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From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Miles of Smiles in the Making By Tracy Rolling ~ the journal

hen a group of ordinary volunteers set out to help children in an extraordinary way, the Thousand Smiles Foundation was born. For 30 years, the nonprofit organization has focused on caring for the lessfortunate children of Mexico. “We help children suffering from lack of dental care and from maxillofacial deformities, such as cleft palate,” said longtime Ramona resident Mark McAnelly. Partnering with caring professionals from around the world, they leverage financial support as well as manpower from more than two-dozen corporate sponsors and three-dozen Rotary organizations. “Rotarians are notorious for helping with worldwide causes,” said Ramona Home Journal photographer and business owner John Jones, whose wife, Sheila, is part of Ramona Rotary. “I battled severe acne growing up,” said Jones, who notes that our face is our first impression. “We can’t begin to imagine the psychological impact these procedures have on the kids and their families,” said McAnelly. “It’s a very sad situation when a child is born with a birth defect, and the parents think it’s a sign from the devil. Many abandon their kids, leaving

Ramona resident and Thousand Smiles Foundation board member Mark McAnelly, with a few of the many children helped by the Photo by Carol Kinney nonprofit organization.

them to grow up in orphanages, where they are picked on and never receive an education.” Volunteers with Rotary of Ensenada visit orphanages, clubs and other parts of Mexico to identify children in need. Four times a year, they conduct twoday clinics and have helped more than 14,000 families, so far. As a landscape construction contractor by trade, McAnelly, owner

of Southwest Landscape, was introduced to the program more than 25 years ago by the son of one of its founders. “A friend was looking for a service project, and a group of us decided to pitch in.” For two consecutive months, the young men worked every weekend, collecting supplies and revitalizing an old Red Cross building. Over time, the primitive Ensenada

workspace, consisting of enclosed trailers and a couple of dental chairs, developed into a warehouse and then into a two-story, state-of-the-art building, equipped with 12 dental chairs, x-ray machines and a host of other modern technologies. “My construction experience has helped me build just about anything, including masonry and woodwork,” he said, telling how his responsibility

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nowadays has more to do with logistics. Since most of the cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are performed at a hospital in Ensenada, and begin at 6 a.m., there is much to be done. “A few weeks ago, I drove a truck loaded with equipment and supplies to the hospital. I helped set up different

After the last surgery concludes at approximately 11 p.m., everything is boxed up, loaded back onto the truck and stored until the next scheduled clinic. To date, the organization has performed more than 1,700 surgeries and more than 12,000 dental procedures

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areas for admittance, pre- and post-op, as well as a break room for the volunteer doctors and nurses.” During the first weekend in November, the team completed 110 dental procedures, installed 15 ear tubes, and performed seven major surgeries, including a bone graft, which took upwards of four hours to complete. They also had more than 100 volunteers comprised of licensed nurses, surgeons, dentists and orthodontic specialists, as well as translators and lay volunteers.

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Dr. Earl Freymiller examines a child at the Thousand Smiles Foundation clinic in Ensenada. Photo by John Jones

The Joneses, along with Ramona Rotarians Carol and Darrel Kinney, visited the clinic to identify additional ways they might be able to help. “It was incredible to witness all of the volunteers working in unison for a common goal,” said former Rotary President Carol Kinney. “There were so many families waiting to be seen, some traveling great distances. And even the mayor of Ensenada stopped in. This project is certainly one worth investing in.” “When I first started, I felt like I didn’t make much of a contribution,” said McAnelly. “But now, I tell the new volunteers that it takes the work of every person to make these surgeries and procedures happen.”

on children ranging in age from four months to 18 years. “We’ve even had groups sponsor a child, fly them into ‘T.J.,’ transport them to the hospital, where the surgery is done, and then return home for recovery.” In the most severe cases, the group has organized and funded children to be brought across the border to San Diego, where they receive their surgery at Rady Children’s Hospital. Unlike other organizations, Thousand Smiles is comprehensive and ongoing, and offers a specific treatment plan for each child. Their services include basic hygiene, orthodontics, audiology, speech therapy and follow-up care, as necessary.

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Fire Department Concerns Covered by Water Board Directors

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ire department issues took center stage at the Nov. 10 board meeting of the Ramona Municipal Water District. Directors approved setting up a vehicle-replacement fund to help cover the purchase price of new fire engines in the future. Monies will be deposited in the fund on an as-available basis. Battalion Chief Burke Kremensky noted that the cost of a new engine is around $600,000. In the next few years, three engines will need to be replaced. The engines currently in use are 6, 8 and 12 years old, with a back-up engine that is 25 years old. “When one of the first three engines break down, we have to rely on a 25-year-old engine,” Kremensky said. Approval of the fund will have no fiscal impact for the present year; future boards will be called upon to make decisions when it becomes necessary to replace an engine. “This board cannot obligate future boards,” General Manager David Barnum said, adding that the issue at hand is just to establish the fund. In another item before the board, directors approved calling for a public workshop to discuss the possibility of going to a private ambulance service as opposed to having Ramona paramedics handle transport services. Chief Kremensky said the switch would save the district money, overall,

as well as freeing up paramedics who would then be assigned to fire engine crews. The directors will also discuss an annual increase of $188.52 for each fire equivalent dwelling unit (EDU). The total cost could be between $75,000 and $150,000 to cover a rate and fee study for fire services and the cost of a ballot measure, should it go before the public in a general election.

‘When one of the first three engines break down, we have to rely on a 25-year-old engine.’ — Battalion Chief Burke Kremensky The public workshop is scheduled to take place at the next water board meeting on Dec. 8. The directors and staff expressed the importance of garnering public input before any decision is made. The board also approved using the services of the county for staffing the Ramona Fire Prevention Bureau. An opening here to cover fire inspections and other duties has not been filled and is currently handled by Battalion Chief Steve Foster, who also serves as fire

marshal. By using the county’s services, it will be a potential savings of $150,000 for the local district. “I think this contract is good for the Cal Fire and good for the citizens of Ramona,” Director Thomas Ace said. “It is really good for us.” Ace serves on the fire services ad-hoc committee with Board President Darrell Beck. It was the committee’s recommendation, along with staff, that the district enter into an agreement with the county. Another action item before the board involved entering into a cooperative fire protection agreement between RMWD and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, San Diego Unit. The new agreement calls for hourly reimbursements of $90 up to 24 hours a day when RMWD fire engines are used to assist in fires in other areas in the state. Last year, Chief Kremensky said, RMWD received $18,000 in reimbursements. The board also approved an agreement with the county for cost reimbursement for providing emergency medical services. In 2014, Ramona Fire Department received approximately $25,000 to offset costs associated with medical emergencies, according to Chief Kremensky. The board adopted an ordinance updating legislative codes dealing with the district’s recycled water projects.

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amona may not be considered one of the largest towns in San Diego County, but its people may have some of the biggest hearts when it comes to holiday giving. Opportunities abound to extend generosity to others — just take advantage of the many donation points around town.

Share Your Christmas Donations of new, unwrapped toys, nonperishable food and financial gifts are coming in for Ramona Food and Clothes Closet’s Share Your Christmas Program, and more are needed. An added benefit is that donations made here stay in the area, as Ramona Food and Clothes Closet assists families in Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel, Ranchita, Warner Springs and Borrego Springs. Donations may be made at the drivethrough donation lane behind the Thrift

Store, located at 773 Main St., and at many businesses and organizations around town. Applications to participate in the toy and holiday food giveaway will be accepted through Dec. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Ramona Food and Closet’s service office, 773 Main St. Distribution day is Friday, Dec. 18. Call 760-789-4458 or visit www.foodandclothescloset.org.

Senior Meal Programs Ramona Senior Center is a gathering place for area residents in their golden years. For many, it’s a home away from home, offering fellowship, activities and a nutritious lunch. But the center and its nutrition program need the community’s help to maintain its role as a vital resource. This holiday season, consider a donation to help fund meals for seniors — for those who come to the center in person and for the homebound in Ramona and the backcountry who receive fresh meals delivered by the center’s Ramona Meals on Wheels program. No one is ever denied a meal because they are unable to pay, but help is needed for the program to continue.

Stop by the center at 434 Aqua Ln., donate online at www.ramonasenior center.com or mail a check to Ramona Senior Center, P.O. Box 657, Ramona, CA 92065.

Historical Society Food Drive A canned food drive will be part of the Woodward Museum Christmas Potluck on Dec 9, at 6:30 pm, at 645 Main St. The event is open to the public. Those attending the potluck are asked to bring a main dish, salad or dessert for eight. The nonperishable food will be collected for Ramona Food and Clothes Closet. Call 760-789-7644.

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Dec. 10 to benefit families served by the Ramona Food and Clothes Closet. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food may be brought to Stage Presence Homes at 2260 Main Street or W.J. Bradley at 311 12th St. For each toy or bag of food given, the donor will receive a raffle ticket. Each donation will qualify the giver for an additional ticket. A drawing will be held Dec. 17, and the winner will receive a gift basket of items worth more than $200. Donors need not be present to win.

Ramona Airport Toys for Tots Airport tenants, local families and San Diego County Airports are partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to bring the event back to Ramona Airport on Dec. 12. Toys for Tots collects new, unopened toys, which are distributed to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. The U.S. Marines and volunteers will collect toys in the public viewing area at Ramona Airport, 2926 Montecito Rd., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is welcome to watch aircraft fly in from other county airports and unload toys. Call 760-788-3366.

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ago as a fundraiser to build the facility, located near the corner of Dye Road and Highway 67. “The church was built, and we continue to have our turkey dinner for the community,” said church secretary and board member Colleen Baker, who is co-chairing the event with Tony Greenwell and Eddie Bacorn. “I have worked at almost every turkey dinner for the past 34 years,” said Baker.“I may have missed three in total. My mom and grandma also previously worked as co-chairs.” The dinner, which will be served from noon to 4 p.m., is offered as a free “mission dinner” to any hungry person in the community. Take-out dinners are available for those who are homebound or do not have transportation. “We feed people in need who have been referred to

us by the Ramona Food and Clothes Closet, Head Start, In His Steps Ministry, the Open Door meal ministry, Michael’s House and other local churches,” added Baker. The meal comes complete with turkey, mashed potatoes,

stuffing, green beans, cranberry salad, rolls and dessert. Ticket prices of $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children, and $15 per family help cover the costs and are still affordable for most. Baker notes that it’s the same price the church charged when the first turkey dinner was served in 1981. “We are receiving monetary or in-kind donations specifically to keep the price low, so the general public is able to afford to take their families out for a nice dinner,” she said. “We are grateful for all of the support we have received in the past from our neighbors in the community.” Tickets are available in advance, call the church office at 760-789-7106 or email office@ramonaumc.org; from church members; and at the door. n

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t’s certainly the season for giving — and when you make charitable gifts, you can both give and receive. To get the most out of your gifts, your first step is to make sure you are giving to a worthy charity. That means you’ll need to ask some questions. How does a group measure its effectiveness? And does it use its money wisely? Is it devoting as much of its contributions as possible to the actual work of the organization, or is it spending too much money on administrative costs? Generally, a worthwhile charity should spend at least 75 percent of its income on programs. You may be able to find this type of information in a charitable group’s annual report and on its website. But if you want to dig deeper and get information from an independent source, you may want to

go to the website of one of the agencies that evaluates charitable groups. On these sites, you can get a lot of information dealing with a charity’s effectiveness, income, spending, mission, governance, transparency, executive salaries and other topics. Once you’ve chosen a charity, or charities, you can decide how much you want to give. And your generosity will be rewarded, because your gift to a qualified charitable organization may entitle you to a deduction against your income tax, as long as you itemize deductions. A “qualified” charitable group is one that the government has classified as a tax-exempt organization. Ask your intended charity for information on its tax status. Reputable nonprofits will be more than happy to offer proof. But what if you’d rather not simply give cash to the

charitable group? What if you’ve owned some stocks for several years, and the stocks no longer fit your investment needs? Should you sell the stocks and then donate the proceeds to the charitable group? You could — but you’ll likely be better off, from a tax standpoint, by simply donating the appreciated stocks. If you were to sell these stocks, you’d have to pay capital gains taxes. Consequently, your gift to a charity would end up costing you more than just the loss of the asset. But if you directly donate the appreciated stocks to the charity, you’ll get an immediate tax deduction, which is normally worth the property’s fair market value. And, perhaps even more importantly, you’ll avoid any capital gains taxes on the donated stocks’ appreciation. If you’ve held the stocks for a long time, and they’ve increased in value substantially, these capital gains taxes could be significant. Once you’ve donated the appreciated stocks to the charity, it can decide whether to hold them for a while or sell them immediately. In either case, though, you’ll have no capital gains tax obligation. However you choose to make your gift, be sure to document it. Typically, no deduction is allowed for a contribution of $250 or more unless you have a written confirmation from the charity. Consult with your tax advisor on the specifics of the deductibility of your gifts. Finally, whether you give cash or appreciated assets, you’ll need to make your gift by Dec. 31 if you’re going to deduct it on your 2015 taxes. Charitable giving can benefit everyone. Your gift can help a group whose work you support, while at the same time providing you with potential tax advantages. That’s a win-win situation. n Patrick Meskell is a financial advisor for Edward Jones. He can be reached at 760-787-1113. Patrick Meskell’s office, 1425 Main St., Ramona, is located in the Albertsons Center.

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Library’s 3-D Printer Gives Local Inventor a Boost Ramona resident Sean Pawlicki recently used Ramona Library’s MakerBot 3-D printer to develop a prototype for a new product he’s patenting. The state-of-the-art Dick Wayman Technology Center opened this past May, offering library customers access to computers, video editing software, mobile printing, and iPads and laptops, in addition to the 3-D printer.

invention a reality. The result was a vinyl fence covering that can be attached to chain-link to provide privacy and aesthetic appeal. Pawlicki is currently going through the process to patent his invention, which will be made in the United States and sold nationally and, he hopes, internationally. This experience has already inspired the next generation.

Sean Pawlicki used Ramona Library’s 3-D printer to bring his invention Photo Courtesy of San Diego County Library to life.

“Modeling on the computer can only take you so far,” Pawlicki said. “There’s something that actual printed prototypes provide that nothing else can.” Pawlicki runs a local plastic injection mold shop and noticed the 3-D printer in the library’s technology center while taking his kids to story time. He decided to use the technology to make his

“After I printed my prototype, my kid was so excited,” he said. “He loves the game Monopoly and wanted a fallthemed piece for the board. So we came to the library and used the 3-D printer to create a pumpkin game piece. It’s a cool tool.” Visit Ramona Library at 1275 Main St. or call 7 60-788-5270. n

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Friedkin’s Life Full Of Adventure By Johnny McDonald ~ the journal

an Diego Air and Space Museum is inducting the late Kenny Friedkin, founder of Pacific Southwest Airlines, into its international hall of fame this month. PSA flew the skies from 1945 until 1988, when it was sold for $400 million to US Airways. Many may recall PSA’s planes with their broad, painted smiles. This recognition brought to mind the storied career of his son Tom Friedkin, whose life included movie stunt flying, small acting parts, African game hunting and motor sports activities on land and water. He would go on to become one of America’s richest men as founder of Gulf States Toyota Distributors. I had two interviews with Tom Friedkin in the 1960s. One was about his racing ventures, and the other about safari game hunting. The first was at his modest home near San Diego State University not long after his father and mother passed away. He was 29, and had become the largest PSA stockholder. He skipped some board meetings to continue as a pilot for the airlines. The reason for our meeting was to discuss his purchase of an Indianapolis racecar for Jerry Grant to drive. So, the customary interview and photo session consumed a couple of hours. The car failed to make the 500, but

his future endeavors wouldn’t suffer the same setbacks. Success came with NASCAR stock cars, driven by Jim Paschal and Bobby Allison, and on the water, as co-owner with Bernie Little of a champion Miss Budweiser hydroplane. His role as a big game hunting expert was material for a second interview a few years later. This time, it was at his spacious home in Rancho Santa Fe, where I was greeted in the foyer by a huge, dangerouslooking Alaskan polar bear, a trophy from one of his trips. Interestingly, I learned then that he did not like zoos because he did not believe in animal confinement. Friedkin started his own game hunting company in Botswana in 1972, which he sold in 1997. In 1989, he chose to hunt in Tanzania, and after purchasing a preserve there, launched Tanzania Game Tracker Safaris. He moved to Houston and opened a fledgling Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealership. Later, he branched out by founding Gulf States Toyota Distributors (GST). He built GST into a multi-billiondollar franchise that buys Toyota, Scion and Lexus cars wholesale and sells them — as well as supplying parts and service — to about 150 dealerships in his franchise states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. n

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Guests Sheri Heiar, left, and Lisa Walker attended the popular Ladies Night at Ransom Brothers True Value. Photos by Carol Kinney

Ransom Brothers True Value held its annual Ladies Night in November, its fifth year hosting the fun event. Joanne Gilchriest, co-owner with son Jimmy Gilchriest, estimated that more than more than 150 guests were in attendance, enjoying food, massages, discounts and prize drawings, while checking out gift suggestions for the holidays and merchandise geared

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Floral Design Students Turn Flowers Into Works of Art By Diana Turvey

hile most people probably can’t name 40 flowers off the top of their head, the students in Ramona High School’s floral design class might be able to.

materials according to the colors and flowers available for every season, even providing some boutonnieres and corsages for those who attended the homecoming dance last month. Future arrangements will include

Instructor Alyson Tulloch shows floral design students different types of flowers they may use in making Photos by Diana Turvey boutonnieres.

This year, the school introduced a new art and agriculture class to its curriculum. Students who take this class will fulfill a UC-approved fine art credit. Alyson Tulloch, who has been an instructor at Ramona High for two years, teaches the floral design class. It provides career and technical training that could inspire students to pursue a business in floral design. Students design and arrange floral

elements of floral design, and apply their creativity and organization skills to create flower art. Students who have the chance to take this class will be learning about different kinds of flowers and how to

Students pick out foliage for their boutonnieres, as Tulloch shows the class what the foliage is and what side to use.

Thanksgiving cornucopias and holiday and graduation themes. Not only are they doing flower arrangements, but they are also planning on creating edible arrangements. Students aren’t just arranging flowers, they are learning the history of floraldesign elements of color, line and shape, which many might not know about. They also will learn the styles of arrangements and artwork incorporated into the

make arrangements with them. If you were wondering, they don’t use fake flowers! They use real flowers from a wholesale flower shop in Mission Valley. Students are the reason that this class

Students use floral tape to wrap around their flowers to make sure they are secure.

Ramona Home Journal is proud to present articles from Ramona High School’s advanced journalism class, now in its second year. Under the instruction of educator Ruth Pluciennik, this group of 32 students, who range from ninth to 12th grades, will be producing the high school’s “El Año” yearbook and writing articles for the Journal, as they did during the 2014-15 school year. Reported in these articles will be

details of events happening around Ramona High School. Not only will these include the academics of the school but also interactions of the students and clubs, social activities and programs, aiding the students in having both an academically and socially successful four years in high school. Look for the students’ reports featured in the Journal on a regular basis.

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Anderson to Host Holiday Open House State Senator Joel Anderson invites residents to kick off the season at his annual Holiday Legislative Open House, on Dec 10. The event will provide an opportunity for Senator Anderson and staff to meet with people and hear their ideas on how to improve California. The free event will also feature a 2015 legislative update and will offer

an opportunity to submit ideas about improving the state government. The open house will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Toyota of El Cajon, 965 Arnele Ave., El Cajon, 92020. Food and refreshments will be provided. RSVP to 619-596-3136 or visit www.senate. ca.gov/anderson. n

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ooking ahead to the holidays can be daunting to anyone who has been trying to lose weight, as if it hasn’t been hard enough already. But, looking at the holidays from the perspective of just another weight-loss plateau might give people hope of at least maintaining their weight during this challenging season of calorie-rich foods and social obligations. Weight-loss plateaus happen even without the holiday season, of course. You may have been carefully sticking to your low-calorie diet and exercising regularly, when suddenly everything stops for some reason, and the scale

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To maintain your current weight, stick to your original plan as much as possible — at least the exercise part. Even if you have to cut your workouts short once in a while, don’t skip them entirely. Consistency counts. And, if you have to fudge on your diet, drink a full 8-ounce glass of water before you indulge in something sinful. Don’t just drink it — chug it — and make sure it is room temperature (you can’t chug cold water). The instant water consumption will fill you up immediately and make your eyes bigger than your stomach. Maintaining your current weight might be the most realistic thing to do during the holidays, rather than setting new expectations. To get the ball rolling again after the holidays — and to overcome your sticking point — you need to either increase your amount of exercise or decrease your calories. You can jumpstart your weight loss again with these

suggestions from the Mayo Clinic: • Review your habits and make sure that you continue to stick to your original plan. If you are cheating on either your eating habits or your exercise, you are only cheating yourself and asking for disappointment. • Reduce your calories by another 200 as long as you don’t go below 1,200 calories a day. • Rev up your exercise by increasing the duration by 15 to 30 minutes a day or increasing the intensity. And remember, weight training is more effective than cardio in the long run to build more muscle tissue and increase your metabolism. • Raise your daily activity level by walking and climbing steps more often, doing more gardening or yardwork, walking the dog, etc. It all adds up to burning up more calories, one day at a time. If you still can’t lose any more weight, look in the mirror. If you like what you see, throw away the scale and appreciate the fact that you have probably improved your health with your new lifestyle. After all, weight is not the essence of who you are. If you don’t like what you see, and you still want to lose more weight, don’t give up. With time, patience and persistence, you will ultimately reach your goal, and the holidays will be just a temporary bump in the road. Whatever you do, don’t revert to your old eating and exercise habits. That may cause you to regain the weight you’ve lost. Celebrate your success and continue your efforts to maintain your weight loss. n Jim Evans is a 48-year veteran of the health and fitness industry and internationally recognized fitness consultant. Email him at pacsd@aol.com

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It sounds like a pretty tall order! I know that I certainly don’t always feel thankful. How is it possible to give thanks to God in all of our circumstances? The key is found in that one little phrase: “in Christ Jesus.” If you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you have been fully forgiven and accepted by God. And because of that, you have peace with God. That is why Paul can say that “all things work together for good” for those who love God and are called according to His purpose (Rom. 8:28). Not most things. Not just the pleasant things. All things. And that is why you can give thanks to God in all things if you are in Christ Jesus by faith. I hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving! And I hope you know the joy of being able to give thanks to God in all of your circumstances because of Jesus Christ. n

Pastor’s Corner By Rev. Andy Schreiber

‘Give Thanks’

he Thanksgiving holiday is nearly upon us. That being the case, it might be helpful to take some time to consider what it means to give thanks. In a letter to the church in the city of Thessalonica, the Apostle Paul wrote:“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thes. 5:18, ESV) This may sound strange, but in that verse we are commanded to give thanks. In other words, it is not optional, but is actually our duty to do so. In case we somehow miss the point, Paul adds, “For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Rom. 1:21 tells us that one of the distinguishing characteristics of the depravity of the unrighteous is that “although

they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him.” It sounds like giving thanks is pretty important. Not only that, but the command to “give thanks” is in the present tense. It could also be translated, “Be giving thanks.” So the giving of thanks is to be an ongoing and continual thing. This implies that we always have something to be thankful for. And we must have a lot to be thankful for if we are to give thanks “in all circumstances.” God would not require us to be thankful without sufficient cause for that thankfulness. That we are to give thanks “in all circumstances” also means that we must see the hand of God at work for good in all things — even the bad things.

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Miles of Smiles Continued from page 3 In December, they will break ground on two on-site operating rooms. “The cool thing about this organization is that no one is paid, and 96 percent of our donations go directly to help the kids.” The other four percent is spent on utilities and basic building maintenance. Dental and surgical supplies are either donated or severely discounted, and funds are raised through Rotary as well as online at www.thousand smiles.org. Holding the prestigious title of president for the organization from 2007 to 2009, McAnelly has served as a board

member for the past 13 years. He recalls a time when he was approached by a parent just outside the operating room. “I was talking to another volunteer and turned to see this little Hispanic lady. With tears in her eyes, she looked at me and said, ‘You’re an angel.’” “For us to have that kind of ability to come in, and help — and make them normal again so they can have a great life — is absolutely priceless.” But not only is the group made up of genuine do-gooders, they are lifechangers. “The clinic is part of my life. I go down every three months and help wherever and however I can. I’ve been

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pointed out that would be setting a precedent and set the wrong example for other cases that would come before the board for forgiveness. In the past, the board has denied all such appeals. Bailey’s appeal was denied with a vote of 4 to 1, with Hickle voting against it. The directors also watched a PowerPoint presentation by the general manager, featuring the projects that show “some of the good work being done” in the district, Barnum said. These included the Poway Pump Station, San Vicente Road Pipeline Project, replacing kitchen flooring at Ramona Community Center, the district’s information system and work at the Santa Maria and San Vicente reclamation plants, among others. The next regularly scheduled water board meeting begins at 2 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. n

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amb’s Players Theatre has taken a few liberties with the popular children’s classic,“The Wizard of Oz,” by L. Frank Baum, to turn it into a “wondrous new musical.” The adaptation — music and lyrics by the very talented

resident artist Jon Lorenz — is making its world premiere at the Coronado theater. Lorenz has appropriately titled his version “Oz, A Wondrous New Musical.” While the children’s folktale remains intact for the most part,

adults will enjoy the updated version and new twist Lorenz has given it. The 14-member cast, under the direction of Kerry Meads, is led by Megan Carmitchel as Dorothy. She does her character proud as she traipses across the stage with her newfound friends in search of the Wizard and a way back to Kansas. Deborah Gilmour Smyth starts off as Aunt Em and continues throughout the play as the Witch of the West, never failing to do justice to any and all of the characters she portrays. The actors playing Dorothy’s new friends couldn’t be better. There’s Bryan Barbarin as the Woodsman (formerly known as the Tin Man), Fernando Vega as the Cowardly Lion and James Royce Edwards as the Scarecrow. Even when they are not speaking or singing, this

Fernando Vega, Bryan Barbarin, Megan Carmitchel and James Royce Photo by Ken Jacques Edwards star in “Oz, A Wondrous New Musical.”

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the film industry. She died at the age of 46.The story, written by Peter Quilter and directed by Christy Yael-Cox, is set in London in 1968. Garland and her fiancé, Mickey Deans, played by Jeffrey Jones, have checked into the Ritz Hotel while there to perform a six-week concert. They are accompanied by Garland’s pianist, Anthony, played by Cris O’Bryon. Bowman has captured the essence of the beleaguered actress. She is giving an outstanding performance that may well be the best for this award-winning performer. She goes above and beyond in taking on the persona of Judy Garland and making it her own. O’Bryon, who doubles as music

Eileen Bowman stars as Judy Garland in “End of the Rainbow.” Photo by Daren Scott

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Jones is somewhat weak in his role as the fiancé; but then, perhaps, Deans may have been a weak man who became Garland’s fifth husband. Marco Rios appears in three minor roles as a radio interviewer, hotel porter and assistant managing director, with limited time on stage. “End of the Rainbow” features Bowman singing such popular hit tunes as “The Man That Got Away,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,”“The Trolley Song” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” from the movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” in which Garland starred in 1939. Call the box office at 888-71TICKETS or visit www.intrepidtheatre. org. n

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