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BRIGHT HORIZONS tIERRASANTA MARSHALL IN THE MIDDLE

Thurgood Marshall Middle School

Up for the Challenge

Odyssey of the Mind Scripps Ranch

FACES Whitney Southwick LOCAL TALENT ALMOST GROUNDED (z)

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Marshall In the Middle

Everyone can appreciate the excitement and terror in the life of a sixth, seventh, or eighth grade student. We sit down with the people that help our young 92131 residents with the transition to mature young adults.

A LONGTIME LOVE retirement community profile CASA DE LAS CAMPANAS

IN OUR OWN BACKYARD tO THE MUSEUM! student star Richard Xu (z) your neighbor’s recipe Christie’s

Chicken Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa

A COMMUNAL AFFAIR RBBA mixer AT ZCODE LOCAL FAMILY THE WALTON FAMILY (z) home tips GETTING THRIFTY A Musical Night

Symphony in the Park Wraps Up the Season

CHANGE UP CHAMPIONS healthy living akane institute Turkey Day Basketball Tournament Take a Bite of Scripps Ranch

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:::: froM the PUBlisher

Vol. 3, No. 6

Publisher Derrick Breaux

What is the Special Ingredient?

atching each issue of this magazine come together is a very exciting thing for me. Regardless of the number of editorial meetings that we have, it is always fun to see the completed design in print. We feature local students, families, volunteers, businesses and other stories as they relate to our immediate community. We often talk about how there’s a little something for everyone inside of these pages – whether you are 4 years old or 104 years old. Many people often ask me about our community and what makes it a special place. It’s easy to run down the typical list – beautiful homes, high-ranking schools, nice people, close proximity to a lot of things, etc. We talk about these things all of the time. In fact, many of us moved to our community specifically for these things. But there’s something more. There seems to be a special ingredient that can be found in our great communities. I believe that special ingredient is volunteerism. I recently had a conversation with a friend discussing how volunteers have such a positive impact on our local town. In fact, he took it one step further and stated that our community is as nice as it is specifically because of the contribution and donation of time of local volunteers. The more I thought about it, the more I had to agree. There’s something special that happens when people donate their precious time Derrick Breaux for the greater good of the community. Volunteering comes in many Publisher forms. Some people are capable of donating great amounts of time and energy. Others have a more limited ability to donate time. The important ingredient is that contributions are in fact made – big or small. Regardless of the amount of individual time that a person can gift to the community, it’s hard to deny the huge difference that it makes. Whether you are running one of the communities’ nonprofit organizations, volunteering at local events, or simply picking up the occasional piece of litter left behind on the sidewalk, our communities are definitely better places because of the people that do it. Regards, Derrick Breaux, Publisher

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The Poway Farmers Market first opened in a vacant lot just south of Old Poway Park, and has now expanded after a new location on Midland Rd. was developed. We spoke with Market Managers Suzanne and Mark Bendixen, Rec. Supervisor Sara Heins, and Management Analyst David Richards to get the scoop.

Mothers and Daughters Giving Back

National Charity League Inc. (NCL) Poway Chapter is committed to strengthening the mother-daughter relationship through a six-year program of philanthropic work.

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Go Hard or Go Home

Everyone can appreciate the excitement and terror in the life of a sixth, seventh, and eighth grade student. We sit down with the people that help these young residents transition into mature young adults.

Del • Sol Magazine Deeply Rooted We talk with Karen Wilson, Executive Director of the Del Mar Foundation, about the foundation’s efforts to bring resources, events and programs to the greater Del Mar area.

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Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the country, and 92127 residents have a reason to get excited. We talk with 4S Ranch Lacrosse’s Liam Mbuthia about what it took to bring the exciting sport to 92127.

92130 Magazine To Serve and Protect The Northwestern Division of the San Diego Police Department exercises valor, honor, and camaraderie while protecting Carmel Valley and beyond.

92009, 92011 and 92024 Local community members and businesses alike in neighboring zip codes are featured bi-monthly. The news, photos, features and lifestyles are put in the spotlight. To find out more, go to www.zcodemags.com.

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:::: coMMUnitY calendar

things to do around 92131 january + february 2014 JANUARY JAN. 1

NEW YEAR’S DAY

JAN. 3

P.A.W.S. PET GIFT EXCHANGE Featuring an “Out with 2013 Bad Behaviors” training tips session 4 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Community Park www.scrippsranch50plus.org

JAN. 8, 9, 11

SAN DIEGO CHILDREN’S CHOIR AUDITIONS

JAN. 26

OAKWOOD ESCROW SUPER BOWL Benefitting the Ed Brown Senior Center $20 per bowler; $70 for team of four Includes two games, shoes, and lunch 11 a.m. | Poway Fun Bowl www.oakwoodescrow.com

JAN. 31

CHINESE/LUNAR NEW YEAR

$30 audition fee Jan. 8 – 9: 4 – 6 p.m. Jan. 11: 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. San Diego Children’s Choir www.sdcchoir.org

FEBRUARY

JAN. 10

FEB. 6 – 7

SRHS LITERARY MAGAZINE: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

FEB. 2

GROUNDHOG DAY SRHS TALENT SHOW

www.srhsfalcons.org

6:30 – 9 p.m. | SRHS Theater www.srhsfalcons.org

MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK

FEB. 7

Baby pictures due www.marshallmiddle.org

JAN. 17 – FEB. 16

POWPAC PRESENTS DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER Friday and Saturdays: 8 p.m., Sundays: 2 p.m. | PowPAC www.powpac.org

JAN. 18 – FEB. 23

SCRIPPS RANCH THEATRE PRESENTS FIVE COURSE LOVE Fridays and Saturdays: 8 p.m. Sundays: 2 p.m. Tickets: $28 for general admission, and $25 for students, seniors and active military. Group rates also are available. www.scrippsranchtheatre.org

JAN. 20

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

JAN. 21, 27

SRHS FOUNDATION MEETING 6 – 7:30 p.m. | SRHS Staff Lounge www.srhsfalcons.org

JAN. 22 – 26

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS ROCKIN’ EVER AFTER Jan. 22 – 24: 7 p.m. Jan. 25 – 26: 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Spanish Performance: Jan. 26, 3 p.m. Valley View Casino Center www.disneyonice.com

JAN. 25

WATERWISE GARDENER WORKSHOP 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | SRCA Community Center www.scrippsranch.org

JERABEK ELEMENTARY JOG-A-THON 9 a.m. | Jerabek Elementary School www.jerabekelementary.com

FEB. 14

VALENTINE’S DAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY ROTARY CLUB

FEB. 17

12 – 2 p.m. | Brigantine Restaurant in Poway www.powayrotary.org

PRESIDENT’S DAY

FEB. 20

EVERY THURSDAY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS

FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT 6 p.m. | Dingeman Elementary School www.dingeman.net

TASTE OF THE RANCH

Weekly fundraiser to benefit the non-profit Innovations Academy, a free, public K – 8 charter school 5 – 8 p.m. | Innovations Academy www.facebook.com/iafoodtruckthursdays

Tickets on sale starting Jan. 6 www.tasteoftheranch.org

SCRIPPS TEASERS MEETING

FEB. 21

Improve your public speaking skills, open to all 7 – 8 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Civic Association Community Center www.scrippsranch.org

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EVERY SATURDAY SCRIPPS RANCH FARMERS MARKET

ONGOING THROUGH JAN. 23 CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING No artificial trees allowed Scripps Ranch Recreation Center www.sandiego.gov

1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH MIRAMAR RANCH NORTH PLANNING COMMITTEE 7 – 9 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Community Center www.scrippsranch.org

2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH SRCA MEETING 7 – 9 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Branch Library www.scrippsranch.org

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Now up to over sixty very diverse vendors. Sponsored by the Ellen Browning Scripps Academic Fundraising Partnership, supporting children’s education. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. www.srfm.org

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BASEBALL SCRIPPS RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE ASSESSMENT DAYS Jan. 1, 18 For upper divisions only www.scrippsranchll.org

BASKETBALL SCRIPPS RANCH NATIONAL JUNIOR BASKETBALL Games played through Feb. 23 www.scrippsranchnjb.d4sportsclub.com

SAN DIEGO SOL WINTER CAMP

Jan. 2 – 3 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Sportcenter at Alliant University Register at www.sandiegosol.com/camps-clinics/camps

RANCHO YMCA BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Jan. 25 – March 15 Kids ages 4 – 5, 6 – 8, 9 – 11 Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Price: $76 for Y members | $110 for non members www.rancho.ymca.org

GOLF FARMER’S INSURANCE OPEN Jan. 23 – 26 Torrey Pines Golf Course www.farmersinsuranceopen.com

LACROSSE SCRIPPS RANCH LACROSSE SPRING 2014 Registration closes on Jan. 15 www.srlax.org

SCRIPPS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL MEN’S LACROSSE New players are encouraged to take instructional clinc, Jan. 4 – Feb. 16 Check for time/location on www.eteamz.com/scrippsranchhighschoolmenslacrosse

MULTI-SPORT MASTER YOUR SPORTS

Xtreme dodgeball, flag football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, multi and junior sports www.masteryoursports.com

RUNNING WEST COAST ROAD RUNNERS 2014 Half/Full Marathon training starts Jan. 3 Register online at www.wcroadrunners.com

SCRIPPS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD 2014 Tryouts: Feb. 22 – 28 Participation forms are due Feb. 1 to Coach Engle www.srhstrack.org

SOCCER NORTH COUNTY SOCCER PARK

Indoor soccer leagues always starting for all ages www.ncspsoccer.com

SCRIPPS RANCH SOCCER CLUB SPRING SEASON Check the website in January for spring registration information www.scrippsranchsc.com

(dates & events subject to change)

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RANCHO YMCA SOCCER LEAGUE

Jan. 25 – March 15 Kids ages 4 – 5, 6 – 8, 9 – 11 Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Price: $76 for Y members | $110 for non members www.rancho.ymca.org

SOFTBALL SCRIPPS RANCH SOFTBALL SPRING 2014 Evaluations on Jan. 11 Practice begins Feb. 3 www.srsoftball.org

TENNIS LADIES BEGINNER TENNIS CLINIC

Tuesdays 9 – 10:30 a.m. | Scripps Ranch Swim & Racquet Club www.srsrc.com/tennis.html

MEN’S TENNIS

Tuesdays 6 – 9 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Swim & Racquet Club www.srsrc.com/tennis.html

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A Longtime Love IN HONOR OF VALENTINE’S DAY, WE HAD COUPLES FROM 92131 SUBMIT THEIR STORIES OF HOW THEY MET AND FELL IN LOVE. Kurt & Debbie Sullivan

Kurt Sullivan - “After a job relocation, I inquired if my new parish had any activities for young adults. I was told of a scripture group and given the number for Debbie, the girl who ran it. I called, inquired, and went to the next meeting. Afterwards, I decided the group wasn’t quite right for me … but that Debbie was, so I called and asked her out. A first date occurred on Aug. 10, 1984, and despite another job relocation for me, and the ensuing long distance relationship, on Aug. 10, 1985 we married and remain that way twenty-eight years, two kids and a bunch of pets later.”

Andy & Carol Bleakley

Carol Bleakley - “Andy and I have been married fifty years. We first met during a seventh grade homeroom period in the Panama Canal Zone, and have had a lasting friendship ever since. Our very first date was to a freshman dance, but we really didn’t become a couple until our senior year of high school. Christmases during college, and a few weeks together during summers was sufficient for our relationship to flourish and grow. With Andy as an officer in the Navy, and me being a school teacher in the Canal Zone, we reunited during the summer of 1963, and were blissfully married on Dec. 22, 1963.”

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Norb & Janice Seufert

Janice Seufert - “We worked at a large company but never met. He saw me in the elevator but never said hello. We broke our wrists at the same time and a friend suggested I call Norb to discuss our misfortune. I had no idea what a ‘Norb’ was but called anyway. After a great conversation I was hoping he’d ask me out … but again, he didn’t have the courage. Eight months passed until that friend was meeting Norb and I joined them. That friend’s name is George and the place we worked was Grey, so our children have names that start with G!”

Cory Michel & Brittany Park

Cory Michel - “Another summer working at Clear Channel only meant one thing ... another batch of interns! Over the years I’ve seen a lot of interns come and go. Some cool, some fun, some horrible, some attractive, some repulsive, some unique and some not so much. Regardless, I always made it a point to avoid dating interns! I didn’t want to be ‘that guy’. In walks Brittany – the girl that changed it all from the second I laid eyes on her. She was by far the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. She had this presence about her that was so intriguing to me. I was completely drawn to her and was determined to get to know this girl. Regardless of her intern status, I wanted desperately to date this girl. She was my dream girl, and when she told me she had never had a boyfriend, I quickly assured her that I would be her first and last. Little did I know that after two quick dates, she would be my future girlfriend, cook, caretaker, best friend, soul mate – my future wife!”

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:::: RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PROFILE boat from Budapest to Amsterdam. While they were attracted by Casa’s facilities and services, it’s been more like “cruise-ship-living”, and they feel fortunate to have chosen Casa. As RaeLee says, “The buildings and grounds are so beautiful and well maintained, and we really value the access to on-site health care.” And Joyce says, “It’s great to be back in San Diego!”

Jody Grawey and Jane Keller Jane has been a very independent woman all her life, being active and raising her four children after her husband passed away at age thirtyfour. At age eighty-six, she agreed to move to Casa de las Campanas.

Mothers and Daughters

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Retirement Living at Its Finest

or these two pairs of mothers and daughters, having active, independent lives is a given. Choosing to reside together at Casa de las Campanas is just another step on the road of life. We have helped make their bond even stronger by providing an all-encompassing approach where living well and being well go hand in hand.

Aurelia (RaeLee) Pinger and Joyce Grayson In the early 1980s, RaeLee and her husband had just retired, while Joyce continued working as a travel consultant. Now RaeLee and daughter Joyce have called Casa de las Campanas home since August 2012. RaeLee and Joyce enjoy cruising, sailing through the Panama Canal several times, as well as around the Pacific twice. Last year, they cruised on a river

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After seeing her mother enjoying Casa over the following years, Jody and her husband added their names to the waiting list, anticipating a long wait before getting the call. To their surprise, they were invited the very next year. Though unprepared to move to Casa in their sixties, they fell in love with their apartment, the layout, and the beautiful view. In the time they’ve lived here, they’ve had the opportunity to see the “care” side of Casa in action. Jane had two serious health issues in the past two years, but in both instances, the swift action of the security and medical staff assured that Jane survived and fully recovered. For all four of these women, Casa de las Campanas has enriched their lives by offering amazing care and activities, while giving them the independence and living space to bond them even closer together. Casa de las Campanas is the only non-forprofit type A continuing care retirement community in San Diego County, celebrating over twenty-five years of excellence. 

Casa de las Campanas is located at 18655 West Bernardo Drive, off Interstate 15 in North San Diego County. To make an appointment for a tour, call Marge Pronovost at 858-592-1870.

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:::: IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

TO THE MUSEUM! Unleash Your Inner Explorer

his February is the 25th Annual Museum Month in San Diego. This year will feature top exhibits, such as The San Diego Natural History Museum’s “Real Pirates” exhibit opening Feb. 8, the Coronado Museum of History & Art will present “100+ Years of Coronado Yachting” and Mingei Museum will present “Function and Fantasy”. Getting into these events is easy, and at half the normal admission. Head to any Macy’s store and pick up a Museum Month pass, and you will be granted discounted access to more than forty museums, stretching from the Tijuana border to Oceanside. The roster of museums spans to the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, USS Midway Museum, The New Children’s Museum, Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego Museum of Art, and more. For a special Valentine’s Day date, take your significant other for romantic date at Balboa Park: enjoy a few museums, dinner at the Prado, and amazing photographic spots around the park. Or take a bayside walk down by Seaport Village and explore the USS Midway Museum. From adventurers and nature lovers, to the culture-curious, art enthusiast and more, there is something for everyone at participating museums and historical sites during Museum Month. For more information, and addresses for all forty-two museums, go to www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org. 

ENJOY THE FOLLOWING MUSEUMS WITH A FREE MUSEUM MONTH PASS FROM MACY’S Barona Cultural Center & Museum Birch Aquarium at Scripps Bonita Museum & Cultural Center California Surf Museum Coronado Museum of History & Art Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Gaslamp Museum at Wm. H. Davis House Heritage of the Americas Museum Japanese Friendship Garden Junipero Serra Museum La Jolla Historical Society Living Coast Discovery Center Lux Art Institute Maritime Museum of San Diego

Marston House & Gardens Mingei International Museum Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Downtown Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla Museum of Making Music Museum of Photographic Arts Oceanside Museum of Art Reuben H. Fleet Science Center San Diego Air & Space Museum San Diego Archaeological Center San Diego Automotive Museum San Diego Botanic Garden San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

San Diego History Center San Diego Model Railroad Museum San Diego Natural History Museum The New Children’s Museum The San Diego Museum of Art Tijuana Estuary Visitors Center Timken Museum of Art USS Midway Museum Veterans Museum & Memorial Center Visions Art Museum Warner-Carillo Ranch House & Museum Water Conservation Garden Whaley House Museum Women’s Museum of California

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:::: STUDENT STAR

PASSION MUSIC for

MEET SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD RICHARD XU, AN ACCOMPLISHED COMPOSER, VIOLINIST AND PIANIST by JENNIFER FRAKES | photos by Spark Photography

usic is a way of life for Richard Xu, an accomplished young musician and composer who is assistant principal of San Diego Youth Symphony’s symphony orchestra and first violin in Philharmonia. He has won numerous awards as a violinist and is a member of the American High School Honors Orchestra. It is with this group that Richard played at Carnegie Hall two years in a row and has been invited back for a third performance in 2014. “I have been studying violin for five and a half years and piano for six years, but my biggest interest is composing music. I composed my first piece of music after playing a game I enjoyed and wondered what it would be like if I could set my own music to it. It was a very rewarding experience, and I’ve continued composing in various genres and styles,” stated Richard. He has written over forty orchestral pieces so far and two of his pieces have been performed by different local orchestras.

Name: School: Parents: Sibling:

Richard Xu (16) Scripps Ranch High School Hongwei Xu & Sharon Li Julia Xu (23)

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Richard also enjoys imparting his musical knowledge and passion with the local community. “In the summer of ninth grade, I volunteered to teach violin and keyboard to children in the Scripps Ranch area. I was able to meet many parents and children who were warm and supportive and shared a love of music,” related Richard. He and his family have lived in Scripps Ranch for nearly a decade, and Richard loves the smalltown feel and friendliness of the area. As a student at Scripps Ranch High School, Richard’s favorite subject is computer science. “I enjoy programming and collaborating

with my friends,” explained Richard. He is also the president and founder of the Stock Market Club. He started the club as a way for students to gather together and learn more about economics and investing. In addition, Richard enjoys playing chess and throughout the years has won several trophies in chess tournaments. Looking to the future, Richard is undecided about his career path, but knows that whatever he chooses to do, music will play a large role in his life. “Someday I want to have my own studio where I can work on my music,” revealed Richard. And there is no doubt that Richard will continue to shine as he pursues his future endeavors. ¢

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:::: YoUr neiGhBor’s reciPe

Adapted from Cooking Light

Ingredients 1 1 1/2 1/4 3/4 4 1 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/3 2 2 1 8

teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon paprika teaspoon onion powder teaspoon ground red pepper teaspoon salt, divided (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves teaspoons olive oil cup diced peeled mango cup diced peeled avocado cup chopped tomato cup chopped onion tablespoons chopped cilantro tablespoons fresh lime juice tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper (6-inch) corn tortillas

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7.

Combine garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and ground red pepper in skillet at medium-high heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Rub mixture over chicken. Add oil to pan, add in chicken, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. While chicken cooks, combine mango, avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño pepper in bowl. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Remove chicken from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Heat tortillas according to package directions; top with chicken and salsa. Makes: 4 servings Total Time: 20 minutes

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About the Chef

Chef’s Name: Christie Jackson Age: 46 Family Members: Husband – Jeff, Daughters – Olivia and Elle Community of Residence: Scripps Ranch Hobbies/ Interests: Tennis, volleyball, skiing, running, crafts, Becky’s Gift Toy Drive Favorite Local Activity: Running at Miramar Lake, hiking to Potato Chip Rock, watching our daughters’ sports events, Scripps Ranch tennis leagues, Scripps Ranch Farmer’s Market, and Scripps Ranch 4th of July Fun Run and parade. About the Recipe: This recipe is quick, light and easy for week night dinners. All members of my family request it. I also bring just the salsa with tortilla chips as a tasty appetizer to events! ¢

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photos by Tyler McElhaney

n late November, ZCode Media hosted a mixer for the Rancho Bernardo Business Association (RBBA) at our headquarters. For the first time, there was a record of 185 members and guests in attendance. RB Honorary Mayor Alex Monroe kicked off the night with a thank you to the hosts and attendees. There were door prizes that were won, including a bottle of wine and an enticing gift basket. Miguel’s catered with delicious finger foods and chips and dip, and live music was provided by the Sandy Devito Combo. Special guests included Miss Rancho Bernardo, Katherine Da Silva, and Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen, Kayla Anderson. It was a fantastic night, filled with good food, new friends, and lots of networking. Visit www.rbbusinessassociation.com to keep up with news and upcoming events from the RBBA. ¢

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:::: LOCAL FAMILY

Gifted FAMILY

Applauding the Walton Family for Their Admirable Acts by LINDA FRABL | photos by Spark Photography

he gifted Walton family makes us want to dance and Not surprisingly, the parents met while doing their own dazzling cheer. Case in point: youngest daughter Carly, 11, dances cheers for opposing teams at an SDSU football game – Ed was wearing competitively for the San Diego Dance Centre, and has brown and gold and rooting for the Cowboys, and Becky was wearing performed with many local theatrical groups. Her older sister Kailey, 13, black and red and rooting for the Aztecs. Becky recalled, “Two years is on the SoCal Select Competitive later we met again at a Christmas Parents: Ed Walton (52) and Becky Walton (47) Cheer Team, and was nominated party, and the rest is history.” Community: Heatherwood; living in Scripps Ranch for 18 years for best supporting actress for Speaking of Christmas, Hometown: Ed – Rock Springs, WY; Becky – San Diego, CA her role as Mrs. Teavee in the in Becky started a holiday season Profession: Ed – Director of Engineering & Project Development for the STAR Repertory Theatre’s toy drive for cancer patients four the City of Coronado; Becky – Housewife and Chauffeur production of Willy Wonka. Even years ago with her friend Christie Children: Kailey Walton (13) – 8th grade at Marshall Middle School, Jackson, called “Becky’s Gift.” She one of the two family dogs, a Carly Walton (11) – 6th grade at Marshall Middle School yorkie named Gingy, caught the elaborated, “We want the cancer entertainment bug and played Toto patients to focus on their treatment in the Broadway Theater Arts Academy’s production of The Wizard of Oz. and to get better, and not worry about the shopping and financial Proud parents Ed and Becky regularly cheer for their dazzling brood. pressures of the season. So we give families the opportunity

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to select gifts for their loved ones during the holidays while receiving treatment for cancer.” Becky distributes the toys to the Oncology Associates of San Diego and the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. Becky isn’t the only Walton improving the lives of San Diegans – Ed is the director of engineering and project development for the City of Coronado, and oversees the Capital Improvement Programs for the city’s streets, sewers, storm drains and buildings. He and

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Becky moved to 92131’s Heatherwood neighborhood eighteen years ago because, as Ed explained, “We were looking for a place to settle down and raise kids; someplace safe, well-maintained and with excellent schools. This is a great family-oriented community.” In his free time, Ed enjoys playing tennis, golfing and skiing whenever possible. Becky plays tennis for various local leagues, volunteers at Marshall Middle School and creates her own custom jewelry. The Walton parents also love attending their daughters’ various performances. Now let’s all applaud the Waltons for their admirable acts! ¢

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:::: coMMUnitY stUff Little Jumps, Big Changes!

During the month of February, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego will hold its 3rd Annual Little Jumps, BIG Changes campaign. Little Jumps provides lessons and knowledge to club members about how to lead active and healthier lifestyles, while also raising funds to support the Clubs’ three priority outcomes: academic success, character development and healthy lifestyles. According to the Boys & Girls Clubs, this campaign is very important, given the alarming national statistics of childhood obesity and the serious health risks our youth face, such as diabetes and heart disease. They are asking everyone to make a minimum $15 donation to support the 25,000 youth served annually by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. To make a donation or for more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Diego head over to www.sdyouth.org/littlejumps.aspx.

PowPAC Presents “Don’t Dress for Dinner”

Bernard is hoping to entertain his Parisian mistress for the weekend in his stylishly converted French farmhouse. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook, is in the process of packing his wife, Jacqueline, off to her mother, and has even invited his best friend, Robert, as a suitable alibi. What could possibly go wrong? Well, suppose Robert turns up without knowing why he’s been invited? Say, Robert and Jacqueline are secret lovers? Or how about the cook being mistaken for the mistress and the mistress - who can’t cook - being introduced as the cook? The cook is Suzette, the lover is Suzanne, the friend is bewildered, the wife is suspicious, the husband is losing his mind and everyone is guaranteed a good time in this hilarious romp through the French countryside. Don’t Dress for Dinner runs Jan. 17 through Feb. 16 at PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 general admission and $15 for students, seniors and active duty military. There is a $2 surcharge for opening night, which includes a post-performance reception with the cast.

Oh, Baby!

If you’re an 8th grader at Marshall Middle School, you can submit your baby picture for a special page in the yearbook. Visit the Marshall Middle School website at www.marshallmiddle.org/ apps/news and click on the news item for “Baby Pictures Needed”. Follow the submission link to the Jostens website to upload your baby photos. Photo files must be in TIF or JPG format only. Make sure to include your name in the file name, as they cannot include photos with no names. The deadline for baby pictures is Friday, Jan. 10 and no late entries will be accepted.

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An Enchanting School Play

In mid-December, the 4th and 5th grade students from Mrs. Rochelle Schwartz and Mr. Garner Saguil’s classes performed the musical Enchanted Sleeping Beauty: The Legend of Briar Rose, produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, CO. Matthew Remish (4th grade) played Prince Alexander, Emma Tadeusiak (5th grade) portrayed Princess Briar Rose, and Diya Anantharaman (4th grade) was Evilina. The talented cast performed three shows during the school day for the entire Dingeman student body, faculty and staff. They delighted all with creative displays of acting, singing, and dancing, combined with lively music, beautiful costumes, and colorful stage sets. Later that evening, the students put on a special performance for friends, family, and the local community. This production marked the eighteenth school musical directed by Mr. Saguil and Mrs. Schwartz, both 2005 recipients of the Bravissimo Award, from the San Diego County Office of Education, La Jolla Playhouse, and the Old Globe Theater, for incorporating drama into education. Accompanist Joohee Kim (a local piano teacher and former Dingeman parent) and Choreographer Dawn Marie Williams (a local actor) also contributed to the success of the show.

Knit For The Cure Supports Susan G. Komen

Founded in 2004, the Knit for the Cure Campaign recruits knitters and crocheters to create handmade items to be sold at various Komen events, one of which included the Race for the Cure which was held on Nov. 3 in Balboa Park. Although most items are created by San Diego County residents, the campaign had knitters and crocheters from all over including Connecticut, Virginia, and New York. This year, some San Diego knitters also formed a team and participated in the race. Knit for the Cure raised over $5,300 this year. Seventy-five percent of the funds raised remain right here in San Diego to cover every step of the breast health journey – from education, outreach, mammograms, and diagnostics, to surgeries, chemotherapy, and more. The remaining 25% of each dollar raised funds national research to discover the causes and cures for breast cancer. For information on how to become involved in next year’s campaign, contact barbara.susangkomen@gmail.com.

SRHS Literary Magazine Now Taking Submissions

Hey all you creative thinkers at Scripps Ranch High School (SRHS), do you enjoy writing, art, or photography? If so, you can submit an original poem, short story, photograph, or artwork to the SRHS Literary Magazine. Deadline for submissions is Jan. 10, in order to see your work published. The theme for this year is “Through the Looking Glass”. Ask your SRHS English teacher for more information or visit www.srhslitmag.weebly.com to download a submission form. For questions, ask Ms. Scalero or Crystal Poole and Aileen Seo, who are the co-presidents of the club.

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Conquer the Galaxy with Tiny Death Star

Scripps Ranch’s own NimbleBit, in collaboration with Disney Interactive and LucasArts, launched a new 8-bit builder game for iOS, Android and Windows Devices, and it’s called “Star Wars: Tiny Death Star”. In a galaxy far, far away, the Emperor is building the ultimate power in the universe level by level, and he needs help. Players live life on the dark side by joining Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader on a mission to attract more than thirty unique species of galactic bitizens, run intergalactic businesses, and build an all-new 8-bit Death Star. As players progress they will expand their Death Star and construct over eighty types of Star Wars themed ﬂoors, including secret Imperial levels deep within their space station. In addition, within the Imperial levels, fans will need to craft special supplies to aid the Empire in its battle against the Rebel Alliance. Players will also need to be extra vigilant to find and capture Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and other Rebel spies before they can escape.

Scripps Ranch Theatre Presents...

Scripps Ranch Theatre (SRT) continues its thirty-fifth season with the chamber musical Five Course Love. The production opens Jan. 18, and runs through Feb. 23, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Five Course Love is a sample-platter of styles, presented in a clever “date-night” format of five short musical plays set in a variety of restaurants: a sushi bar turned Texas barbeque, where a blind date goes terribly wrong; a Sicilian trattoria, where a mobster’s cheating wife is stepping-out with her husband’s trusted lieutenant; a Viennese bistro, where a comic dominatrix confronts the power of love over lust; a Mexican cantina where a girl must choose between comfort and passion, and a late-night retro-diner where true love wins out despite all travail. SRT encourages patrons to make reservations early; performances tend to sell out quickly. Tickets are $28 for general admission, and $25 for students, seniors and active military. Group rates also are available. For reservations, call the SRT box office at 858-578-7728, or visit the website at: www.scrippsranchtheatre.org for additional information.

Taking Care of Your Gardens

The City of San Diego is sponsoring a free, three-hour class in Scripps Ranch to teach residents about being waterwise. This class will take place on Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Scripps Ranch Civic Association Community Center. Learn six ways to make your garden California-Friendly using a holistic and waterwise approach to residential gardens. This fast paced and informative class gets to the root of the problem with most gardens – the soil. You will learn to think about your garden from the soil up. We live in a unique climate, but often try to recreate a landscape that is neither sustainable nor healthy. The class will cover soil analysis and types, how to use the limited rainfall wisely, improve soil, irrigating efficiently, hydrozones, and plant choices.

A New Year’s Gift to SRHS

The holidays have come to a close, but it’s never too late to give a gift for this coming new year. At Scripps Ranch High School (SRHS), the SRHS Foundation has various avenues with which familes and residents can donate towards the school and department needs. Some examples would be new supplies fo various departments, funding the SRHS Senior Grad Night, funds for school club activities, and so on. You can donate to the SRHS Foundation Family Drive, which has proudly collected over $20,000 as of December 2013, or participate in corporate matching. The corporate matching program works by having the employers match the donation that an employee gives to SRHS. For example, if an employee of Business A donated $100 to SRHS, Business A could match that, totaling the whole donation at $200. To see if your employer is on the list, go to www.srhsfalcons.org and check under the Foundation tab. Many corporations offer matching donations, so contact your employer’s H.R. department to see if they qualify.

Umpires Wanted for SRLL

If your son turns eleven before May 1, 2014, he is eligible to join the Scripps Ranch Little League (SRLL) Umpire Program. The league is looking for both experienced and nonexperienced umpires, and will hold training a few weeks before the season starts with continual training throughout the year. The requirements are a minimum age of eleven or older, and must live in 92131. Once chosen, the umpiring clinics will be held February. Detailed information will be sent directly to registered umpires when available. Scripps Ranch Little League offers one of the best youth umpire programs in Little League. If you’re not already involved, they invite you to become a part of it. The program provides umpiring opportunities each year to school age youth during both the regular Little League season (March through June) and Fall Ball season (September through November). SRLL youth umpires get to develop a sense of responsibility, learn the rules of baseball, and earn money. To register, go to www.manageyourleague.com/srll, and look under the “Umpiring” tab for instructions. For all questions, email John Lancia at umpires@scrippsranchll.org.

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1. The Scripps Ranch Varsity Cheer Squad Seniors at Senior Night. 2. The Woods siblings at December Nights in Balboa Park. 3. Supervisor Dave Roberts joins San Diego Fire & Rescue personnel in Scripps Ranch to recognize the 10th anniversary of the Cedar Fire. 4. NJB Scripps Ranch Falcons 8th grade team: the runner-up in the JV high school division of the Sol League at Alliant University. 5. Michelle Irwin and her husband in Colorado. 6. Scripps Ranch Cub Scouts made personal hygiene kits to send to victims of Typhoon Haiyan. 7. The Filipino American Group from St. Gregory Catholic Church visited homes in the community for caroling. 8. Cub Scout Pack 1216’s Cubmaster Joe Bogle takes his turn on the mechanical bull during Miramar Ranch Elementary’s 40th annual Halloween Carnival. 9. Jackson (4 1/2) and Riley (1 1/2) are ready for Little Kickers (NCSP) Micros and Bunnies. Photo by father, Sierra Izzard. 10. The Marshall Middle School Chamber Choir caroling in Alderhill Terrace.

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:::: IN THE SPOTLIGHT

CREATING

bright futures Bright Horizons at Tierrasanta Establishes a Superior Foundation of Academics and Socialization for its Preschool Students by AMY LEHRER | photos courtesy of Bright Horizons

ecause the experiences within the first five years of children’s lives establishes the neural connections that provide the foundation for language, reasoning, problem solving, social skills, behavior, and emotional health, it is critical to enroll them in a quality preschool. The educated, compassionate staff of Bright Horizons at Tierrasanta has found that the children who enter their program as two-year-olds have the strongest foundation of academics and socialization, which helps them succeed in school and in life. The two to six-yearolds enrolled in this private preschool located in the Tierrasanta neighbor-

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hood in San Diego are assigned a primary teacher, and a playground. The well seasoned staff, having taught up to thirty years, recognizes that children develop at different rates and tailors the curriculum accordingly. Bright Horizons at Tierrasanta, formerly known as Early Explorations, was acquired by Bright Horizons – a leader in early education and preschool programs – in 2001. Heide Fields, Director, explained, “We use the World at their Fingertips curriculum as well as enrichments that complement California state standards and the guidelines established by The National Association for the Education of Young Children.” The Handwriting Without Tears writing program and the Imagine It reading SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT

programs bolster the language arts curriculum while The Everyday Mathematics program helps children become lifelong mathematical thinkers and problem solvers. In the Kindergarten Prep classroom, children explore X-rays and fossils as well as lead exciting experiments. The kindness curriculum allows children to practice kindness, conflict resolution, and respect for their environment and the diverse individuals of this world. The art program, helps students develop an appreciation for art, music, theatre, and dance. And to instill healthy habits, children participate in cooking projects that focus on healthy, pure foods and a daily physical education program. Because the passionate staff balances academics and developmentally appropriate practices, graduates of Bright Horizons at Tierrasanta excel in local private and public schools. Heidi added, “On Thursday, February 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., parents and their children are invited to our school to meet our teachers and participate in activities to gain an understanding of what their child will learn. We will also have alumni parents present, to share their experience of our program, and describe how their children transitioned to elementary school.” 

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marshall in the middle photos by Spark Photography

MMS Creates a Strong Educational Foundation for Budding Young Adults

he transition from childhood to adolescence is often considered one of the most inﬂuential and challenging experiences in the development of young men and women. In 92131, we depend on the dedicated work of a group of extraordinary members in our community to not only assist in this transition, but also help mold our young citizens into mature,

well-rounded individuals. This pivotal time in students’ lives is spent at Scripps Ranch’s Thurgood Marshall Middle School (MMS). MMS Principal Michelle Irwin helps give perspective into the lives of both students and staff in the thick of the educational “sandwich” that is junior high.

And you better be paying attention to this required reading, as there will be a quiz at the end.

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Q&A WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AS PRINCIPAL OF THURGOOD MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL (MMS)? My main responsibility is to create a culture for teachers and students to engage in learning at all levels. I feel it is important to provide opportunities for students to become thoughtful and productive citizens. In my opinion, it is more important for students to be good people than have straight A’s. I believe it is my responsibility to provide a broad approach to education. For example

with

Michelle Irwin,

Thurgood Marshall Middle School Principal

Principal Michelle Irwin AT-A-GLANCE Name: Michelle Irwin Resides In: 92107 Education: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish/Teaching Credential from the University of Northern Colorado / Master of Arts in Spanish Linguistics from the University of Colorado-Boulder / Administrative Credential from the University of San Diego Family: Scott – Husband; Scott is also a middle school principal in SDUSD Hobbies & Interests: I love to travel, garden and cook!

we have rigorous humanities, math, and science programs along with a talented visual and performing arts program and a physical education program that enhances our students’ health education. Along with this responsibility, my team and I make sure we have a safe learning

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART ABOUT BEING PRINCIPAL? THE MOST CHALLENGING? The most rewarding part about

environment for our students to

being a principal is the thrill of

flourish.

observing students as they thrive and grow intellectually and socially.

WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE STUDENTS ON CAMPUS? The Marshall students are very

I enjoy getting to know our students when they enter MMS and observe them as they become better writers, mathematicians, thinkers, and most

important to me. I want Marshall

importantly, thoughtful and caring

Middle to be a strong educational

students. The most challenging

foundation for our students as they

part of my position is to maximize

continue their journey through life.

our dwindling district/state school

I build positive relationships with

budgets. Every year, more and more

our students in order to allow them

funding is reduced at the school level

to believe in themselves and their

making it very difficult to support the

potential for success. It is through

needs of our students. Luckily, our

these positive interactions that we

PTSA supports MMS with additional

can provide an amazing educational

funding. Without their financial

program. Without personal

support, we would not be able to

relationships, a school can become

offer our current program for our

an assembly line. Every student is

students.

important at Marshall Middle. My

What are your goals have you

team strives to meet the needs of

accomplished as principal? What do

every student.

you hope to accomplish?

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Thurgood Marshall Middle School

we transition to Common Core

is one of the largest middle schools

Standards. Our PTSA fulfills wish list

in San Diego Unified School District

items for our teachers. Without the

(SDUSD) with over 1,500 students.

support of our PTSA, we would not

One of my goals is to be the number

be able to provide our current level of

one middle school in our district.

support to students and teachers.

Our 2013 API score is 934 with an API ranking of 10, we are the highest middle performing middle school in SDUSD. As the nation and SDUSD transitions to the Common

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR EVENTS MMS IS HOSTING THIS SCHOOL YEAR? Every year, we have a variety of

Core State Standards, my goal is to

assemblies for students to engage

continue to out perform other schools

in. This year, we have hosted Teen

and prepare our students for their

Truth for our 6th graders that focus

future.

on how to stop bullying and Internet

WHAT DOES THE PTSA DO THE ASSIST WITH YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES?

We will have music concerts

Safety Talks for our 8th graders.

We have a very strong PTSA. Our

that showcase our beginning, intermediate and advanced band, orchestra and choir students. We

PTSA supports MMS by purchasing

have an annual musical that is held

our student planners, classroom

in the spring. We host the regional

library resources, technology

science fair competition. Students

equipment, software programs,

who place in this competition will

art and medical supplies, school

move to the Greater San Diego

supplies and much more! Our PTSA

Science Fair competition in March.

has supported me by providing

We host a four-year planning

planning time for our teachers as

conference for our 8th grade

students and parents to support

Marshall. We have students who

them as they transition to high

will participate in the Greater San

school. We have a busy schedule!

Diego Science Fair and those who place will move to the State Science

WHAT DOES MMS DO TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURE AS PROFESSIONALS? At Thurgood Marshall Middle

Fair in May. We have students who are involved in Science Olympiad. These students will participate in competitions in February and later

School, our instructional focus

in April. We have students who will

is to meet the needs of our 21st

be hosting an Art show at Marshall

century learners. We believe we

where they will sell unique pieces

must provide opportunities for our

of art for the annual Art fundraiser.

students to be critical thinkers,

We have Chamber Choir students

problem solvers and communicators.

who will be performing at Carnegie

We believe our students need

Hall in New York in March. We have

opportunities to analyze and

students who will participate in the

synthesize information to solve

annual Geography and Spelling

problems with a new perspective.

Bees. Many of our talented students

Our students will be faced with

go above and beyond their studies

new challenges that we have not

to fully extend themselves and

encountered so it is important

challenge themselves with some

for us to give our students these

amazing opportunities.

opportunities so they can strengthen these skills in order to navigate our ever-changing world.

WHAT SPORTS ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS OF MMS? We have a very popular intramural

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF STUDENTS’ TIME AT MMS? Our students are incredibly involved in many aspects at

sport club! Our intramural sports club offers flag football, basketball, futsal throughout the year. Any student can join the fun!

PLEASE TELL US ABOUT THE WIDE RANGE OF AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES THAT MMS OFFERS. We have a variety of clubs that engage our students beyond our rigorous academic program. Some of our clubs are the Philanthropist club, Circle of Friends, Star Trek Club, Avengers Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Vanguard Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Harry Potter Club, Math Counts, Just People Club, Surf Club, Golf Club, Star Wars Club, Anime Club, Intramurals Sports Club, just to name a few.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES THAT MMS PUTS ON THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT STUDENTS LOOK FORWARD TO? Besides all the great opportunities that our teachers provide for our students, we have an annual Club Carnival that our ASB organizes. All our students participate in some

great way to come together and end the year.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO PARTAKE IN WITH STUDENTS? I really enjoy being in the classrooms and talking with students about what they are learning. Our students are incredibly creative, thoughtful and energetic. I really enjoy the conversations that I have with the students.

PLEASE TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW. My husband and I like to travel to very remote places in Mexico, Central America and the South Pacific. We have been to so many places where there are very limited services that we “drop off the grid.” We really like to reconnect with nature and enjoy the beautiful sunsets.

fun activities such as face painting, walking through a haunted house, participating in dance and pie eating contests and much more. It is a

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STUDENTS ON MMS WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT AND WHY?

HOW HAS MMS MADE AN IMPACT WITH YOU?

Cassandra Le (6th grade)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THURGOOD MARSHALL MIDDLE AND WHY?

My favorite subject is English. I love

Shruti Verma (7th grade)

Marshall Middle has given me the

to write. I really like creative writing.

I like how we [students] are so

opportunity to develop good relation-

Nathan Conlan (6 grade)

diverse. I like how we can be our-

ships with not only my classmates,

My favorite subject is Choir because

selves and not be pressured to be

but with students older and younger

singing is my passion and it is what

someone else. Everyone is nice to

than me. I also have built positive

I love to do.

each other and that makes Marshall

relationships with the MMS staff

a great place to learn.

members. The MMS staff really care

Gabriel Munoz (7 grade)

about us.

I like hanging out with my friends and

Darius Boamah (8th grade)

I love having PE. I really like playing

The Marshall teachers have

soccer during PE.

impacted me the most. I’ve learned

Kacey Roche (8th grade)

so much here. I also have met a lot of great people who have become my friends.

Marshall Middle School AT-A-GLANCE School Name: Thurgood Marshall Middle School Principal: Michelle Irwin Assistant Principals: David Braun/Melissa Jeffers Total # of Students: 1,509 students Total # of Staff Members: 80 (certiﬁcated/classiﬁed staff members) Grades Served: 6-8 School Motto: Creating thoughtful productive citizens for our global society

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FOR THE CHALLENGE

dyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem solving competition for students from kindergarten through grade 12. Teams of seven kids form in November each year, and work together over the next few months to solve a problem. They aren’t allowed any outside parental assistance, which creates a bigger challenge for the team as well as a better bonding experience. Through solving the problem and presenting their solution, Odyssey of the Mind teaches skills that they can draw upon, including: creativity, teamwork, self-confidence, public speaking, and “thinking on their feet”. Last year, the Scripps Ranch team placed first in the California State Finals and won second at World finals, along with a special creativity award, Renatra Fusca. This year, the two teams (made up of a mix of Scripps Ranch and Poway students) are well into their projects, with competition beginning in March. And what’s the “problem” this year?

Problem 5:

“IT’S HOW YOU LOOK AT IT” The problem is to create and present an original humorous performance that includes two characters that act naturally – to them – but odd to those around them. One scene will establish the “normal” behavior of one character that, at some point in the performance, finds itself among others who react to the out-of-place behavior. The other character’s behavior will stand out too, but this character will end up in a setting where its odd behavior is considered normal. The performance will also include a meter that indicates the degree of odd/normal behavior and a creative scene change

DIVISION 1 (2ND TO 5TH GRADE)

Claire, David, Lana, Lola, Macy, Nathalie, Shreya The Division 1 team created a giant mouth that had to decide if it liked candy or vegetables better.

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:::: FACES IN THE CROWD NBC 7 Meteorologist Whitney Southwick Works Hard, Plays Hard and Gives Back to Local Community by JENNIFER FRAKES | photos by Spark Photography

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ongtime Scripps Ranch resident and local television personality, Whitney Southwick, has been a fixture in the San Diego community since the mid-1970s. He began his career as a writer, producer and then as an anchor at NBC 7. Most San Diegans now recognize him as the face of traffic and weather on the morning news. “I’ve got the greatest job in the world, handling Traffic on NBC 7 News Today and weather on NBC 7 Midday. Having such a visible job allows me to connect with so many San Diegans each day. I like to think they consider me as good a friend as I do them,” revealed Whitney. His high profile job also opens the door for him to lead or be involved in various causes and fundraising events throughout the county, some of which are near and dear to his heart. “Giving back is a big part of why I volunteer so much, but it’s also about being connected to certain causes that have impacted me personally. For example, breast cancer took my mom, and diabetes plagued my father most of his adult life,” said Whitney. He looks at each and every event he attends or is involved with as an opportunity to meet people in the community who are making a difference. “There are so many battles being waged by so many of our neighbors that I take great satisfaction in helping out in any small way that I can. They are the heroes that inspire me,” stated Whitney, who has received numerous recognitions and awards for his volunteerism and dedication to the local community. When Whitney and his wife, Cheri first moved to 92131 fifteen years ago, they did so for the convenient and beautiful location, as well as the great schools. (Their son, Max, now 23, attended Jerabek, Marshall, and Scripps Ranch High). “Scripps Ranch is billed as country living in the city, and it sure feels that way with the green hills, trails, trees and open space. Miramar Lake is the icing on the cake – great recreation area for biking, running or walking,” related Whitney. In fact, Whitney really loves taking on the local hills, logging between twenty and thirty miles of walking each week. He and Cheri can also be found enjoying Concerts in the Park or dining at Las Bastide Bistro and Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza. ¢

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:::: HOME TIPS

GETTING

by JESSICA WOODS

new year brings transitions. For some of us, we attribute that to the age-old saying, “Out with the old, and in with the new!” And when we say that, we’re usually standing in front of our closets, or our kids’ closets, and wondering where we can haul off all those unused goods. Before you bag it up and take it to your nearest donation drop-off, consider that there are ways to both donate your unused or gently used clothing, and still give back to the community. How, you ask? All around San Diego, there are specialty thrift stores that directly benefit a local cause. Do you love animals? There’s a thrift shop that benefits a humane society. Want to help the American Cancer Society? There’s a shop for that too. Take a look at some thrift shops around San Diego that give back to the community, and you might even find one in your neighborhood that you never knew was there. 

Dress for Success This organization is focused on helping lowincome women in San Diego acquire jobs and build careers. They accept clean, ready-to-wear, current style, conservative skirt suits, pant suits, blouses, new hosiery, costume jewelry and accessories. Sizes 12 and above are urgently needed.

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Rancho Coastal Humane Society Thrift Shop The RCHS Thrift Shop accepts donations of clothing, tools, small appliances, furniture, household goods, books, electronics and jewelry. The money earned from the resale goes directly to help pay for food, shelter, medical and adoption expenses for homeless companion animals.

Address: 120 Aberdeen Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007

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Team AMVETS Team AMVETS Department of California Service Foundation is the fundraising arm for numerous programs that benefit veterans and their families. A major source of the revenues comes from the resale items in their thrift stores across California. There are two locations here in San Diego, and one in El Cajon.

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American Cancer Society Discovery Shops – Rancho Bernardo The sale of your donations directly benefits the efforts of the American Cancer Society to find cures and fight back against cancer. They will accept clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, antiques, artwork, and collectibles. They also have semi-annual storewide sales.

Address: 16787 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite A10B, Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128

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Hospice of the North Coast Resale Shop They accept donations of gently used clothing, jewelry, accessories, household items, and home furnishings. All proceeds support the services provided by Hospice of the North Coast to their residents.

Address: 278-B North El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

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n Dec. 1, Symphony In The Park provided a very special “Holiday in the Park” concert at Jerabek Park, with live music from The Christmas TreeOh. Vocalist Mattie Mills, Eve Selis and Marc Intravaia, provided a melodious accompaniment to the crowd of over 500 attendees. The “Tree-Oh” have been singing together for twenty years, and it resonated in the smiles of the crowd and the choruses of parents and children singing along. Symphony In The Park is a (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Through donations from Scripps Ranch residents and company sponsors, they are able to put on concerts from June through October and a Holiday Concert in December for the community to enjoy. In addition, Symphony in the Park gives back by donating to the local schools music programs. To keep an eye out for next year’s line-up, visit www.symphonyinthepark.org. ¢

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n 92131, the arts and the music remain as strong as ever, inspiring residents, students, and teachers alike. For six boys at Thurgood Marshall Middle School, this meant taking the music talent that they had honed over the years and forming a garage band. Their goal is to make a name for themselves, and that name is "Almost Grounded". Almost Grounded formed nearly four years ago on the playground of Dingeman Elementary School. Since then, the band grew to the group it is today, and have moved their practice space to above the batting cages at The Yard. They have performed at various community events, including concerts in Hoyt Park, Fiesta Del Sol, and fundraisers at Woody's Burgers to name a few. Brett Weiss, father to one of the band members, and who books some of the gigs, said "When you hear these boys play, you feel this amazing combination

of energy, talent and kindness. These are nice, local boys with their hearts into music and making the crowd smile." Last October, Almost Grounded performed for the first time in Hoyt Park, as the opening act to an '80s-inspired band, BetaMaxx. Almost Grounded played songs from a mix of mainstream and independent music: Cage the Elephant, Green Day, The White Stripes, 3 Doors Down, Deep Purple, and even Imagine Dragons. While the boys have played covers of songs, such as "Eye of the Tiger" and "Seven Nation Army", they are currently working on creating their own music. Daniel Woods and Yoshi Weiss cowrote the band's first original song, "Black Hearted Woman", a song about broken hearts and the wiles of women. It may be hard to imagine 13-year-olds writing deep lyrics such as these, but where there's a story, there must be a song. Here's to the band, and we look forward to seeing what they come up with next. ¢

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– Band Name: Almost Grounded Band Members: Daniel Woods, Yohanan “Yoshi” Weiss, Evan Farnsworth, Grifﬁn Seufert, Wylen Winchell, and Naji Chnineh Community: Scripps Ranch School: Thurgood Marshall Middle School (8th grade)

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:::: falcon insider by JAKE TODD

special to 92131 Magazine

Getting Past Writer’s Block T

here are many parts of senior year to look forward to. You get to attend prom, you get a little bit of social superiority, and you get to be the loudest section of the gym during rallies. Yes, senior year has its perks. But writing college essays is not one of them. You get yourself all set up. Your computer is fired up and ready to go and you’re excited to start your essay. You find a prompt: “Write a letter to your future roommate.” Oh. Wow. Uh…let’s come back to that. What do you say to someone you haven’t met. “Describe what matters to you and why” in 250 words or less. Well, maybe that’ll work. But twenty minutes later, you’re still staring at a blank Word document. How are you ever going to finish these essays? If that sounds like you or a teenager you know, here are ten ways to banish writer’s block. Let the pep talk begin!

1. Inhale. 2. Exhale. Seriously. You can handle this. I don’t hear you

exhaling.

Take a walk. Nothing clears the mind faster than the feeling of feet pounding on the pavement.

Check Facebook. I’m always inspired to write after I look at

need all the help we can get. Write anything. Just type for twenty minutes to get all your ideas out on paper.

7. Eat a snack. The more sugar, the better. 8. Do you really need to write this essay? Yes. See numbers 1 and 2. 9. Do you really need to attend college? Abraham Lincoln didn’t.

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Talk to a friend or family member. If we’re down to step 5, we

Walt Disney didn’t. Simon Cowell didn’t. Oh, you can’t win a civil war, animate fairy tale characters, or make sarcastic com ments about other people’s singing? Back to the drawing board. See number 8.

10. If all else fails, take a break. You can always write a column

about how hard it is to get out of writer’s block. ¢

Jake Todd is an incoming senior at Scripps Ranch High School. He has been selected as the ‘Falcon Insider’ for the 2013 – 2014 school year. He can be contacted at info@92131magazine.com.

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“Change Up Champions” A Mighty Musical

t the Scripps Performing Arts Academy (SPAA), the Musical Theater Department performs a special musical production every fall, completely done by SPAA staff and students. This past summer, they hosted a creative competition among all the Musical Theater students, challenging them to come up with an idea for an original musical. After many submissions, Change Up Champions was the winner. It’s a story of baseball and women’s rights, written by a pair of sporty girls themselves, Cailey Koren and Taylor Nadeau. Both young ladies then took on directing the musical and organizing script changes. Cailey, a 6th grader from Torrey Hills Elementary, is still grateful for the experience. “I would do it again in the future, but I don’t want to stop acting. I feel like just being an actress in general, it’s helpful understanding what the director does and how important it is to know your lines and your music.” Although neither of them played baseball, her partner in crime, Taylor, an 8th grader from Bernardo Heights Middle School, is into acting, singing, and volleyball. The production ran for four nights, with nearly sold out houses every night. Next year’s competition is just around the corner, with the deadline for submissions on April 1, and SPAA encourages all of their students to submit. Congratulations to Cailey and Taylor, true “change up champions” in their own right. ¢

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:::: HEALTHY LIVING

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or most people who have lived with allergies their entire life, it is difficult to believe that they could simply get rid of them. However, according to Dr Kusum Sharma who is board certified in Allergy and Immunology, this is actually possible. According to her, when someone is allergic to something, they have the following three options: 1. They could avoid what they are allergic to. This prevents an allergic reaction from happening. This approach is commonly used for drug and food allergies. Since other effective drugs are available, doctors simply avoid the drug a person is allergic to. People allergic to certain foods avoid those particular foods. People with cat or dog allergies can try to avoid exposure to them. However it becomes difficult with other environmental allergens like pollens and dust mites that are found everywhere. 2. They could take medications to suppress the effects of the allergic reaction. For seasonal allergies and asthma, most people take this approach. They take over the counter allergy medications or prescription medications given by their doctor. Often the symptoms are not completely

controlled and people learn to live with their allergies. Also, this entails taking medications daily for prolonged periods of time. 3. They could “give up” their allergies by being de-sensitized to the particular allergens. This third option allows an allergic person to decrease their sensitivity to allergy causing substances, so that exposure to the offending allergen (pollen, mold, dust mites, animal dander, stinging insects, foods like milk and egg, drugs, etc.) will result in fewer/less severe or no symptoms. Desensitization is commonly done for medications like aspirin, penicillin and other drugs when the particular drug will be of benefit and no substitutes are available. Recently, desensitization to egg and milk has been possible in many cases. Venom immunotherapy allows for desensitization to bee, wasp and hornet venoms. “Allergy shots” or immunotherapy is a similar approach that desensitizes to seasonal allergens. This approach works in 8590% of allergic patients. It typically takes about 6-8 months of weekly injections to achieve the final or maintenance dose. This seems to discourage many people. However, Dr Sharma has devised what she

Dr. Kusum Sharma is the Director, Allergy & Asthma Clinics at AKANE Institute of Allergy, Asthma & Sleep Medicine located in Scripps Ranch and La Jolla. She specializes in seasonal, food, drug, gluten, mold, cosmetic & skin allergy, asthma, sinus problems and hives.

calls “Cluster Immunotherapy- AKANE protocol” so she can get the same results by giving fewer injections over a significantly shorter duration, typically 2-3 months. Once the maintenance dose is reached, it is continued once a month for 3-5 yrs. “Results are astounding” says Dr Sharma, “I see sneezing, dripping, stuffiness and even snoring disappear.” She is very excited about all the new research in this area. Sublingual immunotherapy or allergy drops delivered in the mouth instead of the allergy injections are now being reviewed by the FDA. For people with just grass allergy, a grass tablet is being formulated to take just before grass season. If you suffered from allergies last year, this is your time to take action. Start this year with a new goal. Find out what causes your allergies, and which of the above three approaches is best for you. 

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:::: real estate watch

I Can Use a Reverse Mortgage for That?

Today’s Reverse Mortgage Options Offer More Flexibility Than Ever Before by COLLEEN MOORE

ave you thought of using your home to fund your retirement dreams? Would you like to buy a new house, but don’t think you can qualify? How about paying for services to help you remain self-sufficient? Are you tired of making mortgage payments? Are you concerned that your portfolio will not last long enough? You’re not alone. One option for funding a successful retirement is a reverse mortgage. Around for over twenty years, new opportunities for reverse mortgages have come on the scene. Last October, the new “Home Equity Conversion Mortgage” (HECM) was introduced, providing more security and options for borrowers age sixty-two or older. A reverse mortgage converts a homeowner’s previously non-liquid asset – their home – into a liquid source of usable cash. In other words, your house pays you. With a reverse mortgage, you decide how, when and how much you borrow from your available line of credit. Payment is never required, as long as you maintain the home, pay property taxes, insurance, or until you no longer occupy the home as your primary residence. You can also “choose” to repay your line of credit and use it repeatedly for short term funding. It will never be cancelled or cut, and the longer you have it, it will actually grow! You can pay for everything from living expenses and medical care to hobbies, travel, a new home or even a new business. Resources such as AARP have in-depth decision guides to help homeowners select the best option for them. Locally based Golden

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2,771

770,000

10872 Ivy Hill Dr # 2

1,524

515,000

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3,110

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1,753

520,000

10425 Westward Ct

2,486

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1,674

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2,753

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1,753

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11630 Maroon Peak Ct

3,219

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1,556

549,900

10272 Walnutdale St

2,573

10021 Connell Rd

1,251

552,500

12044 Blue Diamond Ct

2,723

840,000

11106 Ironwood Rd

2,490

577,500

11951 Handrich Dr

3,390

855,000

11379 Tribuna Ave

1,554

595,000

11392 Wills Creek Rd

2,834

869,000

12343 Caminito Mirada

1,903

650,000

11545 Sun Ray Ct

3,235

890,000 925,000

10453 Avenida Magnifica

2,187

650,000

11133 Breckenridge Dr

2,839

12327 Caminito Mirada

2,033

655,000

10319 Pinecastle St

2,880

940,000

10081 Tree Haven Court Ct

1,942

665,000

11654 Sardis Pl

3,237

952,375

12545 Cypress Woods Ct

2,153

672,000

11702 Alderidge Ln

3,517

975,000

10049 Mesa Madera Dr

2,410

675,000

10396 Pinecastle St

2,700

995,000 1,000,000

11338 Tribuna Ave

2,388

675,000

11232 Golden Birch Wy

3,215

11708 Pickford Rd

1,961

676,000

11209 Golden Birch Wy

3,474

1,050,000

11614 Cohansey Rd

2,081

681,000

11693 Punta Dulcina

4,150

1,134,068

10664 Vista Valle Dr

1,811

683,000

10626 Birch Bluff Ave

3,340

1,210,000

12684 Legacy Rd

2,129

695,000

10393 Wellsona Ct

4,060

1,225,000 1,233,000

11409 Swan Canyon Rd

1,928

698,000

15558 Camden Pl

5,037

11690 Evergold St

2,156

715,000

11548 Sweet Willow Wy

4,287

1,265,000

11863 Sweetbriar Ln

1,998

725,000

12427 Kingspine Ave

4,648

1,268,500

10991 Patina Ct

2,528

725,000

15145 Almond Orchard Ln

5,535

1,410,000

11436 Cypress Woods Dr

2,489

750,000

11228 Amberstone Ct

5,955

1,425,000

11435 Olive Knoll Ct

5,599

1,450,000

10195 Avenida Magnifica

2,391

750,000

11440 Aspendell Dr

2,318

769,000

(complete list of homes sold in 92131 at www.92131magazine.com)

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he first day of December brought the cold weather and Christmas season, but that didn’t mean some were still recovering from Thanksgiving. In honor of that turkey holiday, San Diego Sol and ARC Basketball hosted a “Turkey Hoops Tournament” at the Sport Center at Alliant University. It was a day full of shedding that extra turkey for the kids. The ARC teams, and children ages 9 to 11 overtook the tournament, with championship wins for their age groups. The ARC teams went 13 – 0 to win the three divisions. Coach Cleveland said, “We had a wide range of teams and divisions with 2nd graders, all the way through 8th grade boys teams. The San Diego Wildcats won the boys 7th grade division. Fans were enthusiastic, as only a serious player commits to a day after Thanksgiving Tournament. This was our 5th Annual Turkey Hoops Tournament, with each year growing in size.” ¢

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Take a Bite of

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he Scripps Ranch High School Foundation presents the 8th Annual Taste of the Ranch on Feb. 21, hosted at the beautiful Carmel Mountain Country Club. This community event includes a taste of signature dishes from fine local restaurants, as well as sensational silent and live auctions, emceed by a professional auctioneer. Over two hundred guests are expected to attend this year’s soiree. Taste of the Ranch is Scripps Ranch High School’s most important fundraiser of the year. Last year, the Foundation proudly raised over $30,000. The 2,400 high school students directly benefited from the event, with improved technology in the classrooms, enhanced academics, and financial support for music, choir, drama, student clubs and the athletic teams. This community event is welcome to all 92131 residents and their guests. Tickets are going on sale starting Jan. 6 and can be purchased for $65 at www.tasteoftheranch.org. Every dollar goes back to the high school, and the Foundation encourages all to come savor the cuisine of Scripps Ranch and have fun while donating to a great cause. ¢

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