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believe that milestones account for a great deal of who we are as a person.

Some milestones are good. Some are not so good. One might categorize them as achievements, while others see them more as benchmarks in life.

When we aren’t in the midst of experiencing a landmark life event, we are usually working our way towards it. Excitement often builds. Anticipation grows as the event gets closer. What was once so far away is now in sight.

It’s very rare when a major life event sneaks up on us – but it does happen from time to time (good or bad).

This month marks the culmination of a 17-year-long journey. While our family is not alone – thousands of families send their children off to college each year – it certainly feels special and unique to my small family in our corner of the world.

Our beautiful and intelligent daughter is college-bound. The same little girl that we taught to ride a bike. The little girl that we began coaching in soccer at the age of four, eventually developing into a speedster that could outrun nearly every opponent down the sideline when given the opportunity.

Homework assignments. Board games at the table. Long philosophical discussions about friends, boyfriends, and life in general – whether she wanted to hear what her mother and I had to say or not. We will miss this.

We will miss it all.

I think I might be somewhat of a selfish person when it comes to family.

I don’t apologize for this. On one hand, we want her to go and begin her journey of adulthood and independence – after all, isn’t that the whole point of being a parent? Isn’t that our job?

Yes, I am selfish. We will miss the comfort and joy of seeing her around the house on a daily basis. We will miss having groups of her friends (some going all the way back to early elementary school) hanging out around the house. We will miss knowing that she is safe and sound in her bedroom. We will even miss watching her sit on the couch and speed-text what appears to be dozens of people at once. We might even miss some of the sibling bickering that inevitably takes place between the younger kiddos and her.

But we are very proud of her. We are excited for her. A big life event is upon her. We will help her move into her new dorm this week. As always, we will very much be a part our little girl’s new journey that she is starting.

Although she will still be close to home, she will still have her independence and get the full college experience by living on campus. This is something that we wanted for her.

To our daughter Ashley (a few bits of advice): Go get ‘em. Challenge yourself. Believe in yourself. Learn as much as you can, then learn more.

Simply show up – it’s more than half the battle. Always finish what you start. Be your own best friend. Live with integrity. Most importantly, cherish the moment.

P.S. We lightheartedly keep telling her that she can’t bring her laundry home on the weekends (they have laundry facilities in the dorms). But truth be told, doing a couple of loads of laundry on the weekends is a very small price to pay for us to ensure that she comes back home to visit regularly.

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HOMECOMING AT SRHS Sept 12: Homecoming Football Game | 6 p.m.

Sept. 13: Homecoming Dance | 8 p.m.

Scripps Ranch High School www.srhsfalcons.org

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HOME RUN FOR CHELSEA TOURNAMENT $2.50 entrance fee for 16 years and older Sportsplex in Poway and Santee Register at www.chelseaslightfoundation.sportssignup.com

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SCRIPPS RANCH WOMEN’S NETWORKING GROUP MEETING 7:45 – 9:30 a.m. | Location posted on website www.srwnetworking.org

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FAMILY OKTOBERFEST Enjoy the festivities with friends and family 4 – 9 p.m.

Scripps Ranch Swim & Raquet Recreational Club www.srsrc.com

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SRHS MARCHING BAND TOURNAMENT All day | Scripps Ranch High School www.srhsmusic.com

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ALL IN FOR THE Y Silent auction, wine tasting, Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament, prizes, and more 6 – 11 p.m. | Country Club of Rancho Bernardo www.rancho.ymca.org

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12TH ANNUAL CORYELL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Continental breakfast, putting contest, on-course games followed by a luncheon 9 a.m. | Steele Canyon Golf Club www.sdyouth.org

ONGOING (THROUGH OCT. 10) 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 EVERY WEDNESDAY POWAY-SCRIPPS ROTARY CLUB 12 – 2 p.m. | Brigantine Restaurant in Poway www.powayrotary.org 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH SCRIPPS MIRAMAR RANCH PLANNING GROUP 7 – 9 p.m. | Scripps Miramar Ranch Library www.scrippsranch.org EVERY THURSDAY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS Weekly fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit Innovations Academy, a free, public K-8 charter school 5 – 8 p.m. | Innovations Academy www.facebook.com/iafoodtruckthursdays SCRIPPS TEASERS MEETING Improve your public speaking skills, open to all 7 – 8 p.m.

Scripps Ranch Civic Association Community Center www.scrippsranch.org LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH SCRIPPS RANCH WOMEN’S NETWORKING GROUP 8 – 9:30 p.m.

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riginally from New York, Norb and Janice Seufert chose the Presidio Scripps Ranch neighborhood for the cul-de-sacs, parks, family environment, and proximity to school. Janice shared, “Not only is it fun to walk with the neighbors, but it’s great exercise to start the day.”

While both working for Grey Advertising, their mutual friend, George, brought Norb and Janice together by inviting Norb to Janice’s 30th birthday party. To honor George and Grey Advertising, Norb and Janice selected names for their children that begin with G. Currently, the Seuferts work in the fitness field. Norb owns and operates The Yard, a batting cage facility that features CrossFit and yoga. Batters view the distance and trajectory of their hits on a virtual field due to

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Janice and Norb Seufert Griffin (14, 9th grade at Scripps Ranch High School), Grace (11, 6th grade at Marshall Middle School) Presidio since 1998 Norb – Queens Village, NY; Janice – Yorktown Heights, NY Norb – Business owner of The Yard batting cages; Janice – Group fitness instructor Two cats – Cookie and Ziggy; One fish called Bar Mitzvah Fish because Griffin won it at a bar mitzvah Pools at the Scripps Ranch Swim and Racquet Club, Chile Peppers Mexican Eatery for a California Burrito, our friends’ houses

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The Seufert family stays active. Every summer they celebrate the longest day of the year by inviting their friends to a beach party that lasts until sunset. They also enjoy bicycle riding, surfing, and visiting New York. Janice plays in a tennis league, was an extra in two made-for-TV movies and had the good sense to back out of a taping of Wipeout after seeing the promos. Norb appeared in Office Party, a viral video on behalf of the Union-Tribune that had over a million hits on YouTube and was featured on CNN and Howard Stern.

Griffin attends Scripps Ranch High School, plays baseball and basketball, and plays in Almost Grounded, a local rock band that plays nationwide and has an original song on iTunes called Black Hearted Woman. Additionally, Janice bragged, “Griffin made it to the final round of the county spelling bee last year.”

Grace attends Marshall Middle School, plays the viola, performed in The Wizard of Oz, and participates in competitive cheer. She has mastered the split and is working on her back handspring and back tuck. She is also a Girl Scout who recently walked across the Golden Gate Bridge with her troop to symbolize advancing to the next level. Further, Grace started two businesses – a car wash and duct tape wallet site on Etsy – that are doing well.

The Seuferts believe supporting their community is important.

Janice served on the AFP board and was VP of fundraising for Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary. Further, since Janice is a Girl Scout leader, the entire family supports causes. ¢

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or 9th grader Jason Provol, his love for science is practically part of his DNA. “My dad is a chemical engineer and ever since I was very young, he has encouraged me to be an engineer,” recalled Jason. Fueled with encouragement from his father, Jason has become passionate about all things science – enrolling in advanced science classes in school and participating in the California State Science Fair, for which he has been the recipient of twenty-five awards. Now, presented with an exciting internship opportunity at UC San Diego, this young

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Jason, who attends Scripps Ranch High School, enjoys soccer, playing the guitar and volunteering. “I devote myself to volunteering at my Temple, Ner Tamid Conservative Synagogue,” shared Jason.

“Recently, my dad and I repainted the entire deck surrounding the religious school.”

But Jason’s top interest remains to be science. “I like science because science is a way to explain questions about how the world works,” he said. “Finding the answers to those questions is not only interesting, but a challenge that is fun to overcome.”

In addition to his many awards, including a full-paid trip to Space Camp, Jason has been offered an exciting opportunity as a result of his participation in the California State Science Fair \interning for Dr. Fatta Nahab at UC San Diego. “Dr. Nahab specializes in neurodegenerative diseases and disorders focusing on Parkinson’s, the essential tremor, and other movement disorders,” Jason explained. “As an intern, I am going to be working hands on with patients in MRI studies and data analysis using specialty software to quantify the effects on the brain.” Jason plans to enter this work into the 2015 and 2016 science fairs, and to eventually publish articles on his findings under Dr. Nahab’s guidance. He is also working hard in school in hopes of being accepted into a top technical university.

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Natasha cites her mother as the source of her inspiration. “When my mother was young, her parents encouraged her to sing and dance to entertain her family and friends, but she never had a chance to learn a musical instrument,” said Natasha. “My mother is passing on this love of music, dance, and entertaining to me.”

Natasha’s talents aren’t just limited to the resounding cello. She’s played in retirement homes, sang with the San Diego Children’s Choir (SDCC), featured artwork in the San Diego County Fair, danced in The Nutcracker, and been a guest conductor at the SDCC Christmas Concert in La Jolla.

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This past June, Trevor was assigned as the new branch manager for the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library. “What can I say about it? It’s a great branch and I feel extremely lucky to be here!” Trevor shared excitedly. “The staff is great, the Friends, and the volunteers have all been gracious and welcoming, and the community is very strong to me. It’s a privilege serving such a dynamic neighborhood with a real identity in San Diego.”

Trevor is excited to get to know the Scripps Ranch community, and plans to add an additional fitness class and more children’s programs for the fall. The Library has also recently begun a light-bulb exchange every fourth Saturday, where visitors can exchange and dispose their old bulbs responsibly.

He encourages 92131 residents to feel empowered and have a say in the growth of the library. “Our Friends of the Library are always looking for new members who want to participate, give back and take part in running this beautiful library!” He added, “Additionally, I always tell everyone if that’s not for you, the number one way you can help out a library is by checking out lots and lots of books!” ¢

Buy Local, Go Green, Eat Healthy

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tablespoons cooking oil medium onion, diced carrots, diced stalks of celery, diced zucchini, diced cloves of garlic, minced bay leaf 4 ounce can diced green chiles tablespoons of adobo sauce from a can of chipotles 48 ounce can chicken stock (homemade, if possible) 14.5 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed teaspoon cumin teaspoon chili powder teaspoon sea salt

Optional Toppings: Lime wedges, avocado diced, crumbled Mexican-style cheese (or Monterey Jack), chopped cilantro, tortilla chips

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Remove browned chicken and any juices left in the pot to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, in about 5 minutes.

Add the stock, bay leaf, green chiles, black beans, and 1 tablespoon of adobo. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Add zucchini and simmer for 10 more minutes.

Taste before serving. The adobo is quite hot! My family likes 2 tablespoons of the adobo in our soup, but that may be too spicy for your family, especially if serving to kids.

Follow step #5, this time sprinkling with red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.

Makes: 4-6 servings Total Time: 1 hour

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Family: Husband – Scott; Children – Kelsi (23), Jordin (21), Adam (18), Faith (12) Community: Scripps Ranch since 1999 Hobbies/Interests: Running, gardening, cooking, eating well Favorite Local Activity: Fouth of July parade and fun runs, running at Miramar Lake, and spending time with friends.

About the Recipe: I love this recipe, especially for the fall. It is pretty quick to come together and everything can be prepped in advance and stashed in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook. This recipe suits our warm fall weather because it is light and flavorful yet very satisfying on a cool evening. Adding avocado and using a home made chicken stock boosts the nutrition with healthy fats and important minerals. For picky eaters, use an emersion blender to puree the veggies. Vegetarians can substitute veggie stock and add quinoa instead of the chicken.

About the Chef: I am a nutritional therapist. I help people deal with health issues through food and increased nutrition. We are made up of trillions of cells, those cells make up the tissue of our body and our organs and systems. When our cells are not getting adequate nutrition at the most basic level, we begin to have dysfunction. Dysfunction of organs and systems lead to food intolerances, allergies, and auto immune/lifestyle diseases. I coach people on how to avoid, and in many cases correct, the dysfunction created by our standard American diet. I love showing others that healthy eating does not have to be boring and flavorless! For more information go to www.lifeofvibrance@wordpress.com. ¢

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SCRIPPS RANCH STUDENT NANCIE HELDERS WANTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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n the surface, Nancie Helders is a typical Marshall Middle School student. She is a Girl Scout, is on the Quantum swim team, and likes the library. But scratch a little beneath the surface, and you’ll find a manga-loving artist and poet who’s trying to help cure cancer – by selling lemonade.

Nancie’s grandmother, Nancy Bradford, is a breast cancer survivor. Nancie’s mother took up the cause by walking the Susan G. Komen three day walk in 2011, and Nancie wanted to help as well. She thought selling pink lemonade was the way to raise the funds, and her donation amounts have crept steadily skyward since she started fundraising in 2011 (she was just 10 years old). She has donated to several different organizations, including Susan G. Komen, the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, and Relay for Life.

Thanks to her mother’s introduction, Nancie has a love (she calls it an obsession) for manga and anime. For the uninitiated, manga are Japanese comics and anime are Japanese productions usually featuring hand-drawn or computer animation. She’d like to major in art in college and become Name: Community: Volunteer Affiliation: Occupation: Family:

Nancie Anne Helders Old Scripps Ranch since 2005 Raising money for cancer research Student Parents – Mark and Lesleigh; Sibling – Hana (11)

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a manga artist for CLAMP or another famous manga art studio. “I’ve submitted some of my artwork to different venues,” Nancie explained, “like the San Diego Fair and Ramona Art Gallery, where I won first and second place ribbons for my art.” Her artistic temperament extends to poetry as well, and her poem “Free in the Water” was published in Fall of 2012 in a book called A Celebration of Poets. “I wrote the poem in 5th grade,” Nancie recalled, “and it is about the way swimming makes me feel.” The way she feels about her surroundings are often her themes for poems, like seeing a maze of umbrellas on a very rainy day.

In addition to raising money for cancer research, Nancie volunteers through her church – First Unitarian Universalist – and through her Girl Scout troop, helping animals and cleaning up beaches. “I also help my mom when she does fundraisers like the shoe drive at Jerabek Elementary.” But her first and most successful volunteer campaign is through her lemonade sales. “As long as they are looking for a cure for cancer,” Nancie revealed, “I would like to continue donating lemonade funds to cancer research.” ¢ Groups Donated To:

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In 2011 ($27) and 2012 ($50) to Susan G Komen; in 2013 ($91.50) to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; in 2014 ($131.65) to Relay for Life.

Cancer research and helping cancer survivors www.komensandiego.org | www.lls.org www.relayforlife.org

It Takes a Village

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ver since we were young, we have partaken in sharing art. Whether it be in school sharing paints and crayons, or perusing the museums as an adult, we inherently love to gather and feed creativity off of each other.

The devoted members of the Scripps Ranch Village Quilters share their art and quilting techniques, not just with each other, but with the whole of the community and beyond.

While active throughout the year, the club begins their new “season” this fall to welcome new members and begin their series of workshops and guest speakers. “The group is relatively small, with just under fifty members altogether, and it’s open to everyone from absolute beginners at quilting to experts,” said Carol Goodhue Shull, President of Village Quilters. “A typical meeting also includes sharing of projects that members have completed or expect to finish and give away before the next monthly meeting.” Carol added that workshops make their time together interesting, and while they’re learning the same techniques and patterns, each quilt is as unique as its quilter thanks to the variety of fabrics and finishing touches.

The Village Quilters hold sit-and-sew sessions and collaborate on humanitarian projects such as crafting quilts for babies through Gently Hugged, and for women and children at the Hidden Valley House. All of their meetings are held at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library on the second Saturdays of each month and the public is welcome to attend, with a $5 suggested donation for non-members. Check out their new season of workshops on their main website at www.villagequiltersguild.com. ¢

Lynnell Hallock, Diana Foster, Jill Elhard and Linda Pountney look on as Helen Young Frost demonstrates how to do accurate piecing of tiny squares.

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:::: COMMUNITY STUFF Synchronized in Success

The San Dieguito Synchronized Swimming team competed for a national title this summer at the 2014 USA eSynchro Age Group Synchronized Swimming Championships in Federal Way, WA. As the largest synchronized swimming meet in the world, this was quite the feat for the local synchronized swimming team. The meet featured qualifying teams in four age groups: 12 and under, 13 through 15, 16 through 17, and 18 through 19. Congratulations to Calla Chenelle of Scripps Ranch who was one of the participants in the 16 through 17 age group duet.

Project Lead the Way

Project Lead the Way provides training programs for math, science, and engineering teachers, for interactive games and crafts that they can take back and engage with their students. Of the many teachers who attended the program at SDSU this summer, Frank Carmody from Scripps Ranch High School was among the attendees.

“Teachers learned the various engineering computer programs used in their designated courses, such as Autodesk Inventor (3D modeling program), Autodesk Revit, Scratch, and more. In addition, they learned various engineering principles behind the projects they completed, which in turn, they will be teaching and facilitating in their own classrooms come the new school year,” said Michelle Bunn, Associate Director of Project Lead the Way at SDSU.

Qcamp Inspires Young Girls

Qcamp, a new two week STEM camp held at Qualcomm, seeks to expose girls to science, technology, engineering, and math, in the hopes of grasping their interest in the fields in the future. As these industries are predominately male, Qcamp aims to inspire girls to pursue new subjects of interests. Four local 6th grade students in Scripps Ranch recently attended Qcamp, including Sara-Marie Reed of Marshall Middle School. “This was a once in a lifetime opportunity. I loved making apps and robotic hats. We were able to use our imagination and do whatever we wanted,” she said. Sydney Griffin added, “Qcamp was a lot of fun. I learned things I may have never gotten into without the camp.” Qualcomm plans to invite the girls back and is currently tracking their interest in STEM through high school.

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New Adventure Guides Programs

The Rancho Family YMCA’s Pomerado Expedition of the Adventure Guides program has announced new summer camp programs starting in September. The Pomerado Expedition covers Scripps Ranch, Mira Mesa, and the Carmel Mountain communities and parts of Poway. They are made up of six circles, and the Anasazi and Omaha circles are two of these, which will be hosting camps throughout summer. The September camp, Camp Fox, will be held at Catalina island and will include activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, hiking and rock climbing. Registration is now open for the camp and those interested in attending can register at www.rancho.ymca.org/yprog/cat1200.html.

The Adventure Guides program is for children entering Kindergarten through 4th grade. The YMCA also has a Trailblazer Program for 5th to 12th graders that features more adventurous and exciting activities.

NSDBC Hosts SDPD Chief Zimmerman

The North San Diego Business Chamber frequently invites individuals of merit to come speak for guests and chamber members alike. This past July, San Diego Police Department Chief Shelley Zimmerman presented for the Leaders of Change Breakfast held at the Bernardo Heights Country Club.

“Chief Zimmerman had a powerful message about changing a culture to be the finest Police Department in the nation, not just in San Diego,” said Chamber President and CEO Debra Rosen. “She has instituted many policy changes based on community feedback and looks forward to being recognized as the very best department in the country.”

Scripps Ranch Fall Ball and Clinic

Scripps Ranch Lacrosse is pleased to announce Scripps Ranch Fall Ball and Clinic for Scripps Ranch and the surrounding areas.

Girls at the beginner and intermediate levels of play entering 4th through 8th grade are encouraged to participate. The season will consist of eight games and an end-of-the-season tournament. There will be an information session and mini-clinic held on Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marshall Middle School. Parents are invited to stay from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for an informative meeting and a question and answer session. The clinic will be run by UC San Diego lacrosse players in addition to other post-collegiate players from around the country. For more information or to register email coachandreaervay@gmail.com.

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Paul Harris Fellow Recipient

The Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps recently awarded one of their fellow Rotarians with the Paul Harris Fellow status. Named for the founder of Rotary, a Paul Harris Fellow is awarded to a member when $1,000 is contributed to the Rotary Foundation. Congratulations to Katie Khasim, Rotarian and Director of the Sulpizio Family Branch of the Boys & Girls Club, who recieved the honor from Dave Breeding, District Foundation Chair and past District Governor. Upon being recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow, Katie received a certificate signed by the Rotary international president and the chairman of the trustees of the Rotary Foundation, a lapel pin, and medallion. The Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps is a 100% Paul Harris Club. Therefore, all members have achieved this recognition.

92131 Student Receives Music Scholarship

The RB Chorale recently awarded $11,000 to six promising musicians who will be attending college in the fall. Pat Bean, Founder and Director of RB Chorale, was struck by how talented the entire group was. “It wasn’t easy for us to pick just six finalists from a large field of twenty-eight applicants,” said Pat. Congratulations to Megan Perry, who earned $1,100 from the RB Chorale, distinguishing herself from amongst her peers.

A graduate of Scripps Ranch High School, Meagan is attending CSU Fullerton to pursue a degree in musical theatre with a minor in education. Megan shared that to perform on Broadway is her dream, but to entertain and teach others the power of the arts is something she is striving to do right now.

Rockin’ with Rockola at Hoyt Park

The last concert of the summer will send Scripps Ranch out with a bang with tribute band Rockola, one of Symphony in the Park’s most popular performances over the years. Rockola honors several rock ‘n’ roll eras and icons by performing covers and with convincing costume changes.

In the past they have done The Beatles’ early days, dressing in mop tops and tight suits only to do a complete switch to the Fab 4 to Crosby, Still, Nash & Young tributes. Symphony in the Park is a nonprofit event that encourages young performers and music programs at all the local schools to participate. With crowds growing up to 1,000 to 2,000 people, be one of those thousands to join Rockola with family and friends on Sept. 7 at Hoyt Park for some twisting and shouting from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

To check out the schedule go online at www.symphonyinthepark.org.

4th Annual National Night Out

Residents of Scripps Ranch came out for the 4th Annual National Night Out, hosted by the Scripps Ranch Civic Association to unite in their stand against crime in their neighborhoods, starting at dusk and ending at dawn. All across America people celebrate the first Tuesday evening in August as National Night Out to show their intolerance for crime.

Neighbors participated by turning on porch lights and mingled with their community members. People brought snacks and drinks and enjoyed the camaraderie of the evening. To find out more information about the Annual National Night Out head to www.scrippsranch.org.

SRHS Achieves High Ranking

US News recently released their list of the best high schools in California, and Scripps Ranch High School (RBHS) placed high on the list out of a whopping 2,026 high schools.

At an impressive number 85 above the other high schools, SRHS received the a 900 on their Academic Performance Index. US News bases their rankings on student achievement and college readiness performance. To see how other high schools in San Diego performed visit www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools.

Trick or Treat Morning at the Market

If Oct. 31 is too far away, Halloween is starting early with Trick or Treat Day at the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market. Each of the more than sixty vendors at the market will have treats to hand out to children, in addition to a free treasure hunt, a vegetable-painting booth, face-painting, and other fun and festive children’s activities. Cute, spooky costumes are highly encouraged, as shown in pictures from last year! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Breakfast and lunch will be served to eat at the market’s canopied tables, along with take-home meals and treats perfect for Halloween parties.

Specialty baked goods, candies, tamales, and other seasonal items are available to order now. Find more information at www.srfm.org.

Railroad Safety Month

September is Rail Safety Month in California, and Operation Lifesaver would like to remind everyone to exercise caution around railroads.

Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit dedicated to rail safety public education, has partnered with federal safety agencies and railroads around the nation to launch their newest campaign, See Tracks? Think Train! Operation Lifesaver stresses the importance of this campaign as, according to the Preliminary Federal Railroad Administration data, “pedestrian fatalities and injuries on or near railroad tracks have increased 7.7 percent from 2012.” The campaign’s goal is to increase awareness about unsafe pedestrian and driver practices and behavior near railroad tracks. To see how you can get involved with this campaign or to learn more information visit www.seetracksthinktrain.org.

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1. Almost Grounded performs at the Company Pub & Kitchen in Poway. 2. Scripps Swim and Racquet CC tennis team celebrates winning first place in the league! (From left to right:) Janelle Boustany, Stacey Griffin, Donna Skiles, Jen Traina, Tammy Farrow, Kristine Walker, Janice Seufert, and Ann Schiebelhut. 3. A crew member from Pacific Animal Productions introduces her feathered friend to some children at the Scripps Ranch Library. 4. Craig watches on as the San Diego Chargers win their first home pre-season game. 5. The Walton girls were in a STAR Repertory production of Hairspray and celebrate with friends. 6. Dominic Sawin-Smith selected to present the game ball at a Padres baseball game. 7. San Diego City Councilman Mark Kersey delivered Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for placement at the San Diego Police Department’s Northeastern Division. 8. Making some savory Belgian Crepes at the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market. 9. The Bank of Manhattan team and business associates taking in a Padres game. 10. Hanging out with neighbors in Scripps Ranch enjoying some BBQ.

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Creating A LIFETIME OF Beautiful Smiles Dr. William Thomas, Poway Braces Offer A Comfortable Experience and the Latest Technology

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rom the custom coffees, freshbaked chocolate chip cookies and popcorn to the wireless connection, Poway Braces does the little things that are important to make patients feel comfortable, at ease, and actually excited about visiting the office.

“I want my patients and their families to know that I truly care about them,” said Dr. William Thomas, an acclaimed orthodontist who began Poway Braces in 1999. “Not only is it about making our patients smile and bite really nice, but to also give a total experience that is fun, down to earth, and enjoyable.”

A fantastic way to increase selfconfidence, orthodontic treatment – at any age – improves dental health and creates a beautiful smile to share with everyone you

meet. Dr. Thomas and his professional staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly and personalized environment – and with the most recent techniques and procedures.

“We utilize the latest technological advances in orthodontics, including an intra-oral scanner – our scanner eliminates most impressions (you know, the goopy stuff!), clear aligners (like Invisalign) for both adults and children (there’s not a difference in price or quality), and AcceleDent – a new vibrational device, which allows us to treat most of our patients in only twelve to fourteen total months!” Dr. Thomas said. “Our practice is also one of the only Orthodontic practices to treat sleep apnea and snoring conditions. Easy to use at home sleep testing is also offered which makes treating these conditions much more simple, ” Dr. Thomas added.

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Born and raised in San Diego, Dr. Thomas has been in the specialty practice of orthodontics for twenty-five years. He graduated from the University of San Diego (Magna Cum Laude), where he was selected outstanding male student, delivered the senior address at graduation, and was captain of the Toreros football team (and nominated as AllAmerican as an inside linebacker). He earned both his dental and orthodontic degrees from Georgetown Dental School in Washington, D.C., and was selected into the prestigious

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national dental honor society OKU. He and his 8-year-old son, Jonathan, live in the Poway community.

Dr. Thomas’ team at Poway Braces understands that everyone’s time is valuable; so a lot of emphasis is placed on effectively managing the treatment schedule. “A great majority of our patients are seen on time for their appointments.” Dr. Thomas said. “When you arrive for your appointment, we are ready for you. We treat you, not just your teeth.

Your concerns are our concerns,” he added.

Poway Braces’ office hours reflect a true concern for their patients’ busy schedules, school, and life. They are open on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Fridays by appointment only.

In addition, Dr. Thomas specializes in personalized care for his patients, providing ample time to each individual. “We are committed to providing you with the personalized orthodontic care you deserve and we always do what is in the best interest of our patients,” he emphasized.

“We will exceed your expectations. For the patient, this means a convenient appointment schedule, flexible payment plans, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff with many years of orthodontic experience.”

Dr. Thomas is especially proud to be in the forefront of practices around the world offering new technology. Among the newer techniques now available at Poway Braces:

INTRA ORAL SCANNER – Eliminates most “goopy” impressions and enables a much more accurate mold of your teeth which then translates into higher quality orthodontic treatment.

ORCHESTRATE 3D CLEAR ALIGNERS – Orchestrate 3D clear aligners (the affordable alternative to Invisalign) are highly effective and provide the ability to keep treatment as affordable as possible while straightening your teeth in a comfortable and clear fashion. For those patients concerned about esthetics and comfort, Orchestrate 3D aligners are the perfect choice.

TEEN CLEAR ALIGNERS – Orchestrate 3D also allows us to treat most teens and children with clear aligners as well! In the last two years, over 80% of all our teens and kids have had their Orthodontic treatment completed with clear aligners! Amazingly, not a single child has lost their aligners because of one single reason – they do NOT want braces!

SLEEP APNEA AND SNORING TREATMENT – Dr. Thomas is one of a select few in the San Diego area that provides sleep testing and works with physicians to diagnosis and treat sleep apnea and snoring. Simple to use mouth appliances can often completely stop sleep apnea and snoring! For others, a combination of correcting your teeth alignment, enhancing room for a tongue to rest more forward through the use of Orchestrate 3D aligners, dramatically decrease sleep apnea and snoring conditions. For over 60 to 70% of all sleep apnea patients, a quiet and comfortable mouth appliance can be dramatically effective

– often eliminating CPAP machines. Dr. Thomas is an active member and participating doctor on the “Henry Schein Orthodontic Sleep Apnea Committee”, which currently provides the only available training course for Orthodontists in the world.

HEADGEAR ELIMINATION – Poway Braces uses bite correcting appliances to correct difficult bites without the use of headgear. Often these amazing bite correctors can also be used with clear aligners for children which allows us to treat most kids without braces. A major benefit to this treatment is an improvement to airway in children – which helps avoid future sleep apnea issues.

EARLY TREATMENT RELATED TO SLEEP AND BREATHING: Understanding that breathing disorders cause narrow jaws and teeth, we actively evaluate all children and adults for sleep apnea and snoring. These are never normal in kids. Expansion, correcting narrow jaws and teeth back to normal width, especially in younger children has many positive side effects. Recent research indicates that ADD and ADHD maybe related to sleep breathing problems and that expanding the arches back to normal opens up kids airway – often dramatically decreasing or eliminating these issues all together!

But even with all the new technology and innovative treatment methods and procedures, the Poway Braces staff continues to focus on personalized care and specific patient needs. “Imagine an orthodontic office that your son or daughter actually looks forward to visiting,” said Dr. Thomas. “Imagine receiving the individual care and attention from your orthodontist and his professional staff that you expect and deserve.

That is our top priority. We care about your comfort and well-being.” 

AT- A - G L A N C E Name of Practice: Poway Braces - Dr. William W. Thomas Jr. Owner: Dr. Thomas Manager: Yasman Zurabi Years in Position: 25 Year of Establishment: 1999 Address: 13376 Poway Rd. Poway, CA 92064 Website: www.powaybraces.com Email: drt@powaybraces.com Phone: 858-735-2285 Description of Practice: Warm and caring orthodontic practice with an emphasis on high quality end results, amazing smiles and healthy bites.

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residents of 92131, we have the privilege of living in a safe community thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Northeastern Division of the San Diego Police Department. With eighty-three sworn officers – including volunteers and reserve officers – the division covers not only 92131 but also Carmel Mountain, Miramar, Miramar Ranch North, Mira Mesa, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Encantada, Rancho Peñasquitos, Sabre Springs, and San Pasqual. Read along as we talk with Captain Dawn Summers and Lieutenant Jeffrey Peterson about the history of the division, challenges, and community outreach that help them serve so effectively here in 92131.

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with Captain Dawn Summers How long has the Northeastern Division police station been in operation, and what kinds of changes have occurred since it opened?

Northeastern Division was officially opened in 1988. At that time, the population was significantly smaller as it was in most of the city. Today, Northeastern Division serves ten communities with a population of 234,000. This translates to increased vehicle traffic, commercial development, and community concerns. All of these demands require our police department to partner with as many community groups as possible in order to ensure the best possible service to the ever-growing population.

Please explain what areas the Northeastern Division services.

Northeastern currently services ten different communities: Carmel Mountain, Miramar, Miramar Ranch North, Mira Mesa, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Encantada, Rancho Peñasquitos, Sabre Springs, San Pasqual, and Scripps Ranch.

What is your role within the Northeastern Division?

As the captain of the Northeastern Division my priorities are to ensure operational readiness and the efficient and appropriate delivery of police services to the communities we serve. This includes selecting and staffing personnel to specific assignments such as patrol, investigations, juvenile services, and community relations. I represent the Northeastern Division at all Department Command staff meetings and ensure our efforts are in line with the goals of the organization. Although the concerns and criminal activity that influences our efforts may be somewhat different from one community or division to the next, our department goal of providing the best possible service with the utmost integrity is consistent throughout our department.

What is your professional background, and how did it lead you to your current position?

I came to the Northeastern Division with thirty-one years of police experience. Prior to coming to San Diego, I earned a degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Texas, as well as played basketball for four years on athletic and scholastic scholarships. I have worked a variety of assignments for the department, starting my career working undercover in a high school narcotics operation. I worked patrol and special assignments in all the patrol divisions before taking a position at the Police Academy. I was then promoted to sergeant working at several commands for the next fifteen years. I was a bike team sergeant, staff sergeant, investigative sergeant and mounted unit sergeant. When I was promoted to lieutenant, I worked Juvenile Administration, Northeastern Division (during the 2007 Fire Storm), Central Division, Eastern Division, Vice, and Operational Support/Critical Incident Management Unit.

This year, I was asked to transfer to Northwestern Division as an acting captain, and to continue my work on the department’s Body Camera Project in which the department has rolled out almost 300 cameras.

I was then asked to transfer to Northeastern Division as the acting captain. On Aug. 2, 2014, I was promoted to the rank of captain and

asked to stay on at Northeastern Division. I have been a Police Academy Instructor (Defensive Tactics and Defensive Driving) for over twentyeight years and continue to train officers for the field. I have a Lifetime Teaching Credential in Police Sciences. I have received an Exceptional Performance Citation and twenty Commanding Officer citations from the Police Department. When asked what I believe is the most important thing about being a captain, I have to say mentoring and taking care of my people.

What is the most gratifying aspect, for you, of servicing the 92131 areas?

One of the most gratifying aspects of servicing these communities is working with the community members. The level of energy and commitment put forth by community representatives and volunteers is incredible. From all of the local Town Councils, Neighborhood Watch Groups, Volunteers in Policing, and Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol members, I am continually impressed and proud to be associated with these communities. Because of their commitment, Northeastern Division sets the standard of volunteerism and community partnership for the entire department.

What is a typical day for you like?

I am on call 24/7, so I spend a lot of time reviewing the activity of the division and city. I attend all the briefings throughout the week where I share pertinent information with the officers and investigators. This is one of the most enjoyable events of the day for me as it gives me an opportunity to hear from everyone and remind everyone of our Divisional and Department priorities as well as acknowledge the great work being done by the officers and investigators. I attend investigator and command staff meetings throughout the week both here at Northeastern and other commands. If there is a major incident in our area, like the recent Bernardo fire, I will respond to the incident and assume command for our Department. Although there are regularly scheduled meetings and events, every day is different due to the constant change in criminal activity, special events, personnel changes, and community meetings.

The variety is what makes this job fun and keeps it interesting and challenging.

What challenges do you face in this particular region?

One of the biggest challenges is ensuring the efficient use of our resources. Of the nine SDPD Divisions, Northeastern has both the largest population and geographical area. This requires us to constantly evaluate where and when to deploy our resources. The large distances and traffic congestion can make it difficult to respond as timely as we would like. During this time of year, the fire danger is a major concern.

Since coming back to Northeastern Division, I have been working with the Fire Department and our Critical Incident Management Unit to ensure our officers have the training and resources to assist in quickly knocking a fire down and managing orderly evacuations.

Do you have any advice for 92131 residents about ensuring their safety?

Both residential and commercial burglaries remain the Division’s largest concern. By not being an easy target – including securing our residences and vehicles – not leaving valuables in plain view, and working with our neighbors to establish strong ties and communication channels, we can deter many of these crimes from occurring. Car prowls are another concern and the same advice goes for this type of crime.

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At-A-Glance What are the most common types of calls this division responds to?

Northeastern officers respond to a variety of calls throughout their day. The officers and investigators have done a great job making arrests for burglaries and car prowls. Since there are so many people living within this command, traffic accidents occur daily. Again, the officers do a great job educating the public about traffic laws.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

The job of a police officer brings with it huge responsibility requiring compassion, humility, and at times, creativity to truly be successful. The most rewarding part of my job is the development of officers. Watching new officers gain confidence and experience then encouraging them to apply their knowledge creatively to solve community concerns and combat criminal activity is extremely rewarding.

Name: Dawn M. Summers Community of Residence: Live in the command Education: BA in Criminal Justice, Lifetime Teaching Credential in Police Sciences Family: Married Hobbies/Interests: Though I like all sports, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends with an occasional golf game.

It seems that the Northeastern Division has a fantastic outreach to the community. Was that intentional, and do you think it has improved crime statistics?

Northeastern Division does have an excellent relationship with the communities we serve. Since the division opened in 1988, the communities have understood the importance of forming a partnership with the police and vice versa. The RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol) is an excellent example of community support. In fact, Rancho Bernardo was the first community in the city to form a RSVP. Because of our size, Northeastern has three RSVP teams including Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Mesa, and Diamond Gateway (Rancho Peñasquitos and Carmel Mountain) with a total of 100 members. We also have Volunteers in Policing (VIPs) who assist us with a variety of administrative tasks including follow-up investigations. All of our volunteers have proven invaluable to the department.

Please tell us about the RSVP and VIP programs.

Every division in the City now has a RSVP program. Qualifications to join are age 50 and over, retired or semi-retired, a commitment to work three patrols per month and the successful completion of the RSVP academy. RSVP members assist with vacation house checks, YANA (You Are Not Alone) checks of community members in need, and other duties such as fingerprinting and public relations. They are essential additional eyes and ears for our department.

Please tell us about the different locations of the Northeastern Division and what they have to offer.

As you can imagine, an area as large as Northeastern Division has numerous points of interest and activities to offer the community.

Miramar Lake in Scripps Ranch offers seasonal fishing and boating as well as hiking and bike trails. Between Mira Mesa and Rancho Peñasquitos is the Peñasquitos Preserve which is well known for its miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. For those living further north, the Rancho Bernardo Community Park and surrounding areas, including Lake Hodges, also offers great hiking, mountain biking, and family activities. Additionally, there are movie theaters and shopping centers including great restaurants throughout the entire division.

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At-A-Glance Name: Jeffrey P. Peterson Community of Residence: 92122 (University City) Education: BA in Economics from the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) with minors in U.S. History and Computer Science Family: Married for 16 years; two children (daughter age 12, and son age 10) Hobbies/Interests: Being a part of any activities my children are involved in.

Q&A

with Lieutenant Jeffrey Peterson As lieutenant of this division, what is your role?

I see my job in several ways. First, I gather information on a variety of topics and issues so that I can provide that to Captain Summers. This is necessary in order for her to make well-informed decisions on staffing, personnel issues, and the implementation of department goals and objectives.

I am responsible for directly supervising three patrol sergeants and two investigative sergeants. I receive daily updates from the sergeants on crime trends, personnel and staffing, and ongoing criminal investigations.

In conjunction with the captain and the other divisional lieutenant, we are tasked with developing long-term and short-term goals for the division.

On a daily basis I am speaking with officers, detectives, and supervisors to determine if they are being provided all of the necessary tools to do their jobs the best that they can. If not, I see it as my responsibility to figure out how to try and obtain what is needed whether it be training or equipment.

My other job duties include attending community meetings, representing the department and division at community events, and being available 24/7 to respond to specific event call-outs.

What was your professional background, and how did it lead you to your current position?

I am a forty-year resident of San Diego. After graduating from UC San Diego, I went to work as an underwriter for Farmers Insurance at their regional office in Carlsbad. While I was there I met a good friend whose husband was an Escondido police officer. After a few ride-alongs I was hooked. I graduated from the Police Academy in 1995, having won the Academic Achievement award. I spent the next eleven years working patrol at Western Division and Eastern Division. I was a field training officer for six years (some of the most difficult and most rewarding years of my life). During this time I began teaching drug influence classes to officers from our department. I taught the class I developed to over 1,000 officers over the next fourteen years. In 2004, I was promoted to sergeant and was assigned to work Northeastern Division.

I spent the next three years at Northeastern before Assistant Chief Boyd Long assigned me to work on a special project involving the developing of the Centralized Telephone Report Unit at Northwestern Division. I worked on that project for the next ten months and then became the investigative sergeant at Northwestern Division. After a couple of months, I was transferred to Internal Affairs where I spent the next four years. The period of time I spent at Internal Affairs prepared me for my promotion to lieutenant on Aug. 2, 2014. I returned to Northeastern Division with twenty years of experience working for the San Diego Police Department.

What is a typical day for you?

My day typically starts with briefings from the patrol and investigative sergeants regarding events from the previous night or what occurred over the weekend. Once that is done, I will often sit down and read the police reports directly related to those briefings.

I will also have conversations with the patrol officers to see how they are doing, what is working well and not so well in the division, and what

I can do to help them do their jobs to maximum effectiveness. This is the best part of my day.

Next, I will tackle the administrative part of my job which includes such tasks as writing and reviewing evaluations, conducting inspections, and handling all the paperwork that goes along with efficiently and effectively running the division.

I usually meet with the captain and other lieutenant several times throughout the day to discuss ongoing issues or items of interest that have come up during that particular day.

My calendar really determines where the rest of my day goes. I have regularly scheduled meetings and briefings to attend, but that changes regularly based on special events, crime trends, and personnel. On those occasions where I have free time, I enjoy getting in my car and answering radio calls.

The joy of police work is that no two days are the same. This is one of the reasons I came to work here and one of the reasons why I enjoy my job so much. When unpredictable events such as the recent Bernardo Fire take place, the challenge is dealing with the large-scale disaster while still responding to the calls that we do on a daily basis.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

From within the department, it’s being involved in the development of officers. Whether that’s my personal involvement in teaching, training or mentoring, or just watching them take what they learn over several years and put that to use solving problems within the communities they work.

Law enforcement is a difficult job and it requires several years of on-the-job training before officers truly understand the nuances of their career. The joy is watching the “light come on” as the officers figure out how to handle each of the difficult situations they come upon on a daily basis.

The other rewarding part of my job comes from working with communities whose members are willing to participate in helping to solve their own crime issues. This can be on both a large and small scale. For example, when I was assigned to Northeastern Division as a brand new sergeant eight years ago, I learned that a particular community was having a tremendous issue with vehicle burglaries. A community member and I then went about placing over 4,000 flyers containing crime prevention tips on vehicles and at residences over the next several months. The community as a whole responded very positively and their willingness to follow the tips on the flyers led to a more than 50% reduction in vehicle burglaries. Helping communities to take a greater role in helping stem the tide of crime is a very exciting and rewarding part of law enforcement.

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Q&A

with SDPD Chief Shelley Zimmerman What Scripps Ranch community do you reside in? How long have you lived there?

I have lived in the Scripps Range Huntington area for eighteen years.

What do you enjoy most about living in Scripps Ranch?

I love the neighborhood atmosphere of our entire community. I also especially like the hills to train on while riding my bicycle and running around Miramar Lake. I really enjoyed playing basketball at the women’s basketball league in Scripps Ranch. Unfortunately, I can’t play as much as I would like because they keep me busy as Chief of Police. I also really enjoy all the 4th of July festivities starting with the run in the morning.

Can you tell us about your career and background? When were you promoted and what steps did it take to get here?

I was promoted to Chief of Police on March 4, 2014, and was hired on Oct. 21, 1982 by the San Diego Police Department. I was born in Cleveland, OH and am a graduate of Ohio State University, with a degree in Criminal Justice. I am also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, FBINA #241.

I have worked many of the San Diego Police Department’s patrol commands. I also have extensive investigative experience. Some of my prior assignments have included Vice, Narcotics, Internal Affairs, MultiCultural Community Relations Office, the Mayor’s Executive Protection Detail, the Narcotics Task Force and the Field Lieutenant position.

I have assisted in the security planning for several large events in San Diego such as the Super Bowl, Republican National Convention, major conferences and the 4th of July Independence Day holiday at the beach, where more than one million locals and visitors alike come to enjoy each year.

I have received numerous awards and citations throughout my career which have included the San Diego Press Club Headliner of the Year Award for my undercover work, the San Diego Business Journal’s Woman Who Mean Business Exemplary Award for my civic involvement with both the business and residential communities, the San Diego Police Foundation Women in Blue Award for my commitment to making San Diego one of the safest large cities in the United States, and the Gold Key Award from the Hotel/Motel Association for my commitment to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.

My previous assignment was the Neighborhood Policing section which includes the Regional Police Academy, Backgrounds, In-Service and Field Training, Juvenile Administration, the Police Range, Volunteer Services, Information Services, Communications, Crime Analysis, and Human Resources. I was also the department’s liaison with the Gang Commission, STAR-PAL, the San Diego Police Foundation, Crime Stoppers, Labor Relations, the Hotel/Motel Association, and the Chief’s Community Advisory Boards.

I am an avid sports fan and often participate in athletic charity fundraisers.

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What are your ultimate goals for the future of the SDPD? The biggest challenges we are currently facing as a police department are recruitment and retention. Currently more than half of our officers working patrol have six or fewer years on our department and at some of our commands that number is closer to seventy percent. We also have 400 officers who as of today are eligible to retire. Therefore, we must continue to recruit the very best candidates in a competitive market for police officers while retaining our experienced officers to help mentor and train our next generation of police officers. I am very grateful to Mayor Faulconer and the City Council for placing in the budget the funding to the hire 172 police officers this fiscal year. Also included in this budget are several critically important Civilian positions which include our Communication and Crime Lab Divisions.

How can residents/citizens become more involved or assist with the SDPD? We are using our community policing efforts as a force multiplier to assist our efforts to reduce both violent and property crime and quality of life issues. We continue to encourage the public to get involved with their police department in a number of ways, which include volunteering as a Retired Senior Volunteer, Volunteers in Policing, or Crisis Interventionists.

Last year our volunteers donated more than 193,000 hours at their police department which allowed our personnel the ability to respond to other police related duties. We also encourage participation in Neighborhood Watch and www.nextdoor.com. For those who wish to remain anonymous to report suspect information, there is Crimestoppers. We also encourage everyone to follow us on Twitter @SanDiegoPD and on our Facebook page.

These are just a few of the numerous ways to get involved to help assist us in making San Diego the safest large city in the United States, where we can all live, work, play, and raise our families in harmony and in safety.

At-A-Glance Name: Professional Title: Community of Residence: Education:

Shelley Zimmerman Chief of Police Fieldstone Huntington since 1995 BA from Ohio State University in Criminology and Criminal Justice Hobbies/Interests: Triathlons and music. I am a huge Ohio State fan and have completely forgiven LeBron James now that he has returned home and will again play for the Cleveland Cavaliers Favorite Local Spot in 92131: Miramar Lake

Northeastern Division At-A-Glance Name of Police Division: Address: Phone: Website:

Northeastern Division 13396 Salmon River Rd., San Diego, CA 92129 858-538-8000 www.nextdoor.com

Northeastern Division by the Numbers Population Served

234,000

Square Miles Covered Just under square miles Neighborhoods Encompassed

104

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:::: DENTISTRY PROFILE

AT-A-GLANCE Name of Practice: Scripps Rock Dental Owners: Dr. Anthony Hatch and Laura Hatch Years in Position: 11 Year of Establishment: 2008 Address: 12112 Scripps Summit Dr., San Diego, CA 92131 Website: www.scrippsrockdental.com Email: scrippsrockdental@gmail.com Phone: 858-530-0300 Description of Practice: Scripps Rock Dental is a friendly and comfortable high-tech dental practice that provides excellence in general, family, and cosmetic dentistry. They are committed to preventive care to help patients maintain healthy teeth and gums for life.

WHERE HEALTHY SMILES ROCK SCRIPPS ROCK DENTAL IS A CLASSIC, ROCK-THEMED GENERAL, FAMILY, AND COSMETIC DENTAL PRACTICE

by LYDIA COBB | photos by Tyler McElhaney

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his is not just another dental office in Scripps Ranch – this one stands apart from the rest. From the moment you walk in, you see the life-size Elvis in the reception area, guitars on the wall, and music-related art throughout. “It was important to me to make sure that patients feel welcome from the minute they walk in, and we work very hard to make sure that happens,” said Dr. Anthony Hatch, Owner of Scripps Rock Dental. “In my office, it is important our happy patients are greeted by a smiling team member and great music playing in the background.”

Dr. Hatch and his wife, Laura, first introduced their music-themed dental office in Maryland in 2003. That theme carried over to San Diego when they moved here in 2007 and opened Scripps Rock Dental (formerly Hatch Dental) in 2008. Dr. Hatch feels it is important, beyond the environment of the office, that it is vital to have the best

clinical and administrative staff to support his philosophy of “Healthy Teeth and Gums That Last a Lifetime.” He has personally handpicked the best dentists and hygienists in San Diego to offer the best clinical care possible for each and every one of Scripps Rock Dental’s patients.

A graduate of the University of Maryland, Dr. Hatch is a national speaker on the topic of Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC), which is technology that produces and integrates ceramic restorations in a single appointment. He trains local dentists on CEREC who find it more aesthetic for its biocompatible elements.

Ceramic is more tooth-like than gold or other amalgams. In addition, digital impressions replace traditional impressions, making the experience more comfortable.

The Hatches live in Scripps Ranch and have two children who attend Scripps Ranch

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High School and Marshall Middle School. “It was important to open a practice in the town we live because we wanted to grow our family practice right along with our family,” reflected Dr. Hatch. They give back to local schools and sports. Their signature event is the annual car show, with live music, classic cars, and silent auctions. For the last three years the car show has raised over 10K for Monarch School, that works with at-risk and homeless youth, and GenerateHope, which provides a safe place for victims of sex-trafficking to be restored through long-term housing, healing, and education.

“When you are here you are not a number. You are a person and you matter,” shared Dr. Hatch. The dental team takes its time with every patient and places an emphasis on making sure options are clearly presented and understood before treatment.

Classic rock musician Robert Palmer sums it up: “Doctor, doctor, give me the news (I’ve got a bad case of loving you).”

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TIPS ON HOW TO USE WATER WISELY THIS SUMMER

by TORI MORRISON

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ccording to the City of San Diego, June 1 marked a change in the amount of irrigation time San Diegans are allotted in order to accommodate the demanding warmer days of summer. The City has declared, “From June 1 through Oct. 31, when the weather is hotter, the public must water their landscape prior to 10 a.m. in the morning, and not until after 6 p.m. in the evening, to lessen evaporation and get the most out of their water use.” Steps can also be made to conserve water within the household. Here are some tips on how to use water more efficiently at home.

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Plug the sink or bath instead of running the water to rinse your razor, or wait for the water to adjust to your desired temperature.

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Check your hoses, faucets and appliances regularly for leaks.

2.

Use your dishwasher. Dishwashers save more water and energy than washing dishes by hand. Energy Star dishwashers are more energy efficient than older models, so they end up reducing water waste. If washing dishes by hand, scrap food in the trash before washing, plug the sink, and then wash.

3.

Avoid playing with recreational water toys that require a considerable amount of water. Try water guns or water balloons for some fun in the sun.

4.

Instead of using the hose to clean sidewalks, garages and driveways, grab a broom.

5.

Recycle water. If you drop ice cubes, or need to get rid of water you used to steam vegetables, don’t waste it. You can use the water to feed plants, or turn the excess water into a soup.

7.

Place tissues into a trash can instead of flushing them.

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Purchase a plastic or aluminum water bottle. It will cut down on the amount of water you waste washing glasses.

9.

Wash your car on your lawn. That way your lawn will get watered at the same time.

10.

Join a community pool instead of wasting water on a personal pool at home. ¢

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CHELSEY CHAVEZ CHASES HER DREAMS TO PURSUE HER MUSIC

by LINDA FRABL | photo by Spark Photography

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Name: Profession: Community: Hobbies:

Favorite Spot in 92131:

Chelsey Chavez Singer-Songwriter/Music Artist Scripps Ranch since 1999 Dancing, singing, playing the guitar and piano, anything at the beach (paddleboarding, swimming, laying out, etc), hanging out with my close friends Miramar Lake

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helsey Chavez, a sweet-voiced singer/ songwriter/musician and Scripps Ranch resident since 1999, comes from a musical family. Her grandmother was an elementary music teacher and a children’s choir director in the Philippines (“My grandma’s choir even performed for the President of the Philippines!” Chelsey added), and her mother studied piano and guitar, sang in her high school glee club, and currently sings in the choir at St. Gregory the Great church. Chelsey proclaimed, “Music runs in my genes, and has been a passion of mine since I was very young.”

Constantly exposed to rhythm and music, Chelsey started taking piano lessons at age 4, participated in various Christian Community Theater musicals while growing up, and was engrossed in guitar and voice lessons by her late teens. She also honed her dance-tothe-beat abilities as a competitive dancer since the age of 3, and was a Scripps Ranch High School cheerleader. After graduating in 2007, she even worked as the head cheerleading coach for four years.

After high school, Chelsey also earned her B.A. in Liberal Studies from SDSU and had planned to become an elementary school teacher. But Chelsey realized, “I knew in my heart I wanted to pursue music. It has always been a dream of mine that I’ve now started to chase.” Chelsey chased her dream to her very first gig in July of 2011: singing at the House of Blues on Los Angeles' Sunset Boulevard!

Now Chelsey has gigs all over the place (see her website, www.chelseychavez.com, for more details).

Her relaxed and smooth singing style draws upon her favorite musical inspirations. Chelsey elaborated, “My biggest inspiration is Colbie Caillat – I love the acoustic/beach vibe of her music. My other big inspiration is Anuhea, a pop/Hawaiian/island reggae/contemporary music artist – not only am I drawn to her music, but also her stage presence.”

Her grandmother, who lives with Chelsey and has Alzheimer’s disease, is also a major source of inspiration. Chelsey even wrote a song about her, which she’ll perform at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s this fall. Chelsey admitted, “The Alzheimer’s Association is very near and dear to my heart, and I’m a volunteer for this organization.”

In her free time, Chelsey enjoys running around Miramar Lake and hanging out at the beach. But for now, writing and performing her songs keeps her quite busy.

Chelsey remarked, “Every moment of working hard is completely worth it!” ¢

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:::: MERCHANT PROFILE

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by MICHELLE TREMBLAY | photos by Tyler McElhaney

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or all you golf enthusiasts out there, GolfTEC San Diego may be just the place for you to improve your game.

“GolfTEC has a proven track record with a 95% success rate, and nationwide we give 25% of all private lessons taught. No one else can say that!” exclaimed owner of the San Diego franchise, Suzanne LaTour. From custom club fittings, to virtual playing lessons, to a patented technology that compares your swing to those of professional players, GolfTEC offers not only a lesson in golf, but an experience, as well.

“GolfTEC itself was started in Denver, in 1995, by co-founders and PGA Professionals Joe Assell and Mike Clinton,” stated LaTour.

“Creating a consistent, well-documented golf instruction approach was at the heart of their new-to-the-world business concept. They set out to revolutionize the golf improvement industry and many would agree they’ve done just that.”

While Suzanne – who is in her twenty-first year in the financial services industry – was researching various franchises to diversify for future retirement plans, she signed up to take lessons at GolfTEC. “Three lessons into my plan, I overheard that the store was for sale and called Denver to get more information,” she said. “I thought ‘Perfect. I love golf – I should buy this,’ and I ended up buying the entire San Diego Region with a plan to build out four Centers!”

It’s been almost four years, and GolfTEC now has expanded to two San Diego locations – one in Golden Triangle in La Jolla, and the other in Rancho Bernardo. “GolfTECs are fun, welcoming environments,” stated LaTour. “All of our team love what they do – they love to teach and they are passionate about the game of golf!”

GolfTEC’s basic philosophy: “to make people better golfers and do it with an organized

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The GolfTEC plan is comprised of five main elements: a diagnosis of the player, lessons, video-based practice, an online accessible “player performance center,” and precisionmatched golf clubs. As stated in the company’s website, “Whether you are a complete beginner or an accomplished golfer, GolfTEC’s comprehensive approach to improvement can help you reach your personal goals.” ¢

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:::: IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

OUR

TOWN Dive Into San Diego's History at Old Town

by JESSICA WOODS | photos by Sandé Lollis

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ld Town, San Diego harks back to the roots of San Diego’s early days as a settlement. There’s loads of history and lots to see packed into a few blocks between the I-8 and I-5 freeway, including the historic parks and infamous Whaley House. For a more mobile experience, the Old Town Trolley Tours offer sightseeing of Old Town and beyond from the comfort of an old-school trolley.

The Old Town Historic Park appears to be straight off a Hollywood movie set. You can just picture the cowboys atop their horses and ladies with hoop skirts parading down the main way. Visit a traditional adobe house, La Casa de Estudillo, the First Brick Courthouse, the Seeley Stables where horses and carriages were once stored, and many restored homes of historic San Diego families. A short distance away is Presidio Park, with the Junipero Serra Museum and Bazaar Del Mundo specialty shops. Above Old Town is a plot of land known as Heritage Park. Take a step back in time in these restored Victorian homes where you can get a glimpse of what life was like in these regal estates. But when it comes to a particular house in Old Town, be careful of what you find!

The Whaley House – it’s a place that you dare your friends to step into. Are those footsteps you’re hearing?

Did you feel a chill? Known as one of the most haunted spots in America, the Whaley House is open for daytime and nighttime tours, and perhaps you’ll get a ghostly visitor or two. If you aren’t brave enough to step inside, you can walk around the outside and tour the gift shop.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS 2014 produced by SOHO (Save Our Heritage Organization) This Nov. 1 and 2, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) 2014 comes back to Old Town. The annual celebration honors those who have passed and attributes to San Diego's Mexican heritage with color, music and more. This is not to be confused with Halloween and is not meant to be scary or morbid.

Rather, families and friends come together to offer the spirits hospitality.

Over fifty public altars will be

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peppered throughout Old Town, hosted by local businesses, museums and shops, with many of them depicting historical and recently passed figures important to them.

Visitors are encouraged to tour the altars to learn more about these figures and pay respects. A Tour of Altars Map will be available at www.sddayofthedead.org.

Other family activities will include live entertainment, skull face painting, paper flowers, masks and more. ¢

Queen of Harps

SOPHIE GRAF PROVES HER WORTH IN HARP

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ost children will dabble in some sort of music instrument while in school, whether it be the recorder, the piano, violin, or guitar. But Scripps Ranch native Sophie Graf had her eyes on one instrument when she was young, and that was the melodious harp. “When I was 12, my parents took me to a charity fundraising banquet because they wanted me to hear the speaker, but what caught my eye was the harpist that they had play during dinner,” said Sophie.

After chatting with the harpist about how to begin learning the harp the rest as they say, is history. “The other part of the story is that my mom played the flute... and actually played gigs with a harpist when she was pregnant with me.

So she realized that real people actually play the harp and was very supportive of my crazy dream from the beginning.”

Now a student at Duquesne University, Sophie has recently received an Anne Adams Award from the American Harp Society (AHS) with a $2,000 scholarship for full time study of the harp. She was one of three winners after competing in a musical contest hosted by the AHS, including performing two solos and excerpts from the opera La Boheme. In fact, Sophie devoted much of her preparation to listening to opera recordings from the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library. With her future plans including getting a masters in harp performance, Sophie strives to one day join a symphony, but admitted that she also enjoys weddings, “and would probably be happy to play at them for the rest of my life.” But Sophie hasn’t forgotten her Scripps Ranch roots.

“I’ll definitely visit though – I’m the oldest of five and I can’t let my younger siblings forget about me!” ¢

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:::: FALCON INSIDER

by AILEEN SEO

special to 92131 Magazine

Finding Where You Fit in High School

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quick visit to any college forum makes it obvious just how driven and accomplished students have grown in the past few years. A near perfect score on the SAT and a perfect GPA are certainly laudable achievements, but with scores and grades on the rise, passions and extracurricular activities may be one of the few factors that allow high school students to distinguish themselves among their peers.

Learning to navigate your way through school clubs and outside activities can often be one of the most challenging aspects of adjusting to high school. With clubs like Science Olympiad and Literary Magazine, there are certainly numerous options for students to choose from.

There are few rules set in stone when it comes to navigating clubs or organizations on or off campus. That said, it is much better to go in with a game plan and make alterations as you go, than to approach a task so daunting without a clue as to what has to be done.

The first and perhaps the most important step simply involves asking yourself a series of questions. What are your passions? What types of activities do you find most fulfilling? Whether your interests lie in competing in a catapult launch with the school’s Science Olympiad team or in writing for your school’s newspaper, find something that you find rewarding and worthwhile. It is never wise to get held up in the belief that doing something that looks good on paper is the only worthwhile option. Quirky passions and interests are, after all, what set you apart from the rest of the crowd.

Once you are able to find an activity or club that interests you, the next step is obviously to

attend a meeting or orientation. Club meetings are easy to navigate, as information regarding when and where the first meeting will take place is usually available on the school website during the first few weeks of school. Moreover, students are given the opportunity to attend a club carnival where they can explore different options and speak one-on-one with the club officers to have any questions or concerns answered.

Learning to navigate clubs on campus is much like what you may be in for in the form of a job or college fair. It can be a meaningful and at times frustrating task, but bear with it as there are few things more important than finding where you fit in and where you passions lie in the bustling metropolis that is high school. ¢

Aileen Seo is a senior at Scripps Ranch High School. She is participating in an internship program with 92131 Magazine and can be contacted at info@92131magazine.com.

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are so lucky to live in Scripps Ranch, one of the finest neighborhoods in “America’s Finest City.” How many times have you told someone you live in San Diego, only to hear them say, “Oh, you’re so lucky!” But there are challenges even in paradise, and one of ours is water. We live at the end of the line: 70% of our water comes from Northern California or from the Colorado River, and we’re three years into what may be a ten-year drought with record-setting heat already in 2014. Water is precious, scarce, and expensive. Desalinated water and most other new sources will cost even more.

How can Scripps Ranch stay ahead of the curve on water usage while saving time, money, and our quality of life? Here are some tips from Sustainable Scripps Ranch. For more information or specific questions email them at sustainablescrippsranch@gmail.com.

BE SMART • Don’t over-water, automatically or manually.

• Request a free Residential Water Survey. A water professional will evaluate your current setup, teach you how to find leaks, recommend appropriate improvements, and provide low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, and other free items. Call the City of San Diego Water Conservation Hotline at 619-570-1999 or email watersurvey@sandiego.gov and provide your name and day time phone number.

• Download the handy “eGuide to a Water Smart Lifestyle” at www.watersmartsd.org/content/eguide-water-smart-lifestyle.

ENCOURAGE NEW HABITS • Make a game of water awareness. Imagine yourself in an off-the-grid environment where every gallon must be hand-carried from far away.

• Notice whenever water is running without your actively using it, then find a better way.

• Notice when you see other people wasting water and make sure you’re not doing the same thing.

• Invite the whole family to participate and make it a contest.

LOOK FOR HIDDEN INEFFICIENCIES Wasted water doesn’t improve your quality of life, it just costs you money.

• Figure out how you can wait for full loads for laundry and the dishwasher.

• If water is running out of your yard when you water, you may need shorter water cycles.

• To avoid excess evaporation, water early in the morning or late in the day.

LEARN MORE Sustainable Scripps Ranch will host a Water-Smart talk in October in the SRCA Community Center at 11885 Cypress Canyon Rd. The tentative date is Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Contact sustainablescrippsranch@gmail.com for confirmation or visit the website at www.scrippsranch.org/ssr. ¢

IMPROVE YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE • Fix any leaks, inside or out.

• Over time, replace grass and other thirsty plants with attractive drought-tolerant choices such as Mediterranean or native plants, succulents, or outdoor-living hardscapes.

• Mulch heavily, especially in sunny areas.

• Build up healthy, loamy soil which holds water and nurtures plant life.

• Install efficient watering tools.

• Include features that keep water out of the sewer system and on your property for your plants. Examples are: contoured collection areas that hold water for nearby plants, porous hardscapes, and rainwater and graywater collection systems.

• Take advantage of rebates for turf removal, efficient watering systems, smart controllers, and low-flow washers and toilets: www.socalwatersmart.com/index.php/rebateinfo.

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2014 Falcons Fall Sports Preview

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would like to invite the Scripps Ranch community to come out and support another year of high school athletics.

Competing this fall will be football, women's golf, women's tennis, women's volleyball, cross country, and our returning CIF Champions

in both field hockey and men's water polo.

Here at Scripps Ranch High School, we pride ourselves in our academic success as well as our athletic accomplishments. We teach the six pillars of competition to our student athletes – trustworthiness, respect, responsibility,

Women’s Golf

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Head Coach: Jane Morrill Last Year’s Record: 20-4 First Game: Sept. 4

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Head Coach: Joe Meyer Last Year’s Record: 6-5 First Game: Aug. 29

fairness, caring and citizenship. We encourage the Scripps Ranch community to support our athletic programs.

~ Todd Wilson, Athletic Director

Head Coach: Eric Batchelor Last Year’s Record: 11-8 First Match: Sept. 2

Head Coach: Ronni Olsen Last Year’s Record: 32-3 First Game: Sept. 10

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country

Head Coach: Chuck Warren Last Year’s Record – Men’s: 5-1 Last Year’s Record – Women’s: 4-2 First Meet: Sept. 12

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Head Coach: Jerry O’Mara Last Year’s Record: 22-0 First Game: Sept. 12

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MEET TODD WILSON, THE NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AT SRHS

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ports are a staple in the Scripps Ranch community, and none more so than on the Scripps Ranch High School (SRHS) campus. To oversee these sports, SRHS has recently appointed a new athletic director, Todd Wilson, who is also the current coach of the women’s golf team and assistant coach of the men’s golf team.

“I am looking forward to working hard and contributing to a fantastic school and awesome athletic programs,” said Todd. He shared, “I would encourage incoming freshman to try out for sports.

Sports are a gateway to meeting new friends, improving self-esteem, and having fun competing.” His first plan of action is to work on the athletic facilities, such as repairing, cleaning and painting.

Todd drew his love of sports from the sports-oriented community he grew up in, where “all of the friends you made through the years were involved in sports.” As a recent 92131 resident, Todd grew up in University City and attended Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. Todd has embraced the Scripps Ranch community and is excited to uncover more about the area. “I was first introduced to the Scripps community in 2009. I really enjoy the community and the friends I have made here.”

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11059 Doverhill Road

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11628 Alderhill Terrace

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4

3,237

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10623 Hall Meadow Road

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$672,000

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$870,000

10956 Waterton Road

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11329 Belladonna Way

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2,880

$874,000

11820 Timberlake Drive

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3

1,744

$675,000

12726 Fairbrook Road

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4

2,749

$895,000

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3

1,846

$685,000

11322 Ravensthorpe Way

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4

3,474

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10662 Canyon Lake

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2

1,811

$685,000

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3

3,235

$915,000

11888 Miro Circle

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3

2,068

$689,000

10440 McKinney Court

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4

3,011

$930,000

11326 Village Ridge Road

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1,880

$695,000

11242 Vandemen Way

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3

2,839

$940,000

11646 Cypress Canyon Park Drive

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3

1,850

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11365 Mandrake Point

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3

3,329

$945,500

11467 Raedene Way

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3

2,486

$700,000

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5

3,855

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4

3

2,058

$700,000

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5

3

3,326

$1,040,000

10710 Brighton Ridge Court

4

2

1,842

$715,000

10434 McKinney Court

5

5

3,946

$1,050,000

12334 Semillon Boulevard

4

3

2,746

$730,000

11340 Treyburn Way

5

4

3,474

$1,075,000

10675 Rookwood Drive

4

3

2,364

$740,000

15756 Bacara Court

5

5

4,615

$1,100,000

11770 Fantasia Court

4

3

2,395

$747,500

12369 Kingspine Avenue

5

4

3,315

$1,130,000

11272 Arborside Way

4

3

2,174

$755,000

12032 Blue Diamond

4

3

3,269

$1,150,000

11041 Ironwood Road

5

3

2,117

$765,000

11304 McBurney Ridge Lane

5

4

3,638

$1,150,000

11936 Cypress Valley

5

3

2,516

$765,000

12343 Kingspine Avenue

5

5

3,421

$1,150,000

10371 Rue Finisterre

4

3

2,568

$765,000

14896 Whispering Ridge Road

6

6

5,135

$1,270,000

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4

4

3,110

$771,750

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6

5,333

$1,300,000

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3

2,543

$799,000

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5

4,334

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3

2,318

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6

5,599

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3

2,630

$813,000

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5

4,742

$1,550,000

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4

3

2,743

$830,000

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5

5

5,155

$2,196,900

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5

3

2,606

$847,000

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

Information is compiled from a variety of databases and published by Susco Media Inc. for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Sales statistics are not affiliated with or provided by any participating advertiser or real estate professional contained in this publication. Properties contained in this list and online were sold by a variety of real estate brokers. Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.

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