The Santee Magazine - V05.3 - Holiday 2016

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Celebrating the Holidays in Santee Holiday Coupon Shopping A PUBLICATION OF THE SANTEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Holiday 2016

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Chairman’s Message

Santee

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

10315 Mission Gorge Road • Santee, CA 92071 619.449.6572 SanteeChamber.com

2016 Officers Virginia Hall, Chairman of the Board Mike Clinkenbeard, Chairman-Elect Darlene Fenn, 1st Vice Chair-Elect Don Parent, 2nd Vice Chair-Elect Robert Lloyd, Past Chairman Cynthia Whitney, Treasurer/CFO Sandy Pugliese, Secretary

2016 Directors Travis Alegria Daniel Butler Pat Chambers Ike Enzenauer Bobbie Jo Lewis Erick Lundy Joe Mackey Dan O’Brien Jim Peasley Barbara Ryan Warren Savage Tim Staump Kyle Whissel Pam White Ken Zuorro

Office Staff Kristen Dare

Liz Shank

Event Director

Membership Director

Mikayla Parks Intern

In this Issue...

Virginia Hall 2016 Chairperson of the Board Santee Chamber of Commerce

It has been a busy, wonderful year leading the Santee Chamber of Commerce. Santee Chamber has done a great job in connecting businesses and organizing fun community events.

As the busy holidays approach, our business community would like to thank you for your local support and wish you and your family wonderful holidays filled with memorable moments.

What is so wonderful about Santee is the small town feel. You run into friends and their families everywhere.

It is a great time to visit one of our Santee Chamber family local churches such as Pathways Community Church, Sonrise Community Church, or Rise City Church to experience fellowship and reflect on the true meaning of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

In the hustle bustle of the season, shorten your travel time by Shopping in Santee. Check out our magazine’s special coupon section. Cut time and money by shopping at our local Walmart, G.T.M., Al’s Sport Shop, Costco, and Conceptions Children’s Resale.

Going to a party, but no time to bake. Save time and grab some goodies at one of our local bakeries: Eccentric International Chefs, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Starry Lane Bakery, or Dudley’s.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at one of our generous casinos Barona, Sycuan or Acorn... or enjoy a special dinner show at Santee’s own Off Broadway Live!

Celebrating the Holidays in Santee Pages 4, 5, 7

Save money with Holiday Coupons Pages 10-12, 17-18

Chamber Member Directory Pages 13-16 2 The Santee Magazine

SHOP

Santee and save!

Enjoy the season! And don’t forget to take time to smell the Poinsettias.

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Staff Notepad...

A publication of the

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Volume 5 • Issue 3

Santee is getting ready to welcome the Holidays and our local businesses are looking forward to ending the year with a successful shopper’s season!

As this is a time to give thanks, we also keep in mind that many in our community do not have such joy to celebrate.

Organizations like the Santee Food Bank and Santee Santas are geared up for their busiest quarter of the year.

Let’s make it a better season by considering ways you can help: 1. Donate time or use your talent to give back 2. Donate items of non-perishable foods or toys 3. Donate money to purchase additional items needed Donation of Time: Sign up to volunteer with either organization at SanteeSantas.org or TheSanteeFoodBank.org... or participate in the Waddle & Trot 5K & Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day by registering at Active.com and searching “waddle.”

The annual run is hosted by Pathways Community Church and proceeds from the event benefit both organizations.

Donation of Items: Leave your unwrapped toys or non-perishable food items at the Chamber office (10315 Mission Gorge Road) Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-4:30 pm or look for bins around the community. The Santee Food Bank (10925 Hartley Rd Suite J) is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30-11 am or donate at the Chamber’s Taste of Santee (page 17).

Donation of Money: Both of these organizations accept monetary donations online.

SanteeSantas.org/Contribute TheSanteeFoodBank.org/Donate Thank you for your help in bettering our community. We look forward to meeting you and getting to know you throughout the year!

Publisher

Santee Chamber of Commerce Editor

Bill Pommering

Graphic Design Arli Wolfson

of Graphic Resources

Contributing Editors Kristen Dare Liz Shank Arli Wolfson Ken Zuorro

Printer

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Contributing Writers Diane Bell Kristen Dare Laura Evans Yen Le Sam Modica Bill Pommering Sandy Pugliese Terry Rodgers Melody Rudolph Liz Shank Marty Smotherman

Contributing Photographers Bryan Koci Jay Renard Terry Rodgers Arli Wolfson

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– Photos courtesy of Terry Rodgers, City of Santee

Capture the Spirit at the Santee Holiday Lighting Celebration Kids on plastic saucer sleds sliding down a slippery snow bank. Costumed carolers harmonizing with full-throated fervor. A 20-foot-tall artificial tree decorated with a kaleidoscope of colored lights and reflective ornaments.

These are just a few of the sights and sounds brought to life at Santee’s Holiday Lighting Ceremony, scheduled for Friday November 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Santee Trolley Square Shopping Center.

“If you’re looking for the perfect setting to snag some family holiday photos or video, don’t miss this event,” said Bree Humphrey, special events supervisor with the Santee Community Services Department. “Bring the kids and help us kick off the start to a warm and cheery holiday season.”

Community Services has produced this event for the past 13 years, making refinements along the way to ensure an enjoyable experience for families.

There’s no admission charge. Most of the attractions are free, including craft booths, face painting, an inflatable bounce house, a train ride and a petting zoo. A balloon twister and caricature artists also add to the fun.

There will be booths to browse and samples from local eateries, including free hot cocoa. Horse-drawn trolley and wagon rides also are free for the first time this year.

Children will be able to confide their wish lists to Santa Claus. Studio-quality photos with the jolly guy are available for purchase.

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At the amphitheater, live music with a holiday twist will be provided by the ever-popular Bayou Brothers performing on the California Coast Credit Union Stage. The treelighting ceremony, which begins at 6:15 p.m. will include a brief sparkler display.

Local merchants and community organizations seem to relish the opportunity to reach out to the community during the event. “Santee’s Holiday Lighting is one of our very favorite events that we look forward to and are proud to be a part of every year,” said Rosanna Baluca, Santee Branch Manager for California Coast Credit Union.

“It’s a wonderful way for families to spend an evening enjoying the spirit of the holiday season and it truly offers something for every age,” she said. “For us at California Coast Credit Union, it’s always such a fun-filled evening visiting with our friends and neighbors in East County and an opportunity to support this great community.”

Roughly 6,000 people attend the event, so parking will be challenging for late-arriving guests. Getting there by walking, carpooling, bicycle or the trolley is highly recommended.

The event is sponsored by Waste Management, City of Santee, California Coast Credit Union, KIMCO, Fireworks America, Rise City Church, Daphne’s California Greek Restaurant, and Allegiance Heating & Air Conditioning. TSM – Terry Rodgers, City of Santee

– Photos courtesy of Jay Renard/East County Herald

Starlight Circle The Most Enchanting Neighborhood in Santee Are you ready to experience a magical holiday tour?

If you are, Starlight Circle (aka Glendon Circle) is just for you. Located off North Magnolia, just past Santana High School, the Sunburst Santee housing community glistens with holiday cheer. Homes are decorated with magnificent displays that truly embody the holiday spirit.

All of the displays are unique, many handmade and most are theme oriented. The holiday lights in all their glory are breathtaking; some are even synchronized to music.

You can see horse drawn carriages and limousines making their way down the streets along with many other vehicles.

But, if you get a chance, it’s best to walk the circle. The residents are so friendly and eager to share the joy of the holiday season with you. Families and friends sit by toasty fire pits in their drive ways with many having delectable delights for purchase, including homemade chocolate cookies, hot chocolate, kettle corn, and many other treats to enhance your experience.

Since the 1980s, this little community within Santee has entertained revellers and seekers of the holiday spirit.

Many believe they are part of a homeowner’s association that requires participation. However, that is a myth. These

homeowners do it because they love the Holiday Season and all it has to offer.

They surely are appreciative of the recent advances of LED lighting, which will decrease the expense of keeping this neighborhood lit throughout the holiday season.

Many families continually add onto their displays delighting those who come year-after-year with new and expanded displays. Beginning shortly after Thanksgiving you will see, oneby-one, these magical displays of Santa Claus, Nativities, Scooby Doo, Mickey Mouse, Star Wars, Sponge Bob, and many more come alive.

The official viewing season is the month of December from 6-10 p.m., ending the day after Christmas. The Saturday prior to Christmas you might even see Santa Claus there to enchant the little ones.

For some families, it has become a holiday tradition to come together for a night of magic at Starlight Circle. If you haven’t experienced it yet, put it on your To Do List.

You can access Starlight Circle via Tomel Court off North Magnolia or Josie Jo Lane off El Nopal. Enjoy the spirit of the Holidays!

TSM – Sandy Pugliese

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– Photos courtesy of Santee Lakes

Ho! Ho! Ho! Santee Will Have Snow Santa and snow are in the forecast for Sunday, December 11th from 11 am – 4 pm at the 16th annual Santa at the Lakes event at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve.

user fees to cover operating costs; however, these fees are not adequate to fund crucial development and restoration projects. Guest fees collected at Santee Lakes support a variety of improvement initiatives in the Park and Campground.

TSM – Laura Evans Director of Park & Recreation, Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve

Kids of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities including pictures with Santa, snow (for snowballs and sledding), pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival rides, holiday crafts, cookie decorating, inflatables, and hayrides. New this year we are pleased to announce Storybook Island where boys and girls can enjoy an amazing meet and greet and photo opportunities with Ariel and Prince Eric, Anna and Elsa and many other characters, all set in an enchanting holiday setting.

Food is available for purchase at the snack bar and our famous ‘Snacklebox’ golf/food cart.

Admission is $10 per carload; activity and ride tickets are only $1 per ticket. Some rides/events require multiple tickets.

For more information, visit our Facebook page or website (SanteeLakes.com) or call 619.596.3141.

Did You Know? The Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, owned and operated by Padre Dam Municipal Water District, is a beautiful and award-winning regional preserve with over 190 acres of parkland. Visited by over 750,000 guests annually, Santee Lakes is a premier destination in the East County of San Diego.

Santee Lakes is also unique in the park and recreation industry as it does not receive tax subsidies. As a selfsufficient enterprise operation, Santee Lakes relies on Holiday 2016 7

A Novel Idea - Friendly Bookstore Gives Back Once upon a time there was a little town in East County San Diego. It had one road leading into it, Mission Gorge Road, and lots of farms and cows and trees. Then it began to grow.

And grow. And grow. Now, it is a first-rate community called Santee. It’s home to nearly 55,000 people and their businesses and schools and sadly, traffic. For over 100 of its years, Santee has also had a library.

The Friendly Used Bookstore sells used books and supports the longstanding Santee library. In addition to this valuable mission, they have adopted a new cause: a new Santee Library building! The current library space is leased and has about 9,000 square feet. With the growing population of Santee and usage of the Library, it should have 20,000 square feet. The Friendly Used Bookstore hopes to help achieve that goal and ensure the library can continue to provide all the services and programs currently offered as well as offer additional ones.

There are more than just books on shelves at the Library.

There are many well-attended children’s programs. Kids can attend to get their first taste of education while singing, clapping, and being read a story. What a wonderful start for all those budding scientists, engineers, and future leaders! As the children grow, more programs are offered

to keep their interest in all areas and provide them a safe place to establish friendships and develop their skills.

Additionally, there are programs for parents, job-seekers, gardeners, and yoga students as well as concerts and craft sessions.

Within a year, the Santee Library hosted 935 programs with 26,986 attendees! That averages out to nearly 30 people attending each program which is one of the highest averages in the County’s Library system. Books, movies, and magazines are available to borrow. A recent circulation statistic was 546,655 items checked out! Computers are available for use… the devices many people think will replace libraries in the future. The Santee Library hosted 47,848 internet sessions within one year! Santee’s Library offers free access to all these things! There is nothing like it anywhere else in the city! It’s a great resource that can grow and adapt with the city.

Support your Friendly Used Bookstore. Visit the library.

And support the drive for a new building…one that reflects the BEST of Santee!

Friends of the Santee Library Building Fund c/o: Friends of the Santee Library 9224 Carlton Hills Blvd., Ste. 8 • Santee, CA 92071 Donations are tax deductible Visit our site on Gofundme! New Santee Library Building

Working with the community to build a new library!

Support the bookstore...

10% of annual sales go to the building fund

You can help...

• Drop a donation in the box at the store • Make a significant donation by check 501(c)3 • Notify us of any available grants WEBSITE: SanteeLibraryBuildingFund.org FACEBOOK: Friends of the new Santee Library GO FUND ME PAGE: SANTEE LIBRARY BUILDING TWITTER: NEW SANTEE LIBRARY

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Contact Chris Miller at the Bookstore or call 619-596-1525

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Hard Work Adds Up at Mathnasium Mathnasium of Santee is now open for business, offering fun and effective after-school math programs for children in grades K-12.

highly trained and caring instructors assures that each student fully understands key concepts before moving on to the next.

We operate on the core belief that virtually any child can become great at math. The Mathnasium Method, implemented at more than 700 centers in the U.S. and abroad, is a unique program that provides each child with a customized learning plan and personalized instruction in a way that makes sense to them. We focus solely on math, so we know how to teach it in a way that really connects with kids. Children at Mathnasium quickly learn that math can be fun and interesting as well as extraordinarily useful, both in terms of succeeding in school and for the valuable life skills it provides. We are thrilled to be able to bring our Mathnasium to the parents and children of Santee.

Importantly, the Mathnasium Method includes a number of approaches to make math fun and interesting.

It uses a unique combination of mental, verbal, visual, tactile and written techniques to help students really understand math and has been developed over more than 40 years with thousands of students.

The Mathnasium experience begins with a highly detailed assessment of each child’s strengths and weaknesses, which is then used to create a customized learning plan.

Personalized instruction from Mathnasium of Santee’s

Rather than sending children home with additional homework, Mathnasium of Santee focuses on teaching children what they need to know while they are present at the center. Students can get help with their school homework and can also use their time at the center to help prepare for important standardized tests.

To find out more about Mathnasium of Santee, please contact us at 619-448-6284 or visit Mathnasium.com/ Santee.

TSM

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When you shop local, more of your money stays local, strengthening our local economy and community.

ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONS

Advertising Edge .................................(619) 258-9773 Reputation Impression ........................(888) 302-9791 TCB Embroidery .................................(619) 562-2320 Whitney Promotions ............................(858) 735-6128

AIRPORT

County of San Diego Airports ............. (619) 259-5541

APARTMENTS

Lantern Crest Senior Living ................(619) 258-8886 Parc One Apartments .........................(855) 416-6951

APPLIANCES

Courtesy Refrigeration, Inc. ................(619) 232-1096 Home Depot U.S.A, Inc. .....................(619) 258-9600

ARTS & CRAFTS

Art with Larisse ...................................(619) 857-1270

AUTOMOTIVE

Andy’s Glass & Screens .....................(619) 596-4977 D&R Automotive .................................(619) 449-1224 EZ Auto Registration ...........................(619) 328-0324 Horsman’s Automotive .......................(619) 596-8826 Lloyd’s Collision & Paint Center .......... (619) 448-8768 Mark’s Auto Glass Service ..................(619) 596-8192 OZG Powersports ...............................(619) 619-0444 Pep Boys ............................................(619) 596-4567 Roger Daniel’s Alignment & Brake ...... (619) 562-7969

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

California Coast Credit Union .............(858) 636-4229 East County Schools Federal Credit Union, Karen Fleck .................................... (619) 873-0113 Navy Federal Credit Union .................(619) 449-1632 San Diego County Credit Union ..........(877) 732-2848 U.S. Bank ............................................(619) 258-2443 Union Bank .........................................(619) 596-8283

BEAUTY SALONS/SPAS/SKINCARE

Aloe Life International, Inc. ................. (619) 390-1100 AVON Products ...................................(619) 540-0935 Bellezza Salon ....................................(619) 448-2649 European Wax Center ........................(619) 357-4040 Fantastic Sams ...................................(619) 991-8037 Hot Rodz & Betties Hair Garage ......... (619) 749-7630 Lisa’s Beauty Loft................................(760) 498-9495 Massage Envy ....................................(619) 448-3689 Salon Thrive ........................................(619) 258-2784 Supercuts ............................................(619) 562-4777

BOOKS & STATIONERY

Friends of the Santee Library ............. (619) 596-1525

BREWERY

BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. .............. (619) 956-0952 Pacific Islander Beer Company .......... (619) 270-7777

BUSINESS RESOURCES

Band of Hands ....................................(858) 284-3700 East County Career Center ................ (619) 590-3900 East County Economic Development Council .....................(619) 258-3670 Partnerships with Industry .................. (619) 258-2910 Pure Flo Water Company ................... (619) 596-4116 San Diego Employers Association ...... (858) 505-0024 Set Apart Mobile Notary and Event Services ........................(619) 251-8667 Small Business Development Center . (619) 482-6391 Southwest Strategies ..........................(858) 541-7800 Toastmasters Club 474 .......................(619) 561-2839

CARPETS & INTERIORS

Simon’s Carpet Care...........................(619) 596-8092

CASINO

Barona Resort and Casino ................. (619) 443-2300 Holiday 2016 13

Golden Acorn Casino & Travel Center (619) 938-6000 Sycuan Casino ....................................(619) 445-6002

CHILDCARE

Children’s Choice ................................(619) 457-0381

CHIROPRACTORS

Barker Chiropractic .............................(619) 449-1601 Brinegar Chiropractic Center .............. (619) 258-1011 Dilliard Chiropractic Professional Corporation ...............(619) 447-2651

CHURCHES

Pathways Community Church ............(619) 449-1269 Rise City Church .................................(309) 532-3398 Sonrise Community Baptist Church .... (619) 596-7667 Summit Unitarian Universalist .............(619) 562-0833

CLOTHING/SHOES

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County......................(619) 258-1736

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

American Cancer Society, Inc. ............(619) 682-7426 American Legion Post 364..................(619) 988-0373 Boys and Girls Club of East County ... (619) 440-1600 Cameron Branch YMCA......................(619) 449-9622 Kiwanis Club of Santee .......................(619) 258-9989 Lions Tigers & Bears ...........................(619) 884-2053 Magnolia Trails Girl Scouts .................(619) 218-8533 Mountain Health & Community Service, Inc. ............(619) 445-6200 Rancho Santee Lions Club .................(619) 443-3510 San Diego Tourism Authority...............(619) 557-2849 Santee Collabrative ............................(619) 258-2345 Santee Food Bank ..............................(619) 504-2908 Santee Historical Society ....................(619) 449-2024 Santee Lakes Foundation ...................(619) 258-6135 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve .... (619) 596-3141 Santee Santas Foundation .................(619) 258-5947 Santee School District Foundation ..... (619) 258-2200 Santee VFW Post 9327 ......................(619) 562-4022 Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club ............. (619) 813-8922 St Madeleine Sophie’s Center ............ (619) 442-5129 U.S. Naval Sea Cadets .......................(619) 249-2282

COMPUTER SERVICE/SALES

ACES (Adaptive Computer Empowerment) ..............................(619) 843-1710 Laptops Plus West ..............................(619) 596-2141 The Computer Admin ..........................(619) 713-7422

CONTRACTORS

Now! Kitchen & Bath ...........................(619) 820-5768 14 The Santee Magazine

Atlas Footing Repair, Inc.....................(619) 442-7900 CGP Maintenance & Construction Services ....................(858) 454-7326 ProVet Concrete, Inc. ..........................(619) 457-9038 Raneri and Long Roofing & Windows ....................... (800) 564-3110 Servpro of Santee/Lakeside ............... (619) 258-7200 TDT Construction ................................(619) 448-2353

DANCE

Expressions Dance & Movement Center .......................(619) 490-7000

DENTAL

Dr. Byron Cosgrove, DDS ................... (619) 448-6113 Dr. Greggory Gechoff, DDS ................ (619) 448-1611 Dr. Mark Rothstein, DDS ....................(619) 448-9455 Santee Dental Group ..........................(619) 449-8622 Santee Smiles Dentistry .....................(619) 448-2158 Santee Town Center Dental Group .................................(619) 312-6006 Town Center Dental Group .................(619) 596-1600

EDUCATION

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District ........... (619) 644-7573 Mathnasium .......................................(619) 448-6284 Santee School District ........................(619) 576-4080 San Diego Christian College ............... (619) 201-8700

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Office of Congressman Duncan Hunter ...............................(619) 448-5201

ELECTRIC & SOLAR

Akenson Electric .................................(619) 448-4073 Bolle Company ...................................(619) 721-5007 Johnson Electric Solar ........................(619) 549-1421 Milholland Solar & Electric .................. (858) 541-1097 Raceway Electric ................................(619) 596-1918 SunjAxx Lighting .................................(619) 947-3473 West Tech Energy ...............................(619) 415-0121

ENTERTAINMENT

Off Broadway Live...............................(619) 988-5483 Pickwick Players .................................(619) 448-5673

EVENT PLANNING

All Aspects Catering & Events ............ (619) 569-3562

EVENT RENTALS/EQUIPMENT

Classic Party Rentals ..........................(858) 496-9700 Lakeside Equipment Sales & Rentals Inc .......................(619) 561-7845

FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES

Considine & Considine .......................(619) 234-1977 Cynthia Whitney, CPA ......................... (619) 971-0733 East County Tax Professionals ........... (619) 449-9975 SBF Payroll Services ..........................(760) 703-2735 Edward Jones .....................................(858) 514-8876

FITNESS

Champion Gymnastics & Cheer ......... (619) 449-7717 CKO Kickboxing ..................................(619) 448-4040 North American Fitness & Health ........ (619) 258-1765 Sportsplex USA...................................(619) 334-1000 Take Shape For Life ............................(619) 504-5663 Together I Can Group .........................(619) 722-0264

FLORIST

Petal Vision Design and Events .......... (619) 823-3833

GENERAL RETAIL

Costco .................................................(619) 562-3227 G.T.M. Discount General Stores ......... (619) 449-4953 Walmart...............................................(619) 449-7900 Magnificent Fragrances, Gifts, & Sunshade ..........................(619) 804-4090

GOLF COURSE

Carlton Oaks Country Club ................ (619) 448-4242 Steele Canyon Golf Club .................... (619) 441-6900

GOVERNMENT

City of Santee ....................................(619) 258-4100 Santee Sheriff’s Department ............... (619) 258-2200

GROCERY STORES

Grocery Outlet ....................................(760) 480-2615 Smart & Final Extra .............................(619) 449-2396

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

Allegiance Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. ................... (619) 449-2469

HOLISTIC HEALTH

CranioSacral Therapy & Wellness Center ......................... (619) 794-9002

HOME OWNER ASSOCIATIONS

Mission La Vega Homeowners Association .............. (619) 729-2442

HOME SERVICES

Choice Locksmithing & Security ......... (619) 562-8700 Symphony Pool Services .................... (619) 922-9845 W Squared Termite & Pest Mgmt........ (619) 737-6876 Steve’s Plumbing, Inc. .......................(619) 971-5650

HOSPITALS & CLINICS

Doctors Express .................................(800) 581-8348

Grossmont Healthcare District ............ (619) 825-5050 Grossmont Imaging, LLC .................... (619) 258-8552 Sharp Grossmont Hospital .................. (619) 740-4406

HOTELS/MOTELS

Rodeway Inn .......................................(619) 258-2020

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

C.O.H.R. Consulting ...........................(858) 518-3702

INSURANCE

Contractor Solutions Insurance Agency, Inc. ................... (619) 741-5118 Farmers Insurance ..............................(619) 442-0415 Lundy Insurance Services, Inc ............ (858) 408-1404 O’Brien Insurance Agency .................. (619) 449-9075 State Farm Insurance .........................(858) 229-3312

LANDSCAPING

Perpetual Tree Care ...........................(619) 596-0990 RCP Block and Brick, Inc. ................... (619) 460-7250 Sugarpine Landscape ......................... (619) 460-4680

LEGAL SERVICES

Best, Best & Krieger, LLP ................... (619) 525-1300 King Stahlman Bail Bonds .................. (619) 448-4400

MAIL SERVICES/SHIPPING

The UPS Store Santee .......................(619) 562-0888

MANUFACTURED HOMES

Cameron Brothers Company, LLC ...... (619) 448-2133 Lily’s Mobile Homes ............................(619) 401-4082 Mobile Home Connection ................... (619) 596-0333 Santee Mobilehome Owners Action Committee ...........................(619) 823-5547

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION

Packaging Solutions for Today’s Industry ........................(619) 596-7188 Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc . (619) 443-3997 Scantibodies Laboratory, Inc............... (619) 258-9300

MEDICAL SUPPLY

All Care Pharmacy ..............................(619) 449-0908

MEDICAL, DENTAL & NURSING CARE

Beltone ................................................(619) 460-0180 REACH Alpine Base 21 ...................... (619) 772-1187

MUSEUM

Creation & Earth History Museum ...... (619) 258-9300

MUSIC STUDIO

Staump Music School ......................... (619) 212-6656 Holiday 2016 15

OPTICAL SERVICES

Eyeglass World ...................................(619) 219-3727 Santee Family Optometry ...................(619) 448-2020 Santee Vision Care .............................(619) 562-5220

PETS

KageWerks, Inc...................................(619) 448-7200 Pups & Pets ........................................(619) 562-0036

PHOTOGRAPHERS/PHOTO FINISHING

East County Style ...............................(619) 721-3282

PRESS/PUBLICATIONS/RADIO

East County Herald .............................(619) 445-0374 East County Magazine ........................(619) 698-7617 San Diego Union Tribune ....................(619) 293-2415

PRINTING & TYPESETTING SERVICES

Kirkland Printing & Mailing Services ... (619) 713-1235 ZingPrint .............................................(619) 488-8079

PROPERTY LEASING & MANAGEMENT

Alcott Estates, Santee Village Shopping ............... (619) 463-4040 All Service Property Management ...... (619) 884-0896 Griswold Real Estate ..........................(858) 597-6100 Santee Trolley Square/ Kimco Realty ..................................(619) 223-9400

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Brooke Realty .....................................(619) 654-3164 DG Homes - Coldwell Banker West .... (619) 729-8717 Keller Williams ....................................(619) 873-9500 Mell Schaer, Real Estate Advisor ........ (619) 548-1259 Mission Realty Group .........................(619) 460-2300 Oak Tree Escrows, Inc. .......................(619) 440-1815 Patti Cipro, RE/MAX United ................ (619) 379-5986 RE/MAX Hometown Realtors ............. (619) 562-1100 Virginia Hall, Keller Williams Reallty ... (619) 258-8585 Whissel Realty ....................................(858) 699-3895 Stewart Title of California, Inc. ............ (619) 692-1600

RESTAURANTS

Boll Weevil 53 Santee .........................(619) 334-5353 Chick-fil-A............................................(619) 562-0774 Eastbound Bar & Grill .........................(619) 334-2566 El Pollo Loco .......................................(619) 873-1558 Firehouse Subs ...................................(619) 631-7785 Lucky Chinese ....................................(619) 596-2978 Marieta’s Mexican Restaurant ............ (619) 449-2365 McDonald’s .........................................(619) 471-8720 Mimi’s Cafe .........................................(619) 562-2644 Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Co .................(619) 449-6441 Olive Garden .......................................(619) 562-1622

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Phil’s BBQ ...........................................(619) 449-7700 Sonic Drive In .....................................(619) 448-8400 The Omelette Factory .........................(619) 596-9686

SECURITY SERVICES

Excell Security, Inc. .............................(619) 579-0442

SHREDDING SERVICES

Data Disposal .....................................(619) 585-0184

SPECIALTY FOOD

Eccentric International Chefs .............. (619) 562-0762 Finest City Kettlecorn and Sweet Treats ...........................(619) 980-0880 Frutiza ................................................. (619) 749-0116 Honey Donuts .....................................(619) 254-6593 Joybaked Artisan Bakery ...................(858) 449-3900 Kona-Ice of San Diego ........................(619) 277-4349 Nothing Bundt Cakes ..........................(858) 222-8190 Rita’s Italian Ice...................................(619) 356-8859 Star Market .........................................(619) 334-2831 Town & Country Wine and Spirits ....... (619) 449-2313 The Coffee Corner .............................(619) 996-9007

SPORTING GOODS

Al’s Sport Shop ...................................(619) 562-4263

STORAGE

American Eagle Self Storage .............. (619) 562-8831 Price Self Storage ...............................(619) 258-8080

TECHNOLOGY

Cox Communications ..........................(858) 836-7318 Fedcom Technology ............................(858) 380-8109 Sharp Business Systems ....................(619) 258-1400

UTILITIES

Padre Dam Municipal Water District ... (619) 448-3111 San Diego Gas & Electric ...................(619) 441-3895 Sycamore Landfill ...............................(619) 562-9325 Waste Management ............................(619) 596-5198

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Santee Young Professionals

Connect • Develop • Thrive The Santee Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that East County’s first Young Professional group is now underway! This group, known as the Santee Young Professionals (SYP), has a goal of developing San Diego’s young business leaders and entrepreneurs. The Santee Young Professionals began with the help of Santee Chamber of Commerce Staff and Board of Directors, with special assistance by Sarah Wood, Dustin Trotter, Rosanna Baluca, Kyle Whissel, Darcy Fagerwold, and Dustin Hayes.

In this age of social media and technology, it is easy for young people in the business world to become separated from the old-school techniques of classic networking to build professional relationships. The Santee Young Professionals hope to provide a platform to develop San Diego’s young business leaders and entrepreneurs through education, community service, and networking. To become involved with the group, you must be an owner or employee of a Santee Chamber member business. Not a Chamber member yet?

No problem, you can come check out an event to see if your company may be interested in joining.

The group’s first event was their Kickoff at Santee Lakes on Tuesday, October 25. The event’s Presenting Sponsor was the Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve. Held under the gazebo with views of Lake 1 and Lake 2, the evening began with perfect weather and as the night went on the gazebo lit up with twinkling lights. As attendees arrived they were given color coded name tags. Networking was encouraged through bingo cards which attendees filled out by gathering information from individuals based on their color-coded name tags. Music provided by TNT Entertainment filled the background while attendees enjoyed refreshments including beverages provided by Groundswell Brewing Company and Oggi’s Pizza and Brewing Company. To

document the evening, the guests had use of a photo area stocked with props including a specialized Instagram sign. Guests even had the opportunity to use a custom Snapchat filter to send photos of the night’s activities to their acquaintances. Elected official’s representatives came out to commemorate the beginning of the group and the individuals who were at the forefront of the project.

The Young Professionals hope to continue their growth by having monthly events including Lunch and Learn style mixers and evening casual networking events to be called “Sip with SYP.” Wednesday, December 7 will serve as their first Lunch and Learn at Marieta’s Fine Mexican Food in Santee with Karie Kaufmann of ActionCOACH speaking on the 4 Keys to Generating Quality Leads.

Join the group to learn the tips and tools to rev up your lead generation and get a surge of new business. You will leave this powerful, no nonsense workshop knowing: • The steps to effectively differentiate yourself from your competition so you can attract the right prospects • How to stretch your marketing budget to get maximum return • How to compete based on value, not price Since 2005, Karie Kaufmaan, owner of ActionCOACH Business Coaching, has coached over 500 business owners to achieve their goals and take their business to the next level. Her clients report an average of 31% increase in revenues year after year, accomplished through improvements in sales, marketing, team development, and efficient systems.

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors We are neighbors helping neighbors, committed to ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry.

Together we can achieve this mission.

As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization we depend on the generosity of our community for donations of food, volunteer time, and funding.

We provide food to 400-500 mid-to-low income households in Santee each month.

Our client breakdown consists of 30% families with children, 32% couples and singles, 30% senior citizens and the remaining 8% are homeless. Staffed by 25-30 core volunteers who generously give of their time and talents, collectively, these citizens donate an amazing 15,000 hours a year of their time. All monetary donations support the mission of the Santee Food Bank and there are no paid positions in the organization.

One of the most significant needs the Santee Food Bank presently has is funding for the ongoing construction of our new, permanent and larger facility. Last year’s opportunity to move to a new permanent location has

become a reality as two donated portable classrooms have been moved to the construction site and work has begun.

To date, we have completed several components of the project but we still need help with the following: • Retrofitting the interior space to suit our needs, including but not limited to re-enforcing the floor to carry the load of heavy refrigeration units and food products.

• Obtaining mandatory permits.

• Installation of water, sewer and electrical power.

• Construction of a required enclosed dumpster site.

• Modifying the buildings to assure ADA compliancy to accommodate our disabled patrons and abide by federal law.

Your generous financial support will help the Santee Food Bank to begin to overcome these obstacles and continue the mission of helping our neighbors by providing them with supplemental food for as long as the need exists.

With gratitude for this opportunity, TSM – Marty Smotherman, Santee Food Bank Site Manager

Santee Walmart

Proudly serving the community for more than 20 years The Santee Walmart opened its doors in 1993 and, two decades later, is honored to continue serving Santee residents and visitors alike as an integral part of the community.

Walmart is proud to support many local organizations, including the Boys & Girls Club of East County, Santee Fire Department, Santee Food Bank and Santee Chamber of Commerce, and participate in local events like the Walmart understands that when we work together, we all live better.

Santee Street Fair.

Visit walmart.com for more information.

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A Walk Back in Time with the Santee Historical Society +

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The Holidays have always been a joyful time of cooking, and enjoying great food with family and friends.

The Santee Museum’s exhibit takes you back to what kitchens would have looked like at the turn of the century.

Recipe excerpted from

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by Louise Bennett Weaver & Helen Cowles LeCron Published in 1917... 99 Years Old

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Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 3rd, 11-2 pm at the Barn, 9200 Magnolia

Children can visit with Santa & the Petting Zoo Tour the Museum & enjoy Holiday Refreshments!

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Celebrate the Tradition of Giving

Nominate Someone Special for the Person of the Year It will soon be time to name Santee’s Person of the Year for 2016! Each year the winner of this prestigious award is named at the Santee Chamber of Commerce’s Awards Night celebration. There are always some questions about how the winner is determined, so let’s take a look at how the process works.

The Person of the Year Award acknowledges an individual who has made outstanding contributions to our community through their volunteer service to the citizens of Santee. It is given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the community of Santee’s quality of life through their involvement in any of a variety of community activities that include: charity, service projects, educational, youth, civic, religious or other similar activities that enrich our community and its citizens. The award may reflect current contributions or those made over a longer period of time.

It’s important to keep in mind that the person being nominated need not be a Santee resident!

The award is for people who have made an impact on the citizens of our community—and most certainly, that person can come from outside the city as long as their good work was done for the citizens of Santee. This also provides an opportunity for business leaders and owners to be recognized for their contributions to the Santee community.

Nominees can be made by anyone wishing to name a person and listing their community accomplishments. This is done via a website that is published by the Santee Chamber of

Commerce. Once the nomination period has ended, all of the nominations are reviewed by a panel at the Santee Chamber and a winner is named. The winner is selected based solely on the information provided by the person making the nomination.

Bob Grande 2013

Elana Levens-Craig 2014

It is not a contest where the person receiving the most nominations wins. It only takes one nomination for a person to be considered and to win. It is a selection process based on the merits of the accomplishments of the nominees: how have they served the community; in what way(s) have they served or affected the community; and how has the community benefited from their individual efforts? These are just a few of the questions utilized by the Committee in making their choice. As with all things, the more the nomination can tell us about the person and his/her accomplishments, the better the chances of it being the winning nomination.

It is not a case of the nominee benefitting from their actions but rather how the community has benefited from their actions that decides who is given the award.

The website for nominations will be active on SanteeChamber.com and full instructions will be contained on the site.

Karen Fleck 2015

If you know of someone who is deserving of this honor, please take the time to enter their name into the process. Your nomination will ensure that they are considered for this award based on their contributions to our community. TSM – Bill Pommering

The Santee Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the annual Person of the Year award!

The recipient is honored at the Awards Night ceremony scheduled for March 16, 2017 and is invited to participate in several community events throughout the year.

Please consider submitting a nomination for someone deserving at: SanteeChamber.com/POY Submit your nominee by 1/20/17 for consideration of Person of the Year 2016!

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Stock Up on Quality at Grocery Outlet Discount food retailer Grocery Outlet opened in Santee last November and served as the 11th location in San Diego County.

are approximately 600 different varieties of affordable organic items in their N.O.S.H. (Natural Organic Specialty & Healthy) section.

Santee’s Grocery Outlet is independently owned and They also feature a very large wine and beer section and operated by husband and wife team Stan twice a year they have a week-long sale and Terry Fiddelke. The Fiddelkes have where customers can enjoy 20% off on owned businesses in East County San all wines.

Diego over the past thirty years. Family has always been a number one priority for the The savings also continue throughout Fiddelkes and they came to Santee in the the year with their “Win What You Save” hopes of expanding their family with our program. Two winners per month are community. Stan and Terry are San Diego picked to win the amount they saved on natives who have been happily married their receipt; even better is that there is since 1974 and have two sons, Aaron and no limit to how many times you enter!

Stuart. Visiting the store, you are likely to see Stan or Terry stocking shelves or Stan and Terry are committed to giving speaking with customers about which back to our community and have taken products they prefer. steps to do so. The Santee Food Bank is Visit Grocery Outlet at their charity partner.

9759 Mission Gorge Road.

Grocery Outlet is known for great prices on all the name brands everyone loves.

They are also large supporters of our Open every day from Because of their large variety of products Military and offer up-close Veteran’s 8 am to 10 pm. at unbelievable prices, shopping at their parking as well as a $3 off coupon for all bargain market first allows you to save veterans. They hope to soon extend a For information, more. $3 off coupon to senior citizens. call 619.258.2577 or check GroceryOutlet.com Since there are new items added every The Fiddelke’s vision for the Santee week, it’s a treasure hunt every time Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is that it you visit. Their inventory is extensive and spans from becomes a vital link in the community as well as provides health and beauty to fresh fruits and vegetables. They a unique discount shopping experience that delivers daily have a fresh meat department including deli selections quality combined with value in a clean, friendly, and inviting and organic options. In addition to organic meats, there environment.

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Deputy Ken Collier Neighborhood Park Santee’s newest recreation site, Deputy Ken Collier Neighborhood Park, is a mere half-acre in size… however, the city has packed a lot of amenities into this pocket park located on Via De Cristina in the neighborhood east of Fanita Drive and north of Prospect Avenue.

Families will be able to walk to the park and relax under the shade structure and watch their children enjoy a playground made from recyclable materials.

Kids can also ride their scooters or bikes on an interactive path that simulates an auto race course. Fitness fanatics can hop on one of the outdoor exercise machines or shoot hoops on the half-court basketball court. It’s also an eye-pleasing, relaxing space to walk a dog or read a book.

The City is planning a dedication ceremony in November.

The park is named in honor of San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputy, Ken Collier, who was killed in the line of duty on February 28, 2010 while trying to stop a drunk driver traveling the wrong way on State Route 52 in Santee.

At a groundbreaking ceremony held in July, Sheriff Bill Gore, Supervisor Dianne Jacob and members of Collier’s family expressed their appreciation for honoring the late Sheriff’s Deputy, who was a longtime Santee resident.

Designed to be environmentally friendly, the park includes drought-tolerant landscaping with native trees and shrubs, a solar-powered overhead light, a web of underground irrigation lines that will minimize evaporation and an on-site retention of storm water runoff.

The neighborhood park is situated on surplus right-of-way purchased from Caltrans (California State Department of Transportation), which used a portion of the property for the construction of State Route 52.

The project was partially funded by $321,000 in state and local grants, including a $64,413 Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grant recommended by Supervisor Jacob.

TSM – Terry Rodgers, City of Santee

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Mailman Turns into Superman He stands 6 feet tall, weighs 250 pounds, and Sharon Braden calls him “my little angel.” She barely knows the man who delivered mail to the mobile home park where she used to live on Mission Gorge Road in Santee. But all that matters is that David Crestik saved her life.

He was leaving letters at a trailer park home near the end of his mail route when he heard a beeping sound and peeked around the corner.

He saw smoke coming through the screen door of another mobile home. Crestik went to investigate, saw that the door open and yelled, “Is anybody in there? A woman’s voice answered, “I’m in here.”

He went in and saw that flames coming from the kitchen had ignited the dining table and chairs and were crawling up the ceiling. The smoke was so thick he couldn’t see so he called out to the woman and followed her voice until he literally stumbled over her on the floor. She couldn’t stand so he picked her up and put her over his shoulder and stumbled outside to call 911. As soon as firefighters and paramedics arrived, he called his boss to report he was running late, then he returned to his route.

Crestik was one of eight postal workers recognized nationally as heroes by the National Association of Letter Carriers recently in Washington, D.C. “He placed himself in incredible danger,” said NALC President, Fredric Rolando.

“But David denies he is a hero, just calling it fortunate timing.” In accepting the award, Crestik said: “It’s not up there with firemen or policemen, but we’re a service for the community. They are our people and we’re going to take care of them.” Upon returning to San Diego, Crestik told me he never even thought about possible danger to himself. Had he not carried out Sharon Branden, though, he is sure “she would have perished. There was no one else around...the timing was God.” Branden escaped with minor cuts and was treated for smoke inhalation. Community members later chipped in to help her relocate nearby. Crestik occasionally sees her while delivering mail and stops to chat. In her eyes, though, he’ll never again be just the mailman, but rather her “little angel.”

TSM – Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune

Help Santee Santas this Holiday Season Please help the Santee Santas Foundation spread holiday cheer to families and seniors in need within our community.

Our Mission Statement: “Bringing the spirit of the holidays to the Santee Community for more than sixty (60) years.”

“An all-volunteer, nonprofit, organization bringing comfort and joy to Santee residents by providing food and gifts, especially during the holiday season”.

Santee Santas Foundation is a community organization.

We raise donations in our community, we shop primarily in our community, and we help the citizens of our community. We want to help the families that need us the most. Santee Santas is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and is solely supported by community contributions, with minimal administrative costs, so 95% of every dollar goes directly to helping those in need.

If you would like to make a donation to Santee Santas Foundation, please mail your tax deductible donation to:

Santee Santas Foundation, P.O. Box 710033, Santee, CA 92072-0033 or visit our website (www.santeesantas.org) and click on the ‘contribute’ tab at the top of the page.

If you would like to volunteer for this year’s program, please call us at 619-258-5947 or visit us at www. santeesantas.org. and click on the ‘volunteer’ tab at the top of the page.

Applications for the 2016 Holiday Program will be accepted at the Multi-purpose room of Rio Seco School according to the following schedule: Saturday, November 12th (10am to 12 noon) Thursday, November 17th (6-8pm) and Tuesday, November 29th (6-8pm).

All applicants must bring their application and photo ID showing their current address along with photo copies of all required documentation. Photo copies will not be returned. Visit our website (www.santeesantas.org) for a list of all required documentation to submit along with your application.

Application forms will be available on November 3, 2016 at the Santee Chamber of Commerce Office; Santee Library; all Santee Elementary and High School Offices; and on our website (www.santeesantas.org).

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CranioSacral Therapy & Wellness Center Offering a Multitude of Alternative Health Services CranioSacral Therapy is a cornerstone technique in our center, but it is by no means the only alternative health practice that can offer unique solutions to your common as well as unusual health problems. We have three practitioners that are highly trained, and the center is open Monday through Saturday for a variety of services, including Massage, Acupuncture, CranioSacral Therapy, Health Coaching, Essential Oil Therapy, Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage, and more.

Calli Grotewiel is our California Certified Massage Therapist and Holistic Health Practitioner.

She has been performing the art of Massage Therapy since 2006. Calli graduated from the International Professional School of Bodywork here in San Diego.

She earned her degree in Holistic Health Sciences, specializing in the subjects of Jin Shin Acutouch and CranioSacral Therapy, along with a full range of other massage modalities. Calli has worked all over the San Diego area, but Santee is her hometown and where her roots lie. She is very excited to offer exquisite professional demeanor and healing energy to all. Her personality is very outgoing and energetic, with the poise to know how to relate to the needs of various generational clients, while keeping the reputation of her work at the forefront of her sessions. Her ability to listen to the client’s ailments and read their body gives her the ground work in which to provide an excellent experience during each session. For all new clients, Calli is offering $50 for a full one-hour session or $70 for a one-and-a-half-hour session. Being a part of Santee’s community is a great opportunity to share her passion for health, wellness, and all healing arts of the best quality, in the best way possible, with affordable prices.

Call/Text: 619-312-5860 Email: cngrotewiel@gmail.com Debbie Ohls is our highly skilled and very sought after Acupuncturist who has been licensed in California since 2008.

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and integrates nutrition with Chinese herbs when needed.

She utilizes a special focused Chinese Acupuncture style that facilitates profound changes in mind, body, and spirit. She also utilizes doTerra essential oils to enhance the therapeutic effects of treatments. Debbie is Certified in the Aromatouch Technique for essential oils, and is also a Certified Aromatouch Technique Trainer. She uses techniques such as cupping, motor point therapy, stretching, guided meditation, and exercise to help clients make permanent and lasting health and lifestyle changes.

Her sessions are by appointment only, and her prices are listed on the fee schedule in the office as well as on the website. Discounts may be available for Debbie’s services, so please ask regarding packages or about your insurance plan. Call/Text: 619-200-6911 Email: debbieohls@gmail. com.

Melody Rudolph is our other California Certified Massage Therapist and Holistic Health Practitioner in the office. She is a Certified CranioSacral Therapist, Certified Health Coach and Alternative Nutrition Counselor, Certified Infant Massage Instructor-2, and an Accredited T’ai Chi Chih Movement Therapy Instructor. Melody practiced over 29 years as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, including 25 years at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, where she began using these alternative techniques in the Hand Therapy Clinic as well as in the Injured Worker Program. Melody has a BS in Criminal Justice with Certificates in Chemical Dependency Counseling and Domestic Violence Interventions, and specializes in treating trauma, especially individuals who have experienced child abuse. She is very skilled in osteopathic and specialty bodywork such as CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, (which is organ work), Strain Counterstrain (or positional release), Lymphatic Drainage, Somato-Emotional Release Techniques, Gentle Myofascial Release Techniques, and Chronic Pain Treatment. Melody is skilled in treating all ages from infants to seniors. She specializes in working with numerous co-existing health conditions, as well as complicated and chronic cases. Treatments and coaching are done through individual sessions. She also has online nutrition classes available. See the website for prices for her bodywork varying from $45 per child or infant to $65 per hour for seniors. Call/ Text: 619-794-9002 Email:mel@ cstandwellness.com.

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2017 January

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Pancake Breakfast Santee Lakes Club House

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Taste of Santee Toyota Certified of Santee

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Morning Buzz The Coffee Corner #2 Pancake Breakfast Santee Lakes Club House

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Awards Night Barona Resort & Casino

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Summer Concert Series Town Center Community Park East

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Summer Concert Series Town Center Community Park East

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Santee Street Fair Town Center Pkwy & River View Pkwy

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Animals (Dead on Public Property)............. City Public Services......................619.258.4195 Animals (Stray)............................................ County Animal Control..................619.236.4250 Barking Dogs............................................... Santee Sheriff’s Dept....................619.956.4000 Bees (Private Property)............................... Information....................................411 Birth/Marriage/Death Certificates................ County Recorder’s Office..............619.401.5700 Boys & Girls Club........................................ Boys & Girls Club..........................619.938.2582 Business Licenses....................................... City Finance..................................619.258.4100 x146 Chamber of Commerce............................... Chamber of Commerce.................619.449.6572 Child Care Referrals.................................... YMCA............................................800.481.2151 City Council Meetings.................................. City Clerk.......................................619.258.4100 x114 Crime Prevention......................................... Santee Sheriff’s Dept....................619.956.4000 Disabled Services........................................ Independent Services...................800.510.2020 Disaster Preparedness................................ Fire Department............................619.258.4100 x208 DMV (El Cajon)........................................... Dept. of Motor Vehicles.................800.777.0133 Dump (Sycamore Landfill)........................... San Diego Landfill Systems..........619.449.4053 Elementary Schools.................................... Santee School District...................619.258.2300 Employment................................................City Human Resources.................619.258.4100 x262 Events Info (Recorded Info)........................ City Recreation..............................619.258.4100 x201 Fire Hydrants...............................................Padre Dam MWD..........................619.448.3111 Food Bank...................................................Santee Food Bank........................619.448.2096 Garage Sales..............................................City Code Compliance..................619.258.4100 x206 Graffiti..........................................................Graffiti Hotline...............................619.258.4116 High Schools...............................................Grossmont Union HSD..................619.644.8000 Housing Programs....................................... City Housing..................................619.258.4100 x129 Insect, Mosquito & Rat Infestations............. County Vector Control...................858.694.2888 Library.........................................................Santee Library...............................619.448.1863 Neighborhood Watch................................... Santee Sheriff’s Dept....................619.956.4000 News (City)..................................................City Manager’s Office....................619.258.4100 x223 Noise Control...............................................City Code Compliance..................619.258.4100 x206 Ordinances..................................................City Clerk.......................................619.258.4100 x114 Park Reservations....................................... City Recreation..............................619.258.4100 x222 Potholes......................................................City Public Services......................619.258.4195 Public Records............................................City Clerk.......................................619.258.4100 x114 Public Transportation................................... Metropolitan Transit Systems........800.266.6883 Rattlesnakes................................................Fire Department............................619.258.4100 x208 Recreation Programs.................................. City Recreation..............................619.258.4100 x222 Recycling Information.................................. City Community Services..............619.258.4100 x128 San Diego River Issues............................... City Planning.................................619.258.4100 x168 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve............. Padre Dam MWD..........................619.596.3141 Senior Citizen Trips/Socials......................... City Recreation..............................619.258.4100 x222 Sheriff’s Department (non-emergency)....... Non-Emergency Dispatch.............858.565.5200 Sidewalk Repairs......................................... City Public Services......................619.258.4195 Street Lights................................................City Development Services...........619.258.4100 x168 Teen Center.................................................City Recreation..............................619.258.4191 Traffic Accident Information......................... Santee Sheriff’s Dept. ..................619.956.4000 Trash Pickup................................................Waste Management......................619.596.5100 Volunteers...................................................City Recreation..............................619.258.4100 x222 Water Service..............................................Padre Dam MWD..........................619.448.3111 YMCA (Cameron Family)............................. Cameron Family YMCA.................619.449.9622

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