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This month’s fun news: for the 13th year in a row and the 16th time in 17 years a SJME student won a SPARC/Millennium College scholarship. Please join me in congratulating Celeste Escamilla & Madelyn Wapner, your 2025 SPARC Scholars.
SJME has had 42 SPARC Scholars over the years, tied for the most of all our parks. Celeste & Madelyn have 4 awards between them, 10% of SJME’s total. Thanks to the folks at SPARC, our resident services partner, for this generous program.
The Sept. 24 SPARC Scam Seminar happened after the deadline for this Memo, but I’ll have a report for you in October. Next up: a Halloween Event, set for Oct. 18, in partnership with the Social Club.
Secretary of State, William Seward negotiated the U.S. purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million (less than 2cents per acre) in a deal nicknamed Seward’s Folly. The formal transfer took place on October 18, 1867.
The Child Creativity Lab will be putting on a “Monster Build” contest, a “Halloween Dessert Creation,” FREE lunch sounds promising, doesn’t it? Best of all: we aren’t calling it a “Spooktacular,” as some of our Parks are doing.
• This month’s Kudos go to the Harmless Family Children (Elly, Hanna & Malachi) for walking the dog of a neighbor who has health concerns.
We also want to recognize Ruth Ann Krisa (Sp. 56), John & Sylvia
Dietrich (Sp. 190) and Woody Hoffman (Sp. 156), “for providing extensive help to a neighbor during medical concerns.” SJME has some generous residents!
• Recent resident complaint: “Pups Pooping.” Yes, that’s how it was listed in the email to me. When it comes to dogs, that seems to be SJME’s number 2 problem. We’ve even seen dog poop in the Kids’ Play Area. Gross!
Please be courteous to your neighbors and pick up your pup’s poop. If you stop by the Office, we’ll even give you some poop bags. Your little companion and your neighbors-will thank you.
• Somewhat smaller resident complaint: cars extending out of their carports. Not the biggest problem, but do your neighbors a favor and make sure you pull forward.
• Don’t the new interior Clubhouse Doors look great? They cost about $8,500, so they’d better be nice. Coincidentally, we also spent $8,500 clearing a sewage blockage and of course, it happened on a weekend.
Congratulations again to Celeste & Madelyn, pick up after your dog…and have a fun Halloween.
George Turk
Welcome October, welcome Autumn, welcome to cooler weather and welcome football season!
I had such a great time last year with the chilly weather and rain in Missouri, I am heading back for another visit in October! Since I am going 1 week earlier, he already has me scheduled for leaf raking and yard work! The nice thing about where he lives in Missouri, we will be able to burn the leaves which is one of my favorite smells of fall. Although they do need the rain, I hope it will be minimal!
I hope that you will find time to enjoy the cooler weather, go on walks outside, football, baseball and enjoy the transition to time spent with family with the upcoming holidays.
We had another sewage incident which was much smaller than the previous one, but enough to inconvenience 28 homes. We also found that homes continue to use “flushable” wipes. Please know that the only dissolvable thing to use when flushing is TOILET PAPER!
Please review the Updates and Info located your invoice for more information about what not to put in toilets or drains.
Projects to be completed in October/November/December:
• Sewer repairs
• Laundry room window repair
• South RV lighting
• Back-up battery for ADA door
Hot weather – when the temperatures are very high, we create a cooling station in the Clubhouse by keeping all rooms cool. We have the library with TV and comfy furniture for you to come and relax. We also have WIFI for you to connect to the internet with your laptop or cell phones. Please stay safe as we may experience some warm Santa Ana winds the next couple of months.
Reminder about Working at your home:
• Submit a home improvement form for all work you are doing outside your home before you start
• Please do not exteriorly paint, install electricity, or make replacement/ repairs without confirmation from the park management.
• Working hours for your contractors is Monday to Friday – 8am – 6pm, Saturdays – 8:30am –4:30pm and no working on Sundays. (We abide by the city of San Juan Capistrano’s noise ordinance)
• Contractors are limited to 2 vehicles parked in front of your home with cones (other vehicles should be parking in guest parking until 6pm)
• Notify your neighbors when you may have loud work happening at your home
Questions about any work at your home should be directed to the office.
E-bikes Rules/Expectations:
• Helmets must be worn
• Riding them no more than 15 miles per hours (park speed limit)
• Stop at all stop signs
• No trick riding, no using speed bumps as ramps, no wheelies down the street
• Don’t lose your privileges by breaking the rules/expectations
• Slow down & Stop – there has been a significant increase in delivery trucks in the park who like to run stop signs and speed, please be careful and stop at all stop signs and don’t exceed 15 miles per hour!
Please call 9-1-1 if there is a suspicious person on your street, at the laundry rooms or anywhere in the park where you suspect suspicious activity. Follow-up by giving the office a call and informing us.
Alipaz Street will be getting repaired over the next couple of months. If you park on Alipaz Street, please inform the office since we will be working with the city and may be providing some shortterm parking in guest parking for residents only.
Have a great October!
Susan Hardwegg
As I am sure you noticed there was an increase in the sewer portion of your water bill. Below please find the changed rates. I would recommend that you go to the Santa Margarita Water District website for more information. Their website address is: https://www.smwd.com/
Help the trick or treaters find the candy stash.
Follow these steps as soon as possible to get ready to GO!!
1. Review your Evacuation Checklist.
2. Ensure your Emergency Supply Kit is in your vehicle.
3. Cover up to protect against heat and flying embers. Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, heavy shoes/ boots, cap, dry bandanna for face cover, goggles or glasses. 100% cotton is preferable.
4. Locate your pets and take them with you.
Leave as soon as evacuation is recommended by fire officials to avoid being caught in fire, smoke or road congestion. Don’t wait to be ordered by authorities to leave. Evacuating early also helps firefighters keep roads clear of congestion, and lets them move more freely to do their job. In an intense wildfire, they may not have time to knock on every door. If you are advised to leave, don’t hesitate!
1. Officials will determine the areas to be evacuated and escape routes to use depending upon the fire’s location, behavior, winds, terrain, etc.
2. Law enforcement agencies are typically responsible for enforcing an evacuation order. Follow their directions promptly.
3. You will be advised of potential evacuations as early as possible. You must take the initiative to stay informed and aware. Listen to your radio/TV for announcements from law enforcement and emergency personnel.
4. You may be directed to temporary assembly areas to await transfer to a safe location.
The terms “Voluntary” and “Mandatory” are used to describe evacuation orders. However, local jurisdictions may use other terminology such as “Precautionary” and “ImmediateThreat.” These terms are used to alert you to the significance of the danger. All evacuation instructions provided by officials should be followed immediately for your safety.
• Stay calm.
• Park your vehicle in an area clear of vegetation.
• Close all vehicle windows and vents.
• Cover yourself with a wool or cotton blanket or jacket.
• Lie on vehicle floor.
• Use your cell phone to advise officials Call 911
• Stay calm.
• Go to an area clear of vegetation, a ditch or depression on level ground, if possible.
• Lie face down and cover up your body.
• Use your cell phone to advise officials Call 911.
• Stay calm and keep your family together.
• Call 911 and inform authorities of your location.
• Fill sinks and tubs with cold water.
• Keep doors and windows closed, but unlocked.
• Stay inside your house.
• Stay away from outside walls and windows.
Develop An Action PlanThat Includes:
Where To Go—Have a safe destination planned. It should be a low-risk area, such as a well-prepared friend’s or relative’s house, an evacuation center, motel, etc.
How To Get There—Plan several travel route options in case one route is blocked by the fire or by emergency vehicles and equipment.
What To Take– Assemble your emergency supply kit long before a wildfire or other disaster occurs. Plan to be away from your home for at least three days. Don’t forget to plan for your pets as well.
For more information on preparing your family, pets and property for wildfire visit ReadyforWildfire.org/set.
What’s the difference between a Santa Ana Wind and a Diablo Wind?
Mainly geographic location. Santa Ana winds are specific to Southern California, while Diablo winds are specific to Northern California, particularly the East Bay near Mount Diablo where they get their name. Santa Ana winds are named after the Santa Ana Canyon and Mountains in Southern California.
Anyone who lives in California can attest to the uncertainty, destruction and scariness of “wildfire season.”
Watch Duty is operated by real people not machines or crowdsourcing. The people operating Watch Duty are retired wildland firefighters, dispatchers, first responders and reporters. These people collaborate in real-time, gather information from official sources, and radio communication to distill just the facts. If an incident Watch Duty is monitoring has a threat to life or property, they notify the public via the Watch Duty app.
Here’s the nitty gritty of how that works:
• A 911 dispatch center receives a call about a vegetation fire.
• Watch Duty’s automated monitoring system hears that 911 dispatch and alerts the Watch Duty team.
• All available Watch Duty reporters in that region begin monitoring their radio scanners, wildfire cameras, satellites, and other public sources such as official announcements from law enforcement and fire services.
• The team vets all available information and awaits for on-seen personnel to give an official report on conditions.
If the Watch Duty team perceives a threat to life or property, they will notify the affected public via the Watch Duty app. Watch Duty reporters follow a strict code of conduct when notifying the public.
• Reporters will continually monitor the incident and update the public along the way until it is extinguished or no longer a threat to life or property.
• Watch Duty is FREE no account required and Watch Duty does not collect personal data.
Ingredients
Streusel:
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Cake:
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (such as Libby’s)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
2. Combine brown sugar, flour and pumpkin spice in a medium bowl. Cut in 4 tablespoons cold butter using a fork or pastry blender until it resembles coarse crumbs. Set streusel aside.
3. Beat cake mix and 4 tablespoons softened butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add pumpkin puree and cinnamon; mix until well blended, about 3 minutes. Stir in pecans.
4. Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle streusel topping over batter.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool cake before serving for about 5 minutes.
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