Thursday, February 11, 2016
INSIDE
Ramona couple stages hilarious intrigue. 7
■ Monument news, 2 ■ Importing wine, 3 ■ Opinion, 4 ■ Winding Down, 8 ■ Turkey Inn mural, 10 ■ Sports, 11 ■ Dining Guide, 17 ■ Crime Reports, 18 ■ Calendar, 20 ■ Classifieds, 22
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Planners want ban on medical pot shops First dispensary in Ramona expected to open soon BY KAREN BRAINARD Ramona Community Planning Group is preparing to ask the county to ban medical marijuana collectives, following in the footsteps of the Julian planning group. Ramona and other unincorporated areas are becoming sought-after spots for medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation. The first of possibly five such facilities in Ramona, at 1210 Olive St., could be opening soon. "Olive is probably going to be the first," Detective Mike Helms with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department licensing division, told Ramona planners at their Feb. 4 meeting. "They're probably three weeks out from obtaining their operating certificate." Helms also said the applicant for a medical marijuana collective for 2471 Montecito Road is trying to move property lines so the site will be the required 1,000 feet from 736 Montecito Way, which is pending an operating certificate for a collective. “Isn’t that kind of skirting the rules?” asked Jim Piva, planning group chair. County ordinance states that dispensaries and cultivation sites must be on industrial-zoned parcels, 1,000 feet from schools, recreation and youth centers, churches, playground parks and residential zoning. In its latest list of identified sites in unincorporated areas that meet the criteria, the county has noted 19 parcels in Ramona. An operating certificate, which is issued by the sheriff’s department once the building requirements have been signed off, is also pending for 618 Pine St. where the applicant is proposing to SEE POT, A18
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Rose and Scotty Ensign of Scotty's Plantscapes stand by the Welcome to Ramona monument that they have been maintaining since last year. hands that light work requires, said the update. “The volunteer pool was also crippled by San Diego County’s large liability insurance requirements that priced out most community groups who might be inclined to coordinate maintenance,” the update stated. The Ensigns became aware of the problem last year. “Scotty is a longtime and well-known member of various Ramona community and planning groups, and he and Rose decided to add monument maintenance to their long list of civic contributions,” the update continued. “Thanks to their hard work, the corner continues to be nicely maintained. Scotty is already brainstorming ideas to
revise and improve landscaping to accommodate encroachment when Caltrans begins their long-awaited realignment at that intersection within the next few months.” The county wanted to divest that corner, and in November deeded it to Spirit of Joy, reported Erlenbusch. The pastor said this transfer should simplify liability insurance problems for future volunteer work. The congregation hopes to break ground as soon as Easter on its new church building on the 9 acres behind the monument, said Erlenbusch. “The planning process has been expensive and has lasted over 15 years,” he said, adding that the congregation is excited to move forward.
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Ramona author and historian Darrell Beck will present a kaleidoscope of the community's history at a potluck dinner at the Guy B. Woodward Museum on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome at the Ramona Pioneer Historical Society meeting that will be held in the Barnett Barn on the museum grounds at 645 Main St. Those attending are asked to bring a main dish, salad or dessert to serve eight. Beck is the author of "On Memory's Back Trail," a history of Ramona and San Diego County’s backcountry. He moved to Ramona in 1943 and is a graduate of Ramona High School. A retired contractor, he has been active in Ramona civic affairs, currently serving as president of the Ramona Municipal Water District. He is on the Ramona Town Hall Board of Trustees and is a former member of the Ramona Community Planning Group. He served on Ramona's volunteer fire department and was also active with the Ramona Design Review Board. He is a past honorary mayor and citizen of the year. As a member of the Kiwanis Club of Ramona, he plays with the KiwaniKats harmonica band. The Guy B. Woodward Museum is open Thursday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For research information, call 760-789-7644.
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In a written update of Spirit of Joy Lutheran’s plans for a new church complex off state Route 67 and Highland Valley Road, and the Welcome to Ramona monument at that corner, Pastor Dan Erlenbusch reported that the congregation now owns the corner property under the monument and is sensitive to its responsibility to maintain it. He expressed thanks to Scotty’s Plantscapes and its owners, Rose and Scotty Ensign, for their ongoing service to the community by maintaining the monument. “Our lovely Welcome to Ramona sign beyond the western edge of town is a much-appreciated and admired part of our community,” said the church update. “It was built and erected in 2007-08 under the leadership of Arvie and John Degenfelder and the Ramona Trails Association, and features the artwork of Lezlie Souza.” Over the years, many volunteers planted and installed irrigation, pruned, weeded, replanted and maintained what is called Monument Corner, the statement continued, noting, “For those who know all this, the Ramona monument represents inspired acts of love for Ramona.” Ongoing maintenance of the corner continued to rely on volunteers but, as with many ongoing volunteer projects, in recent years it has been challenging to find the many willing and available
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Commission agrees vintners can import wine BY KAREN BRAINARD Ramona boutique winery owners seeking the ability to source bulk wine from outside the county found an understanding member on the county Planning Commission. Draft amendments to San Diego County’s Tiered Winery Ordinance went before the county commissioners Feb. 5. The proposed changes, meant to resolve discrepancies and provide clarification, added the allowance for boutique wineries to source wine from within San Diego County but continued to prohibit importing from outside the county, to opposition from several Ramona vintners. “It’s a supplement to our business,” said Micole Moore, co-owner of Ramona Ranch Vineyard and Winery and president of the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association. Moore said being able to import bulk wine gives local wineries an option if it is a bad production year. Other reasons vintners gave is that they cannot grow white grapes but want to be able to serve white wine, and there is a lack of grapes to purchase in the county. “I really don’t have a problem with importing 25 percent wine,” said Commissioner Peder Norby,
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In the background at left, Peter Clark, co-owner of Altipiano Winery, heads to his seat after speaking at the county Planning Commission hearing on the draft Tiered Winery Ordinance amendments while Elaine Lyttleton, co-owner of Hatfield Creek Vineyards, approaches the podium. who acknowledged he is an amateur winemaker. Norby said he did not see any difference between importing up to 25 percent grapes and juice as proposed in the amendments, versus importing wine. Norby’s motion to accept the amendments and allow the boutique tier up to 25 percent importation of bulk wine was approved by the commission 4-1 with Michael Beck opposed. Commissioners David Pallinger and Douglas Barnhart were absent. County Planning and Development Services staff and county counsel will have to check
the ordinance’s certified environmental impact report (EIR) to make sure such a provision will not call for amending and recirculating it. Jeopardizing the EIR, which held up to a legal challenge, has been a particular concern of some vintners. In opposing the outside sourcing provision, Beck said the idea behind the ordinance was to expand an industry in the county, and growing grapes should be encouraged. When Planning Commission Chair Bryan Woods, who represents Ramona and other District 2 communities,
commented that vines have to mature before they are ready to make wine, Beck said any agricultural venture requires time. Winery owners seeking less restrictions can “tier up,” he noted. The amendments allow the small winery tier, which requires an administrative permit, to import wine. The current ordinance does not restrict wineries with major use permits from sourcing wine. Hosting and advertising public events at boutique wineries, which is not allowed, has also been an issue and has lead to complaints. Beck disagreed with a suggestion by Norby to establish that a gathering
of 20 people or less would not constitute an event, saying that could create an enforcement issue. Boutique wineries can hold up to six community events per year, but only by obtaining applicable licensing through the sheriff’s department. At times during the hearing divisions among wineries were evident. “The only complaints that are being filed are by fellow winemakers,” said Elaine Lyttleton, co-owner of Hatfield Creek Vineyards. “We’ve got five children who are not playing nice in the sandbox.” “What we see here is...the lack of enforcement,” said Carolyn Harris, co-owner of Chuparosa Vineyards and vice president/general counsel of the Ramona Valley Winery Association. Harris noted that she was involved in the development of the winery ordinance that was adopted by the county supervisors in 2010, and when it was legally challenged, it was found to be sound. Enforcement and monitoring of wineries to assure they are following the regulations was questioned by commissioners. The draft amended ordinance is expected to go to the supervisors on March 16.
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Amendment to open-records bill is important to the public BY GART HURST teven Greenhut of the San Diego Union-Tribune wrote “Open-records bill will help limit agency obfuscation” for the Feb. 2 issue of the Sentinel's sister publication. Greenhut advocated for passage of AB 1707, introduced by Assemblyman Eric Linder, R-Corona. The bill amends the California Public Records Act to make it much harder for officials to hide documents from public review. The amendment is important because too many officials forget that they work for those who elected them, pay the bills, and generally own the work product (often documents) of the officials. Too many officials publicize what they want the public to believe, but hide what they do not want the public to know. Current law allows officials to respond to many public information requests by obfuscating. Greenhut mentions several common methods of obfuscating, starting with broad claims that requested records are exempt from disclosure laws, or not responding at all. The amendment would require officials to itemize what exemption they believe applies to each request, and provide a written response (however the request was submitted). Going to court to get access to information owned by the public is currently too burdensome. I will come back to this and give an example of how this method is currently being used locally. Another method of obfuscation is to charge unreasonable fees for printing or researching documents that are surely stored on digital media and easily accessed. (This is a favorite method of San Diego Country Estates Association and Ramona Municipal Water District.) Yet another method is to “bury” the relevant information in a “data dump” so the requester is burdened with spending an unreasonable amount of time to find the relevant information. (This, too, is a favorite method of San Diego Country Estates Association when it posts videos of board meetings, but refuses to provide complete minutes as required.) Greenhut also notes that redaction is used to obfuscate — especially by police agencies. Another method of obfuscating is to respond verbally, often with two officials present to provide “plausible deniability” for the “misunderstanding” that too frequently results. The Dec. 31, 2015, issues of two local publications included contradictory claims made by Ramona Municipal Water District (RMWD) officials at the San Vicente Water Reclamation Plant celebration of adding a third reverse osmosis system (RO3). District General Manager David Barnum claimed RO3 produced 2.5 gallons of recycled water per minute (gpm), and would gradually increase to 3.5 gpm. This is a maximum capacity of 1,839,600 gallons each year — between 5 and 6 acre-feet. Although RO3 increases output from the plant about 1%, Barnum is quoted as saying “What this project does is, first, it produces more recycled SEE AMENDMENT, A8
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Traits of successful school superintendents BY JOHN RAJCIC he superintendent of a school district sets the direction and tone of a school district, while responding to the often conflicting philosophy, values, views and demands of the school board and community. To a large extent the superintendent manages the school board. Why is it that our democratic republic appears to thirst for leaders at all levels, including the school district? It may be because a leader is expected to “represent” in our republic. When I ask people to come to the school board meeting and have their views be known, they say, “Hey Rajcic, that is why we elected you to represent us.” I do my best to not only represent those who voted for me but the community at large. I proudly represent the employees and above
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all the students. Teaching is and should be a most honored profession. There is little I prefer doing in the twilight years of my life than to help a teacher make a positive difference in the education of students. Education is growth and an end in itself. Leadership is an elusive concept to define. My view is that of Lao Tzu, 6th Century BC, who admired humility and religious piety. Tzu said “a leader is best when people barely know he (she) exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: ‘we did it ourselves.’” That was the leadership style of Superintendent Harold Kibby, who was at the Orange Unified School District forever. Kibby appeared to be a non-entity, in the background. People would say, “what the heck SEE TRAITS, A6
OUR READERS WRITE Our town rocks Why I have chosen to stay in Ramona after 40 years: My neighbor was shopping at Kmart the other day when she was experiencing some major medical issues. The manager and the Kmart staff came to her rescue with the most heartfelt compassion and caring. Upon my arrival, the staff explained to me what they saw and what happened. With their great effort in helping this lady, and myself, we were able to get her items checked out and loaded in my car. Then the staff and customers came to my rescue helping me get this lady in my auto. Mind you, we could have left without all the lady’s items, but she wasn’t having any part of that. The checkout line was held up for other customers, for the staff was making sure all was right with her order. All of them — staff, manager, customers — came to her rescue and mine that day. Our town and people totally rock! I thank each and every one of you. Just a note: This lady refused hospital or medics. Next day, this spunky lady was much better. Judy Barrett Ramona
Fire those who ignore president From the beginning of his presidency President Obama made it clear to everyone that he wanted to close that ongoing war crime called GTMO (Guantanamo Bay Naval Base detention base) and what did the Defense Department do about it? Absolutely nothing, year after year after year. Of course Obama, being a gentle thoughtful man, just kept using the same thoughtful patient approach year after year after year. President Obama after taking office should have fired everyone in the Defense Department who was obstructing his ability to close GTMO and thereby preventing innocent people those brutal years of unjust imprisonment. When the military feels it has a right to ignore the commands of a U.S. president, that should be considered an act of treason; otherwise the military ends up running the U.S. government. President Truman knew this and didn't hesitate to fire General MacArthur. Connie Frankowiak Julian
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FROM TRAITS, A4 does Kibby do?” They did not know his first name. Kibby was a patient listener. He seemed to use a pause and silence as a form of communication. It had a great impact and he added “silence” to a definition of communication. The entire staff seemed to do their own thing. Kibby knew the secret of communications is to hear what is not said. Some did not relish what they called “Kibby's stall and delaying action,” but things always appeared to work out in Kibby's favor and invariably it was the right thing. There were many on and off his staff who knew they could do a better job than he. I think not. Claire Hall, superintendent of the Ocean View Elementary School District, was super-smart. He had tons of charisma. He was in charge. He personally conducted the school board meetings and managed a divergent thinking bright school board. If the board was not discerning, he would have had a management problem. Every agenda item concluded, “the superintendent recommends...” The board accepted his recommendations. This is not to say the board was a rubber stamp. They argued many issues. Hall had that vision thing. The board accepted his reasoning and could readily separate the chaff from the wheat. Huntington Beach basically had three school districts, Ocean View being one of them. Before Hall, Ocean View teachers had little pride in their school district. If asked where they taught, they would respond, “Huntington Beach.” During and after Hall's reign, teachers proudly replied, “Ocean View.”
Hall was the ultimate communicator, sort of a one-way communicator — his way. People were eager to be in his presence. He was not the best listener and invariably appeared to have the best ideas. He took risks. Urgency seemed to be ever present. He made people feel good about themselves and they saw themselves as being on Claire's Team. People just seemed to respond favorably to his direction and suggestions. He advanced to the State Department of Education and was smothered in the state's bureaucracy that was not risk prone. His creativity and ability to innovate, his strong suit, were largely stifled. A. Stanley “Stan” Corey was superintendent of the Irvine Unified School District for 15 years. He was very intelligent. He was a philosopher king. He saw the “action” as being in the classroom. He said, “Outrageous expectations must be the standard for all students. Beware of conformity. Conformity leads to mediocrity. Mediocrity leads to regression to the mean and therein lies the great abyss.” Stan knew how to use people, in a positive sense, to work towards goal attainment. A principal or anyone would walk into his office or confront him when he was not in the office with a concern or problem. Stan invariably would answer a question or concern with a question, “What do you think?” or “I am not sure (even if he was). What would you do or have done?” When people left his presence, they solved their own problems. He said, “I do not know,” often. Stan was the ultimate listener and communicator. He was a risk taker. He
surrounded himself with action-oriented people who did not think alike or even like each other. He was a doer. He did not run to an attorney for advice. When questions arose he looked at the Education Code as an enabler, not disabler. Today, Irvine is one of the best school districts in the nation. What skills or characteristics do successful superintendents have? Volumes of surveys and research indicate the successful superintendents have effective communication skills, which are a requisite for success. Effective communication with employees, the school board and the community at large undergirds everything. Looking back at my experience, the most successful superintendents effectively managed the school board. When communication broke down between the board and the superintendent, in a year or two the superintendent was in another school district. There is an old adage that says, “School boards do not fire the superintendent. Teachers do.” There is a difference in management and leadership. Management is doing things right. Leadership is doing the right thing. The superintendent's role is not primarily cerebral. Often it is instinctive and symbolic. The Ramona superintendent has to be visible. He/she has less need to think deeply than to choose wisely between often conflicting options while inspiring confidence. The Ramona superintendent should see conflict as an opportunity for needed change. The superintendent, where one of his/her principles come in conflict with another principle, may have to yield. Integrity is very important, but the truth
will be shaded at times. The superintendent's staff should/must be cerebral and not kowtow to the superintendent. To know that you do not know is best. To pretend to know when you do not know is a disease. The staff should usually let the worst be known so the best can become of it. The staff protects the superintendent's flanks and is the spear catcher. This enables the superintendent to take risks to do the right thing . The Ramona school district does not need four superintendents. Today school administration is over-specialized. Schools are over-administered and this stifles discretion and the freedom of the principal and teacher to do the right thing at the right time at times. Schools are inundated with rules and policies that do more harm than good. The effective superintendents have the characteristics of the accomplished salesmen/women. We are all salesman. Is sales a natural ability or is one trained to be a salesman? Selling, like teaching or leading, is an art forum sprinkled with science. Some people have it to a greater degree than others. There are the naturals. Harvard researched the question, what are the characteristics of the most successful salesmen? The conclusion was that successful salespeople had two character traits that stood out. One was ego and the other empathy. This is true of the most accomplished superintendents. Selling, leading and teaching are art forms. There is a lot of science in art. John Rajcic, a Ramona school board member, stresses that this is his opinion as an individual and he is not representing the board.
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‘Nobody’s Got a Clue’ plays to sold-out crowds BY JESSICA KING A year after buying San Diego’s longest running dinner theater company, Ramona High alums Shawn and Mary Greiner are celebrating by debuting a new play that Shawn wrote. “Nobody’s Got a Clue” is the first original piece written for Mystery Café Dinner Theater in San Diego since 2009. The company has been in business for the past 25 years. During performances, guests are served a three-course meal while watching — and participating — in a fast-paced, partly scripted, partly improvised show. The new show is a parody on the popular board game with characters such as Mrs. Pavone, Colonel Dijon, Professor Plumber, Mrs. Off White and Miss Starlet. The audience gets to decide who the killer is for one of six alternate endings. “Nobody’s Got a Clue” opened Feb. 4 to a sold-out crowd. Shawn said he had the theme in mind for several years and began writing the script in June. It is his first full-length script, though he has written many shows for Legoland
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Winding Down BY DAVE PATTERSON
Many ways to save We had Internet and a landline for more than 20 years and I wanted to reduce my $80 per month bill by eliminating the landline. The phone company wanted to sell me a more expensive bundle and it refused to budge until I called a cable company that offered Internet only. When I let the phone company know about the cable deal, it promptly disconnected the landline and now I pay only $30 per month for Internet.
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have been saying for awhile that if I can figure out how to stop shopping at Costco I might retire early. After all, $300 saved is $300 earned, isn’t it? After my last column, I heard from several readers offering their hints on how to reduce operating costs. One reader wrote about installing LED light bulbs, as he had seen substantial reduction in his electric bill after outfitting his entire home. LEDs are becoming very popular, and competition is driving down costs. Last week I saw a pack of four 60W equivalent LED bulbs for only $10. One problem with LEDs is they don’t generate enough heat to keep our baby chicks warm at night, so I’m saving my old incandescent bulbs for that — wink-wink. I also heard from a very happy homeowner who has a 4KW photovoltaic (PV) system and an extremely low to nothing monthly power bill, apparently a good choice for them. PV isn’t dead yet, so keep your eye on system costs that are sure to go down. The same reader was heaping praise on the 99 Cents store because there he can save money while shopping, and he believes that it offers competition for the mainstream grocery stores in town, keeping
prices low for all of us. And several people have contacted me looking into purchasing a TV antenna to replace their monthly satellite bill, and I hope they are successful. One place where we realized savings is with our Internet and mobile phones. We had Internet and a landline for more than 20 years and I wanted to reduce my $80 per month bill by eliminating the landline. The phone company wanted to sell me a more expensive bundle and it refused to budge until I called a cable company that offered Internet only. When I let the phone company know about the cable deal, it promptly disconnected the landline and now I pay only $30 per month for Internet. Competition is indeed our friend. Our two flip phones also only cost us $30 per month because we resisted buying the fancy smart phones. Eventually, we won’t know how to operate the new stuff anyway,
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ROTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Ramona Rotary Club honors January Students of the Month during the club’s luncheon meeting on Feb. 2. From left are club president Bob Murray, past president Amber Ramirez, Mountain Valley Academy student Christian Swanson and teacher Lori Stateham, Ramona High School student Manuel Dinero and teacher Lee Wilkerson, and Montecito High School student Annette Garcia and teacher Adam Vickery. Ramona Rotary meets in Amici restaurant, 1429 Main St., on Tuesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Ramona design review board seeks candidates to fill vacant seat
Republican women to hear about Prop. 47’s effect on law enforcement Reservations due Feb. 16 Deputy District Attorney Tia Quick will discuss how Proposition 47 has affected law enforcement when Intermountain Republican Women Federated meets on Monday, Feb. 22. The meeting will be held in Mainstage Theater, 626 Main St., and will be catered by The MainCourse Restaurant. Check-in and social time starts at 10:30 a.m., and the meeting will begin at 11. Quick, a deputy district attorney for 23 years, has
been assigned as San Diego Police Department’s law enforcement liaison for the past 13 years. Her duties include assisting law enforcement with investigations to include reviewing search and arrest warrants, providing legal advice and ensuring a positive working relationship between law enforcement and the district attorney's office. Prop. 47, approved by California voters in 2014, lessened the punishments for some crimes and has been said to interfere with the court's ability to sentence defendants to
rehabilitation, which might curb recidivism. Crime statistics indicate that violent crime is on the rise, and Quick’s talk will include how the proposition has affected her. Reservations for the meeting are due by Feb. 16. Ramona residents with last names beginning with A through L may call Pam Sturgeon, 760-703-9963, for a reservation. Ramona residents whose last name begin with M through Z may call Millie Klein at 760-788-5801, and Julian and Santa Ysabel area residents may call Mary Lou Jones at 760-765-1725.
Those interested should attend Feb. 25 meeting Tia Quick For more information, contact Sandy Hurlburt at 760-789-0220 or sandylandrid@hughes.net. Intermountain Republican Women Federated welcomes members, spouses and guests from Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel and surrounding areas.
Mural dedication scheduled at Turkey Inn’s east wall Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project will dedicate the town’s next mural on the east wall of the Turkey Inn on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. The mural is a reproduction depicting the July 4, 1914, celebration on Main Street Ramona. The Turkey Inn is at 716 Main St. As with all the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project’s works, at least one heart icon will be hidden for pedestrians to find
when they view the mural, Elaine Lyttleton, project president, said in her dedication announcement. Fallbrook muralist Anna Parker of Muralchemy is the artist. Parker, a full-time muralist with clients throughout the county, said she inherited her love of art from her father. On Saturday, she will sign copies of the mural. Money for the mural came from
County of San Diego enhancement funds, the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project Board of Directors, and donations from Gerow Pritchard, owner of the Turkey Inn, and his patrons. “We encourage the community to come enjoy this new mural, meet the artist and receive an autographed copy of the mural as a souvenir,” said Lyttleton. For more information, call Lyttleton at 760-787-1102.
Ramona Design Review Board is seeking applicants for a community at-large seat that became vacant in January when member Carol Close resigned. The appointee will finish the remainder of Close’s three-year term that will end in June 2018. The nine-member board meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Anyone who wants to be considered for vacant seat is asked to attend the board’s Feb. 25 meeting. Candidates must live, maintain a business, own property or be employed in the Ramona planning area to be considered for appointment. The board is advisory to the San Diego County Department of Planning and Land Use and is a required step in the development approval process for the following types of projects in the Ramona planning area: all commercial development, industrial development, multi-family residential development on land zoned for more than 7.3 dwelling units per acre, and some major use permits. Board members review project site planning, architecture, landscape design, and details such as signage and lighting. All board nominations will be reviewed by the county Board of Supervisors. In selecting candidates, emphasis is given to those with backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, fine arts and construction. More information is at sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/ sdc/dplu/docs/FS_Ramona_DRB.pdf.
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Four Ramona High seniors sign with colleges BY JOE NAIMAN Ramona High School seniors Hayley Brinker, Marco Cobian, Zach Sherman and Grady Vazquez committed to college athletic programs on Feb. 3. Brinker was one of 160 athletes who either signed an actual letter of intent or participated in a ceremonial signing at the Hall of Champions ceremony that morning. Cobian, Sherman and Vazquez signed at the school.
Hayley Brinker
Brinker will play softball at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Ore. Cobian will be on the University of Chicago football team, Sherman committed to the University of Arizona baseball program, and Vazquez will be part of the San Diego State University football program. “I’m just excited that I get to sign. All the hard work has finally paid off,” Brinker said. “I’m relieved that the whole process is kind of over,” Cobian said. “I know where I’m going to go, and I’m excited about the next four years of my life.” “I’m really excited for it,” Vazquez said. “I’m happy,” Sherman said. “I’ve been waiting for a while now and I finally got something.” None of the four actually signed a National Collegiate Athletic Association letter of intent, which is for an athletic
Hayley Brinker signs her letter of intent to play softball at Lewis and Clark College in Oregon.
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Head football coach Damon Baldwin joins Marco Cobian when the Bulldog senior signs a letter of intent to play football at the University of Chicago.
scholarship. NCAA Division III schools, which include Lewis and Clark and the University of Chicago, do not offer athletic scholarships. Sherman currently has an academic scholarship only, although if any potential future Wildcats or current Arizona juniors on scholarship receive suitable offers in baseball’s June draft, an athletic scholarship may become available for Sherman. Vazquez will initially be a priority walk-on, meaning that he will be accepted to San Diego State based on academic qualification rather than competitive applications and will have priority for class enrollment. Brinker, who plays third base, will have an
academic scholarship. She was also considering Vanguard University in Costa Mesa and Arizona Christian University in Phoenix before deciding to attend Lewis and Clark. “The campus is beautiful and when I walked on the campus I knew it was the right college for me. It stands out,” Brinker said. “It’s awesome. It couldn’t go to a better kid,” said Cori McDonald, who was Ramona’s varsity coach for Brinker’s first three seasons. In 2012 Brinker began her freshman season on the Bulldogs’ junior varsity team but later saw action on the varsity. She was
on the varsity only as a sophomore and junior, although a staph infection limited her playing time as a junior. Brinker’s sophomore season ended with the CIF Division I championship game, and she earned Valley League second-team honors that year. “That was my favorite year,” she said. Her illness deprived her of all-league recognition as a junior, although Ramona won the Valley League championship for the second year in a row. Brinker was a team captain as a junior in 2015. “She’s a leader in the classroom and on the field,” McDonald said. McDonald noted that the Bulldog program stresses academics as well as athletics. “I think she exemplifies that,” she said of Brinker. Brinker plans to major in political science and hopes to work in a governmental capacity after her graduation. “She does a great job in the field,” McDonald said. “She’s just a great kid.” Brinker has been playing club softball since she was 12. She began her club career with the San Diego Blazers and has most recently been with the San Diego Legacy.
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Division I playoffs in 2015, but Ramona’s Palomar League season included a victory over Poway when the Titans were ranked among the top ten teams in the CIF San Diego Section. Cobian threw a touchdown pass against Poway and Vazquez ran for the other touchdown in Ramona’s 14-10 triumph. Cobian and Vazquez consider the win over Poway to be their Ramona football highlight. That contest constituted Ramona’s homecoming game, and Cobian was in the homecoming court. “The whole week was really fun,” he said. Cobian and Vazquez earned Palomar League first-team honors for 2015, and both were on the all-league second team as juniors. “Both those kids tried to help out kids and just really good teammates in general,” Baldwin said. Cobian will likely major in political science and will determine a career preference while he is in college. “I’m not really planning on playing any pro football,” he said.
Grady Vazquez
Vazquez played three games on Ramona’s junior varsity in 2012 before Baldwin needed a varsity linebacker and selected Vazquez for that role. “That was a big thing for me,” Vazquez said. Vazquez has an older brother who graduated from Ramona High School in 2012, so some of Grady Vazquez’s 2012 teammates played with Chandler Vazquez in 2011. “It was cool to play with all the players that he played with,” Grady Vazquez said. In addition to playing inside linebacker for Ramona, Vazquez would also play fullback,
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and Grady’s character,” Baldwin said. “He does things right. He’s a great person off the field.” Baldwin added that Vazquez has mentored younger players. Vazquez plans to major in criminal justice and hopes for a law enforcement career if he doesn’t follow his college football with National Football League experience. Vazquez expressed his appreciation to the Martin family at Brand X. “I wouldn’t be able to be at the physical playing level where I am now without their help,” he said.
Grady Vazquez signs his letter of intent to play football at San Diego State. tailback, tight end and defensive end for the Bulldogs. “He was capable of doing that,” Baldwin said. “He’s a good football player. He was a big contributor to our team the last three, four years at the varsity level.” San Diego State University head coach Rocky Long prefers players who can play multiple positions, so Vazquez has his options but he also has his preference. “The fullback position’s wide open,” he said. “I’m excited to go in there and work on getting that spot.” The NCAA limits Division I football programs to a total of 85 scholarships, and many walk-ons eventually receive scholarships. “I think, with hard work, in a year or two Grady can earn himself a scholarship,” Baldwin said. “He’s a good football player. I’m just glad that something very positive like this happened.” Baldwin also noted Vazquez’s off-field attributes. “You can’t win without character,
Zach Sherman
Sherman was also considering Fresno State University and University of California, Riverside before opting for Arizona. “I was hoping for a PAC 12 and I got PAC 12,” he said. “I’m really happy for him and his family,” said baseball coach Dean Welch. “He put a lot into not only being the best baseball player he can be but also the best student. He’s put himself in a position to not only get that opportunity to get to that level but to be successful.” Sherman was in kindergarten when he began his organized baseball career with the Ramona Pony League. The most recent summer involved Sherman playing travel ball on the San Diego Longhorns team and also playing with the San Diego Padres’ scout team. Sherman was on Ramona’s junior varsity as a freshman and joined the varsity as a sophomore. “He did a really good job out there,” Welch said. “He followed that up with a tremendous junior year.” Sherman was one of Ramona’s outfielders
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Bulldog baseball coach Dean Welch stands behind Zach Sherman as the Ramona High senior prepares to sign his letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Arizona. during his sophomore season in 2014 and also pitched and played third base as a junior in 2015. “It worked out really well,” Welch said. Ramona won Valley League championships in each of Sherman’s first two varsity seasons. “My big highlights have been winning league both years and to play with this coaching staff and this group of guys,” he said. Sherman hopes to have an even bigger highlight than a league championship in 2016. “I want to win CIF with the high school team,” he said. Sherman also hopes to be selected in this
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year’s June draft. “If not, I’ll stay with Arizona and hopefully develop and get drafted out of college,” he said. “I’m going to look for a lot from him this year,” Welch said. Sherman earned second-team Valley League honors as a sophomore and was on the league’s first team as a junior. “Just really proud of the kid,” Welch said. Sherman expects that he will both pitch and play a field position with the Wildcats. He has not yet decided upon a major or a post-college career if he is not drafted out of college. The four Ramona High seniors who signed ceremonial letters of intent Feb. 3 are all lifelong Ramona residents. Brinker and Sherman attended Barnett Elementary School prior to their years at Olive Peirce Middle School and Ramona High School. Cobian attended Ramona Elementary School through second grade and then Hanson Elementary School. Vazquez was homeschooled through various programs until completing seventh grade and utilized the Mountain Valley Academy curriculum in eighth grade and the early weeks of ninth grade before opting to be on the same Ramona High School campus on the football team after he was promoted to the varsity. High school seniors can sign letters of intent for sports other than football, soccer and boys water polo in November, and three Ramona seniors signed letters of intent on Nov. 11. If Dylan Spacke is not selected in this June’s baseball draft, he will play for Cal State University Long Beach, and during the early signing period Ashley Dowers and Izzy Ekstam signed softball letters of intent with Thomas University in Georgia.
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Forfeit win ends team’s losing streak BY JOE NAIMAN When the CIF turned a Ramona High School boys soccer loss into a forfeit win, the Bulldogs' losing streak went from four games to three. The Bulldogs then tied at Mission Vista on Friday. Ramona's goal in the 1-1 draw at Mission Vista was scored by Antonio Valdes, who had seen limited play during the 2015-16 season due to hamstring injuries. "It was great to get him back," said coach Michael Jordan. "It just adds a new dimension to our team." The Bulldogs, who will conclude five consecutive road games Friday at Valley Center and return home Feb. 17 for a match against Fallbrook, maintained a winning record for the season after the Feb. 3 field loss at Orange Glen was changed to a forfeit win. The tie against Mission Vista gave Ramona an 8-7-3 overall record along with a 2-3-1 league figure. Valley Center traveled to Ramona for a Jan. 27 game and returned with a 4-3 victory. "We just kind of gave the game away," Jordan said. The Jaguars had a 4-2 halftime lead. "I can't remember the last time we conceded four goals in the first half," Jordan said. Valley Center took a 1-0 lead, Branden Chavez scored the equalizer for Ramona, the Jaguars scored once again, and a Danny Edwards goal created a 2-2 tie. "Then we gave up two silly goals," Jordan said. Eddy Saucedo's shot produced the game's only second-half goal. "We were being successful getting opportunities and we just needed to shore up our mistakes," Jordan said. Jordan began the Jan. 29 game at Fallbrook with a formation utilizing four defenders, five midfielders, and Saucedo as the only forward. "Eddy was on top by himself and just wasn't getting any help at all," Jordan said. Senior Angel Zepeda was positioned as a second forward with the Bulldogs utilizing four midfielders.
Shortly after that transition, Chavez set a ball in the middle and Zepeda was able to place the ball into the opposing net to give Ramona a 1-0 lead. That was the halftime score, but the final score was 2-1 in Fallbrook's favor. "Gave up two silly mistakes in the second half," Jordan said. The goal at Fallbrook would turn out to be Zepeda's final high school highlight. On the field Orange Glen outscored Ramona three goals to zero. "We had some injuries," Jordan said. After first-string goalkeeper Tony Solis was kicked in the foot, Zepeda took over the Ramona net. Zepeda's high school career ended after he was kicked in the face. He was taken to the hospital where a computerized axial tomography scan indicated that he had no swelling or bleeding, but the diagnosis of a severe concussion will sideline Zepeda for the rest of the season. "He's pretty disappointed about that," Jordan said. Cesar Ramos was then moved from the field to become Ramona's third goalkeeper of the game. Orange Glen's previous game was a Feb. 1 contest against Calexico. Two red cards were issued for violent conduct. A player who receives a red card cannot play in the next game, but one of the Orange Glen players was on the field against Ramona. On Feb. 4 the CIF declared a forfeit due to the Patriots' use of the ineligible player. Solis returned to action against Mission Vista. Valdes' goal gave the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead. "Eddy Saucedo made a great cross in the middle and Antonio came in and took the ball," Jordan said. Mission Vista scored the equalizer later in the first half. Neither team added to the score during the second half. "We had a lot of opportunities in that game," Jordan said. Senior Night festivities will be held before the start of the Feb. 17 home match.
Blankenbaker among OU's all-time top 10 milers BY JOE NAIMAN A time of 4:04.34 in the Razorback Invitational track and field meet at the University of Arkansas gave 2012 Ramona High School graduate Dylan Blankenbaker the 10th-fastest University of Oklahoma time ever for the men's mile race. "It's really cool. It's a program that's had a pretty historic past," Blankenbaker said. "To be on the top 10 list was really nice." Blankenbaker, now a junior at Oklahoma, broke his personal record by three seconds. His previous record of 4:07.40 was set during the February 2015 Husky Classic meet at the University of Washington. "It confirmed what I knew I was able to do in my training," Blankenbaker said. "I'm in a lot better shape than I was last year when I ran my 4:07." The Razorback Invitational and the Husky Classic are indoor meets. Outdoor meets utilize a track with 400-meter laps. The Husky track is 300 meters, and the Razorback Invitational mile is run on a banked 200-meter track. "The tracks are pretty comparable. They're both pretty fast tracks," Blankenbaker said. "The 300-meter track was much larger, so the turns weren't so aggressive." The banking of the 200-meter track has offsetting advantages over its Washington counterpart. "It made it a little easier," Blankenbaker said. The Razorback Invitational included an invitational mile race along with two other heats. Blankenbaker was not in the invitational mile but was in the heat for the next fastest group of runners. His time placed eighth overall among the 35 milers, and he won his race. "I just put myself in a good position from the start and responded to the moves that were made and put myself in a position to win in the final few laps," he said. Blankenbaker took the lead with approximately 100 meters remaining. "I tactically used my speed," he said. "I knew I had some finishing speed left in me." Blankenbaker waited to use that finishing speed until he needed to do so. "I relied on my speed to put me in front," he said. S T A T E
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Soccer girls to celebrate seniors before Friday’s game
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Senior Chloe Knowd guides the ball during the Feb. 5 home match with Mission Vista.
BY JOE NAIMAN As a result of rainstorms last month, Ramona High School girls soccer games were rescheduled and players recently had three games a week for two weeks. A 2-4 record in those six games gave Ramona an overall season record of 8-10. Four of those games were Valley League contests, and the results left the Bulldogs with a 1-5 league win-loss statistic. "We'll just try to make adjustments," said coach Deena Vizcarra. The Bulldogs will have Senior Night ceremonies before Friday's home game against Valley Center and will have one additional week of regular-season play prior to the Feb. 20 CIF playoff selection and seeding meeting. As of Saturday, the Bulldogs were seeded sixth among Division IV schools. "The good thing is that our power rankings went up," Vizcarra said of the results of the six recent games. The makeup date for Ramona's non-league game at Mira Mesa was Jan. 25. The Marauders won, 5-0. Ramona goalkeepers Nicole Lewis and Hope Sooley combined for 14 saves, and the Bulldogs took a total of eight shots. On Jan. 27 the Bulldogs traveled to Valley Center for a Valley League match. The Jaguars scored three goals in each half for a 6-0 victory. Lewis played the entire game in the nets and made 12 saves. Ramona took only five shots. "We had a very bad loss," Vizcarra said. Valley League play continued Jan. 29 with a home game against Fallbrook. The Warriors prevailed by a 5-0 score, but the Bulldogs took 12 shots on goal and Lewis faced an identical
number of shots while making seven saves. The loss was the sixth in a row for Ramona and the fourth consecutive shutout loss for the Bulldogs, but a Feb. 1 non-league game at Escondido had a better result for Ramona. In the 26th minute the Bulldogs scored their first goal since Jan. 20 when Mikaila McNary converted a pass from Kat Lorentz into a 1-0 Ramona lead. An Escondido goal in the 39th minute created a 1-1 halftime score. "We pulled out another one in the second half," Vizcarra said. McNary also scored that goal with an assist from Jenni Rivera. The Bulldogs took a total of 16 shots in the 2-1 victory. Lewis made 14 saves against the Cougars. Two goals in the final four minutes Feb. 3 at home against Orange Glen gave the Bulldogs a 3-2 league victory. "We had a good game," Vizcarra said. "It was an exciting comeback." A penalty kick goal 10 minutes into the game gave the Patriots a 1-0 lead. Two minutes later Lorentz scored the equalizer with an assist from Rivera. An Orange Glen goal created a 2-1 halftime score in favor of the Patriots. "We were able to come back," Vizcarra said. Carley Reese tied the game with a goal after taking a pass from McNary. Lorentz then passed to Rivera, who headed the ball into the net for the winning score. Ramona took a total of 22 shots. The Feb. 5 league game at Ramona against Mission Vista was a 5-0 Timberwolves victory. The score was 3-0 at halftime. "We did better in the second half," Vizcarra said.
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Austin Hayes of Ramona finished strong at California Junior Rodeo Association finals, receiving an array of prizes at the awards banquet. Hayes, 18-year-old son of Kelley and Tim Hayes, called the rodeo finals an exciting three days. He won the champion header saddle in team roping, came from behind to win the calf roping saddle, and placed high in his other events, earning the coveted all-around saddle. “It was a great way to end my amateur career, and I’m looking forward to competing in some local pro rodeos,” he said. Hayes, a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, said he has many people to thank for his success: “My family, of course, and the Aspin family, my trainer Sean Maginnis, my farrier Rick Price.” He also thanked the Shirley family for his horse Oakie, the Battaglia family for his horses Shorty and Zero, “and the good Lord for my abilities. Thank you all.”
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■ Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Zumba at 9:30 a.m., Bouncing Baby Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Teen Action Council at 3 p.m., Family Craft at 3:15 p.m. 760-788-5270. ■ Ramona ACBL Bridge Club, 10 a.m., 1721 Main St., Suite 101. 760-789-1132. ■ Ramona ACBL Bridge Club, free youth lessons, 3 to 4 p.m., 1721 Main St., Suite 101. 760-789-1132. ■ San Diego County Library Art
Contest, Teen entries, 3:15 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Submit an original work of art based on this year’s Summer Reading theme, “Read for the Win,” for a chance to have artwork featured on SDCL promotional materials. Art supplies will be provided. 760-788-5270.
depicts the July 4, 1914, celebration on Main Street Ramona. 760-787-1102. ■ Modern Square Dancing Lessons, 3 to 5 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Suggested $5 donation. Leo or Rochelle Catt at 253-632-7240, 253-250-3999.
Saturday, Feb. 13
■ Depression and Bipolar Support Group, 10 to 11 a.m., Rose Garden at Collier Park, 626 E St. 760-497-4046 or www.dbsasandiego.org. ■ Car Show, 3 to 5 p.m., Albertsons parking lot, 1400 block of Main Street. Owners of pre-1974 trucks and cars are welcome to display vehicles. Tractors, tanks, boats, Peterbilts, motorcycles and other vehicles welcome. Free. 760-789-3396.
■ Kiwanis of Ramona, 7 to 8:30 a.m., VFW Post 3783, 2247 Kelly Ave. Breakfast meeting with speaker. 760-522-2625. ■ Weight Watchers, Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St., 8 a.m. ■ Ramona Girls Softball Opening Day, 9 a.m., Ramona Girls Softball fields, Ramona Community Park, Fifth Street and Aqua Lane. www.eteamz.com/ramonagirlssoftball1. ■ Ramona Certified Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kmart lot, 1855 Main St. ■ Santa Maria Creek cleanup of invasive plants, 9 a.m. to noon, meet at staging area, 1710 Montecito Road. 760-440-9135 or president@ramonatrails.org. ■ Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exercise Dance at 9:30 a.m., Beginning Computing at 10 a.m., Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Teen Music Shop at 2 p.m. 760-788-5270. ■ Hawk Watch, presented by Wildlife Research Institute, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Begent Ranch, 18528 Highland Valley Road. Free. Bring binoculars or use available scopes. wildlife-research.org. ■ Mural dedication, 11 a.m., Turkey Inn, 716 Main St. Community invited to meet the artist, receive an autographed copy of the mural and see the mural that
Sunday, Feb. 14
Monday, Feb. 15
Presidents Day. Schools, library, many public agencies closed. ■ English as a Second Language, 6 to 8:50 p.m., Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Free. ESL I, Room 159. ESL II, Room 152. ESL III, Room 160. 760-789-8586, 760-271-7640. ■ “Homes of Honor” Parenting Class, 7 p.m., Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic, 1530 Main St., Suite 6. Free. Last of four classes. Uses Dr. Gary Smalley video, workbook and discussion. All welcome. Register at 760-789-7059. ■ Ramona Christian Writers Group, 6 to 8 p.m. Contact Byron Mettler for location: 760-310-9539 or email explorerseries@gmail.com. ■ Ramona Skatepark Champions, 6:30 p.m., Ramona Realty office, 23680 San Vicente Road. All are welcome. ramonaskatepark.org.
Jearrel O. ‘Jiggs’ Lanham June 7, 1929 - January 30, 2016
Ramona — Sunrise in San Diego, Ca, to Lillie mae and Jearrel Lanham. Sunset in Ventura, Ca. Jerry grew up with his parents and brother, Jim, in Ramona. Popular in high school and a star athlete, he fell in love with lovely Patricia allen. They married and started a family in 1948 when Linda was born. michael came next, then Pat, David, Sean and twins, Kerry and Kelly. Their parents were blessed in those 11 years, and all the years since, with their cherished kids and a strong, loving family. What a working man Jerry was, and a union man
too! He built freeways and other heavy construction projects all over Southern Ca and was a business agent and District Rep. for the operating Engineers for 31 years. He lived for many years
at the La Posada mobile Home Park, and was grateful for the caring neighbors he knew there. The Lanham family would like to express our respect, gratitude and affection to the Hernandez family, most especially Grace, Francis and David, con mucho amor. The devotion you poured to him and the care you showed as he passed over will stay forever in our memories. Jerry was predeceased by his beloved brother, Jim; his fine son, Kelly; and dear granddaughters, Brenna and Siobhan. He is survived by daughters, Linda (Rich) and Kerry (George); sons, michael, Patrick (ona),
David (Rosemary) and Sean (Chris); sadly missed by grandchildren, Tyler, Diana, Julia, Patricia, Ryan, ashley, Cael, Fiona and Seamus; and great-grandchildren, ashlyn, Cooper, Leo, Jude and owen. Grace Hernandez has lost a friend of many years also. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Jerry Lanham Scholarship Fund, Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Ln., Ramona, Ca 92065, attn: Diana Truax, Fed Tax ID#95-6002502 His Celebration of Life to be announced. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/ramonasentinel.
To place a Life Tribute call Cathy Kay at 858-218-7237 or email InMemory@MyClassifiedMarketplace.com
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ASSISTANCE Sara Krueger, veterans service representative with the San Diego County Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, talks with a Marine veteran in Ramona Library on Jan. 27. Krueger, a Navy veteran, is at the library the fourth Wednesday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist veterans and to provide them with information about benefits and services that are available to them. She also assists dependents and survivors of veterans. For more information, call 858-694-3222.
Valley Club to explore eldercare Cindy Hasz, LVN and founder of Grace Care Management, will be the guest speaker at the San Vicente Valley Club’s luncheon meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The meeting, open to the public, will be in San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Road. Check-in is 11 a.m. Reservations are requested by Friday, Feb. 19, either at the front desk of the resort or by calling Kaaren Thiem 760-788-4840. Hasz founded Grace Care about 10 years ago. She has a reputation in the elder care community as a skilled and dedicated patient/family advocate. A licensed vocational nurse since 1977, her career has included geriatric nursing at all levels of care. From hospital to rural home care, she has a reputation for bringing a special level of creativity, dedication and love to those she serves. She was certified as a geriatric care manager (CMC) through Case Management Society of America in 2008.She is also a
published health care journalist who wrote the first eldercare column on the Internet through “American Reporter.” Grace Care Management’s mission is to provide quality personalized eldercare to individuals and their family members seeking guidance and support with health care needs. It provides geriatric care managers and a professional senior care team who will advocate for optimum health, dignity and quality of life along the whole continuum of care. San Vicente Valley Club is a nonprofit organization for all residents of Ramona brought together for the social, philanthropic and civic betterment of the community with charitable contributions toward student scholarships and the needs of the community. For membership information, contact Thiem or see sanvicentevalleyclub.com. Among the club’s interest groups are Book Marks, Bridge Marathon, Lunch Bunch, Friends of Ramona Library, Bunco and Scrabble.
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Senior Activity Center Ramona Senior Activity Center will be closed for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 15. The center at 434 Aqua Lane is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for legal holidays. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meals also are delivered to the homebound. Suggested lunch donation for seniors age 60 and older and for the
homebound is $4. Transportation is $1. Lunch for a non-senior guest of a senior is $6. For reservations and more information, call 760-789-0440. Menu Thursday, Feb. 11: Chili with meat, cheese and onions, cornbread and honey, pears. Friday, Feb. 12: Valentine's lunch
mashed potatoes, cake with fruit. Activities Thursday, Feb. 11: Machine embroidery at 9 a.m., Bingo at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12: Exercise at 9 a.m., Pinochle at 9 a.m., Seniors Empowering Seniors at 10 a.m., Pokeno at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15: Closed. Tuesday, Feb. 16: Walking Group at 8 a.m., Quilting at 9 a.m., Yoga at 9 a.m., Computer Class at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17: Exercise at 9 a.m., Pinochle at 9 a.m., Alzheimer's
of chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, strawberry shortcake. Monday, Feb. 15: Closed. Tuesday, Feb. 16: Meat lasagna, Italian vegetables, breadsticks, pears. Wednesday, Feb. 17: Tuna casserole, carrots, cottage cheese, tropical fruit. Thursday, Feb. 18: Pepper steak, bell pepper and onion, broccoli, Fruit Cocktail. Friday, Feb. 19: Oven fried chicken, California vegetables,
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Support Group at 10 a.m., Senior Center Bridge at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18: Machine embroidery at 9 a.m., Bingo at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19: Exercise at 9 a.m., Pinochle at 9 a.m., Seniors Empowering Seniors at 10 a.m., Birthday lunch at 11:30 a.m., Pokeno at 1 p.m. More information about the center is at 760-789-0440, at ramonaseniorcenter.com and on Facebook.
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100first - LEGAL The day of NOTICES business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/28/2016. Dan Story. R3367. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016 T.S. No.: 2014-02333-CA A.P.N.:248-220-28-00 Property Address: 4839 Meadowridge Road, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Steven H. Pettit and Karen C. Pettit, Co-Trustees of The Steven and Karen Pettit Trust, Dated July 19, 2005. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC, Recorded 11/02/2006 as Instrument No. 20060779496 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, Date of Sale: 02/24/2016 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY THE STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA. Esti-
MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA. Esti mated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 776,244.19. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4839 Meadowridge Road, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070 A.P.N.: 248-220-28-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 776,244.19. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to
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shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more
sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-02333-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 15, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299, http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices. aspx, For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530, Trustee Sale Assistant. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TS #2014-02333-CA, APP1601-CA-2876126. Ramona Sentinel 1/28/16, 2/4/16, 2/11/16. R3358.
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T.S. No.: 9448-8893 TSG Order No.: 730-1506515-70 A.P.N.: 288585-27-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 06/28/2005 as Document No.: 20050544641, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: Sheldon L. Gridley and Elitta K. Gridley, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 02/19/2016 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 25033 PODERIO DR, RAMONA, CA 92065. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of
any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $542,977.82 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.
100 or- LEGAL gage deed of NOTICES trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 1-800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9448-8893. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800-280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, Vanessa Gomez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0269716 To: RAMONA SENTINEL 01/28/2016, 02/04/2016, 02/11/2016. R3357. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 250 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 El Cajon Judicial District Plaintiff: JUAN VAZQUEZ Respondent/Plaintiff: MARIA VAZQUEZ APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR REISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR ORDER Case Number: ED68378 Name of Applicant: ROBERT E. KRYSAK Applicant requests the court to reissue the Request for Order. The orders were originally issued on: 11/25/2015. The last hearing date was: 1/28/2016 Number of times the orders have been reissued: 0 Applicant requests reissuance of the orders because: Respondent/Defendant could not be served as required before the hearing date. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: 1/27/16 Robert E. Krysak ORDER IT IS ORDERED that the Request for Order and any orders listed are reissued unless this order changes them. The hearing is reset as follows: Date: 3/30/16 Time: 9 AM Dept. 7 at the street address of the court shown above. All orders will end at the end of the hearing scheduled for the date and time shown above unless the court extends the time Date: JAN 28, 2016 Ernest M Gross, Judicial Officer Vazquez App. R3368. 2.11.16. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TTD No.: 151081167549-1 Control No.; XXXXXX2267 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS AP-
TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTORS ONLY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05-07-2007 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02-25-2016 at 10:30 A.M., TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05-11-2007, as Instrument No. 20070323541, in book XXX, page XXX , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, State of CALIFORNIA , executed by CHARLES C. JONES AND EVELYN J. JONES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, and State described as: APN No.: 281-083-08-00 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 622 DAVIS STREET RAMONA CA 92065 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale of property will be made in “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $287,867.08 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law-requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or 916-
you may call 714-730-2727 or 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.corn or www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 1510811675491. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 0120-2016 TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY, As Trustee BRENDA B. PEREZ TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY 26540 Agoura Road Suite 102 Calabasas CA 91302 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. servicelinkasap.com or Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting.com If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing.A-4560064 01/28/2016, 02/04/2016, 02/11/2016. R3362.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to California Civil Code Section 798.56a and California Commercial Code Section 7210 that the following described property will be sold by Ramona Terrace Mobile Estates (Warehouse) at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States, or a cashier’s check payable to Ramona Terrace Mobile Estates, payable at time of sale, on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 10:00 AM at the following location: 1212 H STREET, SPACE 142 RAMONA, CA 92065, Said sale is to be held without covenant or warranty as to possession, financing, encumbrances, or otherwise on an “as is”, “where is” basis. The property which will be sold is described as follows: MANUFACTURER: Unknown TRADENAME: American YEAR: 1975 H.C.D. DECAL NO.: AAL9733 SERIAL NO.: 1408U, 1408X. The current location of the subject property is: 1212 H Street, Space 142, Ramona, CA 92065. The public auction will be made to satisfy the lien for storage of the above-described property that was deposited by Ruth Mitchell, Penny Angel, Naomi M. Brown c/o Donald/Catherine Dick with Ramona Terrace Mobile Estates. The total amount due on this property, including estimated costs, expenses and advances as of the date of the public sale, is $7,598.18. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien on the property, together with the cost of the sale. Dated: February 04, 2016 HART, KING By: Ryan J. Egan Authorized Agent for Ramona Terrace Mobile Estates Contact: Julie Veliz (714) 432-8700. 2/4/2016, 2/11/2016, IFS#1432, R3365. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 123906 Title No. 150254243 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/05/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/24/2016 at 10:30 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/12/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0336014, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, executed by Michael J. Grogan, A Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized
or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 288-55131-00. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 17252 Acanto Drive, Ramona, CA 92065 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $462,064.35 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 2/3/2016 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Adriana Rivas 41689 ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH, STE. 228, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may
ance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www. servicelinkASAP.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 123906. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-FN4560821. 02/04/2016, 02/11/2016, 02/18/2016. R3369.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to California Civil Code Section 798.56a and California Commercial Code Section 7210 that the following described property will be sold by Ramona Terrace Mobile Estates (Warehouse) at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States, or a cashier’s check payable to Ramona Terrace Mobile Estates, payable at time of sale, on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the following location: 1212 H Street, Space 18, Ramona, CA 92065, Said sale is to be held without covenant or warranty as to possession, financing, encumbrances, or otherwise on an “as is”,“where is”basis. The property which will be sold is described as follows: MANUFACTURER: Winston TRADENAME: Winston YEAR: 1978 H.C.D. DECAL NO.: AAV4291 SERIAL NO.: FMHCA781919A, FMHCA781919B. The current location of the subject property is: 1212 H Street, Space 18, Ramona, CA 92065. The public auction will be made to satisfy the lien for storage of the above-described property that was deposited by Dean W. Newton with Ramona Terrace Mobile Estates. The total amount due on this property, including estimated costs, expenses and advances as of the date of the public sale, is $8,782.71. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien on the property, together with the cost of the sale. Dated: February 4, 2016 HART, KING By: Ryan J. Egan Authorized Agent for Ramona Terrace Mobile Estates Contact: Julie Veliz (714) 432-8700. 2/4/2016, 2/11/2016. IFS# 1433. R3366.
www.ramonasentinel.com SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 250 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 El Cajon Judicial District REQUEST FOR ORDER CHILD CUSTODY, CHILD SUPPORT, MODIFICATION, VISITATION, EX PARTE MODIFICATION OF LEGAL CUSTODY Case Number: ED68378 TO: MARIA VAZQUEZ A hearing on this Request for Order will be held as follows: If child custody or visitation is an issue in this proceeding, Family code section 3170 requires mediation before or at the same time as the hearing (see item 7.) Date: JAN 28, 2016 Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 7 Address of court same as noted above. Attachments to be served with this Request for Order: A blank Responsive Declaration (form FL-320) Date: 11/12/15. Robert E. Krysak COURT ORDER YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR IN COURT AT THE DATE AND TIME LISTED IN ITEM 2 TO GIVE ANY LEGAL REASON WHY THE ORDERS REQUESTED SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED. The parties are ordered to attend mandatory custody services as follows: Dec. 28, 2015 at 8:00 am. Date: NOV. 25, 2015. Darlene A. White, Judicial Officer. Vazquez Request R3371 2.11.16. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TRAVIS SCHMIDT CASE NUMBER: 37-2016-00001894 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TRAVIS SCHMIDT; TRAVIS R. SCHMIDT; TRAVIS RICHARD SCHMIDT. A Petition for Probate has been filed by STEPHANIE SOUTHCOTT in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN DIEGO. The petition for Probate requests that STEPHANIE SOUTHCOTT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Bef k
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later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Thomas L. Marshall 7710 Balboa Ave., Suite 216 F San Diego, CA 92111 858-292-0478 R3364. Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 2016.
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Homeless persons in Ramona who are looking for a permanent address could be eligible for housing assistance through coordinating efforts of 25 Cities San Diego, a public organization, and private groups. To be considered for assistance, homeless persons should contact Andrea Wooten at Interfaith Community Services, 760-489-6380, ext. 229, to set up an appointment. Participation does not guarantee housing. 25 Cities San Diego is part of a national organization that works to end veteran and chronic homelessness.
Volunteers needed at creek cleanup Ramona Trails Association and Serve Ramona need volunteers to help remove invasive plants from the Santa Maria Creek Greenway from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 13. The groups will meet at the staging area at 1710 Montecito Road. Volunteers should wear heavy clothing with long sleeves, gloves, heavy shoes/boots and eye protection. Loppers and other tools will be useful. Ramona Disposal will dispose of collected debris. A creek cleanup on Jan. 16 netted 4,600 pounds of trash, and invasive plant removal on Jan. 30 yielded 3,300 pounds of vegetation, all taken from the site by Ramona Disposal, said Don Wendt, president of the trails association. For more information, contact
Library to celebrate fifth birthday The community is invited to celebrate the fifth birthday of the Ramona Library building on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. Open to all ages, the event will feature performances by Ballet Folklorico del Sol, birthday cake, 3D printer demonstrations, and a variety of crafts for children, teenagers and adults. Ramona Library moved from its location in the county buildings on Montecito Road into its current location at 1275 Main St. in February 2011. Since then the library continues to expand services to the community, said Branch Manager Chelsie Harris. For more information, call the library at 760-788-5270.
Four-day weekend Ramona Unified School District schools will be closed Friday, Feb. 12, for Lincoln Day and Monday, Feb. 15, for Presidents Day, making it a four-day weekend for students, teachers and most other district employees.
Brent Ricker earns master’s Brent Ricker of Ramona recently received a Master of Business Administration in Management degree from Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Md. Ricker’s degree was among nearly 500
graduate and undergraduate degrees Dr. Thomas Bowling, interim president, conferred during the university’s 147th commencement ceremonies in December.
Jacob to host coffee Feb. 24 County Supervisor Dianne Jacob will host her Coffee with Constituents in Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St., at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Open to the public, the event provides an opportunity for residents to share concerns and ideas with the supervisor or ask her questions.
Open auditions for ‘Bedside Manners’ PowPAC will hold open auditions for “Bedside Manners” Feb.22 and 23 at 7 p.m. Invited callbacks, if necessary, will be on Feb. 24 at 7. Rehearsals for the Derek Benfield comedy will begin on March 21, previews will be May 4 and 5 at 7 p.m., and shows will be Fridays and Saturdays at 8 and Sundays at 2 from May 6 through June 5. The play calls for five characters — two women and three men. One of the male characters is from late 20s to 60s, and the others are from late 20s to 50s. Each character will need to speak with an English accent. Coaching will be provided. PowPAC is at 13250 Poway Road on the second floor of the Lively Center in Poway. For more information, contact director Brent A. Stringfield at albeewoolf@yahoo.com.
PALOMAR HEALTH CLASSES Palomar Health will host free and low-cost health education classes and screenings led by physicians and other health professionals. Classes will be held at various locations, including Pomerado Hospital, 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway; Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road, Poway; Palomar Health Downtown Campus, 555 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido; and Palomar Medical Center, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido. Unless otherwise stated, register at 800-628-2880 or www.PalomarHealth.org/classes.
Varicose Vein Treatment Thursday, Feb. 11, Lecture: 1 to 1:30 p.m., Screening: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., OASIS – San Marcos, Palomar Health San Marcos, 120 Craven Road, Suite 200, San Marcos. General Surgeon Stefan Moldovan, MD, will discuss diagnosis and
effective treatment options for varicose veins. Plus, registrants will receive a free ultrasound screening of veins below the knees. Fee: $5 per person, registration required.
Understanding Tinnitus Thursday, Feb. 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Palomar Medical Center, Raymond Family Conference Center, 2nd Floor. Tinnitus, a ringing or noise in the ears, is a very common problem that can be a symptom of an underlying condition. Audiologist David Illich, AuD, will discuss risk factors, complications and treatment. Free, registration required.
Bariatric Dietary Education Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Pomerado Hospital, Conference Room C/D, 3rd Floor. Bariatric Dietitian Karen Merdinger,
RD, will present dietary education on preparing for weight-loss surgery and guidelines for a successful recovery. Free, registration required.
Advances in Weight Loss & Metabolic Surgery Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m. with Ramin Sorkhi, MD, Palomar Health Downtown Campus, Graybill Auditorium, Lobby Level. Are you 85 pounds or more overweight and considering weight-loss surgery to treat an obesity-related condition, relieve medical problems or achieve lasting weight control? Join Bariatric Surgeons Charles Callery, MD, FACS, or Ramin Sorkhi, MD, for an introductory seminar about gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy. Free, registration required. Note: Weight Loss Surgery support groups are offered monthly. Call 858.613.4022 for more info.
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Uncovering bits of history Business owner restores Old Town building BY KAREN BRAINARD One never knows what will be uncovered when peeling off the accumulated layers of a century-old building. For a new Ramona business owner, that has been part of the fun about restoring the approximately 135-year-old structure at 629 Main St., most recently home to Catt Farm and Ranch Supply. “I said ‘this is it,’” Peter Bidegain noted about finding the building during his search to relocate his El Cajon businesses, Antiques & Treasures and Pacesetter Stereo. “I couldn’t wait to jump in. Old buildings really intrigue me,” said Bidegain, who has remodeled old houses. Built in 1881 or 1883, depending upon the source, the building was the first commercial establishment in the Santa Maria Valley, opened by Amos Verlaque as the Santa Maria Store, according to local historians. Alice Funk, office secretary at the Guy B. Woodward Museum, next-door neighbor to the commercial building, said the site was a store and a stagecoach stop. It gave people the opportunity to change horses and purchase supplies on their way to Julian. “At that time there was nothing on
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An 1885 edition of a San Francisco newspaper is found pasted to the original barn wood walls in the back of the building once known as the Pioneer Store. Main Street until that was built,” Funk said. Soon after it become the Verlaque Brothers General Merchandise, and subsequent businesses included the J.A. Verlaque Pioneer Store and The Pioneer Market, according to historians. “It’s time to put it back to its original luster,” Bidegain said. The business owner and his contractors have been busy taking the structure back to its origins. That included removing acoustic paneling and finding barn wood beneath. In the west section that was added in
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Contractors remove accumulated layers of the approximately 135-year-old commercial building at 629 Main St. Owner Peter Bidegain says the storefront windows are depression glass. 1885, Bidegain found a San Francisco newspaper dated that same year and pieces of wallpaper pasted to the walls. He said a contractor told him that was done to seal the gaps in the barn wood. In that same section he also found a sales ticket for Knudsen Dairy Products, postmarked 1962, and a 1968 wage-earning sheet showing a rate of $1.25 per hour. While pulling down an acoustic paneled ceiling in a bathroom that had an antique medicine cabinet, Bidegain said a 1987 Hustler magazine and a Budweiser can dropped out. “It’s been a hoot,” he said of all his findings. “It’s just a timeline.” He was especially excited when he uncovered a column that turned out to be a pot-bellied stove chimney in the back where he will have his office. “It’s remarkable” he said. The bottom is made of barn wood, and stacked on top are layers of brick that have a round hole cut out to attach a pot-belly stove, he explained. Bidegain said he has some pot-belly
stoves among his antique store merchandise and plans to place one in that spot, although it will not be functional. He also found an old door cut horizontally in half. “I wish I had the top half,” he said, showing his appreciation for all things antique. Bidegain removed flooring in the store to take it down to the original hardwood and reveal the historical wear and tear. Plans called for adding four coats of clear varnish “so we don’t actually take away from the original look of the wood.” In two areas of the building Bidegain said he found concrete slabs that rose above the floor and appear to have been added to hold something heavy. “I ground them down flush to the wood,” he said. “I’d sure love to find out what those concrete footings were for.” Bidegain, who lives in Ramona, is shooting for a soft business opening the third week of February, and a grand opening March 31 to mark his 37 years in business.
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Businessman Peter Bidegain says he would love to find the top half of this old door that he found in the building he is restoring at 629 Main St.
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Ramona Homes & Real Estate Cover of Top Agent Magazine features Deb Espinoza
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eb Espinoza, broker and owner of Stage Presence Homes Realty, was featured on the cover of Top Agent Magazine, California Edition and selected Agent of the Month. Top Agent Magazine has a reputation for being the premier real estate magazine featuring the top real estate agents and mortgage professionals in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. It carefully selects top Realtors by state to be featured in its publication. Espinoza was chosen because of her consistent high-volume in sales over the past year as well as her innovative approach to marketing and her passion for her profession. “It was a great honor to be featured on the cover,” she said. “I know that the magazine reserves the cover for the best of the best and it has been wonderful to join the
Deb Espinoza is on the cover of the California edition of Top Agent Magazine.
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others, like Josh Flagg from LA’s Million Dollar Listing, who have been selected to receive this type of recognition.” Espinoza is in the top 1 percent of San Diego real estate agents in list to sold ratio, and top 2 percent in the United States by units of listing transactions. Working with her and her team means her clients are in good hands. With every listing that she takes, she sets a goal to set a sales price record for the highest sale in that neighborhood. “I pride myself on giving my clients the best feedback to get their homes in tip-top shape prior to listing their homes for sale,” she said. “This enables them to typically have their homes sell faster and for more money than others. Whether it is a horse property or a home in the San Diego Country Estates, I always strive to get a higher price than anyone
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before me.” She does this through her strategic marketing and savvy negotiation skills (she holds CNE, Certified Negotiation Expert designation). With the combination of her local experience and unrivaled marketing exposure, the goal of achieving the highest sales price is attainable. Espinoza offers complementary buyer or seller consultations to map out a strategic plan for her clients to create a successful buying or selling experience. To read Espinoza’s feature in Top Agent Magazine, visit: www.topagentmagazine.com/ profiles//2015/12/Deb-Espinoza .pdf. To learn more about Espinoza and Stage Presence Homes at 2260 Main St., visit www.stagepresencehomes.com, email deb@stagepresencehomes.com or call 619-247-2756.
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