SHARE January 2014 - San Elijo Edition

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TAKING SMALL AND GIANT STRIDES IN LIFE, FRIENDSHIP AND HEALTH – GIRLS ON THE RUN By: Karishma Sinnott, Community Editor As the year 2014 starts, everyone’s mind turns towards fitness, being healthy and following some sort of exercise regimen. If your daughter is part of the Girls on the Run (GOTR) team, she will tell you that exercise and running is only a small part of what they do on Mondays and Wednesdays after school at San Elijo Middle School.

Girls on the Run is a life-changing, non-profit organization whose goal is to empower girls to be better human beings, better runners and more focused on not just their bodies, but their minds and souls.

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SHARE editor’s letter Looking Up, Down, and Ahead, with Eyes Wide Open By: Karishma Sinnott, Community Editor

HAPPY NEW YEAR, SAN ELIJO HILLS!

I jest, but it really was a nerve-wracking, gut-wrenching moment for me. When I made it across, John said, “I’m so proud of you!" And in the next breath, "Ok,

By the time you get this, the bulk of the madness that comes with the holiday season will be behind us, and we will be ready for a new year, a fresh start, a chance to do things differently, and new year resolutions, right?

let’s go on the Tree Top and Cliff Adventure!” What? This wasn’t the end of it?

Nope. I’m not. I am not making any resolutions this year. I am just promising to

I look back at the photographs we took and I’m amazed that I was able to smile

try to be the very best that I can, and to the best of my ability, to try to balance

and look happy. Actually, truth be told, I was happy, and proud that I did

body, mind, soul, house, work, kids and laundry. (There is so much laundry at

something that frightened me, because it was so gorgeous, such an incredible

our house that laundry has a category all to itself!)

experience, and completely worth it. And, it was a small fear to face, but there

Now I have to walk between giant trees and suspend over a cliff? The things I do for my kids! I do hope they remember this (and I hope John knows that I expect payback).

are bigger ones waiting to be tackled and accomplished and more fears that are I am not going to feel guilty because I resolved to do something and then fell ready to be buried in a shallow grave. off the bandwagon. Instead, I am just going to trust myself to be as good as I possibly can in all areas of my life.

Instead of resolving to do something this year, I am just going to try to step outside my comfortable, happy box, and accomplish something scary that I

I can tell you one thing that I hope to do that is different this year, and that is haven’t done before. Maybe I will finally learn to deal with my own computer to do something each day, week or month that frightens me, intimidates me, issues without hollering for John every time the Wi-fi doesn’t work or maybe I or makes me nervous. will take a class at Fortis Fitness that scares the life out of me (Liliane did it, As I’m thinking about telling you my inspiration for the grandiose statement I

keep reading for her article).

just made, my palms are starting to sweat, and I am beginning to feel anxious.

Maybe it’s time to try rock-climbing or open my eyes and look down from the This is because I am afraid of heights. I don’t like driving on Del Dios Highway. top of Double Peak. Maybe Brett Gottlieb (read on for his informative article) will I don’t like standing at the top of Torrey Pines and looking down. I really dislike teach me how to play the stock market with a little cash - I’ve always wanted to being photographed at the top of Double Peak Park with the city of San Marcos try my hand at being a day-trader, but have always been afraid to fail. under my feet, mainly because I feel like I’m going to trip on my feet and land two hundred feet below.

But somehow, for one glorious moment, I managed to not let this particular fear take over my body and mind, which allowed me to accomplish something that may not seem grand to anyone else, but to

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

me, it was my Kilimanjaro, my Everest, my… Ok, I exaggerate a little,

That’s my problem. I’m afraid to fail. But, not anymore. It’s time for the complete Me, and the complete You. And here at SHARE, we hope to help you get there, wherever ‘there’ may be. Let’s SHARE our challenges and SHARE our successes in 2014. Are you ready?

We hope 2014 is a happy, blessed, and healthy new year for all of you!

but not very much, and here’s why.

Our family traveled to Vancouver and Whistler over the holiday,. It was the most magical, perfect adventure and vacation that we have had. My husband had been working so hard, and it was easy to see that the stress of his job was starting to wear him down. So, when he suggested getting away for a little

Karishma Sinnott, Community Editor

while, and wanted to go to Canada, I happily agreed.

karishma@SHAREsanelijo.com

What I did not agree to was to the concept of walking across the world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver. Nope, that was nowhere in the marriage contract I signed.

We have been to Vancouver three times, and all three times I have somehow managed to avoid even a conversation about Capilano Suspension Bridge. This bridge crosses the Capilano River. It is 460 ft. long and 230 ft. above the river.

The cost of your ticket includes a Treetop and Cliff Adventure, which consists of seven footbridges suspended between old Douglas Fir trees, 100 ft. over the forest floor.

Breathe in, breathe out. I can do this.

So we went. It was cold, and it was a little windy, just the conditions you want when you’re walking on a wood bridge suspended 200 ft. over a river!

But, the kids wanted to go desperately, and John was so excited, how could I ruin it for all of them?

I put gloves on my sweaty palms and started the hike across the bridge.

“Mama, isn’t this amazing? Look down! Look up! Look how high we are!”

I truly think they were trying to make me vomit, and enjoying just how much it was horrifying me to walk on this bridge.

Of course, some crazy man in front of us thought it would really fun to rock the bridge, stomp on it as hard as he could, and wave it from side to side. The bridge is wobbling, the children are yelling "Wheeeeeeee, whoooooooo" and John is laughing. Meanwhile, I was so grateful that I thought to tell my mother all the details of our last will and testament!

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SHARE celebrate Bringing the Energy of Family to Your Home – RC Energy Solutions As we begin a new year and start to think about the different facets of our lives that make us complete and whole, our home is probably one foremost in our thoughts. Is it getting old and in need of some tender love and care?

If your home is like mine, one of the older San Elijo homes, then you know that it is probably time for some remodeling, changes, improvements. And yet, many times what keeps us from moving forward with a home improvement project is facing the hassle of choosing a contractor - the fear of being pressured, making a bad choice, or putting our trust in someone who may not have our long-term interests in mind.

Which is why we are introducing you to RC Energy Solutions, a family-owned business run by the Lonson family - so you can face your fears this year and get that project started.

Tracey and Justin Lonson, along with their five year old daughter, Emma and their Labradoodle named Sparkles, are so thrilled to be part of the San Elijo family.

Emma attends Pacific Preschool right here in the Town Center, and the Lonsons have their office directly above Cafe Stoked (convenient for Tracey, who has a lifetime love affair with coffee). They love being in the heart of San Elijo, feeling the pulse of the community at their fingertips, and being close to their little girl.

When Emma was born ten weeks early, she had four different issues with her heart, and Photo credit: Melissa Robbins

had to undergo surgery when she was 10 days old. She spent 52 days at Children’s Hospital, and when this little girl with her fighting spirit returned home, her parents made some

As the new year begins, it is a great time to have an analysis of your home and

choices that would change their lives so that Tracey could stay home and be with Emma.

energy use, because knowledge is power (no pun intended). RC Solutions is committed to taking the intimidation factor out of having an energy evaluation,

Family is at the heart of this story. You could say that little Emma caused the family to

with there being no fear of being hassled or pressured to make a decision. Aside

come together to run this business five years ago.

from the potential of owning your own energy with solar power, you may be

Tracey had worked in Marketing and Advertising for many years and, at the time of

surprised at the many small suggestions that can conserve energy and costs.

Emma’s birth, was the head of digital advertising for a gaming firm in Carlsbad. She

While most of the focus of RC Solutions is on solar power, if you’re thinking about being

decided to take five years away from work and stay home with Emma, and when the time

sustainable, they have you covered in many ways. If you want energy efficient windows,

came for Emma to go to kindergarten, Tracey did what seemed most natural - she joined

a life-time exterior energy efficient coating for stucco and wood, or insulation, new

the family business.

roofing, patio doors or custom pet doors, you now know who to call.

Working with your husband might not seem like the best thing to do, but the Lonsons make it

The Lonson family’s goal is to have an on-going relationship with their

work brilliantly for them. Tracey is in charge of marketing, advertising, website management,

customers; one that increases as word of their wonderful work spreads

public relations and community outreach. Justin is the maestro of energy efficiency - be it

between neighbors and friends. They want to sponsor local teams and give

solar, windows, roofing or exteriors. Having had over 15 years in the home improvement

back to Children’s Hospital that gave them the most precious gift of all. They

industry, Justin knew it was time to approach business differently, sustainably,

want to do a project and do it perfectly. They want the customer to call them

responsibly, and with customer service always being the most important aspect of their

anytime, stop by with questions all the time, and more than anything, they

company. Their motto is “to leave every customer thumbs-up satisfied”. Justin’s sister,

want you to trust them to do the best job that they can and will do, every

Danielle, works with the family business as well, managing operations and events.

single time.

Wish you could improve the efficiency at your house this year? Save some money and increase the value of your home? It might be time to get to know Tracey and Justin.

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SHARE celebrate MANAGE A New Twist on Traditional New Year’s Financial Resolutions By: Brett Gottlieb As 2013 comes to a close, the time has once again come to make your New Year’s resolutions. If personal finance is important to you, you undoubtedly wish to set financial goals for yourself in 2014. But, it can be overwhelming and even scary at times to face the daunting task.

This year, I encourage you to take it one step at a time. Instead of staring at the big goal, start looking at the smaller steps in between. By devoting an hour or two each month to a different aspect of your financial life, you can make a big difference in your overall financial outlook.

One of the things I offer in my practice is a simple step-by-step guide for the year. It covers a variety of topics: Investment Portfolio Review, Investing Education, Tax Prep, Retirement Savings, IRA Contributions, 401K Rollovers, Budgeting & Debt Prioritization, Estate Planning, Beneficiaries, College Planning, Life Insurance, Tax Planning, Selecting an Advisor, Health Benefits, and Charity.

To help you start the year off on the right foot, I thought I’d share tips for the first three months of the year here in SHARE and then as the year progresses, I’ll offer up some more.You can use this framework to tackle one aspect of your financial plan each month in the first quarter.

JANUARY – MAKE SURE YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK The beginning of the year is a great time to revisit your investment portfolio. If your advisor hasn’t called you, call him or her to talk about the long-term goals of your portfolio. Make sure you have the proper asset mix of equities, fixed-income, cash, bonds, etc. Pay particular attention to low-yielding savings accounts or cash positions.

With interest rates at record lows, it’s difficult to find much above a 0.10% yield these days. However, with a little help from an advisor, you may be able to find alternative options for these positions. Just remember to have a good investment plan that suits you and your goals.

FEBRUARY – LEARN ONE NEW THING ABOUT INVESTING THIS YEAR Education is empowerment. As you learn more, you will naturally make better decisions. Empower yourself this year by learning something new. Not sure where to start? Read a book on investing or finance. Subscribe to a financial publication, and read several articles in each issue. Ask your advisor for some recommendations, or share with him your desire to learn something new about investing.

MARCH – ORGANIZE YOUR TAXES & LOOK TO SAVE MORE FOR RETIREMENT Start gathering your tax documents. Create a folder with all of the important forms you will need for completing your return, which will make your life and your Accountant’s life easier. Documents such as 1099’s, W-2’s, and 5498 tax forms should have been sent to you by this time and set aside.

As you prepare to complete your taxes, start thinking about the income available to save. Make sure you are saving as much as possible, and that your portfolio asset allocation is not too conservative (to enable your savings growth potential). Consider increasing your savings by 3% from last year. The more you save in your younger years, through vehicles like employer-sponsored retirement plans or Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), the more you will benefit from the power of compounding.

If you just focus on one topic, one month at a time, by the end of the year, you will have raised the bar on your financial health. Give it a try! And, if you need any help along the way, don’t hesitate to contact me. (That's me in the ad to the left.)

Cheers to a wonderful new year filled with health, happiness and great success with your resolutions and financial goals.

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Continued from the cover

Tina van Hamersveld and her daughter, Ella, have been part of GOTR for three years now, and for the last two, Tina has been coaching the middle school girls. When she was first asked to be an assistant coach, Tina researched the Girls on the Run program and decided she really liked the core values that it promoted. It was right up her alley because, as a personal trainer, her goal has always been to help people get healthy, live and eat better, and find that body confidence that most of us seem to yearn for in our daily lives.

Tina has been an avid runner for many years now, and when the opportunity came to share this with her daughter, Ella, the youngest of her three kids, she decided to add one more thing to her already packed schedule. The thought of making a difference and perhaps changing the way that some girls think about themselves appealed to the mother, the trainer, the coach, and the woman in her. And so she took on fifteen girls, twice a week after school, with a curriculum that she loves and a goal in mind.

They have learned how to listen, not just to their own bodies and thoughts, but to those of friends and family. They have grown stronger, not just physically, but

Through this program, the girls have learned to improve their time on the mile run at PE. mentally as well, and this group of girls, along with their mentor and coach, They have participated in the Sparkle and Shine 5K, and they can now run three miles Tina van Hamersveld, have grown to be friends - perhaps the best gift of all to without ever worrying about doing so. But, what’s so much more important is that the come from this fabulous program. curriculum has taught them to support each other. It has empowered them to be more confident, to see themselves as beautiful human beings (inside and out), and has given

To find out more or to register your daughters for the Spring Session, visit

them the brilliant life lesson of positive coping mechanisms that will serve them well

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throughout their years as teens and adults.

Being Outside the “Girl Box” By: Courtney Kascoutas My experience with Girls on the Run was educational, but also, really fun. We met together for practice sessions for about ten consecutive weeks after school on Mondays and Wednesdays. During the hour and a half after school on those days, we talked about self confidence, discovering our futures, and what makes us unique.

Our main goal was to get out of the “Girl Box”, an expression of feeling overwhelmed, uncomfortable and not true to yourself, and Pattie and Courtney Kascoutas

to start seeing your full potential, showing what makes you, YOU. We did something aside from working on building confidence – we ran, building our way up to a 5K. Sometimes we just tried to see how many laps we could get done in a 30 minute period, but other times we would do activities or contests that included running.

During each practice, most girls ran from 6 to 12 laps. I personally was able to make it up to ten laps, or two and a half miles.

Also, we got cloth bracelets for each lap we ran, so we could collect them and be able to see how many laps we ran in total.

Now, I have the experience of a healthy heart, I have formed new friends, and of course, discovered the love of running.

Tina and Ella van Hamersveld

The Ladder of “How Much I Believe in Myself” By: Ella van Hamersveld I started Girls on the Run back in fifth grade when I ran an 8 minute mile. Now, that I’m in seventh grade, I have worked A LOT on my running. I currently run a 5K in 24 minutes and a 7:03 mile.

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Recently, I completed the Girls on the Run Sparkle and Shine 5K and came in 1st in wave 2 (25 min) and about 8th overall. But Girls on the Run hasn’t only improved my running aptitude, but also taught me some important life skills.

We learned to overcome bullies, and be fine with who we are. More than fine, actually, STUNNED. Girls on the Run gives everyone a lot of self-confidence. If we were on the ladder of "How Much I Believe in Myself", everyone on our running team would be standing on the top.

If I wasn’t on this team, I would still be a fast runner and have some self-confidence, but I would be really unaware of how some people feel, and how they are being treated. I know this may sound cheesy because a lot of movies and articles say it, but one of my favorite parts was getting to know and have so many new friends.

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SHARE celebrate At the Intersection of Bricks and Clicks – Hometown Realty One of the things that seems to scare us, more often than not, is technology. It seems to be the overarching theme in the media that technology is more bad for us than good. We are constantly on our phones, even on date nights and at the dinner table. We are afraid of what our children will see and learn when they are perusing articles on the Internet. And more than anything, we are afraid that technology, in this day and age, is making our lives impersonal and anti-social.

Well, we are here to share with you a story of a group of people who have used technology to reach out, make life more personal, more touching, and more connected.

We would like to introduce you to the technologically advanced realtor-geeks at Hometown Realty.

I call them realtor geeks with the greatest affection, because they seem to have taken technology to a new level in the world of real estate in the year 2013, with more fascinating things to come in 2014.

Mary Maloney and the family that is Hometown Realty are all completely bound and tied to their iPads. All the agents on the team have their own iPads (even Faye, who still owns an old-fashioned slide phone!), and are fully functioning while in the field; writing, signing offers, sending documents to listing agents, all with the use of their iPads.

Often times they have won homes for their buyers in a highly competitive market by saving precious minutes in the offer writing process. Hometown Realty has utilized the functionality of the iPad to best serve their customers – buyers and sellers alike – because they have data at their fingertips. They record voice notes into Evernote instead of taking notes by hand. They Skype with out-of-town clients, and can thus efficiently and effectively serve the needs of their customers.

The team at Hometown Realty truly believes that every home has a story, and

They understand, because they know what it’s like to be part of the San Elijo Hills

with technology, they can take you into the heart and soul of a home to see what

community. They live here, work here, play here and volunteer here, so they are in the

life would be like for you and your family in that particular home.

perfect position to tell the story of our community.

They did this beautifully with the Kuba family, with the help of a video shot by San Elijo

As sponsors of every type of sports team you can imagine, Hometown Realty contributes

Hills resident, Sonny Carrillo of LittleCar Productions. In this video, the Kuba family tells

to the San Elijo Hills Foundation, they buy endless numbers of Girl Scout cookies, they

the story of their home, why they chose San Elijo Hills, how they raised their kids there,

were the title sponsor of the Turkey Classic this past November, and were the catalyst

with snapshots of their lives during the many events that touched them while they lived

and muscle behind the Holiday Food Drive, now in its 8th year.

in their home. This type of marketing is truly forward looking. Check it out on YouTube by searching for 1515 Stargaze Ct. under the myhometownrealty1 channel.

You can see the Hometown Realty mantra is that family comes first, and real estate second. But even though real estate may be second to family, it

“We’re not just selling four walls,” said Mary. “We’re selling an experience, and

doesn’t mean that it can’t be a stellar experience. Does it give them a

the goal is always to give our clients a deeper and richer experience.”

competitive advantage? Probably so. Is that the goal? Maybe so. What they

Mary and Hometown Realty may be completely in touch with technology with their iPads

do know is that when your values are in place, everything else lines up.

and their own Mobile App (which has over 3,000 downloads now), but what they don’t

Mary says that we are at the intersection of bricks and clicks, and she is

forget is that technology is an aid, a tool, and one that is meant to enhance that

absolutely right! But, at the intersection of technology and core values, you

experience to make it more, rather than less, personal.

will find the Hometown Realty Family.

And, most of all, technology serves a huge purpose - that of efficiency. In this day and

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time, and makes your experience a lot less stressful, so that you can find the homes and information you want quickly.

ALL OF US AT SHARE WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Stretch Yourself in the New Year By: Liliane Lendvai

there is a space directly in front of the class where you can place your personal belongings, or an option to use a locker downstairs.

There were six of us in the class, but considering it was a Sunday morning and football was soon to be on, I thought that the class size was formidable. It was a mixture of both men and women, all of different ages, and there was no pressure to be at a certain level of abilities.

As we have transitioned from 2013 to 2014, it is always a

I did not know if I would be able to last the full hour because I was worried I might strain

fantastic idea to start off the

my neck or back. I warned my instructor ahead of time about the possibility of my

new year by trying something

leaving early, and she was very understanding and supportive.

we have never done before. It

The class was relaxing, and I was familiar with the emphasis on the importance of

is the time to take chances,

breathing since I am a flute instructor and it is something that I already stress the

and to be rewarded with new

significance of to my students. I enjoyed how it was a combination of stretching, strength

experiences and knowledge by

building, and meditation, all of which were seamlessly incorporated within each other.

stepping outside of our

Our class incorporated basic yoga asanas (postures) and elements of Hatha Yoga. I truly

comfort zone.

enjoyed the whole experience, and was pleased to have been able to attend the class in

Which gave me an idea to try

its entirety. In addition, my instructor, Saige, was very warm, inviting, and caring. I spoke

something outside of my comfort

with her after class, and she shared her passion for teaching yoga, and how she wants to

zone and share it with you!

continue teaching for the rest of her life.

Over the years, I have

I will definitely participate in another yoga class, and it was such a joy

participated in a wide variety

finding a form of exercise that I could participate in as long as I respected

of physical activities, including

the boundaries of my body. I left my lesson feeling rejuvenated, enlightened,

many different styles of dance, track and field, cross country, tennis, and marching band.

and excited to continue practicing yoga. If you’re feeling an urge to stretch

Yet, I had never taken a yoga class, and recently I have encountered lower back and

yourself in the new year, a new exercise program could be a great place

neck issues that have severely limited my methods of exercising. I am passionate about

to start.

trying new experiences, and yoga was on my list, but I was a bit fearful based on my

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Still, I had a hunch yoga would be a great way to do something positive for my mind, body, and soul, and so I decided to take a yoga class at YOGALUX in Bressi Ranch. I first began my experience with yoga by going to their website to research the class schedule and see what options were available. I was amazed to find how extensive the options were at Fortis Fitness & Strength Training and YOGALUX. It was easy to find a day, time, and class that fit my particular needs.

I decided to attend the LUX Gentle Flow I class instructed by Saige Byun, and I am extremely pleased with my selection. The facility was spacious, and the windows in the classroom let in an abundance of natural sunlight and a beautiful view of the sky.

To those that are similar to me and practically never take off their glasses, please remember that the yoga studio is heated, and the instant I walked in, my glasses fogged up! I definitely chuckled at the mistake on my part to have been wearing my glasses, but

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JANUARY CALENDAR

SUNDAYS Farmers’ Market, Old California Restaurant Row, 10AM-2PM

Mommy and ME Ballet Class, 10:15-11AM, 760-715-9242 FRIDAYS LUNA Moms Club, Lower Tot Lot, 10AM bregetfit@gmail.com

Seawater Desalination Comes to San Marcos

January 1-5

San Diego International Auto Festival www.sdautoshow.com

January 10-12

San Diego Home Show www.acshomeshow.com

January 11

Escondido ArtWalk www.downtownescondido.com

January 13

Non-Student Day for SMUSD www.smusd.org

January 14

First Day of School for SEES, SEMS and SMHS

January 15

Early Release Day for SEES www.sanelijoelementary.org

January 18

Kids’ Marathon Mile www.carlsbadmarathon.com

January 19

MLK Parade and Festival www.alpha-zsl.org

January 19-24

San Diego Restaurant Week www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com

January 20

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 23

Minimum Day for SEMS www.sanelijomiddle.org

January 25

San Marcos High School Open House 9AM-12PM

January 26

San Diego Bridal Bazaar www.bridalbazaar.com

January 29

Early Release Day for SEES www.sanelijoelementary.org

On a rocky hillside between Lake San Marcos and San Elijo HIlls, a short-term water pipeline project will play a supporting role in preparing the region for a new local, drought-proof water supply: desalinated seawater from the Carlsbad Desalination Plant.

The San Diego County Water Authority is beginning construction on the San Marcos Vent Desalination Modifications project to create a new connection between two existing largediameter water pipelines. When complete in May 2014, the project will give the Water Authority flexibility in operating the pipelines while other projects proceed elsewhere in the system to prepare for the new supply from the coast. The project is located in an undeveloped area 1/4 mile or more away from the nearest homes. Workers and materials will drive in via San Pablo Drive and La Plaza Drive in the Lake San Marcos community.

To provide for public safety, some hiking trails will be closed during construction.

Work will be performed 7AM–5PM, Monday through Friday except during a nine-day period in March 2014 when crews will work up to 24 hours a day. The project will be complete in May 2014. Water service to residents and businesses will not be affected. The Carlsbad Desalination Project is expected to deliver high-quality drinking water to the region by 2016. This new supply will be pumped from the coast to the Water Authority’s aqueduct in San Marcos through a new pipeline now under construction. From San Marcos, the water will flow north to Twin Oaks Valley in an existing pipeline that will be relined for this new function. At Twin Oaks Valley, the desalinated seawater will blend with imported water for delivery throughout the region.

For more information about the San Marcos Vents Modifications, please call

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”

Martin Luther King, Jr.

the toll-free information line at (877) 682-9283, ext 7009. For information about the Carlsbad Desalination Project, visit www.sdcwa.org and www.carlsbaddesal.com.

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Exercise for the Mind, Body and Soul: Thank You Mahanaim Taekwondo

board during belt testing. Now, Anna is the loudest child in the class, competing with the

By: Karishma Sinnott

before. It’s not just about kicking and punching, it’s about thinking before acting, being

boys, breaking boards with gusto, and recently joined the sparring class on Fridays.

Nikola’s mother has noticed that his focus, concentration and coordination has improved by leaps and bounds since he started Taekwondo at Mahanaim. This is because Masters Hong and Mo take them through a series of exercises at each class - stretching, meditating, kicks, forms, combination movements and theory. I particularly love this class because there is an umbrella of morality that is an integral part of each lesson. The children are taught to respect their parents and teachers, they learn the value of focus and concentration, and they promise to be better than they were the day, week or month respectful to the art that is Taekwondo and being part of a family the minute you set foot

When our son, Liam, turned

into the studio.

four last October, I called my friend Debbie Lawes and told

A few weeks ago, Just last week, Liam got a trophy for being “Best in Sparring.” I will be

her that I was worried about

honest with you - when John signed up my four and a half year old baby boy for sparring

how shy and cautious he was,

class, I was horrified! Being the youngest and smallest child in the group, the masters

and that I hoped he would

and students are just the right level of gentle with him, whilst allowing him to learn to

come out of his shell soon.

kick, punch and defend to the best of his ability.

She recommended that I take him to Mahanaim Taekwondo in San Marcos, the studio where both her boys learned taekwondo and achieved double black belts in this martial art.

My husband was absolutely firm in his conviction that Liam had to take a self-defense class of some sort, and so I hesitatingly took my little boy to sign him up for his first class at the age of four.

That was one year ago, and what a difference a year makes! Liam just got his Photo credit - Mahanaim Taekwondo studio purple belt at Mahanaim TKD, and it is his favorite class of all!

When I signed Liam up at Mahanaim, I was instantly pleased with the husband and wife

This year, when you are thinking about activities for your boys and

team of Master David Hong and Master Sunyoung Mo. Liam absolutely adores them both,

girls, think about signing them up for Taekwondo lessons at Mahanaim

and looks forward to his TKD class twice a week.

Taekwondo. It is one of the best things we have done for our son,

When he started last year, Master Hong walked him around the classroom (as he does

and watching him move from white to purple belt has been an

with every new child that joins the studio) and introduced him to each child in the group.

eye-opening experience for all of us.

Liam was shy, apprehensive and very, very nervous. Liam joined the class along with a

Mahanaim Taekwondo is located at 577 Rancho Santa Fe Road, Suite 100,

little girl named Anna, and a boy named Nikola. Anna and Nikola’s parents are constantly

San Marcos, CA. Call 760-744-0090 for information.

amazed at the progress that the kids have made over the last year.

When Anna started, she was timid, quiet and reluctant to jump, kick or break the wooden

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SHARE give Plastic Bottle Recycling Drive By: SEES PTO Recycling is in full swing at SEES as students and staff are becoming more accustomed to automatically recycling as many items as possible. The school even has a full sized cargo container behind the MPR building that is slowing filling with plastic bottles and aluminum cans - all of which

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will be recycled and payment made to SEES based on weight. So, in an effort to fill that container, SEES is conducting a school-wide drive for plastic bottles.

From January 1, 2013 through March 28, 2014, students will collect and bring their empty plastic bottles to their classrooms. Each grade will compete to see who can bring in the most bottles. The bottles will be turned in for weighing before flag salute on January 31, February 28, March 14, and March 27. The grade level with the most bottles (by weight) will win a fun prize, to be revealed at the flag salute on March 28. That’s three full months of competition, so we are expecting to fill the cargo container to the top!

Please join in our efforts to recycle. Send in your plastic bottles, or any of the many recyclable items SEES is collecting on a regular basis. Information on the entire SEES recycling program can be found on the PTO page of the SEES website.

January items of the month include: personal care and beauty products such as shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap, skin care bottles, tubes, and jars. Cosmetic packaging such as lipsticks, mascara, eye shadow, powder, and pencils are also accepted. All items can be dropped off in the MPR building in the appropriate labeled receptacles. Everyday is Earth Day at SEES. Please contact seesrecycles@gmail.com if you would like to get involved or have any questions.

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Town Center Workshop

There was considerable concern that the updated plan reduced the amount of

By: Chris Orlando, San Marcos City Council

strong desire within San Elijo to have more community serving retails stores – especially

retail/commercial space and increased the number of residential units. This reflects a restaurants – and to create a gathering space for residents within the Town Center.

Last month at a community workshop, the

Concerns about parking, traffic and the additional residential units were also expressed.

developer of San Elijo Hills presented a first look

The challenge for the developer is, and has always been, the viability of retail within the

at their draft plans to complete the Town Center.

Town Center. They argue, essentially, that “build it and they will come” made for a good

I attended the workshop, along with many

line in a movie, but is not such a good development plan. During the workshop, they

community members. The developer’s initial

shared that they have actively and continuously sought to find retail tenants for the Town

concept sparked a lively discussion about just

Center, but have seen limited interest.

how to put the finishing touches on this great community. The workshop is the first step in

Having attended the workshop and having met with the developer many, many times over

what will be a process of public input and review

the last eight years about how to move the Town Center forward, I continue to believe

by the City before a development plan is

that the right retail, well executed, will work in this community. The challenge is to create

completed, seeks approval and is built.

a place that residents will want to frequent. That requires developing a well designed, inviting retail space with quality establishments and a place to gather. It also requires

The draft drawings that the developer presented at the workshop depicted an updated

addressing the parking and traffic challenges in the Town Center, which can be a hurdle

Town Center proposal, which includes retail and residential development on the two

to residents patronizing the local shops.

vacant parcels of land between north and south San Elijo Road and Elfin Forest Road.

While the exact layout of the development is still under design, it will include residential

The feedback from those who attended the workshop made it clear that the initial plan

town homes similar to what is currently built in the Town Center, as well as commercial/

presented by the developer did not meet their expectations. However, this workshop was

retail space to compliment the existing retail storefronts along San Elijo Road.

the first step in the planning process, and the developer has expressed their willingness to work to address residents’ concerns. The input from members of the San Elijo

As you may know, the original plan for the Town Center has been stalled for years due to

community is very important as the planning process for the Town Center progresses. I

the recession and other market factors. The updated proposal will seek to complete the

encourage residents to stay engaged.

Town Center with a residential and commercial/retail development that is economically viable, matches the character and architecture of the existing buildings, and is consistent

I’ll be watching the process closely and working hard to represent the residents’ views

with the quality of our San Elijo Hills community. In addition to an updated proposal for

as the plans are assessed and reviewed by the City. I would appreciate any input

the Town Center, the developer also discussed the potential use of the triangle-

you may have. Please contact me directly with your thoughts at

shaped land just north of the building that includes Café Stoked, modifications to existing

chrisorlando@cox.net.

maps for some of the remaining undeveloped San Elijo neighborhoods.

Looking Ahead – San Elijo Hills Women’s Club Founded in 2005, the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club (SEHWC) is a philanthropic and social group of multi-generational women who live in San Elijo Hills and surrounding communities. Our mission is to make a difference in our community and in our world - while having fun in the process. We meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7PM at each other’s homes. Please join us! Just take a look at some of the fun that lies ahead in the New Year!

2014 SEHWC CALENDAR January 14

White Elephant Auction

February 11

Straight From The Heart (SFTH) Baby Shower Location: SFTH Facility

March 11

Designing with Succulents: Featuring Susanna Pagan Landscape Design

April 8

Annual Membership Drive Meeting w/Potluck

April 12

Food Drive for The Angel’s Depot

May 13

Guest Speaker: President of Women’s Empowerment (WE)

June 10

San Elijo Hills Past, Present & Future w/Guest Speaker Karen Smith

July 8

Food Packing at The Angel’s Depot

August 12

Book Exchange & Back to School Supplies for SFTH

September TBD

Fundraiser

October 14

Autumn Crafting

October 18

Food Drive for The Angel’s Depot

November 11

Cooking Class

December 9

Holiday Party

Celebrating Friendship On December 10, members gathered at the home of Martha Kaloogian for a fantastic holiday party. Meeting new friends and enjoying each other’s company is one of the benefits of SEHWC. We also collected gift cards that were donated to Straight from the Heart to give as holiday gifts to teens in foster homes.

Please email sehwc.ca@gmail.com if you would like to organize

Extracurricular Activities to be planned:

one of these Extracurricular Activities!

• Movie Days

• Night at the Theater

• Women’s Self-Defense Class

• Lunch Outings

• Museum Trip

• Poinsettia Tour in November

• High Tea

• Musical

Note: If you know of interesting speakers/topics that we should consider for our meetings, please email sehwc.ca@gmail.com with your recommendations, including details and a link to their website, if available.

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SHARE learn The Real Estate Roller Coaster By: Nicolas Jonville In the early spring of 2013, we wrote an article informing our community of a sharp turn for the real estate market in San Diego County and San Elijo Hills. San Elijo Hills home values experienced a huge price hike in the spring and early summer of 2013, in all categories, from the smallest condos to the largest homes.

This strong appreciation (nearly 15% over a 5 month period) was the result of a combination of factors, including a very low inventory of homes for sale and high buyer demand. This boost in buyer demand was the result of confidence in the economic recovery, with unemployment rates on a study improvement, record low interest rates (mid 3% for a 30 year fixed conventional mortgage), easing of the lender’s guidelines, as well as steady rent increases, among other factors.

More specific to our community were record breaking API scores within our local schools, the general community appeal and design, along with competitive prices compared to other coastal communities.

March-June 2013 resulted in very steady property value increases with multiple offers on a number of properties, creating over-bidding on many of the homes for sale.

A 15% price hike in just a few months!

This summer showed a leveling off of the larger home prices, mainly due to a larger inventory and higher interest rates, while smaller, more affordable property home values were still increasing but at a slower pace (approx. 0.5 to 1% monthly trend). The same continued throughout the fall of 2013.

WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS FOR 2014?

We are expecting a steady year for home values in 2014 considering the strong demand and limited supply. We are expecting price gains next year to be about half as strong as in 2013, when sellers stayed on the sidelines creating a shortage of inventory.

This is good news! "For a sustainable recovery you want to see more balance between buyers and sellers," says David Stiff, chief economist at CoreLogic Case-Shiller, which is forecasting a 6.8% rise in the US median home value for 2014. We are expecting about the same in San Elijo Hills, possibly slightly higher, considering that prices increased far above the US average in 2013.

However, several wild cards remain and can affect our regional and local markets: • Interest rates, still at record low levels, have very little room to move down and will most likely rise with the FED stopping or reducing their quantitative easing. We may see a rise in interest rates reaching 5% or higher for a 30 year fixed mortgage (from 4.5% in Dec 2013, up from 3.75% early 2013). The overall economic situation will dictate the FED policies. The more economic improvements are felt, the more chances the rates will increase. Since most buyers are financing a large part of their purchase, an increase in rates strongly affect their affordability. A 1% increase in the interest rate represents approximately 20% more in monthly housing costs, a significant difference. This can affect the buyers’ buying power and therefore the demand.

• The Federal loans (VA/FHA) have loan limits that are adjusting in January 2014 to $546,250, compared to $697,500 in previous years. This adjustment will have some impact on affordability.

• The real estate burst of 2008-2011 has created some fear. Many buyers are making their moves with caution. Any slow-down in the economic recovery could impact the housing demand.

• Larger, more expensive homes will most likely feel tame percentage increases compared to smaller units, considering lighter demand for larger homes (due to affordability) and possible interest rate increases that would limit the purchase power. We have also seen an increasing number of buyers downsizing, which increases the demand for smaller structures.

When buying or selling a home, whether traditional or short sale, there are numerous aspects to consider. Every year, we consult and build strategies with families who each have their own needs, desires and budget. We provide information and expertise to enlighten them with the process and help them build their real estate plans. From appropriate pricing to strong marketing, negotiations to appraisal, these aspects need to be

BUYERS: • You could wait for your dream home but if you need to finance your purchase, you could pay a price for the delay considering the high likelihood of strong interest rate increases that could be in the 5% range in 2014.

• If you are considering buying investment properties and financing the purchase, it may be wise to purchase before interest rates rise, which again is likely to occur in 2014.

• When dealing with multiple bids, make a reasonable offer and be well prepared to show all your

handled with care and expertise by professionals who are dedicated to your best interest and are knowledgeable of the market and contract specifics. Our local presence, knowledge of the market and strong marketing program has been key to helping our clients achieve successful real estate planning. We gladly offer our advice and services.

strength to the sellers. We have our buyers pre-approved and often with an underwriter’s approval…almost as good as cash! This makes a strong difference along with other key strategies.

SELLERS: • If you list too early you could leave some money on the table, but waiting too long might mean the end of the high demand and multiple offers due to interest rate increases. Timing the market perfectly is almost impossible with so many components involved. Keep an eye on the inventory, market time

Nicolas Jonville, Owner/Broker Associate of The Jonville Team with Keller Williams Realty at 1215 San Elijo Road in San Elijo Hills, 760-471-5098, Mail@JonvilleTeam.com, www.SEHproperties.com, (BRE Lic# 01410224/01417209)

and prices, and build a strategic plan with your real estate professional.

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SHARE learn San Elijo AYSO 2013 Regional Champions Congratulations to our Regional Champions!

Girls U10 Champions– Scoring Shadows: PJ Cruz, Karina Duvvuri, Avery Hartmann, Alisa Hernandez, Madison Howard, Dillan Selitsch, Emma Sheriff, Tabitha Smith, Baye Ullrich, Elisenne Yun. Coaches - Kathleen Sheriff and Holly Ulrich

Champions Boys U10 – Arsenal: Kamren Boyles, Carson Brown, Noah Corke, Cody DeMarino, Alexander Emma, Christian Etheridge, Andrew Ferren, Benjamin Hulse, Evan Ramos, Andrew Velasco, Coaches - Mike Corke and Dave Ferren

Champions Girls U12 – Sky Raiders: Victoria Barcenas, Maia Berning, Nicole Dominguez, Avery Duke, Camille Lavallee, Karishma Patel, Nina Robbins, Neha Sahota, Sophia Searle, Skylar Stewart, Yesenia Ward. Coach -Marc Lavallee.

Champions Boys U12 – Annihilators: Aiden Best, Tyler Billing, Trever Cook, Joshua Epperson, Ian Hernandez, Joshua Jablonski, Alex Jimenez, Aidan Katson, Matthew Lukowiak, Kobe Mickelsen, Cameron Soerries, Brian Sommerville, Nathan Whiting. Coach - Brian Soerries.

AYSO Matrix – San Elijo AIM HIGH!!

Girls U10 –

This year, AYSO Matrix – San Elijo produced Division League Champions and

Peyton Cloutier,

Presidio Cup Champions and Finalists. This is on the heels of the 2012 season

May Crotty, Danica

that saw Matrix – San Elijo finish with a winning percentage that was in the

Edwards, Danielle

top 20 of the 67 clubs that participate in the Presidio League; ahead of all

Frank, Kelsey Orner,

North County soccer clubs.

Emma Parnell, Hana

Presidio League and Tournament Champions Team: Kyylee Anderson,

Post, Lauren Robbins, The Girls U10 team, in their inaugural season, proved to be a force to be reckoned with!

Claire Tew, Sophia The girls won their division over Carlsbad Lightning and Wave, Vista Storm, Encinitas Walton. Coaches Express and FC Sol. This momentum carried the girls into the Presidio Cup with yet another Joe Crotty and Championship. “This is an outstanding team filled with incredible talent and determination,” Jenna Zappia. said Coach Joe Crotty.

Boys U12: Presidio League Division and Presidio Cup Finalists Girls U12 : Presidio League Division Co-Champions The Boys U12 team enjoyed a great finish to their season, collecting the Finalist trophies In two short seasons, Coaches Patrick Jenkinson and Graham Middleborn have guided in both Presidio League and Cup play. Additionally, they were finalists in the FC Sol and this group of girls from a 2nd place finish in a AA-C division to co-Champions of the AACharity Cup Tournaments this year. This team has come up with some big wins against B division. The girls dominated in their last game of the season against Poway to gain a FC Sol, Poway Vaqueros, Temecula United and Scripps United. They are expected to have piece of the title. another stellar year next season!

“This team had a jump-start through San Elijo AYSO’s core program. They started out AYSO Matrix Evaluations Coming Soon! as an All-Star team. Immediately following the AYSO All-Star tournament, the team then The excitement for the program has been tremendous. Stay tuned and check our website participated in AYSO’s Spring Select season,” said Patrick Jenkinson. “The opportunities (www.sanelijomatrix.org) often as evaluations will take place in February. We expect to have that AYSO provided in the early stages were instrumental in getting the team to where teams in the following divisions: they are at now!”

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The Art Docents are busy working with your students to create their own piece of art that will be sent to Silver Graphics where a number of unique products can be made with the image. Look for your student's personalized order form to come home in February. This fundraiser will replace the Art Auction Sale from previous years. The popular "Teacher's Experience Raffle" is returning this year. Look for your teacher's experience description to be posted in late January, with ticket sales February 3-10, and the live drawing during a special assembly on Monday, February 10. For more information, contact Rosie McAuliffe, VP of Fundraising Events, SEES PTO, at seesfundraisingevent@gmail.com.

SEES 2014 Country Fair

New Year, New Campus By: Priyanka Athalye The students of San Marcos High will be

SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 26, 2014

moving into the brand new campus as soon as

The San Elijo Elementary School’s Annual Country Fair will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 and it promises

we come back from our relaxing winter break.

to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever before! As always, we look to our amazing and fabulous community to help run the

It has been exciting to see the school being

myriad of volunteer shifts that help generate our BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR. The link to sign up will be released

built from the ground up and finally we will

soon, so please join our team and help organize volunteers for this awesome event. For more information, contact

have all our classes in the new building.

Nadia Ardebili-Soerries or Hilary Devrome, SEES at volunteers@gmail.com.

Country’s Fair Most Wanted We’re looking for a few good ranch hands to head up our Auction and Arts & Crafts committees. If you are interested in learning more about these openings or if you’re just itchin’ to get in on all of the Country Fair plannin’ …stop by our next meetin’. We’ll be meetin’ Tuesday, January 14 from 6:30-8PM in the SEES Staff lounge. For more information, contact the Country Fair Chairs, Kelly Pironti & Monee Gardner at sanelijocountryfair@gmail.com.

All of our fall sports had a spectacular season.

Girls' Volleyball and Girls' Tennis ended their seasons strong with games in the CIF playoffs.

In addition, our Cross-Country Boys Varsity team made it to State championships this season; the first team ever at San Marcos to make it to State!

They worked hard and achieved personal records, while boosting their team up to state championships.

This Month!

Our football team made it to the CIF finals for

Say good-bye to winter break and hello to 2014 with a yummy, healthy treat from Jamba Juice available right after school

the first time since 1987! On the day of their

on Wednesday, January 15. Each 8 oz. smoothie is $2 and proceeds of all sales support SEES PTO!

final game, although it was raining, parents and

On Wednesday, January 29, have a delicious dinner at Flippin' Pizza then walk across the parking lot to FroYo Love for dessert at our first SEES Dine Out of 2014. Both restaurants generously give back to our school. They're also both located in the Ralph's shopping center across from CSU-San Marcos on S. Twin Oaks Valley Road. No flyer is necessary...just mention SEES. We'd like to thank November and December's Dine Out hosts for their generosity in supporting SEES - Pei Wei Asian Diner with Menchie's Frozen Yogurt in November, and Jersey Mike's Subs in December.

Mark Your Calendars January 13 January 14 January 14 January 15

PTO Meeting 6PM School Resumes Country Fair Meeting 6:30-8PM Jamba Juice After School

January 20 January 29 January 31

MLK Jr. Holiday No School Dine Out Flippin’ Pizza & Fro Yo Love Flag Salute/Coffee Chat

friends lined San Marcos Boulevard holding up signs to cheer the team on as their bus left to take them to the game.

San Marcos has been performing very well recently in sports and academics as dedicated students and athletes become more involved in campus life. In the future, we hope to continue to build upon the incredible achievements of our students, and have a rockin’ 2014!!

JOIN US ON JANUARY 25 FOR THE SMHS OPEN HOUSE FROM 9AM TO 12PM!

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SHARE thanks Thank you from the San Elijo Hills Foundation The San Elijo Hills Foundation would like to thank everyone for their support of the Turkey Classic 2013. If you’ve been following along, you know that residents in San Elijo Hills started this annual foundation and this year joined forces with the foundation to ensure the neighborhood tradition lives on for years to come.

On the November 30, 48 San Elijo residents and friends gathered to play a round of golf in the 11th Annual Turkey Classic at Lake San Marcos Executive Golf Course. In the spirit of fun, even the most inexperienced player felt comfortable and had a great time.

Heather Walker took home the coveted title of champion with the highest score. Heather travels extensively and was so thrilled to be part of a community event that allowed her to play golf with her family and get to know people from throughout the community.

She will proudly wear the Turkey Jacket throughout the year and her name will forever

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be engraved on the trophy. In addition to the jacket and trophy, Heather won a golf lesson donated by golf pro Fred Hanover at St. Mark’s.

Matt Wilson took home the booby prize for having the lowest score. (Yes, that’s how the Turkey Classic works!). His prized was donated by the Belching Beaver Brewery a growler, gift certificate and pint classes.

Other than that - it was a good time all around. Hometown Realty was the main event sponsor, also supported by Extraordinary Conceptions, KO/ZA Law Group,

SHARE San Elijo and Dennis Capps of Mortgage Master. A special thank you to Ted Semprini at Players Sports Bar who hosted the after-party and ensured a great time for all with plenty of beer, pizza, goodies and atmosphere.

Mark your calendar now. The 12th annual Turkey Classic will be held the Saturday after Thanksgiving in 2014. And, it will be bigger and better than ever! We hope to see you there!

Contributing Writers

THANK YOU TO OUR

SHARE San Elijo would like thank all of

FOUNDER’S CLUB

the amazing people who contributed to this issue.

Priyanka Athalye, Karen Smith, Nicolas

Hometown Realty Mary Maloney & Steve Golden & Team The Jonville Team Nicolas & Jena Jonville & Team

Perfect Timing Auto Jerry Block & Team

EnBalance Lisa Gornall

Falco Creative Amy Falco

The Kitchen Skinny TK & Karen Smith

Little Car Productions Sonny Carrillo & Rebecca Condello

Mortgage Master Inc. Dennis Capps

Chris Orlando, SEES PTO, Liliane Lendvai,

San Elijo Hills Development

Debbie Lawes REALTOR, Realty Executives Grace Church

Lanni Insurance Dave & Lauren Lanni

Bev Paine Your San Elijo Hills Neighbor & Residential Specialist

Ariix Howard Kaloogian

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Karla Patino

The Hills Family Dentistry Derek & Shelly Martin

Classy Closet Nathalie Phillips

Insect & Rodent Solutions Frank & Mari Ogwaro

Jonville, Wayne Marking Karishma Sinnott,

Square Root Design Studio Brian Johnston, ASLA

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SHARE connect The View from the Top of a Happy Box I LOVE KARISHMA’S EDITOR’S LETTER THIS MONTH ABOUT

And, it has been worth every effort.

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE YEAR AHEAD TO STRETCH HERSELF -

For us, it has not been money that has allowed us to do the things we’ve done in

TO GET OUTSIDE OF HER ‘HAPPY BOX’ AND EXPLORE THE

the last decade. It’s been the relationships. The social capital we’ve collected.

UNKNOWN THIS YEAR. WHAT A GREAT RESOLUTION!

Social capital is what allowed us to provide the most amazing education we could access for our kids. It allowed us to turn our health around. It allowed us to spend

San Elijo is definitely a ‘happy box’, isn’t it? It’s hard to not be happy when living in

two years helping others do the same. It has provided employment opportunities

our little bubble here. But, it can get pretty easy to go on cruise control in life and

for our daughters and ourselves. It was responsible for starting this paper.

take things for granted.

So, as a long-time investor, I just want to share with you that every minute and Our great schools. Our safe environment. Our beautiful homes.

every dollar our family has invested in social capital here in San Elijo has paid off

It’s easy to forget that this happy box exists, not by magic, but because of the

much bigger than any financial interest. Even the investments that might have appeared bad have turned out to have great value.

people who live here that have stepped up and made magic happen. Everything from the early days when a handful of residents prevented

Anyone who studies the economy knows, we’re not

a Walmart from being built at the entrance of

out of the dark yet. Big shifts and plenty of

San Elijo to the recent passing of Prop K which

chaos lie ahead, but the best way you can

allowed for the development of the new

protect your future, your assets, your

San Marcos High School campus that opens

family, your health, your happy box….

this month - and all the community

is to invest in your community.

milestones in between both big and small.

As we start the new year, I encourage you In the 20 years I have lived in San Marcos,

think about carving out a bit of time to

I’ve seen many miracles happen, but they

get involved in something….whether it’s

weren’t magic. They were because people

volunteering at one of our schools, joining the San Elijo Hills

asked questions, voiced their opinions and got involved.

They didn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. And, they weren’t short-sighted in their visions.

Women’s Club, supporting the San Elijo Hills Foundation, attending HOA meetings, getting involved at a City level,

People were not just focused on their own self interests. They wanted to build a

figuring out how the heck to help get our town center built out in a way that

stronger community and the best possible place to raise a family - the kind of place

creates magic in our community.

that kids would look forward to coming home to well into the future.

Together we can make great things happen. So, this year, when

When we moved into San Elijo Hills in 2001, I had never been the ‘civic type’. With

someone tries to wrangle you into volunteering for something and you

work and kids, I just didn’t have the time to get engaged in my community. But, when

quickly panic because there is no way on earth you have any more time

we moved here, we decided to take full advantage of what San Elijo represented. We

to give to ANYthing, stop for a minute and remember the true value of

poured our lives into this community. We didn’t just ‘live’ here. We lived, breathed,

your happy box and how social capital can move you way beyond your

and nurtured all things San Elijo. We got involved. We started neighborhood

box to get the most out of life!

traditions.

We built a business here. We raised a family here. We invested in the future of this community. And, we traded time and cash for social capital.

Yes, we’ve had years that we cashed in on the benefits of our investment and years that we poured in, but for the most part, we have continued to reinvest that social capital over and over.

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