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Think Local! This month The Fountain is highlighting the efforts of local businesses and their services. Small business owners have contributed messages about their services, sharing the ways in which they are locally involved, in an effort to help us all maintain, preserve, embellish and utilize their services without breaking the bank.

San Elijo Hills Women’s Club Charity Event International Food Festival and Silent Auction Tickets are still available for the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club’s Charity Event on Saturday, September 15, at 6pm. This exciting event is for everyone in the community. The evening will feature an International Food Festival with authentic ethnic food from around the world. Dishes will represent the homeland regions of the women that have been helped by Women’s Empowerment, International.

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Back To School Anxiety Autumn is a wonderful time of year that can also bring with it an increase in work hours and responsibilities for adults; and back to school anxiety and/or depression for children.

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At The Root of it All – Relationships “You know, I think I still have a sense that no matter what you do, no matter what you achieve, no matter how much success you have, no matter how much money you have, relationships are important.” – Ed Bradley September is here. Everyone is firmly entrenched in “regular life” again. School is back in session, all of us are back to work, away from the lazy days of summer, and not quite into the thick of fall. Soon, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be upon us – the mad shopping, decorating and entertaining. But...it’s not here yet, and we don’t have to scramble for a little while, so we can enjoy the month of September, and what a glorious month it is! September still offers the promise of autumn, while delivering the weather of summer. Labor Day offers us a much needed three-day weekend, an excuse to grill, play on the beach, indulge in pizza and a pint, absorb the incredible offerings that San Diego is blessed to have.

When I was younger, September was the “month” of my birthday. As I’ve grown older, September is the month I try to escape because who needs to be reminded that they are getting a year older? I see it in the grey hair that is popping up in my head at an alarmingly brisk rate, and with the twinges in my knees that I never used to have. Do you feel that way as well? I will admit, though, that as I feel the aging process on the one hand, on the other, I am so much happier as I get older. I don’t feel like I have to prove anything to any one. I’m settled in my life, happy with my relationships, comfortable in my own skin (saggy though it may be getting in places!), and most of all, completely and utterly at peace with what I finally consider “home”. It might seem strange to people that even though I’ve lived in the United States for nineteen years now (fifteen of those in San Diego, almost eleven in San Elijo Hills), I’ve often still thought of Bombay, India, as “home.” And I still do. It’s one of my homes, and I know that my parents’ house will always be open to me. But, there is a lot to be said for digging roots into a place, and knowing full well that it is indeed, your “home”. Several things have happened recently that made me realize that I now have roots in San Diego/San Elijo that have formed over years and years, and are now deeply a part of my life here. This is what got me thinking...most of you know that I am a huge proponent of buying local. I often write about the farmers’ markets and fruit stands, and whenever possible, I give my business to a working mother, a mom-and-pop shop, a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Last month I went to my usual produce stand to buy the week’s worth of fruit. When I got to the counter to pay, I realized that I had forty dollars worth of produce and had forgotten my wallet and check book. I started to return the fruit, and Danny, who works the register, told me to take the fruit and leave. “No, no,” I said to him, “I’ll just run home and be right back.” To which he responded, “Karishma, we trust you. Just pay next week.” I was flabbergasted. I refused to take the fruit, and started to put it all back, and he very gently picked up my box and walked it to the car and said, “Liam needs his red pears, take them and don’t worry.”

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I was so touched. It struck me that not only did he know what fruit my little boy loves, he was also willing for me to walk away with my produce without batting an eyelid. That kind of thing just doesn’t happen very often here, does it? In India, my mother has a running tab at the grocery store that she settles once a month. It can get as high as one thousand dollars at the end of the month, and the grocer has never asked her to settle her tab, just waits patiently till she does, and in return, she is really good about not taking advantage of that relationship. I didn’t think I would ever have that here in San Diego, and I was so surprised when I realized that in so many ways, I do. Not just with the produce man. But with my local dry cleaner. With Andy, at French’s Nails, who didn’t want to run my credit card for $8 and told me to just wait till next time and he’d add it to my tab. With the ladies at (San-Elijo-resident-owned) Bella Bella who cut not just my hair, but also the children’s, and go out of their way to make us feel completely at home at the salon. It made me realize that buying locally, building those relationships with your produce man, the fishmonger, the deli lady at Sprouts (who sends cards to my mother in India when she’s sick!), the cashiers at the local grocery store, is what makes just another place of residence “home”. I know that the lady who waxes my eyebrows has a sister who has throat cancer and that Carolyn at the store has a son who finally married his long-time sweetheart. If you take the time to stop and chat, you learn so much about the people who help you each day, and then find yourself invested in their lives and families. It’s an incredibly symbiotic relationship that we are lucky to have when we buy locally, and support our smaller businesses.

My conversation with Danny really made me realize that even though India will always have a special place in my heart, it is now my home away from home. It’s the place that holds most of my family, and for that reason it is unbelievably special. It’s where I grew up, and where I yearn to go when I need my mother, brother, sister, grandmother. But, even though India is my birthplace, San Diego, and San Elijo Hills are where I have laid down my roots now. It’s where I’ve formed new relationships, saplings compared to the giant Sequoias I have in India, but strong, sturdy saplings with deep, deep roots, firmly entrenched in the soil, ready to sprout leaves, flowers and fruit, eager and ready to grow and blossom.

This issue is dedicated to “buying local” – to our farmers, chefs, nail ladies, cleaners, hair stylists, grocers, mom-and-pop shops, artisans, local pizza shop owners, local insurance agents and cafe owners, baristas, post office workers. We salute you, and thank you for your hard work, effort and for making us always feel well loved.

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Women’s Wisdom This networking group for women meets on the 4th Monday of each month here in San Elijo Hills from 6-9pm. Contact: Judy Foster, judy@ womenswisdom.net

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San Elijo Hills’ Moms’ Club New group for moms in the San Elijo Hills, Old Creek Ranch and Venzano. A great time to meet and socialize. Park days, field trips, play dates, scrap booking and moms night out. The more the merrier! Contact: De Anne Crossman, (760) 529-3231

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Network San Elijo! Don’t miss the Wednesday morning networking group. Network San Elijo! meets at the Peppertree Hills Eatery here in San Elijo Hills every Wednesday from 7:308:30am. Contact: Lauren Lanni, info@lanniinsurance.com Remember to “Like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/ NetworkSanElijo

LUNA Moms Club and Stroller Strides Weekly

Interested in connecting with other moms? Join the local LUNA Moms Club every Friday at 10am at the Lower Tot Lot (by water feature). Stroller Strides Class, Mon-WedFri from 9-10am. Contact: Bre Hamideh, bregetfit@gmail.com

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San Elijo Hills Women’s Club SEHWC is a philanthropic and social group that includes women of all ages. Members live in San Elijo Hills and surrounding communities. For more club information, please contact Martha Kaloogian, SEHWC President, at sehwc@ yahoo.com or visit www. sehwc.weebly.com. Remember to “Like” us on Facebook.

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San Elijo Running Club The San Elijo Running Club meets regularly for a variety of runs. Beginners to seasoned athletes are welcome. Times and locations are subject to change but you can find information about upcoming runs at http://www.meetup.com/ runningmeetup/ or contact Dax at the number below. Contact: Dax Ross, dax@larsenglobal.com, (760) 473-5621

Kid City Sports 2012 San Elijo Hills “Fall Ball” T-Ball League WHEN: Saturdays between 12:303pm (games are approx. 50 minutes.) WHERE: San Elijo Lower Softball Field Infield on Elfin Forest Rd. BEGINS: September 22, 2012 AGES: 3-6 years (some 7 yearolds ok)

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Host a Party from Start to Finish Right Here in San Elijo Hills We are so lucky to be able to host a party and never leave our neighborhood. If you want to take the stress out of hosting a birthday party, take a page out of my friend Mamta’s book. Last month she threw a party for her five-year-old son, and it all started and ended right here in the Town Square.

It’s funny because the night before she asked me if she was missing something. “This seems just way too easy,” she said, worrying that since it was such a low-stress party, that something just had to be wrong. But she worried for naught, because it was an excellent party, and required very little effort on the part of the hosting family. This is how you do it: Call ahead to A Colorful Universe and book your day and time. Pick a variety of ceramic objects within your budget, and at the party, the children get to choose the one they want to paint. Some of the options available at the party included lions, giraffes, elephants, mugs and turtles. The staff at A Colorful Universe is helpful, kind, always on hand to clean up a spill, offer some painting advice, and keep all the kids organized and well looked after.

Need volunteer coaches, please contact if interested!

Pick up a menu at Hendo’s and peruse at your leisure. Then when you arrive at A Colorful Universe on the day of your party, place your order at Hendo’s. Our party started at 5pm, and dinner was served at 6pm. Children and parents were fed salad and a variety of pizzas.

Mamta brought drinks, paper products, napkins and a cake knife to the party. You also have the option of running to Albertsons to buy those just before the party starts.

Order your cake at Albertsons – Mamta’s son had a vanilla cake with chocolate filling, and an “Avengers” themed picture on the top. They even took a picture of her little boy and had it airbrushed onto the cake. Very cute!

Here’s another option – take a stack of candles over to Yogurt Utopia and let each child pick their own fro-yo and toppings. Stick a candle in each bowl, perhaps two for the birthday child, and sing a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday.” Partying local has never been this easy. If you have wanted to do something other than pizza, call ahead to Cafe REN. They would be thrilled to host your next party as well, and take the thinking, work, dishes and stress out of your special day.

It’s a wonderful time to live in San Elijo Hills. Remember the days when the gas station minimart was all we had? Not any more! Enjoy the local stores and support our small business owners. The best part of this story is that you get wonderful services at reasonable prices, all right at your doorstep!

Fall Classes on San Elijo Lower Softball Field: Saturdays, 9/811/17: 9-9:40am (3- 6 years: 4 weeks soccer, 4 weeks t-ball), 10-10:40am (3-6 years, 2 weeks of each sport: soccer, football, basketball, t-ball), 11-11:40am (24-36 months, 2 weeks of each sport: soccer, football, basketball, t-ball) Mondays, 9/10-11/26/12: 9:3010:10am(3-5 years, 2 weeks of each sport: soccer, football, basketball, t-ball) Thursdays, 9/13-11/8/12: 9:3010:10am 3-5 years), 2 weeks of each sport: soccer, football, basketball, t-ball) Register online or mail in form from the website

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Ainsleigh Douglas Sixteen members of San Dieguito Synchro participated in the U.S. Age Group National Synchronized Swimming Championships in Oxford, Ohio from June 22-26. This competition is the world’s largest synchronized swimming event. Competing against the top synchronized swimmers in the nation, San Elijo Hills’ resident Ainsleigh Douglas earned two spots on the 11-12 Age Group National podium with 6th place in figures and 7th in solo.

Ainsleigh will be a 7th grader at San Elijo Middle School this fall. She has been a synchronized swimmer for the past five years and this current placement in the

National Finals is a testament to her hard work and determination. Congratulations, Ainsleigh!

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calendar September 1-September 5, Del Mar Races, www.dmtc.com

September 9, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 10am-2pm

September 21, San Diego Festival of Beer, 6-11pm, www.sdbeerfest.org

September 1, Julian Grape Stomp Festa, 11am-7pm, www.julian.ca

September 11, 7pm, San Elijo Hills Women’s Club (SEHWC), sehwc@yahoo.com

September 22, Trendy Tots Courtyard Sale, 8am-1pm, www.san-marcos.net

September 1, Little Italy Mercato, 9am-1:30pm, www.littleitalysd.com/mercato/

September 12, Encinitas Taste of Main Street Festival, 6-9pm, www.encinitas101.com

September 22, Little Italy Mercato, 9am-1:30pm, www.littleitalysd.com/mercato/

September 2, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 1 0am-2pm

September 12, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 3-7pm

September 22-23, Carlsbad ArtSplash, 10am-6pm, www.carlsbadartsplash.org

September 5, 7:30-8:30am, Network San Elijo!, info@lanniinsurance.com

September 12, 7:30-8:30am, Network San Elijo!, info@lanniinsurance.com

September 23, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 10am-2pm

September 5, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 3-7pm

September 12, WISE Meeting, 6:30-9pm, shawna.psychic@roadrunner.com

September 6-9, Art San Diego, 12-5pm, www.artsandiego2012.com

September 12, Daddy and Me Storytime, 6pm, San Marcos Library

September 26, Daddy and Me Storytime, 6pm, San Marcos Library

September 7, Clay Colton Band at Woodland Park, 6:30pm, www.san-marcos.net

September 14, 10am, Lower Tot Lot, LUNA Moms Club, bregetfit@gmail.com

September 26, 7:30-8:30am, Network San Elijo!, info@lanniinsurance.com

September 7, 10am, Lower Tot Lot, LUNA Moms Club, bregetfit@gmail.com

September 16, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 10am-2pm

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on your doorstep 2012 is Looking Good for San Elijo AYSO

To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives!

Record Setting Registration There are now over 825 players registered in our Region exceeding last year by over 10 percent. We continue to grow in all of our programs and all of our divisions. In our Core program we have about 710 players and 100 of those will be in our exciting new U5 Jamboree. On the club side of AYSO, our Matrix program grew to 8 teams with 110 players.

U5 Jamboree San Elijo AYSO Region 1505 is implementing one of the final pieces of the AYSO National Coaching Program: the U5 Jamboree. San Elijo was one of the first Regions in the Area to implement small-sided games in all the divisions below U14, another key component of the National Coaching Program. All of these changes are in support of one of our six philosophies: Player Development. Parents will be directly involved with their players in the Jamboree, being guided by Professional Coaches in all the training sessions. The Saturday morning training session will consist of approximately 35-40 minutes of teaching some basic soccer skill each week. This will be followed by a 25-30 minute short-sided game. We are extremely excited about this new program and look forward to its implementation.

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San Elijo Matrix The San Elijo Matrix teams have enjoyed some early success during the summer tournament season. The Girls U10 Blue brought home the Championship in the San Diego Open tournament (see accompanying article). The Boys U10 won the Manchester Cup earlier this summer. We have had several finalists as well. The Boys U12 team was a finalist in the San Diego Open and the Rady Children’s Charity Cup. The Girls U13 Blue had a strong finish in the Carlsbad Cup as a finalist. San Elijo AYSO will enter its eighth season this fall. Thank you to the entire community and surrounding neighborhood for your continued support of a great youth sports organization. See you on the pitch!

San Elijo Matrix GU10 Blue is Awesome By: Rylee Hickey My soccer team, the awesome San Elijo Matrix GU10 Blue, won the San Diego Open Tournament last weekend! My favorite part about the tournament was winning the championship, but it wasn’t easy! We played two good teams on Saturday, but still ended up winning both games. On Sunday, we won our first game, which put us in the finals. This is where it started to get really rough‌at the end of the first half, we were losing 4-1. Our coaches gave us a great pep talk to keep our spirits up, but we were still down in points with 7 minutes left in the game. That’s when it all changed. We kept them away from the goal and we scored once, twice, and finally three times to tie it up in the last seconds!

The game went into overtime (two five-minute halves played like a mini-game, the team with the higher score when the time ran out would be the winner). We scored first. But, then at the end of the second half, they scored...the overtime game ended in another tie! The game went into a shootout. This was my favorite part. We cheered through blocks, misses and scores – we stuck together and we never gave up. After four of us shot, the other team couldn’t catch up. We won! We each got a medal and our team got to take home the big trophy – as well as a great story to share. GO SEH MATRIX BLUE!

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Shopping, Eating, Living – At Your Doorstep and In Your Backyard Since we dedicate this issue to all the small businesses that surround us, we would like to point you to different places you can go right here in the neighborhood, or just a few minutes away, for various needs and desires you may have. Many of these are owned by San Elijo residents – wouldn’t it be wonderful to support our neighbors!

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300 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, (760) 744-3831 (owned by San Elijo residents the Tilley Family).

Drycleaners At your doorstep

Hair Salon

Windmill Cleaners

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Silk Hair Salon

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Continental Cleaners

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Minjares Family: Flippin Pizza

295 Rancho Santa Fe Dr., San Marcos, (760) 744-2983

Sinnott Family: Uncle Tony’s and Pizza Port

Produce Stand/Farmers’ Market

Searle Family: Pizza Nova and Pizzicato

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Sumner Family: Pizza Port Cornell Family: Station Pizza Bruno Family: Pizza Port

Bella Bella Salon and Boutique, 339 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, (760) 943-7311 (owned by San Elijo resident Susan Gaudino)

Children’s Boutique

CSUSM Farmers’ Market, Wednesdays from 3-7pm, Sundays from 10am-2pm

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La Costa Fruit Stand, on the corner of La Costa Ave/ Saxony

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Childish Couture 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., E-30, Encinitas, (760) 230-6000 (owned by San Elijo residents Diane DeMarino and Erika Patron)

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(delivers to San Elijo as well) Flippin Pizza 574 E. Mission Road, San Marcos, (760) 798-2246.

Pizza Nova 574 E. Mission Road, San Marcos, (760) 798-2246.

La Costa Orthodontics 3257 Camino De Los Coches, (760) 479-9883 (owned by San Elijo resident Bernadette DeSantos)

In your backyard

La Costa Coffee Roasting 6965 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, (760) 438-8160.

E Street Cafe 128 W. E Street, Encinitas, (760) 230-2038.

Beer/Wine At your doorstep

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Players Sports Bar 328 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, (760) 736-4272 (owned by San Elijo residents, The Semprini Family)

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Organic Steam Clean by Leo (resident owned), (619) 827-2295, www.organicsteamclean.com.

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Raggedy Ann and Andy Pacific Preschool In your backyard

Christ Presbyterian Preschool, 7807 Centella Street, Carlsbad, (760) 753-4513.

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Your Local Baristas Do you drink coffee every day? What do you know about these Baristas at Starbucks? We can tell you that they are Holly (left) and Caitlin (right), but we would love to know what you know about them. Next time you stop to grab your morning pick-me-up, stop and ask them about themselves, and then let us know what you find out. Email me at karishma@fountain-inc.com, or visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/sehfountain. There are so many people in our neighborhood that make our lives easier every day. They make our coffee, make sure our mail gets sent on time, dry clean our clothes, make our pizza or salad. They always ask how your day has been, how the kids are doing, and stop as they take each order to ask a question. So, let’s turn it around – let’s find out about them. What do they do when they are not working? Are they married? Do they have children? As a community, let’s support and appreciate the people in our neighborhood, the people that we meet each day.

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Using the exclusive advanced TutorAid Curriculum, Tutoring Club maintains a low student-to-tutor ratio and provides qualified instructors committed to each child’s success. The Club pinpoints problems and corrects them, motivates each student to keep progressing, and confers with parents and classroom teachers to keep them aware of the student’s progress. Among Tutoring Club’s offerings:

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on your doorstep San Elijo Women’s Club San Elijo Hills Women’s Club Charity Event International Food Festival and Silent AuctionSaturday, September 15 Tickets are still available for the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club’s Charity Event on Saturday, September 15, at 6pm, at the beautiful home and gardens of Faye and Dennis Capp, 1568 Clifftop Avenue, San Elijo Hills. Proceeds from this year’s fundraiser will go to Women’s Empowerment, International, which provides business loans for the world’s neediest women. www.womenempowerment.org This exciting event is for everyone in the community. For only $25 per person (tax deductible), grab your foodie friends as well as those who love to taste wine. The evening will feature an International Food Festival with authentic ethnic food from around the world. Dishes will represent the homeland regions of the women that have been helped by Women’s Empowerment, International: Middle Eastern, Central American, African, and Asian. Feast on authentic sambusas handmade by Hassno from Somalia, and Club members will be preparing many other international dishes for this delectable food fest!

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The Silent Auction will contain items from local businesses, includB&B Stay in Julian A Round of Golf For Four Moonlight Theater Tickets Wine Varietals Restaurant Certificates Cooking Classes Handmade Quilts and much more!

The food and wine will be flowing and the tax-deductible ticket price of only $25 per person makes this date-night activity affordable for everyone! Join us to feel like you are at a Tapas Bar surrounded by all your neighbors, gathering for fun and to help those in need. Please mark your calendar now and email sehwc@yahoo.com to reserve your tickets, or, just show up that night and join the fun. For more information on the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club, please visit www.sehwc.weebly.com and Like us on Facebook!

A Fulfilling Experience – Food Packing at The Angel’s Depot On July 10, the SEHWC experienced what it’s like to pack a one month’s supply of nonperishable food for 800 needy senior citizens at The Angel’s Depot – and it was amazing. The Angel’s Depot (www.angelsdepot.org) is one of the non-profit organizations supported by the SEHWC. They provide food to over 900 seniors in San Diego County who are living below poverty level, which is less than $950 per month. Every month, these boxes are packed at The Angel’s Depot site near the new Target off of Palomar Airport Road, and delivered to distribution points around the County for qualified seniors to pick up. Each box is nutritionally balanced and contains a sufficient supply of food for one person to last one month. Over 30 club members, including some of our families, volunteered to participate in the July packing. We each took our place at one of the packing stations that had hundreds of crates of non-perishable food stacked up behind them. As the boxes rolled around the conveyor belt, we placed our food group into a box and pushed it along to the next volunteer who was filling it with another food group. Once the filled boxes reached the end of the line, they were taped shut and placed on large pallets for transport. Nikki Purcell, one of our members, realized after the packing that she had just placed 1,800 cans of food into 800 boxes in one short hour! Even though it was only one hour of work, it was jam-packed with action as the boxes rounded the turns on the belt, filling up with mostly-donated food for seniors who really depend on them. Our hands-on insight into this well-orchestrated process at The Angel’s Depot helped us to truly appreciate the scope of what this organization is doing for our community. Ms. Susan Hall, the Founder and Director, has created a professionally-run organization that helps an enormous number of people each year, and the SEHWC is extremely proud to be associated with them. Following the food packing, one of our members, Freddi Pakier, hosted dinner at her home where we enjoyed her delicious and healthy food, relaxed and reflected on the evening. For more information on the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club, please visit www.sehwc.weebly.org

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL “Where Your Child’s Spirit Can Soar”

SEHWC Scholarship Winner Starts at UCSB Ms. Paige Lucus is a San Marcos High School graduate and recipient of the 2012 San Elijo Hills Women’s Club (SEHWC) Scholarship. Paige will begin her first year at the University of California at Santa Barbara this month. She has become an honorary member of the SEHWC and is looking forward to her freshman year at UCSB. The SEHWC extends warm congratulations to Paige and all the best wishes for a fulfilling and successful year!

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of San Marcos continues to make significant progress maintaining, improving and expanding our local roads. This focus on the quality of our infrastructure not only heads off costly future repairs, but also makes real improvements by enhancing traffic flow and addressing areas of congestion. Here is a brief update on some major road projects that are currently underway. Borden Road Extension And Bridge Project Begins

In July, the city initiated a long-awaited traffic improvement project that will connect Borden Road between Twin Oaks Valley Road and Woodward Street. The $5.6 million project, which is funded with TransNet dollars, will ultimately improve connectivity for motorists and pedestrians, helping to reduce flooding in the area and improving emergency access.

Construction of a new bridge will make the road connection. The bridge will include traffic and bike lanes and a multi-use trail on the south side. There will also be repairs made to deteriorating pavement from Vineyard to Borden Road. Sr-78 Improvement Projects Nearing Completion

The cities of San Marcos and Escondido, Caltrans and SANDAG are working together to address the bottleneck at the SR-78 and the Interstate 15 interchange. The west half of the existing Nordahl Road bridge was demolished in late July in order to allow further construction of a new interchange bridge. The new Nordahl Road interchange bridge, which is expected to be completed this fall, will increase overall vehicle capacity and

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To further help traffic circulation, the city is also continuing its work on the SR-78 eastbound auxiliary lanes. Current activities include the construction of retaining walls along Barham Drive east of Woodland Parkway and the widening of the Mission Road Bridge to accommodate two new lanes that will help open the area during peak commute times. San Marcos Streets Get A Slurry Seal

The City of San Marcos has announced that several streets in the community will receive a slurry seal in the coming weeks as part of the city’s ongoing commitment to maintaining our roadways. The application of a slurry seal significantly extends the life of existing pavement by protecting the undersurface from the effects of aging and the environment. (Think pothole prevention.)

The bulk of the work will take place over four weeks beginning in early September. While the work may cause some minor traffic delays, the shortterm inconvenience will have a significant positive long-term impact on the lifespan and condition of our roads.

Detailed maps and work schedules will be available once construction starts on www.san-marcos.net under “What’s New,� then “Traffic Alerts.� Residents may view these maps and schedules to find out the exact dates of the effected streets. Door hangers will be placed on all residences located near the streets receiving slurry sealing. In addition, temporary no parking signage will be placed on streets 48 hours in advance of the work start date. These road projects are just a few ways that San Marcos is working to keep our infrastructure strong and our traffic moving.

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September 1, 11am-7pm, Every September, the Julian Grape Stomp Festa celebrates the harvest of the grapes at the Menghini Winery in Julian. There are two barrels for stomping – one for adults and one for children. Tons of grapes are poured into barrels, and stomping, wine tasting, food and crafts are guaranteed to keep you busy and happy. For more information, visit www.julian.ca

September 12, 6-9pm, Participating restaurants will offer delicious samples of a vast variety of food. There will be 36 different taste sensations. Tickets are strictly limited. To purchase tickets, visit www.encinitas101.com

Art San Diego September 6-9, 12-5pm, Art San Diego 2012 returns with the 4th edition of the fair, located at The Balboa Park Activity Center. The theme of this year is “New Art City� and will include districts, each with its own character, in the following disciplines – contemporary art, contemporary product and furniture design, mid-century and modern art. For more information, visit www.artsandiego2012.com

La Jolla Rough Water Swim September 9, 9am, This summertime tradition since 1916 brings over 2000 swimmers to La Jolla Cove, ranging in age from 5-85. To register, visit www.ljrws.com.

Tequila Trail - The Taste of Old Town September 9, Sample Mexican dishes from 10 of Old Town’s best restaurants. Purchase your tickets through Brown Paper Tickets. Bring your e-ticket/receipt to the will call tent to pick up tickets. Visit www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com

San Diego Festival of Beer September 21, 6-11pm, The streets of Columbia and B will be taken over by beer and food vendors with over 60 participating breweries coming forth to share their brew. Part of the proceeds from this event goes towards fighting cancer. For more information, visit www.sdbeerfest.org

Carlsbad ArtSplash September 22-23, 10am-6pm, Right by LEGOLAND, ArtSplash is an exciting chalk art festival, whose goal is to raise money for arts and music in North County Schools. Visit www.carlsbadartsplash.org

The Del Mar Scream Zone September 28-October 31, Prepare to be scared! The Del Mar Scream Zone has moved to the creepiest part of the Del Mar Scaregrounds, the Green Lot. Get ready for the Haunted Hayride, New Chamber of Chills, and the House of Horror. Bloodcurdling scenes, fiends, apparitions, and endless tunnels of terror await you! Visit www.thescreamzone.com

Restaurant Week September 16-21, From September 16-21, experience cuisine that tickles your tastebuds and isn’t heavy on your wallet. Restaurant week features discounted prix fixe menus from 180 different restaurants all around San Diego County. Lunches range from $10-20 and dinners from $20-40. If you want to stay in your backyard, some places to try are: Bentley’s Steak and Chop House Casa de Bandini Firenze Trattoria

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SEES Cash for Kids A cash drive benefiting our students. There are many levels of prize incentives for participating and, please don’t forget to ask your employer about corporate matching! Online payments, credit cards, cash and checks will be accepted. Help us meet our goal of $30,000! Information can be found on the school website.Â

Welcome to Fall. On Wednesday, September 19 from 6:00 to 8:00pm we are going to kick off our activities with SEES Night with SAM. SEES Night with SAM is a family fun and interactive night showing kids (and adults alike) how much fun SAM (or as he is better known, Science and Math) can be. During the evening, kids will have a chance to learn about how Science and Math play a role in most everything around them while playing and having fun. We guarantee that you will leave with a better love for SAM, and maybe something extra sweet from the “PIâ€? table at the end of the night. Â

San Elijo Elementary Oktoberfest! The 5th Annual San Elijo Elementary parent event will take place on October 6 from 6:00 to 10:00pm at Cafe REN! The evening will include local brews, wine, German fare, music, live and silent auction, plus the return of our very popular wine wall. Everyone is welcome to join our SEES parents and teachers as we move our event to Cafe REN this year. We encourage our San Elijo neighbors to join us in support of SEES! We are excited to be keeping it local. Tickets are $45 per person and will be available on our website: www.sanelijoelementary.org We would love the whole community to come. Great chance to meet new parents and a great excuse to get away! Any questions, please contact Rosie McAuliffe and Ilana Huff at seesfundraisingevents@gmail.com

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It seems like only a few days ago we were all excited to begin our summers, and now those days have come to a close all too soon. School resumed for most of us on August 20, and for students starting new schools, it’s the beginning of a new chapter. I am now a freshman at San Marcos High School. Before school began, I personally was so excited to start a new school with different teachers and more friends. I couldn’t wait to learn a whole new curriculum with classes I had selected for myself. I had the opportunity to decide what was best for me and I couldn’t wait to embark on the path I had chosen. This new school year can be a success for all of us and it is a chance to begin something new. All of us have different interests and passions and many more are still to come into our lives. I think we all have to change our perspective on what we like and don’t like to be able to step out of the box and do something bold and original. I think a practical example of what I’m trying to say can be seen in this year’s Olympic Games. Michael Phelps had a dream to be a “first.� He wanted to achieve a new world record in swimming and be set apart from all others in his league. Not only did he do that, he actually swam up into

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people in your neighborhood The Hone Family – Ioana, Natalie, Justin I almost wish I could save the story of the Hone family till the Valentine’s Day issue of The Fountain. I love a good romance, and I’m always looking to share a real-life story of how people meet, and this is as good as anything you will read in a really great novel. Just to be fair, I had Justin tell me his side of the story, and Ioana tell me her version of how they met and got together. Both tell it the same way. It was 9th grade. Really, 9th grade French class, and Justin had his eye on Ioana. Sadly, Ioana had a crush on Justin’s best friend, Scott (and as Justin says, with Scott’s 6’7� height, dark hair and blue eyes, Justin didn’t stand a chance), and Ioana and Scott and Justin and another girl went on many a double-date, none of which seemed to work out. Come 10th grade, Justin was more interested in Ioana, and she wanted nothing to do with him. “I wouldn’t call it ‘stalking’,� he says, “just persistence.� The stalking, persistence continued for a while, but things didn’t really change until Ioana moved from Redlands to La Jolla. Sometime during a weekend in May of their senior year, something clicked in their relationship, and Ioana and Justin officially became “a couple.� They dated on and off through college, and their relationship solidified when they both worked at a company in Irvine after graduating. Working together was a wonderful, if stressful, learning experience, and somehow through it, Justin and Ioana found the balance they needed in their relationship. On a trip to London and Paris, they got engaged in Hyde Park on the third day of their vacation. It is, to my romantic mind, an “aaahhhh� moment, with Justin proposing at a bench in Hyde Park when the sun fortuitously made its way through the clouds, rain and snow that London is so well ! known for.

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Scrapbooking the Memories of Summer The Fountain asked our resident expert of all things, Stephanie Garrison, to help guide us through the process of scrapbooking summer memories. As always, in her perfect, entertaining way, Stephanie has summarized and explained this so as to make it seem less daunting, and infinitely do-able. Best of all, she shops local! – Editor’s note If your family is like most, you probably have a ton of memories – and photographs – of all your summer adventures. So why not take the time now to compile an album and share all the good times you’ve been having? In this increasingly paperless society, sometimes it’s nice to stop by and flip through the pages of our past, no matter how recent – or distant! Scrapbooking is really the art of highlighting personal stories – capturing fleeting moments in time and making them concrete. The past five years have seen an explosion of the craft’s form, as it borrows techniques, tools and materials from other artistic endeavors such as card-making, sewing, even papercutting and origami! What this means is although you can start out with an album, some sheets of paper, stickers, embellishments and a stack of photos – what you do with these items is your business! Never paper crafted before? Big box retailers and online sites do carry the supplies. But if you’re new to the field, have questions, or want a sense of what can be done before you start, shop local. Boutiques usually have owners who know their stuff and are passionate about creativity. Two local stores I visit for supplies – and advice – are Ever After Scrapbooks (1954 Hacienda Drive, Vista; (760) 630-2767), a sunny emporium of all things scrapbooking; and Gee Gee’s Stamps ‘n’ Stuff (2965 State Street, Carlsbad; (760) 729-1779), which has scrapbooking, altered art, paper-cutting products and more. Both are literal mom-and-pop shops with a great selection, employees that craft, too, and feature classes from beginner to advanced. Take the time out to visit them and get inspired!

ect – that way you’ll know how much room is left for the paper’s pattern, any embellishments, and accompanying text and tag lines/headlines. Now that you’re creating your layouts, think about interesting graphic design or art cues that could be used. Be imaginative in what your scrapbook can be: is there a work of art, magazine, book cover or website that you adore? What theme would suit the subject? How cool would a video-game package be for a boy’s day hanging out, or a movie poster for a girl’s birthday party? Maybe your spouse has a favorite record album cover that would be fun to redo in their image. You don’t have to follow rules – only your heart’s desire! Think of this as cut and paste for big kids. It’s your work of art – so you say what goes. For the more digitally-inclined, you can also scrapbook in a virtual fashion using software to design the pages, and a service to print out your album – in fact, Costco now has the capability to print in a 12x12” size – the industry standard for paper scrapbooking pages. Many parents are discovering just how easy it is to use popular photobook sites such as My Publisher, Mixbook, Shutterfly and Snapfish. Just upload your images, make your choice of template, theme and book style, customize it et voilà – instant memories in a professionally-bound form. Whether you build each page of your scrapbook by hand or online, it’s always a great idea to preserve your family’s experiences for future posterity. In fact, a family album is a great activity to collaborate on. Have each member pick out the photos they find most meaningful, and get them to write summaries in their own words. As the kids grow, these remembrances become all the more important. Down the road, you’ll be glad you took the time out to capture them.

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Making Family Dinner Fun – Really? Family dinner is supposed to be a magical time – a time where everybody gathers around the table, shares something about their day, engages in a stimulating conversation, and enjoys a fabulous meal together. A time where everyone cleans their plate and walks away from the table feeling nourished and connected, right?

When TK and I realized this – we decided it was time to ‘reclaim dinner’ at our house. So, we made a conscious effort to eat at home just one more time each week. We reserved one night a week to experiment with a new recipe, make real food that we prepared ourselves and cut back on eating out. And you know what? Magical stuff started to happen.

Yeah, on what planet? Seriously. With sports, homework, late nights at work…it’s a trick to get everyone gathered around the table these days, isn’t it? And, even when you do gather around – if your house is anything like ours was… I couldn’t get our youngest to sit still. I couldn’t get either of our kids to ‘eat their vegetables’. No one liked the same things. And, to top it off, my husband TK, was forever on some kind of diet. Trying to meet his dietary restrictions and keep the kids happy, too? Impossible. There was a point in my life where the question ‘What’s for dinner?’ became one of the most dreaded questions of the day. I knew that whatever answer I gave, someone would be disappointed. All of these issues led to a trend at our house, eating out. In fact, at one point, we were eating out four nights a week. Turns out – we weren’t alone. Did you know that today Americans are eating nearly 50 percent of their meals out? This trend is leading to a lot of health issues. But, beyond that, it’s also having an impact on our kids and our families.

We started looking forward to that night. The kids were trying new foods. We discovered some new family favorites that all of us loved. And, that one night a week – eventually turned into two nights. Then three. Then four. Before long, we realized we were having that ‘family dinner’ everyone envisions – a magical time that draws all of us together each day. Today, even at 15 and 19, our daughters always make a point of being home for dinner. I can’t begin to tell you how good it makes me feel as a mom to have my family gathered around the table each night – even just for 30 minutes. That one night of family dinner was one of the best decisions we ever made as a family. You should try it. In fact, September 24 is Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children (www.casafamilyday.org). What a great excuse! To help you out, TK and I are launching a 30-day challenge with support, inspiration, recipes and fun. It’s totally free to participate. Just visit www.reclaimdinner.com for details. And, let’s all share the fun of family dinner together.

communit y lifest y le : lifest y le By: Liz Co o k , H e ad Lice Patro l

Head Lice Prevention 101 Just hearing the word “lice” is enough to start most people scratching their head. We all dread receiving the notice that our child may have been exposed to it in class, or worse, sent home from school with it. Head lice have been around since the beginning of time, and can be found in both children and adults of all socioeconomic classes. Once lice are in a community, it is almost impossible to completely eradicate them. Reinfestations are very common. You can be reinfested from the same people, different people, movie theaters; any place where stray hairs have fallen onto fabric. Head lice is a commonly recurring condition, particularly in areas where many people congregate such as schools, camps and day cares. Head lice is not a sign of uncleanliness. They actually prefer well-kept hair as their ideal environment, but can be found in unkempt hair as well. Kids and teens are most prone to catching lice because they are often in close physical contact with other infested children. Infestations are very conta-

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gious, but they are also preventable. Education is key; the better we educate our children and ourselves the less the problem will occur. The best advice we can give our children is not to share their personal belongings such as brushes, combs, jackets and hats. • If you discover head lice, thorough and effective treatment is necessary to avoid spreading or reinfestation: • All household members and other close contacts should be checked; those persons with evidence of an active infestation should be treated and lice and nits (eggs) removed – recheck frequently as it is very difficult to get all nits the first time and an untreated nit can hatch up to 10 days later! • Soak combs and brushes in hot water. • Machine wash and dry clothing, bed linens, and other items that an infested person wore or used using the hot water laundry cycle and the high heat drying cycle. Clothing and items that are not washable can be sealed in a plastic bag and stored for 2 weeks. • Vacuum the floor and furniture, particularly where the infested person sat or lay. • Hire a mobile lice treatment professional, like Head Lice Patrol (www. headlicepatrol.com) to aide in the removal and treatment of lice and nits. As our children head back to school, let’s remember that taking action quickly is the best way to prevent spreading and infestation. For more information or treatment options, contact Liz Cook, owner of Head Lice Patrol, a quality mobile head lice removal company, specializing in organically removing lice and their eggs. She can be reached at (760) 613-1858. www. thefountain-online.c om

communit y lifest y le : lifest y le By: Ale xan dr a Do n n e lly, LC S W, DC S W

Back to School Anxiety

The Fountain is so excited to introduce you to our new contributing writer, Alexandra Donnelly, LCSW, DCSW. Alexandra has lived in SEH with her family since 2004 in Crestview. She has been married for 26 years and has two children and three dogs. Her family enjoys hiking on the SEH trails, BBQ’ing in the back yard and gardening. Alexandra was educated in Boston and New York and has been practicing for 25 years. Her office is right here in the Town Square. Alexandra provides individual, couples and family psychotherapy, and also runs a support group for individuals on the Autism/Asperger’s spectrum. – Editor’s note Autumn is a wonderful time of year that can also bring with it an increase in work hours and responsibilities for adults; and back to school anxiety and/or depression for children. Children who struggle with untreated anxiety and/or depression can have life-long negative consequences. The stress these children feel stems from their: (a) social interactions; (b) schoolwork; and (c) their home life atmosphere.

and ballet can be a recipe for disaster. Allow time for children to just be children using their imagination, playing at the park, walking the dogs or enjoying an ice cream cone. We all have a lifetime to learn new skills! 4. A crucial life skill: Relaxing: Knowing how to relax is as important as knowing how to study. We can forget as parents that our children need to have healthy relaxation tools. For example, relaxation breathing can be done at home or in school when they become tense. Journaling thoughts and feelings is a great tool, as well. 5. Plan relaxing fun family activities and give your children something to look forward to outside of their regular activities. It’s not only good for them it’s good for you, too! 6. Begin to help them develop problem-solving skills. Our constant expectation of “Instant Gratificationâ€? is a huge problem with our kids and society today. Help them understand that some things take thought and planning and can’t be solved immediately. Critical thinking skills are necessary for success in all aspects of life.

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2. Teach your children how to get organized. A simple math Equation: Disorganization = Anxiety! Something as simple as a “to-do list� can work wonders. Post it on the fridge to help your child keep on task and praise your child for completed lists.

If you have concerns that you or your child are having difficulty coping with any transitions in your life, please contact a licensed professional therapist to help you confidentially sort it through. Everyone can benefit from professional counseling from time to time in our lives!

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Slice of Life – Lunch Box Ideas - Part Two I know it seems way too hot to even think about hot lunch ideas for the children, but before we know it, fall and winter will be upon us, and our children will be getting tired of cold wraps and sandwiches in their lunch boxes.

When I was a little girl, my mother packed me what we in India called, “hot lunches.” Back in those days (I feel so old as I write this), we didn’t get insulated thermoses easily in India, so my mother had them shipped from Japan. It was such a thrill when it came, although I remember the thermos being gigantic, cumbersome and heavy. These days, with the double-insulated thermoses so easily available (my girls’ favorite is the one from Pottery Barn Kids, but REI and Target have some great ones too), it is easy to pack lunch for the children that actually has a chance of staying warm till meal time.

Pasta My girls’ favorite pasta is the fresh Perlini Pasta from Trader Joe’s. This pasta looks like a little purse and is stuffed with prosciutto and Parmesan cheese. Since it is a fresh pasta, it literally takes two minutes to cook in boiling water. Pack the pasta with a little pasta water and a tiny bit of olive oil in the thermos. On the side, pack a small container of Parmesan cheese. Include your favorite veggie (raw broccoli in my house) and fruit for a balanced meal. Hot Dogs I did not grow up eating hot dogs and so I’m not always thrilled to eat a hot dog myself, but recently, I have started buying an all organic hot dog from Applegate Farms, and it is delicious. It is antibiotic free, humanely raised, all natural and organic, nitrate, nitrite and filler free, and my children love these.

I will admit that I am not the biggest fan of cold sandwiches, and I can’t imagine eating a sandwich every day, and so I try never to pack sandwiches for my children more than once or twice a week. I have a few ideas to share with you, and hope that you have some favorites to share with me! First of all, here’s a tip – when I come down in the mornings, I run hot water in the kitchen sink, and when it gets to be really, really hot, I fill the thermoses and put the lid on tightly. If I have the kettle running for tea, I will fill it with boiling water from there, and it really does help keep the lunch a little more warm than if you skip this step. If you remember last month’s column, you know that we are trying to avoid “the bacteria zone”, and this extra step will help eliminate that problem. Also, all these lunches need a fork or a spoon! I know that I have forgotten to pack these before, but no worries, the children can grab one from the cafeteria in a pinch. Meatball Subs These are a family favorite. I make them a little differently when they are going to school. Here’s the easiest way to do it. My children’s favorite meatballs are the fresh Chicken with Basil meatballs from Trader Joe’s. Brown these meatballs and add 1/4 cup of chicken stock and your favorite pasta sauce, simmer for ten minutes. Do this the night before (serve it with Angel Hair Pasta), and reheat in the morning. Pack the meatballs in the thermos. On the side, pack their favorite roll, a slice or two of cheese, and, of course, fruit and veggies.

Cook the hot dogs in boiling water in the morning, and pour boiling water and the hot dog into the thermos. Put the lid on tightly, pack a hot dog bun on the side, a container of ketchup/mustard. Substitute meat dogs for veggie dogs if you’re vegetarian. Soup There really isn’t anything as delicious as a cup of soup on a cold day. My children love the soup from Sprouts, they have a yummy Italian Wedding Soup (with meatballs and kale), and Chicken Noodle is always a favorite, as well. With soup, try packing a small piece of ciabatta, or a baguette with some butter and/or Brie on the side. Some grapes and carrot sticks will round off this meal nicely. Substitute grissini breadsticks with low-fat cream cheese for a different, healthy side. There are lots of ways to make lunchtime fun. It has been years since I’ve been in school, but I still remember the thrill of opening lunch to find a new and exciting “hot lunch”. Some other ideas to think about – sloppy Joe’s (I have never had one, but friends tell me this works well in a lunch box), left-over chicken and beans for make-your-own-burritos, and oven-heated mini crunchy tacos (try the ones from the frozen section of Trader Joe’s). I hope this helps you as you navigate the daily process of trying to figure out what to put in your child’s lunch box. As I said before, please let me know if your family has a lunch box favorite, I can’t wait to hear what it is!

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