Dalcorp/AREA 51's Kimberly Nocita in stage play "It's A Wonderful Life"

I know this is a little different direction for our blog, but hey, it's Christmas! I think just about everyone has seen the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life." It's one of the best Christmas feel good movies of all time and was recently put on at First Church of the Nazarene by The Cornerstone Theatre Group. The movie was presented as a live radio show broadcast, done in period costume, complete with foley artists right on stage. Our very own Kimberly Nocita played Mary, George Bailey's wife, and put on a fabulous performance as did the entire cast! The broadcast was performed as it would have been in the mid 40's and the attention to detail was incredible. You felt as though you were part of a real radio broadcast, complete with "On the Air" and "Applause" signs to cue the audience. The costumes were done by Janet Vincent Lee and were perfect in every way. Directed by Marc Pierson, it was a great way to move into this Christmas season and slow our lives down for a few evenings to enjoy this "wonderful" story. Thanks to all who came to support Kim and all the players of The Cornerstone Theatre Group. And thank you players and production team for an awesome broadcast!

Kimberly Nocita as "Mary."


Check out the mics....how cool is that?

After each performance, the cast met with friends
and family in the lobby for refreshments and more
good times.

Aunt Colleen and Uncle Bill came from Valley Center
via Visalia to see the performance. Via Visalia? Don't ask.

Mom, Keith and Denise Brown getting ready for
the show to begin.

Kim had several friends from her office come
and support her.

Grandma Mahgy always makes time to see Kimmy
in her shows...even when she's training for marathons.
(That's right, marathons...at 86!)

Kim with Amy Ulrich who played "Violet Bick".

Kim with New York bud "Colorado Lauren", or

as we call her, "CoLauren".

The big guy, grandson Dane Roblee, with mom and

dad, Kristy and Mike, made an appearance. Dane

made it about 20 minutes before it was siesta time.

Kim's long time supporter and violin teacher Judy

Berry came with smiles and hugs for her on Friday night.

1946? Great costumes!

Mom and Sean on opening night....

Monrovia Days Parade: Dalcorp Drives 4 Time Olympian Kim Rhode and Mayor Hammond

Kimberly Rhode was the Tiger Woods of women's double trap shooting, winning gold medals in the 1996 and 2004 Olympic Games and a bronze in 2000. Notice the word "was." After the 2004 games in Athens, the IOC dropped double trap from the program which meant if Kimberly wanted to compete it would be in skeet. From what we've been told, that's like a swimmer changing over to diving! Well, Kimberly was up to the challenge and came away from Beijing with a silver medal which makes her a 4 time Olympian with 4 medals! It was great getting to spend a little time with Kim and listening to her describe her Olympic medal experiences. But the best part was getting to put her medals around our necks! It's amazing how heavy they are! Kim does a tremendous amount of community service work and speaks to children's groups whenever her schedule permits. She is an inspiration and an example of what you can accomplish when you put your mind to something, even when they change the rules on you mid stream! Thanks Kim for all your hours of service, for representing our country, and for being a great role model to so many of our young people all over the nation. And thanks for letting us wear your medals!


Kim Rhode with Dr. Montgomery (L) and
Mayor Hammond. (Andy got to wear the medals
first!)

Kim and Rob practicing their waves.

I think Mayor Hammond has done this before!

A little fun at Rob's expense...

Oops! He figured it out! Watch out, Rob! I hear

she's pretty good with a gun!

BG Oil at AREA 51 Features "Nitrofill" Machine

Looking like something out of the movie "Star Wars," BG Oil met at AREA 51 on December 1st to demonstrate their "Nitrofill" machine. This machine exchanges the air in passenger car and truck tires for nitrogen. Why change to nitrogen? Compressed air contains a great deal of moisture. Most new cars today come with tire pressure sensors and they have found that the moisture contaminates these sensors and causes them to fail. Nitrogen contains no moisture and is also less affected by temperature and conditions that cause tire pressures to go up or down. Nitrogen has been run in race car tires for many years for these very same reasons, especially for the consistency in pressure.

It's always great to spend time with the gang from BG and find out what's new in the world of lubricants and additives. We've run BG products exclusively for years with great success and look forward to the 2009 season....with nitrogen in our tires!


Even "Bob's Big Boy" looked interested...

"The Boss" making sure things are done right!


Good eats once again provided by SubWay Sandwiches.

The Nitrofill machine doing it's thing...

Speed Wong Racing hosts thank you party at AREA 51 for Irwindale Fire and Rescue

Most of the time you never even see them. Oh, you might catch a glimpse of a yellow jump suit or two standing by a shiny truck. But, when there's trouble on the track or an emergency of any kind, they seem to appear out of nowhere and are on the scene before the cars even come to a stop. That's the Fire and Rescue Team at Irwindale Speedway and Dragstrip. David Wong of Speed Wong Racing decided to say thank you to those who give us a safe place to race by throwing a party for them at AREA 51. About 40 team members, wives and girlfriends showed up for a great evening of sharing experiences, great food and an awesome slide presentation put together by their leader, John Baham, who was also the organizer of the event. The slide show had many humorous moments, but also included some incredible accidents showing the team at work. A big thank you goes out to David Wong and Speed Wong Racing for recognizing the men and women who keep us safe while we do what we love to do. What a wonderful gesture to a great group of guys. Fire and Rescue, you're the best!

Pepper's Mexican Restaurant provided an
awesome meal. Thanks Kelly!

Each team member received this engraved
mug courtesy of Mr. John Baham.


"Big John" Baham (left) was the life of the party.

Lots of stories, lots of laughs.

John put together a 20+ minute slide show along
with some great music. Each member of the team
also got a copy of the cd. Very nice, John!