The Santee Magazine - V02.2 - Fall 2013

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The Santee 3 Artisans of Craft Brewing Santee Car Show - October 12th Caution: Santee’s Under Construction

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Santee Home Qualifies For a Whopping $8,700 in Energy Incentive Dollars and Tax Credits Getting the jump on a statewide goal of reducing residential energy consumption through a program called EUC (Energy Upgrade California), ASI Hastings Heating and Air (The White Glove Guys) invested in a Santee home located at 9319 Van Andel to be used as a model in spreading the word about the huge energy incentives available to Santee homeowners. “Not to mention the enormous savings folks are seeing on their monthly utility bills,” claims Ken Justo of ASI. “I invested in the Van Andel house to prove just how much savings a fellow Santee homeowner could receive.

Van Andel has undergone a full remodel inside and out with upgrades in the latest in solar, highefficiency heating and air-conditioning equipment, ductwork, sustainable fixtures, insulation and air sealing techniques, Energy Star appliances, LED lighting as well as design features that help reduce energy and water usage. “We at ASI are extremely proud of the outcome. People can actually see these upgrades in a real life setting; improvements that the average homeowner can also make. We’re anxious to open the doors for everyone to see.”

Van Andel will soon be available for tours and demonstrations to the public at large including public officials, policy makers, realtors and most importantly, Santee Homeowners looking for ways to save money, reduce energy costs, carbon footprints and make their homes safer, healthier and more comfortable all year long.

The Van Andel Home Qualifies for $4,500 in Energy Incentives (EUC) and $4,200 in Solar Tax Credits

Energy Upgrade California is a statewide program created to help California residents reduce their energy consumption by 40% by the year 2020. The program rewards homeowners with up to $4,500. Qualifying energy measures include attic and wall insulation, attic air sealing, installation of high-efficiency heating and air conditioning equipment, window replacement and more. “The financial incentives to make these improvements are unprecedented,” states Justo. “I urge Santee Homeowners to jump on the band wagon and take advantage of these marvelous incentives.”

Your Neighbors Have Received More Than $1 Million to Make Energy Improvements to Their Homes, You Can Too!

ASI Hastings has already helped hundreds of families throughout San Diego County make energy and comfort improvements to their homes. A report provided by the city of Chula Vista claims homeowners involved in Energy Upgrade California are saving an average of 24% on their utility bills. “But helping people lower their utility bills only represents part of the story,” Justo

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You Can Trust The White Glove Guys commented. “Customers are telling us their homes have never been more clean and comfortable. One family in particular told us they were able to stop taking allergy medication since improvements were completed. We’ve heard some remarkable testimonies but the best part is that ASI has helped these homeowners get more than $1 million in Energy Incentives and tax credits to help make their improvements.”

Mark Your Calendar! The Van Andel Open House Home Tour Coming September 18, 2013 ASI will be hosting an Open House on Saturday September 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. If you are unable to attend this event but would like to learn more, simply call ASI Hastings Heating, Air and Solar at 619-828-0258. ASI has been a trusted household name to Santee residents for over 60 years.

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Editor’s Notepad...

Jeff at Manzanita Brewing Company came to Santee three years ago with a dream to turn his passion into a paycheck.

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His dream became reality, and in just a few years a new industry has begun growing with the addition of Wes at BNS Brewing & Distilling and Rey at Butcher’s Brewing. What started as one man’s dream has blossomed into an industry with unforeseen opportunities for Santee restaurants and other businesses as craft brew fans flock to our city to check out the three Santee breweries.

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Fortunately for you they’re just a few minutes from home. If you’d like to check them out side-by-side, all three of them will be participating in the beer garden at the 4th annual Santee Car Show & BBQ Festival on October 12th.

Craft Beer is not the only thing brewing in Santee. San Diego Christian College is scheduled to begin classes at the new campus early in 2014, with Parc One, the $40 million apartment project, starting construction next door to the college before the end of this year.

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The Santee Chamber also has a few things in the hopper. Not only have we revamped our website, but beginning this fall we will offer our members new marketing opportunities, copying services and enhanced web services that will help customers find member businesses.

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The Santee Chamber is committed to helping our members grow their businesses. Give us a call to see if we can help your dream come true. 619 449-6572

Merry 60th Santee Santas

John Olsen President/CEO

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

10315 Mission Gorge Road Santee, CA 92071 (619) 449-6572

Tina Hertenstein 2013 Chairman of the Board

2013 Officers

The Santee Chamber of Commerce brings people and businesses together to make our community the best it can be. As the 2013 Chairman of the Board, I have seen firsthand the positive impact the Chamber has on businesses both large and small. From the numerous networking opportunities to advocacy on important business issues, the Chamber appeals to every facet of the business community. We work with city officials, the school district, county officials and state representatives to improve the lives of the people who live, work and play here.

My goal at the beginning of this year was to continue to build our strong membership base. Being part of a chamber is really about members helping members, establishing partnerships, creating networks, and turning customers into friends. With that as a measuring stick, we have achieved that goal.

As we approach the end of my term as Chair, I’d like to thank the people that have helped me along the way: the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, the office staff, Aremy and Sammie, and John the President/CEO. I appreciate the opportunity to serve the community.

Thank you for the support so many of you gave the Chamber and me personally. I look forward to the Chamber’s continued growth and success.

Warmest regards,

Tina Hertenstein

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Chairman of the Board: Tina Hertenstein Walmart – 619-449-7900 Chair-Elect: Eddie Vandiver Sportsplex USA – 619-334-1000 x 403 1st Vice Chair-Elect: Robert Lloyd Lloyd’s Collision & Paint Ctr – 619-448-8768 2nd Vice Chair-Elect: Mike Clinkenbeard Farmers Insurance – 619-442-0415 Immediate Past Chairman: John Morley Morley & Son Signs – 619-306-2479 Treasurer/CFO: Jana Bradley Union Bank – 619-596-8283 Secretary: Sandy Pugliese Sharp Grossmont Hospital – 619-740-4406 President/CEO: John Olsen Santee Chamber of Commerce – 619-449-6572

2013 Directors Pat Chambers Newport Coast Securities – 619-561-2839 Ike Enzenauer Santee Lions Club – 619-443-3510 Ronn Hall Ronn Hall Insurance & Notary – 619-449-8585 Virginia Hall Keller Williams Realty – 619-258-8585 Forrest Higgins Boys & Girls Club, East County – 619-440-1600 Dan O’Brien O’Brien Insurance – 619-449-9075 Don Parent SDG&E – 619-441-3895 Bill Pommering Padre Dam Municipal Water District – 619-504-9210 Barbara Ryan Santee School District – 619-258-2300 Warren Savage U.S. Naval Sea Cadets - 619-249-2282 Phil Simon Simon’s Carpet Care – 619-596-8092 Pam White City of Santee – 619-258-4100, x 223 Ken Zuorro Affordable Massage – 619-449-6689 ______

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A publication of the Santee Chamber of Commerce Volume 2 • Issue 2

Publisher/Editor John Olsen The Santee Magazine Sub Committee Bill Pommering Sandy Pugliese John Olsen Arli Wolfson John Morley Ike Enzenauer Eva Salas Pam White Warren Savage

Graphic Design Arli Wolfson of Graphic Resources

Contributing Editors Bill Pommering Sandy Pugliese Gina Olsen Ken Zuorro Arli Wolfson

Contributing Writers Scott Alevy Michele Comeglio Danny Marriott John Olsen Bill Pommering Sandy Pugliese Dan O’Brien Samantha Olsen Dr. Irene Gendelman Terry Rodgers Eva Salas

Contributing Photographers Mark Comeglio John Olsen

Joining the Santee Chamber of Commerce is a great way to meet local business owners who are involved in the community.

Check us out online at www.SanteeChamber.com

With several new projects and businesses on the horizon, Santee’s local economy is continuing to improve. In the near future, San Diego Christian College plans to open their new campus in Santee, next to Trolley Square Shopping Center.

Parc One will be developing 178 upscale apartments on an adjacent site and plans are still pending for a theater as well.

Quality of life is a key focus in Santee, and the City has forged a close partnership with the Santee Chamber of Commerce to ensure that families and businesses that have made Santee their home will continue to prosper. Whether it’s through community events like the Santee Street Fair, summer concert series, Santee Salutes, and the Bluegrass Festival, expanding the San Diego River Trail System from Mission Trails Regional Park to Lakeside, or promoting the “Shop Santee and Save” program to support local businesses – it’s all about enriching this community for our residents and businesses.

The Prospect Avenue Corridor Enhancement Project will be gearing up over the next year, with the goal of transforming this industrial corridor and expanding business opportunities near Gillespie Field Airport. Santee is also investing in our city facilities, streets and infrastructure, including the underground network of storm drains, pipelines and utility conduits.

Although a less glamorous side of city work, it is possibly the most important. In lean times, some cities defer maintaining these facilities, risking costly sinkholes, street closures and major repairs... but not Santee. The City has several major street and drainage improvements underway, including citywide street repaving and storm drain replacement at the Woodside/Magnolia intersection. This location was identified through an extensive and proactive inspection of the city’s network of storm drains. Other areas have been identified and prioritized for relining and new concrete pipe installation as well.

With our easy access to three freeways, regional trolley service, new business growth, and major projects underway, Santee truly deserves to be regarded as “the La Jolla of East County.”

Randy Voepel Mayor City of Santee

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The Santee 3 A new industry is brewing in town The story of craft brewing in Santee is rather new. The newness, however, does not discount the quality, passion or character that the three breweries in Santee possess.

As an inexperienced and non-beer drinker, the process of writing this article was an incredible learning experience.

For those of you that are like me, we’ve included a FAQ and vocab section to help you understand some of the vernacular that craft brewers use. There are three main lessons that I learned from writing this story: first, there is more than one way to brew beer. Second, just because someone starts their career in one industry doesn’t mean they will stay (or should stay) in that same industry.

Lastly, I learned that when it comes down to it, beer is not just beer; craft beer is very different than a nationally branded beer.

As the saying goes, “there’s more than one way to skin a cat.” Although it is slightly less graphic, same goes for brewing craft beer.

Craft brewing, as defined by the Brewers Association, is “small, independent and traditional.” This is an industry where brewers are like artists, they experiment with all different types of flavors, ingredients and processes.

They will often focus on developing product in smaller batches with more complex flavors compared to the quantity that many nationally branded brewers tend to focus on.

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sets Butcher’s apart from the rest – they are “focused on small batches of artisanal quality product” which is true for many local craft brewers.

Craft brewers may use similar processes but their flavors, techniques and brands are all unique. Wes Richey, owner of BNS Brewing & Distilling Co., says that his company’s old west theme is tied to his roots from Lake Havasu and the dream of opening a brewery started in college.

Wes and co-owners Andy Arrabito, Tom Paden and Dan Jensen want to focus on two main goals producing top quality product and providing exceptional customer service. Their beautiful tasting room is an incredibly welcoming environment that speaks to the old west theme while proudly representing Americana. When talking about the tasting room, Richey says “our place is very family friendly and country – bring your boots and get ready to have a good time!”

On my beer tour, I found that each of these owners started their careers doing something else to make a living. They did not grow up thinking that they wanted to brew craft beer for a living – for the Santee Craft Brewers, it just happened. Jeff Trevaskis, owner of Manzanita Brewing Co., was a manager for a software firm and avid homebrewer that dreamed of starting a brewery. He was able to put his dream in action when he was laid off from his day job in December of 2009.

With some of the equipment already purchased, and a nice severance package, Jeff and his original business

Rey - Butcher’s

Jeff, Manzanita

Wes, BNS

BEER! Ah, beer!

The art of brewing is as old as civilization. Between 10,000 and 15,000 years ago, some humans discontinued their nomadic hunting and gathering and settled down to farm.

Grain was the first domesticated crop that started that farming process and this development hastened the attractiveness of settled life. Civilization owes its origins to the domestication of crops, beer was one of the early byproducts of this early farming.

partner began Manzanita Brewing Co. and opened the doors to the public in June of 2010.

In that same year, Wes from BNS returned home from a deployment and started homebrewing. An internship at Coronado Brewing Co. gave him the knowledge he needed to realize his dream and lead him to a series of events that would allow him to make that dream to become a reality. Tom and Wes were already scheming and planning on a brewery when Wes’ buddy from the Navy Seals Andy convinced them to open the distillery with the brewery. Dan was brought in from another brewery for his style and expertise. The story behind Butcher’s Brewery is unique to say the least. Rey started his career as a chef, working in Italy and France, and specialized in seam butchery (Google it if you dare).

His business has undergone several transformations; from a sausage company, to a contract brewer, to a full on micro-brewery, all within five years.

The three craft brewers in Santee have each proven, in their own way, that craft beer is not just beer. From Navy Seals to a Software Manager, each brewery conducts business that is specific to their goals and to their customers’ needs. This is what is so incredible about the craft brewery industry. Breweries are able to focus on their specific target markets rather than try to satisfy the thirst of the entire beer-drinking population or mass produce a plethora of products.

This allows them to experiment with different flavors, hand select the ingredients that go into their products and decide the locations where their product will be served or sold.

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Did you know that:

The ancient Sumerians started brewing beer around 6,000 years ago.

Many different versions of beer have been brewed with different grains: Africans used millet, maize and casaba, Japanese used rice in their brewing process.

Chinese introduced wheat beers, Egyptians used barley.

In 1516 Germany passed its beer purity law which allowed only four ingredients for the production of beer: water, malted barley, malted wheat and hops.

Yeast was also acceptable.

The Spanish conquistadors introduced beer into the Americas in 1542.

Beer was imported into North America with the arrival of the Pilgrims.

By 1880 there were over 2,400 breweries in the United States.

The Volstead Act of 1919, the 18th amendment to the Constitution, ushered in Prohibition.

The number of small breweries declined dramatically.

Larger brewers invented near-beers.

Light beers began during World War II for the domestic market because a large part of the work force was women.

Today there is a revolution in beer production.

Countless varieties using various ingredients cater to a growing world market for beer.

There are approximately 36 breweries and micro-breweries in San Diego.

There are approximately 2,000 breweries nationwide.

Approximately one million people make home-brew at least once a year.

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It’s time for It’s the perfect beginning to Fall in East County.

One of the highlights of the event will be the drawing for a 1966 Mustang to be raffled-off by the Santee Chamber of Commerce. The car was lovingly restored by Lloyd’s Collision and Paint Center with generous support from many other local businesses. For only $20.00, you can buy a chance to drive home this gorgeous classic. Tickets will be available at the show and are also available NOW—call 619.449.6572 for details.

For the fourth year, the Santee Chamber of Commerce will present the Santee Car Show and BBQ Festival on October 12, 2013. Over 200 cars, trucks and motorcycles will share the length of Riverview Parkway with food vendors, retail booths, LIVE Classic Rock bands on the stage, a beer garden and over 10,000 spectators! And a very special appearance by WILD THANG — shooting flames thirty-four feet in the air!

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There will be prizes and trophies awarded to the participants during the event: from Club Participation to Best In Show, the best of the best will be honored as the day progresses.

While the main focus of the day will certainly be the cars, trucks and motorcycles, the food and other vendors will be a close second for claiming your attention. There are

HOT cars and COOL music in Santee!

Motorcycles, Muscle Cars and Hot Rods just so many things to see and do. There will be live bands playing to the seating area and, of course, the nearby beer garden. And for the first time, there will be carnival rides— bumper cars, slides and more!—for the kids! Something for the entire family!

Music will be provided by Classic Chrome Rock & Roll Review

and Break On Through – A Tribute to The Doors!

Two local organizations that benefit from this event are the Santee Santas and the Santee Food Bank. If you don’t know about the fine community work that these two organizations do, drop by their booths for more information. You can support the Santee Santas and the Santee Food Bank with a donation of canned food or a monetary donation.

Admission is FREE and the event will run from 9am to 5pm.

Where can you find such a full day of family entertainment?

Riverview Parkway at Santee Town Center. It’s the ONLY place to be Saturday, October 12th!

Event sponsors include O’Reilly Auto Parts, Walmart, Santee Lakes, New Cars, Inc., Courtesy Chevrolet and Lloyd’s Collision.

– Bill Pommering

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The Value of Non-Profits Many people get confused about what a nonprofit/notfor-profit business is. Some think non-profits are service organizations and are not really businesses. This couldn’t be further from the truth. While many non-profits have a service mission, they face all the challenges that all businesses face today, with the exception that some have tax except status granted by the IRS after meeting all the exemption qualifications.

The other distinction is that non-profit organizations use their surplus revenues to achieve their goals rather than distributing them as profit or dividends. In the United States, nonprofit organizations are formed by filing bylaws and/or articles of incorporation in the state in which they expect to operate. The act of incorporating creates a legal entity enabling the organization to be

treated as a corporation by law and to enter into business dealings, form contracts and own property as any other individual or for-profit corporation may do. And most have boards that are comprised of community members assuring the voice of the public.

You will find the size of non-profits vary substantially depending on their mission. As an example, the Sharp HealthCare system is non-profit as are many other hospitals. They are considered large employers within the San Diego region and have the same clout and respect as any other large business.

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city of santee upcoming special events

Saturday, September 14, 2013 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Town Center Community Park East Come join us for wine and beer tasting, food samples, a silent auction and live bluegrass music! Funds raised will benefit the Santee Teen Center, park improvement projects, and the Recreation Scholarship Program.

TICKETS $40 Advance/$45 On-Site if not sold out $35 Designated Driver VISIT www.cityofsanteeca.gov or call SPECIAL EVENTS HOTLINE AT (619) 258-4100 EXT. 201

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are reinvested back into the organization rather than into investor’s hands.

There are many non-profits organizations that serve a singular purpose in support of an initiative or community need such as our own chamber of commerce whose mission it is to create opportunities for its members to build successful businesses while enhancing economic and community development.

is invested back into club activities and service projects benefiting the community, including support of other non-profits such as the Santee Food Bank and Santee Santas, both of which serve the underprivileged in our community.

In addition, we have the Boys & Girls Club and the Cameron YMCA located right in our community. Both of these nonprofit organizations make a huge difference in the lives of children and their families.

The community has foundations that are non-profits that were formed to provide supplementary financial assistances to a specific non-profit organization. As examples, there is a foundation that supports the Santee School District and one that supports West Hills High School and another that supports Grossmont College.

The presence of these non-profits demonstrates a real commitment to the vitality and health of the Santee community. The Santee community is fortunate to have so many non-profits working hard to enrich the lives of those working and living within our great community.

Service clubs such as Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Optimists, etc. all are non-profits as well and the revenue they generate

To learn about the nonprofits located in Santee, this website is a great resource: http://greatnonprofits.org.

– Sandy Pugliese

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Construction Update: After enduring a few years of stagnation caused by the Great Recession, Santee today is on the verge of a building boom. Construction of both private development and publicly funded infrastructure projects is picking up steam.

“Santee is on the move again,” said Pedro Orso-Delgado, Santee’s deputy city manager and director of development services. “We’re delighted to be making progress on key infrastructure improvements at the same time that private developers are showing confidence in the future of Santee.”

Here’s a summary of major projects in the works: Lantern Crest Grading and site preparation began this summer on a $25 million expansion of the Lantern Crest Senior Living retirement community in the city’s southeastern quadrant.

The Grant Company, the general contractor and managing partner for Santee Senior Retirement Communities, is proceeding with a 102-unit expansion.

Company president Michael Grant said the project will include restaurants, a swimming pool, miniature golf course, a pool lounge and bar, a theater, a dog run and a beauty salon and spa.

“It’s designed to be a luxury senior retirement community,” Grant said, noting that the new units will have private patios and access to a subterranean parking garage.

The expansion will have the same Spanish-Mission style architecture as the initial phase.

Whereas the initial 80 units at Lantern Crest were assisted living quarters for seniors, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the expansion units are aimed at those who desire upscale independent living. The expansion will create about 40 new jobs, which will bring the total employment at Lantern Crest to 100 workers.

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“We will be one of the largest sources of new jobs in Santee,” Grant said.

When the expansion is completed in the fall of 2014, the 155,000 square foot structure will be the largest standalone building in the city, he noted.

Lantern Crest, which occupies 34 acres, has approvals from the city to pursue a third phase that could increase the total units to 440.

Grant said one of the factors fueling the success of retirement community is the ease of access to the site from local freeways, including State Routes 52, 67 and 125.

“We’re finding that the decisions to place residents with us are made by the adult children, who find our location to be very convenient,” he said.

Prospect Avenue Redevelopement The city has made steady progress on the Prospect Avenue Corridor Enhancement Project, which is aimed at attracting new businesses and private redevelopment within the industrial zone adjacent to Gillespie Field.

The $25 million project includes the widening of a milelong section of Prospect Avenue between Cuyamaca Street and Magnolia Avenue, and the installation of sidewalks, landscaping and other enhancements.

So far, the city has secured about 50 percent of the rightof-way necessary to start the project.

“We are not closing the door on negotiations with property owners, but we must proceed with the eminent domain process in order to meet the project schedule,” Orso-Delgado said.

Design of the project will be completed by the end of

“Santee is on the move again” August, followed by solicitation for bids in October and the start of construction in early 2014.

repaving and drainage system upgrade of flood-prone streets in a neighborhood north of State Route 52 that includes a mix of residential and industrial land uses.

The extensive facelift of Prospect Avenue is intended to entice firms to relocate their corporate headquarters or light industrial businesses and take advantage of the proximity to the airport and three freeways that converge in Santee.

The footprint for the estimated $3 million project includes Railroad Avenue, Buena Vista Avenue, and four adjacent streets: Summercrest Lane, Summertree Lane, Lind Vern Court and Buena Valley Drive.

The project is the last in the city to be financed through redevelopment funding, a municipal revenue source eliminated by the state in January 2012.

The street improvements are expected to increase traffic flow and pedestrian safety. New storm drains will eliminate chronic street flooding that has plagued the neighborhood. New curbs, gutters and sidewalks are also planned for parts of the neighborhood.

Parc One Grading is expected to begin shortly for the proposed $40 million Parc One apartment project being developed by JRM Properties Inc. on 6.78 acres south of the San Diego River next to Santee Trolley Square shopping center. The project features 172 units divided among three mid-rise buildings, two of which are four stories along with a 5-story structure.

“It’s an exciting and unique project for Santee,” said OrsoDelgado. “Parc One will fulfill the ‘smart growth’ land-use envisioned for this property by creating density close to the Metro Transit Center.”

Public amenities accompanying the project include a 55-foot-wide meandering path – which the city calls a “decorative arroyo” – that will provide access through the housing project and connect Trolley Square with a trail along the south side of the river.

Fifty of the units will be dedicated for rental by students expected to attend San Diego Christian College, which is planning to move to the RiverView Corporate Office Park.

Repaving of Buena Vista and Railroad Avenues The city is expected to solicit bids in November for the

Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2014. The infrastructure makeover will improve public safety, make the neighborhood more attractive and bolster property values.

Citywide Storm Drain Improvements Storm drain upgrades are probably the most underappreciated, least-sexy infrastructure improvements a city can undertake, but they make a huge difference when winter rains hit.

The city is determined to prevent storm drain failures like the one that occurred in the winter of 2010, when a 6-foot-tall corrugated metal pipe collapsed underneath Pebble Beach Drive, hampering access to about 20 homes.

That same year, the City Council approved funds to inspect the city’s 6.75 miles of corrugated metal drain pipes and prioritize their replacement, starting with those in the worst shape. The metal pipes were installed before Santee was incorporated in 1982.

This summer, the city awarded more than $2.4 million in construction contracts to rehabilitate metal storm drains or replace those that are beyond repair.

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Take a walk back in time with the Then Holder’s Cash & Carry Store contained an early Santee Post Office, circa 1910 Photo courtesy of Santee Historical Society

We believe this to be a staged photo taken sometime in the 1950’s Photo courtesy of Santee Historical Society

Santee Post Office circa mid 1960’s Photo courtesy of Padre Dam MWD

Now Santee Post Office

Photo courtesy of Jay Renard, JSR Imaging

at 9518 Mission Gorge Road, opened in 1989

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Higher Focused Education at SDCC As many of you know, San Diego Christian College (SDCC) is slated to join the Santee community in January, 2014.

The college will be moving from its current location in El Cajon where it has resided since its foundation in 1970.

Its new address will be 200 Riverview Parkway, just north of the Santee Town Center. The campus will contain state of the art educational facilities and a cafeteria servicing SDCC’s community. The college is a private, Christian, liberal arts school which has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) since 1985. President of the college, Dr. Paul Ague, commented on the move, “We are excited to be a part of the Santee community and to partner with it to make our city one of the finest in the county.”

Founded by Dr. Tim LaHaye, Dr. Art Peters, and Dr. Henry Morris, SDCC offers a premier Christian education with the goal of preparing the next generation of godly, servant leaders. The college serves a diverse population with students coming in from 29 different states and 14 countries.

It is non-denominational with students representing 18 different denominations. SDCC has 900 students taking classes in the mornings, evenings and online and a quarter of them will be residential students. The college has a growing Adult & Professional Studies program which serves our local adult learners by offering them evening classes in an accelerated, five-week format.

SDCC brings nine competitive athletic programs to Santee. It competes in the Golden State Athletic Conference as a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I program. In recent years, the college has had many athletes go on to play professionally

and semi-professionally in the states and overseas and has had teams compete in the conference and national tournaments. For a full list of teams and schedules visit the college’s athletic website at www.sdcchawks.com.

For many years, the college has been training pilots through its Aviation Technology degree. They fly out of Gillespie airfield and are excited to be even closer to their planes with the move to the new campus. The program offers its students opportunities to further hone their skills through competition in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) championships. Recently, the program finished 17th in the nation in the 2013 SAFECON championships held at Ohio State University.

Another opportunity for entertainment that the college will bring comes in the form of its musical theater program. Under the direction of its department chair, Dr. Paul Russell, founder of the national organization Christian Youth Theater (CYT), the college offers multiple shows each year for the community to enjoy. Their students are also involved in directing and producing other local shows as well.

More important than offering entertainment opportunities, the college is looking forward to serving the community in various practical ways. This past year the college partnered with multiple organizations on Martin Luther King Day to serve Santee and East County through different projects like cleaning up the river bed, helping the San Diego Rescue Mission, and baseball field maintenance in El Cajon.

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Serving Those Who Served Us Walmart Santee is thankful for the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans, military men and women and their families and strives to support their heroism in many ways.

On May 30, 2013, Santee Store Manager Tina Hertenstein teamed up with Assemblymember Brian Jones, the Santee Chamber of Commerce, the City of Santee and the East County Career Center to host the “East County Employs Our Vets” job fair, aimed at providing job and resource opportunities for our East County veterans.

“Santee and East County have a large population of U.S. military men and women who are serving or who have recently returned from service after fighting bravely for our country,” said Hertenstein. “I felt privileged to co-sponsor an event to help veterans and their families with the career transition process.”

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More than 50 employers attended the event to provide job opportunities for attendees and job seekers. Among the companies that participated were Walmart, Goodwill Industries, San Diego Gas & Electric, SeaWorld, U.S. Border Patrol and Viejas Casino.

Hertenstein, along with Walmart Market Manager Steve Markey, US Army Veteran Bronze Star Medal Recipient and co-manager of the College Grove Store, Pablo Ceniceros, and Santee store associates were on hand at the Walmart table to discuss employment opportunities through the Veteran’s Welcome Home Commitment.

On Memorial Day 2013, Walmart launched the Veteran’s Welcome Home Commitment to offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran within his or her first 12 months off active duty. In the first month of the program, Walmart hired more than 2,000 veterans and during the next five years, the company projects that it will hire more than 100,000.

“I consider myself lucky to have found a company that aligned with my needs at a time in my life when I was looking for a transition,” said Ceniceros, who served for more than two decades as a member of the US Army before joining the Walmart team. “Unfortunately, I see too many of those who fought for our country now fighting for jobs at home. Walmart is working to change that.”

East County Employs Our Vets was a success. Approximately 1,000 job seekers attended with a steady flow of foot traffic throughout the morning, including a mix of military, veterans and civilians. Representatives from Assemblymember Jones’ office awarded Tina and the Santee Walmart with a certificate of appreciation.

“I was so happy to see military and veterans connecting with employers,” continued Hertenstein. “The career skills gained through their military experience are exactly what employers like Walmart find invaluable in the work place.”

Interested veterans may find out more about Walmart’s Veterans Welcome Home Commitment by going to www.walmartcareerswithamission.com

The Coffee Corner

opens its second location in Santee Town Center The Coffee Corner is owned and operated by the Parks family, Santee residents for nearly ten years. They have created a welcoming atmosphere where everyone is accepted. A sign in the original shop, located on the “corner” of Carlton Hills and Mast Blvd, reads “May all Who Enter as Guests Leave as Friends” and they have for over four years.

Since its opening in July 2009, The Coffee Corner has become a hub in the Santee community. They host a wide variety of groups who have made the shop their home away from home – from Friday morning knitting groups to weekly high school club leadership team meetings to Clint August’s monthly motorcycle ride club.

At the new location you can reserve the meeting room for off-site committee meetings, host your own High Tea party or cater your next event with a mobile coffee cart.

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The shop continues its active participation in many community events and fund-raisers including local school fine arts programs, sports teams, ASB and PTA, YMCA, Military Support – MayRide, Wounded Marine Ride, churches and other non-profit organizations, Chamber of Commerce events, Relay For Life, Susan G. Komen and other cancer fund-raisers, SCAIR (Services for Native American families), Santee Santas, Santee Lakes 5K Run, Arbor Day, Concert at the Lakes (Rotary) and many more.

Now with a more central location and a larger facility in Town Center, look for longer hours, live music and fun events, such as game nights, karaoke and open mic nights.

An expanded menu includes healthy drinks including post workout protein “Fit Frappes,” rice, soy, almond and coconut milk substitutes, fruit smoothies, sugar-free flavor options and specialty teas along with the blended drinks you love and amazing coffee.

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Personalized Compounded Medications Delivered to Your Door FREE! All Care Pharmacy is a new, family owned and operated, independent pharmacy in Santee, and they truly care about their patients. That includes giving the right meds, on time, every time. However, sometimes the “right meds” aren’t commercially available.

Compounding allows for the custom creation of a capsule, cream, ointment, etc. that is made in a pharmacy, in accordance with a doctor’s prescription. All Care Pharmacy and the doctor work together to find the right formulation that works best for the specific needs of the patient. The collaboration of The Triad (patient, pharmacist, doctor) makes compounding effective and successful.

With over 400 pharmacies in San Diego, very few have the ability to compound. All Care Pharmacy wants what is best for the patient and they recognize the need for compounded medications. All Care Pharmacy is specialized in custom compounding treatment of hormone replacement therapy, dermatology, dentistry, cosmetics, pain management and more. Whatever your current ailment may be (from age spots to deep back pain

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To ensure the greatest outcomes for their patients, All Care Pharmacy provides a FREE DELIVERY service anywhere in the county on all prescriptions, including compounded medicines. They also provide the following patient focused services: • Medicare Part D Prior Authorizations • ALL Private Insurance Billing • Diabetes and Nutritional Education • Easy Prescription Transfers • Medication Management • In Store Immunizations • One-On-One counseling by a pharmacist • Competitive Pricing Visit their patient friendly website at www.AllCareMeds.net or call (619) 449-0908 today!

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Rio Seco Elementary Brings Back its Successful Chess Program For the second straight year Rio Seco School has invited Ron Rezendes and The Pacific Hills Chess Academy to teach students the game of chess.

Students will not only learn the rules and how to play chess, they will also compete with each other in both formal and casual play. Coach Ron teaches using the “Evans Method” which has been featured on the Tonight Show and has produced national champions at every scholastic level.

Children that play chess learn how to plan, create complex strategies, and evaluate situations against potential outcomes.

Chess also teaches children logic and improves their concentration skills while also teaching the value of good sportsmanship. Parents of chess playing students see improvements in their child’s selfimage and self-esteem leading to improved grades in every subject.

The Pacific Hills Chess Academy offers three 8-10 week after school programs during the academic year with sessions in fall, winter, and spring. Currently, this successful chess program is only available in Santee to Rio Seco students in grades 1-8. If you’d like you child to participate, contact Ron through his website, http://www.pacifichillschessacademy.com

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Leaders of Tomorrow U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps

The Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) is a federally chartered non-profit civilian youth training organization for young people ages 13 to 17, sponsored by the Navy League of the United States (NLUS) and supported by both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Included under the NSCC umbrella is the Navy League Cadets Corps (NLCC), a junior program for youth ages 11 to 13. The goals of the program are: • To develop an interest and ability in basic seamanship and seagoing skills.

• To instill in cadets an appreciation of our maritime history, customs and traditions.

• To ingrain a sense of personal honor, patriotism, courage, self-reliance, confidence, and similar qualities which mold the virtues of good citizenship and strong moral principles in each cadet.

• To demonstrate the value of an alcohol-free, drugfree and gang-free lifestyle.

• To make each cadet aware of the prestige of a military career and increase the advancement potential of those who chose to serve.

The Naval Sea Cadet Corps was established by the Navy League of the United States at the request of the Department of the Navy in 1958. On September 10, 1962 the U.S. Congress granted a federal charter under Public Law 87-655 as a non-profit training and education organization for young men and women. In close cooperation with the Navy and Coast Guard, the NSCC allows youth to sample military life without any obligation to join the Armed Forces. The cadets and volunteer adult leaders are authorized to wear the Navy uniform, appropriately modified with distinctive NSCC insignia.

After enrolling at a local NSCC unit, cadets will attend two drills per month at their units which are generally conducted on weekends. Once established in a local unit, each NSCC cadet must first then attend a two-week recruit training and each NLCC newly enrolled cadet attends a five day orientation. These trainings are conducted at various 22

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sites throughout the country, primarily on Navy facilities with focus on physical training, military decorum and Navy customs. Thus, the tone of the instruction is curriculum very similar to that of the basic Navy Recruit Training. For the NLCC, the five day curriculum is extremely modified to fit the younger cadet.

Once the cadet has successfully completed recruit training and returned to the unit, they are eligible to choose to attend a wide variety of five day or two week long “advanced training” opportunities that are conducted at various training sites throughout the county. These advanced trainings for NSCC and NLCC cadets focus on military and general career fields. They general relate to over 40 different careers fields varying from Aviation, Seabee and leadership courses to law enforcement, naval intelligence, sailing, electronics, etc. The instructors range from NSCC/NLCC adults to active and reserve personnel working in the subject field. Numbering approximately 190 trainings each year, individual trainings are attended by a mix of cadets from NSCC units from across the country, allow cadets to gain acquaintances with cadets from throughout the U.S. In addition, the local units conduct special trainings during monthly drills encompassing local opportunities with military or civilian entities. These may include ship experience tours, firefighting training, aviation squadron or civilian airport tours or work projects, etc. These build unit esprit de corps as fun events for cadets and adults volunteers.

The NSCC also conducts an International Exchange Program through the International Sea Cadet Association.

NSCC cadets with NSCC adult escorts travel for two weeks to several foreign countries to work within that country’s Sea Cadet program. NSCC exchanges cadets with Australia, United Kingdom, Scotland, Sweden, Hong Kong, Russia, – continued on page 24

Grossmont Healthcare District’s Herrick Community Health Care Library serves East County residents The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD), a public agency that supports many non-profit, health-related community programs and services in San Diego’s East County region, operates the Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, a comprehensive consumer health library specializing in providing reliable health information, accessible both on-site and via the Internet.

The Herrick Library, which opened in 2002, is located at Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa. The library provides free access to the latest consumer-level information in print and electronic formats. It is both a traditional library, as well as a digital library, with emphasis on Internet access to online resources. The library’s collection totals about 2,500 items. Ten computers are available for public use. The library also offers two small meeting rooms that are available to community-based non-profit organizations for workshops and meetings.

The library staff is trained to assist patrons in providing reference and research assistance about their health concerns. The public can also use the library’s website resources from home or office.

The library is named after the late Dr. Herrick, who passed away in March 1998, while serving as a member of the District board of directors. He also served as director of the Grossmont Hospital Pathology Department (1961-1996), chair of the Continuing Medical Education Department (1963-1993), and a founder of El Cajon Valley Hospital (1967).

Regular library hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. For more information about the library, phone (619) 825-5010 or visitwww.herricklibrary.org. Like us on Facebook, www. facebook.com/HerrickLibrary.

The Grossmont Healthcare District, formed in 1952 to build and operate Grossmont Hospital, is governed by a five-member board of directors, each elected to four-year terms, who represent more than 500,000 people residing within the District’s 750 square miles in the East County.

The District serves as landlord of the hospital, including ownership of the property and buildings on behalf of East County taxpayers.

Visit Your Community Health Care Library The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD), a public agency that supports many non-profit, health-related community programs and services in San Diego’s East County region, operates the Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, a comprehensive consumer health library specializing in providing reliable health information, accessible both on-site and via the Internet. The library provides free access to the latest consumer-level information in print and electronic formats. The library staff is trained to assist patrons in providing reference and research assistance about their health concerns.

GHD is governed by a five-member board of directors, each elected to four-year terms, who represent more than 500,000 people residing within the District’s 750 square miles in the East County. Formed in 1952 to build and operate Grossmont Hospital, GHD serves as landlord of the hospital, including ownership of the property and buildings on behalf of East County taxpayers.

Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa 91942 (619) 825-5010 www.herricklibrary.org Hours: Tuesday 9 am–8 pm Wednesday–Friday 9 am–5:30 pm Saturday 8 am–12 noon A part of the Grossmont Healthcare District

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Sport Clips Haircuts Raises Money to Help America’s Heroes Every autumn, all the Sport Clips stores in the country are involved in a campaign called Help A Hero (sponsored by the VFW) to raise money to allow deployed and hospitalized members of our military call home to their loved ones.

The Santee store has been the most successful fundraiser in SoCal, since the salon opened in January 2009. Last year, the Santee Sport Clips raised over $7500 through in-store donations, raffles, and a softball tournament at the Santee Sportsplex. This event will start in October and wrap up with the softball tournament on Veterans Day, November 11th.

Sport Clips will also host the visit of a 2013 Shelby Mustang, sponsored by Wounded Warriors Family Support, during their High Five Tour. This organization is raising money to build homes for two veterans severely injured, while serving their country.

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Bermuda, Korea, Canada and Singapore on an annual basis.

The NSCC awards several scholarships each year to graduating cadets attending advanced education. The cadets are also supported in making applications to the military academies and Reserve Officer Training programs. For those cadets that choose to enlist in the Navy, Coast Guard or Army after graduation, they receive an advanced pay grade upon completion of the service’s recruit training for their NSCC experience.

All adults leaders enrolled in the program are volunteers and vary in background from having past military experience, being in the active or reserve military, or having no military experience.

They all have an interest in training our leaders of tomorrow and are extremely committed and dedicated to the growth of our youth. All receive a background investigation upon enrollment.

For further information, please contact the East County Commanding Officer, LCDR Melissa Franklin at 760-212-6859 or send an email to mfranklin@seacadets.org More information about the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps can be found at www. seacadets.org.

Affordable Care Act

10 Things You Should Know or early Fall 2013, postponed from the original March 2013 The Affordable Care Act is heading towards full deadline. implementation but the future of the law is far from clear • Automatic Enrollment at this time with many technical problems and opposition Employers with more than 200 employees must autoto the law more commonly known as ObamaCare. Here are matically enroll employees in employer-sponsored plans.

10 Things Employers Should Know About the affordable The IRS has said that rules for this requirement will not be care law: issued until 2014.

• Consult a Knowledgeable Insurance Professional • Limits on Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) A licensed health insurance broker, serving as your Beginning January 1, 2013 FSAs which allow employees consultant, can be valuable to you in understanding the to save tax-free dollars that can be used to pay medical facts of health reform. expenses not covered by insurance will have a reduced • Public and Private Health Group and Individual plan year limit of $2,500 in 2013 (indexed for inflation “Exchanges” Come Online after 2013).

Open enrollment is scheduled to begin in October 2013 • Employer Play or Pay for Health Insurance Exchanges, with coverage effective Set to begin in 2014, delayed to 2015, employers with 50 January 2014. or more full time equivalent employees will pay a penalty • Health Plan Will Be Classified in “Metal” Categories fee if they do not offer coverage or if their coverage is Health Insurance Plans will receive a metal rating – not affordable (employee share is more than 9.5% of their Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze – based on ‘actuarial adjusted gross income or doesn’t have a minimum actuarial value’ calculations. For example, Platinum plans will provide value of 60% and at least one full-time employee receives a coverage for 90 % of costs and Bronze plans will cover 60 %. premium subsidy).

• Tax Credits for Small Employers Employers with fewer than 25 employees and average – Dan O’Brien salaries of less than $50,000 may claim a tax credit for their share of premiums beginning in 2011. In 2014 the credit is only available for insurance purchased though the Government Exchange.

• W-2 Reporting Businesses that issued 250 or more W-2’s in 2011 must begin to report on 2012 W-2’s the aggregate value of health benefits provided to each employee including medical, dental & vision coverage.

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Reward Yourself!

Waste Management brings RecycleBank to Santee

Recycling has become a way of life for most of us, and in Santee, it is paying dividends for Waste Management customers who participate in a unique program that benefits residents, businesses and the environment.

If you are already recycling, you should be getting rewarded for it! Waste Management and the City of Santee are offering rewards when Santee residents recycle at the curb.

The City of Santee has teamed with Waste Management and Recyclebank to weigh all the recyclable materials from individual neighborhoods and convert those recyclables into points that can be used for money-saving rewards.

Recyclebank, brought to you by Waste Management, rewards you for recycling with discounts and deals from hundreds of local and national businesses. On average, members can earn up to $150 in reward value through annual recycling efforts.

Santee is the first city in San Diego County to welcome the Recyclebank program. How does it work? By recycling with your Waste Management recycling cart and becoming a Recyclebank member, you will earn Recyclebank points each time you set out your cart at your curbside. It’s that easy.

Recycle as you normally do and Waste Management and Recyclebank will convert recyclables into valuable points that will be deposited into your Recyclebank account – so long as you sign up! And who doesn’t need a little green for going green?

Recyclebank Points can be used at www.Recyclebank.com/ wm to shop for deals and discounts to hundreds local businesses and restaurants.

Sign up today at www.Recyclebank.com/wm, follow the prompts to verify your home address…then just sit back and enjoy the rewards!

When you recycle with Waste Management, and become a Recyclebank member, you’ll earn points for your green action. You can earn Recyclebank Points in many ways. Then you can use your points to shop for rewards for you, your family and your home from hundreds of local and national businesses in more than 10 categories online at www.

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It’s a great way for small businesses to reach out to existing and potential customers with special offerings that promote the business and encourage Santee residents to experience what they have to offer. By becoming a Recyclebank Rewards Partner, business operators can place goods and services in the Reward Catalogue and create a reward that attracts business.

What would you offer to your customers in the Rewards Catalogue?

It’s up to you to create a deal that includes whatever value, benefit and expiration date that works for you and will attract business.

And since Santee is the first city in the county with the program, you’ll have a distinct advantage over your competition in neighboring communities.

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Santa’s Little Helpers There are Elves Among Us

We all grew up being told that Santa’s Helpers were short of stature, dressed in shades of green and lived at the North Pole. Well, not all of them do.

In fact, many of Santa’s hardest working helpers live right here in Santee and look just like you and me! Quietly serving our Community for sixty years, the volunteers that are the Santee Santas have been doing their good work to aid the many citizens that need their assistance to being the Christmas spirit into their homes.

While you can get the full history of Santee Santas from their website (www.santeesantas.org), the short version is that Santee Santas was established in 1953 by Margaret Ness and Charles Skidmore, Superintendent of the Santee School District. Four or five families were helped as part of the first Holiday Program. The Santee School District assumed the responsibility for coordinating the program until 1985 when the school district decided that it should assume a smaller role in the administration of the program and encouraged the establishment of a volunteer organization. Today, the Santee Santas Foundation is a local non-profit 501(c)(3) registered organization with several hundred volunteers and a board of directors that provide help to members of our community living within the Santee School District and in need of assistance.

This is where all Santa’s Helpers come in: Santee Santas is an all-volunteer organization, with school district employees, City of Santee staff, firefighters, local businesses, service organizations, mobile home parks and local citizens working together to make each year’s endeavors successful. In other words, you and me! There are minimal administrative costs; all donations are tax deductible and all donations are used to assist families and seniors in need of help.

The signature effort of this selfless group of people is, of course, the Annual Holiday Food and Children’s Toy Program. Each year the food and toy drive begins with the Santee local elementary and high schools. To collect food and toys, volunteers depend upon the generous support of local businesses, nonprofit organizations and volunteers. Once collected, the food and toys are sorted, the toys are wrapped, and then everything is boxed in preparation for delivery to hundreds of Santee families just in

time to spread Christmas cheer to some of those most in need of it. In 2012, they served 210 families, including 396 children.

For six decades, the Santee Santas have reached out to others in need as well. Their Senior Outreach Program ensures seniors in our community who are living alone or in senior care facilities are not forgotten over the holidays. This program focuses on senior citizens living in care facilities, mobile home parks and senior apartment complexes in the City of Santee to ensure they are not forgotten during the holidays and during the summer months with a food giveaway program. Each year, some one-hundred fifty floral arrangements are delivered to seniors living in Santee mobile home parks and over a hundred stuffed animals delivered to patients in the Stanford Court Nursing Home. The Senior Outreach Program continues to expand each year, as more seniors discover they may qualify for assistance from Santee Santas.

And you can help by becoming one of Santa’s Helpers!

Volunteers are needed for clerical work, gift-wrapping, collecting donations, packing boxes for delivery and distributing Christmas boxes and more. Call 619.258.5947 to lend your assistance. In addition, donations of nonperishable food items and new unwrapped toys will go a long way towards making it a very special holiday for a young girl or boy and his or her family. Your generous donation(s) help make it possible for them to continue to bring the Spirit of Christmas to the less fortunate members of our community. All donations are gratefully accepted. Santee Santas publicly recognizes each gift annually.

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Applications for the 2013 Holiday Program will be available Nov. 1st at your school, the Chamber and the library and can be turned in at Rio Seco School on the following dates: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 4-6 pm Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-8 pm Saturday Dec. 7, 10-12 noon Fall 2013

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Waddle and Trot

5K a New East County Thanksgiving Tradition Thanksgiving 5K road races, also known as Turkey Trots, have increased in popularity in recent years, as they provide participants an excellent opportunity to lace up their sneakers and get some much-needed exercise before the big holiday meal. Now, residents of Santee and surrounding areas can enjoy this fun holiday tradition right in their own backyard, while also helping two very special local charities.

On Thursday, November 28 at 8:00 am, Pathways Community Church will be hosting the 2nd Annual Waddle and Trot 5K and Fun Run. This fun family event is intended for runners and walkers of every fitness level and all proceeds will go to Santee Santas and the Santee Food Bank.

“We were so overwhelmed by the response we received last year from the community and local businesses,” says Phil Herrington, Pastor at Pathways Community Church. “Last year was our inaugural event and we had over 650 participants and 20 vendors which allowed us to raise $12,000 for Santee Santas and Santee Food Bank. We look forward to making this event an annual Thanksgiving tradition and continuing our support of these two worthy charities.”

The 2013 Waddle and Trot 5K will provide runners with the same scenic course as last year. Race participants will begin in the Pathways Center at the corner of Mast and Carlton Hills. The fast and flat course will proceed west on Mast Boulevard and enter Santee Lakes via Lake Canyon Road. After circling Lakes 4 and 5, the course will proceed back to Pathways Center and will be followed by a postrace celebration that includes refreshments and vendor 28

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booths. Prizes will be given to the Top three Male and Female finishers in seven different age categories and all registrants will receive a race T-Shirt.

“We received very positive feedback from last year’s event but we’ve also identified some areas where we feel we can make some great improvements” says Kristine Quirk, Race Director. “We will be adding a water station at the entrance to Santee Lakes and all 5K and Fun Run participants will receive finisher medallions. We have some fun surprises planned for the Kid’s Fun Run plus we’ll be recognizing some of the best-dressed runners and teams so we hope the community will come out and join us for what promises to be a fun day.”

The Fun Run is for kids age ten and under and will kickoff at 9:00 am within the Pathways Parking Lot. Fun Run participants will be capped at the first 100 and 5K registrations will be capped at the first 1000.

“The response last year was amazing,” said Danielle Jimenez, Assistant Race Director. “We want to ensure the best possible experience for all of our racers which is why we decided to cap the number of participants. We expect to sell-out so we are encouraging people to get those registrations in early.”

Local businesses can support the Waddle and Trot 5K by sponsoring the event, having a vendor booth at our race expo, or by donating an item for our silent auction. All proceeds go to Santee Santas and Santee Food Bank. To learn more, contact Cindi Atkinson and Cheryl Williams at www.waddleandtrot@pathways.cc.

Santee Santas is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that has been bringing the spirit of the holidays to the Santee community for more than fifty years. They provide food and gifts, especially during the holiday season, to Santee residents. In 2012, Santee Santas provided assistance to 211 families, including 396 children. For more information, visit www.santeesantas.org.

The Santee Food Bank is an all-volunteer organization that provides emergency food assistance to low and middle income residents of Santee. They dispense food from their Cottonwood Avenue location every Wednesday and Friday and first and third Saturday of the month from 9-11 am.

Pathways Community Church was established on Super Bowl Sunday in 1993 and celebrated their 20th Anniversary earlier this year. Pathways is located at 9638 Carlton Hills Boulevard and service times are Sundays at 9:00 am, 10:15 am and 6:30 pm. For more information, visit www. pathways.cc.

To register for the 5K or Fun Run, visit www.pathways.cc/waddleandtrot or go to www.active.com and search “waddle.”

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Our electronic gadgets can be a pain in the neck...

Some Simple Steps Will Help

In today’s world, full of gadgets and electronic devices, we use our eyes and bodies in ways that they are not designed for. I encounter many clients throughout the day who complain about their eyes being tired, strained, or dry. Some even complain about headaches and neck or back pain by the end of the day. Even though electronics are embedded in our society and it would be unreal to give up our laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones, there are some tips that can help our eyes feel more comfortable at the end of the day.

1. Set up your workstation in an ergonomically correct way.

Proper computer ergonomics at your workstation can reduce eye fatigue, neck and back pain, and even carpal tunnel syndrome associated with specific tasks. Here are a few tips on proper workstation set-up as recommend

by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Sit so your head and neck are upright and in line with your torso and your feet or planted on the floor. Use a footstool if your feet dangle from your chair.

Face your computer directly; make sure your head or neck isn’t twisted. You should be able to view screen with a slight downward gaze without tilting your head up or down. Therefore the top of your screen should be 1 to 2 inches below your direct line of sight when you are looking across the room.

The computer screen should be at least 20-26 inches from the eyes or around arms length with your fingers outstretched. This this distance will make it so the eyes do not have to cross as much and ultimately make it more comfortable. Also when adjusting the screen keep in mind your vision correction.

Slightly tip your screen up or down to prevent any reflection of overhead or outdoor lighting. In an ideal workspace overhead lighting would be dimmed down.

2. Use proper vision correction There are various types of computer lenses out on the

market. They include progressive lenses, occupational progressive lenses, occupational bifocals, trifocal lenses and single vision computer lenses. Each person has specific visual needs at their workstation and there are specific solutions that are available to meet those needs. Your eye care provider can best advise you on which option will work best for you based on your visual tasks and workstation setup. Before visiting your eye care professional be sure to measure the distance of your computer monitor from your eyes and if possible bring along some of the paperwork you deal with on a regular basis so your prescription can be adjusted for the appropriate font.

If you are a contact lens wearer, there may be a specific contact lens available to help you gain more comfortable vision at the computer. However, contact lens wearers do experience more discomfort on the computer related to dryness because our blink rate decreases when we are on the computer. Be sure to ask your pharmacist or eye care professional about lubricating tears to be used in conjunction with your contacts to aid with dryness througout the day.

Computer users who do not wear contacts can also use lubricating drops throughout the day. It’s usually best to instill the first drop before starting work in order for the tears to work with our natural tears. Be sure to direct any fan or air conditioning vent away from the eyes to help prevent tear evaporation.

3. Take breaks Although it’s easier said than done, experts recommend that you stand up and take a break from looking at the computer screen at least every 20-30 minutes. Help your eyes relax by looking and focusing on something at least 20 feet away. Doing this allows your eyes to change focus and relaxes the eye muscles.

Following all or some of these steps can help you avoid end of the day eye fatigue, headaches, and neck or back pain. However remember that prolonged computer work, even with ideal workstation setup, can be stressful on your body and eyes.

Dr. Irene Gendelman practices optometry at her practice

Santee Family Optometry

and is proud to be a Santee Chamber of Commerce member.

For any questions regarding the material in this article, please feel free to email me at: drgendelman@santeevision.com 30

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Santee’s 2013 Holiday Lighting Celebration Getting into the holiday spirit is irresistible at the city’s Holiday Lighting Celebration, which is scheduled for November 22 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Santee Trolley Square.

There will be free crafts and holiday activities for kids, live music and horse-drawn carriage rides for a small fee.

The popular event is sponsored by Waste Management Inc. and California Coast Credit Union.

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As a very special “thank you” to celebrate sixty years in Santee, The Santee Santas Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors announced their “Luau at the Lakes,” a 60th Year Anniversary Fundraiser to be held at the new gazebo between Lakes One and Two at Santee Lakes on Saturday, September 28, 2013.

So as you look around at the people you pass each day, remember that Santa’s helpers do indeed come in all sizes, shapes and dress.

And remember that you too can become one of a very special group of people here in Santee!

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It is a complete Hawaiian Style Luau with entertainment and authentic Hawaiian Style food catered by Da Kine’s.

Ticket Price: $40 per person/$25 children 12 and under.

Go to their website at www.santeesantas.org or contact anyone of the following to purchase tickets: Sam Modica, 619-813-6422; Gail Ramer, 619-559-3597; John Morley, 619-306-2479; Jerelyn Lindsay, 619-739-3932; Tonya Hendrix, 619-301-0745; Kristine Costa, 619-218-1793; or Dustin Trotter, 619-454-4911

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A Dog’s Life on the Hill It is quiet. It is picturesque. It is my forever home.

There is a near constant breeze coming up from the canyon below. Some days it is cool. Some days it is warm.

Every day it is welcomed.

The mountain side which is green in the rainy season has turned brown now that Mother Nature has turned off her water works. It is a lovely sight at sundown when the whole thing turns brilliant shades of orange. It is a beautifully stark contrast against the sky at dusk.

The numerous colorful birds are constantly chirping their unique songs while sitting on the fence looking around at us or at the canyon. There is one, I haven’t found out what it is yet, that has a salmon colored head, which sings

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a song I just love. I stop and listen every time I hear it, thanking the little birdie silently so I don’t scare it away.

The hummingbirds buzz by quickly, yet flit and float in the trees and flowering bushes. I was lucky enough to see one with a red torso.

They move so quickly in the sun that I have a hard time catching what color hummingbirds come to visit.

We must have planted the right things because they visit every day, no feeder required.

A roadrunner (sometimes two) makes its presence known with a mechanical sounding rattle and slowly wags its tail up and down perched on the fence. Other times it trots on the ground inside our fence line. I am so intrigued by these beautiful

creatures. I need to learn what will make them visit more often. The lizards sneak out from behind the shutters and do pushups on the house to flow the air under and around their bodies. I love these bug eating creatures.

The garden is growing all kinds of vegetables. Each plant pops up at a different time and it is pure pleasure to know that one day we will be eating out of our hand tilled garden. This is our first garden in our adult lifetime. I am excited to see what we get and what everything tastes like. The compost bin is full of yard debris, fruit peels, and vegetable scraps. It is slowly decomposing and will be used one day in the garden to renew the cycle of life.

The shade from the solid roof patio cover keeps the outdoor living space comfortable and usable most waking hours of the day. The ceiling fan gets turned on when just a little extra breeze is what we need to keep it cool enough to stay outside.

The comfortable fabric couch converts into a full sized bed. It turns out this bed is an amazingly comfortable napping place in the middle of the afternoon.

How I love life on the hill.

– Michele L. Corneglio – Photos by Mark Corneglio

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Crafty Art of Brewing

BNS Brewing

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Manzanita Brewing Company, BNS Brewing & Distilling Company, and Butcher’s Brewery have started an obsession. They’ve taken away the stereotypes and changed the minds of those west of the 52 had of our community and changed them into in envy. Santee has become a haven for brewers because of the industrial space, the business-friendly atmosphere, and its extraordinary citizens. Our up-and-coming city continues to grow – in population, in average income per household, in district test scores and in business.

Next time you are looking for date night or a night out with friends, hit up one of the three tasting rooms in town or ask for the local craft beer on draft when you’re at any of our restaurants.

Give ‘em a try.

10960 Wheatlands Ave Suite 101 Santee, CA 92071

Butchers Brewing 9962 Prospect Ave. Suite E Santee, CA 92071

Manzanita Brewing 10151 Prospect Ave. Santee, CA 92071

– Samantha Olsen

Santee Construction Update – continued from page 13

Woodside Avenue/Magnolia Avenue In June, the city awarded a $1.35 million contract to Ramona Paving and Construction Corp. to replace and rehabilitate deteriorated metal storm drains at the intersection of Woodside and Magnolia avenues. Existing 60-inch diameter pipes will be relined and new concrete pipes will be installed to increase the capacity of the system.

Construction is scheduled to begin in late August and finish before the end of the year. Work will take place outside of peak traffic times but during both day and night hours to shorten the project timeline.

Carlton Oaks In June, the city awarded a $775,000 contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corporation to rehabilitate deteriorated metal storm drain pipes on several city streets just north of the Carlton Oaks Country Club, south of Carlton Oaks Drive.

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Existing pipes up to 72 inches in diameter will be relined with an epoxy-resin material that increases flow capacity because of reduced friction.

More than half of the pipes are in city drainage easements located on private property. Construction began in mid June and is schedule to finish in late October. Work will take place during daytime hours.

In May, the city awarded a $242,000 contract to Ace Excavating and Environmental Services Inc. to replace deteriorated metal storm drain pipes on Carita Road, Mandeville Road, Hartland Circle, Lake Canyon Road, and Domer Road.

Most of the pipelines are 18 to 24 inches in diameter and cross under residential streets between storm drain inlets.

Construction is scheduled to begin in mid August and should finish in November.

– Terry Rodgers

Santee Walmart

20 Years of Being a Good Community Partner Santee Walmart opened its doors in 1993 and quickly became a favorite shopping spot for locals. Now, two decades later, the Santee Walmart continues to be an integral part of the community. Store Manager Tina Hertenstein and her team of associates pride themselves on working hard at being good neighbors.

Store Manager Tina is the Chair of the Santee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, where is she able to work on small business policy initiatives that help make Santee more business and consumer friendly.

Santee Walmart works hard to ensure food is available to families who need it most. Since 2011, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have donated more than $4.5 million to charitable organizations that serve residents of Santee and SanDiego County.

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Store Manager Tina and her team of associates helped to host a job fair milllion for veterans, where more than local 50 businesses participated to In cash and in-kind help employ our vets. donations in Santee and San Diego County.

Santee Walmart is proud to sponsor many local events and organizations, including Boys & Girls Club of East County, City of Santee Fire Department, Santee Food Bank, Santee Chamber of Commerce, Santee Street Fair and Annual Car Show.

Get to know Walmart.

Visit www.walmartsandiego.com for more information.

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East County Live Well Expo

Presented by

California Health Network

Door Prizes!

Fun for the family!

October 18th and 19th at Sonrise Church in Santee This event is free to the public!

Friday, Oct 18 3pm-8pm: 3:00

Display booths open

4:00

Opening ceremony Speakers include: San Diego County Supervisor, Honorable Dianne Jacob; SANDAG Chairman, Honorable Jack Dale; Santee Vice Mayor, Honorable John Minto; CEO of Grossmont Healthcare District and former La Mesa Councilman Honorable Barry Jantz; and multiple Chambers of Commerce!

Chappie Hunter, 19 year veteran of the SD Police Dept. He recently lost his leg in a motorcycle accident. He still works out and trains cross-fit with this disability. He is an inspiration to anyone wanting to get fit!

6:00

Presentation by Susan Taylor, former anchorperson for NBC News and Director of External Affairs for Scripps Health

8:00

End of first day

Saturday, October 19 9am-4pm 9:00

Exhibits open Events scheduled throughout the day include: • Santee Fire Department “Community Safety Fair”-multiple fire trucks and rescue vehicles, demonstrations and more. It’s an event within the event!

• Fitness events with The YMCA and Santee Recreation Department • Record Zumba class attempt- Crunch Fitness • Bicycle rodeo with Sheriff’s Department • Beat Cancer Boot Camp • Dance performance with Expressions Dance/Movement Center • Therapeutic laughing class with Senior Living Solutions • Food Day Hall with Meals 4 Hunger- Physician panel discussion, healthy cooking demos,healthy snack tasting, Ask A Dietician, and more!

Speakers include: Monica Zech, local safety expert; Holly Pobst, Alzhemers Association; Kira Anthover, Senior Living Solutions; Jeanna Wallace, Healthcare advocates of CaliforniaDetailed presentation on the new Health Care Reform laws.

4:00

End of Expo

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