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District: School funding poses challenges BY MAUREEN ROBERTSON Rising pension costs and declining enrollment present a budget challenge for Ramona Unified School District, despite receiving more money from the state, Assistant Superintendent David Ostermann said. Projected health benefit increases of 7 percent and lower than projected state income add to the challenge, noted Ostermann, who oversees administrative services for the district. In his review of Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2017-18 budget proposal, Ostermann compared projected new dollars with increased expenses, saying, “For every dollar of new expense you get … you’re going to get about 75 cents to cover it.” The district anticipates a $1 million increase in pension and health benefit costs for the 2017-18 fiscal year that will start July 1. That’s 1.6 percent of the district’s budget, Ostermann told trustees at a recent meeting. Projected increase in income is

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Superintendent Anne Staffieri, Ed.D. Ramona Unified School District

$917,995, or 1.5 percent of the budget, he said. This is not unique to Ramona — it’s statewide, said Ostermann. Brown’s theme for the 2017-18 budget is “fiscal prudence,” noted Ostermann. The governor tends to be conservative when it comes to revenue, but the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office believes “there’s going to be more revenue out there,” he said, adding, “We’ll see.” Brown sees more uncertainty and unpredictability

in what he calls the state’s volatile revenue system, said Ostermann. In his budget press conference, the governor said, “we’re in very uncertain times,” calling it “riding the tiger” — “his words, not mine,” commented Ostermann. Ostermann’s report to trustees also included other remarks from Brown. Among them: This year’s budget is “the most difficult that we have faced since 2012,” and “uncertainty about the future makes acting responsibly now even more important.” The governor’s initial proposal for the coming school year includes a cost of living adjustment of 1.48 percent, which would be about $667,995 for Ramona, and $250,000 in one-time dollars for the total of $917,995, said Ostermann. School district contributions to the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) will increase from 12.58 percent of salaries this budget SEE FUNDS, A14

Groups brace for meeting with Hunter As many as 1,000 people are expected to be in Ramona for Congressman Duncan Hunter’s town hall meeting on Saturday. The meeting is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St., but some Hunter supporters and critics plan to arrive by 8 or earlier. Because so many people are expected, members of Indivisible Ramona will host another town hall meeting in Collier Park for the anticipated overflow crowd. “We have acquired a permit at Collier Park for the overflow crowd to go to so there will not be a logistical problem for the Sheriff’s Department concerned with crowd control,” Pierre Beauregard, a Ramona resident, said in an email. On the opinion page of last week’s Sentinel, Beauregard and others expressed concern about

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Ramona Mainstage’s ability to accommodate the crowd expected and suggested a larger venue, perhaps a school auditorium. On page 4 of this issue, Indivisible Ramona chair Susan Conrad, a Ramona resident, said she would be outside Mainstage “to help keep a peaceful and calm atmosphere.” Indivisible Ramona is part of a nationwide movement concerned about President Trump’s administration. They have participated in rallies outside Hunter’s El Cajon office, talked with Hunter’s deputy chief of staff there, and called for a town meeting with the congressman. Ramona is one of the communities in District 50, which Hunter represents. Among other 50th District communities are Julian, Lakeside, Valley Center, SEE HUNTER, A14

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amona High School sophomore Trinity Patino, a Junior Girl Scout with Ramona Girl Scout Troop 8731, answers Peggy Kershek’s questions during the Smartphone Education Class the troop held for senior citizens in the Ramona Library Community Room. It was standing-room only when the two-hour class started. Older residents with questions about the various uses of their smartphones described the session as fabulous. “It’s wonderful,” Perlita Newman said. “They have helped us an awful awful lot.” The class was so successful that the Scouts received requests for another one. A date has not yet been set for the second session, said troop leader Janet Mandela. The Scouts chose the class as their community action project to complete their journey to Gold Star, the highest award in Girl Scouting.

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ON THE AGENDA Thursday, March 9 Ramona Unified School District Board, 6 p.m. closed session, 7 p.m. open session, Wilson Administrative Center Board Room, 720 Ninth St. Closed session agenda: Personnel, real property negotiations, student discipline, and superintendent’s evaluation. Open to the public agenda: Next Generation Science Standards update; Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and New California School Dashboard report; LCFF survey overview; budget report; two student expulsion recommendations; energy specialist introduction; update on Palomar Community College on Ramona Community Campus; inspirational student of the month; and reports from superintendent, trustees, employee union representatives, and student board members. Complete agenda: www.ramonausd.net. Saturday, March 11 Congressman Duncan Hunter Town Hall Meeting, 10 a.m., Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St. Tuesday, March 14 Ramona Municipal Water District Board, 2 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Agenda online after 3 p.m. Friday, www.rmwd.org. Thursday, March 16 Palomar Health Community Action Council for Ramona/Julian/Warner Springs, noon to 2 p.m., Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St. Speaker: Lindsey Wade, Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial counties on 2016 Health Needs Assessment results. 760-315-1000. S T A T E

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Supervisors to consider marijuana ban On March 15, San Diego County supervisors are scheduled to consider a proposal banning commercialization of marijuana in the unincorporated county, according to Dianne Jacob, board chairwoman. The ban would prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries, cultivation for commercial purposes, and retail shops, and would include an amortization clause that would give any vested dispensary five years to recoup its investment before shutting down, said the supervisor. The item would come before the supervisors a day before the approximately year-long moratorium on dispensaries expires. A board agenda was not available before going to press but will be posted at www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/bosa.html. The board meetings start at 9 a.m. in Room 310 of the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS Monday, March 6 • Male, 35, arrested, 1400 block Main Street, use/under influence of controlled substance. • Found property – hand tools, amplifier, two speakers. Sunday, March 5 • Male, 24, arrested, 100 block 14th Street, post release community supervision violation. • Vehicle burglary, 15700 block Davis Cup Lane, $1,180 worth of power tools and $400 worth of miscellaneous tools. Saturday, March 4 • Juvenile arrested, 2500 block Boundary Avenue, minor possess marijuana 28.5 grams or less. • Residential burglary, 900 block East Old Julian Highway, $3,100 worth of miscellaneous tools. • Female, 23, arrested, south alley

700 block Main Street, drunk in public. Friday, March 3 • Juvenile, arrested, 1400 block Hanson Lane, minor possess marijuana on grounds during school activities. • Victim of battery, 500 block Tag Lane. • Commercial burglary, San Diego Country Estates Association, 24400 block Barona Mesa Road, $1,980 worth of garden tools, occurred between Feb. 24 and 28. • Juvenile arrested, 1400 block Hanson Lane, minor possess marijuana for sale. • Two juveniles arrested, south alley 800 block Main Street, obstruct/resist peace officer/emergency medical SEE CRIME, A18

Crews blast boulders to reopen SR-78

The mountain road between Ramona and Escondido, closed for two days last week, reopened in time for the morning commute March 2, thanks to crews who used explosives to blast apart a carport-sized pile of boulders that blocked state Route 78 following a rockslide spurred by torrential rains. A boulder came loose from a steep hillside next to the two-lane rural road in the Bandy Canyon area last Tuesday afternoon and tumbled onto the pavement, forcing a closure of one its two traffic lanes, authorities reported. A R T

Concerned that other massive rocks might come loose on the slope in the area, Caltrans closed the route between Haverford Road in Ramona and Academy Road near Bandy Canyon Road. Workers then used airbags and other equipment to force about 10 other boulders off the storm-soaked embankment, leaving the backcountry route fully blocked, said Hayden Manning, a spokesman for the state agency. Late last Wednesday afternoon, crews drilled holes in the slabs — the largest about 12 feet

high — and used electronic charges to blow them into smaller pieces in one simultaneous detonation, Manning said. At that point, workers began using a bulldozer to remove the remaining rubble. Officials completed the process, and the roadway reopened in time for last Thursday’s morning commute. The two-day closure contributed to traffic backups, particularly for Ramona’s evening and morning commuters. City News Service contributed to this report.

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TIMELY ARRIVAL: Barnett Elementary School Principal Linda Marthis accepts delivery of a two-level stainless steel wall-mounted water fountain and a stainless steel bottle filler from Friends of Ramona Unified Schools (FORUS) members Dave Patterson, left, and Greg Chick in time for the school’s 25th birthday celebration Friday, March 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. Food trucks, dancing, Z tag, games, a memory wall, and a photo booth are planned. This is an opportunity to see what was in the time capsule buried the year the school opened and to get a glimpse of some of the items that will go in the time capsule that will be buried this year. Barnett Elementary PTA and everyone else at the school invite former students, teachers, and other former employees to the celebration. Barnett Elementary is at 23925 Couna Way. When FORUS learned that students could no longer use some of the older water fountains at the school, members of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit purchased replacements. In addition to the two-level wall fountain and bottle filler that Ramona Unified School District’s maintenance workers installed last week, FORUS expects delivery of a two-level freestanding pedestal fountain this week. For more information about Barnett’s Birthday Bash, call the school at 760-787-3500. For more information about FORUS, call 760-803-9706.

Proud of the recent remodel of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce building, chamber officials invite the community to stop by and see the redesign. With the help of Greg Freman and Ray Vorlik at Resurrected Rustic next to the chamber, the facelift transformed the inside lobby from a standard office feel to a rustic look that is commemorative of Ramona, said the chamber announcement. “We at the chamber are thrilled with the remodel of the chamber offices,” said Sally Westbrook, chamber president. “With our new rustic look, our offices exhibit the true country look of Ramona and gateway to Old Town. Thank you to Resurrected Rustic's Greg and Ray for creating our new look.” Reclaimed wood was used to give the lobby walls and reception counter a rustic feel, noted the chamber. All the business information including business cards, pamphlets, and other items have been relocated on the walls of the lobby, creating an effortless way for guests to find the information about Ramona they are looking for, the chamber added. Ramona Chamber of Commerce is at 960 Main St. Residents and visitors are welcome during the chamber’s normal business hours of Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call the chamber at 760-789-1311 or visit www.ramonachamber.com.

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Town hall an opportunity to showcase democracy BY SUSAN CONRAD A patriotic opportunity is coming to town. The Duncan Hunter town hall is an opportunity to highlight democracy in action. Having moved to Canada after the Julian fires, I realized how much America and its core values mean to me. Our family decided to return home after six years because raising our children and living out our lives in this great country is everything. I started Indivisible Ramona to exercise a basic right, one that is not granted to everyone. As my international high school students have said to me, “Ms. Conrad, you are lucky to live in a country that allows you to safely express your opinions, even if they don't agree with your government." Many of them live in countries without such rights. Indivisible Ramona follows the Indivisible Guide. We don’t agree with some of the language; however, it does offer a practical means to express our voices and exercise our rights within a peaceful, democratic process. Although we, as a community, may disagree on specific issues, we have a common thread that is at the heart and foundation of American values. I believe that we all want to preserve and protect the civil liberties and ideals that Americans have fought and died for over many generations. It is our deepest desire to have a town hall that can be a model of democracy in action, one that is unifying, not dividing, one that is respectful, not hateful, and one that is a celebration of the American democratic process. Indivisible groups have reached out to clergy to arrange for a public ceremony with a unifying message the day before the town hall. Also, the leaders of the Ramona Tea Party and the Republican Women’s organization have been contacted by Indivisible Ramona to meet, with the goal of forming a mutual respect and an understanding that we are all dedicated Americans. While I want to be in the Duncan Hunter town hall event, I have decided to remain outside to help keep a peaceful and calm atmosphere. I feel this is a personal responsibility that I will try very hard to uphold as a member of Ramona and the founder of Indivisible Ramona. This town hall is open to constituents of Congressional District 50; therefore, we can anticipate that a lot of people will be coming to Ramona. Let’s have a great American event! Susan Conrad, a Ramona resident, is chair of Indivisible Ramona.

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Donald Trump needs psychiatric examination BY PETER W. QUERCIA President Trump is campaigning for his re-election in 2020, four years prematurely. He's wasting millions of dollars in taxpayers’ unnecessary funded trips, rallying his supporters in the states he won, while ignoring the rest of the country, particularly California. It's as if he's at the end of his first term, when in reality, he's barely six weeks into his first term. Trump, the liar and chief, is the producer of more “fake news” than any other president in American history. For example, at a Florida rally, he claimed that Muslim refugees in Sweden had carried out a terrorist attack. Kellyanne Conway claimed there was a massacre in Bowling Green, Ky., recently. Both Trump and Conway made up these stories for political gain. He falsely blames former President Obama for "having left him a mess to clean up." If Trump ever does tell the truth, it's likely accidental. Under Obama, we had GDP (gross domestic product) of 1 to 2 percent, good when measured over eight years, and 75 straight months of job growth leaving an unemployment rate of 4.8 percent, the lowest since the Great Recession in 2008. Obama made it one of the easiest transitions of one president to another. President Obama's eight years in office produced virtually no scandals, while Trump's whole life is mired in scandals because of his many sleazy business deals. Blessedly, millions of citizens are protesting peacefully Donald Trump's unconstitutional executive orders at their local congressional district offices. Representatives Duncan Hunter and Darrell Issa seem to be incompetent in handling their own constituents who do not support Donald Trump. However, violence at anti-Trump rallies occurred at Berkeley, Calif., and Lansing, Mich., this past weekend; and that is inexcusable. These people are hooligans who must be arrested and prosecuted. The

demonstrations are not related to the nationwide Indivisible movement of which there is a vibrant Ramona chapter. Trump has failed to disavow violence of any kind at Trump rallies and anti-Trump rallies. In his initial campaign last year, he encouraged violence saying, "If you see someone getting ready to throw a tomato, knock the crap out of them. Just knock the hell out of them. I promise I'll pay your legal fees." Trump is a polarizing figure. What kind of human being boasts about grabbing women's crotches, claiming when you're a celebrity women like it and let you do whatever you want. What kind of president cavalierly talks about nuclear war and winning again. He cares about increasing military arms by $54 billion. What kind of president highlights tax breaks for the wealthiest people in corporations while throwing the middle class a paltry 2 percent tax cut. The only way this goal can be accomplished is by offsetting the expense in Social Security and Medicare cuts as Senator Marco Rubio stated last week. Since Trump has come to power, hate crimes have increased across the nation exponentially. There have been hundreds of bomb threats and vandalism of black organizations, Jewish synagogues, cemeteries and schools, reports the Alabama-based Poverty Law Center. Hate and bigotry have reached unprecedented levels under the Trump regime. This week Trump is accusing Mr. Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower. In retrospect, Trump deserves to be pitied. He needs a thorough psychiatric examination. His paranoia and instability are out of control. It seems too early to initiate impeachment proceedings. The best thing to do is for Congress to pressure him to step down and allow Vice President Pence to complete his term. Peter W. Quercia is a Ramona resident.

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D’Carlos adds breakfast to its menu BY KAREN BRAINARD D’Carlos restaurant is now serving breakfast seven days a week. Among breakfast favorites are Cinnamon Maple French Toast, Seafood Benedict, Delmonico Ribeye and Eggs, Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy and Prime Rib Hash. That’s in addition to pancakes, a variety of omelettes and the traditional breakfast of eggs with bacon or sausage, country potatoes and choice of bread. Children’s breakfasts are also available. With their breakfasts, patrons can enjoy a mimosa, cappuccino, latte, espresso, mokalita, Mexican or American hot chocolate, or coffee. Keith Carnevale, who is helping manage the restaurant owned by his mother, Lin Carnevale, said they also plan to introduce breakfast breads such as blueberry, poppy seed, lemon, and apple.

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Andrew Netcoh Sr. of Ramona enjoys a breakfast of eggs, bacon, country potatoes, and an espresso at D'Carlos as Charles Booth, left, sits down to visit with him while having a cappuccino. Breakfasts-to-go is also in the works that would allow a diner to place a breakfast order the night before and stop in and pick it up in the morning. Carnevale said a customer could also order a lunch-to-go to pick up with his breakfast in the morning. Carnevale said the restaurant has added 10 new employees and he also has

plans for the outdoor patio. That includes adding gas heaters and getting an entertainment license to allow musicians to entertain patrons. Breakfast is served from 6 to 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. D’Carlos, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, is at 1347 Main St.

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Matt Rains and Michelle Terebessy, new owners of Cheers and Ramona residents, cut the ribbon signifying their membership in the Ramona Chamber of Commerce. The two took possession of the bar and grill last October and opened in early January. Celebrating with them are employees Rachel Cassidy and Bree Anderson and chamber members. Cheers is at 2475 Main St.

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Quail Mutterings BY CHI VARNADO

The Digital Age

e all have our strong suits. For me, it’s definitely NOT technology. Sometimes I feel as though I’ve been born into the wrong era. I like Model-As. The engine design is straightforward and strictly mechanical. If something fails it does not have to be hooked up to a computer for analysis. Usually the repairs could be made with what the owner had stashed in the shed: baling wire, nuts and bolts, gasoline for cleaning parts. I also prefer windows that open to air conditioning, book research as opposed to surfing the web, and not being available 24/7 for countless, often unnecessary interruptions. I prefer to live my life as real experiences, things I can sink my teeth into, rather than vicariously participating in random, unchosen forays. I realize in my wording of this that my biases come through, and it’s a little sad. Sometimes I feel like I’m left farther and farther behind in a culture that spends so much time transfixed to a device. “Hello! Is there anybody REALLY out there?” At times it’s a little lonely. Unfortunately, for folks like me, writing in this day and age absolutely requires an online presence. I’m all right spending

“some” of my time on a device making that happen, but not as much as necessary to reach an audience. My computer skills are gradually improving, as is increasingly mandatory, but not adequately. I’m realizing that my happiness diminishes the more time I spend attempting to promote myself online. Therefore, I have decided to invest a little money to have someone else help out. The younger generation doesn’t seem to mind these tasks as much as I do and they possess a faster learning curve in this field than me. It was a long time in coming, but it feels like the right decision for me. In the short time she’s been involved, Mercy has rebuilt my website, created a business Facebook page, and coached me, tiny step by tiny step, dragging me kicking and screaming, into the modern age. I’m in over my head, concerning the technical details of “existing online.” Being such a troglodyte, I’m not even fully aware of everything she’s doing on my behalf. That is partly the beauty of it. I learn this stuff on an “as needed” basis. Perhaps, as intended, I can now spend more of my quality time actually writing instead of telling everybody about my writing and tweeting about myself. Moving on…

I sit here today in an elementary school library at a table with three children who are typing vigorously into their Chromebooks and two who are working independently on worksheets. They will tell me when they need help on their work that they’ve been sent out of their classroom to do. I’m finishing up a half-day substitute job, staying for my required number of hours, supervising their independent study time. So I write, modeling constructive behavior while making it clear that I am available to them. These kids have been born into a new age where they must be willing and able to spend their lifeblood researching, reporting, and staying connected on their digital devices. I’m glad that my time began earlier, in the last century. A lot of my writing begins free-hand, pen on paper, sitting outside or in the car waiting, or here at school in-between tutoring sessions. Sometimes, I now type my ideas directly into the computer. I’ve learned to do it both ways. I have at least three or four literary projects going at a time which keeps my interest alive. But now, it’s nearing the end of my sub-job day and I can’t wait to go home and take a hike. Time to go outside and play! You can follow us on www.Facebook.com/gnomewoodcanyon Chi Varnado, a Ramona resident and retired dance teacher, is a writer. Her memoir, A CANYON TRILOGY: Life Before, During and After the Cedar Fire, and her children’s book, The Tale of Broken Tail, are available on www.amazon.com. Her collection of essays, Quail Mutterings, may be found on www.chivarnado.com.

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RAMONA ART GUILD TO HOST DEMONSTRATION & WORKSHOP Julian artist Stan Goudey will be featured at the Ramona Art Guild demonstration meeting on Wednesday, March 15, at 7 p.m. and at the guild’s workshop on Saturday, March 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Both will be in the Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St. The workshop will be a still-life acrylic, impressionistic style. Cost is $35 for guild members and $40 for others. The deadline to register for the workshop is March 16. For more information, see www.zhibit.org.

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Barbecue raises nearly $10,000 for service dog training

he “22 to Zero” barbecue fundraiser the Joslyn family hosted raised nearly $10,000 for the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation. The Feb. 25 event featured music, food, drinks, and a silent auction, and was an opportunity for the crowd of supporters to contribute to ending reports that 22 veterans a day die of suicide. The foundation’s goal is to bring that number down to zero by training service dogs to assist veterans suffering from long-term effects of war. Justen Joslyn, a U.S. Army Ranger veteran, said his English Labrador service dog Molle saved his life. The 2002 Ramona High School graduate suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and seizures after serving two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Joslyn said he was skeptical at first about going through the service dog training but now stands behind it 100 percent. He wants veterans who are suffering to “understand it does and can and will get better.” Helping with the fundraiser was Steve Koch, Ramona High School Interact Club adviser and critical issues and world history teacher who taught Joslyn and was his wrestling coach when he attended the school. A group of Koch’s students put together silent auction baskets and helped at the fundraiser. Some critical issues and world history students joined a large group of Interact members at the fundraiser to help with setup, food preparation and serving, and cleanup. “Ramona Rotary is very proud of our Interact Club and Mr. Koch, their adviser,” states Ramona Rotary Club on Facebook. Interact clubs develop leadership skills in students ages 12 to 18 while sharing Rotary’s “Service Above Self” motto with them.

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Ramsthaler wins 4 matches, beats Poway opponent Kiddoo loses by 1 point BY DAN BROWN Nathan Kiddoo and Jeff Ramsthaler competed against the best wrestlers in the state of California Friday and Saturday and represented Ramona well. Ramsthaler was the fourth qualifier out of four from San Diego. He made it further in the tournament than any of the other qualifiers from San Diego at 120 pounds. He lost his first match to the returning state champion and battled back with three straight wins all on the first day to keep him in medal contention. One of his victories on the first day was a pin of last year’s third place state medalist 30 seconds

into the match. In the last match of the first day, Ramsthaler defeated Cameron Santiago from Poway, the only wrestler to beat him in the San Diego Masters Championships. Ramsthaler started day two with a victory over the 10th ranked wrestler in the state. In his second match of the day, Ramsthaler was defeated by the 12th ranked wrestler who ended up finishing seventh. That loss ended Ramsthaler’s run at the state championships. A sophomore, he was pleased with his performance. The victories over last year’s third place finisher and Santiago from Poway were highlights. He achieved his goal of improving on his two wins last

year by winning four matches. Kiddoo has been wrestling with an ankle injury for the last month. The junior, wrestling at 113 pounds, competed well but was eliminated by eventual sixth place finisher by 1 point. He is excited about next season with a goal of placing in the top six at the state meet. “There is no doubt in my mind he can be on the podium next year at this meet,” said coach Tyson Knierim. Ramsthaler and Kiddoo will be back next year competing for a spot on the podium at the state championships. Members of the Ramona coaching staff said they are excited about the possibilities next season.

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Hardesty among finalists in ‘Search for a Champion’ Cycle Dawgs place fifth Voting underway in Beaches to Boulders

Darren “Hot Sauce” Hardesty Jr., an off-road racer from Ramona, has made it into the top 25 in the Search For A Champion contest and voting is underway to select the winner. The 16-year-old Hardesty is competing against circle track, drag racing, and road course drivers for the top prize of a $50,000 sponsorship from Champion Auto Parts. He is a third generation off-road racer following in the footsteps of his father Darren Hardesty Sr., and grandfather Earl. Both are desert racing champions. Hot Sauce is the defending Pro Buggy Champion in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. In the final race of the 2016

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Darren Hardesty Jr., center, celebrates his championship win last October with his father, Darren, and grandfather, Earl, who are also desert racing champions. season he was sitting third in points. After his performance, he was tied for the season with his main rival. The tie breaker was the most wins on the

season, which earned the championship title for Hot Sauce. Last year he went to Crandon, Wisc., the birthplace of short course

racing, and won a World Championship ring. Voting for the Search for a Champion ends March 23. To vote for Hardesty, visit bit.ly/votedarrenhardestyjr.

BY DAN BROWN Ramona Cycle Dawgs placed fifth among 15 teams in their first race of the season: Beaches to Boulders at Lake Perris in Riverside County. It was cold and rainy with a slow, mushy course at the Feb. 19 competition. Seth Levy finished 12th among 40 riders in his first varsity race. Karson Basore crashed in his race but recovered to finish 27th in the varsity race. In the girls varsity race Gwendalyn Gibson won by .51 seconds over the 18-mile course defeating Madeline Bemis from Corona Composite, which is not a school but a group of riders from a geographic area of Corona. Gibson and Bemis finished more than 3 minutes ahead of

the third-place rider. Bemis also finished second to Gibson last year. Marisa Talle had one of her best races, finishing eighth in the varsity race. Stassa Cappos finished 10th in the junior varsity race out of 24 riders. Josh Failla and Andrew Finley finished 10th and 11th in the JV race. In the Frosh/Soph race, sophomore Natalie Underwood finished 22nd and sophomore Annika Green finished 25th. Freshman Athena Kendzor also competed, but no time was available. The race was a good indicator of where the team and riders for Ramona stand, and it also reflected what they need to work on, their coaches noted.

Prep Boys Golf

Rain delays season opener Rain canceled the first two matches for the Ramona High boys golf season. The varsity team was scheduled to play Day 1 of the City Cup Tournament on Monday, Feb. 27, and against Escondido Charter School on Feb. 28, but weather prevented those from taking place.

That left the Bulldogs to open their season with a non-league competition against Eastlake at Eastlake County Club on March 2. Coach Michael Gainey is enthused about his players. Golf team tryouts in mid-February drew a large turnout with 23 players, many of whom

were freshmen, he said. The coach said he divided the golfers up, putting 10 on varsity and 13 on junior varsity. "I'm excited to see a continued strong interest in our sport and (it) speaks volumes about the success of our program,” said Gainey. “The various junior golf clinics I've been involved with over the last few years have been working in getting more kids interested in golf.”

That’s a trend Gainey said he wants to see continue. Three seniors are on the varsity team and are returning players: Cameron Marshall, Justin Graf, and David Hall. Gainey said they hope to have another chance at grabbing the league title back from Fallbrook, which has won it the past two years. —Karen Brainard

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Boys and Girls Club Star Standouts: Week 10 Boys 3rd/4th Grade Division: Brady Bailey Brady Bailey is a 10-year-old student in the fourth grade at Mt. Woodson Elementary School. Brady loves playing basketball and practices his 50 shots a day to help him improve his shooting accuracy. Brady also loves playing football and baseball as well. When not playing sports, Brady loves to ride his motorcycle in the desert, play video games with friends, and hang out with his family and pets. The Boys & Girls Recreational League has been a great opportunity for Brady to play a sport he loves with his friends and learn more about the game to prepare him to play at a higher level in the future. Girls 3rd/4th/5th Grade Division: Josie Sand Josie is a 10-year-old karate and basketball star. She started taking karate 3-1/2 years ago and is near her black belt ranking. She has had an amazing first year of basketball and is eager to return next year. She also loves animals and has recently started her own pet-sitting service. Josie has a kind heart and gets along well with all of her friends at Mt. Woodson Elementary School. Boys 5th/6th Grade Division: Xavier Martinez Xavier is 11 years old and a sixth-grader at Hanson Elementary

School. He is an amazing student. He is looking forward to sixth-grade camp. He has played football, soccer, and basketball. His favorite sports are soccer and basketball. This is his third season of basketball and he is entering his seventh season of soccer. If he is not playing sports, he is outside on his scooter, hanging out with friends, or playing video games. Girls 6th/7th/8th Grade Division: Gwen Espina Gwen is 14 years old and an eighth-grader at Olive Peirce Middle School. Her favorite subject is P.E. Her first love is playing basketball with her friends. She has been playing basketball since she was 5. Basketball is her favorite sport. Her biggest inspiration is her sister Elexis Espina and Michael Jordan. She also loves acting and making jokes all day. Boys 7th/8th Grade Division: Adrian Ramirez Adrian Ramirez is 13 years old and a seventh-grader at Olive Peirce Middle School. He has a 4.0 GPA and his favorite subject is science with Mr. Vandegrift. Although this is his first year playing basketball, he's already looking forward to next season. When he's not on the court, he's on the field playing soccer. leaguelineup.com/ramonahoops

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Ramona Pony Baseball board member Jeff Reese stands at home plate in the organization's new Shetland field, complete with dugouts and a scoreboard.

Pony Baseball starts season with new field, shade amenities BY KAREN BRAINARD Ramona Pony Baseball members were excited to open their 2017 season with two additions to the league’s complex: a new field for the Shetland players and six shade structures to protect fans during games. Pony Baseball’s opening day was Saturday, March 4. ”We are super-excited to be able to finally open this field and give our youngest players one of the best fields in the county to play on,” said Pony Baseball board president Joe Fiedler in an email. The projects at the league’s fields in Ramona Community Park were a long time coming, said Pony board member Jeff Reese. It took a lot of fundraising, volunteer help and working through red tape to get them accomplished, he said. The league first started thinking about constructing a new Shetland field in 2012 or 13, he said, and had plenty of volunteers with the skills to do the work. The field that the four-to six-year-olds were playing on was much farther away from the other fields, he explained. “It’s going to be so nice to have them on the complex,” said Reese. Pony Baseball provided its own funding rather than try to use Park Land Dedication Ordinance funds as two other sports associations in the park have been attempting to do since 2013. The bureaucratic process for the PLDO funds, which come from a fee paid by residential developers and are administered by the county, have continually stalled the LED scoreboards for the Ramona Girls Softball and the field expansion for Ramona Soccer League. The PLDO funds for those projects are expected to be released by the county in April. Pony Baseball had its challenges, though. Reese said they had to get approval from Ramona Parks and Recreation Association (RPRA), Ramona Municipal Water District and County of San Diego, and it had to be in a certain order. The park is owned by the water district, which leases it to RPRA, which subleases to the sports groups. Reese represents Pony Baseball on the RPRA board. The Pony Baseball volunteers worked their way through the permitting process. For all the sports projects, the county required a minor deviation to the park’s major use permit. Reese said Pony Baseball’s project was lumped in with the others for the minor deviation. Then there was the question of how to fund the new field and shade structures. “We’ve been generating a lot of our funds through Cake and Cap Night,” said Reese. Cake and Cap Night is when players find out what team they are on, who their coaches are,

and bid for a team name and cake, he explained. Before the event, each baseball player solicits sponsorships and donations. Players on each team pool together their sponsorship money to bid on a team name during the auction at Cake and Cap Night. Sometimes parents pitch in extra money as the bids go higher, said Reese. The highest amount so far for a team name was $2,200, he said. The first year Cake and Cap Night brought in $7,000 to $8,000, and the following year netted$15,000, said the board member. Helping to keep the project costs down were the many volunteers who could provide materials and do the labor. The shade structures were estimated to cost $100,000. Reese said they were able to purchase materials directly from a manufacturer for $25,000 and volunteers donated the labor and equipment. The league budgeted $25,000 for the field but donated materials and labor brought the cost down to around $16,000, he said. In addition to Reese, who works for Basile Construction Inc., other volunteers who donated materials, equipment or labor were: Josh Santa with KirE Builders and Mustang division manager; Kyle Patterson with Patterson Brothers Lighting and Mustang division manager; Mike Morgan with R.D. Reed Heavy Transport; Nick Conklin with D3 Transport and Mustang coach; and Francisco Rodriquez with Rodscape & Brothers Landscaping. Santa, Patterson and Morgan are Pony board members; Rodriquez’s son plays in the league. Former Pony Baseball president Katrina Schreiber was also instrumental is getting the projects off the ground and completed. As is often the case with such long-term projects, by the time they are finished the parent volunteer’s child is no longer playing with the sports organization. Reese’s son, Clayton, played on Pony Baseball for eight years. The 13-year-old is now playing travel ball. Travel baseball, which is more competitive, is really taking over, said Reese. “We’re trying to keep this place solvent and keep it competitive,” he said, adding that they are trying to work with travel ball. “We have some of the best fields in the county.” Pony Baseball has been able to maintain its registration numbers with about 350 registered this year. “We have a great board,” noted Reese. “We have just solid people looking out for the betterment of the kids.” Pony Baseball will hold its annual RBI Tournament that draws teams from all over Southern California during the Memorial Day weekend.

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FROM FUNDS, A1 year to 14.43 percent in 2017-18 for a projected increase of $430,809 for Ramona Unified. California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) costs for support staff are projected to increase from 13.88 percent this year to 15.8 percent in 2017-18, or another $184,929 for Ramona. School district superintendents throughout the state and some legislative advisers are concerned, said Supt. Anne Staffieri, Ed.D., reporting on the state superintendents’ conference she attended. “We know that all public school districts in our state are soon going to be facing very serious challenges with respect to meeting increased financial obligations for STRS and PERS, which are not optional, and not having additional funds that are allocated for that,” she said. The public hears that education is receiving more money, but the reality is “as it’s currently being presented by our governor, the money that districts were slated to receive in next year’s budget is not enough to cover the increases in pension costs alone,” she said. For an average district, “75 cents on every total dollar is going to be going straight to employee pensions, which really does not impact our students,” she said. A solution would be either changing the state funding model to keep pensions and other unrelated educational expenditures out of the money districts receive for students, “or changing the misleading message that’s going out to the public that more and more money is coming to educate students, because … the mandated obligations we have for unrelated educational expenditures are increasing,” said Staffieri. This means “the amount of money that we have to impact a student’s education is shrinking — and I think that’s an important message for all of us to consider,” she said. The only way to change the predicament districts face is “to put pressure on the state to change the funding model,” she said. Enrollment Projections Also at the meeting, Ostermann projected the district will have 44 fewer students than this year’s enrollment of 5,535. His projection of 5,491 students for 2017-18 will be the 16th year of declining enrollment. Since 2001-02, when 7,271 students attended Ramona schools, the district has seen a drop of 1.780 students, “more than any of our schools,” he

On Good Friday, 7 p.m., we will have a service of shadows — The Seven Last Words, spoken and with special music. The Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday on our property at Highland Valley and Highway 67. It will begin at 9 a.m. and children are encouraged to invite their friends. Easter Sunday we will have three services: Easter Sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. on the land, and Easter Celebration Services at 8:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the church, 1735 Main St., with special music, message, and instruments. Come share in this incredible day at Spirit of Joy. Construction Update We always want to share and update all of

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100 - LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-005888 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. The BISSource Consulting Group Located at: 23851 Glenn Ellen Ct., Ramona, CA 92065, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 252A Melrose Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 Registered Owners Name(s): a. Aaron Cannata, 252A Melrose Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024. b.Sandra Smit, 23851 Glenn Ellen Court, Ramona, CA 92065. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. The first day of business was 01/01/2017. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/03/2017. Aaron Cannata. RA 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 & 3/30/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-005581 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. American Mule Company Located at: 25053 Oakana Rd., Ramona, CA 92065, San Diego County. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 215 Ramona CA 92065. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Hee Haw Place Donkey Rescue, 25053 Oakana Rd. Ramona CA 92065, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/28/2017. Staci S. Richeson-Greene, CEO. RA 4822528 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-004893 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Bluegrass Equine & Healing Arts Located at: 18015 Bluegrass Rd., Ramona, CA 92063, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 3955 Park Boulevard #1011, San Diego, CA 92103 Registered Owners Name(s): a. Karel Guardado, 3955 Park Boulevard #1011, San Diego, CA 92103. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 02/21/2017. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/21/2017. Karel Guardado. RA 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 & 3/30/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-004048 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Events San Diego Located at: 12552 Taunt Pl., Poway, CA 92064, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Kat L Ironstove Inc., 12552 Taunt Pl., Poway, CA 92064, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 01/30/2017. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/10/2017. Katherine K. Villena, President. RA Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 2017 APN: 280-123-24-00 TS No: CA07000860-14-1 TO No: 5922134 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)

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to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 29, 2012. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 26, 2017 at 09:00 AM, Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on March 2, 2012 as Instrument No. 2012-0123803, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by RICHARD BROOKS AND SARAH BROOKS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for RESIDENTIAL WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1207 ORANGE AVENUE, 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $527,652.48 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 auto-

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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000860-14-1. 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: February 24, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0700086014-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 28639, Pub Dates: 03/09/2017, 03/16/2017, 03/23/2017, RAMONA SENTINEL. R3677 APN: 291-201-70-00 TS No: CA09000415-16-1 TO No: 160025403 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 27, 2012. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 17, 2017 at 09:00 AM, Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 26, 2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0737508, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by ULDIS A. PORTS, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that cer-

all payable at the time of sale, that cer tain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2810 LAKEVIEW DR, JULIAN, CA 92036 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $75,733.01 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for in-

www.ramonasentinel.com Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA09000415-16-1. 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: February 15, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0900041516-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 28411, Pub Dates: 02/23/2017, 03/02/2017, 03/09/2017, RAMONA SENTINEL R3670

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE PETITION Notice is hereby given by the persons whose names appear hereon of their intention to circulate the petition within the Count of San Diego , former County Services Area 113, for the purpose of repealing special benefit tax adopted by voters in 1984 for structural fire protection. A statement of reasons of the proposed action as contemplated in the petition is as follows: In 1984, voters within the County Service Area (“CSA”) 113 adopted a special benefit tax on their properties for fire protection. In 2008, San Diego County dissolved the CSA 113 and in 2014 it terminated its agreement with the San Pasqual Fire Department that provided fire services to the area. Yet, the County continues to collect the tax from the residents in the former CSA 113 and directs it to a larger CSA 135 that receives the benefit of the tax without being taxed. The voters within the original CSA 113 desire to repeal the tax, because it is a burden on their properties without the specific intended benefit. The printed names, signatures and business and residence address of the proponents are as follows: Name: Stephen J. Howerzy (sig.) Address: 17050 Rockwood Rd, Escondido, CA 92027. R3679 Mar. 9, 2017 APN: 281-083-04-00 TS No: CA08002436-16-1TO No: 95310788 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 26, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 30, 2017 at 09:00 AM, Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on February 3, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0083104, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by MARK HAY, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER,

100 - LEGAL NOTICES AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1928 WALNUT 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 will be made without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $430,964.08 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address

or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08002436-16-1. 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: February 24, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800243616-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose ISL Number 28641, Pub Dates: 03/02/2017, 03/09/2017, 03/16/2017, RAMONA SENTINEL. R3676 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006113278 Title Order No.: 160196766 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/12/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0656163 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JOHN R. LITTLE AND CATHERINE D. LITTLE HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/03/2017. TIME OF SALE: 10:30 AM. PLACE OF SALE: AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 24270 HIGHWAY 78, RAMONA, CALIFORNIA 92065. APN#: 286-010-2500. 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, 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 $790,270.84. 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

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erty 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 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 00000006113278. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www. servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 7951852 Dated: 02/21/2017 A-4610456 03/02/2017, 03/09/2017, 03/16/2017. R3674 T.S. No. 16-42969 APN: 292-054-90-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/14/2003. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of 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 below. 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, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the

time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JENNIFER WYLIE AND WADE WYLIE, WIFE and HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE, Deed of Trust recorded 5/30/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0634796 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, Date of Sale: 3/30/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $257,347.18 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 owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3606 Edgewood Drive, Julian, CA 92036. Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 292-054-90-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 16-42969. 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. Dated: 2/21/2017, LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920. For Sale Information: (800) 280-2832 www.auction.com. Ashley Walker, Trustee Sale Assistant THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 21571 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/17 R3672 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PETITION OF: SANDRA MARIE BARNETT

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SANDRA MARIE BARNETT REYNOLDS for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR A CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 37-2017-00006608-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner(S): SANDRA MARIE BARNETT REYNOLDS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name : SANDRA MARIE BARNETT REYNOLDS to Proposed Name: SANDRA MARIE BARNETT THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 14, 2017 Time: 9:30am Dept: 46 The address of the court is: 220 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ramona Sentinel Date: Feb. 23, 2017 Jeffrey B. Barton Judge of the Superior Court R3675. Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017

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OUR TOWN CALENDAR THURSDAY, March 9 ■ Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tai Chi at 9 a.m., Adult Coloring Club at 10 a.m., Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Women’s Empowerment Art Therapy at 11 a.m., 3D Printing Demonstrations at 3 p.m., Music Shop at 3 p.m., Family Movie at 4 p.m. 760-788-5270. ■ Bingo, 1 p.m., Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For 18 years and older. Cost: $14; $5 discount for first-time players. 760-789-0440. ■ Acoustic Showcase Concert, 6 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Free. The Full Deck featuring fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin and bass. 760-788-5270. ■ Intermountain Fire Council, 6:30 p.m., Intermountain Fire Station, 25858 state Route 78. 760-789-5131. FRIDAY, March 10 ■ 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. ■ Lenten Fish Fry, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Social Center, Sixth and E streets. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus No. 9133. All-you-can-eat Pacific cod dinner. Adults $12, children $6, Family $30. Proceeds benefit community charities, parish youth group. ■ Barnett Elementary School Birthday Bash celebrating school’s 25th birthday, 5 p.m., Barnett Elementary, 23925 Couna Way. Hosted by school’s PTA. Former students, employees and public welcome. ■ Zumbathon, 6 to 8 p.m., Charles R. Nunn Performing Arts Center, Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Lane. Relay for Life Ramona fundraiser. SATURDAY, March 11 ■ Kiwanis of Ramona, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. Breakfast meeting with speaker. 760-522-2625. ■ Weight Watchers, Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St., 8 a.m. ■ Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exercise Dance at 9:30 a.m., Bilingual Storytime at 1:30 p.m. 760-788-5270. ■ Free Legal Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon, Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Sponsored by Ramona Bar Association, first come, first served. ramonabarassociation.com/events.html. ■ Free Tax Assistance, Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., in partnership with AARP. Registration required: 760-788-5270. ■ Electronic Waste and Document

Shred, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ace Hardware at 23642 San Vicente Road. 619-655-0981. ■ Living Around Local Wildlife, 2 to 3 p.m., Dos Picos County Park, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. Free. 760-789-2220. SUNDAY, March 12 ■ Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday Funday at 2 p.m. 760-788-5270. ■ Car Show, 4 to 6 p.m., Albertsons parking lot, 1400 block of Main Street. Free. 760-789-3396. MONDAY, March 13 ■ Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ■ Santa Maria Lodge No. 580 of Free & Accepted Masons, 6:30 dinner, open to the public; 7:30 stated meeting, Ramona Masonic Center, 1175 Main St. www.santamaria580.org. TUESDAY, March 14 ■ Backcountry Quilters, 9 a.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. pinecastle946@sbcglobal.net. ■ Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ■ Ramona ACBL Bridge Club, lessons and practice for open players with separate class for beginners, 2 to 5 p.m., 1721 Main St., Suite 101. 760-789-1132. ■ San Diego County Mobile Library, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Country Village Store, 23658 San Vicente Road. www.sdcl.org. ■ Ramona Rotary Club, 5:30 p.m., D’Carlos restaurant, 1347 Main St. 619-316-4456. ■ Soroptimist International of Ramona, 6 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. 858-395-3112 or raeorourke54@gmail.com. ■ Ramona Sportsmen’s Club, 6:30 p.m., Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark off state Route 78 and Ash Street. All are welcome. www.ramonasportsmensclub.org. ■ Ramona Community Singers, 7 to 8:45 p.m., Ramona Town Hall West Wing, 729 Main St. Open to all. 760-788-1887 or g.seashore@earthlink.net. WEDNESDAY, March 15 ■ Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Yoga at 9 a.m., Children’s Storybox Theatre at 10:30 a.m., Storytime Craft at 11 a.m., Spanish as a Second Language at 1 p.m., Teen Time: PS4 at 3 p.m., Tween Manga at 3 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m. ■ Ramona Art Guild, 7 p.m., Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St. Demonstration meeting featuring Julian artist Stan Goudey. www.xhibit.org. More: www.ramonasentinel.com

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Bellemore Drive. • Victim of battery: spouse/ex-spouse/date, 1500 block Elm Street. • Male, 36, arrested, 100 block Ramona Street, misdemeanor bench warrant. • Victim of spousal/cohabitant abuse with minor injury, 16500 block Highland Trails Drive. Tuesday, February 28 • Grand theft from motor vehicle, 16400 block Mountain Shadow Lane, $900 computer, $800 ring, $340 sunglasses, backpack and gloves. • Commercial burglary, Ramona Food and Clothes Closet, 700 block Main Street, computer valued at $25, three cell phones valued at $70, and $20 worth of coins. • Victim of simple battery, 1100 block Main Street.

technician and curfew violation. Thursday, March 2 • Male, 27, arrested, 800 block San Vicente Road, use/under influence of controlled substance. • Victim of violate domestic relations court order, 22500 block Casa De Carol. • Two victims of domestic violence incident, 400 block Nickel Creek Drive. Wednesday, March 1 • Female, 34, arrested, 100 block Seventh Street, vandalism $400 or less. • Victim of assault with deadly weapon/not firearm, obstruct use of wireless communications device, and damage/destroy wireless communications device, 25400 block

Back to the Garden headlines Music Fest Back to the Garden returns to town as the headlining band in Ramona Music Fest 2017 on Saturday, March 18. Presented by Kiwanis Club of Ramona and Ramona Rotary Club, Music Fest will be in the Ramona Outdoor Community Center Pavilion, 421 Aqua Lane, from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults ($15 in advance), $10 for ages 11 to 17 and for military with identification, and free for children 10 and younger. Advance tickets are available from Kiwanis and Rotary members and at Java Hut, Farmers Insurance, San

Vicente Mortgage, Ramona Home Journal, and Ramona Valley Presbyterian Church Office. The popular Back to the Garden band plays music from the late 1960s and early ‘70s. Known for their “Sounds of Laurel Canyon,” the musicians meld folk, rock, and American pop. Also performing on the pavilion stage will be The Shirthouse Band, Del Rio Band, and Rons Garage Band. In addition to music, the event will feature food, beer and wine, a silent auction, and opportunity drawing for

prizes such as 4 Disneyland Park Hopper passes valued at $600 and a Daniel Boone-style Green Mountain grill. Drawing tickets are $10 each, three for $25, or six for $50. Proceeds from the event will go toward student scholarships and community projects supported by the Ramona Kiwanis and Rotary service organizations. Event coordinator is Pat Bell with Kiwanis Club of Ramona. For more information, visit info@ramonamusicfest.org.

NEWS BRIEFS Patriotic Art Contest Ramona Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary invites high school students to enter the annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Ninth- through 12th-graders entering the contest have the opportunity to compete for $21,000 in national scholarships. Students must submit an original piece of artwork on paper or canvas. Watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempra, crayon, acrylic, pen-and-ink, or oil may be used. Digital art and photography are not accepted. To review contest rules and download applications, visit vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships. Entries must be submitted to VFW Auxiliary 3783, 2247 Kelly Ave., Ramona, CA by March 31. Interested students, parents, and teachers may contact JJ Lemire at 760-789-6570 with questions.

County Fair talent Local talent is being sought to perform at the 2017 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons|Vons. The Fair is open for 26 days from June 2 through July 4 and will feature artists on eight stages around the fairgrounds. Musicians of all kinds, dance troupes from schools or studios, and other performers have the chance to perform family-friendly and appropriate entertainment. The last day to apply is March 13, after which all applicants will be put on a waitlist. Entertainer applications are available online at www.sdfair.com/specialevents.

Virtual reality for Teen Tech Week Ramona Library will offer a PS4 Virtual Reality demonstration Thursday, March 9, at 3 p.m. as part of San Diego County Library (SDCL) system’s celebration of Teen Tech Week. The first 20 teens will get to test the Virtual Reality headset and games. The library is at 1275 Main St. “Be the Source of Change” is SDCL’s theme this year. The county library system says it

hopes to attract a wide variety of teenagers and increase teen technology literacy locally by offering a series of programs that include 3D printing workshops, virtual reality demonstrations, robotics, new technologies, MAKER activities, coding, and special programming made possible through partnerships with local organizations. “Teen Tech Week is an opportunity for teens to learn and explore about new technology. It shows how libraries provide meaningful contributions to the development of 21st century digital skills in teens," said Youth Librarian Ariadna Jimenez-Barrios.

Homebrews at fair Entries in the San Diego County Fair homebrew competition will be accepted at sdfair.com until April 28. The competition offers homebrewers an opportunity to have their beer professionally judged, receive quality feedback, meet other homebrewers, and win ribbons. The competition is open to all amateur homebrewers age 21 and older. Professional brewers and brewers who have applied for state or federal licensing may not enter. Entries may be delivered on May 7 or shipped to the fairgrounds. Industry professionals will judge the brews in a closed, blind session. Exhibitors will be invited to a private Awards Ceremony and Exhibitor tasting on June 4.

Recycle event Ace Hardware at 23642 San Vicente Road will host an Electronic Waste and Document Shred event on Saturday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community members may drop off any electronic item that is broken, used, or unwanted that takes batteries or plugs into an outlet. Examples are computers, televisions, and appliances. Secure Document shredding will be provided for a charge. For more information, call contact Joshua Stoltz at admin@recyclingms.com or 619-655-0981.

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Ramona Homes & Real Estate Regina Flores Real Estate Anderson ranks among Group wins top honors top 5 percent in county Regina Flores said her Regina Flores Real Estate Group is excited to announce that two members of the RFREG Team have received Winners Circle awards from Big Block Realty. Flores and Tim Barker have been recognized for being within the top 5 percent of 500-plus producing agents at Big Block Realty. They said they are excited to do even better in 2017 and are looking forward to helping more people in the community with their real estate needs. Regina Flores RE Group is located at 850 Main St., Suite 104, and may be contacted at 760-788-0721.

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Regina Flores and Tim Barker receive Winners Circle awards from Big Block Realty.

Ramona real estate agent Chris Anderson was honored at the Real Estate Circle of Excellence Gala, which took place with the Installation of San Diego Association of Realtors® officers and directors at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Each year the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors® acknowledges top real estate agents, brokers, office managers, and affiliates. This year SDAR partnered with The San Diego Union-Tribune and expanded the program to include top-producing teams and individuals at the highest sales levels in a category known as the “Recognition of Excellence.” Teams and individuals were recognized at levels of achievement based on volume of units sold and/or total sales dollars and they must not have any ethics violations. “These recipients are the top 5 percent of Realtors®

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Joining Chris Anderson at the 2017 Real Estate Circle of Excellence Gala are daughters Hannah and Ashley and husband Jim. in the County of San Diego … Not only is Chris in the top 5 percent in production, she is also one of SDAR’s active volunteers for over 10 years, constantly giving back to her real estate industry. Volunteers like Chris are another reason why SDAR is the number 1 association in the State of California and seventh in the nation,” said Michael

Mercurio, CEO of SDAR. The emcees for the event were Aloha Taylor, Fox 5 News/weather, also a real estate agent, and Bill Walton, former ABC/ESPN/NBC basketball announcer, NBA all-star basketball player, UCLA All-American, and one of the 50 greatest players in NBA and in the NBA Hall of Fame.

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