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By Lindsay Santa ~ the journal
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ne family has managed to capture the very essence and spirit of Christmas with their own version of Santa’s sleigh. Bill and Judy Bryant, 34-year residents of Ramona, are the couple behind the life-size Santa sleigh you may have seen driving up and down Main Street every Christmas for the past several years. Judy, who originally grew up in Washington state, remembered a time as a child when she saw someone using an old truck to pull a trailer that was modified and decorated to look like a sleigh, with a reindeer in front and Christmas carols playing as it drove around. Judy mentioned the idea to her husband, Bill, and said, “Wouldn’t it be nice if there was something like that these days?” One year, Bill visited longtime friend Roger Smoyer who had become ill and suggested they could build a “sleigh” out of an electric-battery-operated flatbed cart he already had, and that Roger could dress up as
Santa Claus and drive it right down Main Street. Roger thought for a minute and replied, “You’re on!” “Roger would drive his electric wheelchair across the street to my house, and we would discuss some of the design specifics, such as the profile of the side panels, lighting and other aspects,” Bill said. “He would smile ear to ear during the discussion and planning of the sleigh, knowing quite well that this was a little crazy and over the top.” When the sleigh was complete and Christmas was near, Bill trailered it to the parking lot of a local shopping center on Main Street. Roger had his Santa suit on and was accompanied by his wife, Joanne, son Keith Smoyer and granddaughter Sara Smoyer. They and the Bryants went up and down Main Street and through parking lots. “People were honking their horns, screaming ‘Merry Christmas’ and waving,” said Bill. “We had never seen so many camera phones at one time! They were taking pictures of Santa Claus and his sleigh.”
Sleigh owners Bill Bryant, behind the wheel, and Judy Bryant, in red Photo by Carol Kinney jacket, treat guests to a ride.
Roger kept saying, “This is what it’s all about.” “Roger had a very wonderful time, which was the intent,” said Bill. As it turned out, it was Roger’s last Christmas. The sleigh may be best known for its appearance at the Ramona Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting and has been a big part of many local and countywide events over the years, including the Ramona Fire Department bicycle giveaway, Ramona Sheriff’s Christmas party, VFW gift distribution to military families, Ramona Senior
Center, Montessori Children’s House and Elementary School, San Diego Law Enforcement teddy bear drive at Children’s Hospital, Christmas party at Ronald McDonald House of San Diego, Street Masters car club toy drive at Torrey Pines High School, and Christmas Card Lane in Rancho Penasquitos. “The first sleigh was built in 2009 and was replaced in 2010 with a new, bigger and better sleigh that runs on gasoline for longer distances and has more seating room,” Bill shared. The sleigh will comfortably seat 14 people. Small children typically sit on a parent’s lap,
so seating capacity is increased. Judy always makes sure everyone has a set of jingle bells to shake while singing along with the sleigh’s music. “The sleigh is an oldfashioned tradition that truly brings a lot of happiness and joy to the community, especially in a world that seems to have less and less good news on a daily basis,” said Bill. “The children we see as we drive by and wave always have an astonished look on their face that there is the Santa and his sleigh that their parents have talked about every Christmas! “While the sleigh provides more wonderful memories than we can count, the two best memories would be the rides given to the people at Ronald McDonald House and the first run with Roger in a Santa suit, driving up Main Street Ramona.” Last year, several illuminated Christmas gifts were added to the back of the sleigh. This year, the front suspension was rebuilt and aligned with all-new tires, performed by Ron’s Tire and Brake. There are also brand-new custom seat cushions provided by Jackie Gilbert of Ramona.
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about who built or owns the sleigh, but what it stands for.” “It is about the spirit and joy it brings to people and their families,” Judy agreed. “Our grandchildren love to ride in it every year with their friends
and families.” If you see the sleigh, honk, wave and scream, “Merry Christmas!” The Bryant family will be ready to wave and jingle bells right back to you. n
Children at Montessori Children’s House and Elementary School enjoy a visit from the Photos Courtesy of Bill and Judy Bryant sleigh.
“Depending on weather and other elements, we usually participate in 10 to 20 events per year,” said Judy. “The biggest crowd with the most rides is by far the Christmas Tree Lighting at
Collier Park.” “It is the excitement and participation of the people inside and outside the sleigh that inspires Judy and I to continue this year after year,” said Bill. “It is not
On the Cover: Santa Claus delights children at the Christmas Tree Lighting, Photo by Carol Kinney pictured in a sleigh owned by Bill and Judy Bryant.
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one as well. You see, every delivery made by “Meals on the Go” brings these people something else they would have to go without — a little companionship and conversation as well as a vital safety check. In order to continue to provide meals and socialization to the elderly struggling for quality of life, we need to increase private support — including yours. So when you sit down to your daily meal and pick up your knife and fork, why not pick up a pen as well. Complete the “Meals on the Go” coupon above and return it with your generous tax-deductible contribution.
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By E. A. Barrera ~ the journal
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around and took the right fork, which kept me right on course. It was a fast, dry lagoon when I pre-ran it at low tide. Well, it was now high tide, and I hit a lake at high speed that almost threw me over the bars. I kept it pinned and veered to the left where it looked dryer. Big mistake.” Spinali rode right into quicksand and started to sink and slow considerably. He jumped off the bike and ran next to it for about 500 feet until it sank knee-deep in mud. “I never felt so helpless in my life. The more I tried to get it out, the worse it got. I exhausted myself pulling and tugging on the bike trying to get it out, but it was useless. There was no one around, and it was approx 1 or 2 a.m. at mile 815,” he said. “I called the chase truck and told them I was stuck. They were too far away to help. I felt like the race was over. Devastated and alone, I could only sit and pray for help. And boy did I pray!” Then out of the corner of his eye he saw a light. It may not have been the light of providence, but it certainly turned out to be his light at the end of a tunnel. “I wasn’t sure at first if it was a bonfire or a vehicle, but I then noticed it was moving, and I started to run in the mud towards them,” he said. “It was a guy and his girlfriend. I managed to tell them I was stuck and needed help, and they followed. I had to retrace my steps because it was so dark I couldn’t see the bike.” “Well, they didn’t hesitate to jump in and help tug it out, but it took all three of us. Front wheel then rear wheel, front wheel then rear wheel. As it was almost out, I got passed by a bike. We had such a big lead I had inherited.” Spinali thanked the couple and off he
rode, with “no goggles and 60 miles left” in his section of the race. He said he was “exhausted but running on straight adrenaline.” “Not sure if I was dehydrated or just wet and completely exhausted,” he said at that point, which was 2:30 a.m. Things were still looking good with less than 200 miles to go, but then he noticed the motorcycle was leaking oil on the clutch side. “They found a hole in the clutch cover causing the leak and replaced it. At this point, I knew the win had slipped through our fingers with less than 60 miles to go, and now it was just a matter of finishing so we could claim the championship. I got back to the bike and hopped on. I guess the racer in me and all the fans cheering had me pushing it at about 70 mph with about 20 miles to go,” he said. Then the front of the motorcycle started to violently shake. He looked down at the front wheel and realized, “Seventy-five percent of the tire had come off the rim. At this point I could not do anything but laugh! I pulled into the first set of spectators, and they put the tire back on with screwdrivers and held it on with zip ties. I never even got off the bike, drank a beer while they fixed it and nursed it to the finish,” Spinali said. “I think I realized that anything can happen out there. Never give up no matter what, and right when you think you have it in the bag — Baja bites!” All the members of the HERO team had stories of the race. Tony Hammers ran into cows in the road at Bone Beach, and had kids cheering on a bluff for him near El Arco. “One of them falls off onto the course
in front of me,” Hammers said. It forced him to “fold the bike.” “No issues, but the bike was roasting,” he said. “E-start locked, started kicking. Losing vision as you do before fainting. I hear, ‘Go! Go!’ Kid’s dad is holding the rear fender for me. Last gasp, five kicks with the e-button held down. Bike starts — this is officially a hot-start method for me going forward — set off while bordering consciousness.” He said he “fell back” on a fatigue recovery technique “taught to me by a Czech SAR dude I know,” and two minutes later, “I’m mashing it out again. Clocked 87 on final approach.” Paul Thomas started the HERO team as a means of both racing and supporting veterans coming back from combat. He is a former Navy corpsman. He says the team
helps raise funds so that they can purchase high-end, athletic prosthetics for veterans. “The blades are made from the same material that blades of Apache helicopters are made from,” said Thomas. “They are made by Ability Dynamics, and we have given out seven over the last three years.” He wants the public to know of the HERO team’s work and encourages folks to go to their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Julian.Hard.Cider. HERO.Racing. John Griffin summed up what most of the others were saying in their interviews and comments after the race. “I am thankful to have ridden on the HERO team! Just being a part of this group is good, but winning it all this year is the greatest. It’s an adventure we’ll never forget.” n
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Another Step Closer for Town Hall Restoration By Ruth Lepper ~ the journal
an estimate from Lyon for $120,000 to proceed with plans and permits for the 120-year-old building. The entire restoration project has been estimated at $1.4 million. Kirkman said he will contact County Supervisor Dianne Jacob to see if permit
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estoration of the historic Ramona Town Hall has moved another step forward following meetings with architect Mark Lyon. Woody Kirkman, president of the board of trustees, received
fees might be reduced or eliminated. Trustee Darrell Beck remarked that he felt the estimate for having the plans drawn are higher than expected, but are “something we can work with.” Other work planned for the Town Hall includes: • Installing roof vents for ventilation
‘Remember the Reason for the Season.’
• Replacing flooring on the upper level The board is looking into grants for which the restoration work on the hall would qualify, and also considering future fundraisers. Visit www.ramonatownhall. com for board meeting information. n
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he annual Ramona Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting celebration wasn’t limited to Collier Park, where the town’s official Christmas tree grows taller and fuller each year. Festivities also took place along Main Street. At the park, Santa Claus arrived on a special sleigh to the delight of hundreds in attendance. On cue at 5:30 p.m., he
signaled for the tree to be illuminated in all its glory. Students from the Ramona High School Glee Club sang carols as children had their pictures taken with Santa and parents sipped on coffee and hot chocolate. Many folks also lined up to take a ride in Santa’s sleigh. In downtown Ramona, people took in the sights and sounds of Main Street. They were serenaded by the Ramona Community Singers performing holiday carols on the steps of Ramona Town Hall, where the entrance had been decorated for the occasion. “The community really seemed to enjoy it,” said Chamber Director Lezley Knott, event co-chair with Janice Baldridge. Chamber Executive Director Dr. Bob Argyelan agreed. “I had a chance to go out to every store that was open. They had a brisk business with a lot of people coming in.” He said about 16 stores were open, with many merchants offering special sales, serving treats and participating in the fun, including a Find the Elf contest. “I heard one person say that walking from store to store was more like what a small town is supposed to be like,” said Argyelan. “It was a sense of being part of a village.” n Santa
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March as One ‘Into the Wilderness’ Julian Garrido leads the Royal Alliance Parade Band in competition. He is the lead parade drum major and assistant field drum major.
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he Royal Alliance Band and Color Guard has always done well with its competitive field show and parade march. Each year, the band learns a new show and new music, and the color guard learns new work and a new drill, which is the way members move around the field. This year in particular, the Royal Alliance dominated its parade division, winning first place in every competition in both the band and color guard categories. The band and guard scored high with their field show as well bringing home many first- and secondplace trophies. At the Southwest Preliminary Championship Tournament in Riverside, the band place fourth overall in the 2A white division. The color guard placed second with a seasonal high score of 73.00. “We had an extremely successful season this year, even with the rough start we had with the change in guard staff,” said a color guard member. The band’s marching field show this year was entitled “Into the Wilderness.” It told a story of the wilderness and the wild things that inhabit it. The color guard portrayed the wild things, while the band brought the show to life with music. The band is under the direction of drum majors Tommy Ferguson and Julian Garrido, and the color guard is under the leadership of its two captains Amy and Emma Hopperton. The show featured four soloists, with two from band and two from color guard. Emma Hopperton started off the show with a dance solo, and Amy Hopperton soloed on flag in the transition between the first movement and the ballad. Jake Morrison was featured as a trumpet soloist during the third movement, and Taylor Jones soloed on the trombone during the ballad, while the advanced weapon line of the color guard danced around him. The band has faced many challenges during the season, including beginning the season with an entirely new instructional staff. Zachary Christy took over direction of the Royal Alliance in the fall of this year and has worked to make the band better since then. He has brought
Zachary Christy wears one of the band’s shakos at the marching band’s senior night. He brings a new and fun energy to the band program.
lots of teaching talent to the band, including hiring an award-winning color guard staff. “Mr. C is possibly the single best thing that ever happened to the Royal Alliance,” said a student. “He has lots of experience with marching band, and with him leading, this band is going to go far.” A band parent agreed. “He is refreshingly enthusiastic and he genuinely cares about improving the talents and abilities of the students.” Christy is extremely dedicated to the band and color guard. He has worked tirelessly to insure the band has both the instruction and funding it needs to keep performing at a high level and to even improve its performance. During his days as a high school student, he played the tuba, pursued marching music to its highest level, and was a member of the Santa Clara Vanguard, a world-class drum corps. He encourages each and every one of his students to pursue music to wherever it will take them. Now that the marching season is over, the band and color guard will split into symphonic band and winter guard. While the band generally stays the same size throughout the year, the color guard always grows in size during the winter season. “This year during field season, the color guard was made up of eight extremely dedicated members,” said DECEMBER 18, 2014
Ken Woodward Day in the County Ken Woodward receives a plaque from Ramona Pioneer Historical Society President Judy Nachazel commemorating his 20 years as director of the Guy B. Woodward Museum. San Diego County proclaimed Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, as “Ken Woodward Day” throughout the county. Photo by Ruth Lepper
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Color guard captains Amy and Emma Hopperton salute the Mira Mesa Band leadership at an awards ceremony. Both marched with the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets in the 2014 season.
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RHS Girls Volleyball Brings Home CIF Title for the Bulldogs By Jack Riordan ~ the journal
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Ramona’s Natalie Seol (8) rises up for the Bulldog block against Calvin Christian High School, as fellow sophomore Sammy Shupe (13) waits for the dig. Photo by Jack Riordan
Girls Volleyball Coach Dawn Halfaker. This year marked Coach Halfaker’s 16th season leading Ramona’s girls’ program, and she humbly says that she had been teaching the sport for “a long time” before that. Regarding this year’s team, Halfaker was very impressed with how they have selflessly filled whatever role was best for the team overall. With just the one senior on the squad and only two juniors, concerns about leadership and teamwork might begin to creep into the minds of some coaches, but not Halfaker.
“Team chemistry is important in any sport, but especially for girls,” she said as she watched her team warm up for their match against Calvin Christian. “Girls play for each other, and this team bonded right away.” The team went undefeated (10-0) in league play and finished the year with an impressive 31-7 record. As the Bulldogs rattled off win after win, whether home or away, interest grew, and with it so did the crowds in the stands. In an epic back-and-forth match against Calvin Christian High School in the semifinal
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The 2014 RHS Varsity Girls Volleyball CIF San Diego Section Championship team, back row from left, McKenna Marshall, Natalie Seol, Sammy Shupe, Morgan Wilson, Tyler Daniel, Nicole Donais, Amanda Donais and Karina Martinez, and front row, Katie Flynn, Robyn Arthur and Sydney Hickle. Photo by Doug Sooley
match for the Bulldogs, and while they were forced to play from behind in the first two games, they swept the Mustangs 3-0 for the well-earned victory. As an RHS alumni herself, Jamie Wilson and her husband, Matt, have both been impressed with the program that Coach Halfaker has put into place, as their daughter Morgan has seen her ability and skill level shoot way up throughout the season. Just a sophomore this year, Wilson is a perfect example of how bright Ramona’s future is on the court.
Marti Hickle’s daughter Sydney is a junior this year and also played a pivotal role in the team’s success throughout the season. At the team banquet, Sydney was awarded the coach’s Defensive MVP Award. If Marti Hickle seemed a little less anxious than the other parents this season, it might be because 2014 was not her first time around with Halfaker. Her two older daughters, Becca and Jenna, also played volleyball at RHS for Halfaker. In fact, in 2009, the RHS Girls Volleyball team also brought
home a CIF Championship, and Becca was on that team. Also on that championship team was Robyn Arthur’s older sister, Jaycee. Both Jaycee and Becca were in attendance at the finals versus Otay Ranch to see their younger sisters follow in their footsteps here in 2014. The San Diego Section Championship earned the team a berth in the California State Playoffs, but their 10-match winning streak was snapped in the first round by a very talented Village Christian High School team out of the
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Carrots for Christmas By Tracy Rolling ~ the journal
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ew people think of carrots as an ideal Christmas present. But for local horse trainer Tony Smith, carrots for Christmas are a family tradition. “We always give the horses carrots on Christmas,” he said, describing how the holidays can be particularly special for young riders. “Children are only young once,” he says. His daughter, Sabrina, fell in love with horses at an early age, he says. Before her first birthday she was riding, and entered her first horse show when she was 7. “Basically you could say she’s been riding all of her life.” “I like being outdoors and I love my horse Trigger,” says 12-year-old Sabrina. “Riding is always an adventure.” Smith shares how he and his wife, Deedra, got Trigger when he was only a year and half old. Coming from a long bloodline of National Cutting Horse Association champions, Trigger was originally a cutting horse. Smith owned the horse with a partner, splitting the purchase price as well as the
Sabrina Smith leads Miss Cindy, owned by Elanore Larson, through a Photos Courtesy of Tony Smith cowboy curtain.
daily expenses. “He’s not the type of horse you’d put a kid on. He’s what you call a ‘shake and bake,’ in other words, the kind of horse that would make people hoot and holler from the stands. “But the next thing you know, Sabrina was riding him. My partner saw their bond and said, ‘If your daughter loves the horse, you should keep it.’ And he wouldn’t take any money.” Today, Trigger is 16 years old. He and Sabrina have proven to be a successful team, winning multiple championships over the past several years, including a walk/jog open and trail open in Ramona this past year. “I like to trail ride, but I like to show, too,” she says, adding that it’s both fun and challenging to maneuver Trigger over bridges, backward between logs, and other obstacles, including a cowboy curtain, which is designed to test the trust between horse and trainer. “The longer I ride, the more confident I feel, and the more I trust him,” she says. Between school and karate lessons, Sabrina rides five days a week.
Relating to the positive influence a horse can make in a child’s life is Ramona resident Stacy McComack. “After my sister passed away of breast cancer 11 years ago, my nieces were devastated,” she says. The young girls, Emily and Madi Franklin, had been encouraged to ride by their mother, Elizabeth. The Christmas after her passing, McComack’s bother in-law, Charlie Franklin, purchased the girls a horse, Missy. “They were so happy! We put a red bow on Missy’s head and sent the girls down to the barn to find their gift,” she said. It was their first horse, and provided a good lesson that it’s not so easy to split one horse between two girls. At the time Madi was 8 and Emily was 9. Today, the girls are 18 and 19, and still riding strong. Through the loving support of their dad and aunt, they’ve purchased and sold several horses over the years, and have learned some of life’s most valuable lessons, such as love, respect and responsibility. “The horses have meant everything to the girls,” says
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McComack, telling how at first they were English riders, then in high school, they switched to barrel racing. “Both are doing awesome!” she shares. “Recently one was accepted into Montana University where she will study for an equine degree. The other is attending college and working as an assistant trainer in Poway.” Appreciative for the opportunity to be part of their upbringing, McComack remembers when she was a little girl and was given the opportunity to ride. “Back then we didn’t have helmets, and I could go out for hours. I felt so free and happy. At the same time, my horse gave me a sense of responsibility, like I had to be a smart rider so that nothing happened to him.” Smith works with McComack and has for the past three years. She says, “He’s taught me how to have a deeper knowledge of horsemanship and has renewed some of the confidence I’ve lost over the years.” With a goal to build confidence between horse and handler, Smith teaches that there are both positive and negative repercussions
when you can read a horse, you can prevent accidents from happening.” In addition to establishing trust, Smith says riding is physically demanding and requires good memorization skills when it comes to show patterns. He credits Henry Sabrina Smith was riding horses before her first Jaggi, owner of Hidden birthday. Horse Ranch, for his great care and ongoing generosity, as well as Kathy Pritcher and Candice Regal, who have helped Sabrina with various elements, including halter, showmanship, dressage, jumping and equitation, which is a rider’s posture. “Sometimes it’s hard for kids to listen to their parents. Kathy and Candice have Stacy McComack’s nieces Emily and Madi made a tremendous Franklin received their first horse for Christmas difference.” 11 years ago. Excited to see his Photo Courtesy of Stacy McComack daughter mature into for every action. a great rider, Smith “Riders need to be able to says one of the hardest things identify when a horse is scared has been waiting for her legs to or confused so that they can act grow so that she can use them accordingly,” he says. “There are in combination with her hands a lot of red flags out there, but to improve her overall hip, rib
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Balance ‘Risk Tolerance’ and ‘Required Risk’ Submitted by Patrick Meskell
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you are risk-averse — is going to collide with your required risk level, the amount of risk you are going to need to take (by investing in stocks) to achieve your goal of early retirement. When such a collision occurs, you have two choices. First, you could “stretch” your risk tolerance and accept the need to take on riskier investments in exchange for the growth potential you will require. Your other choice is to stay within your risk tolerance and adjust your ultimate goal — which, in this example, may mean accepting a later retirement date. Obviously, this is a personal decision. However, you may have more flexibility than you might have imagined. For instance, you might feel that you should be risk-averse because you have seen so many fluctuations in the financial markets. But if you have many decades to go until you retire, you actually do have time to recover from short-term losses, which means you may be able
to reasonably handle more volatility. On the other hand, once you’re retired, you won’t have as many years to bounce back from market downturns, so you’ll have less “risk capacity” than you did when you were younger. In any case, by balancing your risk tolerance and your required risk level — and by understanding your risk capacity — you can be better prepared to take the emotion out of investing. When investors let their emotions get the better of them, they can make mistakes such as chasing “hot” stocks or selling quality investments due to temporary price drops. By having a clear sense of what risk really entails, however, you may be able to avoid costly detours — and stick with your long-term investment strategy. n Patrick Meskell is a financial advisor for Edward Jones. He can be reached at 760-787-1113. Patrick Meskell’s office, 1425 Main Street, Ramona, is located in the Albertsons Center.
Santa and Train Star at SDCE Tree Lighting The annual San Diego Country Estates Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 7 featured a few surprises this year. Santa Claus made a first-time appearance, sponsored by Stephanie Norvell of Town & Country Real Estate and Home Loans. He arrived by train, which also offered rides to guests. The event included an opportunity for children to decorate ornaments, provided by SDCE, which they put on the tree. “Kids sat on Santa’s lap, and there were free train rides for the families,” said Norvell, who has lived in the Estates for 28 years. “There was a non-stop line for Santa, and the same for
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Juan Arandas, Ramona Juan, 13, would like “a Galaxy V phone” from Santa, he says with a big smile. A young man who knows what he wants. Jade, left, and Barbie Tipton, Lakeside Jade Tipton, 4, from Lakeside, was shopping with her grandmother Barbie Tipton and wants a “pink truck” from Santa to carry around her Barbie dolls. Too shy to speak to strangers, she whispered what she wanted in Grandma’s ear. She said it would also be OK if the truck is big enough for her to drive. Michael Todd, Escondido “Peace on earth and goodwill toward all men,” says Michael, of Escondido. This is not a cliché for Mike, a bell-ringer for the Salvation Army for the past eight years. Hit by a drunk driver several years ago, he still manages to stand on his feet all day singing Christmas carols despite persistent pain from injuries to his legs and back. John, left, and Noah Baay, Julian Noah, 2, can’t say too much yet, but he knows what he likes. “Trucks,” says his daddy John Baay. “Anything and everything about trucks,” he laughs. What’s in his hand? Why, a truck, of course. In the end, Christmas is still for the kids to enjoy and for adults to philosophize. What would you like for Christmas? n Photos by Jim Evans
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to the more fanciful design exercises with peeks at what the automobile might become,” he said. “The life cycle would become shorter and shorter. Cars will need to be redesigned more often. “It’s a matter of scale and scope, because the automobile is still complex. The auto show enables manufacturers to obtain some feedback that adds to the tool chest.” California is the largest car market in the U.S. It’s no surprise that the state also has the largest concentration of automotive design studios than any other place in the world. From San Diego to Thousand Oaks, there are 15 design outposts for carmakers ranging from Audi to Volvo. At these locations, more
• On Jan. 10, the Horseless Carriage Club will remember the 100th anniversary of the 300-mile international auto race, which was held on Point Loma streets to bring attention to the Panama-California Exposition. Ancient cars, some from the time of the historic race, will be on display at Balboa Park’s Automotive Museum. between 10 and 11 a.m. Earl Cooper drove a Stutz to victory. In the18-car field were Indianapolis drivers Barney Oldfield, Bob Burman and Eddie Rickenbacker, who later become a flying ace in World War I. The San Diego Union estimated that the crowd was 25,000. • The popular Monster Energy AMA Supercross has been scheduled for San Diego on Feb. 7. But there’s a new venue. It’ll be staged in Petco Park rather than Qualcomm Stadium. • According to National Speed Sport News, IndyCar has revealed the 2015 IndyCar Series will feature 17 events, two new race venues and a total of six ABC and 13 NBC Sports Network broadcasts. The diverse calendar will include six ovals, six road courses and four temporary street circuits. • The Toyota Grand Prix Long Beach is on April 19. • Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt underwent successful triple coronary bypass surgery in Houston last month after being diagnosed with blockages. Foyt, 79, had been admitted to the Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center with intermittent chest pains. • Running their game plan to perfection, a desert racing dream team of Rob MacCachren of Las Vegas, Andy McMillin of San Diego and Jason Voss of Gilroy won the overall title in the 47th annual SCORE Baja 1000, measuring 1,275 miles this year. They completed the run with a Trophy Truck in 22 hours, 31 minutes, 27 seconds. There were 200 entries. • Erica Enders became the first woman to win an NHRA Pro Stock world championship when she defeated her closest points rival Jason Line in the final round of the Auto Club NHRA Finals last month. n
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Jimmy Bartlett and Gary Walker — who will be leaving the district at the end of the month. Bartlett works in meter services and has been with the district 32 years. Walker retires as a systems supervisor after 37 years. Board president Darrell Beck presented the men with proclamations honoring their time and “outstanding contributions” with the district. Chief Burke Kremensky announced the fire department has received a grant of $25,000 from San Diego Regional Fire Foundation. The funds will be used for operating costs for six automatic vehicle locators in use by Ramona Fire Department. The fully integrated locators keep track of mapping and response systems of all the department’s vehicles
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‘Auld Lang Syne’ is a New Year’s Tradition
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ew Year’s Eve festivities peak when the official countdown of the clock begins. After the ball drops and midnight has arrived, revelers cheer to the new year and exchange kisses and well wishes. Once such wishes have been exchanged, many people begin to sing “Auld Lang Syne.” But few know what “Auld Lang Syne” means or why it is sung on New Year’s Eve. Confusion regarding this song is almost as notable as the tradition of singing it. Many people
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“Auld Lang Syne” Should old acquaintances be forgotten, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintances be forgotten, and days of old lang syne. Chorus: For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne, We will take a cup of kindness yet For auld lang syne. We two have run about the hillsides and pulled the daisies fine, But we have wandered many a weary foot for times gone by. We two have paddled (waded) in the stream from noon until dinner time, But seas between us broad have roared since auld lang syne. And there is a hand, my trusty friend, And give us a hand of yours, And we will take a goodwill drink For auld lang syne. And surely you will pay for your pint, and surely I will pay for mine! And we will take a cup of kindness yet for auld lang syne. n
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an you believe that the classic Peanuts cartoon “A Charlie Brown Christmas” came out nearly 50 years ago this Christmas? That does not seem possible, does it? When I was a kid, I loved that cartoon. OK, I still love that cartoon. Do you remember the question Charlie Rev. Andy Schreiber Brown asks toward the end of the show? In exasperation, he asks, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Have you ever looked at all the hustle and bustle going on at this time of year and felt the same way? Have you ever wanted to ask if anyone these days knows what Christmas is all about? After all these years, it is still pretty difficult to improve upon the simple answer Linus gave to his friend Charlie Brown. What was his answer? He quoted from the Gospel According to Luke: “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon
them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:8-14, King James Version) The birth of Jesus Christ is “good news of great joy” (verse 10). And it was good news, because it was news about the birth of the long-awaited Savior, who is “Christ the Lord” (verse 11). It was such good news that a multitude of the heavenly host could not help but praise God for His glory and for His grace toward mankind. It is still good news of great joy because it is still the news of the one-andonly Savior of sinners. Linus had it right. That is what Christmas is all about. n Rev. Andy Schreiber is pastor of Ramona Valley Presbyterian Church. He may be reached at 760-787-1570 or andy@ramonavalleypca.com.
Lutheran School Students Camp and Learn By Lindsay Santa ~ the journal
Fifth- and sixth-grade students of Ramona Lutheran Christian School (RLCS) joined four other schools for a weeklong camp program at Indian Hills Camp in Jamul. It was a first-time experience for the school’s students. Each year, more than 18,000 kids have the opportunity to be a part of what the camp offers. The campground is filled with open fields and oak groves — the perfect setting for an outdoor education experience. The nonprofit campground has been operating since 1960. Campers studied science topics, including astronomy, the growth of oak trees in California, survival skills and reptiles and insects. “We really had a great time,” said RLCS fifth- and sixthgrade teacher Elaine Crary. “We learned many camp songs, went hiking, participated in archery lessons, went on zip lines — we even rode bikes on the camp BMX track.” Crary continued, “IHC’s goal is to guide students toward a discovery of God through the window of His creation. While there, we learned about how God created us and how we are valuable to Him.” n
Ramona Lutheran Christian School students roast hot dogs over an Photo by Elaine Crary open fire at Indian Hills Camp.
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Ramona Rotary Club honored its Students of the Month for December. From left are Ramona High School cheer advisor Melissa Brunner and student Alex Flynn; Mountain Valley Academy teacher Debbie Ray and student Sarah Foglio; Montecito High School student David Peralta; Rotarian Amber Ramirez; Montecito High School teacher Adam Photo by Carol Kinney Vickery; and Rotarian Bob Murray.
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