Launching ExcELLEncE
Mental Focus, Core Strength, Emotional Intelligence
2013
What is it really going to take for young people to be successful in the 21st century? Easy! Our children MUST be courageous, creative innovators leading every cell in Wessley 2008 their body to move with confidence, grace and ease. Supporting our children to achieve their personal best is community teamwork in action, between student, parent and teacher. Together, we can inspire our children to awaken to their Audrey unlimited potential. Angela Amoroso, executive director, for the Scripps Performing Arts Academy for over 25 years has been a witness everyday to the value of balance for students and their families. Scripps Performing Arts is more than a ballet school that includes a variety of genre’s from jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, Baby and Me, and musical theatre; it offers a nurturing, non-competitive environment that encourages each student to become the best that they can be without compromising their technical and artistic training. Scripps Performing Arts utilizes leading edge science with ancient wisdom to provide a foundation for emotional intelligence that promotes mental focus and 2013 core strength. So if you are looking for a way to launch your child’s excellence consider this… Biologically, Mentally and Emotionally- it’s all a dance! The new science shows us that 5% is related to genetics, everything else is influenced by neuroplasticity. The more we think, the more we become, the more we become the more we think. Environment matters! Balancing the right and left hemispheres of the brain, referred to as a “whole brain state” is an optimal environment for inspired learning. Up until now society Allie has been conditioned into stressing students of all ages with tremendous worry, gauging their intelligence and future security based on test scores and unhealthy competition. Taxing young peoples sympathetic nervous systems is a recipe for 2006 disaster. Emily Scripps Performing Arts Academy offers a healthy foundation in ballet for all of the performing arts. Classical music integrated with the physical body found in a healthy, noncompetitive environment allows the practice of balance to shower into all aspects of the students’ life. 2013 Over the years we have seen our students achieve far beyond their dreams of being a dancer. Dance becomes a metaphor for their lives. Our past students have grown up to be creative innovators, scientists, doctors, teachers, artists and even amazing SCRIPPS PERFORMING ARTS parents as the next generation of students are now dancing through our doors! OFFICIAL SCHOOL OF THE SCRIPPS BALLET THEATRE Call us and register today for your place on the launching pad to excellence! 2013
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student star Luca Cometti (z)
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Halstrom Academy Scripps Ranch
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a decade later (z)
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falcons fall sports preview
Scripps Ranch fire safe council
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a decade later
92131 has come a long way since the Firestorm of 2003 in regards to how safe they are in the event of a wildfire. The Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council has passionately and voluntarily dedicated their time and effort to make residents aware of the importance of having a plan. Director, Jerry Mitchell, and the Fire Safe Council team shared their stories, vision and passion for being part of the team who has spearheaded such an important measure in the community.
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Your neighbor’s recipe johanna’s nachos
sdncc “a celebration of business” (z) Local Family the whttman family (z) education beyond the classrooms faces in the crowd paul gorman home tips jpm heating & air estate planning profile
denherder & associates
community volunteer kristin rayder
healthy living akane institute climb for a cause
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Vol. 3, No. 4
:::: from the publisher
Publisher Derrick Breaux Editor Tara Pritchett Tara@ZCodeMedia.com
Heading Back Home photo by DAWS PHOTOGRAPHY
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often tell people about how I grew up in a small town in Texas. But the reality is that I only lived there until I was nine years old. I did move back for a couple of years when I was a young teenager, but that’s a story for a different pub note. The fact of the matter is that I’ve now lived in San Diego for more than half of my life. My family jumped around from city to city during my elementary and middle school years due to work obligations, but we eventually settled here in North County back in 1988. I am writing this note while aboard a flight heading back to my hometown outside of Houston. I will be visiting my grandmother in the hospital. For the past several months, she has been fighting the fight of her life - aggressively battling cancer. To say that my grandmother (we all know her as MawMaw) is a second mother to me would be an understatement - especially during the first nine years of my life when I lived only one block away from her. There was rarely a day that went by that I wasn’t at her house during those early years. Although my MawMaw has always been a major influence in my life (even from 1,600 miles away), she particularly impacted me while I was a kid in Texas. It’s hard to believe how vivid my memories are from that time period. Whether it was running across the field to her house when I was barely four years old or climbing up the tree in her backyard to pick plums so that she could make her famous homemade plum jelly, there was never a dull moment. She would take me fishing. We would often go crabbing on the bayou (something that I have not done since I was a kid). She even let me be her co-pilot while she watched her daytime soap operas - I knew the names of every character! We even delivered newspapers together - that’s also a story for another pub letter. I have carried many wonderful childhood memories with me dating back to my original nine years in this world. Some things seem like they happened yesterday. I often look at my own kids in fascination (ages 16, 9 and 8) and wonder what memories they will inevitably hold close to them as they grow into adulthood. Who will they
Associate Editor Sarabeth McElhaney Creative Director Tyler McElhaney Director of Business Development Jessica Breaux Regional Account Executive Rick Micheri Senior Graphic Designer Katie Mott Graphic Designers Joe Sousa Mani Salazar Traci Sally Photography Spark Photography Production Coordinators Heather Lockwood Sally O’Neill Contributing Writers Amy Lehrer Angie Gallo Jennifer Frakes Kathy Loy Kelley Gusich Linda Frabl Liz Onufer Michelle Tremblay Wynne Love Advertising Sales marketing@ZCodeMedia.com 619-717-2322
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admire? Who will have influenced them? Who will they write about one day? There are very few people in this world that I respect as much as my MawMaw. Her passion for family, her ability to make you feel special, and her sincere desire to truly know and connect with people are just a few examples of the type of person that she is. Today I choose to clear my mind of all of the normal clutter. I will visit with my MawMaw. I will hug her. I will talk about childhood memories. I will remind her that I love her. I will thank her for being the beautiful person that she is. And with everything going on, one thing is for sure, she will still ask me how the kids are doing. She’ll ask me about their sports and school. She’ll ask me how things are going at the office - and she’ll genuinely anticipate the answers. That’s just the kind of person she is. Regards, Derrick Breaux, Publisher
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Keeping Poway Safe Poway Senior Volunteer Patrol lends a helping hand to the Sheriff’s Department and the community.
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side out The local volleyball programs are embarking on their fall season. We give you the ins and outs of the Del Norte and Rancho Bernardo high school programs and share a few things about the sport as well.
92130 Magazine local flavor Mark your calendar for Thursday afternoons at the Carmel Valley Farmers Market for the opportunity to purchase fresh produce and delicious cuisine, listen to local talent, discover fantastic finds from vendors, grab dinner at one of the coveted food trucks and even watch a fun foodie film.
92009, 92011 and 92024 Local community members and businesses alike in neighboring zip codes are featured bi-monthly. The news, photos, features and lifestyles are put in the spotlight. To find out more, go to www.zcodemags.com
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:::: community calendar
happy halloween OCT. 31
Events Sept. 2
Sept. 11
Sept. 17
Labor Day
Patriot Day
Sept. 4
Sept. 12
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown
Scripps Teasers Toastmasters Open House 7 – 8 a.m. | Scripps Ranch Civic Association Community Center www.scrippsteasers.org
Sustainable Scripps Ranch Solar for Homeowners Workshop 6 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Civic Association Community Center www.scrippsranch.org/ssr
Sept. 6 Scripps Ranch 50 Plus PAWS: Pet Photography 4 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Recreation Center contact@scrippsranch50plus.org
Sept. 13 Yom Kippur begins at sundown
Sept. 8 San Diego 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb Honoring those who lost their lives on 9-11 San Diego Bayfront Hilton www.sdfra.org
Sept. 14 5K for Mayans – Run for Water 2013 8 – 10:30 a.m. | 4S Ranch Sports Park www.active.com/san-diego-ca/running/run-for-water-2013
Symphony in the Park: Siren’s Crush 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Hoyt Park www.symphonyinthepark.org
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Sept. 21
Sept. 27
Oct. 14
2013 California Coastal Cleanup Day 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 90 cleanup sites www.cleanupday.org
Scripps Ranch Women’s Networking Group With presenters of the month Cipika Kumar (Grace Threading), Stacy DenHerder (Estate Planning Attorney) and Colette Pascual (Club Z Tutoring). RSVP with Julia at 858-549-3070 for location. 8 – 9:30 a.m. www.srwnetworking.org
Columbus Day
Oct. 16 National Boss’ Day
Oct. 24 United Nations Day
Oct. 25 Sept. 28 Sustainable Scripps Ranch Activate Your Energy & Water Solutions Fair 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Community Center www.scrippsranch.org/ssr
Oct. 6 Mira Mesa Street Fair 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Mira Mesa Boulevard at Camino Ruiz www.miramesatowncouncil.org
Sept. 22 Autumn begins
Symphony in the Park: Beta Maxx 5 – 6:30 p.m. | Hoyt Park www.symphonyinthepark.org
Scripps Ranch 50 Plus PAWS: Howl-oween Pet Costume Contest 4 p.m. | Scripps Ranch Recreation Center contact@scrippsranch50plus.org
Oct. 12
Oct. 31
Free Flight 4th Annual Fund-Raiser With Master of Ceremonies Dagmar Midcap, KNSD-7 weathercaster 6 p.m. | Free Flight www.freeflightbirds.org
Halloween
RECURRING Sept. 7 – Oct. 6
Every Thursday
Lettice and Lovage Scripps Ranch Theatre www.scrippsranchtheatre.org
Food Truck Thursdays A weekly fundraiser to benefit the non-profit Innovations Academy, a free, public K – 8 charter school. 5 – 8 p.m. | Innovations Academy www.facebook.com/iafoodtruckthursdays
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 Rotary Club 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Brigantine Restaurant in Poway www.powayrotary.org
Scripps Ranch Women’s Networking Group With presenters of the month Dianne Smith (Pool Tables Plus), Betty Jean Rue (Tea Beau-teaque) and Moriel Cohen (Family Law Attorney). RSVP with Julia at 858-549-3070 for location. 8 – 9:30 a.m.
Every Saturday Scripps Ranch Farmers Market Now with over 60 very diverse vendors. Sponsored by the Ellen Browning Scripps Academic Fundraising Partnership, supporting children’s education. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. www.srfm.org
:::: sportS REGISTRATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
BASEBALL
Football
Sept. 7 Rancho Bernardo Little League Fall Ball Opening Day
Sept. 7 1st Game of the Season (Tackle)
www.eteamz.com/ranchobernardoll
www.scrippsranch popwarner.com
BASKETBALL
GOLF
Sept. 7 – 8 Indoor 3-on-3 Tournament
Sept. 23 Ka$h for Kids Golf Classic
San Diego Sol www.sandiegosol.com
12 p.m. | The Country Club of Rancho Bernardo www.sdyouth.org
September 2013 Winter Basketball (K-8 grade) Registration
Sept. 29 Mini-Golf for Good
Program runs November through February Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego 4S Ranch Branch www.sdyouth.org/4ssports.aspx
Raising money to provide scholarships for youth interested in performing on stage 12 p.m. | Temple Adat Shalom www.minigolfforgood.org
Sept. 30 5th Annual Swing & Soiree Golf, appetizers, open bar, silent and live auctions and live entertainment in support of Father Joe’s Villages, Helen Woodward Animal Center, Fanconi Anemia Research Fund and the Challenged Athletes Foundation. 12:30 p.m. | Santaluz Club www.luckyduckfoundation.org
(dates & events subject to change)
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Wednesdays
The Bernardoettes A friendly group of women golfers who play 18 holes of golf every Wednesday morning at Oaks North Golf Course. For more details and a free round of golf, contact Lloyd Porter, Oaks North Head Pro, at 858-487-3021.
LACROSSE Every Thursday from Sept. 19 – Jan. 12
RB Youth Lacrosse Box Lacrosse 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Grades 3 – 5 (Pee Wee) 5:30 – 7 p.m. | Grades 6 – 8 (MS) www.rbylax.com
Every Sunday from Sept. 22 – Dec. 15 RB Youth Lacrosse Field Lacrosse 12 – 1 p.m. | Grades 3 – 5 (Pee Wee) 1 – 3 p.m. | Grades 6 – 8 (MS) www.rbylax.com
MULTI-SPORT Master Your Sports Xtreme Dodgeball, Flag Football, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Multi and Junior Sports. www.masteryoursports.com
RUNNING Sept. 14 5K for Mayans – Run for Water 2013
Sept. 19 San Diego Soccer Club Golf Tournament & Team Fundraising Event 1 p.m. | Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Club www.sandiegosoccerclub.org
Oct. 20 2013 Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge
North County Soccer Park
7 a.m. | La Jolla Cove www.challengedathletes.org
Indoor soccer leagues always starting for all ages. www.ncspsoccer.com
VOLLEYBALL
TENNIS
Sept. 16 Fall Volleyball (3-8 grade)
Mondays and/or Thursdays Reisert Tennis Clinics
Practice begins Sept. 16; games begin Sept. 28 and end Nov. 9 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego 4S Ranch Branch www.sdyouth.org/4ssports.aspx
8 – 10:30 a.m. | 4S Ranch Sports Park www.active.com/san-diego-ca/running/run-for-water-2013
SOCCER
TRIATHLON
3:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Oak Valley Middle School Tennis Courts reiserttennis.com
Sept. 7 San Diego Soccer Club Fall League Season Begins www.sandiegosoccerclub.org
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:::: COMPANY PROFILE
Behind
Pages
Where’d this magazine come from? Meet the
Team
In 2009, we launched our first community magazine. The goal was simple – to publish a local magazine that people actually wanted to read. Since publishing our original issue back in 2009, ZCode Magazines has grown to a family of 10 community titles, each focusing on specific areas of North County. The ZCode team, or shall we say, family, takes great pride at meeting our overall goal in every issue we build together. We all live locally in San Diego and we are actively involved in every one of the communities. Whether we are shaking hands, meeting people, participating in school, sports, organizations and philanthropic events, we are out there learning and sharing the good news about what’s going on in your community. Thank you for inviting us in to your home and being a reader of 92131 Magazine.
Derrick Breaux | Publisher I’ve always found it rewarding to build things. I like the process just as much as I enjoy the end result. It’s great to see each issue of the magazines grow from concept to hard copy. My typical day at the office consists of interacting closely with the editorial, production, graphics and sales teams.
Tyler McElhaney | Creative Director The nickname “Tynology” can almost describe my obsession with the latest, greatest, newest, most exclusive “thing.” At the ZCode office one can usually find me designing covers, playing with cameras, editing photos, redesigning websites, searching for “that one” cable, fixing computers and re-redesigning websites.
Tara Pritchett | Editor Born and raised in San Diego, I’m a mom to three beautiful daughters and a spunky golden retriever. I have spent over 14 blissful years married to the love of my life where every day brings us adventure and joy. A daily run keeps me happy. At the office one can find me giddy about upcoming feature stories and excited about the inspirational and community-driven people who I have the privilege to meet on a daily basis.
Sarabeth McElhaney | Associate Editor As a San Diego transplant from the City of Good Neighbors, I am constantly falling deeper in love with my “new” home every day. ZCode has helped me discover everything there is to offer in our bountiful region of the west coast. At the ZCode office one can usually find me sorting through the mountain of news and events in our area. You know I mean business when my hair is tied up in a messy bun.
Jessica Breaux | Director of Business Development I am a native San Diegan and I couldn’t imagine working, playing and raising my family anywhere else. I spend most of my evenings and weekends being a soccer mom of three. At the ZCode office one can usually find me juggling lots just as I do at home. If I’m not at the office pushing paperwork you will find me out networking in our communities.
Rick Micheri | Regional Account Executive As a first generation American, the local community played a daily roll in my life. For over 36 years this community has been an extension of the family. I’m proud to have my daughters enjoying the same schools, events, families and so much more that is offered today. ZCode is a great way for me to give back and to the community. At ZCode you will find me expanding the horizons with New Business Development, Agency Sales Director and helping hand in hand wherever necessary.
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Katie Mott | Senior Graphic Designer Originally from Indiana, the pull of the ocean got me out west. I have happily lived in San Diego 5 years now, and if I’m not in the office, I can be found soaking up the sun at the beach, kayaking, playing with my pup or traveling to faraway places every chance I get. At the ZCode office one can usually find me rallying around everyone to hit our deadlines!
Mani Salazar | Graphic Designer San Diego born and bred, I’ve been to 49 states and wouldn’t live anywhere else! (Alaska is #50). Married for two years to my beautiful wife, we enjoy traveling and going on as many adventures as possible. I’m blessed to design for a living – it’s definitely my passion. At the ZCode office one can usually find me staring wide-eyed at the monitor, eating sunflower seeds, being extremely OCD with my designs or trying to sneak in as much hand-lettering as possible. Who says we have to grow up?!
Traci Sally | Graphic Designer I recently moved to Carlsbad from Philadelphia checking off a landmark goal on my bucket list to make a home by the ocean. I’ve been designing for the past 10 years and can’t imagine doing anything else. Outside work I trade my mouse for a paintbrush or my woodblock press and enjoy spending time on the local beaches. At the office one can find me creating smartly balanced ads and layouts fueled by a giant Starbucks iced coffee (venti, no room with an extra shot, shaken)
Heather Lockwood | Production Coordinator I am a mother to two wonderful boys, and a wife to the love of my life of 16 years, with over nine pets; dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and fish. In my free time, I enjoy making and fixing jewelry for friends and family. I’m known in the office as “Lockwood” and can usually be found sending emails and being the liaison between our marketing and graphics departments. I love seeing the magazines printed knowing I helped make it happen.
Sally O’Neill | Production Coordinator I am the proud mother of a fun-loving teenager. When I’m not perusing college sites online or on another college tour, I like taking long walks with my husband, friends and my dog, Rascal. Cooking, entertaining and dining out are favorite pastimes as well. At ZCode, I work closely with advertisers and our graphics, sales and editorial departments. My nickname is “Office Mom.” I love taking care of our amazing team.
Heather Reynolds | Senior Marketing Consultant It had always been a dream of mine to live and work by the beach in Del Mar, and now I’m living it! I enjoy walking my dogs on the beach, hiking Torrey Pines and playing beach volleyball with my daughters. ZCode is like one big family. We all work together and share one common goal - to create a magazine that people want to read. Everyone wins!
Michelle Dastyck | Senior Marketing Consultant My first sales job was at the age of seven. My parents owned Santa Fe Clothing on Stevens Avenue in Solana Beach. My “job” was to select just the right tie for customers buying a new suit. Who could resist a seven-year-olds fashion pointers? You won’t find me at the office very often because I am out spreading the word about ZCode and meeting with local Carlsbad businesses.
Lori Lum | Spark Photography | 92131 Photographer I’m an award-winning photographic artist with a passion for connecting with my clients. My husband of four years and I love living in San Diego, and we enjoy exploring all the city has to offer. I have owned and operated Spark Photography since 2007 and my affiliation with ZCode has allowed me to get to know some amazing people who live right in my own backyard!
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The Think Local First initiative is designed to grow jobs, strengthen our local tax base and champion commerce in the region by encoding local purchasing, hiring and contracting of services.
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ThinkLocalFirstSD.com • Directory of Business Resources • Regional Data and Reports • Register Your Business FREE • Champions that Support Local Commerce Money Spent Local Stays Local
Many studies have shown that the money spent in local business stays in community. For every $100 spent at a locally-owned business, $45-$68 goes back into the community and our tax base.
Local Owners are Local Contributors
Local businesses give a greater amount of money into the local causes. Non-profits received more support from local business owners than they do from non-locally owned business. They also directly inject money into the local economy through payment of wages and benefits to local residents. More of your money is used to make purchases from other business and service providers thus strengthening the economic base of our community.
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:::: in our own backyard
WITH FLYING
COLORS
Free Flight Brings a Taste of the Exotic to Del Mar
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by Susan Shen
ooking for a unique, local and feathery experience? Best bets are that you’ll find it at Free Flight, a non-profit organization that specializes in the rehabilitation of exotic birds. It was founded by veterinarian Dr. Stonebreaker, who had in mind a beneficial and educational facility that would be open to the public for a day of avian enjoyment. photos courtesy of Free Flight
Free Flight
Profile Information Name:
Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary
Website:
www.freeflightbirds.org
Email:
freeflightbirds@live.com
Location:
2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone:
858-481-3148
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/freeflightbirds
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/freeflightbirds
Hours:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Daily);
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Wed)
Admission:
$5 (Adults); $2 (Children under 13)
Upcoming Events:
Oct. 12: 4th Annual Fund-Raiser
Mission:
Free Flight's mission is to maintain a
sanctuary that shelters, nurtures and re-socializes parrots, while educating the public to inspire a lasting concern for the well-being of exotic birds.
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ince the inception of Free Flight, the sanctuary has expanded into a full-fledged non-profit organization, bent on continuing the mission of its former benefactor. It has succeeded admirably, sprouting out various programs that cater to individuals of all ages. For instance, its outreach program reaches out to schools, animal shelters, senior centers and community events. As a result, Free Flight has charmed adults and entranced children. “Kids love interacting with the birds; getting the chance to feed, pet or hold an exotic bird create memories that last a lifetime,” explained Sarah Booher, a Free Flight representative. Besides the on-site activities, Free Flight provides a Junior Docent program, which teaches kids ages 12 to 18 about birds and how to volunteer. But kids are not the only volunteers – adults are also encouraged to help out by cleaning the facility, helping at fundraisers and promoting Free Flight. A visit to Free Flight merits a good look at the koi pond – stocked with slightly whiskered fish in bright shades – and the main attraction, the stunningly gorgeous birds. Besides being able to interact with these squawking residents, visitors may also learn of their colorful background. “All the birds here have their own unique and interesting story,” shared Sarah. The facility on site continuously seeks ways to keep the birds healthy and thriving in the Free Flight environment. Perhaps your visit to Free Flight will inspire you to house one of these feathery bundles of joy at home. Those who are interested in adopting a bird can fill out an application and meet the adoptable birds; upon being accessed, the applicant will be matched to a bird and hopefully, a lasting bond will be formed. However, those who are simply searching for refreshingly educational and fun adventure can be guaranteed one at Free Flight. Bring a few dollars and an open mind, and be prepared for a “flying” fascination like no other!
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Driven!
:::: STUDENT STAR
Luca Cometti is an Athletic and Academic Phenom On Land and Sea by Kelley gusich | photos by Spark Photography
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hen Luca Cometti is asked what would surprise most people about him, he will talk about loving techno but disliking SUVs. He might share his first language, Italian, and his continued fluency, or maybe discuss a fondness for gluten-free foods and his travels to Mexico. What would really astonish many people about Luca are his life pursuits. The average upcoming high school senior might be looking forward to basketball season, spirit days or chess club. Luca is continuing to pursue different passions in his senior year: summoning Name: Age: School: Grade: Parents: Siblings:
Luca Cometti 17 The Grauer School 12th Aldo and Veronique Matteo (14)
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those sublime surfing skills; mastery of that mountain biking magic. A childhood love of bike riding turned into BMX racing at Kearny Moto Park by the age of eight, and that bloomed into mountain biking. “The thing I enjoyed about mountain biking,” Luca shared, “was that you can do it virtually everywhere and just about on any surface and you can build what you want to ride, which was not an option in BMX racing.” He recently won a national competition in China Peaks for the Pro GRT (Gravity Racing Tour), and before that raced in Val di Sole, Italy for the second stop of the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) World Cup, where he was 20th out of 72 racers. Luca currently trains out of the Ryno Power Gym in Temecula with trainer, Ben Clark. Luca feels lucky to be able to surf at least two times per week in his P.E. class at The Grauer School in Encinitas. Surfing is a nice way to step away from electronics, school and the pressure of maintaining good grades. “Not to mention it is great cross-training for mountain biking,” he added, “because it works your back and arms a lot, as well as your cardio. This year I did a couple of contests with my school in the SSS surf division which is similar to any other school sport, except you are surfing in the ocean.” His inspiration is local pro, Aaron Gwin, “…who happens to be one of the fastest if not the fastest downhill mountain bikers at the moment.” Luca’s life pursuits have led him to an interest in how the body works and how it is affected by exercise and diet, so a nutrition or kinesiology occupation is in his future. He also wants to travel, bike and surf. Whatever comes along, Luca will be on an adventure for success.
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:::: your neighbor’s recipe
Johanna’s
NACHOS Ingredients 2 1 8 1
cans Stagg Chili, or a favorite brand large bag of tortilla chips ounce bag of Mexican shredded cheese jar of your favorite salsa
Directions 1. Set oven at 375 degrees F. 2. Start with a layer of chips in a 9 x 13 inch pan. 3. Top each layer of chips with chili, cheese and salsa. (I usually make two layers and extra cheese can be added if preferred.) 4. Bake for 30 minutes. 5. Top with sour cream and guacamole if desired. Serves: 5 – 8 hearty helpings Preparation Time: 5 – 8 minutes Cooking Time: 30 – 35 minutes
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About the Chef Name of Chef: Johanna Cunningham Age: 58 Family Members: Jim, Husband of 28 years; Joshua (12); Jordyn (8) Community of Residence: Scripps Ranch Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, beach, camping, tennis and crafts of all kinds. Favorite Local Activity: Going to the lake and playing tennis with my family. About the Recipe: This is the easiest nacho recipe ever and has become a favorite of family and friends. I love easy and this recipe has been with me for almost 30 years. Whenever we go to a party, friends always say “bring your nachos!” It’s funny that something so simple is so good. It’s great for camping trips too and a meal in itself – just add an enchilada and dinner is served. About the Chef: For the past six years I have been blessed to be at home with my son and daughter. Many years ago I lived in La Jolla by Windansea Beach and I am thrilled to be back in San Diego to raise my kids by the beach. My previous position was CEO for a youth non-profit called P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth), a four-hour risk prevention program that made a huge impact in the Sacramento/Placer/El Dorodo Counties. As I explore new job opportunities I have started a home-based business called Thirty-One Gifts which I am really enjoying. But most of all, I am happy to be part of the community. ¢
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SDNCC “A CELEBRATION OF BUSINESS” T photos by Janis Foley
he San Diego North Chamber of Commerce (SDNCC) held the 2013 Annual Celebration of Business Awards Gala in late June at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. The event, hosted by comedian, Kim Coles of In Living Color and Living Single, was a true celebration of doing business successfully, responsibly and for the spirit of the community. The SDNCC staff and their interns did a fantastic job planning for the highly anticipated event, held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. The purpose was to honor the best and brightest of San Diego County’s business community while highlighting achievements in corporate and individual categories. A variety of business achievement awards were presented in nine distinct categories to include: Non Profits of the Year: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego and The Elizabeth Hospice Community Leader Small Business: Miguel’s Cocina Community Leader Medium Business: Sullivan Solar Power Community Leader Large Business: TERADATA Entrepreneur of the Year: Lauren Reynolds Woman in Business: Deanna Smith Small Business of the Year: Strategic Business Communications Business of the Year: San Diego County Credit Union Volunteer of the Year: Widney Hawthorne Business Leader of the Year: Derrick Breaux, ZCode Media Visionary Award: Bonnie Dumanis Environmental Stewardship: Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort Healthiest Large Business: Bridgepoint Education Healthiest Small Business: Bill Howe Plumbing
The evening was filled with anticipation of silent auction item bidding contests, a cocktail hour, board installation, dinner and the awards ceremony where applause was generously given as each recipient was honored. Derrick Breaux, Publisher of ZCode Media, was completely surprised and humbled by his award. Upon receiving the Business Leader of the Year award, Breaux shared his enthusiasm for having the opportunity to be so involved in the local communities. He also praised the team he has built and how ZCode Media has thrived from the very beginning because of their passion for “producing magazines that people love to read.” ZCode Media has grown to host 10 community magazines since the Premiere issue of 92127 Magazine in November of 2009; Del Sol Magazine as the newest addition. ¢
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Zest for Life The Wittman Family’s Enthusiasm for Life in Scripps Ranch is Contagious by JENNIFER FRAKES | photos by Spark Photography
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ohn, MaryJane, Caitlyn, Hunter and Venice Wittman are not known for sitting quietly on the sidelines; they are usually right in the middle of the action. MaryJane (MJ) is a stay-at-home mom who is dedicated to volunteering at the children’s schools and for their various activities. John, who is CEO of Protel Communications, Inc. and Pro Outsourcing, Inc., coaches St. Gregory the Great Catholic School’s soccer team and has served on the board of directors for Walden Family Services. Caitlyn is a sophomore at Scripps Ranch High School, a varsity cheerleader and a physics enthusiast. Hunter is in second grade at St. Gregory’s, plays Pop Warner
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Parents: Community: Hometown: Profession:
John Wittman and MaryJane (MJ) Wittman Scripps Preserve in Stonebridge Estates since 2000 John – Chicago, IL; MJ – Pensacola, FL John – CEO and owner of Protel Communications, Inc. and Pro Outsourcing, Inc.; MJ – Stay-at-home mom Children: Caitlin (15), Scripps Ranch High School, 10th grade Hunter (7), St. Gregory the Great Catholic School, 2nd grade Venice (6), St. Gregory the Great Catholic School, 1st grade Pets: Each child currently has a Betta fish. We are slowly pacing ourselves to get a family dog by Christmas.
flag football and loves being on the soccer team for his school. And last, but certainly not least, Venice is in first grade and is following in her older sister’s footsteps as a cheerleader for Pop Warner and St. Gregory’s. “One of the accomplishments I am most proud of is starting a cheer program at St. Gregory’s,” stated MJ. This endeavor is also a family affair, with Caitlyn helping her mother coach the squad. Even with all of this hustle and bustle, the Wittmans never lose sight of the importance of being together as a family. “When we can, we love to stay home and swim in our pool, snuggle, watch movies and sleep in,” revealed MJ. Skiing is another activity that keeps “One of the accomplishments the family having fun I am most proud of is starting a together. As stated cheer program at St. Gregory’s.” by MJ, last winter was the first time the - MJ younger ones skied and they both loved it, ensuring that an annual ski trip will be added to the calendar. The Wittman family also enjoys traveling and has taken vacations to Florida, Turks & Caicos, the Bahamas, and most recently, Hawaii. However, nothing beats being in the community the Wittmans call home. “Scripps Ranch is a close-knit community where family values, education, community involvement and friendships are important. We believe it is one of the best communities in San Diego to live and raise our children,” said MJ. The family has lived in 92131 for over 12 years, first in San Lucena, and now in the development of Scripps Preserve in the Stonebridge Estates. Be sure to keep an eye out for this busy family as they continue to live life to the fullest in 92131.
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:::: community stuff 92131 Restaurant Hosts SD Restaurant Week
This September San Diego Restaurant Week brings the city’s food scene to life for one week of delicious dining, showcasing the freshest ingredients, most flavorful dishes and tastiest culinary gems that San Diego has to offer. Choose from over 180 of San Diego’s most delicious eateries for three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $20, $30 or $40 per person, and lunch pairings at prix-fixe menus for $10, $15 or $20 per person depending on the restaurant. Join 92131’s own La Bastide Bistro, located at 10006 Scripps Ranch Blvd #104 San Diego, CA 92131, for a $30 prix-fixe dinner during San Diego Restaurant Week, Sunday, Sept. 15 and Friday, Sept. 20. For more information visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com or call 619-233-5008.
Miramar Ranch Elementary Holds Halloween Carnival
At Girl Scouts, girls are always anticipating the next adventure they will have together. Maybe it’s artistic. Maybe it’s an experiment. Maybe it’s getting outside or helping the community. With Girl Scouts, girls are sure to make new friends and gain new experiences. Be on the lookout for flyers, staff members or volunteers at local back to school nights or open houses. Information on how you and your daughter can join Girl Scouts will be available at these events. For questions contact Joselyn Poggi at jpoggi@sdgirlscouts.org.
The 40th annual Miramar Ranch Elementary School Halloween Carnival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A 92131 institution, the carnival is nearly as old as the community itself. This year the carnival is adding many new rides, games, and activities, including a 52-foot inflatable obstacle challenge, gladiator joust game, laser tag, bungee run, 25-foot rock climbing wall, fire truck rides for the kids, mechanical bull ride for people of all ages, 22-foot dual bay sliding structure, adult and kid-friendly food such as burgers, hot dogs, lemonade and more. The carnival will also feature all of the favorites that thousands of carnivalgoers have enjoyed over the years, including the silent auction baskets, used book sale, classroom sponsored games, prize booth and haunted house. As always, there is no admission charge for the carnival. However, for the best deals and extra free tickets (and to avoid waiting in line at the carnival), order your game and food tickets ahead of time at www.sdelite.com/ MiramarRanchElementarySchoolFreaky40thHalloweenCarnival-s/209.htm.
Jostens Gets a Jump On Graduation
SRFOL Music Series Kick-Off
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Jostens, a widespread producer of letter jackets, caps, gowns, class rings and more, is already gearing up for the 2014 graduation year as the exclusive graduation representative of Scripps Ranch High School. The company is known to sell more letter jackets in December than any other month, and come January, Jostens will be busy collecting orders for other graduation products. Visit the showroom, located at 12455 Poway Road Suite E, Poway, CA 92064, between 3 and 6 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For questions, contact Mark Boyer at mark.boyer@jostens.com.
Rides for Seniors, Beginning at $2.50
RideFACT Senior transportation, a low-cost, dial-a-ride service that shuttles seniors throughout the county, has just turned one year old. “We set out to provide an affordable, easily accessible ride program for seniors and that’s exactly what we created,” said County Supervisor Dave Roberts, Vice Chairman of FACT. “This program has been user-friendly and inexpensive from the very beginning. And it’s getting better. We are proud to help seniors with mobility.” Since its inception one year ago, RideFACT has provided nearly 8,000 one-way trips, many of them to medical appointments. Organizers hope to provide 12,500 one-way trips during the next fiscal year with ridership increasing steadily. One-way fares on RideFACT begin at $2.50 for travel up to five miles while trips that exceed 20 miles are capped at $10. Rides can be scheduled from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 760-754-1252 or 888-924-3228.
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On Sept. 15 at 2:30 p.m. the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, Pleasure of Your Company Music Series, presents their “kick-off” concert for the season featuring Chris Klich and his Jazz Group. The Trio performs a broad spectrum of music from the jazz idiom and plays jazz standards from artists such as Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Miles Davis. The musicians who include bass player Brian Wright and pianist Ed Kornhauser, as well as Chris who plays sax, will also include some modern jazz fusion artists’ music selections. The concert is open and free to the public but donations will be accepted. This concert will be held at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego CA 92131.
Help Raise Money for Abused Families
The Scripps Ranch Hidden Valley House Auxiliary, established in 1998, will be hosting their annual tea fundraiser on Nov. 2 at 12 p.m. at the Poway Adult Day Health Care Center, located at 12250 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway, CA 92064. The Auxiliary provides basic needs for abused families at a shelter under the auspices of the Center for Community Solutions. The annual tea fundraiser began in 1999. The cost is $50 per person. To receive an invitation call 858-695-6708 or 858-566-7144, or contact dwood7@att.net or patina4@san.rr.com.
92131 Residents Earn Girl Scout Awards
Five current and former Scripps Ranch High School students recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization’s highest honor, for their outstanding commitment to community service. Ali Hoffer, Amanda Winey, Courtney Payton, Mattie Christofferson and Sarah Weinstein completed their unique service projects after two to three years of planning and preparation. Ali, Amanda, Courtney, Mattie and Sarah are among the 48 San Diego Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award this year. Just 5.4 percent of Girl Scouts nationwide achieve this level of recognition. Congratulations, ladies!
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Senior Yoga Pioneer Retires
Frank Iszak, founder of Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO), recently retired as executive director of the 10-year-old organization on Aug. 15. In 2003, Frank and his wife Serpil gave their first free yoga class to lowincome seniors at the Mira Mesa Senior Center in San Diego. Frank, who emigrated to the United States in 1957 as a political refugee from Hungary, considers SAYCO “his payment of debt to America, for the privilege of becoming part of this great society.” Now 82, he has decided to dedicate his time to a movie currently in production about his escape from Hungary and life in America. Amy Roost will take over Frank’s directorship at SAYCO. “While I’ve only know Frank Iszak a few short months, he already inspires me. I am honored to carry out his legacy of empowering seniors to live strong, healthy and independent lives. I look forward to expanding our offering of free yoga to more seniors throughout the region and eventually nationwide,” shared Amy. Frank and Serpil will be honored at an Oct. 10 celebration at the Powerhouse Community Center in Del Mar. The event is open to the public. For ticket information, contact the SAYCO offices at 858-693-3110.
Left to right: Scripps Ranch residents Courtney Payton, Ali Hoffer, Sarah Weinstein and Amanda Winey were honored at Girl Scouts San Diego’s recent Gold Award ceremony. Not pictured: Mattie Christofferson.
September is Sustainability Month in 92131
Are you trying to reduce your energy and water cost while maintaining a nice garden and a comfortable home? Sustainable Scripps Ranch (SSR) can help you get there. As a committee of the Scripps Ranch Civic Association (SRCA), they provide education on creating a sustainable lifestyle. SSR will host two events in September that will guide 92131 residents to an inexpensive, satisfying lifestyle. The Solar for Homeowners Workshop on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. will explain the fundamentals of solar electricity, how to apply for incentives and share valuable tips. Learn how to calculate energy use, size a solar system, and research and compare contractors. On Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 92131 residents are welcome to attend the Activate Your Energy & Water Solutions Fair. Bring questions about energy, water, landscaping and remodeling directly to the SSR panel of experts. Learn from non-profits and commercial businesses how to put sustainability plans into action. Attendees include: CCSE, The City Water Conservation Department, SDG&E, Think Blue, Suncraft Solar, New Day Solar, Alternative Energy Application, Inc., Breceda Landscaping, Get Green Remodeling, Forterre and more. Looking to replace inefficient light bulbs with LED? Purchase an LED three-pack at the Fair for only $10 ($60 value). Presented by TechniArt, this Lighting Fair Program is administered by SDG&E. Both events take place at the Scripps Ranch Civic Association Community Center. For more information visit www.scrippsranch.org/ssr.
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2 3 1 1. Sophia Su at Copley Symphony Hall when she had her performance with the San Diego Symphony. 2. The treasure hunt for kids each week at the Scripps Ranch Farmer’s Market is always a highlight for kiddos. 3. Mom’s Night Out! 4. Scarlett is busy cooking up some deliciousness with her Easy-Bake Oven. 5. Congrats to the 2013 Triple Crown Sparkler National Champions! 6. The Stewart family at Mission Bay on the SUP. 7. Just another day in paradise for these cute kiddos. 8. Sun-kissed kids after swimming in the resort pool. 9. Devo and the rest of the Magnett family are proud of the Firecrackers winning season. 10. These kiddos are spent after sampling their way through the Scripps Ranch Farmer’s Market. 11. Summertime fun on the SUP. 12. So happy to be loading up the backpacks at St. Bart’s to deliver to kids in need.
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HALSTROM ACADEMY: A Unique One-on-One Education Alternative by SARABETH McELHANEY | photos courtesy Halstrom Academy
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s all parents know, every child has unique traits and areas they excel in. In education, many times the “one-size-fits-all” approach isn’t optimal for a student’s success. Halstrom Academy offers a nurturing environment, one-student to oneteacher classes and flexible scheduling options optimized for both parents and students. Founded in 1985, as a more personalized approach to learning, Halstrom Academy emphasizes the use of technology, personalized learning
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“At Halstrom, I’m able to think freely. I have room in my life for creative outlets, and I’m more motivated to succeed. I have real relationships with my teachers, and I know when I’m doing something right,” techniques and a more dynamic environment for learning. “Learning is individualized to each student’s learning style and pace. This means students and teachers use iPads loaded with eTextbooks and apps to enhance two-way communication, while providing real-life examples that help students better relate to and grasp subject matter,” explained Carrie Mulcahy, Director of Marketing for Halstrom Academy. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT
ACA DEM Y “Parents may need flexible scheduling options because their child is an actor/athlete or are searching for more of an individualized learning experience because of the increasing class sizes of more than 35:1 in a traditional school setting,” added Mulcahy. “Outside of class, students are encouraged to utilize a designated study area, called The Study, to complete the three to five hours of homework assigned for each class. These areas are staffed with a teacher and are also available for socializing with friends, or working on the computer.” Because the school is staffed with teachers who are experts in their field of study, students can make more meaningful connections and mastery of the subjects. “At Halstrom, I’m able to think freely. I have room in my life for creative outlets, and I’m more motivated to succeed. I have real relationships with my teachers, and I know when I’m doing something right,” explained Katie V., a Halstrom Student.¢ Parents interested in Halstrom’s alternative approach to learning are encouraged to visit the Academy’s website at www.halstromacademy.org or call 858-504-7676.
At a Glance Name of Business:
Halstrom Academy
Head of School:
Eddie Ceja
Year of Establishment: 28 Years Address:
9988 Hibert Street, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92131
Website:
www.halstromacademy.org
Email contact:
eceja@futures.edu
Phone:
858-504-7676
Description of Business: Halstrom offers 1:1 classes, a technology enriched curriculum, flexible scheduling options and content mastery for students in grades 6-12. Halstrom is WASC accredited and offers AP, college prep, general and workshop level classes that are UC/CSU certified and NCAA approved. Halstrom Academy has eight campuses in Southern California, including San Diego, Carlsbad, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, Anaheim Hills, Manhattan Beach, Brentwood and Woodland Hills.
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A DECADE photo by Spark Photography
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hen man-made forces came upon the Scripps Ranch community on Oct. 26, 2003, the people responded. Their commitment, contributions and efforts from that day on has made 92131 a fire
safe place where the residents of the well-known “Country Living” community are proud of where they live today. We talked with Jerry Mitchell, director of the Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council and the members who have spearheaded the Council, to learn what they have accomplished since the fires moved through the community a decade ago. The Council and their Alliance has received accolades for their efforts on the local and state level. Their passion for providing safety to all neighborhoods in 92131 is evident in all they have accomplished in 10 years. They are a team who have created opportunities out of a crisis. This group has one thing in mind – you.
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LATER
At a Glance:
The Cedar Fire was a wildfire which burned through 92131 in October 2003. The Cedar Fire was one of 15 wildfires throughout Southern California that month, which became known as the “2003 Firestorm” and the “Fire Siege of 2003.” It was the largest wildfire in California history, with the possible exception of the Santiago Canyon Fire of 1889 Acres. Burned: Homes Destroyed in 92131: Total Buildings Burned: Started: Full Containment: Complete Control:
280,278 acres 312 2,820 buildings (including 2,232 homes) Cleveland National Forest at 5:37 p.m. on Oct.25 Nov. 3 Dec. 5
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Q&A
with Jerry Mitchell, Founder and Director of Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council What is the history behind the Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council?
Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council: Address:
12056 Medoc Ln. San Diego, CA 92131
Email:
info@SRFireSafeCouncil.org
Website:
www.SRFireSafeCouncil.org
Can you provide a snapshot of the devastation that occurred?
Director:
Jerry Mitchell, jmitche1@san.rr.com
Vice President:
George Herreros, since1930@san.rr.com
312 homes were totally destroyed and another 300 to 400 damaged.
Secretary:
Karen Herreros, kdh@san.rr.com
Treasurer:
Jessie Gates, jrgates@san.rr.com
Legal Council:
Kristin Rayder ESQ, Kristin@Rayderlaw.com
The Council was formed following the devastating firestorm that swept through 92131 communities on Oct. 26, 2003.
Thousands of trees were also destroyed in our open spaces and many are
still visible along Pomerado Road. However, the eucalyptus trees will spout
again if not treated – creating another significant fire hazard for our children.
The 5,300-acre 92131 community has 12,000 households and roughly 32,000 people. The fire department classifies about 60 percent of the homes as “very high-risk structures.” Explain. Prior to the Cedar Fire, the City of San Diego building codes did not recognize wildfire hazards. These included shake roofs, open eaves, single pane
windows, unscreened vents and so forth. Newer homes, and especially those
opportunity to express publicly their dedication to preventing future wildfire disasters like the Cedar Fire. The one-on-ones that occurred later, and
the inside track that we achieved in getting grant funding, made it a very worthwhile exercise.
Since forming the Council and the Alliance, what have you accomplished?
replacing fire damaged and destroyed homes, now comply with new fire-safe
• Provided code compliant fire breaks for 23 neighborhoods – 1,220 homes
so common in wildfires within eucalyptus dominated areas.
• Introduced the use of goats for brush abatement within the city
codes. However, many homes are still at high risk of ignition by flying embers
In 2005, the Scripps Ranch Community Fire Safe Alliance was formed. Tell us about this charter, and the goals and strategies the Alliance established. In November 2003 the US government passed the “Healthy Forests
• Authored over 100 SRCA Newsletter articles
• Assisted in writing the city ordinance for brush management with goats
• Initiated scientific fire behavior and biological impact studies that resulted in the San Diego Fire Department’s special authorization to increase the
normal 100-foot fir break to 200-feet along the three-mile Scripps Ranch wildland/urban interface
Restoration Act of 2003”. Among other things, it stated that to be eligible for
• Opened six overgrown hiking trails within 92131
a “Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)”. That plan was to include,
• Conducted three fire safety symposiums
government grants for reducing fire hazards, organizations had to complete among other things, a charter for formal collaboration of all the forestry and
firefighting organizations in the area. By late 2004, California was attempting
• Mentored five startup fire safe councils within the County • Removed 45 dead and dangerous monster trees from the five-acre Giant Grove park area
to implement the provisions of the act, and we were the first in the state to
• Worked with the City to update and expand the Brush Management
The Alliance was the first of its kind and it gave the participants the
• Answered an average of four neighbor inquiries per month for 10 years
submit a comprehensive CWPP, and the first to form the required alliance.
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Ordinance 142.0412
“If we want to live in a wooded area like this, and we wish to have fire protective defensible space between our homes and these open spaces – we must assume the ultimate responsibility ourselves.” ~ Jerry Mitchell, Founder & Director, Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council • Cleaned dressed up two major 92131 intersections
• Replaced 125 dead, dying and dangerous eucalyptus trees along 92131
roadways in a joint program with the City Arborist and “People For Trees”, a 501(c)3 organization
• Completed the state’s first Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
and the first ground level Community Fire Safe Alliance – providing a model for other FSC’s statewide
• Initiated a program to provide 92131 with an evacuation plan for future emergencies
Tell us about the goat project and how goats are a proven method of creating firebreaks. UC Davis has studied and fostered the use of goats for brush abatement
since the year 2000. We were the first to use goats within the City of San Diego – in the same area where the 2003 Cedar Fire had swept into the
South Pomerado residential area of 600 plus homes. Two-hundred seventy
homes were destroyed and twice as many significantly damaged. By the end
of 2004, hundreds of new (replacement) homes were nearing completion, and the citizens were deeply concerned about the wildfire fuel regrowth adjacent
to their new homes. We helped four community leaders form a neighborhood chapter of the FSC and collected $200 per home from 180 homes to kick-off the goat project. Three additional neighborhoods joined in and giving us a
65-acre project. We conducted a scientific Fire Behavior Analysis, a Biological Impact Study and a lot of coordination with several City Departments to
get the final permits. The project was difficult, presented some significant problems to solve and was an unqualified success. Advantages of goats for brush abatement:
• Less expensive. One-third to one half the cost of human crews. • Steep slopes are not a problem
• The goats show up for work every day
• No Social Security, unemployment benefits, issues with wages • No hauling cut vegetation up hillsides and then to landfills
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There are disadvantages too, but on balance the goats work better in many
circumstances. All the affected Homeowner Associations have maintained the
How do you feel the community is prepared should another fire enter the community?
200-foot firebreak to this day.
• We have a significant reduction in wildfire fuel
You have formed 23 neighborhood chapters and produced defensible firebreak zones for 1,220 homes. What is involved with each chapter?
• We have a well maintained 200-foot fire break
• Finding one or more concerned community leaders to take the lead on the project
• Holding one (or more) neighborhood meetings to describe the project • Conducting a terrain and vegetation study to estimate the scope, fuel
in our canyons and open spaces.
along our wildland/urban interface.
• Our homes are significantly improved. There are very few wood roofs and
wood sided homes remaining. More eaves are blocked, vents are screened and landscaping is fire wise.
• Most homeowner associations have adopted adequate brush management programs.
density, and cost of the project
• The City is actively maintaining over a thousand acres of firebreaks for our
benefit from the project
• Our fire station is better equipped and better trained.
• Drawing maps of the treatment area, including the homes that will directly • Initiating a fundraising drive within the neighborhood. Typically $200 - $300 per home
homes with treatments at three-year intervals.
• Our citizens are more aware of the potential dangers of living within dense untreated woodlands.
• Getting the necessary Right of Entry permits from the City
• Our City ordinances are vastly improved and provide specific brush and
• Establishing direct contact with all homeowners who will be directly in
• Since the 2003 and 2007 wildfires, the City media outlets have done a
• Scheduling and signing a contract with our brush clearance contractor contact with the brush abatement areas.
• Conducting daily monitoring of the progress of the CCC crews while on-site • Training CCC crews in community relations while on the job
woodland management guidelines to provide wildfire protection.
very good job of keeping our residents aware of the wildfire danger we live within Southern California.
• Photo monitoring of each program for use by funding agencies in justifying the grant expenditures
What can the community improve upon to ensure safety in the case of a fire?
• Submitting quarterly progress reports to the CA Fire Safe Council, who
coordinates all Federal Brush Management Grant programs within the state
During both the Cedar and Witch Creek Fires, the evacuations were basically without traffic control, and many residents sat for hours in their cars trying to
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escape. Furthermore, most residents lacked any significant pre-planning. We
SCRIPPS RANCH
FIRE SAFE
COUNCIL THE CHARTER
Scripps Ranch, a 12,000 home community in San Diego, California, is a “Wildland/Urban Interface Community,” as defined by the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003 (HFRA). This alliance will be designated the Scripps Ranch Community Fire Safe Alliance, and is formed in accordance with the Handbook for Wildland – Urban
Interface Communities, an instruction for creating a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This charter addresses the missions, strategies, and commitment of the Alliance members as they relate to the development and implementation of the Scripps Ranch CWPP.
THE MISSION
The Alliance is a cooperative membership dedicated to the support of fire prevention principles and activities for enhancing public and community safety from wildfires, minimizing costs and loses, and improving the quality of the environment. To this end, the Alliance constitutes an interagency forum for coordinating member agencies’ efforts in an integrated fashion.
THE GOALS & STRATEGIES
Our goals are to (1) provide assistance in identifying and prioritizing areas requiring hazardous fuel reduction; (2) recommend types and methods of treatment; and other
community stakeholders on methods for reducing the ignitability of structures. These goals will be achieved through the following strategies: - Assist the community in the preparation and coordination of member field staff with the community in the preparation of the Scripps Ranch community Wildfire Protection Plan and neighborhood Hazardous Fuel Reduction Plans - Encourage communication and coordination of member field staff with community stakeholders - Promote the use of agency planning resources and tools as they are available - Promote and coordinate fuel reduction strategies across property boundaries - Provide training and education regarding the reduction of fire hazards in and around homes and other structures - Assist with community outreach programs
feel we can improve this situation by preparing an evacuation plan that provides residents with guidance in planning for emergencies, and the first responder teams with some information and traffic control recommendations.
As a nonprofit organization, how is the Council funded? Through donations from community citizens, businesses and grants. Our latest grant was from SDG&E. We also hold an annual “Play to Protect” golf tournament in October.
Are you in need of volunteers? We meet bi-monthly at Karen Herreros’ home. We have no “membership” program, but can always use volunteers.
Describe the Scripps Ranch Community in relation to how prepared they were in the past, are currently, and how they will be in the future. As a community, Scripps Ranch was unprepared before the Cedar Fire. As a general
rule, SRCA fought to preserve the “Country Living” image and the eucalyptus woodlands surrounding our homes. Residents are more knowledgeable now about the extreme
danger presented by unattended eucalyptus groves. There are still pockets of dense fire fuel in the ranch, but overall the community is much safer than before.
Is there anything else you would like to share with readers? The City now has a good brush management program, largely funded by FEMA grants. However, this can, and probably will, end eventually. The reality is that if we want to
preserve our “Country Living” image, and also live in safety, it is incumbent upon the
residents to maintain the safety of our homes. This may cost a small annual investment for brush management, but it is worth it. ¢
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Education Beyond the Classrooms The Soundararajan brothers utilize technology to spread the gift of knowledge by JACKIE WIBOWO
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s a middle schooler, Preetam Soundararajan would tag along whenever his older brother would volunteer. The two would use their skills in academics and music to serve at local community centers. As Preetam interacted with disadvantaged youth, he realized that many of them had hidden potential. “Basically, they were good kids stuck in a bad environment and desperately needed a helping hand to break out of the cycle,” he explained. With that, Preetam and his brother founded Education Beyond the Classroom (EBTC), a nonprofit organization that provides free online lessons to K-12 students. “Our long term goal is to provide a strong educational foundation for children and youth, preparing them to be valuable, contributing members of society,” said Preetam, who is now an incoming senior at Francis Parker School. Since EBTC uses online technology such as Skype and iDroo, lessons can be conducted almost anywhere. Most tutors are high school students who are adept in certain subjects and want to give back to the community. Preetam believes the organization benefits all participants, as those who are being tutored have access to help outside of school and volunteers can see that they are making an impact. Beyond just providing tutoring services, EBTC also works to provide computers, laptops, microphones, webcams and other technologies to students who may not have access to or the funding. EBTC has no administrative fees for running the organization, fundraisers and donations go toward providing internet services in remote locations as well. As EBTC continues to impact more students, the organization has also secured a few partnerships with the San Diego County Office of Education
(SDCOE), A Su Futuro (ASF) and REACH. While slightly different, all share a goal of setting up disadvantaged youth for success through education. Like many accomplished high school students, Preetam maintains a flawless academic record and holds leadership in various school activities. However, what truly sets him apart is his dedication to making an impact, as he continues to open up opportunities for disadvantaged youth. To learn more about EBTC, visit www.educationbeyondtheclassroom.weebly.com. ¢
Name of Organization: Education Beyond the Classrom (EBTC) Founders: Preetam and Gautam Soundararajan Mission: To provide students from kindergarten through 12th grade with free online lessons using state-of-the-art technology. Website: www.educationbeyondtheclassroom.weebly.com Address: 11575 Wannacut Place, San Diego, CA 92131 Email: ebtcinc@yahoo.com
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:::: faces in the crowd
Toast of theTown Paul Gorman Embarks on a Positive Path for His Community by linda frabl | photos by Spark Photography
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etired Naval Commander/Pilot Paul Gorman, a 92131 resident for 37 years, is the CEO of a company that provides technical professional services. Prior to that, he was a commercial real estate broker. A humbling conversation with a fellow broker prompted Paul to embark on a path towards finding his full potential. He recalled, “One of the senior brokers in my office bluntly told me that I needed to improve my speaking skills. He was right!” Thus, the Scripps Teasers Toastmasters entered Paul’s life. After joining the local Toastmasters Club in 2004, Paul recounted, “My speaking improved, my confidence got built, and I became hooked! The Toastmasters program is great for learning to speak, but probably more important, it is wonderful for learning to really listen.” At one point Paul became president of the Toastmasters, and he also served as its area governor, overseeing five different toastmasters clubs and helping his region receive the President’s Distinguished Area Award. Another passion of Paul’s is his membership with the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club. As its International Service Director, Paul assists with many projects in Tijuana, such as building a house in a day and equipping an exceptional pediatric cancer center. The Rotary Club also actively supports such local institutions as the Scripps Ranch High School (SRHS). Paul exclaimed, “By tying my Rotary and Toastmasters involvement together, I’ve had the opportunity to mentor several SRHS students as they prepare for speech contests, and the students often support our Rotary events and projects.” In his free time Paul loves to fly, involving himself in a flying club that operates out of Montgomery Field. He also enjoys jogging around Miramar Lake, but he jokingly quipped, “If you are walking, you will probably pass me!” Plus, he adores his wife of almost 25 years, Nora, and their six combined grandchildren. “When we married in 1988 we blended families and became much like the Brady Bunch,” Paul acknowledged. As for his neighborhood, Paul can’t extol its virtues enough. “I’ve watched 92131 grow from a small, remote community out in the middle of nowhere to the rather large community it is today. Great events such as the 4th of July parade, our annual Scripps Ranch Fair and the many sports activities and clubs are all opportunities that serve to pull the 92131 community together in positive ways.”
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Name: Paul Gorman Age: 67 Profession: CEO of Gorman, Green & Associates, a boutique technical professional services and products company. (www.gormangreen.com) Affiliations: Scripps Teasers Toastmasters Club (teasers.toastmastersclubs.org), Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club (www.rbrotary.org) Community: Scripps Ranch, Forestview Lane Family: Nora (wife); Kirk Gorman (43); Keith (41); Six Grandchildren/step-grandchildren
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:::: home tips
THE RIGHT temperature
Replacing an Old Air Conditioning System Can Save Energy and Cut Long-term Costs For Homeowners by JENNIFER FRAKES
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JMP Heating and Air At-A-Glance
ost homeowners will admit that even though the weather in San Diego is relatively mild year-round, their air conditioning systems definitely get a workout in the hotter summer months. According to Jason Purgason of JPM Heating & Air, Inc., air conditioning systems last for only about 18 to 20 years before needing to be replaced. And even if the system isn’t that old, homeowners who notice their air conditioning systems are not operating at the same level at the end of summer as they were in June may also want to consult with a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) professional. “Typically, a simple diagnostic of a unit’s age and condition will give insight into whether or not a system needs to be replaced,” explained Purgason. Although replacing an air conditioning system may seem more costly than simply repairing an older unit, oftentimes newer systems are more cost and energy efficient, leading to greater savings in the longterm. “Newer systems can have less impact on the environment and on the homeowner’s budget. Replacing a faulty unit cannot only improve the efficiency of your heating or cooling unit, but also reduce the day-to-day costs of running one,” stated Purgason. Newer units tend to be more Name of Business: JPM Heating & Air, Inc. Owner:
Jason Purgason
Address:
8030 La Mesa Blvd., Suite 266 La Mesa, CA 91942
Email:
jpmheatingandair@yahoo.com
Website:
www.jpmair.com
Phone:
619-647-0425
Description:
JPM Heating & Air Inc. offers complete air
conditioning, heating and ventilation services to businesses and homeowners throughout San Diego County. We are dedicated to providing you with superior service and the very finest heating and cooling systems, all at a reasonable price. Our technicians can repair, service, and improve the performance of your residential or commercial HVAC system to fit your every heating or cooling need.
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accurate and user-friendly, enabling homeowners to customize settings for optimum energy and cost savings. In addition, homeowners who purchase high efficiency units may receive tax benefits for reducing their carbon footprint. Before deciding to replace an air conditioning system, it is important to work with an HVAC professional to determine what system will work best in the home. “When replacing a system, the size of the home, usage style, geographic location and the insulation capability of your home are all things to be considered,” said Purgason. In other words, the new system must be compatible with the needs of the individual homeowner and accommodate the living space where it will be used. Most HVAC companies will remove old units when replacing it with a new one. The old units are typically taken to a recycling center for scrap metal and parts. And regardless of whether a homeowner decides to install a new air conditioning system or stick with their old one, changing the filter is essential. Purgason recommends performing this easy, doit-yourself task up to four times per year for older systems and at least twice per year for newer systems.
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:::: Estate Planning profile
What does DenHerder & Associates specialize in?
We handle all aspects of estate planning, including family trusts, special needs trusts (for those with disabilities), pet trusts, advanced planning for those with wealth over five million dollars and charitable plans. We also handle probate, guardianships and conservatorships, and we serve as trustee when our clients In everything that don’t want their we do, our goal is family members to be to think through to burdened or to dislike one another. Our firm the end game – will includes attorneys this plan divide your Chantelle Walsh, Jim Cunningham and I, as family or cause them well as an excellent to come closer?” support team of ~ DenHerder & Associates paralegals and assistants, including Sara, Jane, Daviana and Barbara. We all have a heart of service and we strive for excellence in what we do.
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What makes DenHerder & Associates so unique?
family Matters
DenHerder & Associates Helps 92131 Families Prepare for the Future photos by Tyler McElhaney
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egal issues are always a difficult subject to handle and discuss. Throw in family, loss and love, and it makes decisions all the more emotionally challenging. We sat down with Stacy DenHerder, president of DenHerder & Associates in Scripps Ranch to discuss the benefits of estate planning, trusts, and what makes their local firm special to residents of 92131.
What is the history of DenHerder & Associates?
Our firm is unique because of the “heart” aspect. In everything that we do, our goal is to think through to the end game – will this plan divide your family or cause them to come closer? We strive to help our clients make thoughtful decisions so their children do not inherit too much too young. To guarantee that their family members understand their motives and intentions, we encourage our clients to put their own “heart” into their plan. For example, in our own estate plan, my husband and I wrote to our sons about our advice on having a strong marriage, our faith, and how we would rather that everything we have burn, than for them to lose their relationship with one another. Real life examples and expert counsel help our clients design heartfelt, intentional and thoughtful estate plans.
planning: helping people ensure that their families don’t fall apart when they are gone, and helping them leave their last love letter to those who mean more than all of their wealth.
Our law firm began in 1992. I chose an area of law that I felt could really help families: estate planning (the preparation and implementation of wills and trusts). As my own family Name of Business: DenHerder & Associates grew, I realized estate planning Owner: Stacy DenHerder wasn’t only for the elderly. Years in Position: 21 Established: 1992 What if Chuck (my husband) Address: 10085 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 220, 92131 and I passed on? Who would Website: www.SmartEstatePlan.com raise our kids? How would Email Contact: info@denherderlaw.com they know our values? How Phone: 858-271-6244 would our kids know our hopes Description: DenHerder & Associates is a law firm specializing in and dreams we had for them? protecting families and wealth transition: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, With that, we developed a very trust administration, guardianship, conservatorship and trustee services. unique approach to estate
AT A GLANCE
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:::: community volunteer
Community
Leader Name: Age: Community: Volunteer Affiliation:
Kristin Young Rayder 55 Across from the Wine Country neighborhood Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council; Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps; Scripps Ranch High School; BSA Troop 616 Family: Husband – Dave (66), Children – Troy (19), Kyle (17), Evan (14)
Kristin Rayder Has a Drive to Assist in Community Events and a Passion to Help Others by michelle tremblay | photos by Spark Photography
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ristin Rayder and her family have been living in 92131 since 1989. “I love the sense of kindness, caring and community,” shared Kristin. “Scripps Ranch is a very close-knit family and we all watch out for and take care of each other.” Perhaps Kristin’s affection for her community is one of the reasons she has become such an avid volunteer. By joining the Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps, recently forming the Neighborhood Preparedness Group and helping out with her kids’ various activities, Kristin is doing her part to help others and stay involved. “In an effort to teach the joys of volunteerism to my kids, I joined the Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps five years ago,” said Kristin. She noted that one of her biggest contributions as a member of the Rotary Club has been helping to form the Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council following the 2003 San Diego wildfire. “We have accomplished many preventative measures and continue to provide information about fire prevention in our community. We are currently working on a Community Emergency Evacuation Plan for our community,” she explained. Aside from her community involvement, Kristin makes it a priority to be present for her three sons, Troy (19), Kyle (17) and Evan (14). “In an effort to stay involved in the lives of my children since I am a business
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owner and tend to work long hours, I have attempted to volunteer at different stages of their lives,” she said. To that end, Kristin has consistently volunteered at the local elementary school, high school and Boy Scouts. “I ran Student Council at Jerabek Elementary for six years while my sons were playing little politicians,” she stated. “I taught Art Corps from kindergarten to fifth grade in all of my sons’ classrooms.” At Scripps Ranch High School (SRHS) Kristin served as Band Booster President for two years while Troy was in marching band. “I have served as coach for the Mock Trial Team at SRHS since 2010 and continue to do so as my sons have competed on the team,” added Kristin. Her time with the Boys Scouts has been spent as “Den Leader” to Troy and Evan’s dens and as chaperone on camping trips to the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park. “I am also on the committee as one of the board of review persons,” she explained. Although it’s hard to believe that Kristin has any down time, she does try to fit in some outdoor activities with her husband, Dave, and their boys. Among her favorites – visiting the beach, hiking and skiing. “Having sons helped hone these interests!” admitted Kristin.
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:::: falcon insider by JAKE TODD
special to 92131 Magazine
F3 - Facing Freshman Fears
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ou’ve just been dropped off in a place you’ve only been once before. All around you are taller, older strangers who carry themselves like they own the place. You walk on to campus with no idea what to expect. This is the situation that many new high school students face the first day of their freshman year at all high schools around the nation. Hopefully, I will be able to alleviate some of the high school fear. Freshmen tend to worry about two things –finding where they fit in and staying afloat academically. If you are looking to find a place you can feel comfortable, try seeking out an extracurricular activity. Scripps Ranch High School (SRHS) has an incredible number of sports teams and clubs – there is really something for every interest group. Some, like Invisible Children and Key Club, are
about making the world a better place. Others, like Model UN and Academic League, offer academic challenges. On top of that, organizations like sports teams, the marching band, ASB and theater help foster a sense of community between their members. If you try something, chances are you will meet a great group of friends. As much as high school is about having a good time, it is imperative academics are a focus. Mrs. Fowler, an SRHS biology teacher, wishes more students understood that high school involves a higher level of responsibility. “Good study habits, like finding an uninterrupted study space, thinking positively and dividing study time into segments will allow for success in the classroom,” she shared. English teacher, Ms. Scalero reminded students to “see your teachers outside of class time with any concerns or questions, because it helps you
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be proactive and involved.” Most teachers are very willing and eager to talk. I have never seen or heard a teacher turn away a student who came by afterschool with a question. Case in point…Ms. Scalero was willing to answer my e-mail even though she was on her honeymoon in Italy. Four years ago, I was that timid freshman I mentioned above. The SRHS campus and the students all seemed so big on my first day. Yet it’s hard to believe that I’m already a senior. The past three years have gone by so quickly. Luckily, it is possible to note that high school is a welcoming place and not so big after all – especially SRHS – where teachers are ready and willing to watch the Falcons soar this year. ¢ Jake Todd is an incoming senior at Scripps Ranch High School. He has been selected as the ‘Falcon Insider’ for the 2013 – 2014 school year. He can be contacted at info@92131magazine.com.
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:::: healthy living
or
To Be... Not to Be
Penicillin V stricks molecular model
Penicillin allergic? P
enicillin is the most commonly reported medication allergy, and is self-reported by about 5 to 10 percent of patients. However, according to Dr Kusum Sharma, Director, Allergy & Asthma Clinics at AKANE Institute of Allergy, Asthma & Sleep Medicine, most of these patients are not truly penicillin allergic. In large-scale studies of penicillin skin testing, approximately 85 to 90 percent of these individuals are found not to have positive skin tests and are able to tolerate penicillins. Nine out of ten people who believe they are allergic can take penicillin without a problem, either because they were never truly allergic or because their allergy to penicillin has resolved over time. People who have a remote history of allergic reaction to a medication may become less allergic as time passes. The good news is that recently FDA has approved Pre-Pen so allergists can now offer skin testing for penicillin. This is covered by most insurance companies. Testing usually takes about one hour to complete. The skin is pricked and injected with Pre-Pen and observed for a reaction. A positive skin reaction is an itchy, red bump that lasts about half an hour and then resolves.
A positive test indicates that the person is truly allergic and should continue to avoid penicillins. If the patient completes the skin testing without a positive reaction, a single oral dose of full strength penicillin is commonly given to confirm that the patient does not have an allergy to the medication. Dr Kusum Sharma then notifies the 9 out of 10 patients’ other treating doctors so they can remove the penicillin allergy people who believe label from their medical charts. they are allergic According to Dr Sharma, there are many advantages of removing the can take penicillin penicillin allergy label: without a problem.” • Millions of people are incorrectly ~Dr. Kusum Sharma, labeled as penicillin allergic Akane Institute for some “non-allergic adverse
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reaction.” • Doctors can have the freedom to choose any antibiotic • Using Penicillins allows to reduce cost as co-pay for these antibiotics is usually lower. • Penicillins are still considered very effective and less toxic than most other antibiotics. • The use of narrow spectrum antibiotics like most Penicillins rather than other broad spectrum antibiotics helps prevent emergence of multi-drug resistance organisms. So as Dr. Sharma puts it, for many of us the choice is ours: To be or not to be...Penicillin allergic! ¢
Dr. Kusum Sharma is the Director, Allergy & Asthma Clinics at AKANE Institute of Allergy, Asthma & Sleep Medicine located in Scripps Ranch and La Jolla. She specializes in seasonal, food, drug, gluten, mold, cosmetic & skin allergy, asthma, sinus problems and hives.
Dr Anoop Karippot is the Director, Snoring & Sleep Center at AKANE Institute of Allergy, Asthma & Sleep Medicine located in Scripps Ranch and La Jolla. He specializes in sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs,narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
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:::: real estate watch
Low Inventory? It’s the New Normal. by SCOTT VOAK
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ast issue I wrote about rising interest rates and their effect on home values going forward. I made the case that although increasing rates and prices are eroding purchasing power; there is enough demand to keep prices from falling. So far, that has been the case. While it is true that the panic among buyers has lessened (most investors have backed out of the market, leaving only owner-occupied home buyers to compete), homes that are correctly (not necessarily lowest) priced and effectively marketed are still attracting multiple offers. The main reason for this is that inventory remains constrained. There are now a significant number of home owners who have artificially low interest rates due to loan modifications. I have seen a $750K loan with a $2,800/monthly payment. That homeowner is not going to sell. Ever. Even if they move it makes more sense to rent the property out since there is very little equity and it would be a cash flow positive rental. An interesting development is that this latest bump in interest rates has created an even larger group of homeowners with exceptionally low rates who are now very unlikely to move. For over six months, rates were under four percent due to government intervention and lenders were very successful at refinancing everyone who had enough equity to qualify. Therefore, people with equity have artificially low payments while those who could not qualify do not have the equity to sell and be able to afford a new down payment. So, inventory is going to be constrained for some time. As property values continue to increase, owners who now have only marginal equity may find themselves in a position to either move up or down depending on their needs. However, if rates keep rising, it is going to be harder to walk away from current financing, even if it seems high today. The bottom line is, I expect fewer homes to be listed for sale in the future than we have had in the recent past. That’s not ideal for people in the real estate profession, but good for neighborhood and community stability as people will put down more permanent roots. ¢
Scott Voak, MBA – Broker CA DRE #01153157 10815 Rancho Bernardo Rd #390 San Diego, CA 92127 (888) 311-6311 Scott@VoakHomes.com
Scott Voak, the top selling agent in 92127 since 2008 (data from SANDICOR MLS as of 6/1/2013) and the host of Real Estate Matters that airs Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. on AM 1450, provided this information. Email him to subscribe to his weekly real estate newsletter – Monday Morning Coffee.
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995,000
11304 Treyburn Wy
4
3
2,839
768,800
11776 Big Canyon Ln
5
5
4,283
1,033,621 1,050,900
11730 Scripps Creek Dr
4
3
2,484
780,000
11385 Stonemont Pt
5
5
4,615
11353 Belladonna Wy
5
3
2,606
780,000
11510 Caminito Garcia
4
5
3,089
1,086,000
10766 Carillon Ct
4
3
2,529
789,000
12515 Semillon Blvd
5
4
3,378
1,095,000
11085 Forestview Ln
4
3
2,543
790,000
12352 Sycamore Ridge Ct
5
5
3,539
1,095,000
11418 Elmstone Ct
4
3
2,786
790,000
11764 Big Canyon Ln
5
6
4,584
1,124,252
11740 Scripps Creek Dr
5
3
3,050
795,000
12288 Semillon Blvd
4
4
4,329
1,125,000
11080 Watkins Ct
5
3
3,050
810,000
12366 Sycamore Ridge Ct
5
5
3,952
1,130,000
11572 Petenwell Rd
4
3
2,484
811,000
11499 Via Santa Brisa
5
6
5,333
1,200,000
11623 Spruce Run Dr
4
3
2,406
815,000
11413 Normanton Wy
4
4
3,197
1,220,000
9950 Rue Chantemar
4
3
2,733
819,000
11664 Via Santa Brisa
5
6
4,775
1,260,000
11468 Heartwood Wy
4
3
2,606
825,000
15674 Via Santa Pradera
4
5
4,450
1,379,558
11616 Candy Rose Wy
4
3
3,235
829,000
(complete list of homes sold in 92131 at www.92131magazine.com)
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Sept. 7, 21; Oct. 5, 19
Sept. 26
Mondays
Kids! Read to Finnegan the Therapy Dog 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Children’s Pirate Fun with Raggle Taggle 3 – 3:45 p.m.
Sept. 8
Oct. 5
Rajko Gypsy Band Concert Admission $15 4 p.m.
Mezo-Sopron Classical Concert Admission $15 7 p.m.
Zumba Gold (Teens/Adults/Seniors) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Senior Tai Chi 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Chess (Ages 5 – 12) 4 – 5 p.m.
Sept. 10, 24; Oct. 8, 22
Oct. 10
Knitting Club (Teens/Adults) 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Children’s “Circus Hilarious” and Amelia Braveheart with Animal Cracker Conspiracy 3 – 4 p.m.
Wednesdays
Oct. 16
Brilliant Babies Storytime (Infants) 1 – 1:30 p.m. Silver Age Yoga (Seniors) 3 – 4 p.m. Zumba (Teens/Adults/Seniors) 5 – 6 p.m.
Film Forum (Teens/Adults): TBA 6 – 7:45 p.m.
Thursdays
Oct. 20 San Diego Chamber Ensemble 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Oct. 23 Book Discussion Group (Adults/Seniors): Something Wicked This Way Comes 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Sept. 12
Oct. 24
African Drumming for Kids with Nan Yaw Asiedu 3 – 3:45 p.m.
Get Ready for Halloween with Kathy Felker Puppets 3 – 4 p.m.
Sept. 15 The Chris Klich Jazz Group 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Sept. 18 Film Forum (Teens/Adults): Obselidia 7 – 8:45 p.m.
Sept. 24 Book Discussion Group: Caleb’s Crossing 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
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Fridays Chinese Storytime (Ages 5 – 12) 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Zumba (Teens/Adults/Seniors) 4 – 5 p.m.
ScrIPPS MIRaMAR RANCH LIBRARY Contact the Library for the latest updates: 858-538-8158 www.sandiego.gov/public-library or www.srfol.org 13031 Scripps Lake Drive San Diego, CA 92131
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2013 Falcons Fall Sports Preview
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Cross Country
Head Coach: Chuck Warren Last Year’s Overall Record: Girls 6 – 1, Boys 4 – 3 First Meet: Sept. 13 – Mustang Invitational
Girls Golf
Head Coach: Mike Moran Last Year’s Overall Record: 17 – 4 First Game: Aug. 19 vs. Crawford @ Balboa
Girls Tennis
Head Coach: Jane Morrill Last Year’s Overall Record: 20 – 0 First Game: Sept. 5 vs. San Pasqual
Girls Volleyball
Head Coach: Ronni Olsen Last Year’s Overall Record: 24 – 10 First Game: Sept. 11 vs. Poway
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Head Coach: Victor Jensen Last Year’s Overall Record: 9 – 5 First Game: Oct. 8 @ University City
Football
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