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Christmas Décor Becomes a Beacon of Hope

It’s Not the Market . . . It’s the Marketing

Ramona Real Estate Statistics Statistics for November 2016

Active Listings 12/2/16: 121 Price Range: $349,000 - $2,537,000 Average Days on Market: 77 Median List Price: $550,000

SOLD Stats November 2016: 32 Median Price: $550,000 Average Days on Market: 53 List Price/Sale Price: 94%

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ore than 20 years ago, Dr. Susan Homesley had an idea to erect a Christmas star on her property, located on the east side of town. Little did she know the iconic light would become a beacon of hope to the community — and beyond. “I thought it would make a nice Christmas decoration,” said Homesley, a local optometrist. The initial 15-foot star was designed by her brother Dan Vogel, their father Alvin (Doug) Vogel, and their late “Uncle Jack” Hartman. Together, the trio used an antique streetlight to support a wire frame outlined with white Christmas lights. It was mounted to a concrete pad, with a pole that had been sandblasted and shipped up from Lakeside. The star itself was modeled after one they had observed atop Rattlesnake Mountain in Santee.

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The Christmas star is said to be a “symbol of hope” that revealed the birth of Jesus Christ. It is also referred to as the “Star of Bethlehem,” making its Biblical appearance in the account of the Nativity. A similar star shows up in the writings of other religions and in scientific documents where astronomy is discussed. However, Homesley said her original star had one flaw. “By the time you got to town, it

was just a tiny flicker of light.” A few years later, a new star was born. This second-generation star stood 25 feet tall and was made of cables, electrical tubing and 40 oversized light bulbs.

Local optometrist Dr. Susan Homesley’s third-generation Christmas star. Photos Courtesy of Doug Vogel and Susan Homesley

“Each light bulb was 300 watts. The star drew so much power, we had to split circuits in the house,” Dan Vogel chuckled. But everything changed after the 2007 Witch Creek fire claimed the Homesleys’ house, along with their beloved star. “Naturally, we were devastated,” said Homesley, remembering how she called her brother and said, “The pole is still here. We should put the star up.” It was during this time she felt more kindness and compassion from the community than ever before. “People were so generous. Total strangers were being good to one another. I wanted to use the star to keep that message of kindness going.” Now, instead of being an ordinary Christmas decoration, her star has become a symbol of hope. Today, the new and improved star is 40 feet tall. It is fabricated from two-by-fours and PVC plastic pipe, and sports the brightest LED light strips in the world. The Flexfire Strips have been used by NASA, Disneyland and even during Super Bowl halftime shows, such as during Katy Perry’s performance of “Roar.” To top things off, vehicle spotlights were recently added at each of the DECEMBER 15, 2016

The star comes on at dusk and can be seen from 50 miles away.

star’s five points. “It’s so bright now, it can be seen from 50 miles away,” said Vogel, adding that it’s on a six-hour timer that comes on at dusk. Grateful to have the construction of her new home competed in 2010,

Homesley knows there are still many who have not yet rebuilt. For that reason, the star is resurrected and illuminated on Oct. 21 — the anniversary of the Witch Creek fire. It is dismantled on Jan. 6, the twelfth day of Christmas. Homesley appreciates people wanting to make contributions toward the star’s upkeep, but says, “God bless them. I don’t want any donations. This is something I enjoy doing for the community. I just love Ramona.” Over the years, she’s received numerous offers to support the seasonal expense. In fact, one woman gave her a $20 bill, which she intends to give back as soon as she figures out who the anonymous donor is. Other star supporters have been Bill Freeman, of Freeman Construction, who has volunteered his crew along with the use of a cherry picker. “Mike and Kathi Thweatt are keepers of the star. They’ve fixed all kinds of problem over the years,” she said, crediting Mike for utilizing his

skills as a retired master electrician to fix complex components. She applauds her son Ty Homesley for his help with maintenance, and added, “I thank God I have such a wonderful brother! I appreciate my friends and family, too. I’m very blessed.” Homesley has lived in Ramona for 35 years. She raised her three boys, Ty, Jason and Robert, in the com-

munity, and last month, the day after Thanksgiving, she welcomed her first grandchild, baby Logan. “I like to think of the star as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there’s still a bright light out there,” she said. “It gives people something to smile about, something to enjoy. “It’s really a beacon of hope for everyone.” n

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accompanied Santa in the countdown. A cheer roared through the crowd as the tree lit up in all its holiday splendor. Joining the festivities was Judy and Bill Bryant’s motorized sleigh, decked out in bright lights and offering rides around the neighborhood. Fascinating adults and children alike was the Electric Giraffe, a robotic wonder created by Lindsay Lawlor that stands at 17 feet tall. Tree Lighting chair Lezley Knott, of the Chamber said, “The event was a great success, thanks to the hard work of all of the volunteers!” n

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Financial Focus Consider Some New Year’s (Financial) Resolutions

e’re just about ready to open the door to 2017, so you might be thinking about some New Year’s resolutions. What’s on your list this year? More visits to the gym? Learning a new language? Mastering the perfect beef bourguignon? All worthy ambitions, of course, but why not also include some financial resolutions? By reviewing your needs and goals, you can identify some resolutions that are particularly relevant to your own situation. But here are a few suggestions: • Build an emergency fund. If you needed a major car repair or a new furnace, or faced some other large, unanticipated expense, could you cope with it? If you didn’t have the money readily available, you might have to dip into those investments intended for long-term goals, such as retirement. Instead, build an emergency fund

containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, kept in a liquid, low-risk account.   • Cut down on debts. It’s not easy to cut down on one’s debt load. But if you can find ways to reduce your debts, you’ll help improve your overall financial picture. Many debts are not “useful” — that is, they don’t carry any tax advantages — so every dollar you spend to pay down those debts is a dollar you could use to invest for your future.   • Boost contributions to your retirement plan. If your employer offers a 401(k) or similar retirement plan, take full advantage of it. Your earnings have the potential to grow tax deferred, and your contributions may lower your taxable income. Plus, most plans offer a selection of investment options, so you can choose the investment mix that fits your objectives and risk tolerance. Therefore,

For example, it’s generally a mistake to jump out of the market in response to a period of volatility. If you wait for things to “calm down” before investing again, you might miss out on the opportunity to participate in the next market rally.   Think long term. Keep this if your salary goes up this in mind: You’re not investing year, or if you think you for today or tomorrow, but for can find other ways to free many years from now. Try to up some money, increase keep a long-term focus when your contributions to your making all your key investretirement plan.   • Review your portfolio. ment decisions. By doing so, you can avoid overreacting Is your investment portfolio still on track toward helping you meet your long-term goals? If not, you may need to make some changes. You’ll also want to study your investment mix to make sure it still accurately reflects your risk tolerance. Over time, and often without your taking any significant actions, your portfolio can “drift” to a place where you are taking on too much risk — or even too little risk — for your needs and long-term objectives. If this happens, you may need to “rebalance” your holdings.   • Avoid mistakes. None of us can avoid all mistakes — in life and in our investment activities. But as an investor, you’ll clearly benefit from minimizing your errors.

to short-term developments, such as a sudden drop in the market or a “momentous” political event that actually decreases in importance as time goes by.   Try to follow these financial resolutions as best as you can. You could make 2017 a year to remember. 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.

Bell Family Boosts Kiwanis Membership

Ramona resident Jeanne Bell, center, was inducted last month as a member of Kiwanis Club of Ramona. Paul Tarr, left, sponsored her for membership. The club now has three members of the Bell family: Jeanne; her husband, Pat Bell, right, Kiwanis president; and son Kevin Bell, not pictured. Photo by Tom Taylor

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Partners in Love and Business Say ‘Cheers!’ By Annette Williams ~ the journal

ichelle Terebessy and Matt Rains are engaged and ready to join in marriage, but not before first joining as business partners and becoming the new owners of Cheers of Ramona. The two purchased the business from Sean Leahy a few months ago. The building is owned by Mike Accairdi, but Terebessy and Rains have the freedom to make all the changes they desire. The bar, located at 2475 Main St., has been closed for the past two months. They’re shooting for a soft opening the week before New Year’s Eve, and a celebration — either public or private — to kick off the new year, if the plan-check and health department reviews take place in time. “I have a crew — bartenders and a cook, besides me,” says Terebessy. “If we were to open next week, we’d be ready to go.” Terebessy has been a Ramona resident since 1989,

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and is a 1999 graduate of Montecito High School. Rains has lived here for three years, drawn to Ramona as a departure from city life. “I grew up in San Diego, the Bay Park area, where neighbors were right at your door — and I wanted space,” he says. “It was congested.” The couple met in Julian this past April. They had dinner, and then went to Cheers to play pool. Both were previously married and have five children between them, ages 6 to 10. They decided to seek out investment opportunities and learned that Leahy was thinking about selling the bar. Rains, a frequent commuter during his career in the technology industry, found the possibility of living and working in his

new hometown appealing. “I have my house here, I have my nest here, I want to retire here,” he says. “I want to be part of a town. I want to be part of a community.” “That’s one of the things I learned when we first moved here,” says Terebessy. “The first summer we were here, our family’s car broke down on the side of the road, and 10 people stopped to help us. A small town — nothing beats it! We just want to be part of the community, and we heard a business was selling, and it was a neat idea.” “And it gives us more time together,” he adds. They’ve pooled their resources and are working hard to make upgrades and renovations. But they have no intention of changing the things everyone loves

about Cheers. “We basically want Cheers to pretty much stay the same — a family-run bar,” she says. As far as the menu goes, “We’re only going to make slight changes,” she promises. “The burgers aren’t going anywhere. Even though I went to culinary school, I’ll still eat hamburgers all day long. “We’re definitely going to keep taco Tuesday and steak night Monday, and we might add a fish fry Friday. I wouldn’t be surprised if I did specialty dinners every once in a while — or wine tasting, wine pairing or beer pairing. There are so many things we can do, but we are limited to the 21-and-up crowd.” Upgrades include new kitchen equipment, two new pool tables and a new beer cooler with 10 taps, where they’ll serve all the local favorites and selections from some of the microbreweries. A kitchen renovation was a must for Terebessy, who attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in San Francisco, graduating in 2002. She has worked for the Cohn Restaurant Group in the Gaslamp Quarter and La Jolla, and was the chef at the local Pemarro Recovery Center for three years, leaving in September to turn her full attention to Cheers. Also new is the bar, which will be more of a work of art than a piece of furniture.

The bar top, which will be 38 linear feet, is being crafted by Josh Grant, who mills oak trees that died after the Cedar fire. “There are dead oak trees — not burned, but dead — so he’s using these trees,” she says. “I have an oak tree tattoo on my back, because during the Witch Creek fire, our house was saved by the oak trees. I’m really partial to them.” “There’s no carbon footprint to that wood,” Rains adds. With Cheers’ certified kitchen at her service, Terebessy is working on some additional outlets for her culinary skills. “I have a lot of experience catering, and now that I have a kitchen, I can cater,” she says. “I’ve catered probably 300 weddings. I worked for a company called San Diego Catering Concepts in Ocean Beach right out of culinary school, so that was probably the best experience I could get.” And that’s not all — a food boat is also under consideration. “A fishing boat-slash-lunch,” she says. “We’re still up in the air what it’s going to be, but my family has a 50-foot retired Coast Guard cutter. “Cheers is just the beginning.” Whether on land — or on sea — this local couple sees no limits. n

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Caltrans Introduces SR-67 ‘Channelizer’ Project By Annette Williams ~ the journal

altrans held an open house at Olive Peirce Middle School Dec. 7 to introduce a State Route 67 Centerline Project that proposes to install “channelizers” between Willow Road in Lakeside and Shady Oaks Drive in Ramona.The project is also set to install outside shoulder rumble strips and fixed changeable message signs with closed-circuit cameras that will monitor the highway. “It’s a safety enhancement that we can do in a short amount of time,” said Cathryne Bruce-Johnson, of Caltrans. Seven representatives from Caltrans and one California Highway Patrol Officer were present to discuss the project and answer questions. Members of the public who expressed an opinion were largely skeptical about the effectiveness of

By Cate Kortzeborn

When I talk to people with Medicare about planning for the end of their lives, the statistic that always strikes me is this: If you ask people where they’d rather die — in a hospital or at home — 75 percent say at home, and 25 percent say the hospital. But when you look at what actually happens, only 25 percent of people get to die at home, while 75 percent pass away in hospitals. The only way you can ensure that your doctor understands your wishes is by talking about what you want. And now, Medicare will reimburse your doctor for that conversation. This is called “advance care planning.” It’s designed to help people with Medicare learn about their options for end-of-life care; determine which types of care best fit their personal wishes; and share their wishes with family, friends and physicians. One option you can discuss with your doctor is hospice care. Hospice is intended to help terminally ill people live out their lives as comfortably as possible, usually in their own homes. Hospice doesn’t focus on curing disease, and it’s not only

Ramona residents Debbie Foster, left, Annette Goodwin and Ken Foster are among the members of the public who attended Caltrans’ State Route 67 Centerline Project open house. Photo by Annette Williams

channelizers, which are 3-inch solidpolyurethane posts that can bounce back after impacts from a vehicle traveling up to 100 mph. Many preferred a fixed-concrete or movable zipper-type barrier that would keep incidents confined to one direction of traffic and help reduce head-on collisions, several of which have resulted in major injuries and deaths along SR-67 this year. Among those in opposition were Ramona residents Ken and Debbie Foster, who are San Diego paramedics. They believe that the project will be ineffective and a waste of money. One of the presenters noted that there are 39 driveways that would be impacted if a fixed-barrier centerline were installed. Information about the project is available by calling 619-688-6670 or sending an email to cathryne. bruce-johnson@dot.ca.gov. n

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Julian’s Starry Starry Night

By Ann Reilly Cole ~ the journal

ong winter nights are the perfect time to experience one of nature’s most phenomenal natural resources — the dark, starlit sky. As one of the best places in the county to stargaze, Julian offers two ways to help you do just that: the Julian Dark Sky Network and Curiosity Peak Observatory. Both aim to help folks appreciate quality dark-sky areas and to conserve this precious resource that is at risk of disappearing. Founded by amateur astronomers Doug Sollosy and Todd Rogelstad, the Julian Dark Sky Network, or JDSN, promotes the enjoyment and preservation of Julian’s dark night sky through public astronomy activities — including an annual star party — and shares scientific breakthroughs that deepen our understanding of the universe. More information is available at www.julian darkskynetwork.com and www.curiositypeak.us.

Amateur Astronomers Share the Sky Since 2014, the Curiosity Peak Observatory has “opened the door to the universe” to enjoy breathtaking views of the night sky. The observatory was built by Sollosy and Rogelstad, with the help of others who share their love of all things celestial. It has two components. A carpeted and fenced outdoor area was designed for use by people with portable telescopes or binoculars, or to view the sky with the naked eye. An indoor facility with a removable roof houses permanently installed telescopes fitted with digital cameras for producing astrophotography and computer stations for working with captured images. This month, stargazers will find spectacular constellations to the east. Taurus the Bull will be visible to the naked eye, as will the open star cluster Pleiades, also called “the Seven Sisters.” Planispheres, which are rotating star locators, can help new stargazers make identifications. They may

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Directions Two hours before roasting, remove meat from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (see note). Place oven rack on the second lowest position. Place roast in a pan large enough to hold it comfortably, bone-side down, and spread the top

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Directions Preheat oven to 375ºF. Brush a casserole dish with olive oil. Place a large pot of water over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and bring to a boil. Season with salt. Cook until tender, then drain well and return to the pot. Add butter and with a potato masher, mash potatoes until smooth. Fold in milk and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Pour potato mixture into the casserole dish and smooth top. In a bowl or food processor, mix together the cheddar cheese, panko, and fried onions until crumbly. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture in an even layer. Place in the oven uncovered until golden brown on top, about 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

thickly with the salt and pepper. Roast the meat for 45 minutes. Without removing meat from the oven, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F and roast for another 30 minutes. Finally, increase the temperature to 450 degrees F and roast for another 15 to 30 minutes, until internal temperature of meat is 125 degrees F. (Be sure the thermometer is exactly in the center of roast.) The total cooking time will be between 1 1/2 and 1 3/4 hours. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Remove the roast from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Cover it tightly with aluminum foil and allow the meat to rest for 20 minutes. Carve and serve with the sauce. Note: Be sure your oven is very clean before setting it at 500 degrees F. Mustard Horseradish Sauce Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustards, horseradish, sour cream, and salt in a small bowl. Tip: Perfect make-ahead casserol. Assemble the day before, keeping the topping separate from mashed potatoes. An hour before the meal just mix topping, sprinkle over casserole and bake.

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All-American Marching Band Taps RHS Color Guard Captain By Annette Williams ~ the journal

amona High School senior Emma Hopperton received a rare honor last month when she was officially recognized as a member of the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Color Guard. She will perform Jan. 7 during the All-American Bowl halftime show in San Antonio,Tex. The 17-year-old was the focus of attention at a school

assembly Nov. 29, where she was presented with an honorary band jacket. In attendance were representatives of AllAmerican Games, the U.S. Army and the national ROTC, in addition to Emma’s RHS Royal Alliance Color Guard teacher Melissa Barton, current band director Art Ruiz, and her parents, Mary and Mark Hopperton. She is the only student from California to be a part of this year’s 24-member color

guard, which will accompany the 101-member band. Emma applied this past spring, when she was a junior. She was nominated by Melissa and Jim Barton and her junior-year band director, Max Lowe, and was notified in July that she had been accepted. As part of the application process, she submitted four videos that included an introduction and demonstrations of her performing abilities.

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Emma, center, holds a plaque given to Ramona High School in honor of her selection to the All-American Band. She is pictured with, from left, color guard teacher Melissa Barton; her mother, Mary Hopperton; father, Mark Hopperton; and band director Art Ruiz.

selected as an Army AllAmerican,” she said. The youngest of three siblings, Emma says the support of her family has helped her reach her goals. “I would say that my parents are and always have been supportive, almost to the point of insanity,” she said. “They are always willing to do whatever is needed to help me succeed in color guard and life, from driving me to San Jose for Vanguard camps, to paying tour and equipment fees, to flying out to Indianapolis to watch me perform in Lucas Oil, to flying me out to Carolina to audition for Carolina Crown — a top, world-class drum corps — to heading the Alliance for Music Education, to anything and everything else. There is no way to describe the amount of support I receive from my parents, or to properly thank them.” Mary Hopperton is in her

second year as president of the nonprofit Alliance for Music Education, which raises funds to support the Royal Alliance Band. “We are very proud of the young lady she has become and know that she will be successful in whatever she sets her mind on, both academically and with her extracurricular activities,” she said. “She keeps the bar high for herself.” Emma also expressed appreciation for her brother and sister. “My sister, Amy, was also involved in the RHS Color Guard all four years of high school before graduating in 2015,” she said. “She helped convince Mr. (Daniel) James, the band director at the time, to allow me to join a year early. I started marching with the Royal Alliance when I was only in eighth grade, and I have been a captain since my sophomore year.” DECEMBER 15, 2016

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Coach Melissa Barton says Emma is simply “amazing!” “She is a stunning performer and a great athlete,” said Barton. “As a leader, she is determined to be the best not only for herself but for her team. Emma’s determination to be the very best shines through in all she does.” Though band director Ruiz entered the picture after Emma had begun the application process, he has nothing but admiration for her and is grateful for her leadership. “I came into this program not knowing how talented the students were,” he said.

be joining me that Thursday to support and watch the performance,” Emma said. The game will be broadcast Jan. 7 on NBC at 10 a.m. in the Pacific Time Zone. All-American representatives say they look for students who are mentally and physically agile, who know the importance of teamwork, and who are able to adapt to challenging situations. Not only are these exceptional qualities demonstrated by U.S. Army soldiers, there’s no question that Emma Hopperton personifies them, too. n

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Dance Instructors Volunteer for Special Performance By Lindsay Santa ~ the journal

ancing teddy bears and leaping candy canes spread the magic of Christmas on stages across the world through the timeless story of “The Nutcracker.” In Ramona, a local production of “The Nutcracker” held in early December was an opportunity for girls and boys from local dance studios to audition this past September for the special performance, organized by a group of local volunteer dance instructors. A fairy tale ballet in two acts, “The Nutcracker” is a fond childhood memory for many. The classic Christmas story is centered on a family’s Christmas Eve celebration. The best-known version is Alexandre Dumas’ adaptation of the story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” set to music by Tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. “The idea to bring ‘The Nutcracker’ to our Ramona community has been a lifelong goal of mine,” said Elizabeth

Franco, a ballet and pointe teacher at Ramona/Julian Academy of Dance (RJAD). She and Nicole DeWitt, a ballet instructor at the academy, served as co-directors and choreographers of the production. “While we stuck to the wellknown story of ‘The Nutcracker,’ our version was a little bit updated and showcased various forms of dance, not just the expected ballet styles. It was very entertaining!” Franco’s first “Nutcracker” performance was when she was only nine years old. She danced the part of “Clara,” and performed it in Ramona in the same performing arts center on the campus of Olive Peirce Middle School, where it was held this month. “Needless to say, this is so exciting for me,” she said. “Ramona is my home. I was lucky to meet Nicole DeWitt through the dance studio, and she shared the same dream. Nicole was the person that brought this ‘Nutcracker’ idea and plan to Kristi Griffin and made it happen.” Griffin, as the owner and director of RJAD, quickly became their biggest

Performing the Sugar Plum pas de deux are Amanda Franco and Morgan Buchanan.

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was we really wanted to have a performance that would include dancers from all studios in Ramona. We wanted to be this to be inclusive, and our goal was to make this the first authentic community ‘Nutcracker.’ It’s been amazing seeing the talent our community has and watching how it all came together so beautifully.” The majority of costumes were either borrowed or refashioned from previously used recital wear. Dance mothers Anne Marie Wilson and Denise Drum prepped and customized outfits for each of the dancers, with Griffin’s assistance. The organizers wanted to make the production as budget-friendly as possible for the participants’ families.

More than 50 performers — from preschoolers to 60-year-olds — played a part in the performance. While “The Nutcracker” usually focuses on ballet, the instructors decided to feature several types of dance styles, including tap, jazz, character and acrobatics. “There was a classic, traditional feel weaved in and out, with very exciting twists,” said DeWitt. The show lasted approximately two hours. In addition to DeWitt and Franco, choreography assistance was provided by Gwen Hernandez (ballet and Act 1), Rachel Hernandez (tap and jazz), Brittany Onder (acrobatics) and Mikah Ramirez (assistant). “I just want to thank all the other

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Ramona Library is hosting two “Santa-centric” events. On Dec. 15 at 5 p.m., Santa Claus will pay a visit to the library and spend time with youngsters. There will be opportunities for photos, and guests can decorate cookies and make crafts at this “winter celebration.” On Dec. 16 at 3:15 p.m., stop by the library and write a letter to Santa while enjoying milk and cookies. Ramona Library is located at 1275 Main St. Events are sponsored by the Friends of the Ramona Library. Call 760-788-5270. n

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San Diego County Library is hosting a Holiday Book Drive through Dec. 24, to collect new children’s books for distribution to area families through its Reach Out & Read San Diego program. All county library branches are participating, including Ramona Library, at 1275 Main St. The program helps encourage families to read aloud together. To facilitate this goal, medical doctors provide a book and a “Prescription for Reading” during regular well-child checkups of preschool-age children. Reach Out and Read currently serves 85,000 families a year and is seeking to reach more young readers. “Research shows the strong, positive impact of this program,” said SDCL Deputy Director Susan Moore. “Reach Out and Read families read together more often, and their children enter kindergarten with larger vocabularies and stronger language skills.” Visit www.sdcl.org. n Ramona Home JournaL 17

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Pastor’s Corner By Rev. Andy Schreiber

‘Away in a Manger’

an you believe it’s almost Christmas already? Where did 2016 go? Around this time every year, you can see many houses — and in some cases, even entire neighborhoods — decorated with all kinds of Christmas ornamentation. Our family enjoys driving around at night and looking at all of the Christmas lights in our neighborhood. It’s nice to be reminded that everyone hasn’t given in to the humbug bug. But there is one common Christmas decoration

that many find beautiful, but which really ought to shock us a bit — the Nativity scene. I must confess that my view of the Second Commandment prohibition against the use of images in worship, found in Ex. 20:4-6, leads me to refrain from using such a display myself. Nevertheless, when I see one, I sometimes wonder if people ever stop to consider what that original scene must have looked like. We often have sentimental notions about the birth of Christ that don’t fit the facts

of the actual circumstances. While the Nativity may remind us of the love of God in Christ Jesus (which is beautiful, to say the least), there is really nothing outwardly beautiful or attractive about the scene itself. We would be outraged to hear of a baby being born in such conditions today, and rightly so. And how much more so when the baby being born was the Messiah — the Son of God himself! In the classic book “Knowing God,” J.I. Packer writes: “The Gospels of Matthew and Luke tell us in some detail how the Son of God came to this world. He was born outside a small hotel in an obscure Jewish village in the great days of the Roman Empire. The story is usually prettied up when we tell it Christmas by Christmas, but it is really rather beastly and cruel. The reason why Jesus was born outside the hotel is that it was full and

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nobody would offer a bed to a woman in labor, so that she had to have her baby in the stables and cradle him in a cattle trough. The story is told dispassionately and without comment, but no thoughtful reader can help shuddering at the picture of callousness and degradation that it draws.” The King of kings was born not in a palace, but in a barn of sorts. As the Christmas song goes, he had “no crib for a bed.” In fact, his bed was a “manger” (Luke 2:7), a filthy food trough that was used to feed livestock. Not exactly the kind of thing one shops for at Babies-R-Us. As you are reminded of the

birth of Jesus this Christmas, consider what he did and how he suffered in order to save sinners. It brings to mind another Christian symbol that is often used as decoration and jewelry — the Cross. The Cross is also a beautiful symbol of the love of God toward sinners, but is at the same time a reminder of the brutal, ugly, public execution of Christ, that he came and died to “save his people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). n Rev. Andy Schreiber is pastor of Ramona Valley Presbyterian Church. He may be reached at 760-787-1570 or andy@ ramona valleypca.com. Visit www.ramona valleypca.com

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Ramona Events A service for nonprofit organizations, brought to you by Ramona Home Journal. Dec. 15-31 15: Mobile Pantry Food Distribution at 9 am at Ramona Food and Clothes Closet, 773 Main St. First come, first served; 18 or older; bring your own bags. 760-789-4458 www.foodand clothescloset.org 15: Intermountain Republican Women Federated Christmas Program at 11 am at the San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Rd. RSVP 760-703-9963, 760-788-5801 or sandylandrid@hughes.net www.inter mountainrwf.com 15: Santa Visits Ramona Library at 5 pm at 1275 Main St. Cookies, crafts and photos with Santa. DECEMBER 15, 2016

16: Letters to Santa at 3:15 pm. Children are invited to enjoy milk and cookies, and write a letter to Santa. 18: VFW Military Family Christmas Gift Distribution volunteers call 760-789-7888 or visit the Post at 2247 Kelly Ave. Gift-wrapping day is Dec.15 at 6 pm at the Post. 21: Ramona Art Guild at 7 pm at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. 760-787-1962 www.zhibit.org/rag. Ramona Home Journal welcomes special-event news from nonprofit groups and organizations. Email us at news@ramonajournal.com.

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Residents and Dignitaries Celebrate San Vicente Project’s Completion

High School Program Wins National EPA Award The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Ramona High School as one of 12 national award winners in its Food Recovery Challenge. More than 800 educational institutions, grocers, restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, and other entities took part in the 2015 challenge, keeping a combined 690,000 tons of food from being wasted. Ramona High School won in the Narrative Category, Education and Outreach, for its Eco-Leaders Save the World program, led by instructor

Gloria Quinn. Eco-Leaders are students who are part of a functional skills program and are committed to making changes in the world by running a districtwide food waste reduction and composting program in collaboration with the County of San Diego. The students compile data from eight school sites, which is sent electronically to the county every day. They are the first high school students in California — and the fourth in the nation — to participate in the EPA challenge. n

Participating in the San Vicente Road ribbon cutting ceremony are, from left, local resident and project supporter Joe Cahak, San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, San Diego Country Estates Association President Jim Piva, Ramona Trails Association founder John Degenfelder, Department of Public Works Project Manager Michael Long and San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department volunteer Ed Spaeth. Photo by Carol Kinney

fter more than two years of construction, the San Vicente Road Improvement Project was completed and ready for its Nov. 30 ribbon cutting celebration. San Vicente, a narrow, two-lane road between Ramona and San Diego Country Estates, was realigned to reduce curves and hills, improve lines of sight, enhance turn lanes and increase safety.

Safety features include centerline rumble strips and the construction of a 2.2-mile, 10-foot-wide equestrian, pedestrian and bicycle pathway from Warnock Drive to 1,000 feet east of Wildcat Canyon Road. This pathway provides access to the Barnett Ranch Preserve trails from Ramona, San Diego Country Estates and Wildcat Canyon Road. n

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Pictured from left are Jen Winfrey, San Diego County Department of Public Works recycling specialist; Ramona Unified School District Superintendent Anne Staffieri; Eric Wolff, San Diego County Department of Public Works franchise administrator recycling specialist; Kati Harbour, Ramona Unified director of food and nutrition; Ed Anderson, Ramona Unified director of maintenance and operations; Ramona Unified Assistant Superintendent David Ostermann; Rich Flammer, Hidden Resources composting and zero waste consultant; and Gloria Quinn, Ramona High School educator and founder Photo courtesy of Anne Staffieri of Eco-Leaders Save the World.

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boxes by noon. Regular mail delivery will be unaffected. Because Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on Sunday this year, post offices will be closed Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, the observed federal holidays. Only Priority Mail Express will be delivered. Regular hours and mail delivery will resume Dec. 27 and Jan. 3. Visit www.usps.com/holidaynews or call 800-ASK-USPS for information. n

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Ramona Disposal Service issued a reminder to customers that it will observe the Christmas holiday on Monday, Dec. 26, and the New Year holiday on Monday, Jan. 2. On these dates, there will be no residential cart collection services, and the buyback center and customer service office will be closed. In addition, collection

will be delayed by one day through each week. Commercial and residential dumpster service will continue to be provided on the regularly scheduled service day, and the public disposal site will also be open. Visit www.ramonadisposal.com/ service-schedules. n DECEMBER 15, 2016

Decorate and Entertain in Safety

ights, candles, action — it’s the holiday season again. Brightly lit decorations, elaborate meals and large gatherings are all part of traditional holiday celebrations. Unfortunately, these seasonal traditions also cause an average of 230 home fires each year. Christmas tree lights and candles are just two of the holiday traditions that increase the likelihood of a fire starting in the home. In addition, there are almost twice as many cooking-related fires on Christmas Day as there are on non-holidays. It only takes a single distracted or careless action to turn a family get-together into a tragedy. Homeowners can help keep their homes and their families safe during the holiday season by understanding the dangers and taking some simple, commonsense precautions. • Supervise items on the stovetop, as 58 percent of kitchen fires involve ranges. Homes with electric cooktops have a higher risk of fire than homes with gas cooktops. • Keep flammable items — potholders, packaging, wrapping, wooden utensils and loose clothing — away from the stovetop. • Don’t let lack of sleep or alcohol

consumption affect your ability to concentrate on preparing the meal. • Half of all holiday decoration fires start because the decoration is too

close to a heat source. • On average, 32 candle fires are reported each day, and December is the peak month.

• Keep all decorations away from heat sources such as radiators, portable heaters and fireplaces. • Use flameless candles. • If you do use traditional candles, burn them in sturdy candleholders, well away from drapes and other flammable materials. Never leave them unattended and never allow them to burn down to less than an inch in length. • About 50 percent of live tree fires occur between Dec. 22 and Jan. 5. • 30 percent of tree fires are caused by electrical problems. • 15 percent involve decorative lights. • Keep live trees well watered to reduce the chance of a fire. • Check wiring on lights for breaks and wear, replace worn strings and don’t exceed manufacturer guidelines for connecting multiple strands of lights. • Don’t leave tree lights plugged in when you are away from home or asleep. Everyone should make fire prevention a priority in their holiday preparations, so they can spend the season enjoying family and friends safely. n

Taking Care of Shedding Pine Needles

No matter how well you care for your Christmas tree, evergreen boughs and wreaths, you can expect some pine needles to find their way onto your floors during the holiday season. They can become imbedded in carpeting or stuck in socks and furniture, proving to be quite a nuisance. Attempting to vacuum them up can be frustrating, as some vacuums simply do not have the suction power to handle all of those heavy needles. Plus, fallen needles can become lodged in the inner cavities of the vacuum and clog it. To lessen the mess, wrap a tree bag around the base of the Christmas tree when you are setting it up and hide it under the DECEMBER 15, 2016

tree skirt. This bag will catch many of the needles that fall off during the season. Each day, sweep up any needles that make it to the floor so they are not tracked around the house. Think about making a homemade sticky needle catcher. Wrap duct tape around your hands or a broom with the sticky side facing out. Pat areas of the floor where needles have accumulated, and the needles will likely stick to the tape. If you want the evergreen aroma to last a little longer in your home, place collected pine needles in a cloth pouch and make a potpourri bag, making an inexpensive air freshener. n

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in January. Whether you plan to do your own tax return or hire a tax professional, steps you take today can save time and money when it comes time to file your return on April 15. Jan Dyer, CPA of Luers & Dyer CPAs, LLP, has some simple but important advice to help you get started. “As soon as you get a tax document in the mail, open the envelope,” says Dyer. “There may be a dividend check in there. Then put the document in a file or a box. Don’t just leave it on the counter wherever you happen to open your mail.” For some people, staying organized is easy; for others it’s a challenge. If you fall into the latter category, figure out a way to make it fun for yourself. Get a decorative file box for your documents, or mark your file with bold letters saying “Tax Refund Coming Soon” to keep yourself motivated. The next step is to determine if you need professional help. Not everyone needs the services of a CPA or other tax professional. For do-ityourself types who truly understand their situation or those with very simple returns involving W-2 job forms or simple dividend income, it’s fine to go with an online program or tax preparation chain. For more complicated returns involving rental properties, small businesses or real estate sales, it is advisable to consider hiring a CPA.

“Don’t be afraid to call a tax professional or an attorney when a question arises,” says Dyer. She advises people to be proactive by working with someone early on to develop a plan to get the best outcome, rather than being stuck with bad decisions. Besides preparing a tax return, a good CPA will review your books to get accurate information from them and to be sure that everything is in order in case of an audit. He or she will also be able to advise you about things you can do to minimize your federal tax bill. When thinking of hiring someone, ask how much experience they have assisting people in similar situations. You can also check their status online at the State Board of Accountancy at www.dca.ca.gov/cba to see if their license is current or whether there have been sanctions against them. If you decide to hire a professional, he or she will provide you with an organizer to guide you in gathering the documents and information they will need to prepare your return.

You can visit the Luers & Dyer website at www. luersdyercpa.com to sign up for a free monthly online newsletter under the “tax resources” tab that can help you all year long. Here are a few excerpts from a recent newsletter: • Business owners must send out 1099s by Jan. 31, a month earlier than prior years. • Max out your 401(k) before the end of the year. • Get investment planning in order: rebalance portfolios, keep records of reinvested dividends, and consider a wash sale. • Make financial gifts before the end of the year. • Contribute to your Health Savings Account. • Keep an eye on the “kiddie tax,” which is a tax on a dependent child’s unearned income. Remember, the more you can have ready for your tax preparer in advance, the more money you will save. If it is overwhelming, don’t panic, make the appointment and bring what you have, and they can help you get started. n

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