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LOCAL FAMILY The Helders Family

LOCAL AUTHOR’S MEDIEVAL BOOK STUDY

DOG TRAINING PROFILE

TASTE BUDZ

DENTISTRY PROFILE Origin Dental

TUTORING PROFILE Mathnasium

FINANCE PROFILE Epstein and White Retirement Income Solutions

NEIGHBORS LOOKING AFTER NEIGHBORS

ZCODE INSIDER PROGRAM

IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

Total K9 Training, LLC

Neighborhoods’ Winter Lights

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COMMUNITY STUFF

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

VOL. 7, NO. 4 TM

P U B L IS HE R

Derrick Breaux

Oh, to Be Young Again!

D IRE C TO R O F B U SIN ES S DE V E LO PME NT

Jessica Breaux ASSO C IATE E DI TO R S

hen I published my first community magazine, our oldest daughter was in the eighth grade. Our son was in kindergarten, and our youngest daughter hadn’t yet started school. The strange thing is that it feels like 2009 was just yesterday. Fast forward, and our oldest daughter is now a senior in college, our son is an eighth grader, and our youngest daughter is in seventh grade. As you know, I often write about time flying by. This past weekend marked another milestone for the Breaux household. Ashley, our oldest daughter, celebrated her 21st birthday! Much to our surprise, Ashley invited us to go out with her group of friends on her special night in downtown San Diego. After repeatedly asking her if she was sure about having her parents tag along, my wife and I reluctantly agreed to go (along with another lifelong friend of ours that Ashley refers to as Aunt Wendy). We needed another adult from our generation for moral support. The group started at a count of 15 people. We all had dinner at a restaurant downtown before Ubering to the first club. The intentions were to stick around for a little while and then head out. That plan didn’t work out so well, as we ended up staying for the duration of the evening. The night was filled with a variety of emotions. I was observing our baby girl in her adult environment for the very first time. Although we were very much interacting with the group, at times I felt like a fly on Derrick and his daughter Ashley the wall – silently observing and taking in the entire circa 2005. Time flies! experience. She was having a great time with her close friends, laughing, dancing, and celebrating. More of Ashley’s friends kept arriving. Some arrivals were clearly unexpected and a special surprise to her. The entire situation touched our hearts. There was one common theme – everyone was there to celebrate with her on her special day. It was at that moment that I realized our baby girl was grown up. Although some may see it as unconventional, we had a great time celebrating with our daughter and her friends that night. I would like to give a special thanks to Ashley’s friends for being such an important part of her life and enthusiastically welcoming us old people into their circle. I still don’t feel like I’m a “grown up” yet. In many aspects, I still feel the same way that I felt when I was a teenager. But make no mistake about it, watching my baby girl turn 21 years old definitely puts me one step closer in my search to feel grown up. Oh, to be young again…

All the best, Derrick Breaux, Publisher

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REGIONAL BUZZ 92128 MAGAZINE IN THE ZONE

ZCode Magazines continues to connect North County one zip code at a time – join us behind the scenes to learn how we bring each issue to life.

STAY INFORMED. STAY CONNECTED.

YOUNG AEROSPACE ENGINEER

Madalyn Nguyen looks ahead while giving back through her achievements in science and technology.

Take a quick look across town with some of the other ZCode Magazines.

COMMUNITY ROAST

Rancho Bernardo celebrates longtime community volunteer Larry McIntyre with a hilarious comedy roast.

LOCAL STORIES. LOCAL PHOTOS.

For more information and articles visit www.92128magazine.com.

92064 MAGAZINE THE TITAN TRADITION

Poway High School football players are dedicated to excellence, on and off the field. Learn more through our conversation with Varsity Head Coach Scott Coats.

POWAY ROOTS

The Pike family works, lives, and plays where high school sweethearts Liv and Dave grew up.

LEADING THE WAY

Sixth grader Alison Newman is committed to volunteerism and student leadership on and off campus. For more information and articles visit www.92064magazine.com.

DEL  SOL MAGAZINE ON THE ROAD

Del Sol Magazine does the research for you and offers a detailed guide on potential destinations or pit stops for your 2017 road trip.

92129 MAGAZINE COMMUNITY CULTURE

The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council has served as an advocate for the local community and its residents for over 40 years. Join our conversation with RPTC President Elijah Nicolas to find out more.

92127 MAGAZINE TOGETHER IN HARMONY

Oak Valley Middle School teachers share how students make music and memories through a variety of band, orchestra, and choir programs.

92130 MAGAZINE GROWTH IN EDUCATION

Join us as we chat with Pacific Trails Middle School Principal Mary Anne Nuskin about how the school supports and nurtures students going into its third year. November | December 2017 • 92131MAGAZINE.COM • 7

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

things to do in 92131

NOV E M B E R + D ECEMB ER 2 017 NOVEMBER NOV. 4

POWAY ONSTAGE PRESENTS ANA GASTEYER 8 p.m. | Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powayonstage.org

NOV. 7

ELECTION DAY

NOV. 8

POWAY GYMNASTICS PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Free preview for children walking to five years old 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Poway Gymnastics Reserve your space at 858-748-1716

NORTH SAN DIEGO BUSINESS CHAMBER REGIONAL CONNECT MIXER 5 – 7 p.m. The Classical Academies www.sdbusinesschamber.com

NOV. 10 – DEC. 17

POWPAC THEATRE PRESENTS MAKING GOD LAUGH Fridays and Saturdays: 8 p.m. Sundays: 2 p.m. PowPAC Community Theatre www.powpac.org

NOV. 11

VETERANS DAY WINE-AID: A WINE & FOOD TASTING EVENT

Supporting winery workers who have been displaced by wine country wildfires 1 – 4 p.m. | Bernardo Winery www.eventbrite.com sam@bernardowinery.com

NOV. 18

POWAY ONSTAGE PRESENTS LOVE LETTERS FROM VIETNAM 8 p.m. | Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powayonstage.org

NORTH SAN DIEGO BUSINESS CHAMBER REGIONAL CONNECT MIXER

DVORAK IN AMERICA CONCERT

Poway Symphony Orchestra performance of Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 and Cello Concerto with soloist Daniel Grab 4 – 6 p.m. | Poway Center for the Performing Arts Purchase tickets at www.powaysymphony.org or at the door

5 – 7 p.m. | Bellus Academy www.sdbusinesschamber.com

SCRIPPS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL BAND CONCERT 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Scripps Ranch High School www.srhsfalcons.org

DEC. 14

SCRIPPS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR CONCERT

NOV. 23

THANKSGIVING DAY

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Scripps Ranch High School www.srhsfalcons.org

DECEMBER DEC. 2

DEC. 16

POWAY ONSTAGE PRESENTS AARON NEVILLE

AMERICAN GIRL AND FRIENDS FASHION SHOW AUDITIONS

8 p.m. | Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.powayonstage.org

DEC. 2, 3, 9, 10

SCRIPPS PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER

The Scripps Ballet Theatre and Scripps Performing Arts Academy proudly present their 29th annual all-youth production of the full length ballet 2 p.m. | David & Dorothea Garﬁeld Theatre www.scrippsperformingarts.com

DEC. 10

NOV. 12

DEC. 13

NOV. 19

SCRIPPS RANCH SYMPHONY IN THE PARK HOLIDAY CONCERT

With Scripps Performing Arts 1 p.m. 9920 Scripps Lake Dr., Suite 105 Reserve your place at 858-586-7834

DEC. 23

SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS AT THE SCRIPPS RANCH FARMERS MARKET

Plus a holiday treasure hunt, balloon artist, and live holiday music 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. www.srfm.org

DEC. 24

CHRISTMAS EVE

5 p.m. | Jerabek Park www.symphonyinthepark.org

DEC. 25

DEC. 11

DEC. 26

SCRIPPS RANCH CIVIC ASSOCIATION HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING 4 p.m. | Jerabek Park www.scrippsranch.org

CHRISTMAS DAY

KWANZAA BEGINS

DEC. 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE

DEC. 12

HANNUKAH BEGINS

ONGOING 1ST TUESDAYS

MIRAMAR RANCH NORTH PLANNING COMMITTEE 7 – 9 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Community Center www.scrippsranch.org

2ND TUESDAYS

SCRIPPS RANCH CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING

7 – 9 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Library www.scrippsranch.org

THURSDAYS

SCRIPPS TEASERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB

Improve your public speaking skills, open to all 7 a.m. | Scripps Ranch Community Center teasers.toastmastersclubs.org

SCRIPPS RANCH RECREATION CENTER GAME ROOM Kids do homework, play board games, and make new friends 12:30 – 1:50 p.m. Scripps Ranch Recreation Center 858-548-8085

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

1ST THURSDAYS SCRIPPS RANCH PLANNING GROUP

7 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Library www.scrippsranch.org

SATURDAYS

SCRIPPS RANCH FARMERS MARKET

Now up to over 65 diverse vendors. Sponsored by the Ellen Browning Scripps Academic Fundraising Partnership, supporting children’s education. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. www.srfm.org

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S P O R T S R E G I S T R AT I O N & A N N O U N C E M E N T S

BASEBALL

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SWIMMING

SCRIPPS RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE SPRING 2018

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Indoor soccer leagues always starting for all ages

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BASKETBALL

SOFTBALL

SCRIPPS RANCH RECREATION CENTER OPEN GYM

SCRIPPS RANCH SOFTBALL SPRING 2018

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Online registration now open

VOLLEYBALL SCRIPPS RANCH RECREATION CENTER OPEN GYM

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LACROSSE SCRIPPS RANCH LACROSSE SPRING 2018 Registration opens in November www.srlax.org

PICKLEBALL SCRIPPS RANCH RECREATION CENTER OPEN GYM See times posted online or in lobby www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation 858-538-8085

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L O C A L F A M I LY

Family Gi ves Ba ck

Parents: Children: Community: Parents’ Hometowns: Parents’ Occupations: Pets: Favorite Places to Visit in 92131:

The Helders Family Loves Life in Scripps Ranch by BECCA BARR | photo by Zeena Gregg Photography

esleigh and Mark Helders knew exactly what they wanted from a community. “We wanted a neighborhood with good schools and to make friends with people in the same community,” Lesleigh shared, “a place where neighbors get together, help each other out, carpool, and gather for events.” They found what they were looking for in Old Scripps Ranch, and have lived there since 2005. Their favorite thing about Scripps Ranch is the people, and they especially love the village-like feeling the area offers. Their daughters have found a home in Scripps Ranch as well. Nancie (16) is a junior at Scripps Ranch High School, and Hana (14) is a freshman. Nancie is an artist, enjoys anime and Japanese Vocaloid music, and is interested in biology and astronomy. Hana is a cheerleader, loves to create beautiful desserts, fosters kittens, and does crafts. Both are Girl Scouts. The entire Helders family gives back to their community. Lesleigh and Mark volunteer at their church, First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, which is where they first met. They help with religious education, rummage sales, church camp, the board, and various committees. Lesleigh has also spent time volunteering at Jerabek Elementary School and Marshall Middle School. Currently she is an administrator for the local Buy Nothing Scripps Ranch group. Mark is an Old Pro and helps each year with the annual Fourth of July Fun Run. Hana volunteers for Pop Warner, training Flag-aged girls in cheerleading. Nancie raises money each Fourth of July for cancer research, setting up a Pink Lemonade for a Cure stand. Cancer research is a focus near and dear to the Helders’ hearts. In April of this year, Lesleigh was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has already completed chemotherapy, and after getting radiation “I will have officially kicked cancer’s booty!” exclaimed Lesleigh. Lesleigh is an executive assistant at UC San Diego, and Mark is an operations manager at Crystal Forwarding Inc. Their anniversary falls on April Fool’s Day. “Mark loves it because he can remember it!” said Lesleigh. When not working and going to school, the family enjoys socializing with friends and camping. They have many pets, including two dogs, two cats, and five chickens. Interestingly, they are direct descendants of Governor William Bradford, who came over on the Mayflower! The Helders are thrilled to be part of Scripps Ranch. “In Scripps Ranch people care about their families, friends, and community,“ Lesleigh affirmed, “and they are willing to reach out to others.” 

Lesleigh and Mark Helders Nancie (16) and Hana (14) Old Scripps Ranch since 2005 Lesleigh – San Diego; Mark – Baltimore, MD Lesleigh – Executive Assistant; Mark – Operations Manager Dogs – Astro and Scrappy; cats – Izzie and Ash; chickens – Lucy, Rue, Rita 2.0, Lily, and Penelope The Swenson’s house! Our friends! Bruski’s, concerts in the park, Fourth of July Parade

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ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH THE JOY OF DANCE The Lynch Dance Institute (LDI), a training facility where parents and children alike can feel equally energized about their experience. Our extensive professional careers make the difference! • Classes for children through adults • Ballet / Modern / Jazz / Tap / Hip Hop / Conditioning • All boys classes • Parent-Toddler classes

MIXED NUTS AND HOLIDAY REVUE December 9th at 7pm & December 10th at 3pm Joan B. Kroc Theatre 6611 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 Visit lynchdance.com to purchase tickets

Mixed Nuts and Holiday Revue is a family friendly holiday production showcasing the students of Lynch Dance Institute as well as members of the Creative Performing Media Arts Middle School Mixed Choir. Act 1 is an abridged, somewhat unhinged version of the Nutcracker. Act 2 is a revue style format and features the different styles of dance we offer. Please come and support these beautiful artists. 12840 Danielson Ct, Suite A Poway, CA 92064

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EXPERIENCE MORE! YMCA SCHOOL BREAK CAMP Camp available for ages 5-13 Sign up today for holiday camps! November 10 December 18-22 November 20-22 December 26-29

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Behind the Books

SCRIPPS RANCH SCHOLAR PUBLISHES STUDY ON RARE BOOKS

ongtime Scripps Ranch resident and and medicine. Margit’s analysis includes retired librarian Margit J. Smith has historical context, provenance, and the a passion for hand bookbinding, and known owners or institutions for each book, specializes in restoring and repairing old as well as describing the documents from a and new books. She recently wrote a book bookbinder’s perspective. called The Medieval Girdle Book, which was “This is the first book describing these published this fall by Oak Knoll Press, New rarest books in detail as to their history and Castle, DE. the binding style,” she explained. She took The girdle book was found between many of the photographs for the project the 14th and 16th herself, and the rest “THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK centuries – the book are reproductions of covers ended in a DESCRIBING THESE RAREST BOOKS contemporary artwork knot, hook, or ring showing the girdle IN DETAIL AS TO THEIR HISTORY and were hung from a books as they were AND THE BINDING STYLE.” belt to be worn. They used at the time. could be read while Margit has lived still attached to the wearer’s belt. Girdle in Scripps Ranch for nearly 40 years. She books are now extremely rare, with only spent nearly 20 years as head of cataloging 26 known examples documented in and preservation at the Helen K. and collections around the world. Margit’s The James S. Copley Library at the University Medieval Girdle Book is a detailed analysis of San Diego before her retirement in 2010. of these 26 works, which cover a range of Learn more about Margit and her work at topics from religion and philosophy to law independent.academia.edu/margitsmith. 

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DOG TRAINING PROFILE

Total K9 TRaining Bridging the Gap between People and Their Canine Companions by MICHELLE TREMBLAY | photos provided by Total K9 Training

hannon Anderson has over 25 years of hands-on experience handling and training animals. For 20 of those years, she worked as an animal care specialist for SeaWorld San Diego. “I trained animals for husbandry procedures (medical exams like blood samples and ultrasounds) as well as working with animals that were injured, ill, or pregnant,” recalled Shannon. About 15 years ago, Shannon started focusing on professionally training dogs. During that time, she was a volunteer for the San Diego Sheriff Department Search and Rescue K9 Unit with her own German Shepard dog, Sage. “I am still active volunteering for the Sheriff Department helping the new handlers and their pups with general obedience training and agility work as needed,” explained Shannon. With an exceptional resume and impressive educational background – graduating summa cum laude with a B.S. in Psychology – Shannon started her own dog-training business, Total K9 Training, in 2006. “I wanted to start working with families to help bridge the gap between humans and dogs,” stated Shannon. “I am not a franchise company and pride myself on my educational background and practical life experience.”

AT-A-GLANCE Name of Business: Total K9 Training, LLC Name of Owner: Shannon Anderson Year of Establishment: 2006 Website: www.TK9.com Email Contact: Shannon@TK9.com Phone: 858-243-4030 Description of Business: Private training and group obedience classes specializing in working with families tailoring the program to fit the needs of each client including behavioral needs, formal obedience, and fun tricks!

Today, Total K9 Training works with all breeds and ages of dogs while offering private in-home training, specializing in families with children, group obedience classes, and specialized training. “I believe in blending private training with the added distraction work of group classes to help families reach their individual goals for their new puppy,” shared Shannon. “I blend positive reinforcement with balanced humane corrections to help teach the puppy what the house rules are, and I draw on several different approaches to match each client’s needs and goals.” Total K9 Training also offers certification for therapy dog work and more advanced obedience and tricks workshops. “I have trained multiple dogs that are now successful therapy dogs bringing joy to people all over San Diego,” Shannon shared. Total K9 Training has the capacity to work with families, specifically children – something that sets it apart from others in its industry. “I truly enjoy working with families with children,” said Shannon, “and I have many age-appropriate games and activities for the children to learn which helps provide appropriate interactions between the children and their new puppy.” 

“I believe in blending private training with the added distraction work of group classes to help families reach their individual goals for their new puppy.” 16 • 92131MAGAZINE.COM • November | December 2017

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If there’s one thing that North County residents enjoy more than the beach, it’s the varied cuisine, beverages, and sweet treats throughout San Diego. Here, we offer a taste of some local flavor.

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Head to Jerabek Park on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. for the Scripps Ranch Civic Association's holiday tree-lighting ceremony. Local Girl Scouts will be there with hot chocolate and baked goods, and be sure to bring unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots campaign.

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A Scripps Ranch tradition returns this year – Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making their 16th annual visit to the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market. Stop by 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. on Saturday, Dec. 23 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for photo opportunities, treats, activities for the kids, and a free winter penguin treasure hunt. Then, sit back at any of the 15 bistro tables to enjoy the live holiday music. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Saturday. It’s run by longtime Scripps Ranch residents Bev and Mike Cassity, who strive to create a welcoming, family-friendly community destination every weekend. This is the market’s 16th year in Scripps Ranch. Learn more at www.srfm.org or www.facebook.com/scrippsranchfarmersmarket.

The combined programs of Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla were recently ranked No. 1 in the San Diego region, No. 6 in California, and among the best in the nation in eight specialties on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals list. The U.S. News rankings recognize the nation’s top 50 out of 4,658 hospitals that excel in treating patients with the most challenging healthcare needs. Scripps La Jolla and Scripps Green hospitals were also designated as highperforming in several other areas and achieved the highest possible score on performance treating nine relatively common adult procedures and conditions. “Ranking No. 1 in San Diego and among the best in the nation is the result of the hard work of our physicians, nurses, and staff who focus every day on always getting better,” said Chris Van Gorder, President and CEO of Scripps Health. “While we are deeply honored by this recognition, it’s really our patients who are the winners because they have access to outstanding healthcare right here at home.”

Garden of Lights Each night after the sun goes down, from Dec. 2 to 23 and 26 to 30, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas will be transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland during the Garden of Lights. More than 125,000 sparkling lights illuminate the flora of this fantastic 37-acre urban oasis each evening from 5 to 9 p.m. for a magical holiday experience. The Garden of Lights has events and activities that everyone in your family will enjoy. Nightly entertainment including local blues and jazz bands, as well as holiday crafts, spin art, visits with Santa, Nutcracker displays, and horse-drawn wagon rides, snow for sledding, and holiday carolers on selected evenings. Food and treats will also be available. Come out and experience the holidays Southern California-style at San Diego Botanic Garden’s Garden of Lights! Tickets for the Garden of Lights are available at the Welcome Center at SDBG. There are no advanced ticket sales at the Garden or on the website. Admission for members is $8 ($10 on Friday and Saturday); for seniors, active military, and students $10; and non-members $15 ($20 on Friday and Saturday). For children ages 3 through 12, admission is $6 ($5 on Friday and Saturday). The Garden of Lights is presented by the County of San Diego.

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PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre, continues a season of laughter with Making God Laugh, running Nov. 10 through Dec. 17. The comedy by Sean Grennan follows the lives of a typical American family through 30 years of shared holidays, starting in 1980. The cast of characters includes Ruthie, Bill, and their grown children – a priest, an aspiring actress, and a former football star – and over the course of the play, old family rituals come head to head with ancient tensions and changing circumstances. Making God Laugh is directed by Brent A. Stringfield and produced by Merrill Gill and Ruth Woodbeck. The cast includes Linda Englund as Ruthie, John Wilcox as Bill, Jack Holdeman as Richard, Shelby Blackwood as Maddie, Alex Contreras as Thomas, and Michele Dixon as the housekeeper. The show runs for five weekends, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. There are no performances Thanksgiving weekend. Find tickets and learn more at www.powpac.org.

A number of Scripps Ranch students recently learned they’d been selected as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists for the 2018 competition. Scripps Ranch High School semifinalists were Colin Snyder, Gracie Richards, Hyounjun Chang, Isabella Sferraa, Jonathan Luo, Joonhyuk Lee, Matthew-Keane Wang, Melba Nuzen, Patrick Wildenhain, Poorvi Datta, and Ryan Cantrell. Two other Scripps Ranch seniors were among the 13 students at The Bishop’s School recently named as semifinalists – Claire Coats and Valerie Fan. The students entered the competition – along with over 1.6 million high school juniors across the country – by taking the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test last year. Of the huge entry pool, only 16,000 students are recognized as semifinalists this year. Approximately 90 percent of semifinalists are expected to advance to the finalist level, where they will be in the running for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships for Spring 2018. Selection is based on students’ skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in college programs.

Assemblymember Brian Maienschein recently recognized Stuart. N. Hedley as the 2017 Veteran of the Year in the 77th Assembly District. Hedley served 20 years in the United States Navy, and was awarded numerous medals over the years. He was aboard the USS West Virginia during the Dec. 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, and in 2005 was honored as the Pearl Harbor Survivor Association’s Veteran of the Year. “Stuart Hedley’s courage and conviction was demonstrated time and time again throughout his career in the United States Navy,” shared Maienschein. “It is our duty to remember and honor those who serve and protect our nation.” Hedley retired from active duty in 1960 and continued serving his community, including 21 years of involvement with the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, conducting inspections for MSC ships and naval aircraft carriers, and participation in the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He has lived in Clairemont since the 1950s.

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“Dr. Freidman and our team pride themselves on being different in a way that has changed the traditional perception of the dentist and dental procedures,” said Jessica Blanchard-Friedman, Director of Exceptional Customer Service. Whether it is the routine cleaning visit that a patient looks forward to, the travel concierge service for out of town patients, complimentary sedation dentistry, or the personal phone calls from dentists to check on their patients the evening of treatment, “MOD Squad Dental’s reputation truly exudes that experience does matter.” 

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C O V E R F E AT U R E

INTHE ZCode Magazines Continues to Connect North County One Zip Code at a Time Since ZCode’s conception, the goal has always been to publish feel-good content that truly engages readers across our zip codes. Now, publishing six issues of 14 community magazines per year, ZCode has worked hard to maintain and expand our vision. Behind each issue of 92131 Magazine is our close-knit band of creatives and go-getters who are dedicated to making ZCode’s vision a reality. What do we all have in common? We all are passionate about what makes our communities special. Join us as we dive into the inner workings of our media center.

Q&A HOW DID YOUR VISION FOR ZCODE MAGAZINES BEGIN? I was lucky enough to have a few articles published about me when I played football in high school. It was very exciting. I still have those articles. I wanted to create a local magazine that made people feel good. A magazine that people looked forward to receiving in their mailboxes. A magazine specifically for the neighborhoods that we call home, with colorful photos and a variety of interesting articles. SINCE ITS CONCEPTION IN 2009, IN WHAT WAY HAVE THE MAGAZINES DEVELOPED MOST? Talent! I have been fortunate to work with an incredibly talented group of people that share the ZCode vision. The quality of the

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magazines (editorial and design) is unparalleled in the community magazine arena. WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING PART OF ZCODE’S JOURNEY SO FAR? Having people come up to me and tell me how much they enjoy reading the magazine. It never gets old! WHAT ARE YOUR LONG-TERM GOALS FOR THE MAGAZINES? Honestly, it’s to keep publishing magazines that are meaningful to the local residents. And if we are able to grow our family of magazines along the way by adding additional communities, then that’s a bonus!

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Without a doubt, the magazines wouldn’t exist without sales, editorial, production, and graphics. While it all started as a oneperson operation, it has grown to something much larger. I feel blessed to be able to work with the talented ZCode team.

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SALES AND PRODUCTION CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Without this dedicated, hardworking group, it’s highly likely you wouldn’t be reading the magazine you’re holding in your hands. This is because ZCode’s all-star sales team and production personnel create and maintain relationships with the businesses featured throughout our pages, so that we can get our magazines out to our more than 220,000 readers – to you. Our sales representatives aid local businesses – from doctors to landscapers to Realtors – in finding the most effective

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DENTISTRY PROFILE

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rigin Dental is a new state-of-the-art facility that opened in November of 2016 and is operated by well-seasoned dentist Victor Tran, DDS. Dr. Tran doublemajored in Integrative Biology and Genetics & Plant Biology at UC Berkeley. He later received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the prestigious UC San Francisco. Dr. Tran made the move to sunny San Diego shortly after graduation and has not looked back. Dr. Tran has harnessed his years of experience to create his vision of what a dental office should be. His new facility took a year to design and build, and it boasts a warm and friendly office environment. It’s now been a year since the office opened, and Dr. Tran and his staff continue to stay true to the original ideals, and to maintain the same high standards he envisioned over a year ago. “We will always aim to make our patients’ visits fun, educational, and engaging. Dentistry should be a positive experience, and we are diligent in creating this type of encounter during each of our patients’ visits.” One of the many reasons patients are enjoying Origin Dental is because Dr. Tran respects the value of their time. Appointments are never overbooked, so there is never a wait. Origin Dental is even open for business on Saturdays, and Dr. Tran makes himself available after hours for those unexpected dental emergencies. “There is never a question of whether I am available for my patients,” explained Dr. Tran. “Our patients come first, and we are honored by the opportunity to treat them.”

The team at Origin Dental especially prides themselves on utilizing the latest advances in technology. Dr. Tran emphasized that his entire staff is “passionate about the field of dentistry and providing the best care. We as a team regularly take continuing education courses to keep up-to-date with the latest in our field.” Since the office opened in 2016, they have had the opportunity to add new technology to the office, including a new stateof-the-art operatory and a 3D Cone Beam X-ray machine. “These tools enable us to see deeper and in more detail, make better diagnoses, and provide extremely accurate treatment for our patients, especially those looking to have dental implants placed.” Catering to patients of any age, this fullservice and affordable family dental practice incorporates everything you would need from a dental visit. This includes but is not limited to: cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, bridges, cosmetic dentistry such as veneers and whitening, implants, wisdom teeth extractions, dentures, and root canals. The main objective that Origin Dental strives to fulfill is to ensure that everyone who walks through the front door feels like family. “Our goal isn’t just to treat our patients’ oral health. We also want to get to know our patients and develop real relationships with them and their family,” clarified Dr. Tran. “Dentistry can sometimes be a scary thought to patients, but it shouldn’t be that way. Our philosophy is simple;

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that is, to treat our patients with care, respect, and honesty. The greatest gratification comes from seeing my patients’ beautiful, healthy smiles upon leaving our practice.” During his free time, Dr. Tran enjoys experiencing new cuisines and traveling the world with his wife. He is extremely passionate about making time for continuing education, and is currently on the path to becoming a fellow of both the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). 

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TUTORING PROFILE

MAKING

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aking math make sense is the goal at Mathnasium. Going far beyond traditional tutoring models, students at Mathnasium are taught in a way that makes sense to them through the creation of individualized learning plans and one-on-one instruction. By combining this personalized learning with an encouraging, fun environment, students at Mathnasium are able to make great strides, whether it is to catch up, keep up, or get ahead. “The goal at Mathnasium is to help build student’s confidence in math,” explained Archi Kapoor, Center Director. “Whether your child is far behind or is already succeeding in math, Mathnasium offers the tools that enable a student to leap ahead.” Students are welcome to start at Mathnasium any time of the year. Due to the individualized nature of the program, Mathnasium can accommodate a variety of schedules. “Because it’s not a group class, you can schedule your sessions around your work and school schedules,” Archi said. Each session lasts an hour, and sessions are offered after school on weekdays and mornings on Saturdays.

Each session focuses on the student’s specific needs and utilizes the proven Mathnasium Method™. “It’s a relaxed and nurturing environment for kids to catch up or prepare for upcoming concepts,” Archi said. The students work one-on-one with an instructor, who all have degrees in math, computer science, or engineering and at least two to three years of teaching and tutoring experience. The instructors work with students on Mathnasium material and school homework to teach the foundations and then finish each session with interactive math games to promote students’ strategic thinking and logic. Additional sessions focus on getting students ready for quizzes and tests at school. The goal at Mathnasium is to build a strong support system for all students. This is done through frequent communications with the students, parents, and math teachers at school. This three-way partnership is the key in helping students succeed in math. When a student first begins at Mathnasium, an initial assessment is scheduled and then reviewed with the parents. From there, the Mathnasium professionals create an

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individualized learning plan based on the assessment results. The student works towards their personalized goals and is provided a post assessment when the learning plan is completed. “Mathnasium knows that every child can be successful in math; it’s a matter of teaching it in a way that makes sense to them,” Archi acknowledged. “The instructional approach goes beyond traditional math tutoring to develop understanding and to build a love for math.” 

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FINANCE PROFILE

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he Scripps Ranch Civic Association (SRCA) Neighborhood Watch committee gives Scripps Ranch residents an opportunity to look out for their community and help their neighbors. It’s part of the larger San Diego Police Department (SDPD) Neighborhood Watch program, which encourages local citizens to cooperate with law enforcement and help reduce crime in their communities. SRCA Neighborhood Watch hosts the area’s annual National Night Out on the first Tuesday of every August, as well as providing more routine services. Part of the Neighborhood Watch mission is visibility in the community, and SRCA President Bob Ilko, SDPD Northeastern Lt. Duane Voss, and Councilmember Mark Kersey recently unveiled

new Neighborhood Watch signs. As the representative for District 5, including Scripps Ranch, Kersey secured the funding for nearly 50 new Neighborhood Watch signs for the Scripps Ranch community. “Scripps Ranch is one of the most engaged communities in San Diego, with neighbors looking out for each other,” Kersey shared. “This community has come together through devastating wildfires, and that same determined, unified spirit resonates in Neighborhood Watch.” Kersey added, “When citizens organize themselves and work with law enforcement to keep a trained eye and ear on their communities, they reduce opportunities for crime by simply demonstrating a presence.” Learn more about SRCA Neighborhood Watch and how you can get involved at www.scrippsranch.org/watch. 

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ZCode Insider Program

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SCRIPPS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

ocal Scripps Ranch High School students with a passion for writing and journalism are invited to apply for 92131 Magazine’s Falcon Insider program. It’s an opportunity to gain writing experience and develop your voice while connecting with the community – the magazine reaches over 12,800 local homes. One Insider position is open for 2018. Our Falcon Insider will give readers the inside scoop on current events at Scripps Ranch High School, sharing positive, timely stories with the community. Insiders work from home and collaborate with 92131 Magazine’s associate editor to pitch and develop article ideas, then write six half-page articles over the course of the year. The term will start with our January/February 2018 issue and continue through November/December 2018. The application deadline is Monday, Nov. 27. Interested students should send three writing samples along with a cover letter outlining any past writing or journalism experience to editor@zcodemedia.com. 

APPLICANTS MUST... ⊲ ATTEND SCRIPPS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL ⊲ BE IN 10TH OR 11TH GRADE FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR ⊲ LIVE IN 92131 ⊲ DEMONSTRATE WRITING SKILL AND AN INTEREST IN JOURNALISM

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Following in Her Father’s Footsteps, Germaine Maehler Is Passionate About the Automobile Industry by MICHELLE TREMBLAY | photo courtesy of Frank Motors Photo Department

ermaine Maehler grew up in the automobile industry. Her father – who immigrated with Germaine’s mother from Germany to the United States in 1955 – owned car dealerships for the extent of his career. “My dad started out as a Porsche mechanic and eventually opened up his own dealership,” recalled Germaine. Her father’s first dealership sold Porsche and Audi cars and took the family to Tucson, AZ for several years. “We came back to Thousand Oaks, CA where my dad opened a Volkswagen/Fiat/ Jaguar dealership,” Germaine noted. She worked at her father’s Thousand Oaks dealership for five years before taking a fleet assistant position in North Hollywood at a Toyota dealership. “Most of my education came from working for my dad at his car dealership,” said Germaine. “He taught me great work ethics and taught me all the ins and outs of the car business.” Watching her father at work paid off for Germaine. Within her first year of work as fleet assistant at North Hollywood Toyota, Germaine was promoted to the role of fleet manager for the dealership. While in Los Angeles, Germaine frequently traveled south to visit her brother, a United States Navy pilot stationed in San Diego. “I always enjoyed taking the train to San Diego to visit him,” shared Germaine. “I eventually decided to take a fleet manager position in San Diego.” She settled into the Scripps Ranch community in 1989. “I enjoy living in Scripps Ranch because it is a family-oriented community and centrally located to everything” said Germaine. Today, Germaine is the fleet manager for Frank Toyota, located in National City. “I sell and lease cars to private customers, which come from referrals and repeat customers,” described Germaine. “I also sell to credit union members, auto brokers… and help manage the inventory and allocation for the dealership.” Throughout her career, Germaine has been recognized as a Top 50 Sales Professional in the nation over the last 30 years and as one of the top 14 salespeople in Southern California. “The most rewarding part of my career is making the car-buying experience a smooth and pleasant experience for my clients,” shared Germaine. In her downtime, Germaine enjoys visiting her mother in Temecula and traveling with her daughter. One piece of career advice Germaine would offer to readers is, “to go to work and focus on what you want to get accomplished. Have a great attitude, and always remember to smile each and every day.” 

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R E A L E S TAT E W AT C H

Coming Soon – The Ethical Quandary

ver the last few years, there has been a surge in the use of “Coming Soon” advertising for homes. The increase can be traced to Zillow’s introduction of a feature by the same name, but has expanded to the common use by real estate agents of sign riders promoting homes “Coming Soon” to the market. It seems like a straightforward idea, but recently, the National Association of Realtors came out with a strong warning about the practice: “A broker’s decision to market a seller’s property as ‘coming soon’ must always be made based on the client’s informed determination of what best serves the client’s interests… failing to disclose the pros and cons of a limited marketing plan such as ‘coming soon’ advertising, can violate state real estate license laws and regulations…” I like the “Coming Soon“ advertising because if people are driving around looking at houses, I want them to know we have one coming on the market and they might want to wait a few days before making an offer on another property. So why is there opposition to a seemingly simple strategy? Well, everything a broker does has to be for the benefit of the seller, not the broker. Here are a couple of the concerns: • It can be seen as restrictive in terms of Fair Housing Laws. • If the home is sold before being exposed to the entire market, the seller is missing the chance for a competitive situation and therefore cannot be confident of getting the highest price.

• The broker or agent can be seen as trying to represent both sides of the transaction – increasing his or her income at the expense of the seller receiving offers from the open marketplace. I believe that the “Coming Soon“ strategy can be beneficial, but needs to be used carefully. While there are definitely stories of abuse, brokerages watch this closely. If an agent has a pattern of representing both sides on homes that never hit the market, the agent and brokerage are at risk of being sued and losing their license. With this in mind, it has always been and will continue to be our policy that if a home is marketed as “Coming Soon,” offers are not considered until the home is on the MLS. It’s the only way to put the sellers’ best interests first. 

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2,884

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3,563

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3,441

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2,976

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$860,800

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12750 Brookside Lane

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11982 Handrich Drive

2,464

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12487 Kingspine Avenue

3,190

$1,214,000

11357 Mayapple Way

2,880

$920,000

11154 Montaubon Way

4,021

$1,260,000

10276 Rue Chamonix

2,436

$920,000

11151 Breckenridge Drive

3,215

$1,280,000

10309 Avenida Magnifica

2,524

$925,000

15536 Cobble Creek Lane

3,729

$1,289,000

11816 Cypress Valley Drive

2,523

$940,000

14735 Whispering Ridge Road

5,153

$1,350,000

10048 Waldgrove Place

3,121

$940,000

14568 Old Creek Road

4,435

$1,370,000

12516 Cypress Woods Court

3,010

$945,000

14768 Old Creek Road

5,153

$1,385,000

11530 Mesa Madera Court

3,666

$950,000

11530 Big Canyon Lane

4,010

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2,753

$950,000

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5,174

$1,485,000

10565 Atrium Drive

3,577

$955,000

11545 Big Canyon Lane

4,298

$1,490,000

11514 Cortina Place

2,124

$955,000

11178 Montaubon Way

4,021

$1,532,000

11615 Timberlake Drive

2,441

$955,000

14220 Green Valley Court

6,104

$1,560,000

11497 Raedene Way

2,817

$975,000

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4,828

$1,585,000

10550 Pepperbrook Lane

3,290

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4,500

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2,927

$982,000

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5,542

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2,612

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Address

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$833,000

11656 Silver Ridge Point

1,937

$833,450

11495 Rose Garden Court

11703 Vail Court

2,482

$842,500

11573 Winding Ridge

10851 Ironwood Road

2,264

$850,000

11504 Aprica place

2,124

10946 Elderwood Road

10405 Woodchuck Point

12833 Starwood Lane

10870 Elderwood Road

(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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I N O U R O W N B A C K YA R D

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s the weather turns colder, San Diegans pull boxes out of storage and get ready to brighten up the winter season. The tradition of decorating homes with electric lights began taking off in the 1960s as a next step from decorated Christmas trees, and has since spread around the world. Colorful holiday and seasonal decorations can be found in most San Diegan neighborhoods, but some streets stand out for their over-the-top festive displays. Wait until the sun goes down and bring the whole family for a tour of one – or more – of these twinkling destinations.

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