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I am Thankful For... This month’s issue of The Fountain is all about Giving Thanks. We asked a few of our neighbors why they are thankful this year. From health and happiness to family and friends, November is the month to slow down and give thanks. Page 10
Your Favorite Charities We asked our residents to tell us how they like to give back. Thanks to all of you who responded to our query and told us about your favorite charities. We decided to share some information on each charity, so that you are educated and enlightened about the causes that your neighbors and friends hold close to their hearts.
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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 building 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 publication 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. Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form, in whole or part, without written permission is prohibited. The Fountain is a monthly publication highlighting house, home and community building. The Fountain accepts freelance contributions, though there is no guarantee that unsolicited material will be returned. The Fountain is not responsible for the views of contributing writers and assumes no responsibility for errors appearing within. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the Publisher or advertisers. We reserve the right to restrict all advertisements to their proper classification and to edit or reject any copy.
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Living The Moment For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
I think I was made to recite this poem of giving thanks at the end of each day of my Catholic School life. And as it happens when you do something over and over again, it becomes mundane, you stop hearing the words, and repeat the phrases in the familiar sing-song manner that repetition brings. It’s been many years since I’ve been in elementary school, and yet, sometimes, this verse pops into my head, and now that I’m not a child just waiting to say the words so that I can get out of school, I actually stop to hear what it is the message is saying, and simple as it is, it is absolutely true, isn’t it?
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:15-11:45am, I have all three of my children at school. I usually try to work for the entire two-and-a-half-hour block of time. However, recently, on a week off from writing and editing, I decided to leave the laundry alone, and the dishes in the sink, and I took myself off for a walk at Moonlight Beach at 9:15am, right after I dropped my youngest one to school. I took a picture with my iPhone and sent it to my husband, and said, “I am so thankful for where we live. This is what I get to look at this morning.” And I felt sad as I sent it to him because he was hard at work at the office, and I was taking a solitary, peaceful, Zen-like walk on Moonlight Beach. I started off in my tennis shoes and sweatpants, walking at break-neck pace, trying to burn those calories and get that heart rate up. And then I stopped. Stopped in my tracks and looked out at the ocean. And I couldn’t believe that I live 15 minutes away from tranquility and beauty like this. So, I did something that I don’t usually do. I texted John and told him I was “going to be naughty.” I took off my tennies and dumped them on the side of the beach, I rolled up my sweatpants and walked in the ocean. Slowly. Splashing in the waves with my toes, trying to follow the footprints that I saw in front of me. I picked up two shells to add to my ever-growing collection. And I just listened. To the sound of the waves, to the surfers talking to each other, to the retired couple who was walking in front of me, hand-in-hand. And I told my husband later that I couldn’t wait for the time when we were retired and walking hand-in-hand in the water.
But that’s silly, isn’t it? No sooner were the words out of my mouth than I realized how silly they actually were. Why can’t John and I walk on the beach together now? Why would I wait till we’re retired? And do I really wish for retirement? With retirement might come grandchildren and some alone time with my husband, but will I then yearn for all three of my children under
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one roof? Will I wish for the days when my kids all climbed in our bed each morning to snuggle before school? While I wish for retirement, or a slower pace of life, will I forget the fun and craziness of school drop-offs and pick-ups, the constant noise and bustling activity of play dates and children visiting? Will I be happy when my kids are all grown up and have lives of their own, or will I look back at the days when John taught Liam to ride his bike, holding him by the shirt and running alongside? When my girls were one and two years old respectively, I remember thinking how wonderful it would be to have older kids. And now, I love my older girls – my shopping buddies, my tastetesters, my editors, my proof-readers, they are my right and left hand at many times of day – but, they are also in fifth and sixth grade, home from school and heading straight toward piles of homework and projects and after school classes, and I wish, oh I so wish for an afternoon at the pool with them, so much so that I think almost daily about pulling them from school one early Wednesday afternoon to take them to lunch and some play time.
There are these milestones that you work toward – potty training, kindergarten, reading, fifth grade graduation, middle school....And then, before you know it, it’s all happening so quickly that it’s like watching a movie with the fast-forward button on. And I’m trying, trying so hard to stop and be thankful. Be grateful for every minute that I have that isn’t taken up with responsibilities and every-day chores. I savor the 20 minutes in the elementary school drive-up lane with my oldest daughter every afternoon, I love the one hour from 7am-8am when I can hang out alone with my middle daughter, and Tuesdays and Thursdays, when my little boy isn’t at school, those are my favorite days of the week. I could spend them doing housework and chores, but I have decided not to. We go to Sea World, and the Natural History Museum. We play out on our trampoline and eat lunch while we bounce, trying not to spill our water on our food, laughing and hastily mopping when we do. And you know what? The chores get done, the house gets cleaned and the day wasn’t spent missing out on fun with the kids. I guess what I’m trying to say is that it’s November already, and I can’t remember what happened in February, because it went by so fast. While looking ahead to the future, I’m trying not to forget to live in this moment, instead of thinking about what’s next, I’m hoping to instead BE in this second. This November, do something silly with your family. Take one responsibility and throw it out the window. Enjoy your family and your friends. The dishes and laundry and chores can wait. Take that walk on the beach, chuck those tennis shoes off, splash in the water, dig those toes into the sand. Happy Thanksgiving, San Elijo Hills!
Women’s Wisdom This networking group for women meets on the 4th Monday of each month here in San Elijo Hills from 6-9pm. Contact: Judy Foster, judy@ womenswisdom.net
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San Elijo Hills’ Moms’ Club New group for moms in the San Elijo Hills, Old Creek Ranch and Venzano. A great time to meet and socialize. Park days, field trips, play dates, scrap booking and moms night out. The more the merrier! Contact: De Anne Crossman, (760) 529-3231
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Network San Elijo! Don’t miss the Wednesday morning networking group. Network San Elijo! meets at the Peppertree Hills Eatery here in San Elijo Hills every Wednesday from 7:308:30am. Contact: Lauren Lanni, info@lanniinsurance.com Remember to “Like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/ NetworkSanElijo
LUNA Moms Club and Stroller Strides Weekly
Interested in connecting with other moms? Join the local LUNA Moms Club every Friday at 10am at the Lower Tot Lot (by water feature). Stroller Strides Class, Mon-WedFri from 9-10am. Contact: Bre Hamideh, bregetfit@gmail.com
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San Elijo Hills Women’s Club SEHWC is a philanthropic and social group that includes women of all ages. Members live in San Elijo Hills and surrounding communities. For more club information, please contact Martha Kaloogian, SEHWC President, at sehwc@ yahoo.com or visit www. sehwc.weebly.com. Remember to “Like” us on Facebook.
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San Elijo Running Club The San Elijo Running Club meets regularly for a variety of runs. Beginners to seasoned athletes are welcome. Times and locations are subject to change but you can find information about upcoming runs at http://www.meetup.com/ runningmeetup/ or contact Dax at the number below. Contact: Dax Ross, dax@larsenglobal.com, (760) 473-5621
San Elijo Holiday Boutique to be Held in November The City of San Marcos and the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club will present the San Elijo Holiday Boutique on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10am to 4pm at the San Elijo Recreation Center, 1105 Elfin Forest Road. This free event will include arts and crafts vendors, food, entertainment and a free children’s craft area.
For more information, please call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net.
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San Elijo Hills Women’s Club San Elijo Women’s Club International Food Festival Rousing Success A big thank you to San Elijo Hills! This fun-loving and caring community of folks generously supported the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club (SEHWC) International Food Festival Fundraiser on September 15. More than 70 people attended this event raising over $4,900 to benefit Women’s Empowerment, International (www.womenempowerment. org). The lovely home of Faye and Dennis Capps provided the perfect sunset setting for enjoying ethnic foods, wine and sangria, craft beers and a lively Silent Auction. Carol Clause and Leigh Fenly, Co-Presidents of Women’s Empowerment (WE), described the work of this San Diegobased non-profit organization. WE provides small, repayable business loans and services to women in poverty in Mexico, Honduras and Ghana. In addition, low-income women in San Diego are assisted in starting or expanding businesses with training and technical assistance, along with access to small loans. Two of WE’s San Diego clients attended in full traditional dress. They shared with the crowd how the services they received from WE helped them start businesses that supplement their families’ incomes. Olivia Layea from Ghana loves to cook. She thanked WE for all the help she’s received from them, including a loan for a vehicle which has been essential for transporting her food to the many farmers’ markets she sells her produce in every week. Everyone got to sample the delicious Ghanaian Chicken Pies she prepared for us. Hasno Ali, a refugee from Somalia, learned to cook from her Ethiopian grandmother and delighted everyone with her tasty Sambusas. She also sells her food at many farmers’ markets around the county. Both women have booths at the popular Vista Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings from 9am to noon. In addition to a generous donation of taco bar fixings from Mr. Taco here in San Marcos, all of the other delicious offerings were prepared by members of the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club. There were many authentic dishes representing regions of the world where women have been helped by WE, including sushi, dumplings, spinach pie, dolmatas, African peanut soup, Mexican wedding cookies, and pan de jamon (South American ham bread), just to name a few. The highly successful Silent Auction featured over 50 items donated by local merchants and SEHWC members. Donors are proudly listed, with our heartfelt thanks for their support and enthusiasm for this event! A huge thank you from the SEHWC to all those who attended or made donations to Women’s Empowerment. Many thanks to everyone who so generously donated items for the Silent Auction. “It takes a village” is an apt description for this effort, and we are proud to be a part of the “village” of San Elijo Hills! To learn more about SEHWC, please visit www.sehwc.weebly.com
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feature Your Favorite Charities The Spirit of Giving in San Elijo Hills Here in San Elijo Hills, we all know that we lucky to live where we do, to go to school where we do, and to be blessed with good neighbors and friends. We asked our residents to tell us how they like to give back. Thanks to all of you who responded to our query on Facebook (www.facebook.com/sehfountain), and told us about your favorite charities. We decided to share some information on each charity, so that you are educated and enlightened about the causes that your neighbors and friends hold close to their hearts. Morris Animal Foundation (The Wright Family)
The Purple Ribbon Council (KC Kennedy-Patrick)
Morris Animal Foundation is a nonprofit organization that invests in science that advances veterinary care for companion animals, horses and wildlife. Founded in 1948, Morris Animal Foundation has invested more than $70 million towards studies and breakthroughs in diagnostics, treatments and preventions and cures for animals.
The Purple Ribbon Council has a mission – to turn awareness into action and engage all people to help prevent domestic abuse and dating violence. You can help in different ways. The Purple Ribbon Fund for Children helps children rebuild their lives and restore hope after losing a parent to domestic violence. The Survivor Empowerment Fund, or the Prevention Education programs are all designed to support and help families.
To donate, or to learn more, visit www.morrisanimalfoundation.org
Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego and Ronald McDonald House Charities (The Lanni Family, The Crossman Family) When a child is treated for serious, lifethreatening illnesses at the hospital, Ronald McDonald House Charities provides a home-away-from-home for their families. Since opening their first 12-bedroom house in 1980, they opened a new 65,000 sq. ft. facility that serves nearly 20,000 families a year.
On October 20, Lauren and David Lanni participated in a 24 hour game-a-thon for Extra-Life and donated the proceeds to Rady Children’s Hospital. For more information, visit www.sdmcdonalds.com/mcdonald-house-charities.aspx Interfaith Community Services in Escondido (The Mitchell Family) This organization epitomizes what can happen when people of all faiths and no faith come together. They provide much needed services to the North County Community to veterans (transitional housing, job training), battered women shelters, programs for at risk teens, literacy and job training, food bank and soup kitchen services for the needy and homeless and so much more. A truly local organization having a real and positive impact. For more information, visit www.interfaithservices.org
Good Dog! Autism Companions (The Sando Family) Good Dog! is dedicated to educating both the general public and the autism community about the benefits and laws pertaining to autism service dogs. This was started by a mom who wants to help others through the experience she had in acquiring a dog for her son! They are available to attend schools, camps, events, playgroups or any other autism group setting where the exposure to dogs can educate, motivate, calm and inspire children. Their immediate primary objective is helping families determine if an autism service dog is right for their child.
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Women for Women International (Barbara Clain Harlow) Women for Women International provides women who are survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency. Sponsor a woman anywhere in the world for a one year program that helps them improve earning ability, learn about health, form community partnerships...and they pass that along to others in their family and community. Kiva.org Kiva.org is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Lend as little as $25 along with others to help someone’s simple business. Repayment rate is high and then you re-lend the same funds to someone else.
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American Lung Association (The Mendoza-Nilsson Family) One of our neighbors, Grace Mendoza-Nilsson is involved in the Fight for Air Walk this November. It will be on Sat Nov 10 at 9am and the walk goes around Seaport Village. In her own words...Grace Mendoza Nilsson
I got involved in this because my dad died of complications of COPD. I have done other charities before – I did the 3day walk in 2006 for breast cancer. But lung disease became very personal for me, and I found out there wasn’t really much publicity with charities involving lung disease. Incredulous since more and more people die of lung disease than we all realize! So, I searched around and found this particular charity and pledged to support this in honor of my dad.
I really like this walk and charity because it is so low key! There is no registration fee and you decide what you want to donate. We donate what we are able. On the day of the walk, we take the whole family and make a day out of it. It’s a beautiful walk around Seaport Village and then we have brunch downtown. It is a lovely way to spend the morning and at the same time honor the memory of my father and also donate to a great cause.
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feature I am Thankful For...
Sophie Fredericks – having a house, so that I don’t have to live on the streets.
Shanon McWilliams – family, friends, health and coffee!!
Sydney McWilliams – my family and my house.
Jack McWilliams – my family and friends.
Deb Straight – my babies, all three of them!
Mrs. Helms – all the many families of support.
Elijah Hoffman – is thankful for respect.
Zack Volpe – my friends because that’s all I’m excited for when I come to school.
Emma Gardner – my family, home and school.
Kiki Pyle – my dog!
Zach Straight – MOMMY!
Mrs. Nicol – my son, Liam, my family, and my children here at school too.
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Thank You! The Fountain would like to thank our contributing writers for all their hard work and effort. It is your submissions that make our paper eclectic and exciting, your words that make us think, evaluate, understand and learn something new each month. We have so many writers that write articles because we ask for their expertise, and many of you who email and ask to write for us –please don’t stop! Our paper is written for you, and hopefully by you as well.
Our Writers... Without Chris Orlando, we would never be connected to what goes on behind the scenes at the San Marcos City Council. Thank you, Chris, for your dedication and hard work. Stephanie Garrison keeps us thinking about new and exciting ways to decorate, create and see the world. We love your articles, Stephanie!
Megan, Skylar and Priyanka, we live vicariously through you each month as you describe what goes on at school. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us so eloquently.
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Lauren Lanni, who sheds light on ways to keep our homes fire-safe, and keep ourselves insured, organized and ready for what life throws our way. Lauren, we love reading your articles, and thank you for them.
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feature Slice of Life – Giving Thanks for Our Friends I have a friend whose family loves crepes. They often eat a crepe breakfast at their favorite restaurant in Encinitas on Sunday mornings. This year, she gave me a crepe pan for my birthday, and it got me so excited about trying different recipes and creations. As soon as I have it perfected, as a thank you for the gift of a crepe pan, as well as the gift of friendship (infinitely more valuable), I will have her over for breakfast or brunch. This recipe is one that I watched Alton Brown make on the Food Network. I have tweaked it to suit my family’s tastes, but feel free to make it your own. For example, add salt to the recipe, and some fresh herbs (thyme, sage, Italian parsley) and use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey in a crepe. Or, put them in the oven with ham and gruyere and a bechamel sauce (recipe found easily online). Stuff your savory crepe with a scrambled egg white, fontina cheese, mushrooms and spinach and bake until the cheese gets gooey and melty. The sky’s the limit when it comes to crepes. But, you will have to invest in a good crepe pan. They aren’t too expensive, and if you take care of them, they will last you for years. Here I’m sharing with you our sweet version, the one that my family loves best. You can add orange zest or lemon zest, Grand Marnier or Limoncello to it. You could add Bailey’s Irish Cream to the batter and make a Tiramisu filling to go inside. We serve ours with berries and fresh whipped cream, or sauteed apples with cinnamon sugar, or Nutella with sliced bananas. For just a few minutes (until we see the dishes in the sink), we think we are at a creperie in Paris, enjoying our handmade crepe as we stroll towards the Eiffel Tower. There. All done. Those dishes are waiting. Back to reality. But, we will eat like Parisians tonight, and this super-easy recipe will be one you keep in your repertoire forever.
Crepes 1 cup Flour 1 tablespoon superfine sugar (I use Baker’s Granulated White Sugar, available at Albertsons) 3/4 cup milk (I use 2% milk, my mother uses whole milk) 1/2 cup water 2 Tablespoons melted butter 2 Eggs 1 tsp. lemon or orange zest (depends on what you plan to use as a filling)
Combine all ingredients in a blender until it just comes together. This batter will be runny. The trick to crepes is this – you HAVE TO rest the batter for at least an hour. This batter can sit in your refrigerator for up to 36 hours, if you have any left!
Let it sit until you see the sides of the crepe start to lift slightly (this will take no more than a minute), and then gently lift the crepe and flip it. Cook on the other side for 30-45 seconds, and remove from heat. You do not want your crepe to have any color on it.
Use a pastry brush and brush your crepe pan with a tiny bit of butter. Set your range to medium heat. Using a small ladle, ladle some batter on your pan, swirl to coat the bottom of your crepe pan and pour all the excess back into your bowl of crepe batter.
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The best thing about crepes is that you can cook all of them and then store them in the freezer. Then, when you’re ready to use them, just thaw, fill and serve! Honor a friend this month and invite them to your home for a crepe breakfast, lunch or dinner. I know I will!
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on your doorstep Bella Vista Homes in San Elijo Hills Honored for Landscape Architecture Ryland Homes and SJA Landscape Architecture were honored for the landscape architecture at Bella Vista Homes in San Elijo Hills at the recent Icon Awards, sponsored by the San Diego Building Industry Association. Russ Johnston, partner at SJA Landscape Architecture, designed the exterior to include colorful drought tolerant landscaping and gabions filled with local stone. Bella Vista features three two-story floor-plans, ranging from 3,461 to 3,776 square feet, with five bedrooms and four to 5.5 baths. The homes, which feature dramatic indoor/outdoor spaces, are priced from the $700,000s. For more information, visit SanElijoHills.com or Ryland.com.
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FC Sol Takes 4 Wins at La Jolla Soccer Tournament FC Sol, a competitive soccer club founded right here in San Elijo Hills had a tremendous weekend in La Jolla this summer taking home top honors in four age groups at the Tournament of Champions. These San Elijo soccer super star’s brought home the following: 1 st place for Boys 8 years old and under 1st place for Girls 12 and under 2nd place for Girls 8 and under
2nd place for Girls 17 and under Congratulations to all these FC Sol kids and families for such successful soccer weekend!
San Elijo AYSO Referees: Making it a Family Affair! It’s Saturday and the fields are busy with soccer teams everywhere; the fields are lined, the goals in place and at each field the two teams and their coaches are there! Then there is the team of three gold-shirted individuals who walk up to the field to get the game started – the Referees. The Referees are there to keep the game Fun, Fair and Safe for our AYSO players and to ensure the game is played by the FIFA Laws of the Game.
AYSO Referees are trained and certified by local AYSO Referee Instructors. At a minimum, some have spent eight hours in class, others have spent three hours in an online class followed by a five-hour classroom session. Each has passed the Laws test. AYSO is one of the few youth sports programs (possibly the only one) that offers certified training in various disciplines for its members at no cost. This year San Elijo AYSO was fortunate to have almost 20 newly certified referees come on board; the biggest class of referees in a single season for Region 1505.
Region 1505 is extremely proud of the fact that we have five parentchild referee pairs! Typically in youth sports, when a parent volunteers, the parent-child relationship of one of coach-player, team-parent player. In the case of referees, the relationship is really colleague and teammate (as the referees really are the third team on the field). Read a little about each of our parent-child referee pairs below.
Eric and Megan Johnson: Eric’s family has been involved in Region 1505 since 2006 when Megan first started playing as a U6 player. This year the Johnson family has three children playing – Megan is in the U12 division, Ethan in U10 and Aidan is our U5 Jamboree. Eric, a fourth-year referee, also volunteered to be the Referee Administrator for the Region this season. “From my perspective, there is nothing but positives having my daughter on my ‘referee crew’. As a parent of a youth volunteer, I also feel more comfortable knowing that I will be there in case something comes up that she might not otherwise be able to handle,” said Eric.
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Joe and Chase Hickey (pictured right): While Joe and Chase have been involved as coach and player in the Region for several years, they both became certified referees this year. “This is something Chase wanted to do, I thought I would join him in the class so it would be something we could do together!” Joe also volunteers as a Matrix coach for his daughter Rylee’s U10 Matrix team. Chris and Dylan Dorny: Chris is a very busy parent in AYSO this season; he has three children playing – Dylan, Jaxson and Elle. Dylan is on the U12 Boys Matrix team this season. Dylan said, “As a player, I wanted to understand the Laws of the Game better. So I decided to take the referee class. My dad is coaching my brother’s U10 team and so I can help out with the refereeing for his team.” “It is great to share a whole different side of the game with Dylan now!” states Chris. John and Matthew Rich: Matthew has always had an interest in understanding soccer a little more. John, in addition to being the Registrar and Webmaster, became a certified referee last season. This year Matthew decided to join the ranks as well. They have already refereed a few games this season as a team. “It has been real exciting to have Matthew on the touchline as an AR while I am refereeing a match.” Matthew said he “likes giving back to the organization that has provided so much fun for him through the years.” Bill and David Veljovich (pictured left with Rob McFarlane): Dave Veljovich started playing soccer in AYSO over 30 years ago, coached by his dad, Bill. Recognizing the need for qualified referees to support San Elijo AYSO, Dave and Bill took the referee training, and now work games together. They both enjoy the time together discussing the game’s nuances, as well as the sometimes complicated “Laws of the Game.” With Bill’s grandchildren Alex and Cara, they represent three generations of AYSO’s soccer family.
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in your backyard Calling Women Everywhere – Head to Toe Women’s Expo is Back! Nothing but Girlicious! Ladies across the county grab your girlfriends for a day of shopping, pampering and fun. Affectionately coined the “Ultimate Day Out For Women,” the Head to Toe Women’s Expo returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds, November 10 & 11. The Head to Toe Women’s Expo is a little slice of boutique heaven. There will be an array of local and regional exhibitors with everything from essentials to a fairytale of luxuries and indulgences for stylish gals, moms, tots. Mix in a fashion show, chef seminars, baby shower, guest speakers, and it’s the ultimate day out for girlfriend brigades.
San Marcos Alive Artwalk The City of San Marcos and the San Marcos Arts Council will be presenting the San Marcos Alive Artwalk at Old California Restaurant Row, 1020 West San Marcos Blvd. on Sunday, November 4 from 10am to 4pm. This year’s art celebration will include a Chalk Art Competition featuring professional as well as amateur chalk artists. Children will also be invited to create their own chalk masterpieces. The event will also feature fine arts, a craft fair, a children’s craft fair, a community art mural and more than 20 hands-on art projects. Entertainment will include performances by local schools and dance studios. Clint Perry and the Boo Hoo Crew will be the headliner on the children’s stage. This year’s event will also include student art shows. There is no charge for admission or parking. For more information, call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net.
The popular Head to Toe Women’s Expo launched more than eight years ago by San Diegans Rosemarie Gibson and Debbie Adelman. This dynamic duo organizes and coordinates every Expo, which each year attracts more than 10,000 attendees from throughout San Diego County and beyond. This is an extraordinary event not to be missed. Show hours are Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, Nov. 11 from 10am to 4pm. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and children under 12 are free. Parking is $9 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.headtotoewomensexpo.com or call (877) 491-0677.
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in your backyard City Completes Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update Chris Orlando: City Council L a s t month, the City Council completed the process of modernizing the structure that guides future development by approving a comprehensive overhaul of the city’s zoning ordinance. The zoning ordinance update, which is the culmination of the process that began with the development and adoption of a new General Plan, represents a significant step forward in making the rules that guide current and future development in the city.
A zoning ordinance outlines land use designations throughout the community – many of which were modified by the new general plan. It also defines permitted uses within each of these designations; restrictions, such as height limitations; procedures for handling nonconforming uses; and the procedure for granting amendments, variances and hearing appeals. Both the city’s general plan and the zoning ordinance were more than 30 years old and reflected a San Marcos that was much different than the one we know today. While they had been amended over the years, the core documents were outdated and did not include many of the best practices currently used today to properly plan for and guide development. In addition, it now more accurately reflects the city that San Marcos is today. (For example, the prior zoning ordinance allowed as many as 25 chickens in the yards of certain residential areas, reflecting a time when the entire city was a more rural environment.)
The new ordinance is more streamlined, easier to understand and directly addresses traffic and environmental issues. It incorporates the latest and most innovative approaches to planning, including complete streets,
form-based zoning and an entirely new approach called transitional zoning. For the first time, the Ordinance also comprehensively addresses environmental, mobility, sustainability, air quality, and water quality concerns, as envisioned by the recently passed General Plan. The new zoning ordinance is the product of many public meetings and significant input from the public and interested parties. It builds the framework for implementing the future plans for the city that were envisioned through the general plan process, which was completed recently after more than two years and 30 public meetings.
Because this was such a comprehensive update, the Council included a requirement that the provisions and rules established as part of the new zoning ordinance be reviewed in a year to ensure that they are working as intended. In recognition of the success of the effort to update its general plan, San Marcos was recently awarded the 2012 Comprehensive Planning Award, Small Jurisdiction from the American Planning Association (APA) San Diego Section. Betsy McCullough, a representative for APA’s San Diego Section, indicated that “the award jury only selects the best-of-the-best” and praised the city’s general plan for its sustainability measures and public outreach efforts.
Together, the adoption of the new general plan and the approval of the comprehensive update of the city’s zoning ordnance, represent a major accomplishment that will help San Marcos appropriately plan for and address its future growth.
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November 11, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 10am-2pm
November 22, O’side Turkey Trok 5K Run, www.osideturkeytrot.com
November 2, 10am, Lower Tot Lot, LUNA Moms Club, bregetfit@gmail.com
November 13, 7pm, San Elijo Hills’ Women’s Club (SEHWC), sehwc@yahoo.com
November 23, 10am, Lower Tot Lot, LUNA Moms Club, bregetfit@gmail.com
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November 13, 9-11am, WISE meeting, visit www.facebook.com/WiseWomenInSanElijo
November 24, Little Italy Mercato, 9am-1:30pm, www.littleitalysd.com/mercato/
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November 28, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 3-7pm
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November 29, Happy Thanksgiving!
November 9, 10am, Lower Tot Lot, LUNA Moms Club, bregetfit@gmail.com
November 18, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 10am-2pm
November 10-11, Head to Toe’s Women’s Expo, www.headtotoewomensexpo.com
November 18, Encinitas Fall Festival, www.kennedyfaires.com
November 10, Little Italy Mercato, 9am-1:30pm, www.littleitalysd.com/mercato/
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Many people are under the misconception that if they can “see fine�, they do not need an eye exam. This could not be further from the truth. Several years ago, a young mom with “perfect vision� brought her daughter in for her first exam because she couldn’t see the board in class. Her daughter was apprehensive, so the mother decided to have an eye exam first and let her daughter watch (to calm her fears and show her nothing ‘scary’ would happen). During that exam, we found a suspicious looking spot in the mother’s eye and referred her to a specialist. It turned out, the mother had never had an eye exam before (since she always had “perfect vision�), and the “suspicious looking spot� was actually a slowgrowing malignant tumor – which thankfully, the surgeon was able to remove since it was detected early! Although this scenario does not happen every day in my office, it happens often enough that I worry about those individuals who never have their eyes checked. Comprehensive eye examinations are recommended once a year for individuals who wear glasses/ contacts or have risk factors (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, use of certain medications, eye disease, family history of eye disease, crossed eyes, or other health conditions/concerns). For asymptomatic individuals (people with “perfect vision�), eye exams are recommended at the following intervals: t #JSUI UP NPOUIT "U NPOUIT PG BHF t UP ZFBST: At 3 years of age
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Although some schools perform quick “vision screenings� to help identify children who have undetected vision problems – many children still fall through the cracks and may “pass� the screening, delaying further examination and treatment.
If you can’t remember the last time you had your eyes checked, it’s time to call your doctor and schedule an appointment!
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Mark Your Calendars November 5 - PTO Meeting 9:15am
So come and enjoy a delicious meal with your family and friends while supporting your school and community one dine-out at a time! Our next dine-out is on November 28 at Pei-Wei and it lasts all day. Twenty percent of the sales will be donated to SEES! And don’t forget to submit your receipts to PTO for a chance to win a Pei-Wei certificate for a free appetizer. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact Kathy Gallagher and Nilda O’Reilly at seesfundraising@gmail.com. “A big thank you to Flippin Pizza, Fro-yo, Jamba Juice, and Acapulco for their generous donation to SEES PTO!”
November 7 - Scrip Card Order Forms Out November 9 - End of 1st Trimester, Student of the Month Flag Salute and Coffee Chat November 12 - No School – Veteran’s Day November 13 - No School – Parent/ Teacher Conferences November 14-16 - Early Release Conference Days November 14 - After school movie November 16 - Scrip Order Forms Due November 16 - After school movie November 19-23 - Thanksgiving Recess November 26-30 - Book Swap Collection November 26 - Labels for Education Drive Begins November 28 - Dine Out November 30 - Trimester Awards Flag
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We want to take the time to thank all the SEES families, volunteers, teachers, community members, sponsors, wine wall donors and silent and live auction donors and bidders for making SEES Oktoberfest a huge success.
Make sure to look for an update on our successful Cash for Kids drive in the December issue of The Fountain.
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We would like to extend a huge thank you to Katie Gaines for her beautiful Oktoberfest backdrop that will be used for years to come! Thank you also to StumbleFoot Brewing, Tarrica Wine Cellars, Calculated Whisk, CocaCola, Albertsons, Bushikan Karate, A Colorful Universe, Falco Creative, and the Bailey Family for their generous donations to Oktoberfest. We also had many generous wine donations from our SEES families.
Save the date: SEES after school movies will be offered on Wednesday, November 15 and Friday, November 17. Please check the school website for details.
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school news Giving Thanks for The Gift of Music – San Elijo Middle School Band While we are giving thanks this month, The Fountain would like to spotlight The San Marcos School District for its on-going support of music education in our middle and high schools. Over the next few months, we would like to take a look into our own San Elijo Middle School Band program (SEMS Band) to get an understanding of how it enriches the lives of Band students, their families and the community in general, and where it can take them in their lives. Like many successful organizations, SEMS Band is an example of where, given limited financial support at the district level, the local community steps in to make up the short fall. There is an entire village of people who participate and donate to make this incredible program a success: 1. Teachers doing unpaid over-time to take kids on field trips. 2. An enthusiastic Booster organization (supportive parents who help administer the program, provide hospitality, raise funds and more). 3. Local musicians (including some parents). 4. Local businesses and community organizations such as:
• Jim Fairweather at Hudson printers who help with the cost of printing Band Programs.
• The staff at Albertsons and Chevron, who readily donate water, food and ice.
• Mrs Taco, a generous dine-out partner.
• The Tilley Family at Fro-Yo Love.
• An engaged family community that supports fundraisers and our students, understanding the value of being able to offer our kids an education in music, whilst recognizing the constraints of the economy.
Over the year we hope to bring you some stories from the Band that will let you know that music education is alive and well in San Marcos. In the meantime here are a few dates to look out for: Nov 1 – Start of Poinsettia Fundraiser The largest band fundraiser of the year. The students are asked to sell pre-orders for poinsettias to family members, friends, businesses and neighbors. The poinsettias are delivered on December 3 and 4, right in time for Christmas! The six-inch poinsettias are gorgeous, and are supplied by a local grower. So get your orders in! If you don’t know any band students, come by the school (drop in on the Band Room to hear the students play, if you’d like), and place your order at the front desk. Nov 3 – The San Elijo Expo – Enjoy a bite to eat while listening to the Jazz Band play in the Town Center, and meet your local community. Nov 4 – San Marcos Alive Art Walk – Jazz Band will be playing in Restaurant Row from 12:20-12:40pm. For more information about this event, visit www.sanelijomiddle.us. Nov 13 and 14 – Fall Concerts Those in Beginning Band will demonstrate their newfound prowess at their instruments, and those in higher bands will show how they intend to reach new heights year on year. Isn’t it a delight to know that our students have the same chance, as we did, to explore their artistic sides and contribute to a rounded society in the future?
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San Marcos High School October at San Marcos High was a special month because of several new events. We had our annual homecoming dance on the Oct. 27 with the theme “Everything Jungle.” It was a great experience and we all had tons of fun with our friends. We also had our first Spirit Days of the year, including Pajama Day, which was a comfortable change for all of us. All of the sports teams at SMHS including football, field hockey, water polo, volleyball, tennis, and more are having fantastic seasons this year. The practice time and hard work all these teams have been putting in has really paid off, and we still have more time to improve before the season is out. The last few home football games were really entertaining because the cheer team encouraged the players to do their best and the pep band provided lively tunes throughout the game. Also, to take us through halftime, we had performances from the male and female dance teams, the cheer team and the marching band. The SMHS Knight Regiment marching band also had a couple of competitions in which we performed well and had a blast going to Ranch Buena Vista and Poway. We still have a few more competitions to look forward to, with the season ending late this month at Westview. This November, all
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By: Priyanka Athalye the kids are looking forward to the Thanksgiving break and as I write this, I realize for just how many people and things the students at SMHS have to be grateful. In addition to our athletes, the year has been amazing for our students. We have a new campus being built, which should be ready by January 2014, and a big “thank you” is owed to all the dedicated construction workers. It’s astonishing how quickly everything is coming together; the walls are almost up for our new gym! Our current interim campus stays clean every day because the janitors work long hours in preparation for the following day’s classes. The supervisors keep students in line and keep the campus safe. The parents contribute in their own way, driving students to and from school, to practice, and maybe to a friend’s house for that project due Monday. The many people who work together to keep SMHS going deserve to be recognized not only this month, but every day of the year. Everyone is awaiting Thanksgiving break and looking forward to some time away from the demanding schedule of our school days. I can’t wait to sleep in on several days at a stretch and spend some time with my family. Time and family: just two of many things I love and am thankful for this November.
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This Thanksgiving, as we give thanks for all we are blessed to have, we need to remember that without our good health, we are nothing at all. And so, Tina van Hamersveld and Lorenzo Lietti, our resident health experts this month, help us realize how grateful we should be for our lives, and guide us towards the path of good food, healthy exercise, strong bodies, minds and souls. – Editor’s note
Juicing For Better Health Lorenzo Lietti likes to keep people healthy. In fact, I’m sure his neighbors will tell you that he has been on a mission for ages. He is not a nutritionist by profession; for the last 11 years, Lorenzo was an Equity Trader for European Markets, and his work life started at midnight and ended at 8am. Lorenzo didn’t mind his hours so much. He said it gave him a chance to spend some quality time with his three children – Luca, Emma and Lilly – and his wife, Amanda.
not cheap at all to buy organic produce, thoroughly prepare it and juice it at home. It’s costly, time consuming, and frankly, just not fun (trust me, I’ve tried).
As I said, for years Lorenzo has been passionate about living a healthy lifestyle – he started juicing at home, making a little extra to send to school with his kids, bottling it in mason jars and sharing with his friends. He realized that as much as he loved doing this, it was starting to take a toll on the Lietti family’s grocery bill. So, he studied and learned. He investigated and researched. And then he started a small production at home, making juices, bottling them and selling them to people who just couldn’t seem to get enough!
Often the thought of eating raw vegetables in highly unappetizing. That is, of course, till you’ve tried BluKale’s fresh juices. Order from a variety of flavors – try the WALKER (Carrot/Parsley/Spinach/Celery blend), or the SIMPLY RED (Carrot/Apple/Beet/Ginger). Maybe the LIQUID GOLD (Pineapple/Apple/Mint) sounds good to you, or Lorenzo’s best seller, GREEN LOVE – a combination of spinach, kale, romaine, apple, pear, lemon and cucumber. These juices come in 16-ounce bottles and last for up to three days in your refrigerator.
Lorenzo’s cottage industry grew quickly enough that he quit his job as an Equity Trader (hallelujah for a normal night’s sleep!), and got a kitchen off Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad. He got a real, serious juicer, the NORWALK (it has no blades, helps the produce maintain its integrity, inhibits the oxidizing process and keeps it alive), and the fun began. You may think you can juice at home, but what you don’t realize is that the shelf life of homemade juice is extremely short. It is, in fact, dead upon arrival. The heat from the blades of your blender kills the enzymes in your fruit and veggies, making your stored juice virtually nutrition-free. Plus, it’s
BluKale officially started in April of this year, and you can hear the pride and joy in Lorenzo’s voice as he speaks of his new baby. Drinking raw, unpasteurized juice gives you copious amounts of live enzymes, vitamins and minerals from vegetables and fruits, naturally activating the body’s amazing ability to heal itself.
One of these days, we will be able to buy Lorenzo’s juices from a storefront – at least, that’s his ultimate goal. Until then, you can order online (www. blukale.com), and have it delivered to you in San Elijo Hills or pick up from two locations close by. Give it a try – it’s not often you find something that’s good for you and tastes incredible as well. It’s a point and click, and this elixir of life can be at your doorstep this evening. For more information, or to place an order, visit www.blukale.com, or visit their FaceBook page.
Maintaining Your Weight and Health Through the Holidays By T i na va n H a m e r sve ld, C PT
The holidays are a season of celebration. It’s a time to get together with friends and family, and to attend office parties that invariably present us with countless reasons to overindulge. Many of us put our weight loss and fitness efforts on hold until January 1 when we resolve to “get in shape” once again. To top it all off, our stress levels are through the roof, creating a perfect environment for a stress-induced feeding frenzy.
3. Wear tight clothing around your middle so you really feel when you are full.
Do we try to resist the temptations of the holidays? Some of us make a gallant effort, while others put up our white flag from the very beginning and surrender to the season of gluttony. It IS the holiday season after all! Eat, drink, and be merry, right?
5. Fill at least half your plate with vegetables and the rest with mostly grilled, baked or steamed items plus a couple of small indulgences.
Is it possible to maintain control while enjoying the holiday season? ABSOLUTELY! Apply the 80/20 rule. Focus 80 percent of your diet on nutritious foods and allow yourself the rest in small indulgences. To maintain your fitness level through the holiday season, keep a consistent exercise routine. Make it a priority. Even if you can only fit 10 minutes into your busy schedule, it is better than none at all. As a bonus, the exercise will help reduce your stress level and burn off some of those extra calories. To control stress eating, keep low calorie snacks, such as cut up vegetables, air-popped popcorn, rice crackers or chewing gum on hand that you can grab instead of the nearest goodie. Taking walks, bathing, calling a friend and meditating are other great ways to reduce holiday stress and avoid overeating. Tips for eating at parties: 1. On the day of the party, eat lightly throughout the day, never skipping breakfast and focus on fruits and vegetables as the majority of what you eat. 2. Have a light healthy snack before the party so you are not ravenous when you arrive. w w w.th efo u n ta i n- o n li ne .co m
4. At the party, stand more than arms distance away from the buffet table. When you’re ready to eat, look over the entire buffet table before making your choices and select only foods you really want to eat.
6. Use the 3-bite rule. If you don’t absolutely love the food you are eating after 3 bites, leave it on your plate. It’s not worth the calories! 7. Be assertive. You don’t have to say yes to every food or drink you are offered. Even if you have to say it over and over like a broken record, you have the right to say no, you are full. 8. W hen it comes to alcohol, choose lighter options, like wine and light beer. Make a plan ahead of time of how many drinks you plan on consuming and stick to the plan (one or two glasses is enough). Finally, when it comes to the holidays, remember, that we are all human and can only do the best we can. Therefore, fuel your body with healthy foods most of the time, indulge slightly in things you love, and be conscious of your food choices and behaviors. If you think about it, holidays are really about sharing moments with the ones you love and the food is just a side note. So, enjoy your family and friends and have a wonderful holiday season! For more personalized assistance with weight loss, toning, and creating a healthy lifestyle contact Tina at (760) 420-4851 or visit www.TrainerTina.com.
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community l if e s ty le : P et s By: Re n u Maha jan
Giving Back – Pet Rescue and Adoption A pair of sad eyes looks at you from behind metal bars. Head tilts, tail wags, body wiggles in anticipation as a child and her parents walk by. Will this family be the one? This scenario is replayed thousands of times around the country. Every year in San Diego, nearly 50,000 pets are turned into shelters. Many of these are puppies and kittens, the result of “accidental “ litters, whose owners could not find homes for these animals. Over 4 million dogs and cats – one every eight seconds – are euthanized in the U.S. every year!
According to Kris Nelson, the cofounder of a local pet rescue called SPOT, “Shelters are not just full of mutts and aggressive cats. We see purebred Brussels Griffons, Labrador Retrievers, Shar Peis, Boxers and Basset Hounds, not to mention Lilac Point Siamese, Maine Coon and Persian cats. People get divorced, deployed or move and if they have not planned for their pets, they relinquish a family member to the shelter. Sometimes the pet is adopted, but sometimes it will be euthanized because there are just too many animals coming in and not enough people adopting.� These animals we are throwing away because they no longer fit in our lives are living creatures capable of pain, fear, grief, joy and unconditional love. Fifty-six percent of dogs and 71 percent of cats that enter shelters are euthanized. More cats are euthanized because they are more likely to enter a shelter without owner identification. People may argue that there are many worse, more important problems than the euthanasia crisis. But if we cannot take care of the animals with whom we live and (hopefully) care about, then is there any hope that we will make any real effort to address more distant ecological concerns?
What you can do to help: Spay and Neuter your pets – its one of the best things to do to avoid overcrowding in shelters and euthanasia rates. Adopt – If you have the resources to care for a pet, think adoption first. Volunteer – If you are not ready for a pet, volunteer at your local shelter or rescue group. From providing playtime for pets to helping out at adoption events or becoming a foster pet parent, donated time will make a huge difference in saving pets. Donate – Rescues and shelters rely heavily on donations. If you cannot donate money, other items like old blankets, towels and cleaning supplies are welcome.
SPOT This month I would like to feature a local rescue called SPOT (Saving Pets One at a Time). SPOT is a true grass-roots organization formed because of local need. They are an all-volunteer, nonprofit rescue that helps pets from local shelters when kennels there become overcrowded. They help with litters of puppies and kittens, and with dogs or cats who may have medical or stress issues and need recovery time. They place these pets in temporary foster homes until a permanent adoption family is found. If you would like to see all their adoptable pets or find out about volunteer opportunities, visit their website at www.spotsavespets.org. They welcome help for a few days, a few weeks or a few months. Contact them with questions or if you want to help them with a pet-in-need. info@spotsavespets.org Or call: (760) 593-7768 (leave a message)
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The Ins & Outs of Business Insurance Business Insurance or Commercial Insurance is a term that can encompass many different types of insurance coverage. I’ve bulleted them each below for a quick guide.
Business Owner Package (BOP) – This usually includes: General Liability, Contents Coverage (Business Personal Property/Inland Marine,) Business Auto, and Tenant Improvements & Betterments. It can include: EPLI, Abusive Acts, Equipment Breakdown, Accounts Receivable, Loss of Business, Spoilage Coverage, Valuable Papers, Data Processing and Data Loss and a lot more. The coverages depend on several factors including: insurance company, type of business, and your own choices. (Make sure your agent goes over each of your available optional coverages thoroughly with you.) General Liability – What many people think of when they hear the words Business Insurance is General Liability. Among other things, GL covers your business in case of a lawsuit, but it doesn’t cover the separate coverages listed above. Some businesses only purchase GL and may not have the proper coverage for other needs. Commercial Real Estate – If a building is owned in the name of a corporation, leased to tenants for business purposes, or rented to tenants for personal use (as in the case of an apartment building,) then you will need this type of insurance to cover the building and its General Liability. Workers’ Compensation – If you have one or more employees this is a state requirement, whether they are W2 or 1099. If a business fails to procure WC coverage and an employee is injured – even while on a break – they can be held liable and WC claims can be very expensive. You often get a discount for combining this with your business insurance. Commercial Auto – Many people are confused by the difference between commercial and personal auto insurance. If a car is used for business purposes, a claim will only be covered if you have commercial auto or business auto insurance. You can often get discounts for combining this with your business insurance as well. If you have a claim in a vehicle that has your business info
on the outside and you only have personal auto insurance on that vehicle, you may not have your claim covered. Hired Auto is coverage for rented cars for business. Non-Owned Auto will cover if your employee is using their personal car for business purposes (even bringing you lunch.)
Business Life Insurance – Partnership Insurance and Key Employee Insurance are both forms of life insurance that protect business succession in the event of one partner’s death or in the event the company loses an employee and suffer a loss of income. Group Health Insurance & Employee Benefits – If you have employees or own a family business of even just two people, you may qualify for group health, vision, and dental insurance as well as other benefits like group Disability, Long Term Care, and Life Insurance. This is a good option for business owners who may have employees or family members with health conditions or multiple medications, or who want to be more competitive employers. Sometimes you can have three people on one group policy for less than having one person on an individual policy. (Varies by group.) Commercial Bonds – These are frequently required for businesses in order to legally operate within the state’s guidelines and are often required to obtain a business license. There are dangers to both the business owner and the customer when businesses don’t carry the right type of insurance coverage, carry the wrong amount or even carry none at all. As a customer you can lose your property or be injured without adequate recourse if you choose to do business with an uninsured or underinsured commercial entity. As a business owner you can be sued for your personal home and assets if there is not adequate and appropriate coverage in place and an accident or lawsuit should occur related to your business. Lauren Lanni is an insurance producer in San Marcos, California. This information is not given in place of professional legal advice.
Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full Research Shows Gratitude Improves Quality of Life
The results of one study conducted by two leading university psychologists indicated that a focus on daily gratitude resulted in “higher levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, optimism, and energy.” It appears that people who focus on gratitude “experience less depression and stress, are more likely to help others, exercise more regularly, and have greater progress toward achieving personal goals.” Imagine losing some of the things that you take for granted, such as your home, your ability to see or hear, your ability to walk, or anything that currently gives you comfort. Then imagine getting each of these things back, one by one, and consider how grateful you would be for each gift. Gratitude shifts your focus from what your life lacks to the abundance that is already present.
ones are alive and healthy. It’s hard to get stressed out over missing that promotion, your team losing or having a bad hair day when your focus can be, “I’m grateful there is a roof over my head and my family will not go to bed hungry tonight.” So, how does one “live a life of gratitude?” • Take the time each day to give thanks, for whomever or whatever you’re grateful for. • W hen someone does something nice for you, however small, say thank you and really mean it. • It’s counter-intuitive, but give thanks for the “negative” things in your life. Problems can be seen as opportunities to grow, to be creative and to “think outside of the box.” Remember, “I can either choose to focus on the positive or negative in any situation, the choice is mine.” Begin bringing gratitude to your experiences, instead of waiting for a positive experience in order to feel grateful.
• Gratitude turns the negative into a positive. When things don’t go your way, remember that every challenge carries within it the seeds of an equal or greater benefit. Without challenges life becomes boring.
If the only prayer you say in your life is ‘thank you,’ that would suffice. – Meister Eckhart
Gratitude reminds you of what’s important. It’s hard to complain about the little things when your focus is on giving thanks that you and your loved
Alexandra Donnelly is a licensed psychotherapist and has an office here in San Elijo. She
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business highlight Pet Portraits - Linda Goldstein By: Karishma Sinnott
This month, as we give thanks for our where we are blessed to live, our family, friends and good health, we also give thanks for our furry friends who warm our toes, make us smile, always come to the door to greet us, curl up in our laps as we read a book and give unconditional love each day. It would seem to most that Linda Goldstein has a job that is one to be envied. When your hobby becomes your job or your job becomes your hobby, you know that you produce work that is exceptional because of the joy you feel when you are creating it. Linda moved from New Jersey back to California to be close to her children and grandchildren; her son lives in Manhattan Beach, her daughter lives in Lake San Marcos, and Linda loves being here in San Elijo Hills. Linda has been an artist all her life. She majored in Art Education, taught kindergarten through high school in New Jersey, and now teaches art through the San Dieguito Adult School, where lessons are taught overlooking the beach at Fletcher Cove. When she’s not teaching, Linda loves to paint pet portraits, and came upon this hidden talent of hers quite by accident. She was browsing online and saw some gorgeous portraits of dogs. So she tried her hand at it and succeeded so instantaneously that she soon started to have people calling to commission portraits of their pets. The paintings ship all across the United States, and as we write this, Linda is probably boxing and shipping paintings to Florida.
If you have a pet you love, or a pet that you have just lost, and would like to see your pet immortalized in acrylic paints, all Linda needs are some photographs and a few minutes of your time over the telephone. She asks for multiple photographs, preferably some that show the pet’s personality. She excels in capturing the expressions of your pets, and customizes your painting to suit your particular needs and desires. In October, Linda participated in the Pet Expo that was held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. She took some of her paintings and donated them to animal shelters in San Diego, as a way of giving thanks and giving back to these wonderful organizations. When she’s not painting, Linda loves to draw and sketch at the San Diego Botanical Gardens, or to hike the trails with her daughter. You may find her lost in a crossword puzzle with her two cats, Lucy and Lily, never far from sight. If you are interested in a portrait of your pet, or to give an incredible gift to a family member or friend, contact Linda at www.fureverpetportraits. com or fur-everpetportraits@hotmail.com.
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At this time of year our thoughts always turn to those that have had an impact on our lives both professionally and personally. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you personally for your continued support of our hometown business. As the market has continued to shift we have worked hard to bring new strategies, technology, and practices to our company in order to assist our clients with their needs and goals. We are optimistic that opportunities will continue to develop and we look forward to assisting our clients at being on the forefront of the residential, investment, and commercial markets.
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