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January 26, 2012
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‘Rattlesnake’ view platform on the Del Dios Gorge Trail complete The San Dieguito River Park recently announced that the “Rattlesnake” view platform on the Del Dios Gorge Trail has been completed. This project was to construct a viewing platform on the Del Dios Gorge Trail with views of the Lake Hodges Dam and the San Dieguito River down below in the gorge. The viewing platform was funded by the River Parkway (Proposition 84) grant funds from the State Resources Agency and constructed by architect Scott Stevenson. The grant is also funding a major eucalyptus removal and replanting with native sycamores and cottonwoods in Del Dios Gorge and trail improvements, including several covered picnic tables and benches. Dick Bobertz, executive director noted that “The project is one of the largest habitat restoration projects currently under way in Southern California.” The viewing platform is for trail users to sit and enjoy the views of the dam and the river below. It is called the “Rattlesnake” view platform because it is made from native rock in the shape of a rattlesnake. An interpretive panel explains the place of rattlesnakes in our ecosystem. Another feature is a burned and dead tree, which provides information about the impacts of wildfires.
The “Rattlesnake” view platform on the Del Dios Gorge Trail has been completed. In the center of the view platform sculpture (at the apex of the snake’s tail) is a pipe scope through which one can look and line up with another feature, marked A, B or C, which point one’s view toward a particular sight, the spillway, the bullwarks of the dam, and the river below. The viewing platform is located just south of Del Dios Highway, downstream of Lake Hodges Dam. Please note that the view platform is only accessible from the trail, and requires a two-mile walk or ride on the trail before it can be reached. For more information, including trail maps and activities, visit www.sdrp.org.
Local student brings music to underprivileged students Spencer Wong, a junior at Santa Fe Christian High School, heard the call one day when he read in the newspaper that the music programs have been cut from public elementary schools due to California school budget cuts. Spencer, an advanced clarinet and saxophone player, is the lead clarinetist of his school band and has been a member of the band since 4th grade. Under the direction of Mr. David Hall, SFC’s band director, Spencer is the steady force in the school’s Eagle marching band, Pep band, and Concert band. Realizing that he is fortunate enough to have his own instruments and the benefit of weekly private music lessons, Spencer decided to do something to give back to the community. Spencer contacted the Education and Community Program Manager of the Community Opus Project, Lauren Widney, and offered to volunteer his time to give free music lessons to the underprivileged, lowincome students in various elementary schools in Chula Vista. The Community Opus Project is launched by the San Diego Youth Symphony with the goal of bridging the gap between those who have access to music education and those who will have to see their musical aspirations unfulfilled. Spencer visited Rosebank Elementary School in Chula Vista and impressed the young 4th-6th grades with a piece from Concerto for clarinet No.3 by Carl Stamitz. Spencer was thrilled that more hands went up wanting to play the clarinet after his per-
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A Main Street for Carmel Valley Spencer Wong giving music lessons to underprivileged students. formance. Spencer will be visiting various elementary schools in Chula Vista to provide weekly music lessons to bring music back to the classrooms. He is hoping that someday there will be enough state funding to the public schools so the music programs can be revived and the dreams of becoming musicians in these young people can be fulfilled.
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