with ease.
Odor relief:
Stinky car? Small closed room? Whiffy diaper pail? Take one cup of ground coffee (not brewed) and place on a paper plate in the stinky, confined areas for up to 12 hours. The coffee absorbs the smell and the area smells fresh and clean.
Chewing gum on carpeting:
Rub ice cubes on the soiled spot until the gum changes consistency and is hard and frozen. Once this happens, gum will crumble up for easy removal and not stain left behind.
Gardening challenges:
Are your roses lacking a little luster and zest? It could be they need some coffee! Roses love acid and coffee grounds are filled with acid and help the flowers thrive. So don’t toss those brewed coffee grounds; stir them into the top soil of your rose bushes once per week for stronger, healthier flowers.
Snails and slugs:
It can be a real challenge in 92129 to keep those pesky snails and slugs off your plants and out of your flower beds. Instead of reaching for harmful and toxic chemicals, fight back with a more gentle solution. Take your favorite liquid laundry detergent and pour a small stream around the border of your flower beds or plants. It will ward off the snails and slugs, and the smell is not unpleasant for you.
Candle wax removal:
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Remember if the issue is external, county or city vector control may be able to assist. But if you want to keep them out of your garage, lanai or patio area a great solution is moth balls, which will drive mice and rats away. Place a small amount in plastic cups or tie them in an old sock and place near openings of exposed areas. Another handy trick is to place steel wool on the corners of where your garage meets the ground. Works like a charm! The wool is too tough for the mice to dig through.
Food fixes:
How many times has the candle wax melted all over your favorite dish or candle holder? This simple solution is right in your kitchen. Place the entire dish, candle holder or whatever has candle wax in/or on it – into your freezer. Wait three hours and remove. Take a butter knife or your fingernail and “pop” off the wax. Even bottom 50
Mice and rodent issues:
Need a quick substitution for a recipe? Such as when you reach for buttermilk and don’t have buttermilk? A tablespoon of white vinegar to one cup of whole milk replicates the flavor of buttermilk and your recipe will come out as if you used the real thing. Special thanks to Susanne Munsell of Indian Wells, CA for expertise and assistance in preparing this list. Readers of 92129 Magazine are encouraged to submit their own additional household tips for use in future issues. Simply email your tips to info@92129Magazine.com
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