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VOLUME 8. NUMBER 12 www.thefountain-online.com december 2010 Note:Not an official publication of San Elijo Hills Development Company, its Guest Builders or the San Elijo Hills Community Association 5th Annual San Elijo Hills 5K! Are You Ready? The Academy at San Elijo is proud to bring you the 5th Annual San Elijo Hills 5K “Toughest 5K in North County” on Saturday, January 8, 2011. You can walk or run the course, but one way or the other, get off the couch with a healthy start to the New Year! This run has become a community tradition here in San Elijo thanks to the dedication of a variety of residents. Page 8 Season San Elijo Hills is Celebrating the Spirit of the Don’t Miss These Fun Events Happening In and Around San Elijo In December... San Elijo Hills Foodie Fest & Tree Lighting Page 6 San Elijo Kids Korps Toy Drive Page 7 Jingle Bell Pony Rides Page 7 Adopt a Family Page 7 5th Annual Holiday Canned Food Drive Page 7 Photos with Santa Page 7 Santa’s Magical Village Page 13 “Twas the Night Before Christmas - A parody” Page 13 Follow Us On Facebook facebook/sehfountain

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Volume 8. number 12

www.thefountain-onl ine.com december 2010

note:not an off ic ial publ icat ion of san el i jo hi l ls Development Company, i ts guest bui lders or the san el i jo hi l ls Community associat ion

5th annual san elijo hills 5K! are You ready?

the academy at san elijo

is proud to bring you the

5th annual san elijo hills

5K “toughest 5K in north

County” on saturday,

january 8, 2011. You can

walk or run the course,

but one way or the other,

get off the couch with a healthy start to the new Year! this run

has become a community tradition here in san elijo thanks to

the dedication of a variety of residents.

page 8

SeasonSan Elijo Hills is Celebrating

the Spirit of the

don’t miss these fun events happening in and around san elijo in december...

san elijo hills foodie fest & tree lighting page 6

san elijo Kids Korps toy Drive page 7

jingle bell pony rides page 7

adopt a family page 7

5th annual holiday Canned food Drive page 7

photos with santa page 7

santa’s magical Village page 13

“twas the night before Christmas - a parody” page 13

follow us On facebook

facebook/sehfountain

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home Holidays in a Flash! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

health Ask the Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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eVerY weD

network san elijo!

Don’t miss the wednesday m o r n i n g n e t w o r k -ing group. network san elijo! meets at the peppertree hills eatery here in san elijo hills every wednesday from 7:30-8:30 am.

Contact: lauren lanni(760) 815-7563

DeC 2 & 16 book mobile

the san Diego County library book mobile will be at the Visitor’s Center park-ing lot from 4 to 6 pm on the 1st and 3rd thursday of the month.

DeC 14 san elijo hills women’s club

the san elijo hills women’s Club meets the second tuesday of the month at 7 pm. please call for more information or to rsVp. and, don’t forget to stop by the holiday boutique on saturday, november 6 at the san elijo rec Center.

Contact: martha Kaloogian, president sehwC(760) [email protected]

weeKlY 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 fea-ture).

Contact: nita [email protected].

DeC 20 lake san marcos art league

the lake san marcos art league meets on the third monday of each month at lake san marcos at 1:30 pm. artists demonstrate and refreshments are served. Come join us!

Contact: Char (760) 761-0755

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I love looking out over the hills that surround my home on December nights. Holiday lights start to light up and sparkle making the long nights seem a little more magical and festive. Somehow it makes even living here in San Diego feel a little bit like winter.

We’ll all be gathering to light the San Elijo holiday tree on December 3. You’ll be there, right? This year the tree lighting and the addition of the Foodie Fest event, the Town Center will be buzzing with activity and it is sure to get you in the mood for the holidays. Grab your neighbors and friends and make a night of it.

Don’t miss the Food Drive by Hometown Realty. A brown grocery bag was delivered with your copy of The Fountain. Just fill it up with some food staples and leave it in your driveway on December 11. Volunteers will

editor’s cornerKaren smith

Deck the Hills!

This year’s Holiday Tree Lighting event has mor-phed into a culinary extravaganza! You won’t want to miss it! On Friday, December 3, the San Elijo Hills Town Square will be surrounded by 20 of the finest gourmet food trucks from Southern California at what is being coined “The San Elijo Hills Foodie Fest & Tree Lighting.” The trucks will be serving delicacies ranging from sushi to sweet potato fries and Mexican-Korean barbecue fusions to Indian curries.

If you aren’t already familiar with the concept of food truck clusters, the gourmet food truck phenom-enon has exploded throughout the country. It started in metropolitan centers such as Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles, but it is still fairly new to San Diego. San Elijo Hills gets to experience this new trend right here in our backyard!

San Elijo Hills Foodie Fest & Tree Lighting

The Foodie Fest and Tree lighting will start with happy hour at 4 pm at Peppertree Hills Café & Hendo’s. Stop by for a toast and to gather with your friends. Hometown Realty will also be hosting an Open House and holiday cheer throughout the evening. Then, head over to the Town Square where food trucks will be selling their tasty wares from 5 to 8:30 pm. (Bring cash because most trucks don’t take crédit.) Prices will range from approximately $3 to $10.

Holiday festivities include crafts for kids throughout the evening and the annual tree lighting ceremony at 7 pm. Kids are encouraged to bring a family photo to decorate as part of a craft.

The community festivities are open to the public and the event is being widely publicized by the Developer to promote our community. So, it will be a busy night

in San Elijo Hills, but it will be a lot of fun! So, use this opportunity to invite your friends and head over to the Town Square

for some Holiday cheer and some good eats!

For more information and a list of truck vendors, visit

SanElijoHills.com or call (760) 798-1765.

“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” (Albert Camus)

Friday, December 3 - San Elijo Town Square

pick them up and deliver them. What a wonderful way to give to local families in need.

Take some time to read through this issue and mark your calendars so you don’t miss anything during this busy time of year. You especially won’t want to miss Santa when he stops right here in San Elijo for photos the week before Christmas.

When I look out at the holiday lights scattered throughout the hills this month, I’ll be sending a special holiday wish from my house to yours – a wish for a season filled with love and family and a new year that launches with health and renewed prosperity.

Get out this month and celebrate the season. Find ways to be generous and take time to notice the needs around you. Most of all, slow down and enjoy the magic of the season while it lasts.

to promote our community. So, it will be a busy night in San Elijo Hills, but it will be a lot of fun! So, use this opportunity to invite your friends and head over to the Town Square

for some Holiday cheer and some good eats!

For more information and a list of truck vendors, visit

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monthlY women 2 women business network

the women 2 women business networking Dinner is a relaxed dinner/network-ing gathering for women. they meet on a tuesday evening each month from 7 to 9:30 pm here in san elijo hills. attendance is limited to 20 and membership is not required. $20 a person includes dinner.

Contact: shirley benton (760) 744-7244

weeKlY san elijo running club

the san elijo running Club meets at the Café at 7:30 am every s u n d a y for a chal-l e n g i n g , but enjoy-able run t h r o u g h the streets and trails of san elijo hills and elfin forest. beginners to seasoned athletes are wel-come. times and locations are subject to change so be sure to send a blank email to [email protected] to be added to the announcement list.

Contact: Dax ross [email protected] (760) 473-5261

monthlY women’s wisdom

this networking group for women meets on the 4th monday of each month here in san elijo hills form 6-9 pm.

Contact: judy foster [email protected]

(760) 798-4183

new calendar item?

Do you have an ongoing neighborhood event that you’d like to share? or a group you’d like to form in the new Year? please submit your calendar items to the fountain at [email protected] or through our web-site at www.fountain-inc.com. let us know how we can support you in getting the word out!

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5th annual holiday Canned food Drive

Sponsored by Hometown RealtyThere is no easier way to help

those in need this Holiday season. This month, a brown paper bag was delivered to your home along with The Fountain. All you have to do is fill your shopping bag with non-perishable ítems from your pantry, or with extra toilet-ries. Then, on Saturday, December 11, leave your Shopping bag in a HIGHLY visible location on your walkway or driveway. Hometown Realty volunteers will stop by, pick up your bag, and deliver it to Interfaith Community Services. Pick-up starts at 9 am.

Items that would be appreci-ated include:• Anything in a can (fruit, beans,

soup, vegetables, meat)• Pasta, dried beans, boxed din-

ners, spaghetti sauce, boxed milk or juice, etc.

• Cereal, peanut butter, sugar & flour, rice, condiments, etc.

• Baby Items -- diapers, wipes, food or formula

• Shampoo, toothpaste, soap & other toiletries

photos with santa in san elijo hills

Bring your little ones out to meet Santa on Saturday, December 18 from 10 am to noon at Hometown Realty in the Town Square. Your children can enjoy a moment with Santa and some treats and you can receive a free photo of your child with Santa. Don’t miss Santa while he’s in town! (No pets please).

holiday open house

Stop by Hometown Realty before, during or after the San Elijo Foodie Fest & Tree Lighting on Friday, December 3 from 4-9 pm. Hometown Realty is hosting an Open House. Visit their new office, enjoy some light appetizers and some Holiday cheer!

san elijo Kids Korpsplease support our toy Drive

San Elijo Kids Korps is collecting new toys to donate to Straight from the Heart, an organization here in San Marcos that supports foster families. If you would like to participate, please bring your unwrapped toys to the front office at San Elijo Elementary by December 10! Thank you for supporting our children’s efforts to make a difference for others during the holidays!

jingle bell pony rides

Looking for something fun to do with your kids this holiday season? Mega Arte Riding Academy just down the road is offering Jingle Bell Pony Rides on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm throughout the month of December. Give your child the experience of a lifetime as they enjoy a 20-minute ride on a pony decked out for the holidays. Rides are $20 and group rates are available. Call or text for an appointment at (760) 822-4778. The Riding Academy is located at 20767 Elfin Forest Road. For directions and more details, visit www.ridingacademy.biz.

adopt a family

a special thanK You goes out to everyone who has been par-ticipating in the adopt a family program that we’ve highlighted here in the fountain the last couple of months. we’ll provide a wrap-up about the event next month. in the meantime, if you would like to help with any last minute requests, please contact Kim rademacher at [email protected]. she can set you up with any remaining needs. all levels of participation are welcome. even if you just want to volunteer some of your time there are ways you can help.

a special drop-off event has been planned for December 3 from 3-7 pm. the event is being hosted at flatiron Construction located in the industrial park at 1770 la Costa meadows Drive. everyone who has participated can drop off their gifts and stop by to enjoy some holiday cheer.

the adopt a family program is coordinated by interfaith Community services. this year, increasing economic hardships have brought more families seeking emergency assistance through their doors. unfortunately, children are among the most affected. for these fami-lies, gifts that donors provide through the holiday adopt a family program will be the only ones these children and individuals receive. thank you san elijo hills for stepping up and providing anything you can to support these local families in need.

SeasonCelebrating the

Spirit of the

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5th annual san elijo hills 5K! are You ready?

The Academy at San Elijo is proud to bring you the 5th Annual San Elijo Hills 5K “Toughest 5K in North County” on Saturday, January 8, 2011. You can walk or run the course, but one way or the other, get off the couch with a healthy start to the New Year! This run has become a community tradition here in San Elijo thanks to the dedi-cation of a variety of residents.

The 5th Annual San Elijo Hills 5K will be expanding with the addition of a new and maybe more challenging route. After the run is over, there will be a family event featuring many local vendors, food, beverages, and plenty of fun things for the kids to do including a 100-yard Kids Dash for ages 7 and under. The family event afterwards will be open to all race participants and San Elijo residents.

Please visit our website for complete details and information including online registration, a map of the course route, start time, and check in infor-mation at: www.theacademyatsanelijo.com. From there, select 5th Annual San Elijo Hills 5K under headlines on the right hand side of the page.

The cost per participant is only $25 for ages 17 and older and $20 for

ages 8 - 16. Registration is open through January 5. The cost for walk-up registration the day of the event is $30 for ages 17 and older and $25 for ages 8 - 16. All partici-pants will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag the morning of the 5K at check in.

This 5K is not just for adults, so get the kids and the whole family involved! There is a group discount avail-able for families or larger groups who wish to register and participate together. For group discounts, please contact Chris Fitzsimmons [email protected].

We are also offering booth space for local vendors who wish to partici-pate and several levels of sponsorships are available. Space is limited! If you wish to participate as a vendor or as a sponsor, please contact Janet Parise [email protected] for vendor and sponsor details and information.

We look forward to seeing you on January 8! For general inquiries and information, please e-mail: [email protected].

One hundred percent of the net proceeds from the 5K and event will benefit The Academy at San Elijo and both San Elijo schools. www.theacademyatsanelijo.com

have you registered for the san elijo hills 5K yet? if not, why? let’s get honest! okay, maybe you’d really like to participate, but you’re just not sure if you can do it. maybe you want to support the event and the fundraising it will provide, but you’re just not a runner. besides, with the holidays ahead - just imagine the few extra pounds you’ll have to carry.

hey, if this is you - you are in luCK! san elijo hills is providing a special program designed to get people ready for the run. (it just keeps getting harder to make excuses, doesn’t it?) the san elijo hills Couch to 5K Challenge is a nine-week program that started last month, but it’s not too late to jump in and get involved in the fun.

the group meets on tuesday, thursday and saturday mornings for 20-30 minutes. these fun, simple and free training sessions are led by fantastic running coaches and are designed to have you running the 5K on january 8 without pain, injury or excuse! tuesdays are lead by Dax ross who lives here in san elijo hills. he’s an avid runner and founder of the north County running Club. thursdays are lead by Chris & sarah holder, residents of san elijo and owners of re:form fitnes studio. and, saturday’s coach, Keith Vanasdalan is a running coach from athlete’s edge. these highly-skilled coaches have provided participants with excellent advantages as well as tips and feedback on technique and improving core strength.

san elijo hills Couch to 5K Challenge

and, it’s not too late for you to take advantage of this great resource. it might even help you stay active through the holidays!

even if you can’t make it to the training sessions, jump on their facebook page and folllow the program on your own time. You’ll love having the support and encouragement of the group. it doesn’t matter what level you’re at, the program will help improve both your endur-ance and your confidence.

resident faye Capps said she hasn’t been actively exercising for a long time and that she is not a runner, but this program has not only motivated her to participate in the race, it’s also given her more energy in the mornings. she encourages everyone to get involved, “if i can do it, you absolutely can do it!”

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. get up off the couch and make a commitment to support yourself, the race and your neighbors. if nothing else, you’ll make some new friends.

if you want to learn more about how to plug into the program, contact the group at [email protected].

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san elijo fc winter soccer Clinics!

Recreational and competitive soccer sea-sons have ended, but it does not have to end! Are you a competitive player looking to take your game to the next level? Or are you a rec-reational player looking to get ready for club tryouts in February?

Either way, San Elijo FC will be hold-ing their winter soccer clinics throughout December and January and are geared towards both competitive and recreational players. These clinics are open to boys and girls ages 7 and older. The clinics will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in San Elijo at Hilltop Field. There will be two sessions of eight 1-hour clinics. One in December and one in January. Please visit our website for complete details, times and online registration. The cost is $75 per player.

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Are you ready to take your game indoors? PLAY Futsal with The Academy! Soccer greats such as Kaka, Ronaldo, Marta, and Messi grew up playing Futsal and credit it for developing their incredible skills. Futsal is played five-a-side on basketball-size courts with a small, low bounce ball.

This rapid-paced game demands lightning-fast reflexes, quick decision making and pin-point passing. The Academy will be holding winter futsal clinics from January-March on Saturdays at San Elijo Middle School in the gymnasium. These clinics are open to boys and girls ages 5 and older. Please visit our website for complete details, times and online registration. Cost is $105 per player.

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PLAY Flag Football with The Academy! Fall flag football seasons are nearing their completion, but why does it have to end? The Academy will be holding a 10-week flag football session from January-March on Saturdays in San Elijo. Flag football will be open to boys and girls ages 5 and older. This program is scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 15. Please visit our website for complete details, location, times, and online registration. The cost is $120 per player and includes a jersey, mouthpiece, picture and trophy.

News from Th e Academy at San Elijothe academy winter soccer Camp!

The Academy will be holding their win-ter soccer camp in San Elijo Hills December 27 - 31. The camp will be run by professional coaches and staff from San Elijo FC. This camp is open to boys and girls ages 5 and older and will run the entire week from 9 am to 12 pm daily at Hilltop Field. Please visit our website for complete details and online registration. The cost is $95 per player.

san elijo fC Completes inaugural season!

Congratulations to all of the San Elijo FC staff, coaches, families, and volunteers! The club completed its inaugural season on November 20 and fielded 8 competitive teams in the presidio soccer league at the BU9, BU10, BU13, GU9, GU10, GU11, GU13 and GU15 age groups. The club has had many successes in their inaugural season and will be holding tryouts for the 2011 season in early February.

Please continue to check our website for complete details, location, and times regarding upcoming tryouts: www.theacademyatsanelijo.com.

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on your doorstepDexter’s Deli – san elijo hills is now Closed

Residents were sad to see the San Elijo Hills location of Dexter’s Deli close unexpectedly last month. Within moments of the announcement, residents were quickly scrambling to see if there was anything that could be done to help keep them here. However, the owner, Tori Rosay, quickly made it clear that the decision to close the store was not due to lack of support from the community, but rather, simply due to the economy and the need to scale back. Their other two locations in Carlsbad and Del Mar are still open and you can use your Frequent Barker Card at those locations. Dexter’s Deli appreciates all of the support from the community and is sorry to have to say goodbye to their newest location.

For more information, visit www.dextersdeli.com.

san elijo students to benefit from recent state grant

The City of San Marcos was notified last month that it will receive $84,150 of state grant funds for a Safe Routes to School improvement proj-ect. The work includes the installation of sidewalk behind the existing five-foot sidewalk to provide a safe area for students to cross at the Schoolhouse Way and San Elijo Road intersection. It also includes the installation of guardrails on the easterly side of Schoolhouse Way. The required local match for this grant-funded project will come from the San Marcos Unified School District.

thank You neighbors & extraordinary Conceptions

For the last several Halloweens, the Caballero family has hosted a Haunted House on Halloween at their home in San Elijo Hills. Neighbors come from all over for a chance to visit the Haunted House, which grows more elaborate every year. Last year, Mario and Stephanie decided to turn their haunted house into a way to generate funds for the elementary school. The Caballeros accept a small donation for entry into the Haunted House and then they triple that amount through their company – Extraordinary Conceptions as a donation to the San Elijo Elementary PTO. This year they collected $126 from visitors to the Haunted House and Extraordinary Conceptions tripled that amount to $378. What a great way to raise money for the school, while also promoting a strong sense of community through this unique annual tradition.

Vandalism & loitering

San Elijo Hills HOA recent-ly put out an announcement to homeowners regarding recent complaints from residents regard-ing vandalism and unruly school-aged children in the Town Square. Children have been observed climbing on the Town Square pergola, fishing out frogs from the pond and loitering in the middle of San Elijo Road. Because this behavior is danger-ous and should be discouraged, parents are asked to please talk with their children about respecting our community common areas and to being cau-tious near traffic. If you observe this type of behavior, the best thing you can do is to contact the San Marcos Sheriff immediately at (760) 510-5200. This way a deputy can be dispatched to the area and this type of behavior will be discouraged.

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Thanks to all the families that supported Rady Children’s Hospital on October 19 by purchasing the special edition of the Union Tribune. San Elijo Kids Korps raised $175 for the Hospital and county-wide the cam-paign raised over $96,000. Way to go!

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the fountain started exactly seven years ago with our first issue in December 2003. if you don’t know the story, it all started when two next door neighbors (tim minjares & Karen smith in Cedar Crossing) decided to go out on a limb and make it happen.

when we first started the publication, we just saw an opportunity to lend our professional experi-ence in an effort to build community here in san elijo hills. seven years later, we are building com-munity not only in our neighborhood, but in several others throughout southern California and arizona. it’s crazy to think that what started with a simple idea, has grown into something that reaches over 35,000 homes each and every month.

i’ll bet you’ve had a ‘crazy idea’ float in your head from time to time. why not get that idea out and make something happen? You never know where it might lead! make 2011 the year you take action on your idea. use the fountain as a place to start. we loVe to publish guest articles, spotlight residents and showcase the great things happening in and around san elijo hills.

if you’ve ever wondered how we go about ‘selecting’ our stories, you may be surprised to know how easy it is. whether you’d like to be one of our

featured families or to contribute an article on a topic that concerns you or in your area of expertise, all you have to do is contact us and we’ll get it into a future issue.

if you have a club or group that meets regularly, we’d love to spotlight your group to get more peo-ple involved. if you have a cause you’re supporting and would love the support of your community, let us know. if you’re opening a new business and want to spread the word, give us a call.

maybe you have an idea for a group you’d like to start or a cause you’d like to support. why not contribute your idea to the fountain and see what kind of response you get. You’ll be surprised how many people you can meet just by participating in some capacity.

2011 is going to be an exciting year! as we talk with our neighbors, so many people are starting new endeavors and new eras in life. by support-ing our neighbors and their success, we all benefit. tough economic times have forced all of us to take inventory of our lives and to focus on the people closest to us. please call us any time and share your thoughts. we look forward to helping you make things happen in 2011!

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santa’s magical Village

The City of San Marcos pres-ents Santa’s Magical Village at the San Marcos Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive on Saturday, December 4 from 3 to 8 pm and Sunday, December 5 from 9 am to 4 pm. The event will feature a variety of handmade gift items, an indoor holiday boutique, visits with Santa as well as free activities for children including ornament making, sand art, candle art and more! Entertainment including bands and holiday carol-ers will be featured throughout the weekend. Food will be available for purchase on both days.

The spectacular lighting of the San Marcos holiday tree will take place on Saturday, December 4 at 6:30 pm. Santa Claus will have the honor of climbing to the top of the tree and turning on the thousands of twinkling lights. Entertainment for the tree lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm.

Breakfast with Santa will be held on Sunday, December 5 from 9 to 11:30 am in the Community Center. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children and may be purchased at the door. Pictures with Santa will also be available. For more information, please call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net.

“twas the night before Christmas – a parody”

The City of San Marcos presents “Twas the Night Before Christmas – a parody”, an after-noon of holiday entertainment featuring North County’s leading a-capella men’s chorus at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive on Sunday, December 12 at 3 pm. General seating is $10 and reserved seating is $13. Advance sale tickets will be sold for $3 less per ticket and can be purchased at the San Marcos Senior Center, the San Marcos Community Center or by calling (760) 744-9000. Seating is limited.

Discover san marcos hikes

Come discover San Marcos with the Community Services and Recreation volunteer hike & bike leaders whose focus is on family-oriented education and fun. This month’s hike is on Saturday, December 4 from 9 am to 12 pm. Hike the trails south of Walnut Grove Park with an optional side trek up “P” Mountain. The hike is rated easy to moderate; hike length is 4 to 7 miles. Meet at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive in San Marcos. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Walking shoes are recommended. Bring water and snacks. Call (760) 744-9000 ext. 3508 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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Pre-register to Help Fight Cancer from the Fairways and save the date for this year’s 3rd Annual Golf Outing, which will be held Monday, March 7 at the well-manicured Twin Oaks Golf Course in San Marcos. The cost for this event is only $400 per foursome if you register by December 31 (after December 31 the cost is $600 per foursome). This price includes entry into all events, 18 holes of golf, riding cart, and lunch. There will be an awards presentation and lunch directly after golf. Additional lunch tick-ets for spouses/guests may be purchased at $30/person. To help us properly plan for this event, please pre-register by calling Crysta (760) 828-8794 or [email protected].

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If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably heard of Lyme disease. You know it’s carried by ticks. And, you know it’s bad, but you probably don’t know much more than that. After speaking with a neighbor here in San Elijo Hills who was bit by a tick and was not diagnosed with lyme disease until a year and a half later, I realized a little education could go a long way. This resident shared her story with me in hopes that it could help someone – whether they were suffering from symptoms that hadn’t been diagnosed or to simply provide some tips on what to do if you think you may have been exposed. The important thing is to realize that Lyme disease is very real and that early diagnosis and treatment can save you a tremendous amount of complications.

Lyme disease is a bacteria (borreilia burgdorferi). It is often carried by ticks and, while ticks are known to primarily feed on deer (which can be found in our hills), they also latch onto rats, mice, dogs, horses and other domesticated animals. If you live in San Elijo Hills and frequent our trails, chances are you’ve had to remove a tick off of your pet at some point.

Not all ticks are infected with Lyme disease and not all Lyme disease is carried by ticks. It can also be carried by fleas, biting flies, mosquitos, etc. Lyme disease is found in all 50 states and our north county lagoons attract a lot of migrating birds and wildlife, all of which can carry these insects.

According to the California Lyme Disease Association, people usually get Lyme disease from ticks infected with Lyme spirochetes. Most human cases are caused by the nymphal, or immature, form of the tick. Nymphs are about the size of a poppy seed. Because their bite is painless, many people do not realize they have been bitten. Early in the infection, many people experience a flu-like illness that may clear up without treatment. Some people get a rash around the site of the tick bite. Most of the time, the rash is an ordinary red area, however, if it is a bull’s-eye shape with a darker edge, it is a definite sign of Lyme disease and needs immediate treatment. Unfortunately, this distinctive rash is uncommon.

Lyme is a difficult disease to diagnose because it mimicks so many dif-ferent diseases, including: flu, fibromyalgia, MS, etc. In addition, lab tests may be negative in the first 4-6 weeks, making it even more difficult to diagnose. Later symptoms can include headache, joint/muscle pain, light/sound sensitivity, cognitive impairment, sleep disturbance, depression, artri-tis, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath, and tingling shooting pains.

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To prevent exposure to Lyme Disease, please take the following precautions – particularly while hiking on local trails:

• Avoid tick-infested areas, such as leaf litter under trees. Don’t sit on stumps or fallen logs.

• Wear light-colored long pants and long sleeves so you can easily see any ticks.

• Tuck shirt into pants and tuck pants into socks.• Use DEET on skin and treat clothing with spray

containing permethrin.• Do a thorough tick check upon returning inside and for several days fol-

lowing exposure.• Check bedding for several days following exposure for ticks that drop off.• Ticks, especially nymphal ticks, are tiny. Find and remove them before

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• Use fine-point tweezers or a special tick-removing tool. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. If you don’t have tweezers, protect your fin-gers with a tissue. Pull the tick straight out with steady, even pressure.

• Avoid squeezing the tick, breaking it, or allowing any blood to remain on your skin.

• Place the tick in a small plastic bag or vial with blades of grass, leaf, or moist (not wet) piece of tissue.

• Label the bag with your name, date, site of bite and how long tick was attached.

• Have the tick identified and tested by a lab, health department or veteri-narian.

• Wash your hands, disinfect the tweezers and bite site.• Educate yourself about tick-borne diseases and consult a doctor to see if

treatment is warranted.

Lyme disease can affect both adults and children. If not diagnosed and treated early, it can spread and may go into hiding in your body. Weeks, months or even years later you may have problems with your brain and nervous system, muscles and joints, heart and circulation, digestion, reproductive system, and skin. It’s a tricky disease and a very unpleasant one. So, please take care in educat-ing yourself and your family to prevent this disease. In addition, if you have pets, talk with your veterinarian about preventative measures and medications.

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Angela, Rick and Chase moved into San Elijo Hills last year. They owned their home in Springfield for a number of years, but were renting it out until they made the move here from San Diego last year. Rick is originally from Florida. He has been in the Navy since he was 18 and is now a Leading Culinary Specialist who stands the Chief of the Watch on a nuclear-powered submarine. Angela is from Austin, Texas, but has lived

in San Diego for 12 years. Her parents moved to the area first and she fell in love with the area while visiting them. Angela’s brother was in the Navy, which is how she eventually met Rick. Angela is a Realtor. She started her real estate career in new home sales and eventually acting as Director of Sales & Marketing for a well-known San Diego home builder. She was with Coldwell Banker for five years where she and her partner were top sales agents. Eventually, she moved to Schoolhouse Realty because of their commitment to donate 10% of their earnings to the schools of their clients’ choice.

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san elijo elementarY sChool

school news

Are you on PACE? bY lYnDa mCDonell, prinCipal

At San Elijo Elementary School we are learning to be scholars so that we can be on PACE for college. Partners Advancing College for Everyone (PACE) is a partnership between the San Marcos Unified School District and California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM). The PACE promise guarantees CSUSM admission to students who have met specific requirements beginning with the graduating classes of 2009. A provision for financial support is also provided to eligible graduating seniors.

At SEES we believe it’s never too early to start thinking about college. Our students are learning that scholarly behavior includes being ready to learn, having assignments completed and being an active participant in class.

Scholars set goals and monitor their progress towards accomplishing them. They consider attending college or career training one of their goals.

The staff at SEES is collaborating with the counseling department of San Marcos High School to inform families about high school graduation requirements and college readiness. Students who complete their K-12 education have choices and opportunities, including college. On Wednesday January 12, Leandro Galaz, one of the SMHS counselors will make a pre-sentation for our SEES parents. This presentation at 6:30 pm in our mul-tipurpose room will help parents set goals with their elementary scholars to keep everyone on PACE.

Dine-out at blackstone pizza

Our December dine-out will be held at Blackstone Pizza on Thursday, December 9 from 11 am to 10 pm. The dine-out will include all dine-in, take-out, and delivery (after 5 pm); perfect for the busy holidays! Blackstone will generously donate 20% of all sales of food and beverages purchased by those who mention SEES when ordering. Blackstone Pizza is located at 574 East Mission Road in San Marcos.

Volunteer Corner

Thanks to all the volunteers that helped with the Fall Book Fair, Book Fair Social, and Innisbrook distribution. Your time and support is greatly appreciated! Volunteers are needed to help plan the SEES Parent Event in February. If you are interested in helping please email [email protected].

sees Country fair - get ready!

Get out those riding boots and dust off those hats, the SEES 4th Annual Country Fair is just around the bend. The event will be held on April 30 and the theme is “Where we all come together as a community”and that is just what we plan to do!

It’s time to give back to our community. There are a lot of ways we can use your help: corporate sponsorships, donations, and participation. Please contact our Country Fair chairs, Kim and Erin Witt at [email protected] to find out more.

parent event

Don’t miss this special event on February 4. Our Parent Event this year will be themed “Soaring through the 80’s”. The purpose of the event is to provide a fun night out for parents and teachers to enjoy. All proceeds go back to SEES. Details to follow.

sees thanks You!

A special thank you to both Hendo’s Pizza and Cold Stone (San Marcos location) for supporting our Book Fair Social. Please show your apprecia-

tion to these businesses for their support.

fundraising Corner

Innisbrook Gift Wrap was a huge success thanks to all of you! We appreciate your on-going support of all of our fundraising programs. As you use your Innisbrook products, you can feel good knowing that you have supported SEES and helped us continue to provide your children with many valuable programs.

Thank you for allowing your children to attend our Family Movie Event presented in our own Eagle Theatre. The children enjoyed a fun afternoon or two while all of the proceeds went back to SEES. Look for our next movie event and remember seating is limited!

In the spirit of the Holidays, many of you supported SEES by pre-ordering your Christmas trees and wreaths through our school where we received up to 40% per item. Thank you for this support and we will report our success once we have completed this event! Pick up your items on December 4 while you enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with fellow SEES families.

As we have mentioned in the past, your voluntary participation in any of our fundraising events supports programs such as our hands-on Science Lab, technology, visual and performing arts, music, Accelerated Reader, instructional aides and other important programs for our students. These programs are NOT funded by the state, but are solely funded by your gener-ous contributions.

goodshop – earn money for sees while holiday shopping

Every time you make an online purchase at stores like Amazon, Target, or Barnes and Noble and 1,000s of other online stores, you can earn money for SEES. Here’s how:

Go to GoodShop.com.

Enter “San Elijo Elementary” in the dialog box asking, “Who do you support?”

Click Verify.

Click on your store of interest, shop, and a percentage (typically 2-7%) of your purchase will be contributed directly to SEES.

To simplify online shopping & earn contributions for SEES, download the San Elijo Elementary School / Goodshop toolbar: www.good-search.com/toolbar/san-elijo-elementary-school

Questions? Email [email protected].

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san elijo middle school

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supporting the Bands of san elijo middle

This year, the San Elijo Middle School band program will give over 400 students the opportunity to learn the language of music. The band program receives no special district funding. Making music happen at SEMS--putting on concerts, competing at festivals, keeping school instruments in working condition, supplying music, providing reeds “to borrow,” valve oil, mouthpieces, drumsticks and mallets, and much more, is made possible by the fundraising efforts of the SEMS Band Boosters. There are many ways you can help the band boosters help the band. For more information on any of these programs, visit www.sanelijomusic.com.

YOGURT KING: All you have to do is mention the SEMS band and they will give 20% of your purchase to the band program on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

CAR WASH: Need your car washed? Pick up a voucher on our web-site that is redeemable at the San Marcos or Encinitas Car Wash! Purchase vouchers for gifts for your teachers and family.

DINE OUTS: Watch the band calendar for upcoming dine outs.

FROYO Frozen Yogurt: On the first Wednesday of every month, Froyo will donate 20% of your purchase to the Band!

Achieving a Balance in Extracurricular ActivitiesPoints from a PrinciPal – douglas hall

It has been more than 25 years since David Elkind’s book, The Hurried Child, focused our attention in education on the pressure put on students who are overprogrammed. The message of the book caused both parents and educators like me to turn our attention to the stress caused by too many activities in the daily routine of students. Yet, no simple solution has been promoted, and today more than ever before in any generation, students are perhaps more hurried and more fragmented than ever. Therefore, it is crucial that we embrace goals at home and school that move toward achieving a balance in extracurricular activities, enabling our students to achieve in the academic arena while developing a balance in their social, emotional, and physical needs, which will be critical throughout their lifetime.

Today’s students, both in elementary and secondary schools, are frag-mented by endless opportunities. In-school opportunities offer extensive options for extracurricular activities. Home, church, and community options also bid for time and participation of students. Sports, clubs, tutoring, church and synagogue programs, cultural activities, and the ultimate endeavor for our teenagers – a part-time job – often take over a student’s life and dictate his or her use of time. While experiencing the blessings of or all these wonderful programs and interesting activities, students may find their extra-curricular activities often times will require top priority in their lives. Their attention to academics may start to take a backseat.

Both parents and teachers want students to have appropriate interests outside the classroom. Research has shown extensive evidence that students who participate in extracurricular activities are better adjusted and more able to cope with problem solving in life. Even more important, healthy extra-curricular activities play an important role in keeping today’s students away from negative environments and out of trouble. This is especially true in this technology age... The key is finding a balance between performance that meets academic requirements and participation in extracurricular activities.

The time has come for students to be guided toward a balance. If our students are to take advantage of the options for extracurricular experiences while they give appropriate attention to academic achievement, then wise

choices must be made. These choices must also be decided in the context of the personal needs, wishes, and goals of each individual student and his family. Each of our students is unique and each of their situations is differ-ent depending on age, personal interests, and availability of both opportunity and resources. There is no cookbook on being a parent and each student both in school and at home have their own uniqueness that requires differ-ent choices. The key is that when choices are made then responsibility and commitment to those choices must also be accepted.

Your support, encouragement, guidance, and common sense can make a tremendous impact on your student’s success with achieving a balance in their busy lives. Achieving a balance is the goal, but remembering that excelling in the classroom must remain the top priority. The balancing act between academic extracurricular activities is a never-ending challenge for our students, but is also a critical life skill that each and every one of our students will need and use throughout their lives. As always, it is critical to remember that it is a team effort with home and school communications being the key to success for your student in the classroom. Please know that your school is ready to help you and your student through times when critical commitments can impact your student and family. Communication is vital so that we work together as a team to develop a plan to get a balance back into your student’s daily routine.

The Never-Ending Struggle

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cOmmunitY lifestYle: hOmebY stephanie garrison, resiDent of san elijo hills

Holidays in a Flash! Quick Décor for Busy HomesWell, the holidays are here, and whether you celebrate Christmas,

Hanukkah, the winter solstice or just some time off work, it’s often such a busy time of year that decorating can seem more of a chore than one of the joys of the season. We celebrate a small kind of Christmas at our home since we do not have visiting family, which means elaborate meals more than anything else. Yet it still seems that by the time I hang décor it’s already time to ring in the New Year. This holiday season, I’ve vowed to take a path of least resistance when it comes to decking out the halls, and you can too.

It’s essential to make things easier, so start by simplifying. First, only pick main rooms for adornment. Second, choose a specific theme. Third, limit the color palette to three hues or less. Finally, trim out main focal points in a room such as tables, mantles and doors.

Your family and guests will spend most occasions in the main living spaces of your home, which often include the family, living and dining rooms, kitchen, and loft or game areas. Just bedecking three of these settings can go a long way towards creating a more jovial environment. It’s possible to have one room with a large garlanded tree and leave it at that; or perhaps having smaller potted “live” trees (these run on the small side, and stay in a pot so that they can be replanted in January) in multiple rooms is a better fit for your lifestyle. Keeping embellish-ments to where they are most often seen is the best way to get full use of them during the few brief weeks they’re displayed.

Committing to one specific theme is a quick way to keep décor unified, especially when shopping for trimmings. There is an abundance of choice out there that will personalize even the most standard of houses; it can be a bit overwhelming when standing in the Christmas aisle. Having a clear theme will help weed out entire shelves of brightly-colored baubles. Condensing the color scheme to three hues or less will further cut down on wasted time picking between decorative elements. One handy tip is to pick a metallic with two colors: silver, white and blue is a nod to mid-cen-tury mod design, whereas gold, wine and hunter green evoke a classic country sentiment. If it’s possible, establish a theme and color scheme that can be your family’s signature for years to come. This allows for the re-use of decorations, thus saving further decision-making headaches down the road.

If your idea of holiday fun includes not having to re-arrange your furni-ture, then opt for the simple solution of adorning otherwise open spaces. The center of a table (such as a dining, coffee or side table, even a kitchen island,) is a natural place to start with temporary seasonal arrangements. It’s often pos-sible to re-use any current vases or containers in a more festive way by swap-ping out their contents for glass-blown ornaments or other traditional tree trimmings. Many homes in San Elijo Hills have one (or more!) mantle; these are the most common places to hang stockings, topiaries or ribbon-entwined boughs. Perhaps the easiest option of all is festooning the doorways of a home, since most doors are left undecorated during the year. Both inner and exterior doors are a natural for short-term displays; wreaths, advent calendars, holiday banners and hung greenery are a striking yet easy way to add holiday sparkle to any space.

There are a few other tricks that can be up your sleeve to make the whole holiday decorative process almost painless. In our home, we have artwork that is hung permanently on our walls (translation: we’re not all that inspired to move it!); we also have an open-concept lower floor where wall space is at a premium. In fact, we don’t have any spare square footage for passing seasonal fancies at all! Fortunately, trends and technology have converged to create better wall clings that aren’t as stuffy and limited in design as they used to be. One thing I’ve been doing is putting temporary seasonal vinyl cling designs on select windows and mirrors. These are great for several reasons: they are easy to put on and pull off; they’re re-usable, designs are much hipper, and they don’t cost a lot in terms of money or commitment. They can even be used in a bathroom to perk things up – which is especially fun for kids. Perfect!

The sense of smell has the power to provoke strong emotions in all of us, so why not light some scented candles to bring warmth to your environs? If you truly want guests to feel welcome, whip up a batch of freshly-baked pastries. Cooking in the kitchen is a particularly delicious way to evoke some cheerful ambiance. And don’t forget that fresh greenery is another way to naturally perfume the air this time of year.

As a final point, let’s talk holiday lights. If you don’t like hanging up and down strings of electrical wire from rickety ladders, either pay someone to do this, or cheat the way many pragmatic homeowners have been over the past few years. Instead of putting out exterior lights, source a great potted fixture – or even your official holiday tree – and position it near a window that can be seen from the front of your home. That way, both you and your neighbors can enjoy the softly-glowing view. Now, not all homes in our neighborhood are designed to make this possible, but many are.

When all is said and done, the secret to sensational seasonal embellish-ment is to not take all season to figure it out! Streamline your goals and pick your battles; less is more doesn’t just apply to good taste, but good use of time, too. Happy Holidays!

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cOmmunitY lifestYle: health

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what is the medifast/take shape for life weight loss Program? g.h.

the take shape for life program is based on a multidisciplinary and medically proven approach to weight reduction and weight maintenance. the weight loss component consists of a balanced meal replacement product called medifast, which along with appro-priate medical management is a very effective and safe method of dramatic weight reduction. more importantly, our program emphasis is on maintaining weight loss through overall lifestyle change. these changes would require nutritional and emotional eating awareness facilitated through our weekly group counseling sessions and coor-dinated by a licensed nutritionist at no cost to our patients. exercise is also emphasized and is an integral part of any wellness program. further information regarding our weight management program can be obtained through your graybill provider.

Kim ruby, bs, Cn, john scrivano, pa-C, graybill weight management program, www.pph.org

what is the difference between Portion size and serving size? g.t.

portion size is the amount of a single food item served in a single eating occasion, such as a meal or a snack. many people confuse por-tion size with serving size, which is a standardized unit of measuring foods—for example, a cup or ounce—used in dietary guidance, such as the Dietary guidelines for americans. portion size is the amount offered to a person in a restaurant, the amount offered in the pack-aging of prepared foods, or the amount a person chooses to put on his or her plate. for example, bagels or muffins are often sold in sizes that constitute at least 2 servings, but consumers often eat the whole thing, thinking that they have eaten 1 serving. they do not realize that they have selected a large portion size that was more than 1 serving.

Kim ruby, bs, Cn, john scrivano, pa-C, graybill weight management program, www.pph.org

what is the most accurate method to measure the right amount to eat? t.r.

the most accurate way to monitor portion sizes is to measure out food with a scale and measuring cup. however, this is not realistic at many eating occasions. You can use this handy serving size wallet card from nhlbi (http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/portion/servingcard7.pdf) to help estimate the right amount to eat. and you can take the nhlbi Visual reality quiz (http://nhlbisupport.com/chd1/visualreality/visual-reality.htm) to test your skills at estimating serving size. short-term studies show that people eat more when they are confronted with larger portion sizes.

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community lifestyle: money

DaviD Lam, ResiDent of san eLijo hiLLs, financiaL aDvisoR, eDwaRD jones

The holiday season is always a hectic time of year, so you’re probably pretty busy. But it is important to take some time now to evaluate year-end

financial moves that may be beneficial in preparing for your financial future.Which year-end moves should you consider? You will want to talk to your

financial advisor and tax and legal professionals first, but here are a few ideas to get you started:• Boost your IRA contributions. You have until April 15, 2011, to fully fund

your IRA for the 2010 tax year, but the sooner you finish with your 2010 contribution, the quicker you can get started on your 2011 contribution — and the earlier in the year you fund your IRA, the more time you give your account the opportunity to grow.

• Put more money into college savings plans. If you have a 529 college sav-ings plan for yourself or someone else, consider putting more money in before year-end. You can gift up to $13,000 ($26,000 per married couple) per person per year without gift tax consequences. However, this must be accomplished by year-end.

• Be generous. If you’ve been thinking of making charitable gifts, don’t put them off any longer. As long as you make a donation to a qualified charity before the year ends, you can claim a deduction on your 2010 tax return. For example, if you donate $100 to a charitable group [either a religious organi-zation or one that has received 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service], and you’re in the 25% tax bracket, you can deduct $100 (with a tax benefit of $25) when you file your taxes for 2010, providing, of course, that you itemize. If you donate stocks or other types of assets, you may also be

able to save on capital gains taxes, because it will be the charity, not you, that eventually sells those assets.

• Sell your “losers.” If you own investments that have lost value since you pur-chased them, you can sell them before 2010 ends and then use the tax loss to offset capital gains you may have earned in other investments. If you don’t have any capital gains, you can use up to $3,000 of your tax losses to offset other ordinary income. If your loss is greater than $3,000, you can “carry over” the excess and deduct it from your taxes in future years. However, if you then want to repurchase the investment you sold, you’ll need to wait at least 31 days to avoid violating the IRS’ “wash sale” rules.

• Take capital gains. In 2011, the tax rate on long-term capital gains is scheduled to increase to 20% for most investors, up from the 15% rate it’s been the last several years. If you have stocks or other appreciated assets that you were think-ing of selling in the near future, you might want to do so before the year comes to a close. However, it’s generally not a good idea to make investment decisions strictly because of tax consequences. If your appreciated assets are still a part of your overall financial strategy, you may be better off holding them for the long term, even with a higher capital gains rate.

Considering these moves before the year ends might help you better prepare to address your financial picture in 2011.

Edward Jones, its employees and f inancial advisors are not tax advisors and cannot give tax advice. Please consult your qualif ied tax professional regarding your situation.This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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cOmmunitY lifestYle: well-being

bY julie sanDo, resiDent of san elijo hills, founDer, autistiCallY inClineD

You may see a child throwing a temper tantrum in the grocery store or a youngster pushing another child on the playground. Many of us are quick to judge their parents for those ‘misbehaviors’.

Likewise, many parents can relate to the feeling of being judged for their child’s behavior. However, we rarely know what’s really going on behind the scenes for that individual family.

I work with parents who have felt like they were being judged because of the dirty looks or smirks they have received when their child acts out. What those onlookers don’t know is that although their child may look typical, their children process the world very differently.

These are parents who have children on the autism spectrum. Autism is a complex disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, interactive flexibility, and leisure or play activities.

Autism also comes with many sensory system abnormalities. Some experience touch to be excruciating while others crave deep sensory input (which is why some children may bang their heads against a wall). Some have internal allergic reactions from the perfume on the woman at the checkout stand. Others can’t focus with the blaring sounds and flickering shadows from fluorescent lighting. Often, these children can hear conver-sations two rooms away while they are rocking back and forth in a corner, running in circles around the room, or lining up objects while tapping them on the floor. Could you imagine what it would be like to experience the world in this way?

Children on the autism spectrum gravitate toward predictability because their world is so unpredictable. This is why they tend to prefer objects over people. Those objects never change and they get to manipulate those objects, as long as people don’t interfere. It must feel so good to know you can rely on those objects to always be the same. The more they get to focus on those objects (e.g. lining up characters, watching the same DVD over and over, placing golf balls on the window sill, etc.) the less the unpredict-ability of the world affects them. Going into their own world is a protective mechanism they have created to survive in this different world.

As the founder of Autistically Inclined, a child-centered, play-based, highly customized program that supports wellness for the entire family, I have had the honor of getting to work with nearly 600 different families over the past 12 years. We are excited to be opening a playroom in San Elijo Hills this fall. As a way to connect with the community, we want to

share some insight that will bring the autism world closer together with the community as a whole.

In our playrooms, we create a safe environment that is conducive to making ourselves as predictable as possible. This helps the kids want to connect with us more. We provide them with a place where the sensory stimulation isn’t overwhelming and they get to hear the word YES instead of no. This is a truly unique experience for them. Our goal is to help parents make human interaction more predictable for our kids in their day-to-day lives, which bridges the gap between our world and theirs. Once we become predictable, the kids start to open themselves up to interaction and we slowly introduce variation to help ease them into typical relationships with people.

That child throwing a tantrum in the snack isle may be completely over stimulated by the lights, sounds, colors, and unpredictability of the store and he may not have the tools to communicate his needs effectively. The youngster who pushes a child on the playground may actually be trying to play in his own way.

So next time you see a child acting out, whether they have autism or not, take a moment of compassion and remember that you may not under-stand the whole picture. Offer a comforting smile to their caregiver. It could make a world of difference for the parent who deals with this on a regular basis.

For more information about Autistically Inclined, visit www.AutisticallyInclined.com.

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home improVement

c&c design & repairCustom Entertainment Centers, Crown Molding & more. San Elijo Home Improvement/ Repair Specialist. Jobs Big or Small Call on Paul (760) 805-3047.

eleCtriC

fredricks electric, inc.The Highest Integrity. The Latest Innovations. Residential, Com-mercial and Industrial. Datacomm, Solar and Lighting, Service work, troubleshooting, additional circuits, remodels, new construction!. Call

(760) 436-9172 or visit www.fredrickselectric.com, lic. 428666.

garDen & lanDsCape

aaa landscape specialists, inc. Award winning landscape design and construction. David Silver, (760) 295-1980, www.landscapespecialist.com.

launDrY serViCes

laundry ladiesTired of laundry? Let the Laundry Ladies “Lighten Your Load”. Our wash/dry/fold service offers free pick up & delivery with 24 hour turn around! Schedule your pick up now and receive your first 5 lbs free! ($10 value) www.laundryladies.com [email protected] (858) 922-9800.

painting

the Painter manINTERIOR, EXTERIOR, CUSTOM PAINTING SPECIALISTS. Fam-ily Owned, 30 Years Experience, Old Fashioned Work Ethics, Qual-ity, Integrity, Courtesy. GERRY & JON HANS, (858) 335-9368, (760) 420-0316. License # 391076, Bonded, Insured, painterman [email protected]. VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER ACCEPTED.

pest Control

insect & rodent solutionsStrategic Treatments & Solutions for Termites, Ants, Rats, Go-phers, Bees, Etc. Gopher eradication in 10 min. Neighborhood Termite & Pest Specialists. Call (888) 319-PEST (7378) or visit www.sandiegopestcontrol.com.

plumbing

dc PlumbingSan Elijo Hills resident owned - Full Service Plumbing Company. Li-censed and Insured. Tankless waters heaters, water softeners, gas fire pits, upgrades, drains, camera inspections, leak detection and repipes. Call (858) 688-3307.

home gutters

west coast gutter co.New gutter installation. We clean all gutters. We repair all gutters. Seamless, aluminum, steel and copper gutters. Commercial and resi-dential. Lic. and Ins. Scott at (858) 568-3714.

horsebaCK riDing

horseback riding lessons, fairie foto Parties, scouts & camps

English Riding 6 yrs old to 76 yrs young. Summer Riding Camps At BARkING ELF RANCH Nestled in Elfin Forest 1 mile from San Elijo Hills. Call (760) 744-2422, visit us at www.kgreenwood.com or email [email protected].

mega arte riding academYJingle Bells pony rides, every weekend in December 9am - 3pm ($20/ride) at beautiful country ranch in Elfin Forest minutes from San Elijo, 20767 Elfin Forest Road. Certified riding lessons ages 2 - 92. Nature guided trail rides, RATED BEST PONY PARTIES IN SD. MC and Visa accepted, call Meg at 760-822-4778 or visit www.ridingacademy.biz

horseback riding: lessons and full service training

Hunters/jumpers/equitation Group and private lessons and training. Full or half leases available. Certified and insured. New client incentives! Lo-cated in Harmony Grove. Come and join us! kDB Training Stables-kelli (760) 213-6920 or visit www.kdbtrainingstables.com

real estate serViCes (Cont)

realty executives - debbie lawes Let me take the hassle and stress out of selling your home. Call Debbie Lawes for a free market analysis of your home. (760) 214-4947, email [email protected].

hometown realtyYour hometown realtors. No one knows San Elijo Hills Better! (760) 798-1784 www.hometownsanelijohills.com.

the masters real estate groupMastering all your real estate needs. Call (760) 707-9475 or visit www.mastersrealestategroup.com.

lenDing

crest fundingYour Mortgage advisor for life. It’s your home and your future. It’s our profession and our passion. Dan & Emily Palmer. (760) 822-7063. [email protected].

sell or buY rVs

barry @ holland motor homes

Your Local RV Specialist! “6 years in the neighborhood, 15 years in the business!!!” RV’s to fit in everyone’s budget! BUY-SELL-CONSIGN. Financing Available. Call (760) 889-4849 or email bgriffiths_ [email protected].

well being

Dental

san marcos smile studioFamily and Cosmetic Dentistry. We provide gentle, personalized, and comprehensive dental care for you and your family. We are convenient-ly located on San Marcos Boulevard across from Restaurant Row. Call today! (760) 744-2168 or email [email protected].

health & fitness

jazzercise60-min class incorporates warm-up, aerobics, muscle ton-ing, & cool down/stretch. Babysitting available for all classes. (760) 475-7426 www.jazzercise.com.

re:form fitness studiO Intimate fitness training studio serving the San Elijo Hills Area. Our Gravity Training System provides a functional resistance and aerobic workout while challenging core strength and balance. (760) 510-3800, www.Reformfitness.com, [email protected].

tri-city medical center rehabilitation servicesPhysical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy; Specializing in Or-thopedics, Pediatrics, Aquatics, Lymphedema, Hand, and Balance/Vestibular Therapy. Locations in Carlsbad, Vista and Oceanside. Call (760) 940-7272. www.tri-citymed.com.

body sculpting – boot camp – Pilates – Yoga– baby Yoga

SoCal Gymnastics now offers unlimited, 60-minute adult fitness classes for a low $40/four-week session. These classes make getting fit fun and challenging. Visit www.socalgtc.com for more information. Enroll today by calling (760) 633-3440 or emailing [email protected].

salon/hairCutting

bella bella salon and boutique We are committed to a chemical free alternative for your Hair Nails Skin. Complimentary Deep conditionings and hand and arm massages! Come experience the difference! We love to pamper thru the art of beauty! Call (760) 943-7311 or visit www.bellabellasandiego.com.

spiritual

church of the hillsMeets at the San Elijo School at 10am each Sunday Call (760) 744-2111 or visit www.churchofthehills.net.

Palomar unitarian universalist fellowshipRoom for different beliefs. Yours. www.vistauu.org Just 7 miles from San Elijo Hills.

VaCation rentals

costa rica beach front houseLocated on the southern end of Tamarindo Beach. Tranquil oasis 30 feet above the beach, ensuring absolute privacy. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 2-6). Call 011(506) 2653-0040 or visit www.vrbo.com/198773

insuranCe

allstate insuranceAuto, Home, Life, Health, Commercial, Retirement, Short Term Dis-ability and Cancer. Call Micah Albao at (760) 471-3311 or email [email protected].

partY/eVent serViCes

shaKe rattle and rOll casinO Parties Full parties with dealers or equipment rentals. Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker and more. In home, small business, fundraisers, and corporate parties. Call (760) 613-3911 or visit www.shakerattleandroll-casino.com.

CupCaKes

calculated whisk cupcakeryMini, Regular and Jumbo cupcakes in 25 flavors and new chocolate dipped Cake Bites- Great for birthday, holiday and corporate parties. Call (619) 947-3515 or check us out at calculatedwhisk.com.

pet serViCes

Pampurred PetsSEH resident PetLover/Sitter since 2001. Loving care 4 your Pet in the comfort of your home! Drop-IN,Walking,Overnight. Licensed&Insured. Now that you tried the rest, try the Best! Ref-erences from your neighbors! Call Mara (760) 333-8653 or email [email protected].

Pamper Your Pet - Pet careChristine Walsh, Owner. Your pet’s premiere pet care service! We offer pet sitting, dog walking, field trips, overnight care, pet transporta-tion, and more! We are licensed, bonded, and insured. www.pampery-ourpetsandiego.com (760) 603-9220.

cats/Kittens10 wks. +, need responsible lifetime homes. Cute, friendly, vacc, fixed, dewormed, deflead. www.sdcats.org.

professional serViCes

finanCial / taxes

edward jones - financial advisorMaking Sense of Investing ~ David E. Lam, Financial Advi-sor ~ 285 N. El Camino Real Suite 201 Encinitas, CA 92024 ~ Resident of Promontory Ridge (760) 753-1025 ~ [email protected].

general serViCes

Postal annexYour Home Office. Now Open! Located in the Albertson’s Shopping Center. Ph: (760) 471-4748; Fx: (760) 471-4749. www.PostalAnnex.com/4013 Store Hours: M-F 9-6, Sat 10-4.

assistant

holiday help!Are there things you just don’t have time to do yourself? Let’s turn your HOLIDAY CHAOS INTO CALM. Shopping, wrapping, address-ing cards, decorating, party planning, house sitting, even returning/ex-changing gifts. Call Susie at “A Place for Everything” (760) 539-7015. [email protected].

holiday assistantIn-home childcare, run errands, shopping & returns, light house clean-ing, meal preparation, etc. Background in childcare and art, refer-ences available. Call Sue at (760) 798-0970

real estate serViCes

realtors

beV Paine, windermere Properties(760) 402-9145. www.YOURSANELIJOHILLSNEIGHBOR.com.

dianne arnaldo - realtOr - PrudentialDianne Arnaldo, Realtor, (760) 445-5133, www.DianneArnaldo.com, Houston Team, Prudential Ca.

nicolas and jena jonvilleYour Neighbors...Your Realtors the Jonville Team (760) 471-5098. www.SEHproperties.com.

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san elijo hills

business spotlight

In the late 1930’s, the site that is now home to Santa Fe Christian Schools was Las Flores Inn. Because of its favorable proxim-ity to the race track (and the fact that it had indoor plumbing), Las Flores Inn affectionately hosted many celebrities and jockeys. During the 60’s and 70’s, the Inn became a boys’ board-ing school and in the late 70’s Christian High School in El Cajon opened its North County campus there.

Over the next 30 years, Santa Fe Christian Schools blossomed and flourished into what is now an award-winning “Best Private Christian School in San Diego County.” Although the facility is technically one school, it’s divided into four separate levels of academics – the preschool, the lower school (K-5), the middle school (6-8), and the upper school (9-12). SFC holds the highest accreditation possible under two organizations - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Their mission is to “partner with Christian parents within a Bible-based community, in order to disciple students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.”

SFC boasts small class sizes and big opportunities! The lower school offers the younger students interactive science labs and computer labs, art studios, music programs and more. Moving along to the middle school, your

child not only has access to four Honors classes, but can also select between digital production, yearbook, student government, as well as Spanish and French classes. They also have over 20 athletic teams in which to get involved, including basketball, football, volleyball, soccer and more. Students enrolled in the upper school can choose from over 40 athletic teams, nine Honors classes, 13 AP classes, international mis-sion trips, class retreats, art, drama, French, equestrian clubs and so much more.

Small class sizes allow the highly qualified, pas-sionate teachers to focus on each student’s needs - challenging and inspiring individual development.

Convenient bus transportation is available throughout San Diego County. SFC has affordable tuition plans as well as scholarship opportunities. The Class of 2010 (97 students) received 423 college acceptances and was awarded over $10 million in college scholarships. An astounding 100% of the students continue on to college. The campus itself is a sprawling 17 ½ acres located in beautiful Solana Beach. It’s equipped with state-of-the-art science, art and computer labs, and impressive athletic facilities, all in a safe and secure closed campus.

You can visit the school by attending one of their Open Houses: Wednesdays – December 8, January 12 or February 9 from 10 am to noon. If you can’t attend one of the Open Houses, you can visit their comprehensive website at www.sfcs.net. You can also call the admissions office at 858-755-8900 or email them at [email protected].

santa fe christian schools

1905 Calle Barcelona, Suite 230, Carlsbad, CA 92009All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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