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This marks the third year of granting awards for the organiza-

tion. In a mere three-year period of time, the Foundation has

granted $35,500 to the community while continuing to build

a permanent endowment of $31,785 that will benefit the

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movies at the Park

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start after dusk and are held at the 4S ranch

Community Park (soccer fields). The snack

bar will be open – all proceeds from food

sales benefit the 4S ranch little league.

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Pitch, Hit, & run is an annual event hosted by major

league baseball in all 30 baseball cities. This was the first

year softball was included. Kids are required to pitch to

a target, hit off a tee for distance and accuracy, and do a

timed run from second to home base. makenna Grewe,

rey buccat and ryan Hsu from 4S ranch proudly repre-

sented the community!

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“We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, sol-emnly publish and declare, that these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.”

These words come from the final paragraph of The Declaration of Independence. I’m no history buff, but I got chills when I recently read this historical document. Yes, I read the whole darn thing. You should, too; it’s fascinating. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation.

Okay, this may all seem kinda boring and you’re probably wondering what the point is here. There is no point (well, maybe a little one). The Fourth Of July is a true American holiday. It doesn’t get any more American than this. They don’t celebrate the fourth of July in Uruguay or India or even Canada. Fourth of July is an American tradition, which will be marked by parades, fireworks and barbeques across the nation.

Here in 4S Ranch, we have grown and evolved to the point that we are even having our very own fire-works! Del Norte High School is opening up the sta-dium to our community and putting on the first annual 4S Ranch fireworks show! How cool is that? Doors open at 7 pm, fireworks at dusk. The Fourth of July in 4S Ranch is hoppin’ this year. You can spend the day at the Community Pool; residents are FREE from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be a Carnival at Linear Park from 1 to 4 pm complete with jumpies, games, crafts and food.

Whether you hang out here in 4S Ranch or find yourself vacationing in a more distant locale, I hope you have fun this Fourth of July holiday and enjoy all that makes this holiday uniquely our own!

Until next time, enjoy the freedom of summer!

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4s ranch Kids go far in Pitch, hit, & run contests

Pitch, Hit, & Run is an annual event hosted by Major League Baseball in all 30 baseball cities. This was the first year softball was included. Kids are required to pitch to a target, hit off a tee for distance and accuracy, and do a timed run from second to home base.

Makenna Grewe won the G13/14 division in 4S Ranch and moved on to the sectionals which were held in San Marcos. She won sectionals leaving her in the top 3 in San Diego for the 13/14 year-olds, which qualified her for the Team Competition at PETCO Park. Makenna ended up winning there as well. It’s all a comparative numbers game at this point, but if she finishes in the top 3 out of all 30, she will go to

Nationals which are held at the MLB All-Star game. Stay tuned for Makenna’s results in the August issue.

Rey Buccat, B13/14 and Ryan Hsu B11/12 also won in their respective divisions. Rey in Rancho Bernardo, then at sectionals in Kit Carson Park and Ryan first at 4S and then sectionals at Jackie Robinson’s YMCA. This allowed them to proceed to the Team Competition at PETCO Park where they placed 3rd. Unfortunately for them, the journey ended at PETCO, but it was an impressive journey and a memorable accomplishment.

Volleyball Champs

Volleyball is growing by leaps and bounds (no pun intended) at our Boys & Girls Club here is 4S Ranch. Led by Director Nate Fenlason, this year the 6th – 8th grade division Spring League had six teams! All teams played hard, but in the end, it was Team Random Girls that came out on top, both in league play and in the final tournament. Going into the tournament with a record of 7–1, they were definitely the team to beat. The 10 girls on the team, Randi Buccat, Stephanie Legault, Liberty Taylor, Karli Renken, Morgan Moody, Sophie Ajang, Leilani Fallentine, Amanda Medin, Rachel Behling, and Kaitlin Trieu, were flawless throughout the season. They consistently supported each other, gave 110% at each game and never once considered losing as an option.

We’d also like to congratulate Team Frost Bite for finishing in second place – a worthy opponent and a terrific team!

A special thank you to all the coaches who stepped up enabling the program to have so many teams this year. It’s wonderful to be able to help support kids in their effort to stay active and learn sportsmanship.

Summer Volleyball Camp at Del norte High School

Nighthawks Volleyball is proud to announce its first annual summer camp for boys & girls grades 6th through 9th. Players can expect to learn proper tech-niques, basic team functions and, most importantly, have tons of fun!

When – July 15 – 17Where – Del Norte High School GymTime – 2 to 5 pm

Cost for the 3-day camp is $100. Checks can be made out to Nighthawks Volleyball. For more information, contact Coach Sutherland at [email protected].

Congratulations to the Gators who played some great volleyball and came out winners in the 3rd to 5th grade division. Pictured from left to right are: Coach Amy Johnson Brooke Tyler Minnie Bird Ava Johnson Danielle Long Lindsay Short Coach Michele Long

Young Champions

Friends of the 4S ranch library to meet

The Friends of the 4S Ranch Library will meet on Wednesday, July 28 at the 4S Ranch Library located at 10433 Reserve Drive at 6:30 pm. All members and potential members are invited to attend. For additional infor-mation, please e-mail [email protected] or call 858-759-4599.


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movies at The Park

Gather your family, friends, chairs and blankets for a fun-filled movie at the park! Movies start after dusk and are held at the 4S Ranch Community Park (soccer fields). The snack bar will be open – all proceeds from food sales benefit the 4S Ranch Little League.

Together, the County of San Diego Parks and Recreation, the Watershed Protection Program, SDGE, Dr. James Padilla and Dr. Brian Davey, Shay & Associates and the 4S Ranch Master Association present:

Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Squeakquel on July 17How to Train Your Dragon on August 21 The Blind Side on September 18

Community Pool

4S Ranch Community Pool will be open to the residents of 4S Ranch on July 4th, compli-ments of the 4S Ranch HOA. Residents can swim for FREE from 10 am – 4 pm. Guest(s) of residents are $5 each.

Splash Park Survey

During the warm summer months, homeowners are quick to point out that the splash feature at Pioneer Park is overused by guests and visitors who may not be attended by a member host. One of the solutions currently under discus-sion by the HOA Board is to enclose the area, and there are many other ideas to consider. But first, we need your input! Please take a few moments to visit www.4SConnect.com and complete a short Splash Park Survey. Our goal is to make the amenities in 4S Ranch enjoyable for everyone and we need your opinion. This will help save the Association time and money!

rancho bernardo library offers Free Computer Classes

Free computer classes teaching Internet and email basics as well as more advanced topics like Microsoft Office are being offered every Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm at the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library (17110 Bernardo Center Drive). Volunteer instructor, Jerry Goldstein, who brings 30 years experience to the task, welcomes all skill levels. Participants range from absolute beginners to advanced library staff wanting to improve their mas-tery of spreadsheets. To attend, sign up at least one day in advance at the library’s information desk or phone in your reservation to 858-538-8163.

July 4th Carnival at linear Park

Join us for an exciting afternoon at the 3rd Annual July 4th Carnival! This year’s carnival will be bigger and bet-ter than ever! We are closing down the streets on either side of Linear Park so we can spread out and bring in more jumps, games and crafts. The Carnival will be from 1-4 pm at Linear Park. Residents can pre-order tickets at www.4SConnect.com. Pre-sale Tickets are $6 per child. Adults 18 and older as well as chil-dren 2 and under are free. Tickets for non-residents and at the door are $10 per child. Food will be available for purchase.

FIreworKS!

Don’t miss the first annual July 4th HOA Fireworks presentation which will be held at Del Norte High School! Field seating is free. Limited premium grass seating and deluxe stadium seating is available. Bring your blankets and hang out! NO chairs on the field. The parking lot will be run by the Del Norte Football Team. Suggested donation is $5 per car. Parking will be limited so please carpool or walk if you can! Doors open at 7 pm. Food will be for sale at the Stadium and all proceeds for food sales will benefit Del Norte athletic and academic clubs. The fireworks are presented by the 4S Ranch Master HOA and Silver Sponsors are Team Q of RE/MAX in 4S Ranch. All of the details for the fireworks at Del Norte are available on www.4SConnect.com or www.powayusd.com/PUSDDNHS/.

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4s ranch aa ll baseball champs

The 4S Ranch AA Little League Championship game was played on May 27. Coach Bob Hartung’s Yankees faced Chris Deck’s Phillies. These were the top two teams from league play. In season play, these two teams battled through some tight contests and the Championship game was no different. The Phillies went up early 1 – 0 in the bottom of the second to take the early lead. The Yankees battled back with some big hits to take a 3 to 1 lead. The final few innings were a display of outstanding defense from both teams. Both teams battled like true champions, but at the end of six innings it was the Yankees who came out on top. Yankees 3 and Phillies 1.

In the photo from left to right bottom row: matthew Holloway, Jack Hartung, logan Schwarz, Carter Hunt, Troy Kappes, o’ryan Schwausch, Coach Craig ostrander

From left to right back row: Coach Todd larramendy, Coach Jeff Holloway, ryan larramendy, luke larson, Josiah Secrist, Garret ostrander, nick Glenn, Cole Johnson, austin Chambliss, Coach Scott Schwausch, Head Coach bob Hartung.


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Del Sur Farmers market & Family Festival is a Huge Success

Close to 2,000 people attended the grand opening of the Del Sur Farmers Market. People came from all over 4S and Del Sur to visit the over 70 vendors who were in attendance.

Over the summer, be sure to do your “One Stop Shopping” at the new Del Sur Farmers Market, open every Thursday, from 3 to 7 pm, year round. Located at the corner of Camino Del Norte and Lone Quail Rd., this market is growing larger each week.

Cherries, blueberries, peaches, and corn are in, and strawberries are still sweet and delicious. Quality farmers and vendors continue to join the mar-ket featuring homemade salami and endless varieties of cheeses. Grab the kids and come on down to the farmers market for lunch or dinner, at covered tables. Listen to the professional entertainers, and turn the kids loose in the fun “zone”. Sample your way through the market and check out all the arts and craft booths.

For more information, contact Bev Cassity, market manager, 858-586-7933 or [email protected].

Girls Softball all Stars

The three 4S Ranch All Star teams just competed in the Mira Mesa 2010 Runway Classic. The girls 8 and under team recorded their first win led by Coach Kevin Peterson. The girls 10 and under team finished pool play as the number two seed in their bracket led by co-managers Ken Prentiss and Michael Roberts. The 10U team would like to thank Dave Smith from Bayside Hilton Hotels and Chris Deck from DEC Engineers for donating $1000 to buy the girls rolling bags for their equipment. The 12U team, led by Chris Scioscia, is a young team on the rise and has been very competitive in tournament play. Both the 10U team and the 12U team have three tourna-ments left and end the season playing Districts over the July 4th weekend. Congratulations to all the girls competing!

CSa – Community Supported agriculture

Do you want to eat fresh, organic fruits and vegetables that are deliv-ered to your neighborhood the same day they are picked? If so, considering joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). The CSA program connects eaters to growers in a way no other distribution system can. Having your organic fruit and vegetables harvested and delivered directly from the farm provides a great alternative. Some of the reasons for buying locally-produced food include the benefits of eating fresher, tastier, and more nutritionally intact food, reducing air pollution and fossil fuel consumption through decreased transportation miles, greater variety selection, preserving farmland and open space, and keeping money within the local economy. For the first time, as a member of the Morning Song Farm’s CSA, you can have a weekly package of fresh fruit and vegetables conveniently delivered to a vol-unteer family’s home in 4S Ranch. The fruits and vegetables are harvested on Tuesday morning at the farm and delivered each Tuesday afternoon for you to pick up and enjoy with your family. If you are interested in more information or in joining the Morning Song Farm CSA, please visit http://www.morningsongfarm.com/Welcome.html.

wanted: Jewish Campers!

Camp Gan Israel of Poway is now registering campers in 1st through 5th grades for summer camp 2010. Located at beautiful Chabad of Poway, Camp Gan Israel provides fun activities, trips and adventures while focusing on Jewish identity and values. For more information or to register, please call Rabbi Mendy at 858-212-2292 or visit chabadpoway.com/cgi.

Summer Youth baseball Camps boost Players abilities

Baseball players age 7-12 at all levels can boost their abilities at weekly five-day summer camps throughout the summer. Camps are held at the Frozen Ropes’ state-of-the-art indoor facility located at 10710 Thornmint Road. Camps are 8:30 am to 3 pm, offering hitting, throwing, catching and fielding skills as well as coached “game” play.

The cost is $275 for five full days (8:30 am -3 pm) or $150 for five half-days (8:30-11:30 am or 12-3 pm). Single day enrollments are welcome ($50 half day/$75 full day).

More information is available at www.frozenropes.com/sandiego or by calling 858-485-9399.

The three 4S Ranch All Star teams just competed in the Mira Mesa 2010 Runway Classic. The girls

and Michael Roberts. The 10U team would like to thank Dave Smith from Bayside Hilton Hotels

brian Phan – outstanding Youth Volunteer

Brian Phan, President of Del Norte High School Red Cross Club was recently honored by the American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties with a recognition award for the year 2009/2010.

The Red Cross Club at Del Norte High School has been busy with many community activities:

• Red Ribbon Week at Del Norte High School with RN Nurse Patricia Renaldo from Palomar/Pomerado Hospital Network demonstrating Fatal Vision Goggles.

• Thanksgiving Food Drive at Del Norte High School. First prize win-ner for collecting the most food.

• VA hospital visit with San Diego Red Cross Youth Clubs, VA Medical Center in La Jolla.

• Attended CPR workshop and received CPR certification from American Red Cross.

• Many volunteer sessions at the Food Bank and Feeding America, processing food packages.

• Received Certificate of Recognition from the office of State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher

“It has been such a rewarding year for all of us. Our Red Cross Club is considered the most active student club at Del Norte High School this year. Thanks so much to all of our members,” says Brian Phan, President.

For more information about Red Cross Club at Del Norte High School, please visit http://delnorteredcross.blogspot.com/.


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the birch aquarium, Thursday, July 1, 10:30 & 12:30. Bringing the wonders of the ocean to the Library. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

hullabaloo band concert, Friday, July 9, 10:30 & 12:30. Join us for an awesome, interactive music concert! www.hullaba-looband.com

author visit with Oliver chin and crafts, Wednesday, July 14, 10:30 am. Make your very own Octonaut craft after the program. www.octonauts.com

Wild Wonders – Live Animal Program, Friday, July 16, 10:30 & 12:30, www.wildwonders.org

Mad science, Friday, July 23, 10:30 & 12:30 www.madscience.org

the amazing dana – Magic Show Friday, July 30, 10:30 & 12:30

Adult Programs

baby & Me fitness 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am – July 7 & July 21, Personal trainer Andrea exercis-es with moms while entertain-ing babies 4 weeks to 1 year.

adult chinese conversation 1st Monday of the month at 9:30 am – July 5, Chinese com-munity members meet and dis-cuss topics of interest.

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Highlighted events and Classes For Julybeginning Yoga Tuesday, July 6 at 6 pm, beginning Yoga with Stephanie Wong.

Knitting with allison Saturday, July 10 at 10 am, Basic knitting class for adults and older teens.

family Movie night at the ranch 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 pm – July 27, Monthly movie night for the whole family.

beginner Photography in chinese Saturday, July 24 at 2 pm, Digital photography basics instructed in Chinese

friends of the 4s ranch library Meeting, Every 4th Wednesday of the month – July 28.

Children’s Programs

baby storytime. Tuesdays - 10:30 am & 2 pm, Pre-walking babies only. Enjoy this one-on-one lapsit activity which intro-duces babies to stories and songs.

Kids fitness. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am – July 7 & July 21, Personal trainer Andrea exer-cises with kids ages 18 months to 5.

Play to learn Preschool time with teacher Lee Thursdays at 10:30 am – July 8, July 15, July 22 & July 29. Music, Stories, Art and Fun! www.teach-erlee.com

Teen Programs

button Making Tuesday, July 6 at 3:30 pm

spin art Tuesday, July 13 at 3:30 pm

guitar hero Tuesday, July 20 at 3:30 pm

Origami Tuesday, July 27 at 3:30 pm

Please note that some of regular story times programs are suspended in support of the Summer Reading Program.

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Congratulations to the Avengers Soccer GU13-Eckel team for winning the Poway Country Shootout Tournament during the Memorial Weekend. They are the first Avengers Soccer team to win a tournament in the Soccer Club’s first year of existence. The team will be playing in several more tourna-ments during the summer before playing in the AA-A North Division of the Presidio Soccer League. Most of the young ladies go to Oak Valley Middle School in 4S Ranch. Under the guidance of Head Coach Mike Eckel and Assistant Coach Rodney Navarro, the team is working hard to achieve their goal of winning the AA-A Presidio League Championship this year.

avengers Soccer Team wins the Poway Country Shootout Tournament

From left to right first row: olivia Kroop, alexa angelini, Tasnim Tallman, Vanessa Costa, Sarah Davidson, erica bondoc, Sally eckel, malia Stuart, and Tammy Vo. 2nd row: laura Peterson, madison resolme, madisyn navarro, Phoebe lam, audra Silva, and Savannah Kennedy. 3rd row: assistant Coach rodney navarro, Team manager rodel resolme, and Head Coach mike eckel

Brigantine Announces Annual “Taste of the Wild” Food and Wine Festival

The Brigantine Family of Restaurants announces the return of its most popular food and wine pairing event of the year. The Brigantine’s “Taste of the Wild” features Wild Alaska Seafood specialties, paired with fine wines from La Crema. This promotion runs through July 14, 2010. All Brigantine Seafood Restaurants (Point Loma, Coronado, Del Mar, La Mesa, Poway, Escondido and Eastlake) are participating in the food & wine festival.

“Taste of the Wild” appetizer and entrées will rotate on and off the menu throughout the event. Pairings from La Crema include the 2008 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and the 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. And for an extra value, both wines will be included in the Brigantine’s weekly Wine Wednesday half-off bottled wine promotion.

Special needs Program

The Church at Rancho Bernardo offers a Special Needs Sensory Room each Saturday evening at 6 pm for children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Mental Retardation, Visual and Hearing Impairment, Epilepsy, and Paralysis. This 70-minute program allows parents the opportunity to attend church while their child is being taken care of in a loving environment, customized for their special needs. This comprehensive program is designed and supervised by Special Needs educators and features a one-to-one volunteer/child ratio. Reservations required. For more information or to reserve a space for your child, contact Pastor Faye Bradley, [email protected] or 858-592-2434 x308.

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Katie Westbrook has done it! She has accomplished her goal of earning her Girl Scout Silver Award! Katie Westbrook, a 14 year-old 9th grader, has been working towards this award since she started as a Cadette Girl Scout in 7th grade. There were quite a few prerequisite requirements that needed to be met before she could even start her final project. After she finally completed the prep work for this award, she started working on the true

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goal: to install signs for the Archery Course at the local Girl Scout camp in Julian – Camp Winacka. She has wanted to do this ever since she was a 4th grade Junior Girl Scout and she and her troop wanted to find their way to

the Archery course during a camping trip. They almost got lost going to this course, and she said to herself at that time, “Why aren’t there signs to point the way?”

Well, she made the signs with her grandpa, who’s a woodworker and has a complete woodshop at his home in Idyllwild. On June 12, she and a few of her fellow Girl Scouts went up to the campground and installed the well-made, attractive signs. All signs

are up and currently directing campers to the Archery Course! It was quite a successful expedition and an exciting and satisfying moment for Katie. It’s an accomplishment she won’t soon forget!

Katie’s Girl Scout leader, Louise deGrandpre, and her Girl Scout advi-sor, Fran Styles, were both instrumental in helping her realize her goal. Katie has been a Girl Scout since first grade Brownies and earned her Bronze Award when she was in 6th grade. We look forward to hearing about Katie’s next goal, which can only be one thing: GOLD!


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adult leagues

Men’s Basketball The County of San Diego is

offering B and C divisions. Come enjoy one of the best facilities for basketball in the County. Bring your “A” game and see how you match up against the competition. www.4sranchbasketball.org

Co-Rec Volleyball Come enjoy one of the best

facilities for 4-on-4 Co-Rec Volleyball in the County.

Men’s 3v3 Open Futsal (Indoor Soccer)

The County of San Diego is teaming up with Joimo to bring Futsal to 4S Ranch! http://www.Joimo.com.

Open Roller Hockey Yes, that’s right adult roller

hockey in San Diego! The County of San Diego offers three skill divisions.

Energy Saving Adventures Program

The County of San Diego’s “Energy Saving Adventures Program” is designed to inspire

July - Del Sur Farmers market and Family Festival, every Thursday, 3-7 pm, Camino del norte and lone Quail rd., 858-586-7933, [email protected].

June - aug - YmCa Summer Swim lessons, rancho Family YmCa, 858-484-8788.

June – aug - boys & Girls Club Camps, 858-676-2230, www.sdyouth.org ,[email protected].

July – Fun programs at the 4S ranch library. Check the library section in this issue!

July 4 – Carnival at linear Park, 1-4pm, www.4SConnect.com.

July 4 – Community Pool free to all residents, 10 am – 4 pm.

July 4 – Fireworks at Del norte High School. doors open at 7 pm.

July 13 - College Financial aid and Scholarship Strategies offered through Poway School District adult education -mt. Carmel High School, 7-8:30 pm, Pre register, 858-668-4024 or www.powayadultschool.com.

July 16 -19 – Volleyball Camp, Del norte High School, (6th – 9th graders), [email protected].

July 17 – movies at the Park, alvin and the Chipmunks - The Squeakquel - 4S ranch Community Park (soccer fields), dusk.

July 28 - Friends of the 4S ranch library, 4S ranch library, 6:30 pm, [email protected] or call 858-759-4599.

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$10 Registration Fee$60 Membership FeeMembership valid July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011

Day Camp Hours are 7 am to 1 pm. (All morning campers may stay till 6 pm). Drop In Hours are 1 to 6 pm (Open to all mem-bers). Camps are ongoing through August. Limited Space Available call Boys & Girls Club for camp availability at 858-676-2230 or www.sdyouth.org.

For more information, contact 858-676-2230, www.sdyouth.org or email [email protected].

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you to get out of the house and experience the great outdoors with friends and family. These adven-tures will create an appreciation for some of San Diego’s greatest natural resources, while reducing energy used when at home.

Surfing at Coronado BeachWednesday, July 28, 9 am to 4 pmCost: $99 per personAges 12-17 years oldNo previous surfing experience required. Participants meet at the 4S Ranch Sports Park. Transportation & equipment provided.

Mountain Biking at Mission TrailsWednesday, August 11, 8 am to 3 pmCost: $99 per personAges 12-17 years oldAverage/above average biking experience required. 5:1 participant to instructor ratio. Participants meet at the 4S Ranch Sports Park. Transportation & equipment pro-vided.For more information contact:Daniel [email protected]

Show me The money – For College!

Kathleen Johnson from National College Funding Strategies will host a college financial aid workshop for parents who are preparing a student for college.

College Financial Aid and Scholarship Strategies: July 13, 7-8:30 pmOffered through Poway School District Adult Education. Pre-

Registration required, so call 858-668-4024 or visit www.powayadultschool.com. Fee $19.


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oak Valley middle School music boosters awarded

$5110 for Smart music Program

Funding for this program will make Smart Music accessible to the 400 students in band. Smart Music is a program students and teach-ers can utilize with over 5,000 exercises for students; scales, arpeggios, twisters, improvisation, and ear training. Practicing at home with smart music, students will be able to do self-assessments and submit electroni-cally; they will be able to enter practice time automatically online as well as access band and orchestra music from home on their computer. They can also use the program to create CDs as class projects and practice solos for festivals.

Practice logs would be automated with the program cutting down on the time it takes to grade the paper form. It is expected that the pro-gram will allow more student participation in local solo and ensemble festival since students will not need to hire pianists and will be able to use the program as their accompaniment.

4s ranch ~ del sur community foundation news

on June 10, members of the 4S ranch~Del Sur Community Foundation gathered at The reserve Community room to cel-

ebrate and award $15,000 to deserving projects in 4S ranch. This marks the third year of granting awards for the organization. In

a mere three-year period of time, the Foundation has granted $35,500 to the community while continuing to build a permanent

endowment of $31,785 that will benefit the community in perpetuity. after a process whereby applications were accepted, site

visits were made and the field of applicants was narrowed, the entire membership voted to fund the following projects:

Friends of the 4S ranch library awarded $2090 for

Technology expansion

Funding will allow Friends of the 4S Ranch Library to support the 4S library with technology to help start online book clubs specifi-cally targeting teens and children. A major goal is to use technology as a medium to reach a variety of populations including those of varying ages, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Equipment purchased will be used for projects that will benefit adults, seniors and learners of English of Second Language. By provid-ing this technology, Friends of the 4S Ranch Library will help patrons extend their knowledge with the availability of these multimedia tools as well as revitalize the community’s awareness of the 4S Ranch library as a community resource with access to a variety of information resources.

Stone ranch elementary School awarded $7800 for

“G” Computer lab upgrade

Funding will be used by Stone Ranch Elementary School to pur-chase six additional computers and upgrade the wiring requirements for the computers in the G Computer Lab. The computer lab upgrade is to service the anticipated increase in class sizes next year in grades K-3rd (approximately 600 kids). With the proposed increase to class sizes, it is not possible to serve an entire primary class in the current computer lab. By updating the computer lab, it is expected that an entire class of students in grades K - 3 will be able to use the lab.

The goal of the members of the 4S Ranch ~ Del Sur Community Foundation is to leverage small resources to have a great impact. The Foundation always welcomes new members to join them in the significant impacts they are mak-ing. To become a member, contact Trudy Armstrong at [email protected], 858-674-6979 or visit www.4sranchcommunityfoundation.org.

members of the 4S ranch ~ Del Sur Community Foundation celebrate

awarding $15,000 to the community!

2010 4s ranch~del sur community foundation grant recipients

adrianna amon, Foundation Chair; Jane Zhou of the 4S library; nancy

Jones of the Friends of the 4S library board of directors; Sandy Dela

montaigne, Stone ranch elementary teacher; Cheryl wehner of the oak

Valley music boosters; liliana lazzari , music director of oak Valley middle

School; Cindy Venolia, Principal of Stone ranch elementary; Deanne

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Okay, reality check. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and imagine being a young child living in a home that the police visited every single day. Imagine living with an abusive father in an environment so dismal your self esteem was crushed beyond belief. I know, I know, it sounds dreadful and it sounds like something out of a TV show, but it was Rich Newman’s reality. Somehow he persevered and as soon as he was old enough to leave, he fled so fast he left a wind chill behind him.

It’s no surprise that Rich was introverted as a child, but he had one little gem in his back pocket that no one could take away from him. Mrs. Kopka, his fourth grade teacher, was noth-ing short of a miracle. She guided, supported and presented him with opportunities he never had. He still hears her words, “You can do it, Rich!” He soon discovered that he was good at learning and he began to believe that he did indeed have more inside himself than the prevailing point of view. From that moment forward, he lost himself in learning and at 17 even though he did not know how he was going to do it, he became a college student. He was a homeless college student, but a college student none-the-less.

Rich earned his undergraduate degree at U of FLA and his graduate degree from Florida State. He was set to pursue a career in economic development, but days before he was to leave for Arizona, he found out he was chosen to be part of a very select group called Teach For America. The idea of Teach For America is to recruit the nation’s most promising future lead-ers (outstanding college graduates) with diverse backgrounds and ask them for a two-year com-mitment of teaching in urban and rural public schools in low-income areas. Rich committed to the program because of his incredible desire to give back. He was placed in such impover-ished areas that he had to take different routes to school every day and was constantly looking over his shoulder.

A lot happened following his two years with Teach For America. Rich left his indelible mark on several public schools, received his Doctorate in Education at USD, and joined forces with

the nationally recognized Wallace Foundation to promote school reform around the country. Rich eventually left the Wallace Foundation when he realized his heart was really in teaching.

Today, Rich Newman is best known as the Principal of Monterey Ridge Elementary School and there is very little he enjoys more than serving in this role. Why? Because education and all it represents is what shaped him and very literally saved his life. Rich feels that “education is the core of social change.”

Now happily settled in Carlsbad with his wife, Nicole, and son, Dylan (8), Rich is not looking to change his life any time soon. Dylan attends Monterey Ridge to be close to dad. The Newmans are big campers, espe-cially trips to the redwoods. They love being outdoors, biking, hiking and going to the beach with their dog. They are voracious readers and even have their own reading competition called “Newman’s Book Challenge.” Dylan has won every year since they started the challenge.

Rich Newman is a very personable, grateful, energetic person. His eyes have a fire inside them that fortunately was not extinguished by his rather complicated and challenging upbringing. His accomplishments are many, but he remains humble and dedicated towards making sure education is at the forefront of our society.

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New School Year Begins Wednesday, August 25

A full calendar for 2010-2011 is available at http://www.powayusd.com/. The calendar offers multiple opportunities for vacations, so please check this site as you look to next year’s vacation plans.

A Big Thank You to the 4S Ranch ~ Del Sur Foundation

Stone Ranch Elementary School was recently awarded funding of $7800 for the “G” Computer Lab Upgrade. The grant was writ-ten this spring to update our G Computer lab to facilitate increased class sizes anticipated for next year. Thanks to the generosity of this community foundation, we will be able to have a full primary classroom in the lab next year!

Cub Scouts

All boys who will be in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th grades next year who are interested in joining the Cub Scouts can contact: Cindy Abell Shepard at 858-472- 7597 or 858-675-7096, [email protected].

Save your Box Tops Over the Summer

Every box top we collect is worth 10 cents. If you are throwing away your box tops you are putting a dime in that trash that could otherwise be put toward vital programs here at school. For a complete list of participating Box Tops 4 Education products, visit www.btfe.com. Also, please register on this website as a Stone Ranch supporter. We can earn up to 5 Box Tops (fifty cents) for every person that registers. Keep in mind that Box Tops do expire. Look for the expira-tion date on the bottom right hand corner of each Box Top.

Bike Permits

We feel that responsible boys and girls in grades 4 and 5 who have their parents’ consent should have the privilege of riding their bikes to and from school. If you decide to let you child ride his/her bike, please ensure that you have a signed bike permit on file, and that your child is in either 4th or 5th grade. Students may not ride bikes to school in grades K – 3, even if accompanied by an adult. Thank you for your cooperation and you may pick-up a bike permit form at the front office.

Swim Time Fun

Westview High School will be offering summer swim lessons all sum-mer long. Please go to www.westviewwolverines.com for more information or call 858-780-2000 x3085. Help support PUSD programs!

Young Writers Camp Combines Fun with Learning

Sharpen up your pencils and join us for two weeks of rocking, writing and sharing stories. The Stone Ranch Camp begins July 19 – 30 from 8:30 - 11:30 am and is for students entering 2 – 6th grades. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 858-487-8474 x4307.

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Registration Reminder

Remember August 19 & 20, 2010 is registration for 2010/11, 8 – 11 am.

2010 PUSD Volunteers of the Year

From a long listing of terrific volunteers, our District has chosen four volunteers to represent PUSD. They will be invited to attend the September 13th school board meeting, where the Board can recognize their fine efforts on behalf of our students. Congratulations to the 2010 PUSD Volunteers of the Year. They are:

Shelly Burke, Oak Valley Middle School Karin Campbell, Deer Canyon Elementary School Belle Chu, Westview High School Linda de Lavalette, Abraxas High School Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations Shelly Burke! We are so proud of all that Shelly has done for our school and our District! We have appreciated her six years of active service from prior to opening Oak Valley to her recent years as our PTSA President. Please congratulate her next time you see her.

Oak Valley PTSA Open Positions for 2010/2011

Interested in unique and fun volunteer opportunities at Oak Valley? Please consider chairing one of the following PTSA committees. These committees are not that time consuming and provide an opportunity to get involved. The open committees are as follows:

Hospitality - this committee provides beverage or food for an event that we are sponsoring and usually you have a team to help.

Red Ribbon Week - this committee helps us pick a topic of awareness for our children and then gets the message out during Red Ribbon week.

Parent Partners - coordinates the much needed volunteers for the classrooms (last year was the first year we did this and it was a huge success). This also lets 6th grade parents know that volunteering in classrooms does not end in elementary school.

Website - we need someone who can input information on our website and update it as needed.

We have a great team next year. Please email Sherri Habel at [email protected] for any additional information or if you are willing to be a part of this great PTSA.

Youth Enrichment Program – Summer Camps

The Poway Adult School Youth Enrichment Program is accepting enrollments for a full spectrum of camps for post-kindergarten through middle school students. Review the course descriptions and register online at www.powayadultschool.com. Summer is a great time to explore a new subject area, make new friends and have fun!

Summer Writers Camp

Sharpen up your pencils and join us for two weeks of rocking, writing, and sharing stories as we host CSU San Marcos Writing Project Summer Writers Camp for students entering 6 – 10th grades, July 5 - 16 from 8:30 to 11:30 am. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 858-487-8474 x4307.


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Registration

Contact the district office for more information at 858-748-0100.

Two Quick Surveys to Complete

We hope you will take a few minutes to complete the two surveys so we can utilize your valuable feedback.

Parent Climate Survey. Our Parent Climate survey will provide us with feedback that we will use to continue to improve our efforts at school. The link is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LGX66S8

Attendance Hotline Survey. Please complete this survey of our “Attendance Hotline.” There are no more than 3 questions and it should only take about 3 minutes. The link is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JHRVDDB

Staff vs. 5th Graders Softball Game

Our annual Staff versus the 5th graders Softball Game took place last month. Not only was it great fun, our students taught us a few things. They beat the staff 16-13. We are already excited about next year’s game.

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Compass Learning is Available All Summer Long

Compass Learning will be available for your child’s use all summer. In fact, the updated data from our recent MAP testing will be loaded and your child’s activities will be updated. We suggest an hour a week on Compass Learning.

MRES Garden Club Needs your Help

We need families to help keep the MRES garden watered over the summer months! The students and families of our school have worked hard to start the garden and get it growing! We need people to commit to one day of watering over the sum-mer. You will be in the garden for a little over a half hour and there will be instructions about exactly how to water each bed. There are 73 days of watering to cover -- your help on one day is all we need! Local Girl Scout Troops as well as teachers, service groups and community members are starting to sign up. You do not need to have a green thumb or know anything about gardening; we just need watering help! If you are interested, please email [email protected] and let us know - we have a community garden calendar with all water dates and we will assign you a date and even send an email reminder!

A Message from Our Foundation

The Foundation (MREF) would like to wish everyone a great summer and we look forward to seeing everyone back in the fall. We will be working diligently over the summer on next year’s events, including our big fundraiser event on the evening of April 23, 2011, which will be a combination casino night with a live band. We need volunteers immediately to start planning and helping with this over the summer. If you are interested in helping, please send us an email at [email protected].

A Message from Our PTA

It has been another great year at MRES and we want to thank everyone for making the year such a success. We are very much looking forward to next year and continuing to make MRES an amazing place for our students and parents.

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Enjoy Fireworks from Del Norte Stadium!

The Annual July 4th HOA fireworks presentation will be held at Del Norte High School! Field seating is free. Limited premium grass seating and deluxe stadium seating is available. Bring your blankets and hang out! NO chairs on the field. Parking lot will be run by the Del Norte Football Team. Suggested donation is $5 per car. Parking will be limited. Please carpool or walk if you can! This year’s fireworks show is going to be bigger and better than ever. Doors open at 7 pm. Food will be for sale at the Stadium. All pro-ceeds from food sales will benefit the Del Norte Athletic and Academic Clubs.

Fireworks presented by the 4S Ranch Master HOA. Silver Sponsors Team Q of RE/MAX in 4S Ranch. All the details for the Fireworks at Del Norte will be available on www.4SConnect.com or www.powayusd.com/PUSDDNHS/ Summer Registration Dates

Please note that summer registration dates for current enrolled students will be as follows:

Freshmen Monday, August 16 8:30 – 11:30 am Sophomores Tuesday, August 17 8:30 – 11:30 amJuniors Wednesday, August 18 8:30 – 11:30 am Make-ups (All grades) Wednesday, August 18 3:00 – 5:00 pmFreshmen Orientation Thursday, August 19 TBD Soph/Jr Orientation Thursday, August 19 TBD

Del Norte Learn-to-Swim Program

Del Norte is offering one more 2-week session with morning and after-noon lessons: Levels 1-6 $70 - Session 3: July 12 - July 23.

Morning classes are at 9 am, 9:35 am and 10:10 am. Afternoon classes are at 1 pm, 1:35 pm and 2:10 pm. All classes are 30 minutes long.

Water aerobics are offered during swim lesson class times for moms/dads so you can get a workout while your children are taking a swim lesson. These classes are offered through the Poway Adult School at http://www.powayusd.com/pusdctae/.

Aquatics Director Nick Naiman is working feverishly to create well-rounded aquatics programs that can benefit the entire community. At this time Del Norte Aquatics provides the following programs:

Learn-to-SwimWater aerobics (through Poway Adult School)Adult water polo leagues

Aquatics Camp for 6th through 8th graders, includes competitive swim-ming, water polo, spring board diving, snorkeling and the Junior Lifeguard/ Guard start program. (Camp began on June 14 and ends on July 23, but make a note for next year! Masters Swim is not available at this time, but coming soon!)

For more information on these and other classes, visit www.delnortenighthawks.com/athletics/aquatics or contact Nick Naiman at 858-487-0877 x6246 or [email protected].

del norte high school del sur elementary schoolMemory Garden

In conjunction with Earth Week, our 5th graders planted a garden on the playground in memory of Mrs. Skoom-Ellis’ mother. Black Mountain Ranch donated an additional tree and 12 shrubs to the garden. Armstrong Nurseries donated the flowers. The students also made stepping stones with stars to mark the area. Stop by and enjoy this beautiful addition.

Summer Recycling Opportunities

Over the summer you can set up spe-cial recycling bins at home to collect all your summertime bottles, cans and Capri Sun-type drink pouches (any brand is acceptable). Over the 2009 – 2010 year, we successfully raised hundreds of dollars for our school. If everyone saved their recyclables over the summer, it would be a great way to start the 2010-2011 school year.

Rummage Sale

The Del Sur Elementary Educational Foundation is sponsoring a Rummage Sale (tax deductible). Please deliver your gently used Rummage Sale donations on Tuesday, August 24, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Donations Gladly Accepted: Clean and gently used small appliances, electronics, clothes, furniture decor, toys, sports equipment, tools, etc.

Donations Respectfully Rejected: Mattresses, absorbent pet items, hazardous materials, or items that are broken, hazardous, vulgar, excessively dirty or worn, or contaminated with mold/mildew.

All proceeds benefit the Del Sur Elementary Educational Foundation. Email your questions to [email protected].

Save the Date!

Friday, September 24 Del Sur Elementary Golf Scramble FORE THE SCHOOL 2010

A Word from Our PTA President

I am pleased to present your 2010-2011 elected PTA Board Members:

Vacant Position: Ways & Means

There are still many ways you can continue to support our wonderful school. Please contact Maria Donovan at [email protected] if you would like to chair a committee, volunteer, or help plan for next year.

Jog-a-thon was a Huge Success!

The Jog-a-thon was a fundraiser designed to fund a “Playground Partners” program for the 2010/11 school year. The “Playground Partners” program provides trained staff to lead physical activities and sports to keep our students involved in safe, organized and fun games during lunch recess. The grand total we needed to raise was $5,800. Congrats to all Del Sur jog-gers! We reached our goal and will invite two YMCA Playground Partner staff members to our school next year! Way to go Del Sur Elementary!

President: Maria DonovanVP: Programs: Dana McCraryVP: Parent/Volunteer Development: Charity StoneCommunications: Linda Stahl

Treasurer: Anne Von DylSecretary: Sara McCartinServices: Elisabeth ThijssenFundraising: Marla VandlingAuditor: Urooj Gilani


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Th e Backyard PicnicSummertime is almost synonymous with the word picnic. Instead of

planning a regular event with elegant dishes and formal seating, why not try a fun, family-style picnic instead? It’s a casual, fun way to mix

things up with friends and neighbors of all ages.First, determine where you will set your get-together up. Ensure that

there is adequate shade, which can be from surrounding trees, a gazebo, pop-up canopy or patio umbrella. A few days beforehand, confirm that there aren’t any ants or other critters in the nearby vicinity to crash your party. A quick sweep and weeding session is also a good idea to neaten things up!

Whether you have grass or concrete, make sure that guest seating is comfortable. Lawns can make do with a standard tablecloth; but if you have a hard surface, use a quilt and some throw pillows, or outdoor floor and chair cushions, to add softness and encourage lingering. They will get dirty so make sure they’re machine washable! Scatter some large trays around, so that platters of food can be placed on something steady, and not risk getting knocked over. Having several also means that each guest has somewhere to place their drink while eating.

To save on the waste of disposable tableware, use it sparingly! There’s nothing wrong with offering melamine plates, plastic cups and stainless steel cutlery that’s already stashed in your kitchen. Avoid using throwaway containers to serve with; sending food out in baking tins and glass cookware is fine so long as everyone is just a little bit careful. Have large washable napkins for visitors to use in their laps, but because food can be messy, paper napkins are also an essential to have on hand. This will greatly reduce the large bags of trash that spring up after an outdoor party, which, environmen-tally speaking, is the responsible thing to do. If you are serving cans of pop and bottles of juice, have a small separate bin for recyclables as well.

In terms of the menu, spend less time playing host and more time hav-ing fun by preparing strategically. Haul out the cooler and have drinks on ice, whether they are in single servings or in pitchers. Cook and chill dishes beforehand that are designed to be perfect picnic fare. These are foods that aren’t delicate, and can be served at room temperature. Sandwiches, chips and dip, individual tortes and quiches, sliced quick breads; these are all solid choices that are easy to serve and eat. Pasta and grain dishes that bind

together are another great option for a main course. Nuts and dried berries are a healthy starter or side. Cookies, bars, even chilled fruit pops make for delicious and portable desserts. Avoid fare such as lettuce salads, soups or thin sauces – these aren’t easy to keep or eat. If you can’t eat it with a fork or your hand, then things are already getting too complicated.

Because you’re eating so low to the ground, take care that any entertain-ment you plan doesn’t run into where guests are seated. Why not play some popular board games, or dominoes, chess, bingo or charades? Some can be played between two people, others can be enjoyed in groups. Look up some party ice-breakers that would be appropriate for your attendees; these are a fun way to get to know your visitors and always generate a lot of laughs. It’s also a perfect time for someone to bring their guitar and play, whether as a featured performer, or just as a pleasant accompaniment to everything else going on. Be creative and flexible, as people may just be happiest to have a chat and catch up in small groups.

In a way, this era of staycations makes a backyard picnic all the more logical. What makes it so special is that element of casual entertainment; it means a level of comfort often only reserved for your most special of friends and neighbors. It’s also a great way to entertain at the last-minute – get some takeout, grab a blanket, make a quick call to invite others over and have a great time! After all, it’s summertime.

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i am not a professional athlete but do strenuous exercise seven days a week. besides maintaining a “proper” diet, what vitamin supplements can i incorporate to increase my energy? T.r.

while vitamins will not enhance your performance, a shortage will slow you down. Vitamins turn food into energy, but do not provide energy. If you eat a balanced diet, you do not need supple-ments. If you are concerned about not being able to eat a well bal-anced diet, supplementing with a multi-vitamin is a good way to cover your bases. Folate should be taken by women of childbearing age, so if you are a female athlete make sure your multi-vitamin has Folate. adequate rest and recovery is important to increase your energy, especially working out 7 days a week. Several key vitamins include niacin, Folate, Vitamin C, and Panthothenic acid. I also recommend you consult your personal physician to ensure you are meeting your body’s needs while addressing your own personal fit-ness goals.

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My ex-husband swears by vitamin b for energy. is this supplement helping him? D.D.

First, it is important to note there is more than one Vitamin b. Vitamin b1, for example, helps breakdown carbohydrates and pro-teins for energy. It can be found in whole and enriched grains and fortified cereals. Vitamin b2, known as riboflavin, can be found in almonds, milk, yogurt, wheat germ and also fortified breads and cereals. It is integral to energy production and also red blood cell formation. Involved in over 100 metabolic reactions in your body, Vitamin b6 can be found in meat, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, whole grains, seeds and oysters. and, finally, Vitamin b12 is crucial for get-ting oxygen to tissues and can be found in seafood, meats, milk, cheese, eggs and fortified breakfast cereals. as a registered Dietitian, I have seen first hand the benefits of patients obtaining their nutri-tion through food sources vs. supplements when they are able to. So, eat healthfully and save some money while doing so!

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Undress (Your Rooms) for Summer

Ah, summer. Even though we live in San Diego where the climate is moderate year-round, sum-mer is still a season of warmer ocean water, soft

breezes, sunny days and relaxed schedules. We’re wearing less clothing and showing a little skin – why not have your home do the same and dress down, in keeping with the weather? Here’s a few ways to make your indoor rooms as inviting as a hammock under a shady tree!

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Start by removing some of the fancier, more decorative accessories. Blank space – on a table, a couch, or a wall, is immediately more calming. So instead of multiple pieces of artwork or pillows, pick three you like best and store the rest.

Switch out (or Is That Switchfoot?)

In surfing, “switchfoot” has to do with switching your feet and take a new stance facing the opposite direction. It’s about change and movement and in this case, a different way of approaching life and decorating. Replace formality with more organic elements. Put away the crystal vase, and use a glazed jug. Replace figurines with sea shells. Brass, silver and silk can give way to hammered copper, pewter and hemp. Trade down your design ele-ments, and get in touch with a freer side of your home’s personality.

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If you have curtain treatments, consider changing the lined velvet pan-els for cotton or linen sheers. This will brighten up the view considerably and the relaxed vibe gives instant beach house impact.

beyond Flowers

Although a bouquet of blooms is a time-honored decorative center-piece, the fact of the matter is most anything natural can transform into an artful organic arrangement. Cut some grasses out of your yard for show instead, or deftly arrange some twigs. Keep a low bowl laden with fruit for a handy, healthy and ever-changing display. A dish full of seashells is a classic choice that never grows old.

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Even the way you position objects in a room can denote a different sea-son. Lean artwork on a mantle or shelf, instead of hanging it. Leave a few picture books on the coffee table to invite casual perusing. Have a few classic toys, such as magnetic scribblers, puzzles, and other small hand-held (but not electronic!) toys handy, to allow anyone a few quiet moments of relaxed time-wasting. ‘Tis the season, after all!

add Something nautical

A vintage map of a water source, a model ship… anything that evokes cruising the ocean, or childhood summer camps on the lake, is emblematic of the warm months ahead.

brighten up

Update your color scheme with a few accessories, such as pillow covers, different display vessels, light cotton throws and table cloths. This is a perfect time to accentuate a tropical color scheme. Stumped as to what coordinates with what you already have? For décor that has navy and chocolate brown, try lime green. Deep red and medium blue hues pair nicely with orange. Beiges can be transformed with the pop of almost any clear citrus tone. And for instant warm weather chic, think blue. Pale, translucent, watery blues; bright, clean, turquoise blue; deep seafaring navy blue - there’s a blue to fit almost any décor and help bring the season into your home.

Give It Texture

Sea-grass baskets, woven paper pillows, raffia – the common element that these design details share is texture. Slightly rough-hewn, matte yet full of interest, this can provide balance, contrast and interest when other pieces in the room feature leather or fabric upholstery. Add a sisal rug. Tuck magazines into a picnic basket for storage. Try a dash of wicker or rattan with a small table or side chair – painted, for extra color and informality. Texture automati-cally equates hominess and casual style.

Slip on Something Comfortable

For an instant fix, toss slipcovers over your couch and chairs. They’re washable, comfortable and a great way to add temporary color if your space is neutral, or tone down the out-of season pattern your furniture may already have. Slipcovers allow you to change your mind without changing out your entire room – and who can’t use that kind of flexibility these days?

make arrangements

Just for fun, try re-arranging some of the furniture in your space. Open up intimate seating by spacing pieces apart; conversely, if everything seems to be lined up against walls, pull couches and chairs out into the room. Mix things up and have fun with the experimentation. It’s the perfect time of year to try something new – and if it doesn’t work, you can always move things back where they were.

When it comes down to it, summer should be a time of easy living and simple pleasures. The days are longer, friends are visiting, and if you’re lucky, your family has fewer activities on the schedule. So take some time and tweak your home’s décor to suit the lazy, crazy, hazy days ahead – and enjoy!


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Bryan is a native San Diegan who lives here in 4S Ranch with his fiancée Trish. He used to ride BMX bikes as a kid and could never really get enough of the two wheeled apparatus. He started working at Black Mountain Bicycles (BMB) as a teenager – bike assembly, minor repairs and sales – graduated from SDSU with a degree in Marketing and became a full time staff member. Eventually, with all the time and effort (and money) he invested in Black Mountain Bicycles, it was a calm transition from partner to sole ownership.

Bryan is a quiet guy. He is not really comfortable talking about himself, but he is quite comfortable talking about his bike shop. Black Mountain Bicycles is not really a “bike shop” which implies a small “mom & pop” oper-ation. It’s actually the largest retail bicycle store in San Diego, but you get the friendly “shop” feeling when you visit the store. Black Mountain Bicycles has served San Diego cyclists of all ages and skill levels, for over 39 years. Bryan laughs because he can see Black Mountain (actual mountain) looking south from his backyard at home and he can see Black Mountain looking north from his store. Can’t ask for a more appropriate landmark!

Whether you are an experienced cyclist or a beginner looking into the sport, the staff at BMB is set up to help you. They are an eclectic group, consisting of five certified bicycle fit experts, professional racers, recreational riders, product gurus, dedicated bicycle commuters, and skilled BMX riders. They love bicycles! Most importantly, the hand-picked staff is there to show you the most fun possible on two wheels.

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passion packed inside will almost knock you over. You won’t feel intimidated for a second, quite the opposite. Inside you’ll get proper guidance, knowl-edge, accessories, clothing and the finest bicycle brands like Specialized, Trek, Gary Fisher, Look, Pivot, Yeti, Electra, MirraCo, Redline, and others all under one roof. Bryan and his staff enjoy nothing more than helping customers get a new bike. Their goal is help you find the perfect size and style to fit your level of cycling expertise. The right bike can make all the difference in your desire to cycle more. Buying a bike at Walmart will not enhance your cycling experience. He uses the analogy of going to Payless to buy a pair of running shoes – probably not the best way to start your running career. Black Mountain Bicycles is in fact the Nordstrom of bicycle stores, customer service and all.

What if you already own a bike, but haven’t been on it in years? No worries. The service department at Black Mountain Bicycle employs some of the nation’s top bicycle mechanics, including two Category 1 mechan-ics licensed by USA Cycling. Their mechanics have worked at America’s top cycling events, such as the Tour of Georgia, USA Olympic Trials, and NORBA Nationals. They have worked with multiple pro teams and bike industry leaders Shimano, SRAM, and Mavic. They’d be happy to work on your bicycle, too. In fact, they encourage you to bring it in and let them work on it.

Black Mountain Bicycles is dedicated to the sport of cycling and all it encompasses. Their devotion to cycling shines through from the second you walk in the door. You could not ask for a friendlier, more knowledge-able, or experienced staff. They enjoy what they do and it translates into an outstanding and unique bicycle shopping experience.

Experience the Black Mountain Bicycle advantage today. They’re locat-ed at 9158 Mira Mesa Blvd. on the northwest corner of Mira Mesa Blvd and Black Mountain Road. Visit their website at www.blackmtnbicycles.com. It is a very informative website which includes everything from group ride information to a humorous list of 10 reasons why you should shop at Black Mountain Bicycles.

There’s a bicycle for every member of your family at Black Mountain Bicycles and you’re invited to come visit and explore.

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