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Scripps Ranch Pride
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Warm, Nurturing and Fun!
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Down on the Farm
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Big Rewards
World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Helping others buoys local volunteer
Local Community News & Info
Sports Registrations & Info
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In Our Own Backyard
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What’s for Dinner?
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Community Events & Info
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Scripps Ranch Farmers Market All about family, community
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Award winning teen loves her community
The latest registration information Poway’s first people Try your neighbor’s recipe
Local Family Hughes family’s life-changing year
Community Stuff Local community announcements
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Out & About
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Local Merchant Profile
Local community pictures Let All About Me put the focus on you
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Big Day, Big Crowd
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Home Tips
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Real Estate Watch
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Library Schedule
Photos from Scripps Ranch’s Annual Fair & Concert Cut costs and help the environment The Mortgage Minute & home sales in 92131
Local Market Place Community Chalkboard
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Enjoying the fresh fruit and sun at the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market & Family Festival. Cover photo and design by Tyler McElhaney.
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:::: FROM THE PUBLISHER Summer is in the Air!
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e love this time of the year around our house. There is something magical about summer that sets it apart from all other seasons. Of course, my three kids are excited – school is out for a couple of months. They are looking forward to boating in the bay, trips to the beach, backyard cookouts, playing with friends until dark, and many other family activities. I admit to joining in the excitement. A certain freedom of thought is evident during the summer – a time to think about day trips, the future vacation, and the next interesting recipe to put on the grill. With summer fantasies dancing in our staff’s heads, we are pleased to offer 92131 Magazine readers an in depth Q&A with Bev Cassity, the manager of the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market beginning on page 30. Whether you are seeking out a delightful homemade breakfast, baskets of organic fruits and vegetables, or an assortment of gift ideas, the Saturday morning Scripps Ranch Farmers Market is an excellent way for local families and individuals alike to start their weekend! The residents of Scripps Ranch are blessed to live in a community with an assortment of activities at their fingertips. Be sure to mark your calendars for the Scripps Ranch Symphony in the Park events and other exciting events (page 8). A recent visit to the Farmers Market and reading this issue of 92131 Magazine is all I needed to get ready for summer. Please enjoy the read and enjoy your summer in 92131!
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Publisher Derrick Breaux Editor Emeritus Carolyn McElhaney Executive Director of Business Development Suzy-Beth Sarver Director of Production Tara Pritchett Art Director Tyler McElhaney Photography Spark Photography Administrative Assistant Heather Lockwood Contributors Lori Lum Zeena Gregg Sarabeth Graml S. Harbin Hill Jennifer Sousa 92131 Magazine is published locally six times per year by Susco Media Inc. ©2011 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any content in this publication without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. 92131 Magazine is a subsidiary of Susco Media Inc. of San Diego, CA: Carolyn McElhaney, Chairman of the Board; Scott McElhaney, Chief Executive Officer; Derrick Breaux, Chief Operating Officer and President. 92131 Magazine’s publication of information provided by advertisers (paid or unpaid) – or other companies or individuals – does not represent an endorsement or verification of accuracy. 92131 Magazine assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or liability for the content of advertising placed in the publication (or on the 92131Magazine.com website).
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92129 Magazine //RANCHO PENASQUITOS National Spelling Bee Contest Rancho Penasquitos resident Snigdha Nandipati “Patty Ann” a 7th grader – had her magical run at the 84th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee Contest come to an end in the 5th round. She finished in a tie for 27th place out of the 11 million participants who started this competition at the local level.
Party Time in Rancho Penasquitos A crowd estimated at about 18,000 mingled among 118 vendors, carnival rides and multiple music and entertainment stages in May at the 16th Annual Fiesta de los Penasquitos. The Fiesta is the biggest event of the year in Rancho Penasquitos and a significant fundraiser for the Town Council, which distributes the funds to many worthwhile schools, organizations and individuals in the community each year. For more information and articles, visit www.92129Magazine.com
92127 Magazine //4S RANCH, DEL SUR, SANTALUZ, WESTWOOD Coach Predicts Competitive Team Del Norte High School’s new varsity football coach, Leigh Cole, promises a “competitive, tenacious” team for its first year with a senior class of athletes.
Resident’s App Protects Privacy A local resident’s startup company has released Pixelgarde Photo Privacy Editor, an application for smart phones (and computers) that protects users privacy when sharing photographs.
Local 10-year-old Plays Carnegie Hall 10-year-old Andrew Zhao, who lives in 4S Ranch, performed at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, after receiving first place in the American Association for the Development of the Gifted and Talented (AADGT) International Music Festival last spring. For more information and articles, visit www.92127Magazine.com
92064 Magazine //POWAY Poway Center Upcoming Events Honorary Chairman of the Board Carolyn McElhaney Chief Executive Officer Scott McElhaney
The Poway Music Fest launches the Poway Center for the Performing Arts 2011-2012 season on Oct. 1 featuring The Max Weinberg Experience. For ticket information and a list of other upcoming shows, visit PowayCenter.com.
Poway Summer Concert Series
16625 Dove Canyon Road #102-340 San Diego, CA 92127
Upcoming free concerts in Poway as part of the Sharp Hospital Summer Concert Series – all beginning at 5:30 p.m. -- include Diamond is Forever on July 10 at Lake Poway; Susan Craig Winsberg and Blackwaterslide on July 17 at Old Poway Park; The Corvettes on July 24 at Lake Poway; Dave Dekker & Swing West Band on July 31 at Old Poway Park; the CoastRiders on Aug. 7 at Lake Poway; and the Pomerado Community Band on Aug. 14 at Old Poway Park.
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:::: COMMUNITY EVENTS & INFORMATION JUL 5-22
‘Willy Wonka’ Musical Theater Camp Scripps Ranch youths in grades 4-12 produce and perform the musical “Willy Wonka” during a special camp at Marshall Middle School. Cost is $350. kgirvin@sandi.net
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Scipps Ranch Symphony in the Park Gary Seiler & the Coast Riders give a “Jimmy Buffet Tribute” at Hoyt Park. Free. www.symphonyinthepark.org
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JUL 14 3pm
Nana Yaw Asiedu
Gypsy Fok Ensemble
The accomplished musician and percussionist teaches music and details the cultures of Ghana, Cuba, Brazil, Haiti and other countries Scripps Miramar Ranch Library. Free children’s program. www.srfol.org/children
Two dancers from different countries perform as part of the “Especially for Kids” Children’s Program at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library for pre-school through 8th grade. Free. www.srfol.org/children
AUG 14 6pm-7:30pm
Scripps Ranch Symphony in the Park The Heroes at Hoyt Park. Free. www.symphonyinthepark.org
AUG 18 7pm
Celia, The Fiddle Girl A Western/bluegrass program using eight instruments at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library. Free children’s program. www.srfol.org/children
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JULY EVENTS
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Scripps Ranch Symphony in the Park: Gary Seiler & the Coast Riders – a Jimmy Buffet Tribute 6 – 7:30 p.m. Hoyt Park www.symphonyinthepark.org
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SR Women’s Club Annual Dinner & Scholarship Recipient Presentation Yanni’s Bistro www.srwomensclub.org/events
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Musical Theater Camp 8 – 1:30 p.m. Contact Katherine Girvin at kgirvin@sandi.net for more information.
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Son Surf VBS 2011 Canyon Springs Church at Marshall Middle School 8 – 1:30 p.m. www.canyonsprings.org
AUGUST EVENTS 8/14
Scripps Ranch Symphony in the Park: The Heroes 6 – 7:30 pm Hoyt Park www.symphonyinthepark.org
RECURRING EVENTS First Tuesday of every month Miramar Ranch North Planning Committee 7 – 9 p.m. Scripps Ranch Community Center
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First Tuesdays of Most Months Welcome Club of Scripps Ranch General Meeting 7 pm Scripps Ranch Swim & Racquet Club www.scrippsranchwelcomeclub.com First Thursday of every month Scripps Ranch Planning Group 7 – 9 p.m. Scripps Ranch Library Every Friday Councilman DeMaio Resident Appointments 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. SR Community Center First & Third Friday of every month Adult Game Nights 6:45 – 10 p.m. El Mirador at Aviary www.srsrc.com Every Saturday Scripps Ranch Farmers Market 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 10380 Spring Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92131 http://www.srfm.org/
SCRIPPS RANCH SWIM & RACQUET CLUB EVENTS Trails Family Happy Hour July 15, August 5, September 9 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Family Dinner Night 2nd Tuesday of every month (April – October) 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Members: $6/person, Non-Members: $8/person; Children under 5 eat FREE Family Overnight Campouts July 9-10, August 6-7, August 27-28 4 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. Sunday Space is limited. Cost is $40/family of 4, $5 for each additional
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Scripps Ranch Gymnastics Tumbing & Cheer Camps www.scrippsranchgymnastics.com 7/25 - 7/29 (9am - 2pm); 8/1 - 8/5 (9am - 1pm) Scripps Ranch Swim & Racquet Club
SPORTS CAMPS & CLINICS SRSC Summer Soccer Camps - www.scrippsranchsc.com 7/25 - 7/29; 8/22 - 8/26
SR Pop Warner Football Two-Week Mandatory Conditioning Camp www.scrippsranchpopwarner.com/football 8/1 - 8/4; 8/8 - 8/11 | 5 - 7:30pm SRHS Soccer Field & Dingeman Elementary (Lower Divisions)
Soccer Shooting & Skills Clinic - www.scrippsranchsc.com Fridays: 7/15 - 8/19; 4:30 - 6 pm Open to all registered players Jack Pennock Summer Baseball Fundementals Camp www.baseballnextlevel.com 7/11 - 7/27 | Valley Christian School, San Marcos North County Soccer Park Summer Camps - www.ncspsoccer.com 7/11 - 7/15; 8/8 - 8/12 8 - 11am; Girls & Boys, ages 4-12 SRHS Soccer Camp - srhsgirlssoccer@hotmail.com 8:30 – 11:30 am: Boys Camp 10:30 – 1:30 pm: Girls Camp (dates & events subject to change)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
SR Pop Warner Cheer Two-Week Mandatory Conditioning Camp www.scrippsranchpopwarner.com/cheer 8/1 - 8/4; 8/8 - 8/11 | 5 - 7:30pm SRHS Softball Fields Frozen Ropes Baseball & Softball Summer Camps www.sdfrozenropes.com 7/5 - 8/12 | Full & Half-day Programs Available Master Sports Camps - www.masteryoursports.com 8/1 - 8/26 | Basketball, Football, Sports and Boot Camps
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Home Page Improvements • A unique breaking news articles’ panel that scrolls across the top that includes the latest local news stories. • A more concise menu and search areas. • Navigation that is better organized with every category of news and magazine sections clearly labeled and organized. • Easier ability to access and view the current issue of the print publication. • Dynamic cover stories, with an animation cycle along the top of the page. • Article excerpts on the home page are more attractive – with clear category, comment, and article links. Individual Article Page Improvements • New features for each article, such as quotes and information boxes. • More dynamic image sizes for articles and galleries. • Better sharing and social connections to Twitter and Facebook. • Transition to a more reader-friendly typography. • A better, more integrated commenting system. The website improvements were designed and implemented by Tyler McElhaney, art director for 92131 Magazine. Similar improvements were made to 92131 Magazine’s sister publications in Rancho Penasquitos, 4S Ranch, Del Sur, Santaluz, Poway and Rancho Bernardo. ¢
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Scripps Ranch Boy’s Dreams Can’t Be Derailed by JENNIFER SOUSA 92131 Magazine Staff
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t the age of five, most children are playing in the sand box, or trying to figure out how to get across the monkey bars; however, Scripps Ranch resident Daniel Arnold dreamed of working for the MidlandPoway Railroad station. Now, at age 14, he is accomplishing more than
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I wanted to do this project because it was testing a problem that I found interesting and it affected me directly. ~ Daniel Arnold
just volunteering at the restored rail operation located at Old Poway Park. Most students, at some point, are involved in a science fair in school. Some have even won prizes, but Daniel took it a little farther: In his 8th grade school year at Marshall Middle School, his participation in
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the school’s science competition led to the California State Science Fair – and finally to the Google National Science Fair, where he is one of five finalists in his age group headed to Google headquarters in Moutain View, Calif., for the final judging and awards ceremony on July 11. For his project, he chose a familiar issue. “Because I volunteer at the Midland-Poway Railroad in Poway, I noticed that we’ve derailed our train a few times there,” said Daniel, who begins Scripps Ranch High School this fall. “I wanted to do this project because it was testing a problem that I found interesting and it affected me directly.”
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(L to R): Daniel Arnold and Elaine Gillum
In fact, the Federal Railroad Administration said derailments are the most common types of railway incidents – causing more than $2 million a year in property damages. After running several tests as part of his “How Did We Get Off Track?
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Functional Comparison of Railroad Switch Designs and Derailments – Inventions & Innovation” project, Daniel found that his experiment was 100 percent effective, with his invention proving more effective than current switches to prevent derailments. Through all of his trials and errors of building this project, Daniel said his mother, Maripat Corr, was his source of motivation. “She was able to keep me focused through the entire science fair process, even when I wanted to give up,” he said. “She is too determined to take ‘no’ as an answer, and I would like to be like that someday.” Daniel’s father, Jeff Arnold, and sister Adrienne Corr are also supporting him throughout his science journey. Winners in three age categories win $25,000 scholarships and other prizes in the Google competition. A grand prize winner receives a $50,000 scholarship, a 10-day trip to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic Expeditions,
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(L to R): Daniel Arnold and his Expert Mentor, Doug Williams.
and several other prizes. More than 7,500 students in the U.S. entered the Google contest. Whether he wins or not, Daniel plans more science fair involvement. “I would like to continue participating
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in the local science fair, and hopefully make it to state again, like I did this year,” he said. “If I win, I would like to use the money to attend a technical college of some sort, and possibly become an engineer in the future.” ¢
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Award-Winning Scripps Ranch Teen Proud of Her Community by LORI LUM
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Olivia Field 17 Francis Parker School Graduated Senior Darmouth College (Fall 2011) Charles and Youngchu Alex, age 20 East of Eden by John Steinbeck
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livia Field loves her hometown. A recent graduate of Francis Parker School, she grew up playing tennis and soccer in Jerabek Park and swimming at the Swim and Racquet Club. “Scripps Ranch is a tremendous community,” Olivia said. “When I see how the community bonds together, whether it is for Symphony in the Park, the Scripps Theatre or to help each other after a wildfire, it makes me proud to be a part of such a unique community spirit.” That kind of pride shows through in the way she conducts her life as well. She is a member of the Cum Laude Society and a National ~ Olivia Field, AP Scholar. Other recogniScripps Ranch teen tions include Best Documentary in the California History Day competition for her piece on Fred Korematsu, an American of Japanese descent who challenged the legality of Japanese
‘By studying art in a historical context, it sheds new light on events and movements.’
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American internment during World War II. She also won bronze and silver medals in Le Grand Concours, a national French contest. But winning the Francis Parker Faculty Scholarship Award was extra special because of Olivia’s feelings toward the school. “It has a legacy of balancing academics, athletics, and the arts so that every worthy student can find his or her place and flourish,” she said. It is evident that Field has developed her artistic side as well, playing both classical piano and guitar. She loves music and started piano at five years of age and guitar at 12. When asked about her favorite subject of study, she answered art history. “By studying art in a historical context, it sheds new light on events and movements,” said Field, the daughter of Charles and Youngchu Field. “Art is often a reaction to events and standards, and events sometimes are retaliations to art. To see how art and life evolve in response to each other is fascinating.” After a trip to France at age 10, Field decided to study the language. Field capped her high school awards and honors recently by being named the Outstanding Senior French student by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). She loves the language as well as the culture, and she plans to minor in French when she attends Dartmouth College in New Hampshire in the fall. Because she hopes to go into law or international relations, she believes that French will help her communicate with international delegates, especially since French is one of the official languages spoken at the U.N. ¢
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A Community Tradition
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Since 1973, SR Swim & Racquet Club Keeps Personal Connection to Members by SARABETH GRAML 92131 Magazine Staff
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any organizations have a close personal connection with the Scripps Ranch community. But few have the means to build lasting, sometimes generational ties with the people and families that live here. The Scripps Ranch Swim & Racquet Club (SRSRC) has been a cornerstone of the area for nearly four decades. Opened in 1973, the non-profit, members-only club offers events, camps, leagues, lessons and tournaments. It also provides amenities like fitness clubs; tennis, racquetball, basketball and handball courts; playgrounds; and even an 18-hole miniature golf course. SRSRC prides itself on building personal relationships with its members, said General Manager Scott Herman – noting that many of the faculty members have been with the club for over
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a decade. “We have watched kids grow-up before our eyes; learning in our pre-schools, having fun in our camps, enjoying a little safe independence running around the club with friends, becoming excellent swimmers
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and tennis players and eventually joining our staff,” he said. “We are very proud of our personal connection to the community.” The club now has two locations: 9875 Aviary Drive and 10218 Scripps
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Trail. The amount of social events that the club provides its members is almost overwhelming, especially during the summer months. Herman said the upcoming months are stacked with activities including the Trails Family Happy Hours, Swim & Movie Nights, Family Dinner Nights, a Swim Lesson Bash, and Friday Night Tennis Socials, just to name a few. “Summer time is when the club is at its most dynamic!â€? he said. Boasting 140 employees, the club offers a wide range of classes and camps. Everything from paintball to cooking classes are available for children and adults. The entire expansive list of the camps, classes, lessons and certifications available to members can be viewed at www.srsrc.com. Because of its growing popularity and exclusivity, there is an active waiting list for membership. However, the club does offer non-members the opportunity to partake in swim lessons and camps. For anyone interested in learning more about the club and membership opportunities, call 858-271-6222 or stop by the Aviary Drive facility and ask for a personal tour. ¢
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:::: IN OUR OWN BACKYARD | Local outdoor adventures
Poway’s First People At a Glance Location:
Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center at Pauwai
Website:
www. poway.org/kiic
Address:
13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail Poway, CA 92064
Hours:
Saturdays, 9am – 11:30am
Center Phone: (858) 668-1292
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Docent-led public and school tours available
Docents:
Friends of the Kumeyaay www.friendsofthekumeyaay.org
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“Poway’s First People: Art and Culture,” highlighting artifacts, replica items of Kumeyaay living, and a photographic exhibition of North County rock art.
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Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center Rich in Local History
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t least 1,000 years ago, a people called the Kumeyaay lived throughout what is now San Diego County and Baja California. During that time, the Pauwai Valley was occupied by hundreds of Kumeyaay-Ipai, who basically subsisted by living off the land. The Kumeyaay were still in what is now Poway until the early 1900s, though most apparently had moved to reservations or other areas earlier. Today, the Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center of Pauwai at 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail (formerly Silver Lake Drive) in Poway is a 5-acre site rich in Kumeyaay-Ipai local history. The various parcels of land were acquired by the City of Poway beginning in 1987 to preserve the site as a significant American Indian cultural site. “Preserving the site, as well as expanding it with further land acquisitions, opens great opportunities for revitalizing consciousness of history and culture, as well as spreading this knowledge to the broader San Diego County community,” San Pasqual Band of Kumeyaay Indians Tribal Chairman Allen E. Lawson said, regarding the Silver Lake site acquisition. July | August 2011
The concept of building a center on this site started with Eamon Kavanagh, who had volunteered to help remove trash from this city owned property after his retirement from private industry. According to the Poway Chieftain in a 1996 article, “Kavanagh started working last August (1995) to formulate the interpretive center. According to him, the center will explain the historical, cultural and social history of the Kumeyaay to modern people. An important aspect of the center will be demonstrations of a variety of Indian arts and customs out in the open in the actual area they were performed.” The center was dedicated on June 14, 2002, in a ceremony marked by solemn chanting from the Bird Song Singers, American Indians and the descendants of European settlers. “We sing about creation, the sun coming up and going down, and we bless this land on which our ancestors lived for thousands of years,” said Raymond Belardes Jr., a member of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, a Kumeyaay people (as quoted in the San Diego Union Tribune). The Friends of the Kumeyaay (www. angelfire.com/falcon/kumeyaay/friends.html), the San Pasqual Band of Indians, and the City 92131magazine.com
of Poway worked together to develop a vision for the property and to start on the development of a replica Kumeyaay Village. Docents now offer interpretive trail tours to educate the public and school children in the heritage practices of the ancient Kumeyaay on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The trail takes visitors around the site, past ramadas, interpretive signage, native gardens, irrigation systems and a Kumeyaay House (‘ewaa). These were constructed by various Eagle Scout candidates and adult volunteers. Visitors will see plants used by past inhabitants, ramadas that provided shade from the hot sun, milling stations where they ground acorns, and large boulders which provided them with shelter and security. At the edge of the heritage site is a modern modular building housing and protecting important displays. Other upgrades include parking for the handicapped, an ADA accessible walkway to the ‘ewaa, and a low-water irrigation system for a demonstration garden of drought-tolerant plants often used by the Kumeyaay. These features were funded by the City of Poway, the Friends of Kumeyaay Ipai Interpretive Center, the Metropolitan Water District, and a grant from the Cultural and Heritage Commission of the State of California. The nearly $800,000 investment allows the Friends to preserve and interpret the history of Poway and the culture of Kumeyaay people who named the valley Pauwai. The Center’s current exhibit is “Poway’s First People: Art and Culture” and highlights artifacts of the site, replica items of Kumeyaay daily living, and a photographic exhibition of North County rock art still visible today. ¢ This article utilized information from the City of Poway’s Poway.org website and other sources.
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:::: YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE Chef E’s
Balsamic and Red-Wine Gastrique
(with strawberries, nectarines, and blueberries)
Ingredients ¾ ¼ ¼ 1 3 1 1 ¼ 1 9 3
cup balsamic vinegar cup dry red wine cup sugar dash salt cloves tbsp lemon zest tbsp lemon juice tsp vanilla quart strawberries (4 cups sliced) ounces blueberries (2 cups) nectarines (peeled and sliced)
Directions 1. Simmer vinegar, wine, sugar and salt in small, heavybottomed non-reactive saucepan over high heat until syrupy and reduce to 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Don’t walk away, especially during last few minutes. 2. Remove from heat and stir in cloves, lemon zest, juice and vanilla. 3. Steep 1 minute to blend flavors and strain. 4. Combine strawberries and grapes in medium bowl. 5. Pour warm dressing over fruit and toss to coat. 6. Serve immediately at room temperature or cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate up to 4 hours, and serve chilled. Serving Ideas: Also wonderful with nectarines or peaches and hard purple plums. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 670 Calories; 6g Fat (7.4% calories from fat) 6g Protein 161g Carbohydrate 23g Dietary Fiber 0mg Cholesterol
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about the chef A chef, author, teacher and musician, Elizabeth Podsiadlo – known as Chef E – has entertained audiences all over San Diego for more than 15 years in both her cooking classes and musical performances. She has been a guest on KPBS “These Days” and appears regularly on Channel 6 television promoting her cooking classes, book signings and concerts. She describes this featured recipe as having “amazing flavor that resembles chocolate in texture and fragrance”. Chef E has written two “cooking novels” that contain mystery, intrigue and lots of recipes. She teaches cooking classes one Saturday a month at the San Diego Botanical Gardens. And local residents can find her at the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market selling her gourmet wares on the other Saturdays. She also sings at a monthly Opera Soiree (openmic) that takes place in the Pacific Beach Woman’s Club building at 1721 Hornblend Street in Pacific Beach at 7 p.m. the last Sunday of every month (free to the public). Chef E lives in San Diego with her husband, daughter and two dogs and is currently filming a cooking series with PACE television here in San Diego which appears on both Time Warner and Cox cable stations. For more information, visit www.theoperasingingchef.com. ¢
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Helping Others A Part of Preston’s Life, Work by JENNIFER SOUSA 92131 Magazine Staff
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n 1996, Christopher Scott Preston decided to help out the people of San Diego, and he has not stopped since then. “For over 14 years, we have helped our clients achieve the results that fad diets and expensive gym memberships just can’t achieve,” Preston said. He started a program called Body by Dante, which is located at Real Deal Fitness. As of June 1, he had helped 957 women achieve better bodies – indicating that the most rewarding part is “helping people who have tried everything else and I was the last resort, and to seeing their bodies change right before their eyes“. Still, there is so much more to what Preston is doing for this community. Last year, 1,400 pounds of clothing were donated by Preston and his clients to Becky’s House, a regional battered women’s shelter. This year, he’s shooting to increase the donation to 2,000 pounds. “I have had a lot of clients that drop lots of weight and my clients always ask what they should do with the old clothes,” he said. Donating to the shelter is one of the many things, outside of
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his business, that Preston is involved in. After 22 years in the U.S. Navy, and 12 years as a civilian firefighter, he is finding ways to put his training to use. He attended school and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, and his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. He works with three prior boot camp instructors who are involved in helping out the local Boy Scouts earn their Fitness Badge, as well as working with the local California Burn Institute. Preston’s wife is a teacher at Marshall Middle School in Scripps Ranch, where she has received the “Teacher of the Year Award” for the past three years. Christopher also participates in the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market every Saturday. ¢
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Hughes Family’s Coffee Break Led To Life-Changing Year in Honduras by LORI LUM 92131 Magazine Staff
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Names: Don Huges, 60 Lori Huges, 57 Residence: Cobble Creek, Scripps Ranch Years in Community: 3 Hometown: Billings, Montana (both) Family: 2 grown children, 2 grandchildren
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Scripps Ranch residents Don and Lori Hughes had no idea just how much one bag of coffee would change their lives. The Hughes were at the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market on Saturday when they learned that the proceeds of the coffee they were buying went to feed the children of a hospital in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. “To those of you who have bought coffee from Shawn Plowman and her family [at the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market], watch out,” Don Hughes said. “We found out that our lives were never the same after we bought that coffee.” The couple had previously made a trip to visit missionary friends in Kenya in 2007, and traveled as missionary workers themselves in 2008 to Cuba with their church, Grace Point Church in Carmel Valley. But the turning point for the Hughes was what came next: After a 2009 trip to Honduras with a group from Penasquitos Lutheran Church to help install 100 water filters in a village lacking quality drinking water, they decided to return…for
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a full year. Don’s boss at Bob Stall Chevrolet, John Stall, worked his job (and kept it open) for the time he was in Honduras, Lori said. “And I was able to take a leave of absence from my first grade teaching position at Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School,” she added. On the year-long trip, the Hughes worked with three pastors, six churches, three Rotary Clubs (Don is a member of the San Diego North Rotary, which meets in Carmel Mountain Ranch), a Compassion International school, a college ministry, and a hospital. “While in Honduras, we helped install 400 more water filters for people in need,” Lori said. “And we traveled to Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama as well.” When they are not travelling, the couple enjoys the atmosphere and community pride they find in Scripps Ranch. Don plays softball on Thursday nights, and likes to watch the Padres and the Chargers. Lori likes to work on school projects and enjoys being a grandma. Don and Lori have two children: Daughter Katie lives in Oahu, Hawaii with her husband Matt and their two children; and their son Andy lives in San Diego. Another trip is planned to Honduras with Penasquitos Lutheran Church and Grace Point Church to finish installing water filters in another village on the Rio Blanco in Honduras. But already Lori’s dream – since going to school for a year in 1974 at the University of Valencia in Spain – to spend a year in a Spanish speaking country has been fulfilled, and it all started with a bag of coffee. ¢
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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF Jimmy Buffet Tribute July 10
Scripps Ranch Symphony in the Park series continues 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 10 at Hoyt Park with a Jimmy Buffet Tribute by Gary Seiler and the CoastRiders. Picnics are encouraged and there is no charge to attend.
Pat Tyre Scholarship Fund Launched
Miramar Ranch Elementary School started the “Pat Tyre Science Lab Scholarship Fund” to pay tribute to Patrick Tyre, a third grade teacher at the campus until his recent death due to illness. Additional information is available at www.miramarranch.org.
Other upcoming concerts – all also scheduled for a 6 p.m. start except the Holiday Concert, which is 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – include: ●● Aug. 14: The Heroes, hosted by LifeWave ●● Sept. 11: The Mighty Untouchables ●● Dec. 4: Holiday Concert, hosted by SROP For more information, visit www.symphonyinthepark.org.
Dingeman Names FFC Board
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Dingeman’s FFC supports projects and programs for the arts, science, enrichment, assemblies, health, safety and literacy at the campus.
Musical Theater Camp in July
Scripps Ranch children have the opportunity to produce and perform the musical “Willy Wonka” during a special Musical Theater Summer Camp July 5-July 22 at Marshall Middle School. Described as a professional, high-energy musical experience, the session 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Children in grades 4 to 12 may participate. Cost for the session is $350, with proceeds going to the Marshall choral and drama departments. Space is limited, and an audition may be required. Contact Katherine Girvin at kgirvin@sandi.net for more information.
SR Pop Warner Drills Begin Aug. 1
Scripps Ranch Pop Warner football and cheer reports that openings are still available in all divisions for fall participation. Football player equipment distribution is scheduled for July 9 and July 16 at Scripps Ranch High School. Mandatory conditioning drills begin on Aug. 1, with the first week in helmets and workout clothing (and full pads the second week) at the SRHS soccer field for upper divisions (includes Pee Wee, Jr. Midget and Midget) and Dingeman Elementary School for the lower divisions. Four-day-a-week practices begin Aug. 15, transitioning to three days a week on Aug. 22. To register or obtain additional information, visit www.scrippsranchpopwarner.com.
Three Receive Dingeman Scholarships Kevin Huynh, Catherine Grant and Joanne Hoang received this year’s annual Scripps Ranch Civic Association Bob Dingeman Scholarships for Community Service recently. Each recipient received a $500 scholarship at the recent Scripps Ranch High School awards night ceremony.
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Scripps Ranch Roads Prompt Rally
San Diego City Councilmember Carl DeMaio’s office recently organized the Scripps Ranch Road Repair Rally, with several volunteers walking local streets to report potholes and other road conditions in their neighborhoods. According to DeMaio’s office, about 40 residents participated in the event, and eventually reported more than 450 potholes and other street damage to city staff for repair. DeMaio’s office also noted the city’s recent release of “San Diego 311” -- a smart phone application and online widget that allows San Diego residents to report issues such as potholes and graffiti straight from their phone to the city staff. Residents can take a picture of the problem and the app uses geotagging technology to automatically provide the problem’s location, which simplifies and speeds up the reporting process. For more information on “San Diego 311” contact DeMaio’s office at 619-236-6655 or email CarlDeMaio@SanDiego.Gov. DeMaio, whose district includes Scripps Ranch, recently announced his effort to seek the San Diego Mayor’s office in 2012 along with several other candidates.
Alliance Seeks Board Nominations
Scripps Ranch Elder Care Alliance seeks nominations for its board of directors. SRECA is a non-profit, volunteer organization for residents of Scripps Ranch, which the group indicates has 9,000 residents (or 28 percent) over than age 50. Created in 2009 to provide seniors an alternative to moving from their home to a retirement or assisted living community, the Alliance is leading the trend of “aging in place in the suburbs” by organizing and delivering programs and services in Scripps Ranch that allow friends, family and neighbors to lead safe, healthy, productive lives in their own homes. Individuals interested in joining the group or its board can secure additional information by calling 858.397.5747 or emailing contact@ sreldercare.org. Information is also available at www.sreldercare.org.
July 4th Parade Coverage Upcoming
Scripps Ranch’s 41st Annual July 4th Parade and other activities occurred after this issue of 92131 Magazine went to press. The much-anticipated parade – was scheduled to stage at Red Cedar Lane and Ironwood Road, then continue on Courtyard Drive, Red Rock Drive, and Scripps Ranch Boulevard before ending at the Aviary Drive intersection. Local residents could enjoy food and festivities at Hoyt Park after the parade. Look for full-color photographs and information on the special day in Scripps Ranch in the next issue of 92131 Magazine. facebook.com/92131magazine
SRHS Soccer Camp in July
Scripps Ranch High School Falcons’ Soccer Camp is scheduled for July 18 through July 21. Designed for advanced players entering grades 8 through 10 in the fall semester, the camp costs $150 per player – with proceeds benefitting the high school soccer program. Boys’ camp is 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with Hans Witzell as coach. Girls’ schedule is 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with Larry Pernicano as coach. For more information or to register, email srhsgirlssoccer@hotmail.com.
Volleyball Group Seeks Members
A relatively new local group is now playing year-round “grass court” volleyball to stay fit, have fun and have competitive games. Known as the Fat Burners Volleyball Team, most participants are from Inland North County – including Scripps Ranch and Mira Mesa. “We keep the team size small so that each player gets more ball touches and moves much more in the court,” said Sathish Gurram, one of the group’s founders. “We mostly play 3 on 3 or 2 on 2.” Gurram said the team recruits mostly intermediate to expert level players, to the give the games a “decent rhythm”. “Prospective members should be in high school or older,” he said. “We expect new members to have good ball passing, setting and some hitting skills. If we haven’t seen a player’s game earlier, we will let him or her play as a guest, and then evaluate their game before extending the invitation to join the group.” The team plays on a grass court at about 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday in Park Village Park near Park Village Elementary School, located at 7930 Park Village Road in Rancho Penasquitos. During spring and summer, the group also plays under the lights on some weekday evenings. For more information on joining the group, visit http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/fat-burners.
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Shina Patel is committed to providing children superior quality dental care – with a mother’s touch. “I designed my boutique practice to transform the average visit to the dentist into a positive and complete dental experience set in a warm, nurturing, educational and fun environment,” said Dr. Patel, who opened World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry at 10672 Wexford St., Suite 285, earlier this year. “We value every child’s individual needs and encourage comprehensive dental care and treatments that promote proper oral health from infancy to young adulthood,” she explained, noting that World of Smiles has an atmosphere conducive to the modern child, complete with superior electronic amenities within a realm of fun-filled color and texture with breathtaking views. A graduate of Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos, UCSD and Columbia University, Dr. Patel delivers a high standard of technology-enhanced and clinically advanced patient care enhanced by exceptional customer service. “I believe in ideal yet conservative dental treatments and treating only what is necessary without any superfluous procedures,” said Dr. Patel, a dedicated, enthusiastic clinician with a sense of humor and a tranquil demeanor. “I truly enjoy working with children to ensure each will have a lifelong healthy smile.” Spending more than half her life living abroad in Germany and Japan, Dr. Patel is truly a citizen of the world brought up in a multicultural setting. That upbringing, passion for travel and
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discovering new cultures inspired her to open World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry. “I have always embraced the philosophy that a smile is a universal gesture and transcends all language and cultural barriers,” she said. “World of Smiles is truly a oneof-a-kind institution unlike any other pediatric dental practice.” A gluten-free practice, World of Smiles offers a comprehensive range of services including cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, whitening and much more. A unique “Baby & Me” program encourages new parents to seek a “dental home” that
is the stepping stone to a lifetime of good oral health. In addition, the practice also prides itself in striving to be as “green” as possible, playing a role in ensuring that children have a healthy world in which to grow up and thrive. After securing her degree as a Doctor of Dental Surgery at Columbia University in 2005, Dr. Patel completed an additional two-year residency that awarded her a specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Lutheran Medical Hospital. She is a member of the clinical faculty at the UCLA Pediatric
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Dentistry Postgraduate Residency program at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and the San Diego County Dental Society. Not only is Dr. Patel involved in providing dental care and education to the residents of rural India and Honduras, at World of Smiles she offers complete dental care to residents of the community with special needs. That type of commitment to community and quality care is the basis of Dr. Patel’s philosophy that achieving perfect dental health is a lifelong journey through which she and her staff guide each World of Smiles patient. “Our staff is committed to overseeing the total health and well-being of our young patients. We hold our roles as teachers and friends to each child secondary to our roles as dental technicians. We consider each of our patients a member of our family,” she said. “We seek to treat each child as we would one of our own. By treating our patients with warmth and compassion, we look to facilitate a more pleasant and comfortable experience for them.” ¢ World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is located at 10672 Wexford St., Suite 285, San Diego, CA 92131. For information, call 858-549-7771, email staff@WorldOfSmilesPediatricDentistry.com, or visit WorldOfSmilesPediatricDentistry.com. facebook.com/92131magazine
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Down on the
Farm Scripps Ranch Farmers Market All About Family, Community
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Fun, Food, Crafts, Music and More Every Saturday
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or nearly 10 years, Bev and Mike Cassity have managed the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market & Family Festival to benefit the Ellen Browning Scripps Academic Fundraising Partnership – pumping much needed financial resources into the local school. Bev Cassity began planning school carnivals and arts and craft festivals 37 years ago as a hobby, while spending 18 years as the president and owner of a car transfer service and five years as the owner of Champion Cheer Outlaws Gym. Mike Cassity is retired after 43 years with Avis Rent A Car in San Diego. Born and raised in San Diego, the couple celebrates 44 years of marriage in July this year. They are the parents of two children, and soon will welcome their third grandchild. Bev Cassity recently provided answers to questions from 92131 Magazine about the history and future of the local farmers market, which regularly attracts more than a thousand shoppers on Saturdays to the corner of Scripps Poway Parkway and Spring Canyon Road.
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Manager, Scripps Ranch Farmers Market 92131 Question: What is the best description of the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market & Family Festival? Bev Cassity: Scripps Ranch Farmers market has been a longtime dream of mine. We wanted to create a fun filled weekly shopping experience that is completely kid-friendly. It is our hope that parents will bring their kids to have them experience buying fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers and plants from local farmers. Buying fresh from the farmers will help create traditions and memories that children will, hopefully, carry over into their adult lives. In order to create a “One Stop Shopping Experience”, we added an arts and crafts section including clothes, designer jewelry, hats, home décor, candles, make up and skin care, homemade pet treats, and so much more. We have provided the perfect opportunity for our shoppers to purchase things for themselves, their homes, and gifts for all special occasions. 92131 Question: Can you describe the experience of shopping at the market? Bev Cassity: Our shoppers tell us that they love our farmers market because of the friendliness of our quality vendors, and that we have provided them with the opportunity to spend Saturday mornings together, with their friends and families, doing shopping and having fun.
We have a free “Treasure Hunt”, where we place a toy penguin at a different vendor’s booth each week and when the kids find it they get a ticket that they exchange for a free toy from the treasure chest at our Information Booth. We have kids that come every Saturday and they have a blast!
‘If shoppers or vendors leave our market without a smile on their face something is very wrong. Our market has a relaxed, but fun atmosphere.’
92131 Question: What makes farmers markets so popular? Bev Cassity: Farmers markets have become extremely popular, 92131 Question: Who is the ~ BEV CASSITY, especially in the past five years, typical farmers market shopper? Manager, Scripps Ranch Farmers Market because families are trying to eat Bev Cassity: Our farmers marhealthier, they want to support local farmers, and it has also become a ket caters to young and old alike. We love seeing all the children shopping social meeting place. with their parents. facebook.com/92131magazine
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92131 Question: How does someone become a food or produce vendor at the market? Bev Cassity: To sell produce or flowers, at any farmers market, farmers must be certified through the Department of Agriculture. There are many rules and regulations that have to be followed and they truly need our support so they can continue providing us with freshly picked produce – as opposed to produce that has been force-grown or stored in refrigerators for long periods of time. To become a food vendor, you have to apply for a Health Permit from the San Diego County Health Dept. I have included a lot of helpful information about getting started on my FAQ page on my website, www.srfm.org. 92131 Question: How does someone become a vendor selling merchandise, arts or crafts? Bev Cassity: Arts and crafts vendors have to be juried in to the market with email pictures or by bringing samples of their wares to the Information booth on Saturdays, for us to review. We try to avoid duplication, whenever possible, to protect the profit margins of our vendors. 92131 Question: What are some of the more popular or unique vendors at the weekly market? Bev Cassity: By far, one of the most popular vendors at our market is Martine, from Bibby’s Crepes. Bibby’s has been with us since the market opened, over nine years ago, and she has built up a clientele of regulars who have breakfast with us every Saturday morning. We also have Mexican, German, Greek, Filipino, Israeli, Jamaican, middle eastern, and American cuisine – as well as fresh breads, fresh fish, delicious pastries, olive oils, and coming soon: Grass fed beef, free range chicken,
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lamb and pork. We also offer chair massage, and covered tables for shoppers to sit and eat breakfast or lunch. We have a face painter and balloon artist on site and have unique vendors like Marjorie from Moca Silk, who designs beautiful orchid arrangements. We just remodeled and I have five of them in my home. 92131 Question: Who are some of the newer vendors at the market? Bev Cassity: We are really excited to welcome a host of fantastic new vendors, including Poppa’s Fresh Fish (“If the fish were any fresher you would be in the ocean”); Belen Artisan Bakery, with the freshest breads in town; Simply Bee Natural, with local honey (great for allergies); and EK Nursery, with colorful outdoor plants for all your gardening needs. 92131 Question: How did the market get started in Scripps Ranch? Bev Cassity: Mike and I moved to Scripps Ranch 11 years ago. When we found out they were going to build a school on one of the busiest corners in Scripps Ranch, we approached the principal of Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School with our proposal for a farmers market. He in turn got us in touch with the EBS Academic Fundraising Partnership, the Foundation for the school, and our successful partnership began. It was an instant win/win situation. We raise money to enhance the education of the children at the school, we provide a wonderful, weekly, shopping event for all of North County inland, and Mike and I earn enough money to spoil our grandkids rotten. 92131 Question: farmers market?
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Bev Cassity: In order for a farmers market to remain successful it has to be located at a highly visible location, within walking distance for some shoppers and with ample parking for those that drive. Visibility is the key! 92131 Question: How does the Scripps Ranch market compare to other farmers markets in the region? Bev Cassity: There are some wonderful, very large (100-plus vendors) markets in San Diego that are, in part, successful because they are tourist driven. Scripps Ranch is a fantastic community, but not what you would refer to as a tourist attraction. We feel that we are unique in that we are completely family-oriented, and we work really hard to foster the trust and respect of our vendors. We love the people that we work with and we become very close with them. If shoppers or vendors leave our market without a smile on their face something is very wrong. Our market has a relaxed, but fun atmosphere. 92131 Question: Generally, what is the size of the market? Bev Cassity: We host 60 to 70 vendors weekly, and we have a thousand or more shoppers in a four-hour period. 92131 Question: What kind of activities for young people exist at the market? Bev Cassity: Kid’s enjoy the free “Treasure Hunt”, the face painter, balloon artist, kettlecorn, slushies, cookie decorating booth, ice cream, and yummy rice, cookies, brownies, rice krispie treats, and Moncai’s sweets and coconut juice.
Scripps Ranch Farmers Market & Family Festival Schedule:
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10 years in October
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92131 Question: Does the market have any special events during the year? Bev Cassity: We love to host special events each year at the market. For the spring holiday, we bring in the Easter Bunny to roam the market with a basket of treats. For Halloween we bring in the Star Wars storm troopers and characters for a fun Kodak moment. For Christmas, Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the market and put on a fantastic, interactive show for the kids and then parents can take a beautiful holiday picture with them. This October will be our 10-year anniversary, and we will have a host of games and special activities for young and old alike. 92131 Question: What are the future plans for the Scripps Ranch market? Bev Cassity: Farmers markets have become so popular that they are opening on every corner. Unfortunately, that waters down the profit margin for vendors at all of the markets and decreases the number of shoppers at each market. The farmers tell me that they have to attend two or three markets to earn the same amount of money that they used to earn at one market a few years ago. In Scripps Ranch we are dedicating ourselves to becoming the number one farmers market in North County Inland. That means more farmers, more specialty food booths, and more shoppers. 92131 Question: Anything else you want to share with readers of 92131 Magazine? Bev Cassity: We encourage shoppers to stop by the Information Booth and say hi. We want them to tell us if we are missing something and we will go out and find it for them. Shopper satisfaction is most important to us. Those satisfied shoppers are our best advertisement. ¢ facebook.com/92131magazine
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Scripps Ranch Women’s Club Distributes Funds
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cripps Ranch Women’s Club distributed funds to a variety of entities within the Scripps Ranch community after raising $9,000 from its recent “Le Petite Dejeuner a la Bastide” event. Fundraising co-chairs Donna Apprill and Diane Lennert, along with a large committee of volunteers, designed a champagne brunch with a professionally facilitated live auction and a silent auction held March 13. “This was the most successful event held in the last five years, enabling the group to return to their original club roots of providing substantial donations to local schools in view of the deep budget cuts,” said President Joette Briggs.
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FUNDRAISING RECIPIENTS OF GIFTS FROM 2010-2011 • Dingeman Elementary – Principal Kimi Lochtefeld will use the $1,000 for science supplies and equipment. • Jerebek Elementary – Principal Paul Gilroy will use the $1,000 for a music program that touches every student once a week. • Miramar Elementary – Principal Peg Crane will use the $1,000 to fund their Art program and pay for science lab. • EB Scripps Elementary – Principal Greg Collamer requested we hold our $1,000 donation until September. • Thurgood Marshall Middle School – Principal Michelle Irwin will use our $1,000 for their Art program and for another student computer license. • Scripps Ranch High School – Musical Director Russell Shedd will use our $600 gift to purchase two new band uniforms. • SRHS Scholarships – Two female seniors will receive a $1,200 scholarship as announced at the June 2 Senior Award Ceremony. Winners are: Marissa Cohen and Leanna Hanson. • Scripps Ranch Theatre – A $500 donation has been approved by the Board. • Symphony in the Park – A $500 donation has been approved by the Board.
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The SRWC celebrated its 21st anniversary this year as a non-profit club that raises funds for worthy community projects and offers frequent social activities to cultivate friendship and understanding among members. “The majority of our members have put their children through or currently have children in Scripps Ranch schools and we feared severe budget cuts from Sacramento would annihilate resources for art, music, technology and science that we believe are critical to the educational experience for all children,” Briggs said. “Personally presenting the checks to several school principals was the highlight of my year as president of the club. Investing in our community’s children with funds for art and music create memories and selfdiscovery about talents that could be developed later in life.” ¢
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Mills has been volunteering at Dingeman Elementary in Scripps Ranch since her eldest daughter started kindergarten. Since then, her volunteer spirit has grown, and she has taken on greater responsibilities at Dingeman and now helps other organizations regularly as well. Mills and her husband Ian moved to the community from England in 1999, and she is impressed with the family’s choice of location. “It’s a great neighborhood with excellent schools, close to everywhere but still close to nature,” she said. At Dingeman – where her children Libby, 7, and Emma, 6, attend classes – Mills is the Art Corps Volunteer Coordinator and teacher, a room mom, Bowl-a-thon co-chair, and also serves on the Bakers Committee. Her efforts seem to be paying off, as the last Bowl-a-thon raised just over $1,500, a large portion of which went directly to the school’s PE department for much needed equipment. The Bakers Committee also helps to raise funds for the school throughout the year by providing treats for school events. Mills said the best thing about her volunteer work at the school is making a difference in her children’s education. “Due to budget restraints Name: Age: Residence: Volunteer Affiliation:
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many activities would no longer be available but through volunteering I am able to bring art into the classroom, support our PE department enable more field trips, and take the mundane paper passing jobs off the teachers so they can spend time teaching our children,” she said. When she is not busy with volunteering, Mills said she loves crafts, especially card-making and scrapbooking. She also enjoys gardening and photography, along with hiking and tent camping. Her mother and grandfather taught her everything she knows about gardening – and she enjoys passing the details along to her children by tending a small vegetable garden at their home. Her daughters also inspired her to help teach Sunday School at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Poway, where the family attends church. The whole Mills family has become involved with volunteer activities as well. They packaged food for Tanzania and other needy countries through Friends and Family Community Connection, and Mills and her daughter Libby serve meals once a month at Interfaith Community Services. “I think my biggest reward is being able to help others,” Mills said. ¢ 36
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All About Me
Medical Day Spa: The Focus is All About the Patient
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and minimal patient downtime.” In addition to the numerous services and treatments, All About Me also has an extremely knowledgeable staff that continue their education at every opportunity. “They are well-trained in a variety of products that we offer, including Epicurean facial – often described as a non-surgical facelift,” Barlow said. “This treatment works wonders on all skin types.” Whether it’s chemical peels, microdermabrasion, permanent make-up, body wraps or acupuncture, All About Me’s team of professionals provides “top shelf, yet reasonably priced” skin services to men and women in all walks of life who want to look and feel their best. “At All About Me…it is “ All About You!,” Barlow said. “Our staff’s biggest reward is seeing superb customer satisfaction and great results.” ¢ All About Me Medical Day Spa is located at 12889 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd. in San Diego 92129. For information, call 858-538-8699, email allaboutmemedispa@sbcglobal.net, or visit www.allaboutmemedispa.com.
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inspiring to be their teacher.” Nick will continue to undergo more treatments, but for now he is all smiles because he knows how much his buddies love him, according to his mother, Susan Kramer-Swafford. “Having the boys do that made such a huge positive impact on his emotional state,” she said. “He was really getting negative, and (the night before he saw what his friends had done) particularly he was just tired and grumpy, not eating, drinking, or taking his medicine. When he saw all the photos of his friends’ shaved heads Nick immediately perked up.” Maranatha Elementary Principal Reggie Biancalani noted that the Swaffords have five of their eight children enrolled at the school. “They are an amazing family, and we are blessed to be able to come along side them in their time of need,” he said. “Many other school families have provided meals and other support along the way.” ¢
hildren often go to great lengths to show their love to friends. Recently, a group of boys demonstrated their love by shaving their heads to support and honor a friend who had lost his hair after chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Nick Swafford, a resident of Scripps Ranch and a 2nd grader at Maranatha Christian Schools in Del Sur/4S Ranch, was diagnosed in March with a malignant brain tumor. His doctors successfully removed the tumor, but radiation and chemotherapy are still needed. Nick’s teacher, Breanne Keck, shared that without any guidance from adults, the students all offered to shave their heads to help their friend deal with this difficult time in his life. “The students have shown such compassion and love for Nick,” Keck said. “They have prayed for Nick, made cards, and brought gifts to him while he was in the hospital and at home. It has been truly
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big crowd enjoyed Scripps Ranch’s 12th Annual SRCA Community Fair and Concert at Scripps Ranch Community Park in May. The event featured arts and crafts, booth vendors, an expanded Kids’ Fun Zone and a special “Green Street” with organizations and vendors showcasing sustainability, healthy eating, recycling, and drought tolerant landscaping. A rock concert by the Igniters capped the day’s activities.
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Cut Costs and Help the Environment
Simple Suggestions Can Reduce Energy Bills in Inland North County Homes
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ant to reduce your energy bills this summer? Then a few handy tips from the California Energy Commission can help out local residents. According to the commission, it costs roughly – on average, depending upon geography – $1,900 per year for energy in the typical California home. But steps can be taken to lower those costs, and help the environment at the same time. Some of the suggestions from the commission include: • Be a speedy chef: Nothing is more energy efficient for cooking than a microwave. It uses two-thirds less energy than a conventional stove. • Push a button to wash your dishes: A dishwasher actually uses less water than washing dishes by hand. Let dishes air-dry to save even more energy. • Fill up the fridge: Having lots of food in the refrigerator keeps it from warming up too fast when the door is open. • Turn up the thermostat: Most Inland North County homes have air conditioning. Much energy can be saved simply by setting the thermostat to 78 degrees when at home and 85 degrees or off when away. Using ceiling or room fans allows for an even higher thermostat setting because the air movement will cool the room. Always take into account health considerations and be sure to drink plenty of fluids in warm weather. Actual savings can be as much a one to three percent per degree, for each degree the thermostat is set above 72 degrees. • Use appliances wisely: o To help prevent electricity outages, avoid running appliances during peak hours – from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. – or anytime an electricity emergency is declared. o Do laundry efficiently by using the warm or cold water setting for washing your clothes. Always use cold water to rinse clothes. Savings can be as much as four percent. o When drying clothes, run full loads, use the moisture-sensing setting, and clean the clothes dryer lint trap after each use. These procedures can save up to a halfpercent. o Operate the dishwasher only when it is fully loaded, and turn off the dry cycle and air dry dishes instead – which can save up to one percent. • Operate pool filters and cleaning sweeps efficiently: Reduce the operating time of swimming pool filters and auto42
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matic cleaning sweeps to four-to-five hours, and only during off-peak time. This can save one-to-two percent per hour of reduction. • Eliminate wasted energy: o Turn off appliances, lights and equipment when not in use, saving up to two percent. o Unplug electronic devices and chargers when they aren’t in use. Most new electronics use electricity even when switched “off”, so turn computers and printers off at the power strip. These steps can save one-to-two percent. o Unplug or recycle that spare refrigerator in the garage if it’s not really needed. This will save up to $150 per year, or 1020 percent! • Replace air conditioner filters: Dirty filters restrict airflow and can cause the system to run longer, increasing energy use. Replace filters monthly for maximum benefit, and a cost savings of one-to-two percent. • Plug the leaks: Weather-strip, seal, and caulk leaky doors and windows and install foam gaskets behind outlet covers. This is inexpensive and can save an astounding two percent in energy costs. • Install new or additional window shading: Install patio covers, awnings, and solar window screens to shade the home from the sun. For additional future savings, use strategically planted trees, shrubs and vines to shade the dwelling. This can save up to five percent. • Seal the ducts: Leaking ductwork accounts for 25 percent of cooling costs in an average home (though this may not be applicable to newer dwellings in 92127), so have the ducts tested and have any leaks or restrictions repaired by a qualified contractor. Be aware that duct cleaning is not the same as duct sealing. In older homes, this can save as much as a 10 to 20 percent savings. While the savings noted are only estimates and will vary by region in California, these suggestions from the California Energy Commission certainly point out the opportunities to conserve electrical resources and save money for other purposes. For additional information on cost-savings techniques, programs sponsored by the CEC, and rebates available for purchasing new appliances, visit www.consumerenergycenter.org. And more tips and information can be found at www.fypower.org. ¢
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Thousands Eligible for Electric Discounts Not Participating
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ecent research by San Diego Gas & Electric determined that approximately 15 percent of customers eligible for the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program – which offers a significant savings each month in utility costs – are not currently enrolled. Throughout the service territory there are currently 300,424 residents currently enrolled in the CARE program, which can reduce monthly bills by as much as 35 percent. About 55,000 residents are eligible but not currently enrolled, according to SDG&E. Even more might now be eligible because the income guidelines were raised June 1. “The CARE program is designed to provide relief for those that need it right now and we want all of the eligible customers to take advantage of this savings,” said Hal Synder, SDG&E vice president of customer solutions. “SDG&E is actively reaching out to customers through direct mail, phone calls, door-to-door campaigns and more to educate possible CARE recipients. We make it easy to enroll by not requiring income verification so customers can quickly submit their application and start taking advantage of the cost savings within about 30 days of being approved.” Eligibility is based on the number of people living in the
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house and total yearly income, or participation by any person in the household in one of these public assistance programs: Medi-Cal; Food Stamps; TANF; Women, Infants & Children (WIC); Healthy Families, Categories A and B, or LIHEAP. The new income guidelines as of June 1, 2011 are:
Household Members 1-2 3 4 5 6 Each Additional Member
CARE $31,800 $37,400 $45,100 $52,800 $60,500 add $7,700
“I would definitely recommend this program to others and feel very thankful to SDG&E for providing this discount,” said current SDG&E customer and CARE recipient Maggie Comans. For more information on customer assistance programs, or to apply for CARE online, visit www.sdge.com/residential/assistance, email: billdiscount@sdge.com or call 1-800-411-SDGE (7343). ¢
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The Miracle of Building Scripps Ranch Couple Builds Homes, Educates Tijuana’s Poor by JENNIFER SOUSA
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magine a life where you were worried about your children’s health. Imagine a life where you didn’t know if there would be enough food for you to eat. Imagine a life where education was almost non-existent. Now imagine a life where all of that changes when one man, Chris, met one woman, Julianne. Chris North remembers the story of how it all came to be the miracle that others will never forget. “In 1986 while at Loyola Marymount University, we met on a trip to an orphanage in Tecate, Mexico,” he said. “We fell in love with the place and while Julianne was still in college, we raised $150,000 to purchase a ranch next door to build a dormitory and a vocational school for the older boys.” Their passion went on to be much bigger than that. In 1988, after they were married, the Norths moved to Tecate to run the boys home for orphans. They soon found that the boys attending the school had families that were very poor, or lived in shacks. The families were sending their children to the orphanage as a sort of boarding school. They knew then that they could do more for the people of Mexico. In 1999, they sought out to make their vision of helping the
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people of Mexico come true. They reached out and found that the people of Scripps Ranch also had a passion for the people who were less fortunate. This was the start to a foundation known as Build a Miracle. Build a Miracle, to date, has built 138 homes and more than 700 people in Tijuana, Mexico have gone from shacks to two-bedroom homes that include a bathroom, living room, and a kitchen. The group is also dedicated to helping with the educational needs of the people in Tijuana. They have seven students that are currently attending college, thanks to scholarships provided. And many children – and even adults – are now
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receiving further education. The couple noted that Build a Miracle utilizes 100 percent of donated money for the building and educational purposes of the people in Tijuana. “We operate with zero administrative costs and salaries,” Chris North said. “We really need contributors willing to sponsor scholarships for the many great young people who would love to go to high school or college. These contributors can have a direct relationship with their student – a part of the Build a Miracle personal touch and transparency.” ¢ Local residenst who want to assist can send tax deductible donations to Chris and Julianne North at 11207 Lady Fern Ct, San Diego, CA 92131 or join the group on one of its monthly trips to Tijuana to build homes. Visit www.buildamiracle.net for dates and other information – or contact Build a Miracle directly via email at cjn1@yahoo.com or by phone at 619-992-0845
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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 outweigh 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.
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April 16 thru June 15, 2011 Beds
Baths
Est SF
Price
11018 Glencreek Cir
2
3
1362
395,000
12194 Loire Ct
4
2
2041
630,000
11636 La Colina Rd
3
2
1384
425,000
11408 Swan Lake Dr
4
3
2341
670,000
11052 Red Rock Dr
4
3
2036
475,000
11939 Cypress Valley Dr
4
3
2578
695,000
10665 Cassowary Ct
3
3
1674
476,000
11445 Legacy Ter
4
3
2918
675,000
11814 Cypress Cyn Rd # 2
3
3
1837
485,000
12218 Misty Blue Ct
3
3
2523
673,000
10830 Caminito Cuesta
4
3
1903
500,000
11360 Legacy Ter
4
3
2688
680,000
11298 Pepperview Terrace
3
3
1802
525,000
11433 Wide Valley Ln
4
3
2237
680,000
11564 Village Ridge Rd
4
3
2129
520,000
11590 Jaguar Ct
4
3
2395
650,000
10850 Caminito Cuesta
4
3
1903
505,000
10805 Elderwood Rd
4
3
2130
686,900
10869 Caminito Colorado
3
3
1784
485,000
10511 Stony Ridge Ct
5
3
3108
757,500
10743 Brookview Ln
3
2
1652
529,000
11467 Swan Lake Dr
5
3
2880
779,000
11053 Tondino Rd
4
3
1846
520,000
10229 Rue Touraine
4
3
2425
760,000
11135 Caminito Vista Serena
2
2
1614
550,000
15054 Almond Orchard (Lot)
4
4
3567
785,000
11079 Elderwood Ln
4
3
1984
569,500
11898 Charmaine Wy
4
3
2872
767,500
12274 Libelle Ct
3
3
2367
580,000
11295 Breckenridge St
5
4
3474
850,000
10444 Woodchuck Pt
3
3
2310
604,000
11732 Wills Creek Rd
5
4
3069
800,000
10949 Red Cedar Dr
4
3
2802
562,500
10678 Breckenridge Dr
4
4
3441
825,000
10264 Jeraback Dr
4
2
1811
550,000
11393 Spruce Run Dr
6
4
3562
865,000
12273 Misty Blue Ct
3
3
2523
627,550
15226 Maple Grove (Lot)
4
5
3730
850,000
12232 Libelle Ct
4
3
2395
582,000
10421 Rue Finisterre
4
5
3293
868,000
10714 Loire Ave
3
2
1783
585,000
15234 Maple Grove (Lot)
4
4
3567
875,000
12015 Avonette Ct
3
3
2523
624,900
11104 Gatemoore Wy
4
4
3224
850,000
11904 Handrich Ct
3
2
2015
615,000
11318 Fortino Pt
6
5
3869
870,000
10057 Mesa Madera Dr
3
3
2111
595,000
10494 Livewood Wy
4
3
3295
887,000
10414 Woodchuck Pt
4
3
2498
637,000
12386 Sycamore Ridge Ct
5
5
3539
1,090,000
10784 Loire Ave
3
2
1958
620,000
11216 Deprise Cv
5
7
4735
1,185,000
11371 Eastview Pt
4
3
2180
640,000
(complete list of homes sold in 92131 at www.92131magazine.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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orth County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids – an educational gymnastics facility for individuals age 15 mon. to adults – focuses on the sport, without the competitive push so all can excel at their own pace. But it’s the size and extensive background of the staff that impresses many students. Owned and operated by Liz Mullarkey and Rob Bryson since 1986, Gyminny Kids strives to bring fitness to all ages in a fun and exciting atmosphere. From preschool age to adult gymnastics, camps, birthday parties, acro and cheerleading classes, and their newest program – Motion Evolution – Gyminny Kids has something for everyone. And, according to Mullarky, it’s the caring, talented, friendly staff with an extensive background that impresses many students and parents. “We range from an Asian National Champion to an instructor whose certifications are from his home country (England), to 20-somethings, former high school/collegiate gymnasts, and high school coaches,”
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Mullarky said. “We have instructors coached by Olympic coaches, who are personal trainers, who have gymnastics judging certifications – and who were former Gyminny Kids students themselves.” Mullarky said Gyminny Kids’ experienced 18-member staff works off specific curriculums and lesson plans at all levels, including toddlers. “They keep track in their notebooks each hour relative to each child’s progress so they can move to the next level as needed,” she said. Another integral part of the curriculum is following the Character Counts Program, also used by Poway Unified School District. “We pride ourselves in being designated as the only private Children’s Gold Medal Activity Center through the program in San Diego County,” said Mullarky. Gyminny Kids is located at 17022 Camino San Bernardo in 4S Ranch. For more information call 858-451-0201, email gkgymnst@aol.com, or visit www.gyminnykids.com. ¢
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JULY EVENTS
AUGUST EVENTS
7/12
Get Back to Work Now! Career Event Sponsored by Best Jobs Magazine 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Community & Seminar Rooms
8/10
San Diego Shakespeare Society Open Readings Macbeth (Second half) Teens/Adults 6:15 – 7:45 pm Community Room
7/13
San Diego Shakespeare Society Open Readings Macbeth (First half) Teens/Adults 6:15 – 7:45 pm Community Room
8/18
Celia, the Fiddle Girl Especially for Kids (All ages) sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library 3:00 – 4:00 pm Community Room
7/14
Gypsy Folk Ensemble Especially for Kids (All ages) sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library 3:00 – 4:00 pm Community Room
8/20
Computer Users (Teens/Adults) 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Seminar Room
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Encore Screening of PBS Point of View (POV) new documentary, The Oath (Teens/Adults) 12:00 – 2:00 pm Community Room
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SAT/ACT (Teens) 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Community Room
8/24
Book Discussion: Harriet and Isabella by Patricia O’Brien 6:30 – 7:45 pm Seminar Room
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RECURRING EVENTS
7/26
SAT/ACT (Teens) 6:00 – 8:00 pm Community Room
7/27
Book Discussion Group: What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell 6:30 – 7:45 pm Seminar Room
7/28
Nana Yaw Asiedu Especially for Kids (All ages) sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library 3:00 – 4:00 pm Community Room
7/30
Big Used Book Sale 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Community Room
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Wednesdays
Silver Age Yoga (Seniors) 3:00 – 4:00 pm Community Room
Thursdays
Storytime (Preschool) 10:00 – 10:30 am Children’s Area
Thursdays
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