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A Newsletter for Crest
Volume 15 September-October 2013 Number 5
Fall’s fast approaching, the kids are back to school,
and here’s hoping each and every one of you had a
terrific summer.
If you haven’t heard by
now, our July 4th event was
a great success and fun
was had by all. Much of
this is attributed to the
many folks who stepped up
to plan, contribute, and
participate throughout the
day. Thank you so much to the 100+ volunteers who
worked to make every aspect of the event a great
success! Not only is this a fun community event but an
important one that helps to keep the clubhouse doors
open for community events.. CCA brought in around
$2,000 from the July 4th activities. This pays the bills for
the clubhouse for a little over three months. CCA
membership and dinners pay another 3-4 months or so.
and then it’s back to the drawing board for additional
ideas on fundraising to pay the taxes and utility bills.
Remember, your
membership and
community
participation is an
important component.
Speaking of events, be sure to mark your calendars
for the many upcoming community gatherings.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 2003
Cedar Fire. The CCA has planned a commemorative
event on October 26 inviting all Crest residents to
participate. See page 5 for additional information.
During the fire season, thoughts naturally go to fire
safety. Two small fires have already been extinguished
close to our Crest community, Be sure your property is
well maintained and that you read the important fire
information enclosed in this issue.
The San Diego County Library system is celebrating its Centennial Celebration. The Crest Library has teamed up with the Crest Historical Society for a presentation on the history of Crest and its library on September 24
th at 6:00 pm. See page 2 for the many
library events scheduled. (Note: date correction)
Looking for a little fun on the hill? Check out the next music night on the hill with Dave and Tom scheduled for October 5
th from 7-9:30 pm at the Clubhouse. Bring your
own drinks and snacks or donate for the snacks provided. It always proves to be an enjoyable family friendly evening with a variety of entertainment. More information can be found on page 17. Looking for a little girlfriend time? Thanks to Kathy Sawaya for coordinating an enjoyable and informative health and wellness Ladies Tea and Luncheon for November 2 at the clubhouse. See page 5 for information on how to RSVP to this fun afternoon gathering. Kids, are you interested in taking art classes at the clubhouse? The CCA is thinking of offering some enrichment after school classes for kids and is asking for your input. Also, check out the adult art class opportunity on page 8 along with other CCA news. Check out page 24 for information on Crest Church’ Harvest Festival on October 31
st and an upcoming
rummage sale on September 7th.
Mark your calendars for September 28
th
for a native plant sale at the Crestridge Reserve. It’s a great opportunity to buy water-wise and wildlife friendly plants for
your yard. While you are there, take a nice hike through our wonderful ecological reserve. See page 9 for additional events and volunteer opportunities at the Reserve Kiwanis, as always is hard at work for the betterment of our community. Check out page 19 for a list of their upcoming activities. The Crest Planning Group is looking for input on how to spend PDLC Funds for our community parks. Attend the September 9
th meeting and see page 23 for more
information on how to submit your input.
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@ CREST Library
September and October
2013
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Baby Story-time Friday’s at 10:30am
TEEN PROGRAMS
Video Game Fun! PlayStation & Wii, Afterschool Teen Crafts Fridays
Drawing for our Centennial Celebration- Art Supplies provided Friday the 6th, 13
th and 20th
Family Movie Friday’s at 2:30 pm
ADULT PROGRAMS
BASIC COMPUTER CLASSES THURSDAYS FROM 11:00-12:00 Call 619-442-7083 for an appointment
Adult Book Club
September book of the Month: Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
October book of the Month: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
Submit your comments on the book at the Library or online
At: http://crestlibrarymysterybookclub.blogspot.com CLUB DE LECTURA
Participa comunicando tú opinión en nuestro blog acerca del libro
Septiembre: Los Hombres que no Amaban a las Mujeres Por Stieg Larsson
Octubre: Memorias De Una Geisha por Arthur Golden
Family Crafts Saturdays at 11am 9/7 Knitting, 9/14 Scrapbooking, 9/21 Shrinky-Dink, 9/28 Ribbon Jewelry
10/5 Wire Sculpting, 10/12 Knitting, 10/19 Friendship Bracelet, 10/26 Card Making
Centennial Celebration: Historical Society presentation on Crest History Sept. 24th @ 6:00
Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Potluck and Loteria Game Oct. 8th @ 6:00
Teen Reading for Chocolate: Week of Oct. 15th thru the 19th.
Special Effects Makeup Demonstration on Tuesday 10/29 @ 5:00 pm
Treats on Halloween night
Banned Books Week September 24th thru 28th
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Crest Community Contacts Crest Community Assn. [email protected]
Lori Johnson
588-8806
New Seasons Church - Crest [email protected]
Kerri Lambert (email)
442-3736
Crest Black Board (Call Mary if you do not get callback from Kathy in 24 hours)
Kathy Mary
440-6097
447-7199
Clubhouse Rentals [email protected] Jackie – 442-1018
Lori Johnson (email)
588-8806
Crest Fire Safe Council [email protected]
Kandhy Franklin (email)
444-4996
Crest Garden Club [email protected]
Arlene Palmer Marsha
441-0187
Crest Historical Scty. Dorothy Miller 444-0968
Crest Kiwaniis [email protected]
Jim Weselis Dennis (outgoing
708-9902 335-7401
Crest Library [email protected]
Paula 442-7083
Crestridge Reserve Cathy Chadwick 447-4715
Crest School www.cajonvalley.net
Office (website)
588-3128
Crest Sun Newsletter [email protected]
Information [email protected]
Linda Hjelle (email) Chris Seebold
440-8540
517-9838
447-5826 The Crest Sun website [email protected]
Karin Weiss (email)
579-3951
E-Crest-rians Kandhy Franklin 444-4996
St Louise Church Father Burnia 444-3076 Sub-Regional Planning. crestplanning.org
Judy Bowen (website)
440-0783
Help Lines Child Abuse Hot line (800) 344-6000
Highway Patrol: Traffic Related Abandoned Vehicles
(858) (619)
637-3800
441-4264
Sheriff (non-emergency) Alpine Station Licensing Division
Dispatch (858) (619) (858)
565-5200
659-2600
974-2020
San Miguel Fire Dst Crest Fire Office Fire Marshal Public Info Officer Fire Chief www.smgfire.org
Business office. Burn Permits Marsha Larsen Leonard Villarreal
(website)
670-0500
588-8112
660-5356
660-5359
660-5351
Adult Protective Svs Child Abuse Hot Line
(800) (800)
510-2020
344-6000
Animal Control (760) 438-2312
Auto Repair, Bureau (800) 952-5210
Border Patrol (619) 662-7321
CALTRANS (619) 688-6785
Code Enforcement (858) 694-2705
Contractor’s Board (Fraud) (800) 321-2752
Crime Stoppers (619) 531-1547
FBI (telephone scam) (858) 565-1255
Fish & Game (951) 443-2944
Illegal Dumping (858) 495-5143
Noise Abatement (dogs), abandoned vehicles, solid waste complaints
(858)
694-3741
Planning & Land Use (858) 694-3741
Poison Control (800) 876-4766
Postal Police (mail) MailFraud(877) 876-2455
Real Estate fraud/info (619) 525-4192
Road Conditions (800) 427-7623
Secret Service -Fraud Currency/Credit 557-5640
Social Services (619) 401-6000
SD Regional Center (858) 576-2938
US Forest Service (619) 445-6235
Stores and Restaurants Crest Foods Kevin pg 6 444-8132
Rainbow Farms Mrkt Mark –pg 15 444-7504
Advertisers Central Heating Charles pg 20 444-9955
Fetch Pet Care Pg – 12 ww.fetchPetCare.com
Kathy Kuts Kathy – Pg 11 447-1945 Knox Reprographics Pg 30 230-6300 LR Knight Painting Randy – Pg 18 445-4441
Notary on the Spot Betty- Pg20 820-3062
Marvelous Organizing Risa – Pg 12 231-1113
Music Lessons in Crest
Pg 18 368-3726
Mystic Canyon Massage
Barbara –Pg 14 & pg 18
606-5879
Real Estate & Loans SD Homes
Rayna – Pg 22 922-2524
San Diego Home & Pool
Jerry – pg17
655-2342
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FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT! EMAIL: [email protected] or
Call 44-Crest and leave a message
Visit www.thecrestsun.com and Click
Rent the Clubhouse
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SEPTEMBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013
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Calendar of Events September-October 2013 09/03/13 1:00 Tuesday Historical Society Meeting– Crest Library
09/04/13 5-7 pm CCA Dinner at the Clubhouse – all invited
09/07/13 8:00 am RUMMAGE SALE New Season’s Crest Church
09/09/13 7:00 PM Sub Regional Planning Group – Old Ironside Park – Harbison Canyon
09/09/13 Crest Garden Club –-Call Marsha for Details 440-1167
09/09/13 6:00 pm Kiwanis Board Meeting – clubhouse
09/11/13 5:30 pm Wed
San Miguel Fire Protection District Board Meeting - 2850 Orange Way – Spring Valley
http://www.smgfire.org/ for agenda
09/12/13 9-12 pm Marie’s Painters – CCA Clubhouse
09/16/13 6:00 pm Kiwanis Membership General Meeting @ Clubhouse – All Invited
09/17/13 5:30 - Tues 7:00 pm Tues
CCA Board Meeting (note: Date correction for 17th)
CCA General Meeting (Crest Community Association) – Clubhouse (Public invited)
09/24/13 6:00 pm Library Centennial Celebration
09/26/13 9-12 am Marie’s Painters – CCA Clubhouse
09/28/13 7:30- 1 pm Native Plant Sale – Crestridge Ecological Reserve
09/28/13 8-10 am Kiwanis Breakfast at the Clubhouse
09/30/13 6 pm Kiwanis Installation Dinner
10/01/13 1:00 pm- TU Historical Society Mtg – Library
10/02/13 5-7 pm CCA dinner - TBA
10/05/13 7-9:30 pm Music Night w/ Silva & Baird, and Others
10/9/13 5:30 pm San Miguel Fire Protection District Board Meeting - 2850 Orange Way – Spring Valley
http://www.smgfire.org/ for agenda
10/10/13 9-12 am Marie’s Painters – CCA Clubhouse
10/12/13 2-8 pm ListenLocalsd.com Anniversary Party – See page 24
09/14/13 09/14/13
9:30 – Mon 7:00
Crest Garden Club –-Call Marsha for Details 440-1167 - Veronica’s House Sub Regional Planning Group – Old Ironside
08/12/13 Kiwanis Board Meeting – CCA Clubhouse
08/19/13 6:00 pm Kiwanis General Membership Meeting – visitors welcome – Clubhouse
10/24/13 9-12 Marie’s Painters
10/15/13 5:30 - Tues 7:00 pm
CCA Board Meeting CCA General Meeting (Crest Community Association) – Clubhouse
10/26/13 8-10:00 Kiwanis Breakfast – Clubhouse – all invited
10/26/13 1-4 pm Cedar Fire Commemoration - Clubhouse
10/26/13 4-7 pm Crest Carnival
10/31/13 6-9 pm New Season’s Crest Church Harvest Festival
11/02/13 11-1 pm CCA Wellness Lunch/Tea @ the Clubhouse
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Join us in Crest for
A Ladies Tea of Refreshment Would you like to participate in a relaxing, informative, and refreshing afternoon tea and lunch in our very own Crest? Join us on November 2 at the Crest Clubhouse. Guest speaker will be Karen Clark- MA, marriage and family therapist intern. Karen will speak on “The Well-Being of our Relationships, Healthy or Toxic?”
Obtain healthy tips on yoga and nutrition
Meet local area vendors sharing their well-being expertise.
Two local vendors include: I&E HOLISTIC THERAPEDIC BODYWORKS - ILY SCELIA H.H.P, L.MT, DOULA
and MYSTIC CANYON MASSAGE - BARBARA KNIGHT, Holistic Health Practitioner, Nutritional Counselor
When: November 2, 2013 from 11 to 1 pm Where: Crest Clubhouse – 113 North Park Drive, El Cajon, 92021 Cost: $15 – includes light lunch and tea – RSVP to Kathy at 588-0869 and mail check made out to CCA to 113 North Park Dr. El Cajon, 92021 by Saturday, October 26, 2013
We all know how important it is as women to support each other and make healthy choices. If you know someone who could benefit and would like a fun, relaxing lunch, invite them. Hope to see you there. Vendors: If you have expertise in the field of health and well-being and would like to be a part of this event, please call Kathy at 588-0869 for more details. This is a good opportunity to meet and introduce your business to the community. (A small vendor fee will be charged.) All proceeds go to support the CCA.
Then and Now Commemoration of the
2003 Cedar Fire
October 26, 2013 1-4 pm @ the Crest Clubhouse
October 26th is the 10th anniversary of the 2003 fires. The CCA is planning to mark the occasion with a commemorative event to bring the community together to share their experience, to thank those who were here to help Crest get back on its feet, and to learn how to be more prepared for any natural disaster. The clubhouse will be open from 1:00– 4:00pm, with a tree planting ceremony at 3:00. We will have light refreshments and information tables from the Fire Safe Council, Kiwanis, CCA, and Noah’s Wish. We are inviting our kids to display artwork and essays describing how the fires affected them, including the good things that came out of a bad experience. The purpose of this event is to give people the opportunity to process feelings about the fires in a supportive atmosphere. The tenth anniversary of any trauma can bring up strong emotions, and people may find themselves feeling depressed without knowing why. We hope that this event will help people to focus on the future and feel good about how much more prepared we are now.
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Message from CCA President Lori Johnson Hi Neighbors! We’re halfway through the 2013 CCA Board’s term, and it’s been a wonderful year so far. Our goal was to increase community involvement and to enhance our support and service to the community. So far this year, we’ve seen both of these things happening! More people are getting involved through a variety of volunteer activities from helping out at the monthly dinners to pitching in to keep up the clubhouse grounds. We want to extend our appreciation to all of you who have given your time, talent, and funds to help the CCA continue to thrive in Crest. If you would like to volunteer in any way give us a call! 619-44-CREST (619-442-7378). Leave a message and we will return your call. The CCA Welcome Wagon is back! After a lapse of several years, we are welcoming new neighbors with a basket of information and goodies. David Burnight brought this suggestion to the CCA Board, and Jen Coates, our Vice President, has joined forces with David to get the program up and running. Thank you, David and Jen, for welcoming our new neighbors! We’re also using name tags at the monthly dinner to help people get to know each other. Be sure to wear your nametag at the next dinner and welcome our new neighbors. Are you a new neighbor or know of a new Crest resident? Email Jen Coates at [email protected] or leave a message at 44-CREST. Speaking of dinner, we’re serving Bar-B-Q chicken and fixin’s on Wednesday, September. 4th as a last hoorah to summer! All of our dinners are home-made goodness, and you can’t find a better deal anywhere! Starting this past spring, David Jones has been providing us with beautiful acoustic guitar and song to compliment the good food and great company. Thanks David! The July 4th Parade and Celebration in Nancy Jane Park was a terrific success! We raised over $2,000 to support the clubhouse.. Thanks to each and every one. I went to a garden party… The clubhouse grounds are kept up by volunteers. Right now that
means that whenever one of a handful of people has time they go pull weeds, mow the grass, trim hedges, etc. Recently Roger and Suzanne Mullins donated two yards of much needed mulch, and we got it in place in just two hours…many hands do indeed make quick work. Tom and Jackie Grace are there every month doing what they can, but WOW everything grows so fast! Last week, Jackie and I took a section and really felt like we got a handle on that small corner Jocelyn Cowles and Wayne Johansen, thank you for your ongoing help with the grounds. We would love to have a monthly garden party (sort of) to give more people the opportunity to help maintain the grounds. If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know (619-442-7378). We’ll put the call out during the week for a Saturday or Sunday, spend a couple of hours working on a few sections, and have some light refreshments. October 26th is the 10th anniversary of the 2003 fires. The CCA is planning to mark the occasion with a commemorative event to bring the community together to share their experience, to thank those who were here to help Crest get back on its feet, and to learn how to be more prepared for any natural disaster. See page 5 for more information. Health and Wellness are important for all of us. On November 2nd, you are invited to a Ladies’ Tea and Wellness event. Kathy Sawaya is coordinating the event on behalf of CCA. Check out the write up on page 5 and make plans to enjoy an afternoon of health and high tea!
CCA DINNER September 4, 2013 5-7 pm
CCA Clubhouse
BBQ Chicken Dinner
Beans Side Salads
Drink
$6 (kids under 4 eat free) Dessert $1
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The CCA Membership Drive is still underway! If you haven’t joined or renewed yet, it’s as simple as filling out the form in this newsletter and brining it, along with your check, to one of the dinners or dropping it in our mailbox. Keeping the clubhouse open is always a primary focus of CCA. Our monthly overhead is approximately $700, and the money to pay those bills comes from four main sources: Membership
dues, July 4th proceeds, private clubhouse rentals, and the monthly dinners. So far this year, we’re struggling to break even. Our dinners are netting about $100, and that much only because most of the food is donated. We’re brainstorming ways to raise funds, and we hope that Crest will support our efforts to support Crest. What can you do? Join or renew, attend a dinner, consider the clubhouse for your next party: (www.thecrestsun.com, click on Rent the Clubhouse.)
Art Classes Offered to Crest Kids?
We need your input
CCA is looking into starting a monthly art class for children! We are taking a POLL to see if parents are interested in bringing their children to the CCA clubhouse once a month to learn the value and techniques of art. The hands-on class will be taught by an art major, focusing on all types of art. The one hour class will cost between $5-10. If you feel this is something that you would like to see brought to our Clubhouse for the children, please call or email: Jennifer Toth [email protected] 619-246-9589
Art Class for Adults MARIE’S PAINTERS
There is currently an art group, Marie’s Painters in Crest for adults. They meet every other Thursday. If you are interested in additional information regarding this class please contact: Jackie Grace [email protected] 619-442-1018
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Renew your membership for the 2013-14 year. Make your check out to the Crest Community Clubhouse, mail it or bring it to the next CCA dinner. Mailing address: CCA 113 N Park Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021 Name____________________________________ Phone:_________________________________ Address:__________________________________ City/State/Zip____________________________ Email:__________________________________ Membership Level: ____Lifetime $500 _____Business $50 _____Family $35 ______Individual_____ Senior $12 (65+) I’d be interested in helping the CCA out by: _____CCA dinners _____Music Nights _____ Clubhouse maintenance _____CCA Board _____July 4th ______Let’s talk
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THANK YOU CREST! CCA Board and Members, Kiwanis, St Louise Church, New Season’s
Church Crest, Vendors, Super Raffle donators, workers and buyers, parade organizers, participants, ListenLocalSD.com, musicians, amateur Radio Club, parade participants, street monitors and street sign brigade: It actually did take a village, our very own Crest Village, to pull this off! So many folks participated. It warms my heart! Let’s not forget San Miguel/Cal Fire, American Medical Response, CHP Senior Patrol, Alpine Sheriffs, San Diego County, Parks and Recreation, Toth Insurance Solutions- Thank you for helping us through the piles of paperwork and compliance issues.
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Crest Tidbits: Want to welcome a new neighbor to
Crest? Is there a new baby in the family, a 50
th wedding anniversary or recent
retirement? If you have a line or two to share with and about Crest residents, send it to editor@thecrestsun or leave a message at 517-9838. Comments will be printed and edited at the editor’s discretion.
Welcome to Crest's Newest Resident! Leosol Ernest Scelia (Leo)
Born: August 5th, 2013 at home in Crest
(With the help of his two Midwives and Doula team!)
8lbs 6oz Congrats to
Proud Parents, Ily & Ernie Scelia
Good bye Sonora Restaurant
A local resident wrote in to share his disappointment that the Sonora Mexican Restaurant is no longer in business. Maybe something
new in the future?
Kathy Kaderabek 339 Lila Lane
El Cajon, CA 92021 619-447-1945
Full Service Specialties Hair Cutting /Trimming
Hair Styling Appointments and Walk-in’s Welcome
Call for your appointment today
Eco-Dye Art Plans are in progress to organize a one day Eco-Dye workshop in Crest. Eco dyes are created when particular leaves, stems, or flowers are tightly wrapped in fabric and put in boiling water. The plant material deposits its color leaving a permanent impression or print on the fabric. It's a simple process, yet it gives amazing results. Add embellishments and stamping techniques to create a beautiful silk scarf. If you or others you know have an interest to learn this new technique, please send an email to [email protected].
Editor’s Note: Remember the article I wrote on Luffa’s in the March April Edition of the Crest Sun? Well my curiosity got the best of me and I sent away for seeds. I now have a luffa farm! Watch out Crest for my newest entrepreneurial endeavor. Crest’s first Luffa farm; I mean how many Luffa farms do you know about? Seeds, luffa sponges, soap and what else can you do with a luffa? I hear you can even eat them but I’m not wasting them to check it out. Note: This may take a few years I only have 20 luffas at this point! But you never know! …… And yes, I know you can buy them for a buck at the 99 cent store. They aren’t Crest Luffas!
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A New Dining Experience – Food Truck Dining? Do you watch the “Food Truck Challenge” on the food channel? Maybe its time to try an entirely different dining experience. Want to check out the San Diego Food truck scene? Start your exploration here:
La Mesa Best Buy Gathering on Tuesday evening between 5 and 8 pm.
Curbside Bites http://www.curbsidebites.com/about-us/fundraising/ is a is a food truck booking service website that deals with over 250 food trucks in Southern California which sponsors fundraising and food truck events.
For a list of San Diego Food trucks go to http://sdfoodtrucks.com/list-of-trucks/
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Fire Safety has been in the minds of all Crest Folks as we continue to be vigilant of fire dangers and be prepared for any dangers that could come our way. The Crest Fire Safe Council, The Crest Community Association, the San Miguel Fire Protection District/Cal Fire, the Crest Planning Group and Crestridge Ecological Reserve groups are all working together to keep Crest safe. The above groups recently met at Crestridge Reserve. Evacuation Routes One issue that has been in the works for some time is the availability of additional evacuation routes to be used in the event of an emergency. While there are only two paved official routes off the Crest Hill (La Cresta Grade and Mt View to Harbison Canyon), newer folks to the community may not realize there are additional unpaved unofficial routes under discussion. These potential routes would be used only in the event of a disaster. Before this could be allowed there are many issues to work through such as locked gates, private property, grading issues, liability, and signage. It is the goal of these Crest focus groups to create official safe, alternative evacuation routes, which would be available in the event of an emergency. One route under discussion is the Suncrest Truck trail, a fire road which starts at Suncrest and ends up down by the Shadow Mountain area. Another route location being discussed traverses through the Crestridge Reserve. When these routes become approved, the community will be informed and be allowed time to investigate the routes for family evacuation plans. Thank you SDG&E for the $2500 Grant Award. CFSC successfully wrote and was awarded this grant which will be used to:
Help Fund our Crest Emergency “One Call Now” system. This system alerts Crest Community members by phone in the event of a fire or other disaster. Community members can submit up to three phone numbers which will be called if there is an emergency. There is a primary information number that is used as a general warning. If danger is imminent, then all numbers are called (typically home, work, emergency). You can sign up for this free service by emailing [email protected] with the phone numbers. Optionally, your email address can be added for general information messages. Email or call 619-977-1566 with your info.
Part of this funding will also help purchase red flags to implement a red flag warning in the event of an emergency. Additionally, the funds will be used to purchase signs for emergency evacuation routes as discussed above.
CFSC wants to remind folks to keep their “To Go” bag ready and current. If you need any help to know what to put in them, please email Kandhy at her email address: [email protected].
Animal Rescue in the Event of an Emergency Kandhy Franklin wants to remind residents of emergency procedure regarding animal rescue in Crest: Kandhy has a list of current names and phone numbers of folks willing to help in the event large animals must be evacuated from Crest. FEMA protocols have been set up in the area for you and your animals’ safety. As with past practice, an Incident Command Center is established for the community i.e. the Crest Clubhouse or other location away from the other agencies. If a Crest emergency location is not possible, then a mobile location is established at either Granite Hills or Gillespie Field with the Fire District, police, Sheriff, CHP and other agencies in the loop. At the last CCA meeting, Crest resident, Jennifer Toth introduced Geoffrey, who spoke on another rescue relief program called Noah’s Wish. This Sacramento based organization focuses solely on “Animal Disaster Relief. The program has certification programs that are dedicated to educating the public, animal organizations, and emergency management agencies at all levels in disaster preparedness for animals. Geoff announced an upcoming free training seminar on Animal Evacuation and procedures. The seminar designed for community leaders is scheduled for September 21 at the VFW in Lakeside.. Although this class has limited seating, he noted
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that they plan on offering additional classes to the communities in the future. For additional information on this agency go to: http://www.noahswish.org/. If you have additional questions regarding this organization, you can email Geoff at [email protected] or [email protected]
Proposition E Meeting The yearly budget review meeting of the Proposition E Oversight Committee was recently held. The public was invited to attend and submit questions and concerns. In attendance were: Gary Croucher, Leonard Villarreal, Chris Winter, Joe Ranalli, Doug Perry, Richard Fiedor and Kathy Fiedor. The budget was reviewed. Issues raised included concerns regarding additional fees being added after seven years since Prop E verbiage mentions this. Chief Croucher stated that "nothing is in the works" for another fee at this time. The issue was raised that Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn’t reflect a 3% increase in inflation in the past several years; yet, the San Miguel Fire Board have voted to raise the fee 3% every year since the Prop E was passed. The actual Prop E sample ballot was shown to all at the meeting, noting the language showed the fees would be assessed yearly based on inflation. An issue regarding hydrant maintenance was brought up, and SMFPD shared that our local firemen are working on helping with this issue, even though it is the responsibility of the homeowner to abate the weeds if the hydrant is on your property. The SDFPD personnel shared they want to do better at public outreach to Crest when folks shared that some feel we are not adequately represented. It was suggested since we are 25% of the stations, CFSC should consider having a board meeting on occasion in Crest. A question was asked as to whether our fire station is sometimes unmanned. Chief said it is always covered. If they are called off the hill, another station is called to man ours. Last was an issue regarding information on fire incidents and getting that information to the CFSC in a timely manner.
Mystic Canyon Massage
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Located in beautiful Harbison Canyon!
Enjoy a massage in a tipi from an experienced, licensed
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Services offered:
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Please go to my website for more information or call
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Serving the Community of Crest Since 1999
Check our Lower Prices and Compare Milk,
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Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
We accept EBT, Visa, and ATM
Thank you for stopping at Rainbow Farms Market And shopping on the “Hill”
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Message from SUPERVISOR DIANNE JACOB COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Contact: Steve Schmidt, 619-206-9108 – News Release 7/30-7/31/13
STATE COURT AFFIRMS WINE ORDINANCE RULING The California Appellate Court affirmed a lower court ruling that upheld the legality of the 2010 winery initiative spearheaded by Supervisor Dianne Jacob. Barring an appeal to the state Supreme Court, the decision marks the conclusion of a three-year legal challenge. “This is a great victory for vintners, wine lovers and the region’s farm economy,” said Jacob, vice chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors. “By reducing costly and burdensome regulations, the ordinance has uncorked a new collection of boutique businesses.” In Ramona, a federally-designated viticulture area, there are 20 wine-tasting rooms today, compared to one when the ordinance was approved. The ordinance was crafted to better regulate and encourage vintner operations through a tiered permit system tied to the amount of wine produced and the size of the operation. It has made it easier and less expensive for smaller wineries to open on-site retail outlets and tasting rooms. The complete ruling is here: http://bit.ly/11v6cBT Jacob is leading efforts to craft a similar ordinance to encourage microbreweries, cheese-making operations and other agriculture-based ventures in rural areas. The Board of Supervisors recently agreed to explore the issue.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY TO EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES The Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed Tuesday (7/30/2013) to expand outreach services for the severely mentally ill and to further explore the implementation of Laura’s Law. At the urging of Supervisor Dianne Jacob and Supervisor Dave Roberts, the board voted 5-0 to enhance the county’s In-Home Outreach Team program, or IHOT, in an effort to reach more adults who have resisted treatment or other services. “The expansion of the outreach program is a major step forward for the region,” said Jacob. “We are also continuing to study what it may take to put Laura’s Law into place, but if we take that step we want to make sure it’s done in a cost-effective way that will make a real difference in the lives of the mentally ill.” “I wanted to ensure that we strengthen the programs and treatment for those with mental illness and that that there are no gaps in our services,” Roberts said. “County staff will provide quarterly reports to the board so that we can monitor progress and make certain we reach these goals.” The vote followed a public hearing that included calls for the immediate implementation of Laura’s Law, which permits court-ordered, involuntary treatment for the mentally ill who refuse medication and are unable to make rational decisions. County officials and others noted, however, that the 11-year-old state law includes limitations that hamper its effective implementation. The board backed a county staff recommendation to pursue modifications in Laura’s Law while the county seeks funding to possibly put the law into effect. Staff pegged the initial cost of these efforts, along with the expansion of IHOT and other enhancements, at up to $2.3 million. IHOT is a voluntary program that was launched in only a portion of the county early last year. It will now be expanded to the entire region. Jacob and Roberts raised the issue of the county’s mental health strategy in March, convincing their board colleagues to weigh the current voluntary approach against Laura’s Law.
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The Next Crest Music Night is Oct. 5th from 7:00pm to 9:30pm in the Crest
Clubhouse Tom Baird and David Silva go back a ways in Crest. They met when David was hosting the Open Mic Night on Wednesdays at the much beloved Coyote Country Coffee
Café and Restaurant. Tom had come up to perform a set of his original songs along with other artists such as Kev Rones, Marcia Holdaway, Jeff Schmitz, Suzanne Reed, Straight Six, Don Halte, and Glenn Johnson, among others. David joined Tom’s original 4 piece rock band called I-Witness, who still practice and perform today, but Tom was looking for a more acoustic sound to perform for the coffee café scene around town. David joined Tom’s vision, and the two started perfoming 4 ½ years ago at Rebecca’s Coffee Café every 3rd Saturday night, which continues to this day. David at first began playing the bass guitar, but then switched to d’jembe drum to give their music a broader appeal. Since then the duo have added regular Music Nights at the clubhouse in Crest about every other month that always include local and “from down the hill” guest artists. Come catch this duo and their ever-changing array of guest artists at the next “Music Night”. The evenings always benefit the Crest Community Association by asking for a $2.00 donation at the door, with kids always free. Snacks and drinks are provided for a donation, and/or b.y.o.s.w! (bring your own sensible whatever) There are those who have brought their own picnic dinners in the past! You are encouraged to drop in and enjoy these evenings. The musicians always enjoy performing here. They love the more concert “air” that seems to predominate. Stay for the evening, or just a couple of sets.
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Crest Crime Report 3/15/13 TO 6/15/13
Obtained from www.crimemapping.com website
Simple Battery 200 Block Highline Tr 8/12/13 1:25 am Residential Burglary 1900 Bl Harbison Canyon 8/10/13 6:00 pm
Drunk in Public 1200 Bl La Cresta Blvd 7/30/13 10:30 pm Vandalism ($400 or more) 3000 Bl La Cresta Rd 7/27/13 1:00 pm Vehicle Break-in/theft 8200 E Block County Dr 6/25/13 12:01 am Residential Burglary 300 Block Sunnybrook Ln 6/18/13 8:30 pm
Vehicle Break in/Theft 900 Bl La Cresta Blvd 5/21/13 9:00 pm Vehicle Break in/Theft 2300 Block Cerro Sereno 5/20/13 12:00 pm Assault w/ Deadly Weapon 800 Block St George Dr 5/03/13 6:30 pm
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What’s new! Kick off the School year with Kiwanis events:
Crest Kiwanis is happy to welcome new members: Glenna Evans and Matt Smyth. A new membership orientation will be held on August 26, 2013. Golf Tournament at Sycuan Golf Resort - Time: 12:00 Shotgun Start
Join us for our 15th Annual All Fore R.E.C. Golf Tournament on September 20th at the Sycuan Golf Resort. This is your chance to have fun, join in with friends and have a great time at the best golf course in San Diego. Come and enjoy the banquet and auction event after an
afternoon of golf. Here are a few highlighted photos from last year. For Tournament or Sponsor information call Ginny Good at 619 – 441-1673. Registration form available online at www.elcajonrec.org. Our new officers for 2013/2014 will be inducted at a celebration event on September 30th at the Crest Community Center. Thank you to our outgoing president Dennis Plunkett who served two years, and his hard working board of directors. A BIG WELCOME to Jim Weselis, our new President elect, and his new board that will be installed on September 30th. If you enjoy doing things for your community, join Crest Kiwanis this year! Don’t put off “Giving Back”, helping our community one child at a time! Please ask about membership information at our next breakfast!
Welcome Back! Start the school year right by joining us for breakfast. Your participation helps us to support Crest School Students, K-Kids, Terrific Kids and programs that benefit children in our community. See you there!
Saturday September 28, 2013 October 26, 2013 Crest Clubhouse
8 to 10 a.m. $5.00
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NEED A NOTARY PUBLIC?
NOTARY ON THE SPOT CALL
BETTY JARDIN 619 820-3062
TRAVELING NOTARY AND
LOAN DOCUMENT SPECIALIST LOCATED IN CREST
A Notary isn’t something you need
every day, but when the need arises, I’ll be there on the dot!
The Alpine Woman’s Club’s
The first monthly luncheon meeting of
the 2013-2014 season is on Tuesday,
September 17th at 12:00 noon. Our
program is Laughter Matters.
www.laughtermatters.org Look forward
to interactive fun doing easy stretching
and breathing, followed by playful
laughter and ultimate relaxation!!! The
Club’s 100th anniversary is in 2014 and
our goal is to have 100 members! Please
come and enjoy good food, our program,
learn about the Club, and make new
friends. Open to all East County women.
The Club is located at 2156 Alpine Blvd.,
Alpine, CA 91901. To make a
reservation, please contact Judy Grant
(619) 445-1987 or email her at
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Out and about in San Diego County – Alpine, CA By Linda Hjelle
ROCK CANYON VINEYARDS Looking for a local Adventure? Try Rock Canyon Vineyards Wine Tasting, owned by T.J and Mona Petersen. I recently had the opportunity to attend a local music fest at Rock Canyon sponsored by our own Cathryn Beeks and ListenLocalSD.com. Rock Canyon Vineyards specializes in fine wines and unfiltered red wines. Rock Canyon Vineyards offers Tours/Tasting by appointment for a small fee, as well as private events. Rock Canyon Vineyards is actually located in Alpine -- Well not exactly in the heart of Alpine. It’s a short adventure to the outskirts of Alpine south east near Carveacre just a few miles on a dirt road. For a fun outing with a few friends, set up an appointment, pack a lunch and spend a few hours wine tasting and exploring the area. There are hiking and riding trails nearby as well as a small art studio owned by Mona Peterson, where she specializes in pet portraits in charcoal and oil. Starting in 2000 as a breeding ranch for Spanish Andalusian Horses, it later evolved as they rescued BLM wild burros. That same year they planted their first vineyard. Rock Canyon wines can be found locally at Costco, Santee, Windmill Farms and Whole Foods throughout the county. http://www.rockcanyonvineyards.com 445-4763
ALPINE BEER COMPANY
2351 Alpine Blvd Alpine, CA 91901 619-445-2337 (BEER) www.alpinebeerco.com Tucked away on a back road in a peaceful rural setting in Alpine, this is a small brewery that brews big beer—in fact, some say the best “big beer” around these days. Alpine Beer Company is open for tasting, growler fills, and bottle purchases noon to 6 pm, Tuesday thru Saturday. For tasting you can order 4, 4 oz. glasses from the extensive tap menu. Check it out; it’s just down the road. “We are a tiny brewery that makes high quality ales, lagers and sours. If you like beer, we’ll be able to find something you’ll like in our line up. From an American Wheat Ale to a Belgian-style Kreik and what we are most known for – Killer IPAs!” Also the food is great!
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5 REASONS TO USE RAYNA MACK WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IN
CREST
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Crest Real Estate Activity for June 13th
2013-August 19, 2013
MLS # Status Address Bed Bath Sq Ft Year Built Price List Date Sold Price Sold Date
130044385 ACT 250 La Cresta Heights Rd # 14 2 2 1013 1973 $39,000 8/18/2013
130025283 ACT 300 Thornton Dr # 5 3 2 1040 2005 $89,000 5/15/2013
130040192 ACT 2111 Eucalyptus Dr 3 1 1363 1971 $340,000 7/24/2013 LISTED BY RAYNA MACK130040759 ACT 458 Mountain View Rd 3 2 1386 2002 $439,900 8/1/2013
130033923 ACT 2811 SUNCREST Blvd 3 2 1649 1945 $399,000 - $449,000 6/10/2013
130044216 ACT 229 Alamo Wy 3 3 2888 1971 $425,000 - $450,000 8/16/2013 LISTED BY RAYNA MACK
130017395 ACT 2898 La Cresta Rd 3 3 2582 2006 $499,000 4/7/2013
130042314 ACT 209 Scenic Dr LAND ONLY 0.17 Acres $125,000 LISTED BY RAYNA MACK130041186 ACT 2794 La Cresta Rd 3 2 2178 1980 $579,000 8/2/2013
130036474 CONT 1605 Eucalyptus Dr 4 2 1950 1958 $308,500 5/27/2013
130032350 CONT 359 La Cresta Heights Rd 3 2 2000 1978 $360,000 5/8/2013
130041876 PEND 107 Wall Pl 3 2 941 1954 $279,000 8/6/2013 IN ESCROW RAYNA MACK130041225 PEND 2022 Crest Dr, 3 2 2009 1973 $399,000 - $440,876 8/2/2013
120043529 PEND 352 Sunnybrook Ln, 3 3 2462 1994 $460,000 08/27/2012
120057203 SOLD 1093 La Cresta Blvd 2 1 1468 1952 $199,900 11/14/2012 200,000 7/23/2013
130018864 SOLD 148 La Cresta Rd 3 3 2895 1951 $435,000 4/15/2013 465,000 8/9/2013
Goodbye Summer!
From Rayna Mack Your Hometown Realtor
619-922-2524
www.raynamack.com
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CREST-DEHESA-GRANITE HILLS-HARBISON CANYON
SUB-REGIONAL PLANNING GROUP Mailing address: P.O. Box 21489, El Cajon, CA 92021
E-mail: [email protected] website: www.crestplanning.org The mission of the sub-regional planning group is to advise and assist the Director of Planning, the Planning and Environmental Review Board, the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors in the preparation, amendment and implementation of community and sub-regional plans. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Locations rotate between the Dehesa School, The Crest Community Center, and the Harbison Canyon Community Center. Meeting agendas, minutes, locations, and planning commission documents may be found on their website at www.crestplanning.org. The website can also be accessed by going to the www.thecrestsun.com website and clicking on planning group or organizations. The May, June, July and August regular meeting of the Group would be held at Dehesa School. The following are segments from the June 10, 2013 minutes regarding Crest. For a full copy of the minutes go to www.crestplanning.org .F. ACTION ITEMS. Report on the proposed consolidation of Rural Fire and the County Fire Authority (Mary Manning). Mary reported, based on her attendance at the Rural Fire Board meeting, that the Rural Fire Protection District did sign a contract with the County Fire Authority that extends County’s services and support for Rural Fire for one year, with the stipulation that the current (or better) level of staffing at all the Rural fire stations will be maintained. The Rural Board must decide during the contract year whether to dissolve itself (which requires a unanimous vote by the Board); if the Board cannot unanimously dissolve itself before 30 June 2014, then the issue of dissolving the Rural Fire Protection District will be decided by a public vote; the Board must vote on the issue by May, 2014, if there would be sufficient time to arrange a public vote by June. She also reported that the Board members voted to reactivate the application of a suspended bylaw that allows Board members to receive a meeting attendance stipend of $100 per official meeting, for up to 4 meetings per month. Chairman Wally Riggs reported that following Planning Group direction, he contacted Supervisor Jacob’s office and asked for guidance on the consolidation issue regarding potential impacts to staffing at Harbison Canyon Fire Station and Dehesa Fire Station, but that he got no response to his request. Riggs also reported that the Jamul Planning Group chairman expressed interest in knowing about reactions of others to the proposal to dissolve Rural Fire District, and that in response he sent a copy of Mary Manning’s letter and an explanation about the unique situation for the fire stations in Harbison Canyon and Dehesa. He also reported hearing that the Rural Fire Protection District is negotiating with the Jamul Tribe about providing fire protection service for a casino, if the Tribe is successful in putting one in. 1. Announcements and correspondence. Wally Riggs announced that on 14 June 2014 the Planning Commission would conduct a hearing on the proposed Tiered Equine Ordinance. He encouraged interested persons to review the draft ordinance on the County website, and summarized key provisions for the Group: the proposed ordinance eliminates the need for a discretionary permit below a certain threshold number of horses on the property; in the Crest-Dehesa Subregion and other areas where the County Zoning Ordinance regulates horse ownership issues, the proposed Tiered Equine Ordinance allows by right a specific number of horses per acre, or requires a ministerial permit for up to 10 horses per acre, or other formulas, depending on which of four tiers is involved; no permit would be required for keeping a horse for private use in appropriately zoned parts of the County.
The following are segments from the July 8, 2013 minutes regarding Crest. 2. Proposed Open Space Encroachment, AD13-022 at 1903 Saxton Lane, La Cresta Road/Old Bend Road. Chairman Wally Riggs reviewed for the Group a proposed project required to remove several boulders improperly stockpiled on dedicated Open Space land, and the proposed revegetation plan to restore the site to its original condition as preserved Open Space. The Group briefly discussed the original residential lot development plan and the unauthorized stockpile of boulders placed in its designated Open Space. Jeff Myrick moved the Planning Group recommends approval of AD13-022, Open Space Encroachment at 1903 Saxton Lane, as proposed. The motion passed (8 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain).
Park Land Dedication Ordinance Priority List Every year the County Parks and Recreation Department asks the Planning Group to compile a list of items that our communities would like to have in our Parks: Nancy Jane & South Lane in Crest and Old Ironsides in Harbison Canyon. The PLDO funds come from park fees assessed when new homes are built or remodeled. All requested items must comply with the county’s “Active Recreation” definition. Items requested for South Lane Park will likely require a “maintenance entity” to enter into an agreement with the county to maintain the improvements, since this park generally doesn’t receive funds from the general account for maintenance. The next planning group meeting is September 9 at 7 pm Old Ironsides Park. Watch the Planning Group website or email [email protected] for more information.
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Community Worship in Crest
New Season’s Church- Crest 2198 Suncrest Blvd,
Phone: (619)-442-3736 Pastor Tony Lambert
CHURCH SCHEDULE: Prayer time: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:45 AM Monday Evenings: Ladies Bible Study @ 6:30 PM Tuesday Evenings: Men's Bible Study @ 6:30 PM Thursday Evening: Home Fellowship in Santee 6:30 Friday Evening: Home Fellowship in Crest 6:30 PM
St Louise de Marillac
Catholic Church 2005 Crest Drive –
Phone: (619) 444-3076, Fax: (619) 440-1325
Fr. Burnia Regular Weekend Services: Saturday............. 5:30 PM Sunday............... 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Daily Mass: 8:00 AM (Monday-Saturday)
New Season’s Church Crest Events Rummage Sale – September 7
th – 8:00 am
New Season’s Church- Crest New Season’s Church- Crest is having a Rummage Sale on Sept 7th @ 8:00 AM. The cost to rent a spot is $10. They can email the church if they are interested in renting a spot to sell their belongings in. There are a limited number of spots, so they need to contact Tiffany Teague ASAP. It is a first come first serve basis. Our email address is [email protected]
Harvest Festival We are having our 4th Annual Harvest Festival on Thursday October 31st. 6-9 PM. Come by and visit us for Trunk or Treating!!!! Kerri Lambert or Rae Marie Jonas are the contacts for this event.
Oktoberfest Celebrations
OB Oktoberfest – Friday October 11 El Cajon German American Oktoberfest – Sept 27-29 & Oct 4-6
La Mesa Oktoberfest – October 4-6 Encinitis Oktoberfest – Sept 22
More Festivals and more Info? www.funtober.com/oktoberfest/california
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Next Crest Sun Deadline: October 20, 2013
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