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Holiday Traditions December is a month of family, and celebration and giving, and receiving. It’s the month of sharing, and decorating and lighting and traditions. So many traditions are born and reborn each December, and each one special in its own way. It doesn’t matter whether you celebrate Hanukkah or Kwanzaa or Christmas, or if you don’t celebrate any at all, it seems like people are hustling and bustling and moving and “doing” all month long. It’s a wonderful time to take stock of the year, to evaluate exactly where you succeeded as a family and as a community, and where you could possibly make changes in the year to come. Page 6
Madison Pyle and Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas If you know Madison Pyle, you know that she is perhaps one of the most responsible, respectful, grown-up 12-year-olds you will ever find. At the age of five, she was already mature, able to talk to adults with ease, listen and follow multi-step directions and take on any job that was thrown her way. So, it doesn’t seem to be a surprise that now, this San Elijo Middle School sixth grader is performing in The Old Globe’s Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas, for a second consecutive year.
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San Elijo Kids Learning the Value of Service... In November, the children and their parents got together to make baskets of food for their Thanksgiving Fundraiser to help families in need. Many families came together to buy food, fill boxes, decorate boxes and deliver them to families that were thrilled to have them on Thanksgiving Day. Our sincere thanks to Albertsons and Trader Joe’s for donating cardboard boxes to this cause.
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Dreaming... of Family December is a month of non-stop activity, isn’t it? It’s the month of family, and celebration and giving, and receiving. It’s the month of sharing, and decorating and lighting and traditions. So many traditions are born and reborn each December, and each one special in its own way. It doesn’t matter whether you celebrate Hanukkah or Kwanzaa or Christmas, or if you don’t celebrate any at all, it seems like people are hustling and bustling and moving and “doing” all month long. And it’s contagious. It’s a wonderful time to take stock of the year, to evaluate exactly where you succeeded as a family and as a community, and where you could possibly make changes in the year to come. As a community, it seems like we have grown and flourished this year. Oktoberfest came and went and was a huge success. The Fountain hosted the neighborhood Expo, benefitting the San Elijo Middle School and the San Elijo Hills’ Foundation, and that too was a fantastic example of a community coming together. We had multiple movie nights at the park this summer, we saw the Easter Bunny in all his splendor. We were blessed to avoid fires this year, and really, we couldn’t ask for better weather. Our schools have done exceptionally well, even with increases in student population and decreases in budgets, all thanks to a supportive community and the outstanding PTO bodies at both schools. All in all, we are so lucky to live where we do, in a community that shares and gives and helps and supports, not just in December but year round. And for that, we should all be so grateful that we live in the giant, happy family that we call San Elijo Hills.
It seems to come back to family, doesn’t it? Everything does eventually. And this year, for my husband, children and myself, it comes back to family in a big way. As I sit here at my computer on October 26, I’m having a difficult time thinking as far ahead as December, because to me, time seems to be, for once, crawling at snail’s pace. I cannot wait for December! I can’t wait for Christmas to be over. No, I’m not turning into “The Grinch”, I just know that on December 26, after three and a half long years of being away from “home”, I get to go back to India to see my family! My mother, my grandmother, my sister and brother, brother-in-law and brother’s new girlfriend, uncles and aunts, old friends and new. It makes me giddy as I write, and think about the possibility of two happy weeks with my family, because I know that time is passing us by, and I know that people back home are getting older, and I don’t know what the next few years will bring, but I am certain that this December break in India will give my family the opportunity to spend some quality time together, to start new traditions, and maybe resurrect some old ones. Traditions are what make us whole, I think. Our family has so many traditions that we honor daily, weekly and during holiday season. Some of these come from my husband, John, some come from me, and others are made up as we go along. It’s been 15 years since I spent Christmas at home in India, but my memories of spending them with my parents and siblings and grandparents are strong and clear. I’m hoping that my uncle will sing “The Twelve Days of Christmas” at full volume pag e 6 : th e fo u nta i n
for my children as he did for me when I was their age. I’m hoping that my mom will host her usual New Year’s party where I never manage to make it past 10pm – I didn’t when I was 16 and I probably won’t now either (if my dad were alive, he would say, “Do you need some matchsticks to hold those eyes open?” I never knew why he said that, and I still don’t, but I expected to hear it every year). I hope that my grandmother waits for us to help her pack up the Christmas ornaments (carefully wrapped) that I am SURE she has had for over 30 years now. I couldn’t tell you what I received for Christmas when I was 16, 17 or 10, but I can remember, with vivid detail, exactly how those holidays went, and what we did, because the traditions were so strong, and so family-oriented, that they are a permanent part of my memory, and hopefully, our children’s too.
So, when you’re worrying about what to give your teachers, or the children, or counting who has more presents so that you can make it “equal” for all, stop for a minute and think. Did you go to the Christmas tree lighting and take a picture? Did you do a family drive with hot chocolate to see the Christmas lights? Did you go to the Holiday of Lights at the Fairgrounds with spiced apple cider in to-go cups, and the children out of seat belts in the front seat? Did you visit The Living Nativity at Horizon Christian for their rendition of Christmas? Did you play your Christmas carols from November 23 to December 25 till you can’t bear to hear “Jingle Bells” for another year? None of these cost a lot of money, and yet, provide stories, laughs and entertainment for all. I know that this year, since we paid for tickets to India, that our Christmas exchange will be very small. My sister-in-law and I have already agreed that we will buy small gifts for the children only, and not for any of the adults, because, really, what do we need that we don’t have? I have talked to friends and we have agreed to share a baked good, or a hand-made treat, because, again, won’t it be fun to bake with the children, hand-wrap the goodies and walk to friends and neighbors’ houses to deliver them? We know we aren’t going to be able to spend money on gifts and toys and expensive things this holiday season, but we really don’t care, because, the spirit of the holiday will be alive and thriving without them. The stress has been removed (or highly decreased) from the holiday season. And with that, I know it will be the best December ever. Because truly, our family will be blessed with what is most important, and what we don’t always get to have – a family reunion. We get to see our children with their grandmother and great-grandmother, the only ones they have left. I’ll have some time to sit with my head on my grandmother’s lap (I still do that), time to learn a new recipe with my mom in her kitchen (and not have to do the dishes after), plenty of opportunity to tease and irritate my brother and his new girl (being the old married couple that John and I are), a chance to gossip with my sister and get to know my brother-in-law a little better, and to connect with that which matters most – family and friends. I’m ready!! Are you?
Happy Holidays, San Elijo Hills!
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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 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.
Celebrating the season Santa’s Magical Village Comes Alive in San Marcos
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WISE We are a group of Women who gather for business and friendship. Our mission is “Exploring the Inner and Outer Edge of our Full Potential”. Join us for interesting speakers and laughter with the girls. Our next meeting is on December 11. Contact Shawna (760) 744-1294 or Angela (858) 735-0511 or join us on Facebook at facebook. com/WiseWomenInSanElijo.
New Year’s Bash Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Bash at Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008 on Monday, December 31, from 6:30pm-12:30am Attire: Coming in costume is highly recommended. There will be prizes for the best-dressed family and couple in “Roaring 20s Attire.” Food: Food will be served from 6:30-9:30pm
Toast: Complimentary Sparkling Wine toast at midnight for guests 21 and older. NonAlcoholic sparkling drink is provided for guests under 21 years of age.
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San Elijo Hills’ Tree Lighting Come out on Friday, December 7 to witness the tree lighting ceremony, right here in the Town Square. Grab your family, neighbors, friends and camera, put on those coats and scarves and come out for a night of fun! This year we are bringing back the Holiday Boutique by popular demand of our residents! Here is the schedule for the evening:
5-8:30pm Artisan Holiday Boutique is back by popular demand! Several local artisans serve up their specialties. A few local food trucks will be selling a variety of delicious food!
6:30-8:30pm Santa will be attending the event so feel free to stop him for a picture (don’t forget your camera). Carolers will be filling the air with holiday tunes!
A Colorful Universe will have an ornament making station. Please bring $5 in cash to participate and create your own special craft! Complimentary cookies, hot chocolate and coffee will be served.
7-7:45pm The tree will be lit! A perfect backdrop for pictures.
7:15-7:45pm An elf variety magic show will be sure to entertain our residents. Come join us for a night of magic, friendship and fun!
The City of San Marcos presents its Annual Santa’s Magical Village at the San Marcos Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 3-8pm and Sunday, Dec. 2 from 10am-4pm. The event will feature an indoor holiday boutique as well as free activities for children, including ornament decorating, sand art, gingerbread houses and more! Entertainment, including bands and choral groups 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, Dec. 2 at 6:30pm. 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 5:30pm. Pancake breakfast with Santa will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 9-11:30am in the Community Center. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for children and may be purchased at the door. Pictures with Santa will also be available. These holiday events are just steps away from the San Marcos Civic Center Sprinter station. For more information, please call (760) 7449000 or visit www.san-marcos.net.
Lottery for Community Gardens If you would like to participate in the lottery to lease a spot in one of the community gardens in 2013, please contact Christine Hurdle no later than Friday, December 14. Lottery winners will be notified the week of December 17. Please email Christine at churdle@waltersmanagement.com for more information or to obtain a lottery application. The cost of a yearly lease is $50 and must be pre-paid. All existing lessees must reapply for the lottery. Current users who are not reselected for this year’s lottery must vacate their garden box no later than December 31, 2012. the fountain: page 7
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kids of san elijo Madison Pyle and Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas If you know Madison Pyle, you know that she is perhaps one of the most responsible, respectful, grown-up 12-year-olds you will ever find. At the age of five, she was already mature, able to talk to adults with ease, listen and follow multi-step directions and take on any job that was thrown her way. So, it doesn’t seem to be a surprise that now, this San Elijo Middle School sixth grader is performing in The Old Globe’s Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas, for a second consecutive year.
I had the pleasure of talking to Maddy about her experience at The Grinch, and it was hard not to be completely swept away by her infectious enthusiasm. It is clear that she loves what she does, and that theater is indeed her passion.
The children who act in these plays have an incredible fountain of energy and positive attitude that they need as they juggle school, homework, rehearsals, Tech Week, Opening Night performances, learning new lines, new songs, new dances... It exhausts me as I write this to think of the amount of hours that are spent on each one of these things every day. A day in Maddy’s life this month begins with four hours of school, and is followed by a seven-hour day at the theater, and it struck me just how much dedication, enthusiasm and hard work it takes for Maddy to be her many roles on a daily basis – that of a student, an actor, an employee (she fills a time-card every day), a daughter, sister and friend.
It started three years ago with a small theater class production of Honk, and Maddy thought it was such fun and so enjoyable that she really began to get involved in the theater programs in San Diego. Thus far, she has performed in Junie B. Jones, Pinkalicious, Beauty and The Beast, Cinderella, Peter Pan and Honk. Maddy has also twice been part of acting ensembles in Annie and The Grinch, playing Annie Who last year, and Betty Lou Who in this year’s production.
If you’re in the mood for some family fun, take your children to Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas at The Old Globe this December. The Old Globe has a wonderful way of giving back to the community; this year the cast of The Grinch will produce an “Autism Friendly Show”, where the Grinch won’t be as mean, the lights won’t be as bright, the decibel level of the music will be turned down, the noise and special effects a little muted, so that our friends with Autism can enjoy the spirit of Christmas at the theater as well.
I asked Maddy if the audition process was daunting, and she laughed and said it was a little nerve-wracking, but in the same breath told me that she would love to go to New York and have a few auditions there. So, nervewracking it may be, but it doesn’t seem to have negatively affected Maddy at all, in fact, quite the reverse!
Maddy will tell you that for now, her life is like “living Christmas every day”. And if you go to see The Grinch this December, look for Betty Lou Who, and clap with pride for San Elijo’s very own Madison Pyle.
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Pre-Holiday clean out is always a great activity for the whole family. You free up space in your home, remove items that are creating clutter, and allow energy to move more freely. It also allows you to give to others that have a greater need. Make room for new abundance to enter your life. In the spirit of this season of giving, here is a short list of donation items/places that can really make a difference in our neighbors’ lives.
Adopt a Family for the Holidays: It is very rewarding to give another family the holiday spirit. My family, as well as groups that we support, adopt families at Christmas. There are several organizations online such as Christmasbureau.org and www1.usw.salvationarmy.org. I also recommend asking at your local church.
Homeless Shelters for Teens: This organization finds homeless teens in need and gives them a safe place to stay. They need bedding, toiletries, jackets, clothing and jeans of any type in any condition. Torn jeans are loved and used here. Contact sdyouthservices.org Shoes and Clothing: There is a convenient location to drop off used shoes and clothing in San Marcos. Next to 7-11 at the corner of San Marcos Blvd and Rancho Sante Fe Rd., there is a bin that you can drop-off your used shoes and clothes. These items do not get resold, they just go directly to those in need. As I began to write this article I found that there are many, many wonderful opportunities to donate. I could not possibly list them all in the space I have. I encourage you to clean out and donate generously. Places and people that really need your cast offs are plentiful. Shawna Allard is a San Elijo resident and an Intuitive Counselor. For further information please call (800) KNOWING or (800) 566-9464. pag e 8 : th e fo u nta i n
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Now that it’s the holiday time of year, everyone is excited about what they will be getting from their loved ones (and Santa). The winter holidays can be so much fun, so it’s sad to think that some families can’t afford to celebrate them with presents, or even a nice meal. If you are interested in helping them out, here are a couple ideas.
Toys For Tots is a great charity run by our Marines that gives brand new toys to children in need. If you buy extra toys you can donate them to this organization, and it goes to a less fortunate child. This is a super sweet way to give to others during the holidays. Go to toysfortots.org for information on how to help. Another great food bank is the San Diego Food Bank. During the month of December they will be holding their holiday food drive, so be sure to collect non-perishable food goods to donate to the less fortunate. Go to sandiegofoodbank.org for more information.
Goodwill is also accepting donations for the holiday season. If you have any gently used toys that you’d like to donate, they will gladly take them. If you don’t enjoy using it anymore, then just think how happy it will make some other child. Don’t waste this holiday season by being selfish. Use it as an opportunity to give to the less fortunate, so their holiday can be just as special as yours.
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on your doorstep Learning the Value of Service and Giving Back – San Elijo Kids’ Korps The Children of Kids’ Korps have been busy! In November, the children and their parents got together to make baskets of food for their Thanksgiving Fundraiser to help families in need. Many families came together to buy food, fill boxes, decorate boxes and deliver them to families that were thrilled to have them on Thanksgiving Day. Our sincere thanks to Albertsons and Trader Joe’s for donating cardboard boxes to this cause. In the month of October, the children of Kids’ Korps got up early, got dressed and went out in the rain to sell newspapers outside Albertsons, San Elijo Elementary School and San Elijo Middle School in support of Kids’ News Day and Rady Children’s Hospital. They sold a special copy of the San Diego Union Tribune for a dollar, and for those of you who think a dollar doesn’t go very far, think again! In an hour and a half, the children made $285 for Rady Children’s Hospital, not counting the money that was sent in via text message donations! Great job! Rady Children’s Hospital is, of course, an incredible organization. But, for one San Elijo family, Kids’ News Day was a much more personal story, and we thank the Crossman Family for telling us why it’s important to support this organization.
In their own words – The Crossman Family We have had an amazing experience with Rady Children’s Hospital over the past three and a half years. Dr. Roberts, Director of the Hemoc Unit and the entire staff has always been supportive and kind. What we love the most is that they all want to be at work; never a sad face or the feel that they want to somewhere else, they truly care about our family. We are so blessed for all they have done for our son and many, many more children like him. Also a special shout out to the Ronald Mc Donald House – for families who have to stay at the hospital, they can provide a room for your whole family to be together or for those, like us, who stay in our son’s room they offer prepared meals, showers, laundry and so much more. Also to bring awareness to ITP and to learn more about this rare disorder, check out www.pdsa.org Paul and De Anne Crossman My Rady story started when I was in 1st grade. One of my friends saw a rash on my arm, but it turns out it wasn’t a rash, it was lots of tiny pin-sized bruises. I went to the doctor that day and I had blood taken for the first
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on your doorstep San Elijo Hills Women’s Club 2012 At A Glance The San Elijo Hills Women’s Club (SEHWC) is a philanthropic and social group of women who live in San Elijo Hills and surrounding communities. We welcome new members year-around! As 2012 comes to a close, we look back on an extraordinarily active and productive year of giving and fun! We worked hard, enjoyed contributing to the community, and forged some new friendships along the way. Our membership grew every month and we hope to have continued growth throughout 2013! Here are some of the activities and fun events the SEHWC was involved in this year:
January - The new year started out with a White Elephant Auction with proceeds going to the SEHWC Scholarship Fund. It was an opportunity where one person’s “trash” became another person’s “treasure.”
February - A Mock Baby Shower for Straight From The Heart (www.straightfromtheheartinc.org). Members shopped for baby clothes and gear that were presented to Straight From The Heart for their foster families. Patty Boles, Founder and Director of Straight From The Heart, and Mirtha Valadez, came with their babies and gave an overview of the work being done by Straight From The Heart. As advocates for foster families in the area, they provide training, mentorship, and resources for foster parents and their children, in addition to operating a full-scale Thrift Shop in San Marcos on the corner of Bent Ave. and San Marcos Blvd.
March - Presentation on Microfinance by Women’s Empowerment (WE), International (www.womenempowerment.org)
April - SEHWC Annual Membership Drive with Potluck Dinner - Food Drive at Albertsons where 804 cans of food and $78 were collected for The Angel’s Depot (www.angelsdepot.org) that provides nonperishable food to over 900 seniors living below the poverty level on an average income of $790/month in San Diego County.
May - Presentation by International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org), purchase of produce from the organic garden of a woman helped by IRC, and seedling exchange - SEH Homeowners who participated in the Jonville Team-sponsored Community-Wide Garage Sale donated truckloads of unsold items to Straight From The Heart, earning them over $1,000 in their first weekend of Thrift Shop sales at their Thrift Shop sales!
June - Bunko games
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July - Food Packing at The Angel’s Depot. Nearly 30 members, family and friends helped to pack a one-month supply of non-perishable food for 900 seniors! We worked the assembly line to fill the boxes and load them on the large pallets. Each of our members placed 1,800 cans of food into 900 boxes in just over one hour. It was rewarding to see all that food stacked up and ready for delivery by this wonderful organization. This will be an annual event for us. After the packing, we gathered at the home of our member, Freddi Pakier, where she offered a delicious and healthy sit-down dinner for all.
August - Chona Shumate gave a Flower Arranging Class for our members. We learned ways to incorporate cuttings from our own backyard using foliage and clippings of tropicals and succulents alike.
September - Our Annual Charity Fundraiser was an International Food Festival and Silent Auction to support Women’s Empowerment, International (WE) (www.womenempowerment.org). WE is a non-profit organization which provides micro-loans to poor women in developing countries, enabling them to establish their own businesses and bring themselves and their families out of poverty. The food dishes were from the regions of the world represented by the women who have been helped by WE. While the food and wine flowed freely throughout the evening, we raised over $4,900 at this very successful event!
October - A potluck of soups and salads brought together October’s Soup-A-Thon with our own member, Freddi Pakier, Holistic Health Coach, speaking on the topic of Healthy Tips for Living. - The second Food Drive of the year was held at Albertsons and the generous SEH shoppers donated 1,090 cans of food and $83 in cash for The Angel’s Depot! Thanks again SEH for caring and for giving. Many of the seniors being helped by The Angel’s Depot are surviving spouses of WWII vets, as well as others throughout all of San Diego County.
November - A Book Exchange where members and guests brought books to share and took home new ones. - Co-Hosted the San Marcos Holiday Boutique at the SEH Recreation Center. Our Membership Table provided the opportunity to encourage women to join the club and proceeds from our Bake Sale went to our Scholarship Fund. Many thanks to the SEH community for your support!
December: - Holiday Party with Target and Walmart Gift Cards for teenage foster children through Straight From The Heart. Anyone in the community may donate gift cards for these teens. Please email sehwc@yahoo.com to arrange a donation. The women of SEHWC extend best wishes to the San Elijo Hills Community for a safe and joyful holiday season with all good thoughts for a new year full of possibilities. Happy Holidays to all with sincere thanks for your generosity and support during 2012! Please visit our website at sehwc. weebly.com or email sehwc@yahoo.com for more information.
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on your doorstep The Spirit of The Holidays in San Diego – Fun Way to Build New Traditions Carlsbad Holiday at The Rancho December 1, 5-8pm Leo Carrillo Ranch Create your own special family memory at this event that is filled with entertainment for all! Watch the tree lighting, decorate and eat some cookies, get some holiday shopping done, and enjoy a holiday-themed movie under the stars. Also, a very special appearance will be made by Santa himself!
Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade December 9, 1-5pm Gaslamp Hilton Park Once a year, the pets and their owners are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes for a parade down the Gaslamp Quarter to celebrate the holiday season. The parade starts promptly at 3pm. Grab your favorite critter and head down to the Gaslamp this December.
Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights December 8, 6-9pm This parade begins at 7pm and boats of all sizes, dressed to the nines in holiday lights circle around Oceanside Harbor, while you watch from the beach or harbor, or find a snack at a restaurant and look out their window. Enjoy a beach fire, some winter weather and celebrate the season!
Jesus Christ Superstar at the La Jolla Playhouse November 18December 31 With lyrics by Tim Rice and music by the inimitable Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar is a ground-breaking rock opera which tells the story of the last week of Christ’s life. With music that sends shivers up your spine and your foot a-tapping, and an incredible cast of actors, this play is not to be missed!
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Over 90 floats, marching bands and children’s groups will make their way across downtown Encinitas this year, and thousands of visitors from all over will come to visit this annual parade. The parade heads south from D Street to J Street.
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on your doorstep San Elijo Residents Making a Difference David and Lauren Lanni a website where they post video game, television and movie reviews, as well as other news from the geek world. “When Lauren and I look to unwind we want to spend quality time together playing a game or watching a movie that we both enjoy. This saves people like us a lot of time sorting through summaries and reviews for something that the whole family will like,� said David.
Many in San Elijo know David and Lauren Lanni as the owners of Lanni Insurance in the San Elijo Hills Town Center. But it may come as a surprise to learn that they recently launched TheCasualPlayer.com, a popular entertainment, nerd culture and video game review website.
The concept behind the site is that couples and families deserved entertainment reviews that let them know quickly (and humorously) if their spouse or kids would likely enjoy a title or if it would be a bomb.
“As business owners, we were busy and knew that other families out there were just like us: spending time doing important things with their families and jobs but also really needing to unwind and reconnect with those fun interests that consumed so much of their pre-busy days,� Lauren said. With that thought their creative outlet was born. The Casual Player is
On October 20 this year they participated as a Casual Player team in the fourth annual Extra Life 24 Hour Game-A-Thon to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Hospital Network, specifically for San Diego’s own Rady Children’s Hospital. Through donations from local San Elijo and San Marcos families and businesses, and from supporters as far away as Scotland, they raised almost $400 for kids in need this year. Next time you find yourself online with some time on your hands, pop by TheCasualPlayer.com or Facebook.com/TheCasualPlayer and catch up on the latest reviews, opinion pieces, and news from Nerdom.
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on your doorstep Our Community at its Best This month, we are of course, spending a little time talking about the holiday season. It’s December, how can we not? But, we also want to talk about community, where we live, what we love most about where we live, and we have perfect examples that highlight the very meaning of the word community, and coming together.
The Expo In the month of November, The Fountain was so pleased and proud to host The Expo, right here in San Elijo Hills. The proceeds from this event, which raised a total of over $7,000 for the San Elijo Middle School and benefitted The San Elijo Hills’ Foundation as well, is a perfect example of how a community works together for a common cause. It really does take a village to achieve anything with a degree of success, and this event was no different. Many hands worked simultaneously and symbiotically to make The Expo the success that it was. First, we had the hand of Mother Nature, who took it upon herself to grace us with gorgeous weather (unlike that of last year, which was wet, slushy and muggy), so that hundreds of people came out to the Town Center to play in the bounce house, bid on raffle items, shop and eat. The many elves at San Elijo Middle School – the tireless Monee Gardner and Sherry Clouet, Mr. Hall, Mr. DeBora, the ASB students, our custodian Vincente Gutierrez, the Middle School Band, Sjana Wick, Stephanie Leach, Steph Shumate – all worked for weeks on this event, making copies, making phone calls, organizing tickets and raffle items, setting up and taking down tables and making signs. Their effort was hard, sincere and selfless, and the results reflected their work. It took hours, weeks and months of work on the part of Tim Minjares, publisher of The Fountain, to organize the behind-the-scenes of this event. On the day of The Expo, Tim, Melissa Granados (head of advertising at The Fountain) and I shared the numerous little jobs that needed to be done, and we were thrilled to do them, together. But, we certainly didn’t do it without help. Tim’s friends and neighbors pitched in as well. We would like to thank Brian Ayres, Matt Remnek, Joe Silva and Janet Buxton for lending a hand during the day. Tim’s 9
year old son, Riley was there early in the morning to help set up tables and chairs. It was a great cause – supporting our Middle School and the SEH Foundation – it’s what we do at The Fountain, isn’t it? We try to build community. And our community was a source of inspiration! From organizers who came out early in the morning to set up, to parents and children who came out to hand out flyers, sell tickets and supervise, to all our neighbors and friends who came to buy, shop, browse, support and eat. The Middle School Band regaled us with incredible music, the food trucks were busy, people were happy shopping, children squealed in the bounce house (which was efficiently run by the ASB students), and some adults were seen bouncing around when raffle prizes were announced. Of course, we cannot forget the incredible vendors that came out in full force that day. They came early to set up, and stayed late into the afternoon, offering advice, items for sale, ideas for gifts, discounts and raffle prizes. Our vendors generously donated raffle prizes that ranged in value, and every article donated was greatly appreciated and welcomed by the winners. All the food trucks donated directly to the San Elijo Hills’ Foundation, and we thank them and The Foundation for their support. If you were out on November 3, or even if you drove by the Town Center, you couldn’t miss the feeling of cheer that had permeated San Elijo Hills that day. It was, perhaps, the best example of the symbiotic relationship between the many facets of our community – from the PTO at SEMS to the SEH Foundation, vendors, parents, children, and of course, The Fountain (we get to toot our own horns just this once, right?), we showed everyone how we do it right, right here in San Elijo Hills.
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in your backyard Nordahl Road Bridge Opens Just in Time for Holiday Shopping Season Chris Orlando: City Council T h e newly constructed Nordahl Road Bridge and associated improvements opened to the public in midNovember – just in time for the holiday shopping season at one of San Marcos’ retail hot spots. This multi-agency project happened as a result of a joint effort between the cities of San Marcos, Escondido, SANDAG and Caltrans. These agencies recognized the urgency to improve this notoriously congested area and banded together to improve this area.
In addition to the new bridge, several improvements to the Nordahl and Montiel intersection were also completed. The City of San Marcos widened and modified the northeast corner of Nordahl Road and Montiel Road to accommodate the new traffic lane configuration as part of the Nordahl Bridge project. San Marcos also completed major intersection improvements at Nordahl and Montiel, such as modifying the configuration of the west side of Montiel Road at Nordahl Road and constructing a new signalized entrance to the Nordahl Marketplace to enhance traffic circulation. These projects will help improve traffic flow by accommodating more vehicles per day. And there’s still more to come.
By spring 2013, the SR-78 Eastbound Auxiliary Lane Improvements will be complete. This project constructs an eastbound auxiliary lane on SR-78 between Woodland Parkway and Nordahl Road including an additional merging lane between the Barham Drive on-ramp and the Nordahl Road on-ramp.
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“Understanding communication needs and preferences of our residents is a top priority and this survey will help us facilitate a more responsive, transparent government,” said Communications Officer Jenny Windle. San Marcos residents, businesses and students are invited to take the online survey through December 31, 2012 by visiting the city’s web site at www.san-marcos.net/beheard.
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calendar December 1 - 31, Jesus Christ Superstar at La Jolla Playhouse, www.lajollaplayhouse. org December 1 - January 1, Holiday of Lights, Del Mar Fairgrounds December 1, 5-8pm, Carlsbad Holiday at The Rancho, www.carlsbadca.gov December 1, 5:30pm, Encinitas Holiday Parade, www.encinitasgov.ca December 1, Little Italy Mercato, 9am-1:30pm, www.littleitalysd.com/mercato/ December 2, 2-5pm, Holiday Wonderland in Del Mar, www.delmarmainstreet.com December 2, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 10am-2pm December 5, 7:30-8:30am, Network San Elijo!, YogurtUtopia, info@lanniinsurance.com December 5, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 3-7pm December 7, 10am, Lower Tot Lot, LUNA Moms Club, bregetfit@gmail.com December 8, 9am-3:30pm, Grand Vision Optometry Trunk Show, (760) 510-3130 December 7-8, Balboa Park December Nights, www.balboapark.org
December 9, 1-5pm, Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade, www.gaslamp.org/pet-parade
December 19, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 3-7pm
December 8, 6-9pm, Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights, www.sandiego.org
December 21, 10am, Lower Tot Lot, LUNA Moms Club, bregetfit@gmail.com
December 8, Little Italy Mercato, 9am-1:30pm, www.littleitalysd.com/mercato/
December 22, Little Italy Mercato, 9am-1:30pm, www.littleitalysd.com/mercato/
December 9, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 10am2pm
December 23, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 10am-2pm
December 11, 7pm, San Elijo Hills Women’s Club (SEHWC), sehwc@yahoo.com
December 26, Daddy and Me Storytime, 6pm, San Marcos Library
December 11, 9-11am, WISE meeting, visit www.facebook.com/WiseWomenInSanElijo
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school news Mark Your Calendars: 12/3 – PTO Meeting 6pm Library 12/6 & 7 – Scrip Cards Distributed 12/7 – Labels for Education Campaign Ends 12/12 – Jamba Juice on Campus 12/14 – Flag Salute 12/17-12/21 – Dine Out 12/21 – Minimum Day 12/21- SEES Theatre After School Movie,
Arthur Christmas 12/24-1/11 – Winter Recess
Target Take Charge of Education (TCOE) The Debit or Credit REDcard not only saves you 5% off of your Target purchases, but if you enroll in the Take Charge of Education (TCOE) Program, up to 1% of your REDcard purchases will be donated to SEES. Apply at Target Guest Services or online at Target.com/REDcard. Once you apply, be sure to designate SEES as your school of choice at Target.com/TCOE or call 1-800-316-6142 (SEES #: 145661). Our school had approximately 50 families signed up last year and earned a total of $1,325.80. We are now up to 69 families and so far have accumulated $391.49. With your continued support, we can earn more money for SEES. Take a few minutes and sign up today! For more information on how you can support SEES, please visit us at www.sanelijoelementary.org. If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments email us at seesfundraising@gmail.com.
Country Fair Planning Yee Haw! We had a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the Country Fair planning meeting last month, but don’t ya’ll worry your pretty little heads…we’re fixin’ to have another one on December 11, from 6:30-8pm in the SEES Staff Lounge! Gather up your friends, neighbors, in-laws, and outlaws and join us for a gut-bustin’ time. Below are the upcoming Country Fair Planning Meetings. Come check out what all the talk is about! Tuesday, January 15 Tuesday, February 5 and Tuesday, February 19 Tuesday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 19
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Thank you SEES families for your diligent effort in collecting Box Tops for our school! We would also like to thank our community partner, Alberstons, for their Box Top donation of $200. As a result of your support, we collected $2,438.30 in Box Tops, which is over 22,000 Box Tops. So as you can see, every dime does count. Great job! Please continue to collect Box Tops throughout the school year to help us reach our goal of $3,200. A big thank you to our dine-out community partners for donating a portion of their sales to SEES: Acapulco Pei-Wei Jamba Juice SEES Restaurant Tour of San Marcos continues…our next dine-out is at Jersey Mike’s from December 17-21. Thanks for supporting your school and community, one dine-out at a time! We would like to sincerely thank the all the parents, volunteers, teachers, and community sponsors for making the SEES Oktoberfest, Cash for Kids Drive, and the fall Book Fair so successful!
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October was a wonderful month for Activities at SEES. I hope that you had a chance to experience one of our fun family events during the month. We enjoyed Walk to School Day, Monster Bash and Star Party in October, and all were a success. The drive up lane was noticeably quiet on the morning of October 3. The majority of SEES students earned their walking charm that morning by enjoying our beautiful surroundings as they joined other students around the world in celebrating Walk to School Day. Thank you to our parent volunteers and our student council for helping the morning run smoothly. Thank you, also to Albertsons for supplying our students with healthy snacks upon arrival.
Amber Lindsey-Keller Williams Realty Aloha Printing Club Z! In Home Tutoring Falco Creative Fredrick’s Electric, Inc. San Elijo Life.com Stroller Strides The Hills Family Dentistry Thank you again!
Monster Bush Monster Bash exceeded our expectations all around. We anticipated 500 people and even buffered for 1,000, but as the evening grew it was clear that more than 1,000 people participated and enjoyed the festivities. With such a tremendous showing by our families, we were overjoyed to find out that Monster Bash brought in a profit of over $6,000 for SEES. What does $6,000 do for your children at SEES? The Accelerated Reader program costs the PTO $6,300 per year. The evening provided fun for the family while raising enough money to cover a program such as AR! This could not have happened without the dedicated work of the Monster Bash committee, the many parent and middle school volunteers, and everyone that came to enjoy the event this year. Massachusetts Mike’s, Cold Stone and Rudy’s Taco Shop all donated to our school as well. Soon after Monster Bash, we enjoyed a wonderful, clear, moon-filled night at our annual Star Party. This year the Star Party was intertwined with the fall Book Fair social. It was admittedly smaller and much more laid back then the Monster Bash, but it was a great success. Those that participated enjoyed Hot Dog on a Stick, hot chocolate, a wonderful opportunity to hear from local author Erich Broesel, the chance to enjoy a new book, and of course, the opportunity to see a few galaxies and the moon. Thank you again for all of your support. If you are interested in joining our activities committee, please contact us at seesactivities@gmail.com.
Arthur’s Christmas Save the date! SEES Eagle Theatre will present Arthur Christmas on Friday December 21 from 1:303:25pm (minimum day). Tickets are $8 and students must register in advance. Have the kids enjoy the movie on campus and get two more hours of shopping in before the winter break.
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school news Bully Awareness at San Elijo Middle School Bullying seems to be an on-going, almost epidemic problem, not just here in the United States, but worldwide. You wonder if it is prevalent in your middle school, if something is being done about it, if the staff is attentive, if the students are aware. In light of all the stories making front page news recently, I had been thinking about this myself for a few weeks, and, somewhat serendipitously, I received a phone call from Mr. DeBora and Mr. Livingston at San Elijo Middle School, asking if I would like to visit one of their Bully Awareness Committee (BAC) meetings. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity – as the Editor of The Fountain, I wanted to share the information with our readers, but as a mother of a sixth grader, I had a much more personal reason for going. I wanted to know myself where our school stood on this widespread problem. I wasn’t sure what to expect, I’ll be honest. I thought perhaps Mr. DeBora and a a handful of other teachers would meet and lay out the policy in a no-nonsense, stern manner, letting me know that San Elijo Middle has a Zero-Tolerance Policy towards bullying. And that would be that. Well, all true, we do have that zero-tolerance policy, but we what we have and are building is so much more. Let me explain, and try to do all the people that are part of this committee justice. First of all, when I say “committee”, I mean it. It’s not just Mr. DeBora (who, is, as we speak, working on his Ed.D that focuses on bullying in the classroom), but also Mr. Livingston (6th grade teacher), Nancy Murray (Language Arts, English Language Support, Spanish teacher), Celena Breining (Counselor), Michelle Santiago (Counselor), Mary Freeland (7th grade History), a Parent representative, Debra Tadman Paris (Art teacher), and a soon-to-be-formed group of student representatives. The teachers are all here for one reason, to create and promote a culture of understanding, tolerance and acceptance at our middle school. However, they all have personal reasons for being part of this committee that meets once a week an hour before school begins. Ms. Murray attended an International Non-Violence Conference at USD, and realized that our efforts at SEMS were completely validated. She was extremely proud of the fact that while other schools are just beginning to think about programs to inhibit the amount of bullying on campus, San Elijo Middle has already made strides in its effort to promote a positive school culture. Ms. Freeland called Mr. DeBora and asked to be part of the BAC after she watched an interview with Lady Gaga last year, because she was so deeply affected by the story of how bullying had touched this popular music icon. Debra Tadman Paris has a father who was a counselor as well, and believes in non-violent, compassionate communication. As a teacher and a human being, she is passionate about people getting along in a peaceful way. Mr. Livingston, who was my first point of contact, is currently working on his Master’s Degree (in Educational Administration), and as a sixth grade teacher, he spends a lot of time with the younger middle schoolers that have just come in to SEMS. Our counselors are the best assets to add to this conversation because they have direct, confidential contact with the students and are probably more aware than most parents of what happens in the classroom and the
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playground. Perhaps no one is more aware of bullying in the school than the children. And with this in mind, Mr. DeBora and his committee asked any student who wanted to participate in the Bully Awareness Committee to submit an essay, explaining why this cause was important to them. At the meeting that I attended, each child who had submitted an essay was invited to individually share their experiences and reasons for applying to the panel of teachers, staff and parent advisors. I am perhaps stating the obvious when I tell you that it had the potential to be an uncomfortable situation. Students having to come in to a room full of adults (who hold positions of authority at the school), explaining their individual cases and their thought processes with regards to this nation-wide problem. They were nervous, some more than others. But as soon as they walked in, Mr. DeBora assured them that the adults were nervous too, that they had no reason to worry, and that the teachers and staff were indeed indebted to them, the students, for their insights and ideas. His sense of humor seemed to instantly quell the worst of the nerves; the children seemed to settle in, and start to talk more freely about their thoughts. And they had thoughts. Thoughts on how to spread the word. Thoughts on how to change the current program. Insights into how it is and isn’t working. Ways in which to remedy the “Bully Box.” The children – 6th, 7th and 8th graders – had ideas on how they could be particularly useful liaisons in a way that teachers just cannot. Many of these children had been bullied in the past, and some had been bullies themselves. It took great courage for those children to look into the eyes of their teachers and Assistant Principal and admit that what they had done in the past was wrong, but that they were sorry and now wanted to help. There are many adults in this world that can’t find it in them to apologize and remedy a situation, and here these children were willing to admit to wrong-doings in the past, but with wise words to help potential victims in the future. They will use all the resources that are available to them – the Bully Box (perhaps new and improved), the anonymous email address to report instances of bullying, the bright and vivid posters that grace many walls at San Elijo Middle School, the ASB, and of course, SEMS TV. SEMS TV works like a live, electronic newsletter for students and staff, and is a closedcircuit production run by students every Tuesday and Thursday. One of the students would like to make a documentary and broadcast it at the school, others would like to list all the different ways that you can be a bully, and let the students know that none of these ways are acceptable. They had many ideas – some will work, and some won’t, but together, I’m certain they will give it an honest try. The committee that brings awareness also brings with it a new atmosphere, a more positive school, an understanding that there is help in the form of students and teachers. The students that step up to the plate to act as advisors and liaisons will never shoulder the responsibility alone, because they have a huge support system in their teachers, counselors, parent representatives and Assistant Principal, all of whom will together slowly transform and create a new culture of understanding, tolerance, acceptance and compassion at San Elijo Middle School.
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Thanksgiving break was a wonderful change from the all-too-persistent schedule of high school. However, now we find ourselves back at school as usual, studying for midterms later on this month. The week before the much-anticipated winter break, students will sit in class for hours writing essays upon essays and taking tests upon tests. The tension will be relieved by winter break as well as all the extracurricular activities we have at SMHS. This winter, not only do we look forward to the break, but also toward all the new sports that are in season. Soccer, Water Polo, Wrestling, Winter Lacrosse, and many more have all selected teams and are on their way to a fantastic season.
The Marching Band finished off their season just before Thanksgiving break, as did the other fall sports such as Field Hockey and Football. Marching Band closed off their season with a performance at Westview High School, but began the concert season. The first winter concert will be December 14 at Mission Hills High School. Be sure to check out the SMHS Concert Bands! December is certainly a hectic time for the students preparing for finals, but the break that begins on December 21 will be completely worth the hard work. I can’t wait for the holiday time and the beginning of 2013.
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Conquer Those Holiday Cravings The holidays always bring a mixed bag of emotions. We love them because it is a time to celebrate and be with friends and family. But the holidays also come with a lot of guilt around food and worrying about the weight gain from all of the holiday goodies that are everywhere.
so you can begin to replace them with new ones that support the lifestyle you want.
Why is it so hard to control ourselves when it comes to these goodies?
Awareness – When you have an urge to eat something bad, ask yourself, “Why do I want this?” Is it because my body needs the fuel and nutrients or is it because of a habit that has been created in my brain? At this point, you have a decision to make. You can eat the item or you can chose to not eat it. Being aware of why we are eating something is the first step.
Here’s a little known secret. That “lack of control” you feel every time you give in to one of those holiday goodies is NOT because you are weak and have no will power. Certain foods (sugar and simple carbs are two big ones) have addictive attributes. That’s part of it. But, even after we have removed what I call the “physical addiction” to certain foods, what is left behind is what I call a “residual addiction” to food – namely, a habit (or craving). And, these show up a lot during the holidays. Every habit (or craving) has three parts: a trigger, a behavior and a reward. The trigger could be a physical addiction, which leads you to a certain behavior. Maybe you’re craving sugar, so you grab the first cookie you see. You can also have emotional triggers. Like whenever you have a bad day, you grab a pint of ice cream on the way home. Even the time of day can trigger a behavior – say your morning coffee. And, of course, the holidays can be a trigger for all kinds of eating or drinking habits. The trick is to begin to recognize your triggers, behaviors and rewards
The holidays provide a perfect opportunity to reshape your cravings. Here’s a perfect exercise to practice this month that will help you conquer those holiday cravings once and for all.
Recode your brain – If you consciously choose to eat the item, that’s okay. You now have an opportunity to recode your brain. About 20 minutes after you’ve eaten it, ask yourself how your body feels. Not your head…your body. Your brain will say “Woohoo that was great,” but your body will be telling you something much different. Maybe it feels bloated or sluggish. This practice will help you learn to listen to your body, which actually is a stronger drive than your mind – once you learn to listen to it. For the next four weeks, repeat these two steps every time you find yourself in a situation with food – good and bad. It’s a powerful habit and after doing this for four weeks, you will find yourself starting the new year with a habit that will eventually recode your bad eating habits forever. Try it!
The Irish Bookmaker’s Sandwich
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I have been saving this recipe for you for a long time now, because I think December is the best time to showcase this particular recipe. I say this because this is a “leftover idea” – for the day after Christmas when you have five pounds of prime rib or half of a beef tenderloin sitting in your fridge. When you save your prime rib, be sure to save all the juice that sits on the platter as well, and stick it in the Ziploc bag with the beef. I’ll tell you why in a minute, but first, a little history of our bookmaker’s sandwich. The original bookmaker’s sandwich was made for the working class man of Ireland who worked away from home for an extended period of time. Legend has it that the length of the sandwich directly correlated with the amount of time that the man spent away from home (1 foot per day). Originally, ham or bacon with a slice of cheese between two slices of soda bread was the treat made for the man coming home, and the wife would put a heavy book on the sandwich to weigh it down as it toasted over the fire. You can almost imagine how delicious a hot sandwich would be to the Irishman who had been out in the fields on a rainy, blustery day.
Now, the bookmaker’s sandwich is often made with beef, thick slabs of soda bread, cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. And if you would like to make it on soda bread, by all means, do! Soda bread is not difficult to make at all (a Google search reveals many results, Barefoot Contessa’s recipe is probably my favorite), and adds an interesting flavor to the sandwich. In our house, the bread of choice is the baguette.
Our family does not eat beef very often, but when the urge strikes, one of our favorite ways to eat beef is in the bookmaker’s sandwich. The girls cover one or two of my heavy cookbooks with aluminum foil or newspaper so that they don’t get damaged, and I use my grill pan on the stove top to toast the huge baguette.
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My favorite thing about this sandwich is that it is so versatile – use leftover turkey, roast beef or ham or bacon or prime rib or tenderloin. Make it completely vegetarian if you will. In our house, we slice the baguette lengthwise, put Honey Mustard on one half, regular mustard on the other. We layer on the sliced beef with all saved juices, put grilled, caramelized onions on half the sandwich, leave the other half free of onions. We top the sandwich with cheese and cover. Then, lightly butter both sides of the baguette and place directly on grill pan with one or two heavy books to weigh it down. The children love standing over the stove on chairs, holding the books down until the baguette is toasty on one side, and then another. It truly flattens out, and the juices from the rare beef seep into the baguette, the cheese melts and gets gooey, the onions marry with the cheese and beef, and you’re essentially left with a flattened, crispy Panini, although we don’t call it that in our house. It’s a Bookmaker’s Sandwich, and we love our version of it because Daddy doesn’t have to be gone for two days for it to be two feet long – for a 9-6 day at the office, he gets a six-inch piece of Bookmaker’s Sandwich – pretty generous, wouldn’t you say? Pair with a delicious salad, fresh fruit and tea and eat it outside this winter. We may not be in the Emerald Isle, but there is no reason why we can’t enjoy this Irish delicacy, right here in our backyard.
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Allergic Diseases: Nothing To Sneeze At Allergic diseases are among the most common chronic conditions in the world. As many as 50 million people or about one-in-five have allergies in the U.S. Allergy symptoms can range from being mild and making you somewhat miserable to putting you at risk for life-threatening reactions.
of the lungs, causing symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and/or chest tightness.
An allergic reaction begins in the immune system. Our immune system normally protects us from invading organisms that can cause illness. If you have an allergy, your immune system mistakes an otherwise harmless substance as foreign. This substance is called an allergen. Allergic reactions can result in bothersome symptoms in the nose, lungs, throat, sinuses, ears, lining of the stomach or on the skin. For some people, allergies can also trigger symptoms of asthma. In the most serious cases, a life-threatening reaction, called anaphylaxis, can occur. Among the different type of allergies, allergic rhinitis or hay fever, asthma and food allergies are common. Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is most often caused by pollen, trees, or grasses carried in the air during different times of the year. Allergic rhinitis can also be triggered by common indoor allergens such as urine and saliva found on pet dander, mold, droppings from dust mites and cockroach particles. In addition to allergen triggers, symptoms may also occur from irritants such as smoke and strong odors, or to changes in the temperature and humidity of the air. This happens because allergic rhinitis causes inflammation in the nasal lining, which increases sensitivity to inhalants. Allergic rhinitis symptoms include itching in the nose, eyes, sneezing, stuffy nose (congestion), runny nose, tearing eyes, dark circles under the eyes. In addition, allergic rhinitis can make symptoms of asthma worse for people who suffer from both conditions.
People with a family history of allergies or asthma are more prone to developing asthma. Many people with asthma also have allergies. The symptoms of asthma and best treatment for you or your child may be quite different than for someone else with asthma. A diagnosis of asthma is determined by taking a thorough medical history and performing breathing tests to measure how well your lungs work. There is no cure for asthma, but symptoms can be controlled with effective asthma treatment and management. This involves taking your medications as directed and learning to avoid triggers that cause your asthma symptoms. Medications are often prescribed that can help control your asthma symptoms. Ronald Moss MD, is a board certified allergist in Encinitas and a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, and a Fellow of the American College of Allergy and Immunology. He can be reached at (760) 436-6404 or www. rmossmd.com.
Skin tests are the most common methods for determining your allergic rhinitis triggers. For example, if you are allergic to dust mites or indoor mold, you will want to take steps to reduce these allergens in your house as much as possible. Medications are commonly prescribed to decrease allergic rhinitis symptoms. These medications may include nasal corticosteroid sprays, antihistamine pills, nasal antihistamine sprays or decongestant pills. Asthma is a serious chronic disease involving the airways in the lungs. Asthma is very common, affecting more than 22 million people in the United States, including almost 7 million children. If you have asthma your lungs are inflamed and cannot function normally. They become even more swollen and the muscles around the airways can tighten when something triggers your symptoms. This makes it difficult for air to move in and out
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Holiday Blues Stress Busters Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard of a theory regarding holiday stress: In the month of December, high levels of Cortisol (stress hormone) turn most of us into a veritable Santa Claus (think of a guy with a huge round belly who can do it all). Added to your already crazy, over-the top to-do list, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve now got to deal with the stress of strained family relationships, financial pressures and last but not least, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;proverbial mother-in-lawâ&#x20AC;? (we all have one in our lives, literally or figuratively). The following are a few tips to prevent you from losing it and throwing a fruit cake at someone, which you may regret come January 1, 2013.
â&#x20AC;˘ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect the holidays to be just as they were when you were a child. They NEVER are. YOU are not the same as when you were a child, and no one else in the family is either. â&#x20AC;˘ Get some elves, also known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;delegate.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Give yourself permission to NOT entertain this season for a change! â&#x20AC;˘ Keep your sense of humor: Did you know that laughter can reduce stress in practically every human organ and can boost our immune system and fight viruses?
â&#x20AC;˘ Simplify and cut yourself some slack: The perfect gift doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exist. Repeat after me: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the thought that counts!â&#x20AC;? Plan unstructured, lowcost fun holiday activities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; window-shop and look at the holiday decorations. Look at peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas lighting on their homes, take a trip to the countryside, etc.
â&#x20AC;˘ Plan one fun event just for you. Remember to treat yourself â&#x20AC;&#x201C; get a manicure, curl up on the couch and watch Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Wonderful Life for the zillionth time, get that well deserved massage.
â&#x20AC;˘ Be reasonable with your schedule: Do not overbook yourself into a state of exhaustion. This makes people cranky, irritable, and depressed. Yuck! â&#x20AC;˘ Be careful about resentments related to holidays past. Remember, no matter whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s under that Christmas tree on Christmas morning, it will not automatically take away feelings of aloneness, sadness, disappointment or anger. Only therapy can do that!
â&#x20AC;˘ Most of all, if you find yourself feeling blue just remember: The choice is always yours: The sky is partly sunny, and the glass is half full. Be grateful for bounty, health, a sense of hope and the courage to face another holiday! If you or a loved one is experiencing depression, stress or anxiety etc., please contact a licensed psychotherapist for help. Alexandra Donnelly, LCSW, DCSW is a licensed psychotherapist and can be reached at: alexandralcsw@gmail.com or at (760) 845-5074.
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The Joy of Civic Duty My husband and I moved to SEH in 2004 from the East coast, happy to find a community that had all the elements of a place we could live out the remainder of our years. Our perfect retirement community would be one where life continued on around us with a diversity of people. A vibrant town with all of the necessary amenities within walking distance, in an area providing a decent resale value to any demographic once it was our time to move on was required. And of course, perfect weather with a multitude of things to do was a great “add on feature”. While my husband had the pleasure of retiring when we moved here, I continued to work for six more years in a very stressful, fast-paced corporate job before I too retired. I am not the kind of person who faced retirement with the question, “What do I do now?” Rather, it became a constant triage of possibilities for how to spend my time in both fun and volunteer efforts. Critical to this decision process was not only how could I best serve others with my talents, but in doing so, how could I become more a part of my community? How could I meet more of the neighbors that drew us here? The answer came via the 2012 election. I have been a political “wonk” all my life, closely following the politics of the day, but I was never involved in any election anywhere beyond donating money. The year 2012 changed that – I decided to volunteer for the election – specifically as a Precinct Leader for the Democratic Party with the sole purpose of getting out the vote in San Elijo Hills. In this capacity I indeed had the opportunity to meet many, many, many of my neighbors! But this really isn’t a political story, it’s a community story. I have to admit that when I was approached to take this on in the primary season I felt very apprehensive about it. As a Democrat, I felt I was a rare breed in SEH. But looking at the data it was clear that I was not. You might find it interesting that SEH is fairly evenly divided between registered Democrats, Republicans and Independents. So I began my work, calling likely voters, walking the streets and knocking on doors. Since my job included reaching out not just to Democrats, but also Independents, I indeed was unsure of what reception I might get in some households.
What an amazing and uplifting experience it has been! I discovered our community! As I walked the streets of many neighborhoods I had never even driven through before, I became acutely aware of how wonderfully diverse our neighborhoods are. Each neighborhood had its share of busy working single folks, newlyweds waiting to start a family, families with children of all ages, members of the military, business people working from home or living the corporate life, and active retirees. I met people of all ethnicities. I spoke to young college students, encouraging them to register and get out and vote regardless of party preference. I met older folks like myself who always had a minute to talk the issues whether they agreed with me or not. I met young mothers who in spite of the child in her arms or the toddler hugging her knees still managed to give me a few minutes rather than just slam the door in my face. I found many like-minded thinkers as well as those with whom I had very friendly disagreements. By election night, as I finally made the last phone call at 7pm and sat back to just watch results with no commitment tugging at me, I realized that I had won. No, I don’t mean my side won the election or the issues – what I won was that feeling that I was finally part of the community, this microcosm of society, who had welcomed me mostly with kindness even when not always agreeing. Reflecting today, after the election, I have mixed emotions. Now that the election is over, so is my work. It’s a relief for sure as I can now get back to some of the more fun activities I abandoned over the last six months. But I have just a little bit of remorse too – never will I have such a wonderful excuse for getting out and talking and meeting new neighbors and making new friends (at least not until 2014). I wish to thank everyone whose path I crossed. Thank you for lending an ear, for asking questions, for calling me back, for not hanging up the phone or slamming the door in my face, for offering me soda or water on those hot days, for offering to help me out in my work, and most importantly, for simply being good citizens and wonderful neighbors in the best community in all of California! Indeed, there can be much joy in performing civic duty and I found it – I encourage you to as well.
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way, and deserve to get the benefits that they have earned or are eligible for, with help, guidance and compassion. Kenny would like you to know that the people who work at DHC are patient and understanding, whether you need guidance for Social Security, food, shelter, a warm meal or a listening ear. They work with food banks, shelters, outreach programs, and is centrally located in San Marcos, so as to effectively serve all of North County San Diego. Their main strength may be dealing with Social Security issues, but when people need more than that – a place to stay, a support group, health insurance, groceries – they use all their resources to help. When a homeless client was able to walk into DHC by himself, standing tall, clean-shaven and well dressed, in order to thank Kenny for his help and support, Kenny realized that this is why he does what he does. A thankyou note, a bow of thanks, an honest letter of gratitude, and just knowing another human being has found his path in life is what makes The Disability Help Center a success story.
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