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JONVILLE TEAM SAN ELIJO HILLS ACTIVITY, JANUARY - NOVEMBER 2008Property Address Community Close Date JONVILLE Repres. Property Address Community Close Date JONVILLE Repres.

SOLD 1177 Caprise Springfield Jan-08 Buyer SOLD 1268 Highbluff Ave Westridge Jun-08 Buyers

SOLD 1160 Goddard Morgan's Corner Jan-08 Buyer and Seller LEASED 1613 Avery Rd Morgan's Corner Jul-08 Tenant and Landlord

LEASED 1560 Eden Ct Sagewood Feb-08 Landlord SOLD 868 First Light Ave Woodley's Glen Jul-08 Sellers

LEASED 846 Antilla Way Meridian Mar-08 Tenant SOLD 1644 Sunnyside Springfield Jul-08 Buyers

LEASED 1219 Highbluff Westridge Mar-08 Tenant and Landlord LEASED 1219 Highbluff Westridge Sep-08 Tenant and Landlord

SOLD 1419 Eclipse Mariner's Landing Apr-08 Buyers LEASED 1397 Cattail Creekside Cott. Sep-08 Landlord

SOLD 1705 Blue Water Lane Woodley's Glen Apr-08 Sellers UNDER CONTRACT 1595 Glencrest Promontory R. Sep-08 Sellers

SOLD 1212 Highbluff Westridge Apr-08 Sellers LEASED 820 Genoa Way Azure Oct-08 Tenant and Landlord

LEASED 834 Antilla Way Meridian Apr-08 Landlord LEASED 1734 Tara Way Saverne Oct-08 Tenant and Landlord

SOLD 1274 Elfin Forest Rd Village Sq. Apr-08 Sellers SOLD 1732 Morgans Morgan's Corner Oct-08 Buyer

SOLD 1543 Copper Ct Sagewood Apr-08 Sellers SOLD 1479 Coral Way Carmel Oct-08 Sellers

SOLD 940 Tularossa Lane Cambria Apr-08 Buyers UNDER CONTRACT 1194 Highbluff Westridge Oct-08 Sellers

SOLD 1465 Coral Way Carmel Apr-08 Sellers LEASED 1160 Goddard Morgan's Corner Nov-08 Tenant and Landlord

SOLD 1889 Shadetree Old Cr Ranch Apr-08 Buyers LEASED 1609 Windemere Promont. Ridge Nov-08 Landlord

LEASED 975 Baylor Dr Saverne May-08 Landlord IN ESCROW 1605 Avery Morgan's Corner Nov-08 Buyer

LEASED 1619 Windemere Dr Promontory R. Jun-08 Tenant and Landlord SOLD 1619 Trenton Way Saverne Nov-08 Buyer

SOLD 1448 Rivercrest Rd Sagewood Jun-08 Sellers SOLD 1290 Elfin Forest Rd W Village Square Nov-08 Sellers

SOLD 1467 Glencrest Dr Promontory R. Jun-08 Buyers LEASED 1732 Morgans Morgan's Corner Nov-08 Tenant and Landlord

47 TRANSACTIONS YEAR-TO-DATE

916 KNOLL VISTALAKE SAN MARCOS

3 BED/2 BATH$1,950/MTH-FULLY FURNISHED

COMMUNITY POOL/SPA/TENNIS

FOR LEASE

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1115 ELFIN FOREST EVILLAGE SQUARE

2 BED + Office/2.5 BATHOFFERED AT $2,200/MTH

UPGRADES THROUGHOUT

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1609 WINDEMERE DRPROMONTORY RIDGE

4 BED+loft/4 BATHJUST LEASED FOR $3,600

3000+ ESF, POOL/SPA/FIREPIT/BBQ

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1194 HIGHBLUFF AVWESTRIDGE

2 BED/2.5 BATHVR $299,900-$309,000

QUALITY UPGRADES & YARD

IN ESCROW

IN ESCROW

SHORT SALE

1589 ARCHER RDCARMEL

4+1 BED/3.5 BATHOFFERED AT $550,000

UPGRADES & VIEWS,WALK TO TOWN!

IN ESCROWUNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

SHORT SALE

1619 TRENTONSAVERNE

5 BED/4.5 BATHOFFERED AT $589,900

REPRESENTING THE BUYERS

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

1479 CORAL WAYCARMEL

5 BED + Office/3.5 BATHSOLD FOR $600,000

POOL AND SPA PROPERTY

JUST SOLD/SHORT SALE

JUST SOLD

1605 AVERYMORGANS CORNER2 BED + Loft/2.5 BATH

OFFERED AT $279,775


JUST SOLDOFFERED AT $279,775OFFERED AT $279,775IN ESCROW

IN ESCROW

1290 ELFIN FOREST WVILLAGE SQUARE

2 BED/2.5 BATHVR 274,000-$299,900

GREAT END UNIT, RIGHT IN THE HEART OF SAN ELIJO HILLS

JUST SOLD/SHORT SALEJUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

SHORT SALE

1408 SCHOOLHOUSEWESTCLIFFE ESTATES

4 BED + Loft/3.5 BATHOFFERED AT $3,795/MTH

JUST LEASEDFOR LEASE

FOR LEASE

1732 MORGANS AVEMORGANS CORNER2 BED + Loft/2.5 BATH

SOLD FOR $300,000


FOR LEASESOLD FOR $300,000JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

1732 MORGANS AVEMORGANS CORNER2 BED + Loft/2.5 BATH

OFFERED AT $2,100/MTH

COMMUNITY POOL/SPA. 2 CAR G.

JUST LEASED FOR $2,000

JUST LEASED

1595 GLENCREST DRPROMONTORY RIDGE5 BED+OFFICE/4.5 BATH

VR $699,000-$739,000

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS,END OF CUL-DE-SAC!

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

SHORT SALE

1476 GLENCREST DRPROMONTORY RIDGE

5+1 BED/4.5 BATHOFFERED AT $619,000

VERY SPECIAL IN DESIREABLE PROMONTORY RIDGE

JUST LISTED

SHORT SALE

1794 WEATHERWOOD CTOLD CREEK RANCH

4 BED/2.5 BATH/3 CAR G.OFFERED AT $499,999

OVERSIZED YARD IN OLD CREEK RANCH

JUST LISTED

SHORT SALE

1161 GLEN ELLEN PLCALISTOGA

3 BED+LOFT/2.5 BATHOFFERED AT $549,000

LOCATION, VIEWSAND PRIVACY!

JUST LISTEDFOR SALE

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community news

on Your DoorSTeP: neWS & eVenTS HAPPeninG in SAn elijo HillS 6

in Your bACKYArD: neWS & eVenTS HAPPeninG in SAn mArCoS 10

CHriS olrAnDo- CiTY CounCil: mAinTAininG THe QuAliTY oF our CommuniTY 12

ouT AnD AbouT: neWS & eVenTS HAPPeninG ArounD SAn DieGo 13

CAlenDer oF eVenTS: Don’T miSS WHAT’S GoinG on in Your CommuniTY 14

people in your neighborhood

mArY ruSSell: PTo PreSiDenT - SAn elijo elemenTArY 13

school news

SAn elijo elemenTArY SCHoolFrom THe PrinCiPAl, neWS & eVenTS 16

SAn elijo miDDle SCHoolneWS & eVenTS 17

SAn mArCoS HiGH SCHoolneWS & eVenTS 17

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CHilD DeVeloPmenT: ASPirATionS SCHool oF leArninG 26

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community lifestyle

gardenNew Beginnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

house and homeTh e Lights are On and Everyone’s Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

l iving greenElectricity from the Sun! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

moneyA Fresh Financial Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Our mission for The Fountain is to connect San Elijo Hills residents to each other and to key resources with the goal of build-ing community in San Elijo Hills and the greater San Marcos area.

We moved to San Elijo Hills in 2001 as part of the first four families to move into the Cedar Crossing development. The Fountain is a great example of what can happen when neighbors build strong relationships and get busy putting their ideas and skills together for the good of the community.

We hope you find this community publica-tion reflective of our excitement to be in San Elijo Hills and our desire to build something that brings us all closer together. We invite you to join in the fun and get involved.

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Food Drive in San elijo Hills

Hometown Realty thanks everyone who participated in the Food Drive they sponsored in December to benefit the North County Food Bank. Your contributions will help make a significant difference for local families and individuals in need.

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jAn 7 WISE

Women in San elijo (WiSe) meets this month on january 7 from 9 -11 am. The meeting will focus on personal goal setting and making vision boards.

Shawna Allard

1-(800) KnoWinG

www.divineknowing.com

jAn 15 San Elijo Scrapbooking Club

San elijo Scrapbooking Club will be held Thursday, january 15 at 7 pm at Cheryl meyer’s house, 1517 brookside Court in Sagewood. bring all of those Christmas cards you received with you to the meeting and find out how to use them for a variety of fun projects! Also, remember to bring one dollar for the “Super Duper Dollar raffle” giveaway. See you there!

Cheryl

(760) 798-1628

[email protected].

jAn 13 San Elijo Hills Women’s Club

San elijo Hills Women’s Club (SeHWC) is a group of women in the community who work together to sup-port philanthropic organi-zations and enjoy building social connections with one another in the process. The next meeting is on Tuesday, january 13 at 7 pm at 1517 brookside Court. All are wel-come.

Carol Clause

[email protected]

jAn 15 Book Mobile

The San Diego County library book mobile will be at the Visitor’s Center from 4-6 pm on Thursday, january 15. Grab a treat at isabelle briens Cafe and pick up new Year’s reading for yourself and your kids. The book mobile is in San elijo Hills on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

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Congratulations Bree Anna Crossman!

A special congratulation goes out to Bree Anna Crossman who recently placed 3rd All Around for her division at the State Gymnastics Meet in Bakersfield. She was also named the State Platinum Vault Champion 12+ with a score of 9.5. Bree Anna lives here in San Elijo Hills and is a sophomore at San Marcos High School. She qualified at Sectionals for the State meet and made the Elite Platinum Division by earning her first all around score at 37+. Only 12 girls out of over 100 were invited to this level from all of Southern California. Bree Anna is now off to conquer level 5. She also placed 3rd on Floor with 9.375, Bars with a 9.1, and Beam 9.325.Bree Anna returned to gymnastics in August after an eight year break to do competitive cheerleading. She is one of the co-captains for the SMHS team and recently made the High School JV Soccer Team. Congratulations Bree Anna for all your hard work!

bree Anna (right) pictured with Coach and owner bernie Weston

of Pacific Coast Gymnastics here in San marcos and Sasha &

Kaycee Amy

I love fresh starts. It’s probably while I love publishing The Fountain. Every month, we get to start over with a blank piece of paper and a fresh start. In fact, this month we started with a completely blank sheet and applied a fresh, updated look to all of our pages. We hope you enjoy rediscovering The Fountain and hope you’ll join us by contributing your stories and ideas in the New Year.

Last year was intense on all kinds of levels and the idea that 2008 is now officially over is exciting news for a lot of people. Sure, nothing magically changed in our real-ity from December 31 to January 1, but somehow just the simple shift from 2008 to 2009 is enough to provide a flicker of hope that the worst is behind us. I think we all feel a sense of uncertainty about 2009….What will it hold? Will the economy start to recover? Will the new administration bring positive change? Will we start to truly embrace our impact on the planet and take action to improve it? Will we make any kind of forward motion in the year ahead?

While the unknown can be scary, it’s actually the best place to be. Think about it. That uncertainty means there is potential. As long as things are up in the air, there is a chance to influence the outcome. We are creatures of habit, though. As much as we might want things to change, we don’t like to change our behavior or patterns. We don’t have time. We’re too tired. We have a myriad of excuses for why we can’t change what we’re doing. Next thing you know, our opportunity for change has passed by and we’re kick-ing ourselves for missing it. We miss out on the ‘new’ because we’re holding onto the ‘old’. What are you most uncertain about in 2009? Is it your finances? Career? Marriage? Health? Whatever that thing is, it is also your biggest opportunity in 2009. It’s the area in your life that has the greatest potential. The trick is to see it as exciting, rather than scary. Suddenly, it becomes an adventure… a start, rather than an end.The New Year is a brand new start. It will be New Year’s Eve again before you know it, but the adventure in between now and then, that’s where the fun of life is….the unknown. Enjoy the fresh start – the blank sheet of paper – the New Year! Make it exactly what you want and enjoy the ride!

Editor’s CornerKAren SmiTH

Out with the Old, In with the New!

What are you most uncertain about in 2009? is it your

finances? Career? marriage? Health? Whatever that

thing is, it is also your biggest opportunity in 2009.


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LUnA Moms Club and Stroller Strides

interested in connecting with other moms? join the local lunA moms Club every Friday at 10 am at the lower Tot lot (by the water feature).

nita marquez

[email protected].

jAn 15 Heart Link networking Dinner

The Heart link network is a relaxed dinner/network-ing gathering for women. They will meet on Tuesday evening january 13 from 7 to 9:30 pm here in San elijo Hills. Attendance is limited to 24 and membership is not required. $20 a person includes dinner.

To reserve your place:

Shirley benton

(760) 744-7244

UPCOMInG EvEnT?

Do you have a book Club, neighborhood bunco, bible Study or other group that meets on a regular basis here in San elijo Hills? or perhaps a special event? let The Fountain help you share the information with our community. Visit www.thefountain-online.com to share your event or email [email protected].

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San Diego Cyclones Baseball Club

The San Diego Cyclones are a travel baseball club based here in the City of San Marcos. This youth baseball pro-gram participates in league play and travels for tournaments. They are led by Coach Jack Pennock who has been training and coaching kids in San Diego for many years. He has a long history in baseball, including the fact that his uncle, Hall of Famer Hank Pennock, played with the 1927 Yankees. The San Diego Cyclones have a lot of fun together and have been winning championship games throughout Southern California. While the club does well in competition, Coach Jack also emphasizes the importance of school and how players can transfer their discipline in baseball to their books. Try-outs are taking place this month at the Cyclones baseball facility located at Valley Christian School at 1350 Discovery St, San Marcos, just behind San Marcos High School. • 13U & 14U team: Saturday, January 17, 12:30 to 2:30 pm • 12U team: Saturday, January 24 & Sunday, January 25, 2:30 - 4:30 pm• 8U & 11U teams: Saturday, January 24 & Sunday, January 25, 12-2 pm

For more information, visit www.cyclonesbaseballclub.com. Please contact Coach Luis Carranza at (619) 972-6144 to confirm you will be coming to tryouts. You can also email him at [email protected].

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CLUBS & EvEnTSVisitor’s Center Building Now For Sale

You will soon notice that the building that we have all come to know as the ‘Visitor’s Center’ is being listed for sale by HomeFed Corp. The developer wanted to make sure residents were aware of their intentions in advance of public notice so it would not raise any unwarranted concerns. The building is for sale and the Visitor’s Center itself will be relocated within San Elijo Hills. The developer is not going anywhere. What they are doing is moving into a smaller space while simultaneously opening up additional space for office/

retail potential in the Town Center. With only a few homes left in inventory right now and the limited num-ber of townhomes to sell in the first phase of the Town Center, the smaller on-site staff simply does not need as much space to operate effectively. The sale of this build-

ing will have the added benefit of opening up additional commercial space in our town square which could potentially come online at the same time as the first phase of the Town Center. In original plans, the building that houses the Visitor’s Center was identified as ideal for a bank, but it’s not likely that a bank would purchase this kind of building in today’s market. With this in mind, there is already a different spot slated for a bank in the Town Center. Many residents have asked about this building throughout the years wondering when it would be put on the market. If you or someone you know is interested in the building, now is a great time to check into it. The building is beautiful with many upgraded details. The unique space does make tenant improvements difficult, but it would make a great executive suite / retail combination, similar to how the space is being used now. After the building sells, the Visitor’s Center will move into a smaller space in the Town Center.

Turkey Classic names new Champion

neighbors from through-out San elijo Hills gathered on Thanksgiving weekend for the traditional Turkey Classic Golf Tournament. What started six years ago as four next door neigh-bors playing golf, has turned into a highly anticipated day of fun! This year there were 32 players with a wide range of golfing skills (or lack thereof). The winner of the Turkey Classic is the player with the highest score. This play-er gets to take home the coveted

“Green jacket” (a women’s blazer from Goodwill that has a tur-key patch sewn onto the front). They also get their name forever engraved onto the tournament trophy.

This year’s title of champion goes to Zoiner Tejada of morgan’s Corner. Zoiner won the tour-nament with an amazing and unmatched score of 116. He took home the green jacket and prom-ises to wear the jacket at various community events throughout the year. if you see someone at an event wearing a green blazer that is clearly too small, stop and introduce yourself as you con-gratulate Zoiner for his amazing golf skills.

The ‘loser’ of the Turkey Classic is the player with the lowest score. This year’s loser was Paul latchford of Promontory ridge with a score of 58.

After an afternoon of golf, the players gather their families and friends and headed over to the Smith house for food, drinks and fun. The Turkey Classic has evolved into a neighborhood tra-dition everyone looks forward to each year. if you didn’t get to par-ticipate this year, put it on your calendar now. The event is on the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year. For details, contact

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A Warning About loan modification Services

If you are behind on mortgage payments, you may be contacted by people offering to to assist you with a loan modification with your lender. Local realtors, Randy and Grace Hood, wanted to make sure that San Elijo Hills residents are aware that many opportunists are taking advantage of the current conditions to earn a quick buck. The Department of Real Estate warns, “You must be very careful if you are asked to pay for any of these [loan modification] services in advance, whether in cash, check or by charging your credit card. First, California Civil Code Section 2945, which regulates ‘foreclosure consultants’, forbids anyone who falls under the definition of a ‘foreclosure consultant’, as well as a real estate licensee, from collecting any advance fees for these types of services if a Notice of Default has been recorded against your property.” For a Real Estate Licensee in the state of California to take any money in advance for performing a service, they have to obtain a special approval from the Department of Real Estate and as of December, there were only eleven brokers in the entire state licensed in this fashion. A legitimate service will charge you $300-$500 to review your case and then give you the likelihood of success before proceeding - nobody can guarantee results. The rules and guidelines are changing all the time. If your lender has recorded a notice of default, do not pay an advance fee to anyone. There are non-profit agencies that can assist you without charging you a fee and real estate brokers who can represent you for a fee to be paid AFTER they have completed their work.

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San Elijo Students Recognized

Several elementary and middle school students in San Marcos were recently recognized for their participation in a recycled holiday ornament contest. Students used egg cartons, spools, straws, cardboard, plastic containers, broken toys, junk mail and newspapers to create beautiful “green” holiday ornaments. More than 10,000 students in San Marcos were invited to par-ticipate. The contest winners were announced at the 17th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the San Marcos Civic Center. Two residents from San Elijo Hills were among the winners. Kaimana Bright in 4th grade at San Elijo Elementary took first place in the 3rd – 6th grade category and Juliana Liebentritt, also in 4th grade, took 2nd place in the same category. A special congratulations goes to these girls for helping to promote environ-mental awareness during the holiday season.

Top row l to r: braden Clark, noelle Clark, Karina manley, Kevin Galvez, Anahi Chang Kang

bottom row l to r: Kaimana bright, Ariana barcoma, juliana liebentritt, Sarah

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Local Realtor Obtains Certified Short-Sale Professional Designation

Mary Maloney, Owner of Hometown Realty here in San Elijo Hills, was recently awarded the Certified Short-Sale Professional (CSP) designation. Receiving this designation will enable her to better serve those in our com-munity that find themselves in difficult positions as we move into 2009. Mary joins a select and growing group of real estate agents who have recog-nized the importance of providing this value-added service to their clients. Unlike normal real estate transactions, a short-sale requires particular care and additional work to be completed smoothly and, if done improperly, may cause the homeowner to go into foreclosure. In today’s increasingly com-petitive real estate market, these trained agents set themselves apart with the knowledge and tools to assess a homeowner’s situation and properly guide them and the buyer of the property through all the necessary approval processes required to short sale a home. For a free preliminary assessment of your home, contact Mary Maloney, your local Certified Short-Sale Professional at (760) 855-1424.

Paint the Town Red!

jAn 23 7:00 pm, Twin oaks Golf Course

San Elijo Elementary School invites you to “Paint the Town Red” on January 23 at 7 pm. The proceeds from this night out on the town will benefit the

school. The evening will be a lavish cocktail reception with food stations, a DJ and dancing, gaming tables, raffles and a silent auction of Teacher Experiences. A live auction will also be held which will include coveted reserved parking spaces at the school, a night of gaming at your own home, and a hotel stay in Laughlin. Most importantly, the event is a great time to show your support of our community schools and to have fun! Red attire is encouraged! The advanced ticket price is $50 per person. Tickets purchased after January 12 will go up to $60 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Irene Defesche at (760) 798-2414 or [email protected].

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San Elijo Hills Community Tree Lighting

Residents of San Elijo Hills gathered on December 5 in the Town Square to celebrate the lighting of the holiday tree. It was a fantastic turnout and everyone had a great time indulging in festive cook-ies, hot chocolate and hot apple cider as they gath-

ered to visit with neighbors and get into the spirit of the season. Many residents reminisced about the first year the tree was planted. Back then you couldn’t even see the tree in the crowd because it was so small. This year the tree towered over the crowd with over 8000 lights adorning its branches. Donations were also collected for Straight from the Heart, a local non-profit that provides support for foster children.


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jAn 3 begins at 9:00 am, San marcos Community Center

The City of San Marcos Community Services Department will sponsor a Discover San Marcos Hike on Saturday, January 3. The hike will begin at 9 am; however, participants can start signing in at 8:30 am. This will be an easy, four-mile hike on urban trails that will follow the rail trail, pass through the new Hollandia Park and explore the trails near Mulberry Park. All hikers should wear hiking shoes and bring water and trail snacks. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be on a maximum six-foot leash at all times. Hikers should meet at the outdoor hearth at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Parking is available in the adja-cent parking structure. For more information, please call Susan La Joie at (760) 744-9000, ext. 3508 or Ron Vinluan at ext. 3535.

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San marcos Community Services will present “just us Girlz!” on Saturday, january 24 from 9 am to 2 pm at the San marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. registration deadline is Friday, january 23. “just us Girlz” is a special personal enrichment event is for girls ages 11 to 16 years. Girls will receive hair and age-appropriate make-up tips from professionals, learn how to be a better communicator, do a photo shoot, have lunch and model in a mini-fashion show. The cost is $25 per girl for resi-dents and $30 for non-residents and includes a goodie bag for each participant. Those signing up with a friend will save $5. Family and friends are invited to view the mini-fashion show at 2 pm. For more information, please call (760) 744-9000.

Construction Started on new Double Peak Park

City of San Marcos and San Elijo Hills officials gathered on December 10 to officially break ground on the new 200-acre Double Peak Park and Open Space Area, located off of San Elijo Road and Double Peak Drive. The park will provide access to the largest public open space area in San Marcos when completed in the Summer of 2009.

Amenities will include several observation areas, a natural amphitheatre, interpretive kiosks, adventure play equipment, shade structure, picnic tables, a caretaker’s residence, restrooms and parking. Trails connecting with the Ridgeline Trail and Discovery Lake will also be part of the park development.

“Double Peak Park will soon become a regional attraction,” said Community Services Director Craig Sargent-Beach. “Not only are the views from this park phenomenal, but the amenities provide something for everyone to enjoy.”

Double Peak Park is one of five new parks being added by the City in an ambitious effort to provide five acres of parkland for every 1,000 San Marcos residents. The Park’s construction is being funded through a development agree-ment with San Elijo Hills Corporation. The City will be contributing some of the recreational amenities such as the shaded picnic area, the adventure play equipment and the interpretive kiosks. For more information, please call Craig Sargent-Beach at (760) 744-9000.

Contestants Sought for Miss San Marcos and Miss Teen San Marcos Pageant

Contestants are being sought for the annual miss San marcos and miss Teen San marcos Pageant, which will take place on Saturday, February 21 at the San marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Applications are available at the Community Center. The deadline to register is Wednesday, january 14. Young ladies 17 years of age who are high school seniors through ladies 22 years of age who have resided in San marcos for the past six months are eligible to enter the miss San marcos Pageant. Teens between 13 and 17 years of age who have resided in San marcos for the past six months are eligible to enter the 2009 miss Teen San marcos Pageant. The winner of the San marcos Pageant will serve as an ambassador for the community for the upcoming year. Along with the queen, princesses will be selected by the judging panel during the pageant. Prizes and gifts are awarded to the queen and her court courtesy of the local business community. For more information, please call

(760) 744-9000.

DID yOU knOW?The Fountain sends out emails once a month to promote the activities going on in and around San elijo Hills. Are you signed up to receive the email? if not, go to our website at www.thefountain-online.com so you don’t miss the next one.

Save The Date!

This year’s San Elijo Middle School Golf Tournament & Dinner will be held on Saturday, May 2 at Lake San Marcos Country Club. For event details and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.sesptogolfclassic.golfreg.com


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Mary Russell and her family moved to San Elijo Hills five years ago from Rancho Carrillo. Mary and Mel have been married for about 17 years. They have three daughters. Brittany (15) is a freshman at San Marcos High. She

plays school and club volleyball. Kaitlin (12) is a 7th grader at San Elijo Middle. She enjoys dancing at San Elijo Dance Academy. Allison (9) is in 4th grade at San Elijo Elementary

and enjoys playing soccer. Mary and Mel are both Registered Nurses. Mel is in management at Balboa Naval Medical Center. Mary works with trauma doc-tors at Palomar Medical Center. Her

job works out great by giving her the flexibility to work while the girls are in school. But the girls aren’t the only ones in school…Mary is currently working on her Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner.

Mary has served as President of the San Elijo Elementary PTO

for two years now. She knows it’s

important to take an active role at the schools and it’s been great for both her and her girls. Mary loves working with the parent volunteers who make up the PTO board as well as the administration and Principal McDonell. “The greatest reward of being PTO President has been realizing what an amazing community we live in. We are so fortunate to have the ongoing donations of both time and support from individuals, families and businesses in the community. If it weren’t for parent involvement and the generous support of the community, SEES wouldn’t have so many of the programs our kids enjoy – art, music, science and technology.” (Mary)

The hardest part of being the PTO President is trying to please every-one and to keep the money flowing in while not overwhelming everyone with activities and fundraisers. It’s a delicate balance, but each year parents step up and offer what they can and Mary has been amazed to see all that can be accomplished.

Serving on the PTO Board is something Mary encourages all parents to consider because it’s such a rewarding experience. A lot of times people are scared of the time commitment of taking a leadership role. When you look at Mary, your excuses seem to fade. As a mother of three busy girls at three different schools, a working Registered Nurse, and a woman pursuing her Masters, Mary demonstrates what it means to be an active participant in the community. “You’re never on your own. Everyone steps up and does their part.” (Mary)

plays school and club volleyball. Kaitlin (12) is a 7th grader at San Elijo Middle. She enjoys dancing at San Elijo Dance Academy. Allison (9) is in 4th grade at San Elijo Elementary

and enjoys playing soccer. Mary and Mel are both Registered Nurses. Mel is in management at Balboa Naval Medical Center. Mary works with trauma doc-tors at Palomar Medical Center. Her

job works out great by giving her the flexibility to work while the girls are in school. But the girls aren’t the only ones in school…Mary is currently working on her Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner.

Mary has served as President of the San Elijo Elementary PTO

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Maintaining the Quality of Our Community

CHriS orlAnDo: CiTY CounCil Unfortunately, the effects of the national housing crisis are visible on many streets in our community. A “bank-owned” For Sale sign in an overgrown yard has become an all too familiar sight. The City of San Marcos is taking a proactive approach to ensuring that these properties do not become a nuisance in our neighborhoods.

In July 2008, the State Legislature passed and the Governor signed SB 1137, which gives government entities the ability to impose fines of up to $1,000 a day on owners of foreclosed homes for fail-ing to maintain the property. At my request, the City of San Marcos has begun to inform the banks and other owners of foreclosed properties in the City of their responsibility to maintain the home properly and of the City’s intention to impose these fines. So far, the holders of bank-owned properties have been responsive; however, the City continues to monitor the situation closely and to respond quickly when a resident expresses a concern about the maintenance of a bank-owned property in their neighborhood.

The renting of residential homes as rooming houses has been another source of concern for residents. In August, a new rooming house ordinance went into effect that the City Council enacted last year to address how many

individuals may live in a single family home at one time. The ordinance is intended to help curb excessive night-time noise, additional neighborhood traffic and lack of street parking in residential neighborhoods that often accompany a house that is being rented to several individuals. The purpose of this new law is to help preserve the residential character of San Marcos neighborhoods, to maintain the quality of life that residents expect, and to prevent single family homes from being used in a commercial manner.

While foreclosed homes and rooming houses pose particular problems, the City is also examining how to address situations where a house is simply not maintained at an appropriate level. This year the City Council will con-sider a new property appearance ordinance intended to strengthen its code enforcement ability as it addresses maintenance and other property appear-ance problems. These types of problems within neighborhoods can be very complicated, so the new ordinance deserves careful consideration when it comes before the Council this year.

While many of these issues can and should be addressed first by the homeowners’ association, the City of San Marcos is also an important resource. In addition to working with the homeowners association, if a bank-owned property in your neighborhood is not being properly maintained, or you are having difficulty with a possible rooming house or other similar problems in your neighborhood, contact the City’s Code Enforcement Hotline at (760) 744-1050, ext. 3206.

During the current challenging economic environment, maintaining the quality of life in our community by proactively addressing these types of issues needs to remain a top priority.

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2009 Carlsbad marathon and Half marathon

The Carlsbad marathon and Half marathon take place on Sunday, january

25. over 10,000 runners and walkers from all over the uS and many

foreign countries will participate in the race weekend festivities. The

26.2 and 13.1-mile courses feature spectacular views, traveling through

trendy Carlsbad Village, along historic Pacific Coast Highway and past

sandy beaches and picturesque lagoons. over 23 live bands will enter-

tain and motivate the runners. both races start and finish at Westfield

Shoppingtown Plaza Camino real in Carlsbad, the marathon starting at

6am and the half marathon at 7:30am.

The Carlsbad marathon and Half marathon benefit 17 charities that raise

funds and awareness through their association with the race weekend’s

events. many race participants “run for a reason” by fundraising for one or

more of the organizations, according to lynn Flanagan, race director and

president of in motion, inc.

The race weekend also includes the Keebler Kids marathon mile, a one-

mile fun run for children age 12 and under, as well as the Health and Fitness

expo. The mile run is set for 8 am on Saturday, january 24, at leGolAnD®

California in Carlsbad. The expo will take place on Friday, january 23

(2 pm to 6 pm), Saturday, january 24 (10 am to 5 pm) and Sunday, january

25 (7am to noon) under the big Top at the Westfield Shoppingtown Plaza

Camino real, located at 6215 el Camino real in Carlsbad. For more infor-

mation regarding the Carlsbad marathon, the Carlsbad Half marathon or

the Keebler Kids marathon mile,visit www.carlsbadmarathon.com or call

(760) 692-2900.

DiSneY’S HiGH SCHool muSiCAl: THE ICE TOUR

Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour skates into San Diego from January 28 through February 1. The only production to showcase the story, music and choreography of both hit Disney Channel Original Movies, The Ice Tour will now feature a high-energy High School Musical 3: Senior Year Special Bonus Experience, exclusive to The Ice Tour ticket holders. The video and live-action pre-show bonus experience includes behind-the-scenes footage from the new movie High School Musical 3: Senior Year and a one-of-a-kind sing-a-long dance party. Produced by Feld Entertainment and Emmy® Award-winning director Kenny Ortega, The Ice Tour extravaganza features a live celebration of songs, dance and team-spirited fun including popular story moments with the East High Wildcat classmates. World and national skating champions portray the popular characters and perform to the chart-topping tunes with signature choreography made popular in the Emmy® Award-winning Disney Channel Original Movies. Show Times are Wednesday, January 28 at 7:30 pm; Thursday, January 29 at 7:30 pm.; Friday, January 30 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, January 31 at 11 am., 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday, February 1 at 11 am and 3:30 pm. Ticket prices range from $16.50 to $54.50. For more information about the show and tickets, please visit www.DisneyOnIce.com or call Ticketmaster at (619) 220-6600.

House Beautiful – Home Show

jAn 22-25 Del mar Fairgounds

The House Beautiful – Home Show will take place in O’Brien Hall, Activity Center and Wyland Center at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on the weekend of January 23-25. Friday and Saturday the show opens from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday it will be open from 10 am to 5 pm The show features home improvement products and services offered by local business-es. This year’s show will have a ‘green’ theme and will highlight businesses that offer environmental products. Admission is free, but parking costs $9. For more information, visit www.sdfair.com.

Emergency (Police, Fire, Paramedic) 911

San Marcos Sheriff’s Station (Administration) (760) 510-5200

San Marcos Sheriff (non-emergency) (760) 510-5200

San Marcos Fire Department (non-emergency) (760) 744-1050 x3405

San Marcos Crime Tip Line (answering machine) (760) 510-5200

Graffiti Hotline (760) 591-9100

Crime Awareness Unit (neighborhood watch) (760) 744-1050 x3111

Public Works Department (streets, flooding) (760) 752-7550

Animal Control (escondido Humane Society) (760) 888-2275

Walter’s Management Company (HoA) (760) 431-2522

San Elijo Hills Community Director (760) 798-9015

The Fountain (800) 497-1309

Women’s Resource Center (crisis, rape, abuse) (760) 757-3500

Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453

Scripps Memorial Hospital (encinitas) (760) 753-6501

Palomar Medical Center (escondido) (760) 739-3000

Tri-City Medical Center (oceanside) (760) 724-8411

Poison Control (800) 222-1222

Join us on campus for an Admissions Open House:

Sat., Jan. 10th

Firmly rooted in academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement, Pacifi c Ridge School inspires students to be lifelong learners who act with compassion and integrity. Students will be well prepared not only for college, but for all the life that comes after.

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SEES PTO ExECUTIvE BOARD MEETInG, 6pm, Community room

HEART LInk nETWORkInG DInnER, 7-9:30pm, contact Shirley benton, (760) 744-7244

WOMEn OF SAn ELIjO MEETInG, 9am, contact Shawna at (800) KnoWinG

jAnuArY 13 - TueS jAnuArY 15 - THur jAnuArY 16 - SAT

SAn ELIjO MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO executive board meeting, 1pm

SAn ELIjO HILLS WOMEn’S CLUB, 7pm, [email protected]

SAn DIEGO COUnTy LIBRARy “BOOk MOBILE”, 4-6pm, Visitors Center parking lot.

SAn ELIjO SCRAPBOOkInG CLUB, 7pm, contact (760) 798-1628 or [email protected]

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CyCLOnES BASEBALL TRyOUTS, 12:30pm, contact (619) 972-6144 or [email protected]

PAInT THE TOWn RED, San elijo elementary School benefit, Twin oaks Golf Club

CyCLOnES BASEBALL TRyOUTS, 12:30pm, contact (619) 972-6144 or [email protected]

APRIL 25 - 2nd Annual SeeS County Fair

MAy 2 - 5th Annual SemS Golf Tournament & Dinner

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SEES Students seize the opportunity to blend democracy and journalism

PrinCiPAl : lYnDA mCDonell The SEES News Network is sending a reporter to the Inauguration of Barack Obama this month. The student run video news production network, supported by the SEES PTO and guided by teachers Mr. Faulkner and Mr. Hogan, is working on assignments for the field reporter, Principal Lynda McDonell. She will be attending the Martin Luther King Jr. Day festivities, the Inauguration Day celebration, and the Pennsylvania Inaugural Ball.Fifth grade SEES News Network students are currently making their assignments for Mrs. McDonell. They will ask her to videotape all of the activities and interview other visitors to Washington, D.C. Mr. Versteeg, second grade teacher, will also be attending the festivities.

Upon her return, the SEES News Network will interview Mrs. McDonell and edit the videos to create a special edition of SEES News. The theme of the Inauguration is A New Birth of Freedom, a line from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. The special edition will feature stories and photographs that depict the theme.Several third grade students wrote letters to President-elect Obama with suggestions for his presidency. Topics included the environment, poverty, taxes, and education. These student letters will become part of the special edition as well. All of us at SEES are incredibly proud of these budding journalists and their willingness to utilize their first amendment rights to write to their president. It is a tremendous reminder that they are fortunate to live in a country that respects their views and expects their participation.You can view the special edition of SEES News after January 26th when it is released to the students.

jAn 5 PTo executive board meeting 6:00 pm – All are welcome and encour-aged to come!

jAn 5 mom’s Prep night 6:00 pm – join fellow SeeS moms in doing teacher prep work

jAn 9 no Flag Salute

jAn 15 Final Geography bee (4/5 grades) 2pm

jAn 16 Family math night – put on by our won-derful SeeS staff

jAn 20 Dad’s Prep night 6:30 pm – join fellow SeeS dads in doing teacher prep work

jAn 23 Paint the Town red – A special parent night at Twin oaks Golf Club

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Feb 13 jump rope for Heart – Sharpen up those jump roping skills and get ready for fun for a great cause!

Feb 20 Dads, uncles or grandfathers, get out those dancing shoes and invite your girls to the annual father/daughter dance, which will be “A night to

remember”.

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Country Fair – A message from our Country Fair Committee Chair

WAnTED! ALL SAn ELIjO HILLS RESIDEnTS!

Although our 2nd Annual SEES Country Fair isn’t until April 25th, our committees are already in full swing! We are actively seeking residents and business partners who are willing to donate goods and services for the auction/raffle portion of our event or to make a financial contribution as a Sponsor of the Fair.Do you know anyone in your personal network or family who might be interested in donating a gift of service? Please contact the Committee Chair at [email protected] or call Karen Morton (760) 801-0839 with any questions, donations or to become a volunteer. Mark your calendars today!!!

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Thank you to our Community Partners

The SEES PTO would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their recent and generous support of our school:

NYPD Pizza – for our successful dine out.

Michelle Martin – for her dona-tion of the graphic design for the spirit wear flyers

Get Involved!

Volunteers are needed for the Jump Rope for Heart and Father Daughter Dance. If you are interested, please email [email protected].

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SEMS PTO Executive Board Meeting

The SEMS PTO Executive Board invites you to join us for our monthly PTO meeting on Tuesday, January 13 from 1-2:15 pm. The meeting location will be posted in the SEMS main office next to the guest sign in sheet.

Disneyland!

The 7th grade students from SEMS Band will be performing at Disneyland on Wednesday, January 21. For more information visit www.sanelijomusic.com.

Save the Date!

SEMS’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner will be held Saturday, May 2 at Lake San Marcos Country Club. Please plan to join us! For event details and spon-sorship opportunities, please visit www.sesptogolfclassic.golfreg.com.

eScrip

Please make sure you register or update your membership with eScrip. With this program you can designate San Elijo Middle school to benefit from your regular personal and professional purchas-es. It’s the easiest thing to do and a wonderful way to ensure that you contribute to your school regularly and with no effort at all. Go to www.escrip.com to sign up or to update your status.

buiCK invitational baseball Fundraiser

The SMHS Baseball program is selling tickets to the Buick Invitational Golf Tournament. The tick-ets are five for $75 or $15 each. Please support the Knight’s Baseball program by making your purchase today. We appreciate your assistance in helping us reach our goal of 125+ and selling the tickets to benefit our program. 100% of the profit will go directly to baseball at SMHS. You may contact Head Coach Jeff Dufek at (760) 290-2275 or [email protected] or the baseball boosters directly at [email protected] for more information on how to receive your tickets.

Back to Back Valley League Championships

The San Marcos High School Freshman football team, led by head coach Gary Keeton, recently won their second Valley League championship in the past two years. Before last years 2007 championship, the Knights had not won a football Championship in 15 years. In 2007 the Knights finished 9-1 with a 5-0 Valley League record. This 2008 season, the Freshman Knights finished 7-1-2 with a 4-0-2 Valley League record.

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I always think of the New Year as a time to let go of the past and embrace the now. Too many of us are so consumed with the past that

we allow it to distract us from the things that matter the most; the health and happiness of our families and our own personal love of life. Many of us will agree that 2008 was one of the most difficult years that we have ever had to endure. I too faced incredible challenges both as a busi-ness owner/employer and in my own personal life. I watched in disbelief as my investment portfolio and those of my close friends/clients shrank at an unprecedented rate. I quickly realized that I had to make some hard deci-sions to figure out what path to take. I could either dwell on the past and focus on what was, or spend my time focused on what is and what will be. I chose the latter and have never looked back. In this installment I hope to share with you some helpful ways to apply this to your life both in and out of the garden.

For most of us, letting go of the past seems to be extremely difficult. We spend countless hours obsessing over things that have no importance in our daily lives and only serve to interfere with our ability to live in the now. I call these things distractions. We need to learn how to let go of these distractions and get on with the business of living. How do we do that you ask? We begin by embracing reality. For all of us our new “reality” will involve some level of change. Change is a good thing and can help us cope with new challenges in our day-to-day lives. Let’s face it, unless you are among the few that profited from the economic meltdown on Wall Street, then your net worth is a heck of a lot less now than it was just a few short months ago. That is what I am calling reality. Believe it or not, a strong dose of reality is a good thing. It allows us to distinguish the things in our lives that have meaning, from that which is unnecessary or simply burdensome. We need to stop living to impress other people and stop seeking the approval of anyone but ourselves. How on earth does any of this pertain to landscape and gardening you ask? Well, hang on, I’m about to share that with you.

The Blank SlateIf you have purchased a new home with-in the last 12 months or are

about the purchase a new home, then I am writing this section specifically for you. The only assumption that I am making is that you no longer have seemingly endless amounts of money to spend on landscape, nor will you be paying for your landscape from an equity line of credit. That said, let’s get on with the business of reality. What do you do if you are staring at dirt and have 6-12 months to get your landscaping done? Firstly, don’t panic. Secondly, pick up the phone and call Harmony Landscape at (760) 736-4767. We will be glad to meet with you to discuss your landscape needs. I always suggest that my clients get a professional landscape plan done. This involves prioritizing your needs and wants and getting your ideas (along with our creative input) down on paper. The Landscape Plan is critical to achieving success with your project. You will know what is in and what is outside the project scope. You will own the plan and can select to have other licensed landscape contractors bid on your project. You will also have the ability to break your project into phases that make budgetary sense based on your new definition of reality. And guess what,

that’s OK. Who cares if you have to wait 6-12 months to build the outdoor kitchen your have always wanted? Answer: no one.

I like to take a much more practical approach to landscape that reflects the current economic boat we are all in. I respect and appreciate the hard earned dollars that you will be investing in your landscape. Through care-

ful planning and preparation we will be able to work together to achieve just the look your heart desires without breaking your budget or wasting money on something that is just going to have to be ripped-out and re-done in a few years anyway.

The Rip-out/Re-doSo you have just moved into a home

that was landscaped (probably very badly) and want to make some changes, or you are just plain tired of looking at work that you have had done a while ago. Regardless of your situation, you need to take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Then pick up the phone and call Harmony Landscape for a complementary consultation at

(760) 736-4767. We will take an assessment of your current landscape, soil conditions, and irrigation/drainage systems and will be able to make suggestions as to what are the critical items you should be focused on. Every situation is different. You could simply want a specific planter area in the back yard addressed, or you may want a beautiful tree planted in the front yard. Whatever your situation is, we can meet and discuss it. We will suggest that you make a list of your landscape needs and wants, and will work with you to budget accordingly.

Once again, taking on smaller projects over an extended period of time is perfectly normal based on our new shared reality. We are here to help you get the most out of your landscape budget and get on with the business of living.

Until next time, Happy New Year and Happy Gardening!


The Lights are On and Everyone’s HomeJanuary is often a month where people stay in and don’t socialize as much

as they normally would during the spring and summer time. This year, why not buck the trend and entertain at home? You could plan a gourmet event for less than the price of an entrée at an exclusive restaurant, and cre-ate a get-together to suit your current lifestyle, whether you’re single, a stay-at-home mom, part of an empty-nester couple or somewhere in between.

One imaginative event my neighbor recently attended was a daytime cookie-decorating party. Although the festivi-ties were specifically geared towards mothers and daughters, this is great fun for any child three years of age and up. Having a dessert decorating theme would make any play date more special. When pre-planning, however, don’t feel like you need to whip up your cook-ies, cupcakes or brownies from scratch. (Occasionally, I drop off extra pas-tries that I bake to close neighbors; no one complains that they’re from a mix when they’re fresh out of the oven!) Have them pre-baked (or pre-bought) and ready to go, along with a “design bar” of frostings, sprinkles and candy accents. Provide some small spatulas, paper plates and a work area sized for the little ones, and fun is guaranteed to ensue! While in the planning stages, remember to consult with the parents of any invitee; food allergies are on the rise, and peanuts, peanut butter or certain other ingredients are potentially dangerous. Addressing these concerns beforehand means that everyone can relax, have a good time and be their own baking expert.

Gourmet television has exploded in the past few years, and there are numerous shows onscreen with a devoted audience of amateur armchair foodies. Why not bring your favorite “must eat TV” to life and have a soiree to screen – or pay homage to – your beloved program? Play a mini-marathon of shows, and serve dishes from episodes past. Encourage guests to bring their favorite recipe as well. This is especially fun for competition-based programming such as the Iron Chef franchise and Bravo’s Top Chef. Both shows have a cult following that has seen the rise of viewing parties, some with improvised challenges. A few years ago, I attended a hilarious “White

Trash Iron Chef ” competition where the secret ingredient was Spam. Everyone outdid themselves trying to devise a winning recipe, and kitschy vintage cookbooks were handed out as prizes. It’s one of the more memo-rable parties I’ve ever been to, probably because perfection was not an issue so everyone let loose and had genuine fun whipping up offbeat meals. With

all the external pressure going on in the world today, a bit of low-stakes culi-nary creativity is an inspired diversion and an entertaining night in.

Perhaps you’d like to try something new, and learn a complex dish with a few of your friends. There’s plenty of seri-ous gastronomes like Martha Stewart, Mario Battali and Emeril Lagasse who can guide your next real-life recipe party. Pick a dish, have everyone bring ingredients and get together to learn as you watch a recorded episode. Think of this as a Williams Sonoma-type of cooking class at home. It’s a good idea to have some snacks in case the dish isn’t entirely a success, but the aim is

to become skilled at something new, not achieve instant perfection. With your neighbors around you, the chance of prevailing can only increase exponentially – unless there are literally too many cooks in the kitchen. Keeping the number of guests down in this instance is recommended!

Ultimately, there is nothing simpler than throwing a pot-luck meal and having visitors arrive with an assigned item. It’s economical, quick to organize, and any social event always improves with food! Whether it’s to just catch up or have an informal networking session, this is the fastest and easiest way to take time out and see friends without disrupting everyone’s schedule. And as everyone knows, sometimes the best times are the most spontaneous ones.

So start this New Year right by not letting old and new acquain-tances be forgotten. Have an epicurean experience with your friends and neighbors tailored to your particular interests. It’s a fantastic way of staying connected – and contented – while awaiting the return of warmer weather.

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Many homes in San Elijo Hills already harness the sun’s energy to heat their pools, but have you ever considered generating your own electricity? Perhaps the idea of solar electricity brings to mind images of hippies liv-ing in harmony in a commune. However, these days solar electricity has become very mainstream, especially in today’s world of rising energy prices and insecure sources of energy. You can see solar panels generating electric-ity at schools, apartment buildings and even local businesses such as Stone Brewery just down the road. In fact, even the utility companies generate solar electricity these days. They also buy solar electricity from homeowners like you. Why not set yourself up to harness solar energy from your own home?The basic idea for a home solar electric system is this:

You put solar panels on your roof; they collect the sun’s energy and produce electricity that is pumped back into the electric company’s power grid. The electric company then buys this excess electricity during the day from you.

At night when the sun is down, you buy electricity from the utility company. You basically pump power out to the electric company’s grid dur-ing day and get it back at night. In a way, it’s kind of like banking electricity with the utility company during the day that you can use at a later time when the sun is not out or when you need more electricity than your solar power system is producing.

In the end, you just pay for the “net” amount of electricity that you use over the course of a year. “Net” just means the amount of electricity you use minus the amount that your solar panels generate.

There are a lot of reasons why solar makes sense. It is clean energy and reduces carbon emissions for a cleaner environment. It provides a path to less reliance on foreign countries for energy; less reliance on fossil fuels like oil, coal, natural gas; and less reliance on nuclear energy. Solar power is just the “right” thing to do. And, it’s an energy source that is perfect for many homeowners in San Elijo Hills.

Next time you draw the blinds to keep the sun from beating through the window, think about all that wasted energy and then imagine putting it to good work. It’s a great time to get serious about solar power.

Robert Morse is the president of SunCal Solar, Incorporated. SunCal Solar specializes in designing, installing, and maintaining solar power systems.Robert holds bachelors and masters degrees in electrical engineering (BSEE, MSEE).

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A Fresh Financial OutlookHere’s a new thought. Instead of spending time on the

state of this last financial year, let’s see how we can look at this next year in a fresh new way. How can we get a better handle on our household finances? What can we do to motivate ourselves in ways we haven’t before? What can we learn about our money that will set a positive tone for the year ahead?

One thing to remember is that there’s plenty of informa-tion out there to help. But in today’s information rich society, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and possibly discouraged. Before you wade in too deep, let’s think about the different aspects of making financial changes and some tips that can help along the way.

Let’s face it. We are creatures of habit. But we are also capable of making changes in our lives and finances. The question is whether the need to change is great enough for us to act. Change is more likely and lasting if you have man-ageable goals, are self-motivated, and have a plan of action.

Establish goals. Assessing your financial needs may seem daunting. So start with some basic goals first and build on them as you go. Each goal should be clearly defined, measurable, and realistic for your current situation. As an example, say you want to add a goal of consistently paying your bills on time starting next month. You’ll need to know enough about your bills (i.e. amounts and due dates) and your income to determine if that goal is realistic. You may discover that having a bill paying schedule is enough to meet your goal.

Focus on the whats and whys of motivation: Take 5 minutes to write down all the reasons why the goal is impor-tant to you and what it will do for your finances. For the goal above, the “why” could be spending less time worrying about your bills or the peace of mind knowing you can pay them on time. The “what” is simplifying your bill paying activities and avoiding paying extra fees and interest. Think about your whats and whys. These will help transform your goal from a

plan into action, and help you cope if you get side-tracked.Know what you have already and build on it. Make a list of the tools

and information you already have to support your financial goal (i.e. monthly statements, receipts, bills, other worksheets). Determine what else is needed to put a plan in place. Talk it through with your spouse or someone else you trust in these matters. A plan of action need not be elaborate; just some-thing that helps you stay on track over time and keeps you accountable to your goal.

Last Quick Tip: Have a notebook or one place to write these financial plans down. This becomes your way of communicating what’s important in your finances. As you make progress, write that down too so you can cel-ebrate and build on your successes.

Chris Norita is a budget specialist, f inancial organizer, and owner of Budget $ense. You can contact her at (760)715-0452 or [email protected]. Initial consultations are always complimentary.

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Michael Bosse, a pharmacist who lives here in San Elijo Hills, has started a new business that acts as your personal pharmacist. The concept was years in the making and the business officially opened its doors in October of 2008. A1c Rx is a specialty pharmacy for people with diabetes and other chronic diseases. They have three pharma-cists and three technicians who are specially trained and work directly with prescribers and insurance companies to provide patients with all of their pharmaceutical needs. They even deliver the medi-cations free to your home on a regular basis. A1c Rx has two convenient locations in Carlsbad and Encinitas. The closest to San Elijo Hills is the Carlsbad office on the corner of Melrose and Palomar Airport Road.

Here’s how it works. A patient schedules a no-cost appointment where a clinical pharmacist at A1c Rx meets individually with them for 45 minutes in a private medical suite. They discuss the patient’s pharmacy needs and do a complete medication review, checking for interactions, side effects and opportunities for cost savings. A1c Rx then processes and coordinates medi-cations and refills with both the physician and insurance company. After all is said and done, they home-deliver everything to the patient on a regular basis. There is no extra cost for either the consultation or the home delivery. The patient is only responsible for usual co-pays and requested OTC (over

direct interaction with their environment. Aspirations School is filled with opportunities for students to interact with their environment and to see themselves and their creativity reflected in their surroundings. One room where you see this most is the art room where children create masterpieces from simple yet unique materials. The arts foundation of the school is evi-dent throughout the facility.

Aspirations School offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten. Whether six months old or kindergarten-aged, there is a place within Aspirations School for your child. ‘Classrooms’ are set up for the different age groups and each has a very warm and home-like feel. The ‘family feel’ of the facility no doubt stems from the fact that Aspirations is a family-owned business. It is owned by the Heims and their three adult children. Katherine Bond who lives here in San Elijo Hills is the daughter of the Executive Director, Theresa Heim. Katherine’s two children attend Aspirations and it’s great for them to get to see ‘grandma’ on a daily basis. Theresa spent her career working in childhood development, most recently serving as the Deputy Director for Children and Youth Programs at Camp Pendleton. Aspirations School is truly a dream come true for her. She is extremely proud of what they have created working together and the team that they have developed. The teachers and staff are genuinely dedicated to developing the lifetime learner in each child and the environment is as wonderful for the staff as it is for the students.

If you are looking for a stimulating and peaceful environment for your child, Aspirations is definitely worth your consideration. A few openings are still available, particularly in the kindergarten program. If your child would benefit from an intimate environment, small class size and a hands-on experiential approach to learning, give Aspirations a call. It’s not too late to enroll.

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Michael is very dedicated as a pharmacist to making a difference in people’s lives by helping them manage what at times can be difficult medication regimens. His goal is to help patients better manage their medications from both a clinical and a logistical standpoint. With conditions such as diabetes on the rise, patients can immediately benefit from having their own personal pharmacist – sim-plifying the process, understanding the various medications, delivering all of the medications and testing supplies, providing one-on-one personal-ized consultations, and even helping choose the appropriate OTC medications based on one’s individual needs.

A1c Rx uses the latest technologies to help them be efficient. They own a “robot” called Max that fills and processes out medications which allows the pharmacists to spend more time with patients. The process also raises accuracy for counting and dosage. They are excited to be the first pharmacy in San Diego County to have the machine.

Michael lives in Promontory Ridge with his wife, Lisa, and their two boys, Gavin (5) & Quinn (2) here in San Elijo Hills. He’s excited to have A1c Rx off the ground and to see that it is truly working for patients. It makes him feel good to know he’s a vital part of a patient’s healthcare team. If you take multiple medications or are looking for a way to simplify and manage your pharmaceutical needs, Michael is very easy going and would be happy to talk with you and answer any questions.

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