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Aviation Education Program on the Horizon in Warner Springs For the students of Warner Unified School District, Christmas came early with the gift of an airplane. The school district has plans to launch an aviation education program for its high school in the fall of 2016, and an aviation club in the elementary and junior high schools with a focus on STEM education. The plane was donated by Dr. Art Peterson, a former college president and resident of Warner Springs, who previously created a high school aviation program in Riverside. On Dec. 8, a reception and ribbon cutting ceremony was held with the students, staff and community. History teacher and pilot Scott Loefke provided the introduction and a presentation on the history of the donated plane, a Cavalier Aircraft, and oriented students to the parts of the plane. Superintendent Dr. Melissa Brown stated, “This plane symbolizes the future of our school and holds great promise — an aviation program for our
students: Warner SOAR for our high school and Warner Wings for our students in K through eight.”
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A Cavalier Aircraft plane was delivered to the Warner Unified School District and assembled to be used in an aviation education program.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Dec. 8. From left are Norm Mannery, who helped tow the plane; Karen Willat of Warner Springs Airport; history teacher and pilot Scott Loefke; Dr. Art Petersen; and representing the school district are Superintendent Dr. Melissa Brown, cutting the ribbon; board member Maria Hill; teacher Kate Boelhauf; and academic counselor Katie MacLeod. Photos Courtesy of Dr. Melissa Brown
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Winter Sports Report
By Ann Reilly Cole ~ the journal
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The girls soccer team tied their first ulian Union High School athletes match with Brawley, then went on to a began training for the winter sports decisive 4-1 victory at their next game program in earnest this month, with against Guajome Park Academy. Both pre-season matches and scrimmages games were played on home turf and that gave coaches and teams a preview with key players benched with injuries. of the challenges they will face when The Lady Eagles enjoy an early lead at league contests begin. the top position in the Citrus League On the field are girls and boys soccer and third place out of 24 teams in teams, and in the gym are girls and San Diego Section Division V. Just two boys basketball teams and a co-ed games into the season, team members wrestling team, all offering the young have their eyes on a fourth league athletes ample opportunity to develop championship in a row. healthy minds and bodies through “I think that the speed has come up the mental and physical discipline of this year,” said Coach Tyson Flack of the athletic competition. team’s initial success. Flack also pointed Cross Country out that freshmen Matilde Padilla and Representing JUHS at the State Emily Villarta have quickly risen in CIF championship at Woodward Park, ability to support the veteran players. sophomore Ethan Elisara ran a personal Due to injuries, many athletes are best of 16:44 for the 5K race, breaking playing out of their usual positions, the school record by 16 seconds and which challenges individuals but his previous personal best score by strengthens the team’s overall ability. 18 seconds. Elisara placed 44th out of “Caitlin Sanders, ‘player of the game’ nearly 200 competitors in the Division for the first match, has done extremely V race. well at picking up the torch at left wing, one of Bacteria the hardest positions on the field,” ToTal Coliforms & E. Coli BaCTEria said Flack. Flack said GEnEral minEral & GEnEral PhysiCal eresztury he hopes to inorGaniC & orGaniC ChEmiCals have all of office 760-765-0693 his players VolaTilE orGaniCs; hErBiCidEs; PEsTiCidEs cell 760-419-9949 healed and ComPlETE analysis of TEsT rEsulTs h2osmpl@nethere.com ready to per-
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form at their best when official league games are scheduled in January.
Boys Soccer Though off to a rocky start with three non-conference losses, the boys varsity soccer team has already made some important gains that Coach Joey Briese expects will bode well for ultimate success later in the season. The young team, made up of 12 underclassmen and just four upperclassmen, went into the second half of their match against Rock Academy down 4 to 0, yet with enough grit to keep their opponents out of Julian’s goal territory and from shutting them out with a final score of 4 to 1. The Eagles were able to put the ball in the goal in each half of their next game. Although not enough to top the Army-Navy team for a win, the Julian players definitely understand how to perform as a team and show the kind of improvement that will lead to a successful season.
Boys Basketball With a thin roster of just five players during pre-season scrimmage matches, the boys basketball team, under the leadership of Coach Javier Cordova, kept their game together and the point
spread on losses at a respectable “under 20.” The Eagles scored their first important win in the first game of the season against rival Mountain Empire in the home gym. Now with a fuller roster of some 12 players, Coach Cordova looks toward the goal of bringing the league title back to Julian Union High School. Focusing on the basics of running and dribbling, developing the team’s ability to execute drills during the game, and guiding each player to develop a uniqueness to his individual game are part of Cordova’s strategy to bring his team to the top position by the season’s end. Cordova believes that participation in athletics is character-building. He teaches many important life lessons and tests each individual’s dedication to achieve excellence. “I tell my players it is not about how much time you dedicate to something, but how much effort you give toward that something,” said Cordova. Kudos go to Mason Baay, in particular, whose dedication during drills and helpfulness to teammates has proven him to be a valuable leader on the boys basketball team.
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with 11 steals that gave her team defensive control and created offensive opportunity. Brehm’s aspiration for her team members is to apply the principles she teaches on the court to life off the court, continually encouraging them to work hard for what they want in life.
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The 2015-16 Julian girls basketball team breaks for some fun at an away game. Back row from left are Kaleigh Kaltenthaler, Katie Huggins and Ray Smothers; middle row, Coach Jennifer Brehm, Monse Jimenez, Savanah Brehm, assistant coach Teresa Linton and April Duro; and kneeling, Emy Gregor, Danika Stalcup and Catherine Skibinski. Photo by Tah Beresford
Girls Basketball Coach Jennifer Brehm calls her guiding philosophy for leading her team to success the “five pillars of C’s: Commitment, Communication, Control, Confidence and Connection.” Brehm believes that focusing on and collectively reaching these ideals will lead her team to greatness. Thrilled to be working with a group of terrific young ladies, Brehm supports each player in developing individual goals to gain and improve skills where needed to make the team better as a whole. Freshman Danika Stalcup contributed to a solid foundation for the Lady Eagles
JUHS has a proud history of its competitive wrestlers claiming titles all the way to state championships. Dormant for 30 years, Coach Tony Massa has been instrumental rebuilding a wrestling program at the school since 2011. Veterans Nicolas Ritchie and Alejandra Abarca lead this year’s roster, with rookies Josh Tunnell, Gregory Conitz, David Rittberg, Paige Smith, Levon Arabian and Joey Romano filling out the team. Massa believes that with effort, the Eagles can be great again and that his team is up to the challenge. “I truly believe the sport of wrestling fully supports the school motto prominently displayed in the office: ‘Empowering students to shape the future,’” said Massa. It takes courage to step onto the mat and face an opponent. Through hard
work and discipline, a successful wrestler must learn mental and physical tactics and techniques and have the presence of mind to apply those lessons in split-second decisions to overcome his or her opponent in a match. The skills used and experiences gained on the wrestling mat also apply to success in the classroom and beyond. With two meets and some victories under their belts, the Eagles were looking forward to tournament competition at Mission Hills High School in San Marcos at the end of December. Coaches and students invite the public to come cheer for the home team. For a schedule of games visit www. juhsd.org and click on the “JUHSD Activities Calendar” to find a listing of all home and away sporting events. With a month of pre-season training and competing behind them, all of the Eagles’ teams are ready to put this training to the test in league matchups, when school is back in session in January. Athletes and coaches strive for excellence and to represent their school and the community with integrity as they enter into competition. n
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Welcome to By Ann Reilly Cole ~ the journal
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or lamps to give light to the new year are customs in Italy. Italians who want to change their luck for the better will wear red underwear. In Ireland, wind from the west at midnight predicts good fortune for the country, but if it’s from the east, a hard year may be in store. The Spanish eat 12 grapes, one for each stroke of the clock at midnight, while the Japanese take to the streets eating buckwheat noodles as temple bells count down to midnight. Strauss’ Operetta “Die Fledermaus,” a comic story of revenge, seduction and mistaken identity at a high society New Year’s Eve party, is performed live in Vienna and other European opera houses on New Year’s Day. Recorded radio or television broadcasts of the operetta are aired in many locales. Locally, there is a group of hearty souls that starts the new year with a big splash by taking a leap into the chilly waves at La Jolla Shores. At 10 a.m. on Jan. 1, the La Jolla Cove Swim Club sponsors its annual Polar Bear Plunge and “Chili + Potluck.” Ramona resident Guy Buchanan has celebrated New Year’s Day by diving into the deep blue Pacific since 1996, when he became a member of the LJCSC. The event has grown from about 50 swimmers when he first started to hundreds at last count. Buchanan usually swims two miles, which takes about an hour. Some people just dip their toes or splash around a bit. After the swim, everyone enjoys a
potluck chili dinner at the shores. Julian residents Gaynor and Dominic Behan follow a custom from Great Britain called “first-foot.” The tradition prescribes that, for good luck, a darkhaired man — carrying in his pocket the gifts of coal for warmth and money for good fortune, and in his hand, salt for flavor or good food — must be the first person to enter the home on New Year’s Day. Before midnight on New Year’s Eve, everyone has to be out of the home, usually through the back door. The Behans take out a bottle of champagne for the countdown, and at the stroke of midnight, kiss the person next to them and share a champagne toast. They sing “Auld Lang Syne” and the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Carousel,” also recorded by the Liverpool band Gerry and the Pacemakers. “This is a song from Liverpool, where we were born, and the lyrics mean a lot to us,” says Gaynor. The dark-haired person (no redheads allowed for this job) assigned to let in the new year is first to cross the threshold, followed by family and friends for support and love for the coming year. Taking a break from daily routines to celebrate creates memorable moments that can enrich life. Whether a long-held and widely observed ritual or something done in the privacy of one’s heart and home, starting and keeping traditions make for extraordinary living. Happy New Year! n
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Lighting Up the Season By Annette Williams ~ the journal
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highlight of the year and possibly the most anticipated event of the holiday season is the Julian Country Christmas and Tree Lighting, held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. Folks came out to enjoy live performances, appearances from Julian royalty, a visit from Santa Claus, and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Volunteer organizer Ed Glass estimated that close to 2,000 people filled the Pioneer Museum Park for the Nov. 28 event. “It’s a really positive thing for the town,” Glass said. “One shop owner on Main Street reported that in 10 years of business, that was her best day ever!” Glass added that the shop owner’s husband is in the American Legion, and he presented a check for $1,000 to Glass and fellow event organizer Mike Menghini. “It will help cover whatever needs we have for the Christmas efforts up here, to pay off bills incurred this year or saved for next year,” Glass said. The team puts out a request for donations in mid-October, and this year, by the end of November, several thousand dollars had been raised. “The interesting thing about this effort is it’s still a money burner in terms of renting equipment. There are substantial
costs for the set-up and tear down. It’s a big deal.” Glass expressed his thanks to all of the people who contributed funds and supplied lunches for decorating team. n
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ON MEMORY’S BACK TRAIL Eviction of the Cupeños at Cupa — Warner Springs
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he Cupeño people, who had long ago split away from their Cahuilla relatives to the north, inhabited the mountains in the San Jose Valley on a small section of land surrounding the hot springs known as Cupa.They had been there for unknown generations, where they lived in two distinct villages, known as Wilakal (San Ignacio) and Kupa (Cupa), which were located near present-day Warner Hot Springs at the headwaters of the San Luis Rey River. But by 1795, Spaniards began appearing on Cupeño lands, and by 1818, they had established the mission at Santa Ysabel, and some years later, a chapel at Agua Caliente. Over the following years, the Padres attempted to teach the natives the Catholic faith, agriculture and European trades. However, this was an era of
rapidly changing times, and soon Mexico was at war with Spain. After Mexico won her independence from Spain in 1821, the Mexican legislature adopted the Act of Secularization, a political move intended to reduce the vast power of the Catholic Church that held authority over the Indians and the land. Once that influence was diminished, this Act of 1833, allowed the Mexican governors to bestow large land grants to their relatives and political friends. Following the Act of Secularization, Cupeño lands became part of two large Mexican Land Grants known as Rancho Valle de San Jose, being granted to Silvestre de la Portilla, and Rancho San Jose del Valle, initially granted to Jose Antonio Pico, but was eventually re-granted to Juan Jose Warner after being abandoned by Pico. By 1846, the United States was at war with Mexico, and the brief era of the “Silver Dons”
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control of California. Following the arrival of white settlers and the formation of the land grants, the Cupeños had to adjust to conditions previously unknown to them, as they were hunters and gatherers. Gradually, some did begin to adapt to the new culture, thus supplying the primary workforce at Warner’s cattle ranch. Some of the men did craftwork, creating carved wood objects and saddle mats sold to travelers on the Southern Immigrant Trail. The women made lace and took in laundry that they washed in the soft water at the hot springs. In 1846, W.H. Emory, a brevet major with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, noted that the
Teamsters leave Warner’s with Cupeño exiles in 1903.
stopping place on the dusty overland trail and mail route. As a result, the Cupeños found themselves caught between Spanish, Mexican and American cultures, all competing for
Indians were “held in a state of serfdom” by Warner. Some of the Cupeños refused to adjust to the white man’s ways, especially after California became a state in
1850, and the Sheriff of San Diego, Agoston Haraszthy, began requiring them to pay taxes on their livestock, despite being denied citizenship. As a result of this injustice, Juan Antonio Garra, a Cupeño chief, and William Marshall, a deserter from the U.S. Navy, then living with the Cupeños, stirred up some other Indians and organized a revolt. After they burned Warner’s buildings and killed some men and livestock, U.S. Army soldiers were ordered to Cupa and soon put down the revolt. Garra and Marshall were captured and executed. After the raid, Warner was unable to overcome the financial loss and abandoned the ranch in 1855. By 1875, President U.S. Grant
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set aside about 1,125 acres of the Cupeño settlement as a permanent reservation. President Rutherford B. Hayes rescinded Grant’s order in 1880, after the Warner and Portillo grants had been patented. Over the years, the big ranchos changed hands several times, and in 1878, John G. Downey, the former governor of California, obtained title to the Rancho San Jose Del Valle and Rancho Valle de San Jose, where he became an absentee owner. During this time, some of the Cupeños moved their homes and cattle beyond Hot Springs Mountain into Lost Valley, while others remained at the hot springs, where they were no longer welcome. By 1880, Downey began legal proceedings to have the Cupeños removed permanently from the hot springs. For more than two decades thereafter, legal actions moved forward, going all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and including a personal plea to President Teddy Roosevelt in San Bernardino. In 1901, Charles Lummis formed the Sequoya League to help the Indians. The League petitioned the U.S. government to appoint a commission that would seek a place to move the Indians after they were evicted from Cupa. After December 31, 2015
an extensive search, the commission recommended the government purchase 3,438 acres — with 140 miners’ inches of water for irrigation — near Pala for $46,230, and include another 5,000 acres of rocky and hilly public land adjacent to the reservation. This place was about 30 miles west and downstream on the San Luis Rey River of their old native soil at Cupa. A month prior to the scheduled eviction, there were threats of armed resistance by some of the “irreconcilables,” who swore they would “stay and die in their homes.” They had heard from Indians in Mesa Grande, who claimed the Cupeño resistors had 40 repeating rifles and plenty of ammunition. Cecilio Blacktooth, the Cupeños’ previous captain, told his people to flee to the hills and resist with knives. Following these threats, James E. Jenkins, a government Indian inspector, arrived to supervise the eviction, and he seemed to be favorable to the Indians. Shortly thereafter, juntas (councils) were held and were attended by a few leading malcontents. The Cupeños’ lawyer, John Brown, came from San Bernardino, bringing with him Miss Laura Cornelius (Neoskalita), an Iroquois Indian girl and descendant of many chiefs. She was a teacher in the Riverside Government Indian School, who gave a powerful speech to break the stalemate. Finally, from May 12 to 14, 1903, the eviction at Cupa was witnessed and described by Grant Wallace in Out West Magazine, dated July 1903, titled “The Exiles of Cupa.” Wallace told in great detail how 44 teamsters hired by Jenkins had to wait for many days until everything was
settled and told to “not do anything to inflame the Indians.” He noted, “The old women, armed with butcher knives, were likely to fight rather than be moved.” Nor could the Cupeños ever forgive the government officers, who had suggested bringing troops, “carrying their warrants on their backs,” to remove them. “Night after night, sounds of wailing came from the adobe homes of the Indians. When Tuesday (May 12) came, many of them went to the little adobe chapel to pray, and then gathered for the last time among the unpainted wooden crosses within the crude stockade of their ancient burying-ground. “The great four-and-six horse wagons were quickly loaded with the homemade furniture, bedding and clothing, spotlessly clean from recent washing in the boiling springs; stoves, ollas, stone mortars, window sashes, boxes, baskets, bags of dried fruit and acorns, and coops of chickens and ducks. “Amid the shouting of the teamsters, the howling of dogs, the lowing of cattle, and the wailing of some of the women who rode on the great wagons, the caravan started. For nearly three days the long wagon-train, followed by a dozen of the younger Indians on their broncos, driving a small herd of half a hundred ponies and cattle, wound its dusty way over the mesa and around the mountain roads.” Only 98 Cupeños were removed in the government wagons, but others arrived later. The 50-mile march took three days, stopping to camp at Oak Grove the first night and at Pauba cattle ranch the second night. When they arrived at Pala on May 14, they were set
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Auld Lang Syne
A Folk Song for the Ages By Ann Reilly Cole ~ the journal
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t midnight on New Year’s Eve, bands around the globe will play the old Scottish folk tune “Auld Lang Syne,” while revelers pause from their excitement to sing or hum along, reflecting on the year or years past and dreaming of a future full of kindness. This melancholy melody was first published in 1796, just after the death of poet Robert Burns, who took the song from “an old man’s singing,” and transcribed it into the ballad that is known so well today. Burns spent the last 10 years of his life studying and collecting old verses and reworking them to his own ear. But when he came upon this tune, he believed he found something already quite exquisite. Burns called the song’s title — which loosely translates to “time gone by,” or “old time’s sake” — “exceedingly expressive,” and said that the tune thrilled through his soul. The tender words tell of looking back upon a friendship or perhaps a love lost, yet they look forward to a future of contentment.
Auld Lang Syne Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days o’ auld lang syne!
Chorus: For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne. Chorus: We two have run about the hills, And pulled the daisies fine; But we’ve wander’d many a weary foot, Since auld lang syne. Chorus: We two have paddled in the brook,
From mornin’ sun till dinnertime: But seas between us broad have roar’d, Since auld lang syne.
Chorus: And there’s a hand, my trusty friend, And give us a hand o’ thine; And we’ll take a right goodwill draft, For auld lang syne. Chorus: And surely ye’ll buy your pint-cup, And surely I’ll buy mine; And we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne.
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Behind the Wheel By Johnny McDonald
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His leadership qualities caught Head Coach Don Coryell’s eye and he became a graduate backfield coach. Later, Gibbs would hold a similar position with Coryell as a Chargers’ assistant. As the offensive coordinator, Gibbs spearheaded the highly successful “Air Coryell” offense. Using a sophisticated passing attack, the Chargers and quarterback Dan Fouts set multiple offensive records during Gibbs’ two seasons there. The Chargers averaged more than 400 yards of offense per game in 1981, and Gibbs was offered the Redskins job. His Redskins won the Super Bowl in his second season with the team. Before leaving the NFL, he’d pick up two more Supers. Well known for his long hours and work ethic, Gibbs constructed what NFL filmmaker Steve Sabol called, “The most diverse dynasty in NFL history,” building championship teams with many players who have had mediocre to average careers while playing for other NFL teams. Surprisingly, his attention swung to auto racing — first to
drags and then stock cars. Beginning in 1995, Gibbs fielded three cars in the NHRA, one in each professional category: Funny Car driver Cruz Pedregon, Top Fuel dragster Cory McClenathan and Pro Stock driver Jim Yates. All won races and added some championships. After six seasons, he ventured into NASCAR to form a team with Dale Jarrett, Bobby Labonte, Tony Stewart and Joey Logano. Gibbs created his NASCAR team in 1992, a year before he first retired from the NFL. Now, his powerful NASCAR stable includes next season’s title contenders Denny Hamlin, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth, along with Busch. His son, J.D., is in charge of daily operations.
Grand Prix Future In Doubt The future of the Formula One United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas could be in question after the state of Texas decided to reduce the subsidy it pays the track. The state originally made
a $250 million commitment to the track during a 10-year period. The track received $25 million each year from 2012 through 2014, but that amount was cut to $19.5 million this year. The track was aware of this change prior to the 2015 United States Grand Prix, but it has only just become public. On top of the change in funding, the track suffered a big hit because of bad weather for the 2015 running of the race, which led to reduced concessions at the track. Formula One Group CEO Bernie Ecclestone said, “If it’s changed, it’s going to be difficult to continue the race in Austin.”
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bill to pay. But if you are going to achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you need to invest consistently. So before you pay everyone else, pay yourself first by having some money automatically moved from your checking or savings account each month into an investment. Take advantage of your opportunities. If you have a 401(k) or similar plan at work, take full advantage of it. Contribute as much as you can afford — or at least enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered — and choose the mix of investments that give you the potential to
achieve the growth you need at a level of risk with which you are comfortable. Focus on the long term. In the short term, you might be excused for not wanting to invest. The headlines are typically scary, the financial markets are frequently volatile and the future often looks murky. Yet, if you can look past the uncertainties of today and keep your focus on tomorrow, you will find it easier to follow a disciplined investment strategy that gives you the opportunity to meet your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. Don’t be driven by fear. When the market is down,
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Easy Parmesan “Risotto” Total Time: 1 hr • Prep: 10 min Cook: 50 min • Yield: 4 to 6 servings • Level: Easy
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Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the rice and 4 cups of the chicken stock in a Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Remove from the oven, add the remaining cup of chicken stock, the Parmesan, wine, butter, salt, and pepper, and stir vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes, until the rice is thick and creamy. Add the peas and stir until heated through. Serve hot.
Ingredients for the Dressing 1 small clove garlic Pinch salt, plus 2 teaspoons Juice 1 1/2 limes (about 3 tablespoons) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Ingredients for the Salad 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears) 1 orange bell pepper, diced 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small hass avocado, halved, seeded and diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems Directions Make the dressing: Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with a pinch of the salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Whisk the garlic paste, lime juice, salt and chili powder together in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream. For the salad: Cook the corn, bell pepper, and onions in the olive oil until beginning to brown over medium-high heat in a skillet. Toss in the black beans and cook until warm. Add the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and gently fold in the tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Serve.
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Bike Shop Turns a Corner By Johnny McDonald ~ the journal
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fter 38 years, Kirk Newell has loosened his handlebar grip on Kirk’s Bike Shop so his manager, Clark Cathcart, can ride the business into 2016 and beyond. Its new name: CC Cycles. The building, which Newell owns, will be divided into two parts. The larger front section will feature all models, while the back will include Newell’s specialty bikes. “I have an agreement between my manager and myself,” said Newell. “He’s buying the inventory and renting the building. “I’ll still be doing business with specialty bikes, but by appointment only. I like the idea of not being required to be at a retail establishment daily, 10 to 5:30.” His specialties will be tandems, twoseaters, recumbent (lie down) bikes and folding bikes that can be packed in suitcases. As for Cathcart, Newell commented, “He’s worked for me since he was 12 years old, and now he’s 50. Been the manager, so he knows the place pretty well. “His focus is mountain dirt BMX bikes. He works out of his trailer to service them at competitions.” Newell said in his younger days he competed over many mountain tracks, from California to Arizona. Cathcart said, “It’s a great opportunity for myself, and it allows Kirk to retire. We’ll continue on with the service we’ve always provided.” Newell agreed that the bike industry
has changed over the years, where the Internet has put similar small shops out of business. Cathcart noted that the Ramona shop has kept up with the times, and its online business has expanded throughout Southern California and as far north as Oxnard and Bakersfield. “We’ve been able to diversify and stay in business,” said Cathcart. “I think we’re pretty stable. “We sell to everyone, from the two-year-old to the 90-year-old, if they want to ride still. It’s been a family shop.” “Actually, it’s been several things over the years,” Newell said. “It was a library when my wife was a little girl.” He and his wife, Trudie, have been married 40 years. They first met when they were undergraduates at University of California, San Diego. “She grew up in Ramona on a chicken ranch,” he said. “I’m from Riverside.” He said his major was Spanish literature and his minor was biology. “Spanish has been a big help with Hispanic customers,” he added. “My wife and I have made a point of traveling right along with our tandem bicycle. We’ve been to South America, all over Europe and China. We enjoy doing bike tours. It gives you a chance to see the culture in slow motion.” When he first came to Ramona, Newell said he worked for his wife’s father at the chicken ranch and fertilizer business for a few years before he opened the bicycle store. “It was a nice business that allowed us to purchase the building over the
Kirk Newell, left, hands over the key to new owner Clark Cathcart, as Kirk’s Bike Shop becomes CC Cycles. Photo by Darrel Kinney
years and to set us up for retirement,” he said. “I also had a store in Poway for 10 years and closed it in 1994.
“Small bike shops are disappearing. Not many left.” Except for Ramona. n
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Focus on Fitness How to Lift Your Mood After the Holidays Are Over By Jim Evans ~ the journal
Everyone has feelings of ups and downs, especially during the holidays, which usually have a way of magnifying those feelings one way or another. So, how do you control your mood naturally to minimize periods of melancholy after the holidays, without resorting to medication? The answer is positive psychology. “Positive psychology is the branch of psychology which studies how all people can thrive, as opposed to clinical psychology, which seeks to help people with specific pathological disorders,” according to Michael Kaminowitz, founder of the Welli App, a mental wellness app inspired by positive psychology. Implementing these tactics to make yourself happy can help improve not only your mood in the moment, but how you’re feeling over time. In the field of positive psychology, there are six natural and scientifically proven ways to improve your mood: Dance. Even if you are a lousy dancer, try dancing a little jig to some lively music and see what happens. Or, find a willing partner for a few spins around the living room. Dancing helps reduce stress, and it also requires focus. Light Things Up. Between
gray skies and colder temperatures, the winter months can sometimes be depressing. Bright light therapy can help reduce depression, so put a little light on things to help improve your mood. Inhale Some New Scents. Our sense of smell can be a great help in regulating mood. Scents such as citrus and lavender have been proven to reduce
stress and provide a calming effect. Keep a Gratitude Journal. One of the most proven tools of positive psychology is the gratitude journal, says Kaminowitz. “The simple act of writing down three things that happened that you’re grateful for intensifies positive memories and increases positive
affect.” Confirming your positive experiences in writing — even once a week — can make you feel more upbeat. Sing. You don’t have to be a great singer to belt out a song, even if it’s only in the privacy of your car or in the shower. Singing can be very therapeutic and helps reduce stress. It isn’t important if anyone else hears it.
Laugh it Up. There is nothing like a good old-fashioned belly laugh to make you feel better. Even if you have to force it at first, it won’t be long before the laughter consumes you, and you will feel better right away. Mood. Make it what you want naturally and enjoy the results any time of the year. n
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Cal Fire Warns of Home Heating Dangers
al Fire reminds residents to take steps to heat their homes safely. While the cooler weather and rain are welcome during a time of severe drought in California, it also means that many will need to turn on home heating sources to keep warm indoors. Cal Fire encourages everyone to be safe when heating their homes, as this is the time of year fire departments across the nation see an increase in home fires due to dangerous heating equipment or unsafe practices. Poorly maintained heating equipment and improperly using it are among the leading causes of home fires and home fire deaths across the country. “Home fires caused by
negligent use of heating equipment are easily preventable,” says State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover, Cal Fire Office of the State Fire Marshal. “Taking the time to check your heating equipment and maintaining it correctly could make the difference in protecting your home, but most importantly, your life. If the heat is provided using fossil fuels, there should be a working carbon monoxide alarm to help alert residents if a malfunction in their heating equipment occurs. And as always, make sure you have working smoke alarms throughout the home.” With just these few simple safety steps, you can prevent most heating-related fires from happening.
• Every home should have a working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm to avoid the risk of CO poisoning • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove or portable space heater • Have a three-foot kid-free zone around open fires and space heaters • Never use your oven to heat your home • Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions
• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional • Remember to turn portable
heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed. For information on safe home heating, visit www.fire. ca.gov. n
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Joel Anderson Welcomes Constituents to Open House
By Asem Alahmad
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n Dec. 10, community members congregated at State Senator Joel Anderson’s Holiday Legislative Open House at Toyota of El Cajon. Anderson said he was thrilled to meet his constituents. “I’m grateful to the over 4,000 attendees who came to share their ideas to improve our government. Forty to 60
percent of the bills I introduce come from my constituents, and I look forward to bringing many of their great ideas to the Senate floor next year.” Many attendees presented ideas they had regarding government and legislation and took a few minutes to chat with Anderson. Musicians from the International Academy of Jazz put on a spectacular performance that brightened the
mood to even greater heights. Those who were unable to attend this year’s open house are welcome to submit their legislative ideas by calling Anderson’s office at 619-596-3136 or emailing him at senator.anderson@sen. ca.gov. n
Asem Alahmad is a legislative intern for Senator Anderson and a student at San Diego State University.
More than 4,000 people attended State Senator Joel Anderson’s Holiday Legislative Open House this month. Photo Courtesy of Toyota of El Cajon
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