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Serving the 92116 communities of University Heights, Normal Heights and Kensington
Holiday Traditions of the World
It’s the most wonderful
time of the year...
the last month of the lunar calendar,
which occurs in late autumn.
It is the most wonderful time of the year,
with holiday lights dancing sprightly in the
night, holiday cheer brightening our days
and nights as we visit with beloved family
and friends during the holiday season.
Part of the five day celebration include
diyas, oil burning clay lamps that are
placed everywhere – ledges, balconies,
rooftops and along garden paths. A house
may contain large numbers of these
shimmering lamps.
Wonderful holiday traditions abound
around the world. It can be a magical
experience to be a part of different festive
traditions. Following are a few of the world
holiday traditions we’ve come across.
Diwali
Diwali, or Deepawali, is a Sanskrit word
meaning rows of lights. Diwali is
celebrated for five days all over India
reflecting victory over evil by Lord Krishna
in Southern India, in Western India it
honors King Bali. In Northern India
Diwali celebrates King Rama’s return to
his kingdom after 14 years in exile.
Diwali is also known as the great Festival of
Lights. It is celebrated on the last day of
Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year falls after the
beginning of the Chinese Spring solar cycle,
usually between January 21st and February
20th. It begins on the first day of the new
year containing a new moon and ends on the
Lantern Festival fifteen days later.
Red lanterns are hung and firecrackers are
set off to drive away evil spirits. It is a time
when the families visit the oldest and most
senior members of their family, give
thanks for the past year, and wish each
other good fortune in the coming year.
The houses are decorated with flowers. The
doors and windows are decorated with pa-
Happy Holidays!
per cut outs and scrolls that call for longevity, wealth, and happiness. In some houses,
paintings are hung with the same themes.
In many areas the highlight of the Lantern
Festival is the dragon dance. The dragon,
which may stretch to a hundred feet long,
is typically made of silk, paper, and bamboo. Traditionally the dragon is held aloft
by young men who dance as they bring the
colorful dragon to life through the streets.
The Golden Lion is an important symbol
to the Chinese people. Dating from the
third century, the Golden Lion dance is
performed at all public and religious
functions and is the symbol of protection
and good luck.
Ramadan & Eid-Ul-Fitr
According to Muslim religion, in the
ninth month of the Muslim calendar
when the full moon appears (September
12 through October 12 in 2007), the
Ramadan fast begins. Over the next
month, the Muslim people will fast from
sunrise to sunset.
The act of fasting
is said to redirect
the heart away from
worldly activities,
its purpose being
to cleanse the in- A diyas– used during Diwali
ner soul and free it from harm. Properly
observing the fast is supposed to induce a
comfortable feeling of peace and calm.
As the month of Ramadan draws to a close,
the Muslim community searches the sky for
the next full moon. When the full moon
is sighted, a great shout rises from the
community along with the beating of drums
to usher in the three-day festival of Eid(happiness) Ul-Fitr (breaking the fast).
On the first morning of Eid-ul-Fitr,
families begin their day at the mosques
(Masjid). After returning from the
mosque, the families gather for their first
midday meal in a month. The meal includes lamb, goat, spicy vegetables and
thin noodles cooked with milk, sugar and
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Hillcrest Named one of ‘10 Great Neighborhoods’ in America
by Toni Atkins
I am pleased to report that Hillcrest was
designated one of 10 Great Neighborhoods for 2007 through the American
Planning Association’s (APA) Great Places
in America program.
Councilmember
Toni Atkins
This is the first time
that APA has presented this nationallevel award. The
APA Great Places
program exemplifies
exceptional character and highlights
the role planners
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and planning plays in creating communities of lasting value.
local planning issues and hosting one of
the nation’s largest LGBT Pride festivals.
like architectural features, accessibility, functionality, and community involvement.
In early October of this year, the APA
selected Hillcrest as one of 10 Great
Neighborhoods in America because of its
legacy of activism and trendsetting. Considered one of San Diego’s most urban
and vibrant neighborhoods, Hillcrest has
been and continues to be a source of
social, cultural, and political influence.
The award was presented by APA representatives at the Hillcrest Centennial Gala
on October 4, 2007. Ann Garwood and
Nancy Moors of the Hillcrest Centennial
Committee along with Bill Anderson, the
City’s Deputy Chief Operating Officer for
Land-Use and Economic Development,
and I received the award on behalf of the
residents and businesses of Hillcrest.
This year, Hillcrest shares this prestigious
award with west-coast communities like
North Beach in San Francisco and Pike
Place Market in Seattle.
For more information about Great Places
designations and the list of APA’s 10 Great
Places and Great Streets for 2007, visit
www.planning.org/greatplaces .
The APA Great Places project showcases communities that offer better choices
for where and how people work and live.
Selection of the criteria is based on things
Congratulations again to the local organizations and community members that help
to create a neighborhood that has now been
lauded on a national level.
APA also noted that Hillcrest
residents are highly
engaged, from organizing clean-up events
to getting involved with
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18 : Tuesday
North Park Community Planning Comm.
6:30 pm
North Park Christian Fellowship, 2nd Floor
2901 North Park Way
Info: 619.584.1203 / [email protected]
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Kensington / Talmadge Community Assoc.
7:00 pm – Dinner served prior for reasonable price
Kensington Community Church
4773 Marlborough Drive / 619.284.5738
20: Thursday
El Cajon Business Improvement Assoc.
11:30 am
3727 El Cajon Boulevard / 619.283-3608
Normal Heights Cultural Council Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Normal Heights Community Center
4649 Hawley Boulevard
Every Thursday
Complimentary Real Estate Seminars
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm every Thursday evening
Rex Downing & Associates
4134 Adams Avenue, Suite 105
RSVP: 619.280.7399 / [email protected]
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3: Thursday
UH Crime Watch Meeting 6:30 pm
UH Community Association 7:00 pm
Birney Academy Auditorium
4345 Campus Avenue
8 : Tuesday
Hillcrest Town Council 6:30 pm
Hillcrest Neighborhood Watch 7:00 pm
Joyce Beers Commuity Center in Uptown
1230 Cleveland Avenue (Ralph’s Shopping Center)
Info: [email protected]
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7:30 am – 9:00 am
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El Cajon Business Improvement Assoc.
11:30 am
3727 El Cajon Boulevard / 619.283-3608
Normal Heights Cultural Council Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Normal Heights Community Center
4649 Hawley Boulevard
18 : Friday
20 : Sunday
Robert Rael
Adams Avenue Business Association
Kensington / Talmadge Planning Group
6:30 pm
Kensington Community Church
4773 Marlborough Drive / 619.284.5738
1: Tuesday
WEBMASTER
Robert Rael
Friends of the NH Canyon
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, second Wednesday every month
Meet at Cafe Caberet
January
No Meeting: NH Community Planning
GRAPHIC DESIGN
9: Wednesday
( January 18 – 27 )
‘The Daddy Machine’
Diversionary Theatre 4545 Park Boulevard
619.220.0097 / www.diversionary.org
CHRISTMAS DAY
CLASSIFIEDs
Concert featuring blues guitarist
Robin Henkel and bandmates
8:00 pm
Lestat’s Coffeehouse – Normal Heights
3343 Adams Avenue / 619.282.0437
$8 – All ages welcome
Normal Heights Community Planning
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Normal Heights Community Center
4649 Hawley Boulevard / 619.563.0034
7 : Thursday
UH Crime Watch Meeting 6:30 pm
UH Community Association 7:00 pm
Birney Academy Auditorium
4345 Campus Avenue
15: Saturday | 16: Sunday
Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego
Holiday Concert – Bells & Brass
Saturday – 8:00 pm / Sunday – 2:00 pm
Sherwood Auditorium
Museum of Contemporary Arts
700 Prospect Street, La Jolla
Adams Avenue Recreation Council
7:00 pm
Adams Avenue Rec Center
3491 Adams Avenue / 619.235.1149
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Adams Avenue Business Association
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Normal Heights Community Center
4649 Hawley Boulevard / 619.282.7329
North American Precis Syndicate
Savanna Forbes
DBR Media
Where to find the ‘Herald’
Toni Atkins
Rex Downing
Duchess Dale
Suzi Finkelstein
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Normal Heights
■ Safe Neighborhoods 3905 Adams Avenue
• Adams Avenue Rec Center 3491 Adams Avenue
• Pet Me Please 3401 Adams Avenue, Suite C
• Café Cabaret 3737 Adams Avenue
• California Antilles 3737 Adams Avenue
• Mariposa Ice Cream 3450 Adams Avenue
• Curves 3611 Adams Avenue
• Bamboo & Beyond 3412 Adams Avenue
• St. Didacus 4772 Felton Street
• Craftsman Foundation Repair 3524 Adams Ave.
• Sugar Ltd. 3723 Adams Avenue
• A Second Chance 3439 Adams Avenue
• Proprietor’s Wine Bar 4711 34th Street
• Kensington Veterinary Hospital 3817 Adams Ave.
• Cornerstone Café 3739 Adams Avenue
• Anshell Music Lessons 4577 36th Street
• Lestat’s 3343 Adams Avenue
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7-Eleven 3436 Adams Avenue
NH Community Center 4649 Hawley Blvd.
Smitty’s Service 3441 Adams Avenue
Vons 3610 Adams Avenue
■ Rite Aid 3650 Adams Avenue
• Actors Alliance 3535 Adams Avenue
• Triple Crown Pub 3221 Adams Avenue
• John Adams Post Office 3288 Adams Avenue
University Heights
• Richard Turner Ins. Agency 4672 Park Blvd.
• Walter Todd Salon & Spa 4127 Park Boulevard
• Jaynes Gastropub 4677 30th Street
• Adams Avenue Bicycles 2606 Adams Avenue
• Athenaeum School of the Arts 4441 Park Blvd.
• Korova Café 4490 Park Boulevard
• Twiggs 4590 Park Boulevard
• UH Library 4193 Park Boulevard
Now available on El Cajon Boulevard in local businesses and newspaper boxes!
Kensington
• Rex Downing & Assoc. 4134 Adams Avenue
■ Zensational 4689 Marlborough Drive
• DJ’s 4236 Adams Avenue
• NYLA Kensington Boutique 4095 Adams Avenue
• Kensington Chiropractic 4714 Marlborough Drive
■ Starbucks 4134 Adams Avenue
• Kensington Coffee Co. 4141 Adams Avenue
• Kensington Library 4121 Adams Avenue
■ Just Fabulous 4116 Adams Avenue
• Washington Mutual Bank 4078 Adams Avenue
• Kensington Video 4067 Adams Avenue
■ Kensington Theater 4069 Adams Avenue
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NO PLACE LIKE HOME
by Suzi Finkelstein
Cochina D. Sanchez – A Mexican Family
Restaurant and Bakery
I have been away from San Diego for the
last two months, and I was anxious to
surround myself with all the things that
make Adams Avenue my home. It is often
the small things we miss when we are away.
I didn’t even unpack but went straight to
my favorite Mexican restaurant for good
home style Mexican cooking.
Life On Adams Avenue
Mr. Sanchez uses only the finest ingredients in making each dish. I have tried
many different dishes, yet my favorites are
still the basics of a full plate of chile
relleno and black beans and rice. Last
night I was torn between the special of the
Western style crab cakes and the spinach
enchiladas. The cup of vegetable soup he
brought with my dinner with fresh avocado
was excellent, and once I started to eat the
chips I knew I’d be full before the main
course came, but I pushed on and before I
knew it, I had eaten everything on my plate.
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I leave as another customer walks in and I
see they do the same thing I did, take a
deep breath, take in all the smells and
settle into a booth and try to decide on this
large menu what they want to eat today.
Before I leave I take in the incredible
smells of the home cooked Mexican food,
and know there is no place like home.....
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The place that makes me feel I am home is
Cochina D. Sanchez, located right near
the Normal Heights sign at 3332 Adams
Avenue. I walked in, and just the smell of
the fresh tortillas, and the coziness of the
small booths made me know I had been
away too long.
What is it about Mr. Damaso Sanchez that
makes him so special? He is a kind man,
soft spoken and every time I am there, I
leave feeling that I can’t wait to come back.
He always smiles when he brings me my
food and says to take my time, not to eat
too fast because the portions are large.
As I eat, I watch Mr. Sanchez in the
kitchen. He is happy cooking, he has a
certain rhythm to his cooking, taking time
to really prepare the food, knowing as a
local business, his customers are there for
one reason; the food is excellent and the
restaurant is warm and inviting. I see Mr.
Sanchez smiling from the kitchen as he
brings me my check. He is happy that I am
happy, and he and I both share in the
knowledge that his customers will return.
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I am a person in pursuit of the perfect
quesadilla, some folks are looking for the
perfect fish taco, he has both. Everything he makes is home made and filled
with love and pride. He has been the
owner of this establishment for 24 years.
He is a man who has spent over two
decades preparing good food for the
people in Normal Heights. We appreciate
all he has done for this community.
St. Didacus Catholic
Community
4772 Felton Street, San Diego, CA 92116
619.284.3472 / 619.284.3484 fax
www.saintdidacus.com
Rev. Michael J. Sinor Pastor
Mr. Peter Nguyen Deacon
Mr. Miguel Casabosch Deacon
Masses
Saturday Vigil
Sunday – English
– Spanish
Daily Mass
– Wednesdays
Holy Days
5 pm
8 am and 10 am
11:30 am
7:30 am
8:30 am
as scheduled
Eucharistic Adoration – Wednesdays 7:30 am
First Fridays
8 am - 9 am
Confessions – Saturdays
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Parish School
4630 34th Street, San Diego, CA 92116
619.284.8730 / 619.284.1764 fax
www.saintdidacusparishschool.com
Mrs. Elizabeth La Costa Principal
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BUSINESS
Your Neighborhood Lawyer
by Eric Gersten, Esq.
Decided to start your own business or
changing an aspect of an existing one? Be
sure you know your options, and choose
wisely – the success of your enterprise
could rest on your decision. Don’t worry
though; sit back, relax, and read.
To some people, deciding on their
business’ legal structure sounds boring, yet
it’s important – doing it right could mean
great rewards. Doing it wrong, well...
So, what are your options? Generally
speaking, you’ve got sole proprietorship,
partnership, corporation (S or C) and
LLC. Some offer limited liability protection which means that a person’s liability
for any business debt or other obligation stops with the business with which
they are involved. Some offer tax advantages, while others offer organizational
advantages. Here is a short outline of the
characteristics of each.
Sole proprietorship: Clearly the simplest
form of business structure, and as the
name implies, one single owner. A sole
proprietorship can be organized informally and is subject to minimal regulation.
Simply start selling your
service or product
and you’re basically in business.
A sole proprietorship offers NO
limited liability so
it is strongly recommended that anyone
acting as a sole proprietor get adequate
insurance to cover any personal liability.
You may find that you cannot find adequate insurance for some business activities, and if that is the case, BE CAREFUL! Choose another business structure.
General Partnership: Comprised of two
or more partners, each partner is generally
on the hook for liabilities created by the
other partner(s) during the normal course
of business, and each partner is generally
actively involved in the business. The creation of a general partnership requires an
agreement between the parties, which can
be either oral or written. Be smart about
this – get a lawyer to draft a written agreement for you – I have seen businesses
fail not because the business was bad, but
because the partners did not set out
what each person’s expectations, obligations and duties were.
Limited Partnership: Limited partnerships consist of one or more general
partners and one or more non-general
partners, known as limited partners. The
rights and obligations of the general
partners in a limited partnership are the
same as those in a regular general partnership. On the other hand, limited partners are normally “silent” – they give money
and other assets to the partnership that the
general partners use in running the business. Because of their limited involvement
in the partnership, the liability of the limited partners is restricted to their investment in the business. Again, have a well
thought-out written agreement – sometimes “silent” partners become very loud.
Starting Your New Business
C Corporation: The legal life of a
corporation begins by having Articles of
Incorporation filed with the Secretary of
State. The corporation has shareholders,
which elect the Board of Directors to
oversee the running of the business. The
directors then elect the officers of the
corporation that run the day-to-day
business of the corporation. C corprations offer limited liability. Be aware
though – you’re going to be taxed twice –
the business will be taxed on the corporate
level, and then you as the shareholder will
be taxed if you receive any money from
the corporation, usually in the form of
dividends or salaries.
S Corporation: Let’s assume that you
want a corporation but don’t want to be
taxed both at the corporate level and
personal level as shareholders are in a C
corp. Shareholders of a corporation may
elect to have the corporation treated as a
so-called “S corporation”, where the taxes
due for the corporation are reported by
the shareholders on their individual
income tax returns, and the corporation
itself pays no corporate tax. However, S
corporations have some disadvantages,
including: they can only have one class of
stock, you can only have up to 100
shareholders and they all have to be US
citizens or resident aliens, you still have to
keep all the corporate formalities, and it
has to operate as a domestic corporation.
Most people today go for the LLC over the
S corp since it basically offers the same
benefits with fewer disadvantages.
Holiday
Financial
Safety Tips
The holidays are often synonymous with
shopping – on Main Street, in malls and
online. Unfortunately, not everyone is
looking for the best deal, but instead, the
easiest opportunity to steal from unsuspecting shoppers. Identity theft, robbery
and check fraud are increasingly prevalent
during the holidays – and seniors are often
the targets of such crimes.
To safeguard against financial crimes this
holiday season, the National Sheriffs’
Association offers these timely tips:
Don’t carry important personal information in your purse or wallet. With the holiday shopping season under way, purse
snatchers and pickpockets are on the prowl,
looking for distracted shoppers from
whom they can steal cash and personal
information.
Be sure your purse or wallet does not
include sensitive information such as your
Social Security number, personal identification numbers (PINs) and passwords.
A thief can use these details to order checks
or credit cards, apply for loans or otherwise commit fraud using your name.
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Economic Forecast Report Donates to Fire Relief
by Rex Downing
Last Friday was the Annual Economic
Forecast Breakfast hosted by the commercial real estate brokers in town. This year’s
annual event presented speakers Alan
Nevin, Regional Real Estate Economist,
and Dr. Stephen Cauley from UCLA’s
Anderson School of Management. It was
moderated by Greg Smith, the San Diego
County Tax Assessor.
Dr. Cauley is bullish (increasing investor
confidence) on the California economy
but bearish (decreasing investor confidence) about the San Diego economy. So,
when things turn around, Dr. Cauley feels
San Diego will perform better than the
state as a whole. Dr. Cauley believes that as
China becomes more economically
powerful, San Diego will benefit more
than any other city in the United States.
Dr. Cauley also points out that only 17% of
mortgages are affected by the sub-prime
debacle, and that only 20% of the 17% are
in trouble. So, while it is having an effect,
it isn’t as large as one would think based on
what one hears on the news.
Alan Nevin noted that the California
economic cycles have typically been more
“V” shaped than “U” shaped and he
expects it to be no different this time.
This means that, unlike most other parts
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of the country, when things start turning
around in California, it all happens very
quickly – and this is even more true for
San Diego.
Because of this, Mr. Nevin cautions people
against trying to time the market.
According to Nevin, the market bottom
will be short lived. Buyers may miss an
opportunity because they are not in the
market. He expects market forces to
strengthen in 2008.
Mr. Nevin also pointed out that San Diego
is entering a new era characterized by solid
predictable growth, as opposed to the wild
swings that we have had in the past. Where
in the past we used to get job formation at
the rate of 80,000 or 90,000 per year,
we now expect 10- to 12,000 per year –
and that is plenty. Detroit or Columbus
would think all their problems were solved
if they had that much job formation.
My experience in this industry leads me
to believe there are two reasons why the
market is slow in San Diego: 1) Lack of
affordability and 2) the sub-prime loan
challenges. But lack of affordability is
due to the desirability of living in this
region. The beauty of, and the high
quality of life in the region is desirable
by people relocating to the area from all
over the country.
As I write this, the Federal Reserve is
getting ready to cut interest rates again
creating more financial opportunities and
advantages for buyers and investors.
The bottom line is don’t fall victim to the
temptation to be pessimistic – you won’t
see the amazing opportunities that are
available in the current market if you do.
Talk with a realtor today about the amazing
home values that are available at interest
rates that are still at historic lows.
4812 East Alder Drive
English Cottage in Kensington
1800+ sq.ft., 15 minute walk to fine
dining or the library in the village
center. The backyard sits in the
shade of a lovely Chinese Elm.
To help correct the damage done due to
the recent fire devastation and to help
prevent future disasters in San Diego,
Michael Gauthier, a nine year agent at
Re/Max Associates is offering to donate
20% of his income, in his client’s name,
when he sells their home, between now
and September, 2008.
Michael’s goal in the next ten months is to
raise $100,000 from his sales commissions. The money will be donated directly
to local resources: San Diego Fire-Rescue
Dept., San Diego Habitat Restoration,
American Red Cross – SD Fire Relief, or
other charities the customer may like.
“Seeing how San Diegans pulled together
during this historical devastation, with
donations and volunteering, I am excited
about doing as much as I can to help the
people affected by the fires,” said Michael.
You can contact Michael Gauthier at
619.203.2860 or send email to: michael
[email protected] / www.san
diegohomesell.com
* This is the first in a series of
Everyday Heroes in our lives.
Linda Artiaga Joins
Coldwell Banker
Linda Artiaga is now associated with
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage,
following its merger with One Source
Realty. One Source Realty had provided
real estate services in the greater San Diego
area since 1986.
Artiaga, previously with One Source,
remains with the Mission Valley office.
With more than 25 years of experience and
having sold hundreds of homes, Artiaga
serves clients throughout SD County,
focusing on the San Diego Metro area.
“Linda is a stellar addition to our growing
team,” said Rick Hoffman, president and
chief operating officer of Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage SD, Temecula Valley
& Desert Regions. “I’ve been impressed
with her work for many years, and I’m
excited to give her the special kind of
support we offer at Coldwell Banker.”
For her part, Artiaga was pleased to join
Coldwell Banker. “I am proud and excited to be associated with this company’s
100-year history of success and stability,”
she said.
Artiaga said she was also impressed with
the company’s state-of-the-art internet,
marketing and relocation services. She
is fully committed to giving the best
personalized service, using Coldwell
Banker’s support and resources. “I am
energetic, enthusiastic, hard-working
nnand ready to be of service,” she said.
“Achieving my clients’ real estate goals
is my number one objective.”
For more information, contact Linda at
619.794.2892 or visit her website at:
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Kwanzaa
Hanukkah
coconut (Saiwiyan). For dessert there is
candy made of ground nuts, honey sesame
seeds and grated cheese.
An African-American holiday based upon
ancient customs of Africa. Dr. Maulana
Korenga created Kwanzaa in 1966. It is
based upon harvest or first fruit harvest
traditions found through out Africa.
The Jewish holiday Hanukkah, also known
as the Festival of Lights, is an eight day
holiday commemorating the rededication
of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the
second century after it’s desecration by the
forces of Antiochus IV.
These three days are work holidays. This
time is spent with the families. The
children receive presents of new clothes
either hand made or store bought. There
are fairs and special holiday shops. In the
evening there are fireworks displays. On
the last day of the celebration, families
visit relatives and friends. The children
receive gifts and coins on this day.
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Dr. Korenga sought to develop a
celebration that would reaffirm African
heritage and culture, introduce and
reinforce the seven principles (Nguzo
Sara), create a purely African-American
holiday, serve as a communal celebration
that reaffirms and reinforces the bonds
between African-Americans, and serve as
an act of cultural self-determination as an
African people.
Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26th
through January 1st. It is a time for family
and friends. It is traditional for those
celebrating Kwanzaa to wear traditional
African clothing. Kwanzaa incorporates
seven principles in its celebration. Each
day of Kwanzaa celebrates one of those
principles: Unity, Self-Determination,
Collective work and responsibility,
Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.
Hanukkah celebrates the “miracle of
the container of oil.” According the the
Talmud, at the rededication following
the victory of the Jewish soldiers, the
Maccabees, over Seleucid Empire, there
was only enough consecrated olive oil
to fuel the eternal flame in the Temple
for one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days.
The festival is observed by the lighting of
one light or candle per evening of a special
candelabrum called a menorah. The
menorah has holders for eight candles,
plus an extra candle for lighting the others.
Hanukkah foods are cooked in oil, in
remembrance of the oil that burned in the
temple. The most widespread Hanukkah
food is latkes, or potato pancakes, a
custom that may have developed in Eastern
Europe. In Israel, the favorite Hanukkah
food is sufganiya, a kind of jelly donut.
A traditional Hanukkah game that is
played is with a dreidel – a four-sided
spinning top that children play with on
Hanukkah. Each side is imprinted with a
Hebrew letter. After lighting the Hanukkah
menorah, it is customary in many homes
to play the dreidel game.
Each player starts out with 10 or 15
coins (real or of chocolate), nuts, raisins,
candies or other markers, and places one
marker in the “pot.” The first player spins
the dreidel, and depending on which
side the dreidel falls on, either wins a
marker from the pot or gives up part of
their goodies.
Saint Nicholas
aka Santa Claus
The true story of Santa Claus begins with
Saint Nicholas, who was born during the
third century in the village of Patara. At
the time the area was Greek and is now on
the southern coast of Turkey.
His wealthy parents, who raised him to be
a devout Christian, died in an epidemic
while Nicholas was still young. Obeying
Jesus’ words to “sell what you own and give
the money to the poor,” Nicholas used his
whole inheritance to assist the needy, the
sick, and the suffering. He became known
throughout the land for his generosity to
the those in need.
Santa Claus was born in United States in
the 1800’s from a mispronunciation of
the Dutch word for St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas. Although the Dutch had bought him
with them in the 17th century, he did not
become an important person at Christmas
until the novelist Washington Irving put
him in a novel that he wrote in 1809.
This first Santa Claus was still known as
St. Nicholas. He did smoke a pipe, and fly
around in a wagon without any reindeer,
but he did not have his red suit or live at
the North Pole, he did however bring
presents to children every year.
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Chili Cook Off Begins at Rosie O’Gradys
In 1822 in the now-classic poem by Dr.
Clement Clarke Moore, “A Visit from St.
Nicholas,” more commonly know as “The
Night Before Christmas,” his poem gave
an Arctic flavor to Santa’s image when he
substituted eight tiny reindeer and a sleigh
for Irving’s horse and wagon. It is Moore’s
description of Santa that we most often
think of today:
Football season is underway and so is the
Rosie O’Gradys Annual Chili Cook Off.
The local pub on the corner of 34th and
Adams Avenue in the historic Wilkinson
Building has been hosting the event for
four years, turning prime time football
into preliminary rounds.
“He had a broad face,
and a little round belly,
that shook, when he laughed,
like a bowl full of jelly.”
On Sunday and Monday night during
football season the contestants bring in
their chili recipes for all customers to taste
for free. Each patron rates the chili on a
scale from 1 to 10. Points are tallied
throughout football season. The top 5
scores are invited back on Super Bowl
Sunday for the final chili cook-off where
judges and patrons rate the chili in
categories: People’s Choice and Best Chili.
Top recipes in the past have ranged from
Southwest Style Chili to Vegan Chili to the
traditional chili con carne (no beans). If
you love chili make sure you head down to
Rosie O’Gradys during Sunday and
Monday night football and be the judge
for yourself.
Research assistance and text is gratefully
acknowledged from:
Don’t forget to show up on Super Bowl
Sunday, February 3, 2008 for the final
Chili Cook Off to judge the finalists. It
will be an experience to remember.
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– Wikipedia.com
– Chicago Museum of Science and Industry:
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scrapbook_exhibits/catw2004/
holiday_traditions.html
– www.stnicholascenter.org
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safety
Eat, Sleep, Be
Merry And Healthy
Shopping Safely
With your Children
This holiday season, eat, drink and be
merry, but not so merry that you wind up
with the holiday blues later on.
• Don’t forget to give yourself the gift
of “me” time – find a quiet spot to relax
and recharge.
Staying healthy during a hectic season of
overindulgence is a challenge that may be
easier to face with a few do’s and don’ts
from the experts:
• Do something altruistic by caring for
those less fortunate. The holidays are a
great time to give back through charity
work and volunteer efforts.
When heading out to the stores for holiday shopping, it’s important to add something to your list: keeping an eye on the
kids. Oftentimes, with children in tow,
parents can become distracted amid the
chaos of holiday crowds. Malls are filled
to capacity, stores are packed and kids
can get separated from parents in a matter
of moments.
• Do avoid or limit alcohol consumption.
Alcohol is a depressant and depletes the
brain’s serotonin, a chemical that maintains normal moods.
• Do enjoy the comfort and company of
loved ones. Family and friends can help lift
spirits during the holidays as long as you
don’t overdo it.
• Don’t abandon healthful habits, such as
eating nutritious meals-pick foods that
stabilize blood sugar as opposed to sugary
holiday sweets and high-fat/carb snacks.
If you find that you suffer the blues during
the holiday season, it may be that stress and
dietary practices negatively affect your
body’s serotonin metabolism.
• Do get enough sleep. A lack of sleep can
lead to weight gain. Try to unwind early in
the evening and cut down on stimulants
such as caffeine and chocolate, especially
in the afternoon and nighttime. Natural
products such as Natrol ® Melatonin 3mg
Time Release (www.Natrol.com / 8002-NATROL) can be taken to help fall
asleep fast and to stay asleep all night.
Give yourself the gift of good health.
Don’t overindulge during the holiday season. Take time for yourself and recharge.
• Establish a plan. Before heading out,
talk to your children about what steps
they should take if they become separated
from you. The OnGuard Kids Personal
Safety Alert System (www.onguardkids
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if they become lost or the victim of an
attempted abduction. It’s available at
Toys “R” Us and select Target stores.
Three tips to keep kids safe at the mall
• Keep your children in sight. If children wander even a few feet from you, they
can easily disappear into a crowd.
• Supply identification. Prior to leaving
the house, tuck your address, home and cell
phone numbers inside your child’s pocket.
When shopping with your children, it’s
important to know what to do if you should
get separated.
• Don’t overindulge. Overeating can add to
stress and guilt, and can lead to indigestion.
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Shop To Stop Global Warming
FINANCIAL TIPS continued from page 4
Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” and
Leonardo DiCaprio’s “The 11th Hour”
challenged Americans to act on climate
change. Changing light bulbs and taking
buses help, but nearly 40% of your carbon
footprint (the amount of global warming
pollution you are responsible for) comes
from buying everyday goods and services.
Use direct deposit. Your mail – both incoming and outgoing – can be vulnerable,
especially during the holidays when
criminal activity is heightened. If your
paycheck, Social Security or Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) check or other
payments are delivered by mail to an unlocked box, you may be at risk for theft.
A new website, www.ClimateCooler.com,
let’s you get the same low prices on 6
million products from hundreds of the
most popular online stores, and at no cost
to you, the global warming impact of your
purchases is eliminated.
“When you start your shopping at
ClimateCooler.com, we calculate the
global warming impact of your purchase,”
says Michel Gelobter, founder and 20year environmental leader. “The store
gives us a fee and we invest in renewable
energy projects to eliminate the impact of
the purchased product-making everything
you purchase, from iPods at Apple.com
to ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’
at Walmart.com, carbon neutral.”
Shopping at carbon-neutral stores this
holiday season can reduce your carbon
footprint and help fight global warming.
Direct deposit eliminates the risk of lost or
stolen checks, reduces fraud and gives
people faster access to their money on
payment day. Direct deposit also protects against identity theft. To sign up
for direct deposit of your Social Security
or SSI payment, call the Go Direct helpline at 800.333.1795 or sign up online
at www.GoDirect.org. It’s free and takes
less than five minutes.
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Know who you’re dealing with when
you shop online. If you shop online, be
certain the business is legitimate. If you
have not heard of the company before, it
is always a good idea to check with your
local Better Business Bureau before making any purchase or providing personal
financial information.
Don’t let your holiday trash become a
thief’s treasure. Identity thieves have
become experts at picking through your
trash. What’s worse, during the holidays,
there may be a delay in garbage pickup,
meaning your trash could be sitting
outside, unprotected, for an even longer
period of time.
Make sure you shred every document
headed for the trash that may have personal information, including check stubs,
credit card applications, monthly bank
statements, receipts and other documents
that thieves can use to commit fraud.
Pay careful attention to your holiday credit
card bills and bank statements. Whether or
not you are a person who relies heavily on
your credit card during the holiday season,
make sure you are the only one who gets to
make this decision. Carefully check your
credit card and bank statements to ensure
no one else is using your card and illegally
making purchases in your name. If you
notice anything suspicious, or if you
suddenly stop receiving credit card or
bank statements, contact your financial
institution immediately.
Mid City Cert is hosting a seminar by professional pet safety expert,
D.J. Gove. You are invited to attend this informational presentation:
Monday, January 14, from 6 pm -7:30 pm at the North Park Recreation
Center located at 4044 Idaho Street.
For more information from the National
Sheriffs’ Association, visit www.sheriffs.org
Holiday Lighting SafetY
• Only purchase lights with the certification mark of a nationally recognized
testing laboratory, such as the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) mark.
• Inspect seasonal lights for frayed cords, loose connections & broken sockets before use.
• Replace damaged electrical cords. Do not attempt to repair them.
• Do not plug all your extra seasonal lights into one socket or circuit.
• Keep your tree well watered and your light cords dry.
• Do not let tree light bulbs touch needles and branches.
• Never use indoor lights outside.
• Attach outdoor lights with hooks. Do not put staples, nail or tacks through cords.
• Plug outdoor lighting into the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets only.
The outlets have test/reset buttons.
• Use electrical tape over outside extension cord connections to seal out moisture.
• Turn lights off when leaving or going to bed.
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Musings
Santa’s Helpers All Year Long *
by Duchess Dale
As we lift our glass in a toast to what the
upcoming new year holds for us, I wish to
look back and share how one person can
make a long-lasting difference in many
people’s lives.
Mrs. Marilyn Moody was the Drama
teacher at Fairfax High School in Los
Angeles, California from 1960-1975. In
celebration of Mrs. Moody’s 80th birthday, over 165 of her former students got
together to present her with a celebration
and tribute to her life and work.
Being that we were not only thespians but
were also in L.A. that meant: “Let’s put on
a show!” Thanks to the internet, a few
devoted and dedicated students tracked
down students from her 15 years, and not
only managed to throw a huge party at The
Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City, but in
two weeks wrote, rehearsed and put on a
musical tribute.
There we were singing and dancing to
wonderful parodied lyrics of some of the
many award-winning musicals she directed
and produced. All ages and stations of life
coming together for the sheer joy of
performing and uplifting the heart of one
amazing woman, hopefully in small
measure to the way she uplifted each of us.
Moody (as she prefers to be called) was an
inspiration and a role-model. In retrospect, I realized that I learned more from
her about theatre, drama and performing
Holiday Home Movie Nights
than I did in all the subsequent acting
classes I took. This is not the time nor
place to drop names but many of her students went on to very successful careers – a
lobbyist, several working actors, award-winning choreographers, and even an Academy
Award® winning film production designer!
If you’re looking for a fun way to bring
the family together over the holidays, try
hosting a home movie night. Home movies
help bring back memories as they let
families relive favorite past events and
remind everyone just how special time
together can be.
What amazed me was that at her tribute, I
learned that she had served each student
with equal significance and care. Moody had
a way of making us all equal and yet unique
and special at the same time. Being with her
and involved in the drama department was a
safe haven from the varying levels of stress
and pressure in our young lives.
Try these tips for planning home movie night:
Moody was blessed to be able to witness
first-hand what a difference she made for
so many people. Not all of us will be
afforded the luxury of seeing the rewards
of work or good deeds. For most of us, we
have to press on with the work before us
and trust the rest. I know that Moody never
expected to see a “report card” grading her
good work and efforts. I am simply
grateful that at 80 she was around for us to
celebrate her in such a fitting manner.
So lift a glass in tribute to those who have
or are making a difference in your lives.
Make a difference in someone else’s life.
Celebrate the Santa’s helpers who everyday
make life a little better for us all.
Happy New Year!
Theme Nights
Family Talent Show
Gather everyone in the family room to
enjoy a themed home movie night. Let
kids choose from themes such as vacation
movies, holiday movies or special occasions including graduations and weddings.
Remember to add a little ambience by
decorating the family room accordingly.
If you’re reliving your beach vacation, for
instance, cut some palm trees out of
construction paper and throw some drink
umbrellas in glasses of pineapple juice.
You may want to hold and digitally record
a family talent show, right in the living
room. Help your kids find their special
talents by talking about favorite songs or
favorite sports. Something as simple as a
child writing a story and reading it aloud
could make for wonderful family
memories down the road. Collect enough
talent shows and add on to them over the
years. You will create a show that will
become a surefire family holiday tradition.
Family Favorite Night
Go High Tech
Give each member of the family a chance
to pick and watch his or her favorite DVD.
Make the night even more special by letting
the person who chooses also pick the menu
for the evening. You might even want to
mail out fun invites for the special eventeven if you’re just inviting the people in
your own home.
For much less than you think, you can
modernize your movies by going high-def.
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics makes an
HC1500 HD home theater projector
designed for budget-minded families.
(www.mitsubishi-hometheater.com).
Home movie nights can be a fun way to
spend family time and start a new tradition
in your family.
* This is the first in a series of
Everyday Heroes in our lives.
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equity owners while allowing any owner to
participate in the management of the
enterprise. It is always wise to have an
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LLCs may be “member-managed”, where
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community
Adams Recreation Center
Events at the library
3491 Adams Avenue
619.235.1149 / 619.283.0977 fax
www.sandiego.gov
Flag Football: Thursday & Friday
5pm-6:30pm / Saturday Games (September –
December) Ages 8-14 / Cost: $10 registration,
includes uniform rental. Proof of age required.
Kensington – Normal Heights
Branch Library
4121 Adams Avenue – 619.533.3974
www.sandiegolibrary.org
FALL | WINTER
September 2007 through January 2007
Wednesdays
Art & Crafts: Beads & strings, art, paint, collages,
and more! Ages 5-16 / 2-3:30pm / FREE
2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday
Fridays
Saturday
Sundays and Holidays
11:30am - 7pm
12 noon - 7pm
9am - noon
CLOSED
Adams Rec Council An advisory group
made up of concerned citizens from the community. Join us every 4th Tuesday of each month
at 7 pm. New members support rec programs!
Toys for Tots Registration
Call for exact dates, times and guidelines.
FREE YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Call for specific times: 619-235-1149
Mondays
Non-competitive Sports / Contests:
Have fun with relays, sports & group games!
4pm-5:30pm / Ages 6-12 / FREE
Computer Lab Internet Access: Homework/research/games. Ages 8-18 / 5:30-6:30pm / FREE
Tuesdays
Young Picassos: Learn all the basics & history
of painting through hands on art & craft using a
variety of paint. Ages 8-14 / 4-5:30pm / FREE
Cooking Class: Based on the 5 A Day Program,
children learn how to eat right & prepare their
food! Ages 8-14 / 3:45- 5pm / FREE
Thursdays
Ceramics: Paint a variety of ceramics figures.
Ages 6-12 / 4- 5:30pm / FREE
Flag Football: Tuesday & Thursday
5pm-6:30pm / Saturday Games (September –
December) Ages 8-14 / Cost: $10 registration,
includes uniform rental. Proof of age required.
Fridays
Teen Scene: Teen games, tournaments & contests,
music. Ages 11-17 / 5:30-6:45pm / FREE
Teen Council: Speak up for your community!
Help design a place just for teens. Games, trips,
etc. Ages 12-17 / 4:30-5:15pm / FREE
ADULT ACTIVITIES
Salsa – Any Age! Tues. 5:30-6:30pm / $5 class
Adult Coed Softball/Kickball Leagues:
Seasonal. Teams & availability: 858-273-3485
NA Meetings: Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm
Schedule & fee’s subject to change without notice.
Saturday, January 26, 2008 – 3 to 4 pm
Books Too Good to Miss
with Librarian Sandy Steel
With thousands of books published each year, how
do you decide what to read next? Librarian Sandy
Steel will present some of the best titles never to
make the bestseller lists. Her suggestions will include fiction & non-fiction, current titles &
classics. Sandy has been a librarian with the SDPL
for over 20 years. She is a regular speaker for the
Oasis Senior Program, USD and the Rancho Bernardo Continuing Ed Center. Registration requested.
Saturday, February 2, 2008 – 3 to 4 pm
Can You Trust Your Dictionary?
Presented by Charles Harrington Elster:
Writer, Broadcaster, and Logophile
If you’d like to learn more about Englishlanguage dictionaries – how they developed, how
they are compiled, and how best to use them
profitably – you are cordially invited to join writer,
radio broadcaster, and longtime Kensington
resident Charles Harrington Elster at the Kensington-Normal Heights library for an informal
lecture called “Can You Trust Your Dictionary?”
Mr. Elster, the author of numerous book and
articles on language and former cohost of public
radio’s A Way with Words, will present a brief
history of lexicography (dictionary-making),
explain the difference between prescriptivists
and descriptivists, and discuss the pros and cons
of various current dictionaries.
The lecture begins at 3 pm and admission is free.
Mr. Elster will have copies of his books on hand
to sell and inscribe. For more information, visit
the library at 4121 Adams Avenue in San Diego or
call 619.533-3974. Registration requested.
Saturday, February 9, 2008 – 3 to 4 pm
Staying Healthy with the Seasons
Presented by Zen Sanctuary Staff:
Chance Billmeyer, Ross Weaver, Thavy Hy
This informative presentation covers basic Holistic Health Systems and addresses natural ways to
avoid lengthy colds and flues. Presentation will
include movement demonstrations, discussion,
questions & handouts. Registration requested.
ONGOING LIBRARY EVENTS
Every Tuesday – 10 am
Preschool Storytime
Join us for stories, songs and flannel board
stories every Tuesday in December and January
except December 25 and January 1.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Ongoing Book Sale at the Library by the Friends
of the Library. All proceeds benefit the Kensington-Normal Hts. Branch Library. Collectible
children’s books from the 1920’s through the
1960’s now for sale including Beverly Gray series
by Clair Blank, Collier’s Junior Classics and The
Little Colonel series by Ann Fellows Johnston.
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