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Supervisors ban marijuana businesses Three Ramona owners could operate for five years

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■ Pickle jar mystery, 2 ■ Crime Reports, 3 ■ Opinion, 4 ■ Sports, 10 ■ Dining Guide, 13 ■ Businesswomen, 18 ■ Obituaries, 26 ■ Classifieds, 28 ■ Calendar, 30 ■ Wildflowers, 31

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BY KAREN BRAINARD In action that will likely result in three medical marijuana dispensaries soon operating in Ramona, San Diego County supervisors voted to ban cannabis businesses in the unincorporated county.

The ban includes all medical and non-medical marijuana facilities, collectives, retail storefronts, cultivation, and farms, and provides an amortization clause so existing dispensaries can remain open for five years to recoup their investments

before ceasing operation. “I’ve got to sprint to try to recoup my money over five years,” said Ren Bowden, co-owner of San Diego Releaf, who had waited to open his dispensary at 1210 Olive St. in Ramona. The board’s 3-2 vote last Wednesday was supported by chairwoman Dianne

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BY MAUREEN ROBERTSON For the second time in just over year, Ramona High School students are wondering what happened to their principal. At a faculty meeting in the school library Monday morning, employees learned that Rowena Mak, principal since the start of the school year, is gone and former principal Rowena Tony Newman is interim principal. Parents Mak learned of the switch in an automated phone message from the district superintendent. Superintendent Anne Staffieri, Ed.D., responded to questions from the Sentinel with the same statement parents received in her all-call message Monday morning: “Effective today (Monday, March 20), Mr. Tony Newman is temporarily assuming the duties of principal of Ramona High School. As a former principal of Ramona High School for seven years and the current assistant superintendent of human resources for Ramona Unified School District, I have full confidence in Mr. Newman's ability to support the work at Ramona High SEE PRINCIPAL, A24

Water board may propose sewer fee increase in April BY KAREN BRAINARD Customers of Ramona Municipal Water District can expect to receive a Proposition 218 letter on proposed sewer fees in April, according to the district’s budget schedule. New fees would take effect July 1, the start of the district’s

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Jacob, vice chair Kristin Gaspar, and supervisor Bill Horn. Supervisors Greg Cox and Ron Roberts dissented. The ban is scheduled to take effect April 14, and amends the county zoning ordinance. A second reading of the ordinance amendments and adoption is scheduled for the supervisors’ March SEE POT, A26

2017-18 fiscal year. The board plans to hold a public hearing on sewer fees in June and approve the new budget in July. A change in water rates will not be included but could come later in the year after a water rate and fee study is

completed, said David Barnum, district manager. Barnum said the study will possibly take six months to complete, after which time water rate recommendations will be presented to the board. The water board authorized him on March 14 to hire

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Digging into the past

Solving the Case of the Ramona Maid pickle jar BY KAREN BRAINARD ne mystery often leads to another. Such was the case with a jar unearthed beneath the flooring of Reds, Whites & Brews. Thanks to the assistance of one current and one former resident who can both personally dig back more than half a century ago in Ramona’s history, the case has been solved. It started when Peter Bidegain bought the building at 629 Main St. and began restoring the 135-year-old structure that housed the Pioneer Market from about 1950 to 1972. When Bidegain had a plumber go under the floor to fix a leaky pipe, an empty Ramona Maid Pickle Company jar was found with a note inside that said “Ralph McIntosh, Nov. 6, 1954, Pioneer Market.” Ralph McIntosh Sr., 81, whose father owned the market, laughed when he heard about it and acknowledged it was his writing. An 18-year-old at the time, McIntosh said he doesn’t remember putting the note in the jar but said, “I wouldn’t put it past me.” That led to curiosity about the Ramona Maid Pickle Company. When was it in business? Where was it located? Who owned it? Dorothy Maurath, 85, who now lives near Sacramento, stepped up with some answers while visiting her son, Charles “Chuck” Maurath, in Ramona. It was Maurath’s in-laws, Charles and Florence Templin, who owned the Ramona Maid Pickle Company, and the curly blond-haired girl featured on the label is her sister-in-law, who would have been 14 or 15 at the time, she said. “My daughter says she remembers being in the pickle factory,” said Maurath, estimating it was operating around 1954 and ‘55. The location was on the Templins’ property on Montecito Road, about half a mile from the end of the road at Ramona Airport, said Maurath. “I think the pickle factory was in the garage,” she said. Maurath’s husband, Red, who died in January, was in the Navy, so they moved a lot. She said she doesn’t remember being at the pickle factory during the brief time it was open.

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This Ramona Maid Pickle Company jar was found under the former Pioneer Market, now Reds, Whites & Brews, at 629 Main St. “I never got a bottle of those pickles, either,” she commented lightheartedly. Maurath thought her in-laws made bread and butter, dill and sweet pickles, but added they must have made pickle strips after seeing a photo of the jar’s label. “I have no idea why they even thought about doing it,” she said of making pickles. According to Maurath, her father-in-law had been in a bad plane crash off Old Julian Highway in 1949. The crash killed the pilot and severely injured Templin, who was given a 50 percent survival rate. He survived but could no longer continue working as a house painter, said Maurath, surmising that led them into the new business venture. “I’m surprised there was a jar left,” she said. Her in-laws later moved to Arizona. Although Maurath moved a lot during married life, she attended first through 12th

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ON THE AGENDA Monday, March 27 Parks Subcommittee of Ramona Community Planning Group, 6:15 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Update Ramona Community Revitalization Steering Committee meeting items related to parks and recreation, and update current Park Lands Dedication Ordinance funds and PLDO boundary. West Subcommittee of Ramona Community Planning Group, 7 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Agricultural grading for planting a vineyard on 2.95 acres of 4.3-acre property with D8 designator at 7270 Rancho Suenos. Tuesday, March 28 Transportation and Trails Subcommittee of Ramona Community Planning Group, 6:30 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Consider a solution for speeding on a segment of Arena Way where the posted speed limit is 25 mph. Thursday, March 30 Ramona Design Review Board, 7:30 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane.

Among reports at the sheriff’s Ramona station: Sunday, March 19 • Male, 19, arrested, 400 block South 10th Street, drunk in public and misdemeanor bench warrant. Saturday, March 18 • Female, 23, arrested, D and Seventh streets, receive known stolen property $950 or less. • Grand theft from building, 900 block East Old Julian Highway, lumber valued at $37, occurred between March 11 and 17. Friday, March 17 • Female, 33, arrested, 100 block Seventh Street, drunk in public. Thursday, March 16 • Male, 42, arrested, Pine and Olive streets, driving while license suspended or revoked. Wednesday, March 15 • Shoplifting of consumable goods worth $16.80, Circle K, 700 block Main Street. Tuesday, March 14 • Female, 28, arrested, Walnut and Maple

streets, driving while license suspended or revoked. Monday, March 13 • Enterprise, 1000 block Main Street, victim of embezzled pickup truck valued at $27,815. • Male, 45, arrested, 600 block Main Street, possess controlled substance paraphernalia. • Victim of annoying phone call: obscene/threatening and threaten crime with intent to terrorize, 100 block 14th Street. • Male, 65, arrested, shoplifting $34.91 worth of goods, Kmart, 1855 Main St. • Vehicle burglary, state Route 78 and Weekend Villa Road, $150 sunglasses and $200 horse tack. • Male, 44, arrested, 1400 block Main Street, use/under influence of controlled substance, possess narcotic controlled substance, possess controlled substance, and possess switchblade in vehicle. Female, 32, arrested, possess narcotic controlled substance, possess controlled substance, and misdemeanor other agency’s warrant.

Water quality tested daily, says RMWD manager A report about areas of the unincorporated county that had water quality issues led to some residents calling the Ramona Municipal Water District with concerns, said the district’s general manager. David Barnum told the water board at its March 14 meeting that none of the areas listed in a recent report from the State Water Resources Control Board received water from RMWD, which imports its water from the San Diego County Water Authority.

“That water is tested on a daily basis,” he said. An area of Ramona listed in the report is the Rancho Santa Teresa neighborhood east of town and is not served by RMWD. Barnum said it appears there has been a problem with groundwater that can have naturally-occurring heavy metals such as uranium or nitrates. The report showed violations for Rancho Santa Teresa between 2014 and 2016 but all had ended as of last year. —Karen Brainard S T A T E

Nighttime work was scheduled at the state Route 67 and Dye/Highland Valley Road intersection until Thursday so crews could continue installment of a new drainage system beneath the highway. Lane closures and one-way traffic control with flaggers were planned from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on SR-67 just north of Highland Valley Road. Caltrans said the traffic signals at the intersection could be set to flashing red during the nighttime work and advised motorists to expect slower moving traffic during the lane closures and allow additional travel time to reach destinations. Daytime work continues from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to install curb ramps compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act at all four corners of the intersection. Caltrans said it is aware that congestion is beginning earlier in the afternoon and its traffic signal engineers are working to ensure the signal timing and vehicle detection is working optimally. If there is too much space between vehicles, they may not register on the vehicle detection cameras and could result in inefficient traffic signal timing, according to the transportation agency. Caltrans plans to install vehicle loop detectors in June when the intersection is ready for repaving and said that will be an improvement. Weather permitting, crews anticipate finishing Stage 3 to widen the eastbound side of the intersection by the end of the month. In Stage 4, crews will switch to the westbound side of the intersection and re-open a second lane on eastbound Highland Valley Road, providing a left turn lane onto northbound SR-67, and a combined lane to go straight onto Dye Road or turn right onto southbound SR-67. Construction is expected to be completed this summer. More information is at www.dot.ca.gov/d11/projects/67_DyeRoad.pdf.

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OUR READERS WRITE Stink of corruption rises to high heavens Federal government code 18 USC 1001 states it is against the law to knowingly and willfully make any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation concerning any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the United States. If it is against the law for a single citizen to lie to the government, then how can it be allowable for a president, also a citizen, to knowingly lie to 320 million American citizens? If we are truly a government of the people, when is Congress going to begin to represent the American people rather than their respective political parties? The stink of corruption of truth rises to the high heavens. George Eastwood Ramona

Standing up for what we believe is right Rebuttal to Steve Yanke: Steve, I appreciate your rebuttal in last week’s edition. Your acknowledgment and tone is recognized. My goal, which was carried out by not only Indivisible Ramona, but by all of the other indivisible and progressive groups in District 50, was to maintain calm and civility outside of the town hall venue. I chose not to go inside so that I could help with the transition to Collier Park where we had our permitted event, which included Hunter/Trump supporters so that everyone could hear the live-streamed town hall. Our group had a meeting the day after the town hall to share experiences, and define what worked and what we would like to do differently. Regarding the behavior inside the hall, most of our members didn’t like that the second speaker was interrupted, but they came to hear Mr. Hunter, not a sales pitch from someone else. Of course people will react to Mr. Hunter’s views on policy, just like we heard from the tea party years ago. Our members are fine people in this community, not “animals,” and they are concerned about their health care, the environment, Russian interference, immigration, civil liberties, and American values. These issues are personal — emotions run high. It’s not about the fact that our president isn’t in office, it’s about who is in office and the policies put forth by this administration. It’s about standing up for what we perceive is right, just, and morally fair. Susan Conrad Ramona

Un, an evil despot North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un is even more schizophrenic than President Trump. Since Un, 33, inherited the dictatorship from his father in 2011, an estimated 340 North Koreans have been executed, many of them publicly, reports USA Today. Un even had several family members put to death, including his own half brother a month ago. Last month, North Korea fired a missile more than 300 miles away to the Sea of Japan. That missile had a range of 300 to 1500 miles. Intermediate Continental Ballistic Missiles have proliferated since Un took office. North Korea is poised to obliterate neighboring countries including our European allies. Un is probably the most dangerous man in the world, with the possible exception of Russia's President Vladimir SEE LETTERS, A6

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Higher taxes, lower returns — time to bite the bullet BY PETER CASSELLA he folks in Sacramento have themselves in a tizzy — vowing to defy President Trump at every turn on immigration, LBGT rights, environment, healthcare or whatever he proposes. They’re going so far as to hiring former attorney general Eric Holder to lead any legal fights that may arise with the nation’s capital. Under the threat of ending Obamacare, the latest proposal comes from Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) to create a single payer healthcare system for California. Universal for all and funded, by among other things, employer and employee taxes. While the bill is absent any details, the taxes presumably replace your insurance payments and put Sacramento bureaucrats in charge of paying your doctor and hospital bills. One third of all California residents are already on Medi-Cal so it will be easy to meld them into a new insurance system or put private insurance holders into a new greatly expanded Medi-Cal system. Some things are certain — those who work and employers will bear the brunt of the costs, so expect to pay more and get less. Also certain is public employee unions will fight to stay out of the system. The scariest part though is this will be created and administered by the same people that provided us with such great customer service at the DMV and Franchise Tax Board. Meanwhile CalPERS, California’s employee pension system, has decided to lower its investment target from 7.5% to 7%. Apparently, unable to reach their needed target, they have decided to lower the bar. This requires any municipality in the CalPERS system to contribute more, thus leaving less money for its citizens. Ultimately we will see taxes raised or services cut while taxes remain the same. It has already started. Your newly increased vehicle fee goes to CHP retirement funds and not needed road repairs. Maybe pointing that out next time you are pulled over can get you out of a ticket, but probably not. Warren Buffet, second richest man in the world, in a recent interview has urged people to ditch beating the market and buy low fee index funds like the S&P 500. He is winning a half million dollar bet against a hedge fund manager who is failing to beat the index over the past 9 years. Looking at the 145-year history of this index and

assuming dividends are reinvested, it has a yield in excess of 7.5% on an annualized basis in all but 5 years. While history doesn’t repeat itself, it often rhymes. CalPERS is a train wreck about to happen. Pension liability is only funded at about 70% and this past year it paid out more then it took in. Solutions are obvious to all expect the politicians in Sacramento. Speaking of train wrecks, the California bullet train debacle has a few more detractors. Tutor Perini and Dragados, contractors on the project, seem to think they are owed an additional $300 million for work completed. No doubt this will be played out many more times. Also rather annoyed are the congressional Republicans. They are blocking a $600 million federal grant for the electrification of the Silicon Valley route (gotta get those millionaires to work on time), claiming it is a misuse of Prop 1A money and they want an audit by the Department of Transportation. To understand why this project was doomed from the start, keep in mind Prop 1A requires the state to find a private operator and not subsidize operations when the project is complete. So in 2010 the rail authority was approached by SNCF, France’s state-owned railway company. They operate 1,100 miles of track, 800 trains a day and do it profitable. Their suggestion was to run the track along Interstate 5 where there is a right of way and easier construction. They wanted to be involved in the beginning but they were rebuffed and the rail authority went on its own way, over hill and dale and boring 30-mile tunnels through mountains — all to appease Sacramento politicians no doubt wanting to make stump speeches from the back of the trains at every whistle stop. Construction has been delayed, initial cost estimates long gone, right of way land still not acquired, no operator in sight and not enough bond money to complete the project. While a bullet train is a great idea, leaving the decisions in Sacramento has brought us to this point. So if reading all of this has given you a headache, better run out to buy some aspirin. Some people in Sacramento will be keeping an eye on your medicine cabinet real soon. Peter Cassella is a former Ramona resident.

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FROM LETTERS, A4 Putin. The Trump administration is clueless in knowing what do to with this evil despot and needs to come up with a coherent strategy to deal effectively with the North Korean government. The U.S. needs to “neutralize” this madman. Peter Quercia Ramona

Told could not record meeting in public building I attended the town hall a week ago Saturday hosted by Congressman Duncan Hunter. I was in line at 8:45 and was around the 150th person in line. I won't repeat about what others have commented on regarding the representatives of Indivisible who attended. It reflects the behavior I had seen at other town halls such as the one hosted by Representative Tom McClintock on the news earlier in the week. The following Sunday I was at the Ramona Library and noticed they were having a meeting. I walked in, signed in, and sat in the back. The current conversation was of one lady complaining about Congressman Hunter's supporters holding up signs that confused people. I started videoing the meeting from the back and after a few minutes a lady came back and told me I couldn't. As it was a meeting open to the public in a public building, I knew I had a right to but calmly left, not wanting to create a disturbance. I walked back into the library and was followed by Joan Roy, one of the leaders in the group complaining about my recording their meeting. I had left my backpack in the meeting and walked

back to retrieve it followed by Mrs. Roy. After I picked up my backpack, another lady came up to me and told me I couldn't post what I had recorded and would be in legal jeopardy if I did. She then told me she would get her attorney to speak to me. Frankly, they acted just like I caught their hands in the cookie jar. Indivisible is a Progressive group funded by George Soros and his interests, whose purpose is to do everything they can to thwart President Trump's agenda and policies. They are using the playbook out of Saul Alinsky's “Rules for Radicals” that was written back in the ’60s. Their behavior makes it plain that they are not open to meaningful dialogue and discussion, just disruption and the silencing of opposing viewpoints as we have seen played out since the election. For further information I refer you to a link that will explain a little more about the group and its agenda: dailysignal.com/2017/02/10/indivisiblewith-ties-to-george-soros-sows-divisionagainst-trump-gop-lawmakers/. Dr. Gary B. Myers, OD Ramona

Hunter town hall an exciting day I would like to thank Rep. Duncan Hunter for coming to Ramona for a "live" town hall meeting. It was truly an exciting day, democracy in action! I hope he will do this again, soon, at a venue that is larger, has ample parking, and even restrooms available for the many, many people waiting hours in line. Those who complained about the "lack of respect and unity" may have forgotten the Tea Party Patriots' 2009 recommendation to "Pack the hall. Yell out and challenge the Rep's statements

early. Get him off his prepared script and agenda." [Source: Wikipedia] This is not Indivisible's goal, however. We aim to be polite, inclusive, and respectful, but we are also constituents and we have the right to speak our minds. God Bless America for that. Thanks again to Rep. Hunter. Katie Reid Ramona

Blessings of the day I would like to share with you the beautiful day I had recently in Ramona. I drove to town for just a few things to buy today, but had it in my plan to stop by the Traction Tire store in front of Kmart to get my air checked in the tires. I do this regularly, then shop at Kmart. Well, lo and behold, about 1 mile from Kmart, I started hearing this constant rattle in my car. At first I thought it must be from another car, but at the light on Main Street I could hear it was my car, oh no! What to do? So keep calm, Marlene, just go to the tire place, get your air and ask if they could just look under the hood for you. That is what happened, and the nice guy at Traction Tire, that I usually see, looked under the hood and right away said, “I will check your oil.” And he guessed it; it was almost empty. So Praise God right next to the tire place, is the Oil Changers store. Then he had me follow him, as he walked and I drove, to the back of the Oil Changers store. A man there checked the oil first and confirmed what the other guy saw, it was down to only about 1/3 of a quart, so they topped off the car with the oil. I was so thrilled. They said when the oil gets that low, it makes that noise. There was also a little smoke coming from the oil hole. I told them that God was really looking out for me today, and what a blessing that they were next

store to one another. OK, there is more. I drove to the front of Kmart, got out of the car, and started to walk to shop. Oh my! I forgot to pay for the oil. I returned to the Oil Changers store, tried to find that guy, but couldn’t. Then the tire guy showed up and said, no charge, I took care of it. He said it was just really good for him that he guessed the right problem with the car. He said he usually has bad news for customers with their cars. So I once again was able to thank him, and tell him that God had really blessed me today. Wow, I really knew that God had directed my steps that day, and poured out his blessings through these two special men. A verse I often quote in the morning is “cause me to walk in the way you have for me today.” Thank you. God. Marlene Robershaw Ramona

Fortunate to have Begents in Ramona For those of you who have attended (or not yet attended) the Hawk Watch on Highland Valley Road, I would like to applaud both David and Molly Begent for their unparalleled generosity in opening up and offering of their beautiful and aptly located property to the Wildlife Research Institute. This program and its extensive study of hawks, owls, falcons, and more is truly amazing. It touches hundreds of visitors each Saturday in January and February from all over the U.S., Canada. and some from as far away as Finland! We are so fortunate to have the Begents in our community. Melanie Parker Ramona

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Valley Club Sock Hop Saturday

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ake a hike, nature lovers: I was so happy to join community leaders at a recent ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the Flume Trail in Lakeside. The nearly mile-long path, which skirts Lake Jennings, builds on efforts by the county and others to create a network of trails within easy reach of the San Diego River, from Julian to the ocean. Thank you to the County Parks and Recreation Department, Helix Water District, and San Diego River Conservancy for their hard work on the project. For more information on the county park system, go to www.sdparks.org. Take a hike, SDG&E: I’ve always believed that families and business owners deserve better than SDG&E. We need to break up the utility’s monopoly on our region and provide ratepayers with energy options. That’s why I continue to believe we need to explore the concept of community choice aggregation, which would open up the energy market to genuine competition.

Many California counties are already weighing the idea or have launched community choice programs. In a recent Board of Supervisors vote, county staff was asked to report back on community choice studies that are currently taking place. I will keep fighting for it as long as I’m on the board. Ratepayers deserve the freedom of choice! Thank you: I was deeply honored recently to again be named Best Elected Official in the annual East County Californian reader poll — for the eighth consecutive year. I am so humbled by your support over the years. I promise to continue to do all I can to live up to your faith and trust in me. For more District 2 news, go to www.diannejacob.com or follow me on Facebook and Twitter. If I can assist with a county issue, please call my office at 619-531-5522 or email dianne.jacob@sdcounty.ca.gov Have a great East County day! Dianne

San Vicente Valley Club’s “Shake, Rattle, and Roll Sock Hop” fundraiser promises to be a fun-filled evening in San Vicente Resort on Saturday, March 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. Organizers encourage the community to “dig out those bobby socks, poodle skirts, loafers, and letter sweaters” for the club’s main fundraiser of the year. Proceeds will go toward scholarships for Ramona students and community charities. The event is open to the public and will include dining, dancing to classic oldies but goodies, and a silent auction. Tickets are $45 per person and are available from Barbara Patenaude at 760-440-3062. The resort is at 24157 San Vicente Road.

San Vicente Valley Club members Kaaren Thiem and Maxine McNamara dress for the “Shake, Rattle, and Roll Sock Hop.”

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San Vicente Resort hosts ‘St. Patrick’s Lucky Mixer’

hey didn’t win a pot of gold, but those attending Ramona Chamber of Commerce’s “St. Patrick’s Lucky Mixer” in San Vicente Resort agreed they had a good time. They exchanged business cards, enjoyed a catered corned beef dinner, shared business tips, conversed with friends, and welcomed new chamber members. If chamber member Beth Edwards with Edwards Vineyard & Cellars had been there,

she would have won the $1,000 rollover jackpot prize. At the end of each monthly mixer, a member’s name is drawn. If that person is present, he or she wins the $1,000 rollover jackpot. If not, there is no winner that month and another name is pulled at the end of the next month’s mixer. A special feature at the St. Patrick’s mixer was a troupe of dancers from Ramona/Julian Academy of Dance performing traditional Irish dance.

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Ramona Chamber of Commerce president Sally Westbrook, right, visits with chamber director Eric Vellone of Ramona Town Radio and ULM Media, and Kandace Smith, Vellone’s fiancée.

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Chamber directors Heidi Sam with Aflac and Karen Domnitz with Century 21 Award talk with Nancy Wiley of House of Wiley.

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Ramona Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joe Stupar, right, and president Sally Westbook, fourth from right, welcome new chamber members during the mixer at San Vicente Resort on March 16. Among new members are: dR3 Recruiting, Deborah Reinhard; Realtor Marlyn Meckel; ReMax Direct/Lori Hoge; ReMax Direct/Susan Willis; Cheers of Ramona, Matt Rains and Michelle Terrebessy; Friends of Ramona Unified Schools (FORUS) represented by directors Amy Barraclough, Greg Chick, and Perla Martinez; ULM Media, Eric Vellone; Anna’s Lip Service, Anna Craver; and Increase Clean Energy, Cory Craver.

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Ramona’s Gwendalyn Gibson earns the top spot on the podium.

Hometown girl wins on world stage BY KRISTIN BAUER-BROWN amona High School senior Gwendalyn Gibson’s mountain bike racing career has been on the fast track since she started competing with the Cycle Dawgs during her freshman year. Last year, as a junior, she ended the high school season with her feet planted

firmly on the top spot of the podium as the varsity girls state champion. Gibson’s success is not slowing down this year either, after an invitation from USA Cycling secured her a spot as a racer on their national team. She recently kicked off her first international UCI MTB World Cup series with

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Prep Boys Golf

Bulldog golfers head into league play Matoian earns medalist honors in three non-league matches

KAREN BRAINARD

COLLEGE TAPS RHS SENIOR FOR WATER POLO TEAM Ramona High School senior Tanner Michaelis wears a Connecticut College water polo T-shirt representing his opportunity to take his playing career to the college level. Connecticut College head water polo coach Matt Anderson plans to have Michaelis, a four-year water polo player at Ramona High, to play goalie for the NCAA Division 3 program in New London, Conn. Standing behind Michaelis are his parents, Paul and Holly Michaelis, and seated next to him is Ramona High water polo coach Don Williams, who described Michaelis as a standout goalie with a great work ethic. He plans to major in chemistry or biology.

BY KAREN BRAINARD League play was scheduled to start this week for Ramona High’s boys golf team after five non-league matches that gave all 10 varsity players a chance to compete on the links. The team, 1-4 in non-league matches, was set to play on the road against San Pasqual on Tuesday and against Valley Center at home on San Vicente Golf Course on Thursday. Coach Michael Gainey said by rotating his players for the non-league matches he “will have an idea who the top players are.” Serop Matoian earned medalist honors in three matches and Cameron Marshall took the top honor in one competition. The season got off to a late start with rain causing matches to be rescheduled. The Bulldogs lost by just three strokes, 213-215, in its first match on March 2

against Eastlake at Eastlake Country Club. Matoian tied for medalist with a 39 on the par 36 nine-holes, followed by Justin Graff, 40; Marshall, 42; David Hall, 44; and Cade Erautt, 50. Six players compete in the nine-hole matches but only the top five postings contribute to the team score. “The players were anxious to get the season started and nerves may have crept in for a few during the round,” said Gainey after that match. “We’ve got a good foundation and know some areas in each player’s game that need to be tightened up.” Poway High golfers headed up the hill March 6 to San Vicente Golf Course and captured the win 207-224. Marshall was medalist with a two-over-par 38. Graf carded a 40; Hall, 45; Kyle Pack, 47; and Erautt, 54. Matoian took medalist honors again, shooting 37,

when Ramona beat Escondido Charter 226-230 at Eagle Crest Golf Course which played as a par 34 that day instead of 36 because of rain damage. “This match was played on the back nine holes of Eagle Crest and players ran into some rough conditions,” explained Gainey. “The recent rains caused quite a bit of damage throughout the whole course, causing the maintenance crew to be overloaded with clean-up projects.” All of the bunkers, he said, were played as ground under repair, allowing relief with no penalty for the players. “Hole No. 14, which is normally played as a par 5, was shortened to a par 3 because of damage throughout the first half of the hole, said Gainey. Also contributing to the win were Easton Powell, 43; Brandon Stiles, 46; Ben Morrison, 49; and Pack, 51. Steele Canyon took the win on the Bulldogs’ home SEE GOLF, A16

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Christian Gabriel hands the baton off to Januar Ramadhan for the anchor leg of their 4x100 meter relay victory.

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Athletes set season bests at Falcon Relays Team faces El Camino at home Thursday BY DAN BROWN Ramona High School’s track and field team joined 19 other high school teams from the San Diego area to participate in the Falcon Relays at Torrey Pines High School on Saturday. Sixteen athletes and four relay teams from Ramona set season bests at the meet. Januar Ramadhan and Justice Mendoza turned in their season best times in the 100 meter dash in different heats. Ramadhan took third in the fastest heat of the day with a blistering time of 11.15. The time was aided by the wind blowing to their backs, but still the fourth fastest 100 time by a Ramona runner since 1998. Mendoza won his heat with a time of 11.49. His heat was not wind aided. Eder Landgrave turned in his best performance of the season in the 800 race with a time of 2:05.07. Caleb Berman took third in the 100 hurdles with a time of 15.98, and Ian Cirillo took 10th with a time of 17.39. Cirillo also turned in a fine performance in the 300 hurdles, improving on his season best by over 2 seconds, running 41.81. His time was about 1.5 seconds better than his lifetime best and

the fifth fastest 300 hurdle race run by a Ramona hurdler since 1998. The Ramona 4x100 relay team ran their best time of the season and won the Division 2 heat with a time of 44.05. Their time was the second fastest of the day. Division 1 Mt. Carmel ran 43.86. The Novice 4x100 meter team from Ramona — Ace Jones, Joshua Fletcher, Evan Martinez, and Samuel Vandegrift — had the fastest time of any Division 1 or 2 team at 47.46. Novice events consist of freshman runners or first-time track athletes. The Varsity 4x200 relay team — Mendoza, Ramadhan, Christian Gabriel, and Landgrave — also ran the fastest time of the day of any Division 1 or 2 school at 134.32, .06, better than the top Division 1 school, Mt. Carmel. Their time was also the fastest for a Ramona team on record. Ramona’s 4x400 relay team — Berman, Landgrave, Mendoza, and Cirillo — took second in the Division 2 heat with a time of 3:41.90. In the field events, Gabe Stallman took seventh out of 17 in the shot put with a throw of 39-9. Joe Lowery and Ryu Vin

Kim had season best in the pole vault at 9-6 and 9, respectively. Ramadhan won the Division 2 long jump by 1 inch over Connor Luck from Mission Vista with a jump of 21 1/2. The jump was four inches shorter than the Division 1 winner, Gregory Fernandez of Cathedral Catholic, who jumped 21-10 1/2, thus taking over the county best jump from Ramadhan by 1 1/2. inches. Gabriel had his season best and fourth best jump of the day with a jump of 21-1, and Ace Jones had his best jump this season at 16-8 1/2. Trinity Beatty ran her best 100 of the season with a time of 13.24. Reyna Valade turned in her best 400 of the season with a time of 62.44. In one of the more intriguing races of the day for Ramona, Gwendalyn Gibson, Ramona’s top cross-country runner and the No. 3 runner in San Diego County at the CIF Cross-Country Championships in November, took advantage of a weekend off from mountain bike racing to compete in the open 800 race. Gibson’s goal and reason for running was to have an opportunity to set the Ramona High School record in the girls

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Januar Ramadhan wins Division 2 long jump at the Falcon Relays on Saturday. 800 run. The school record was set in 1997 by Kennie Kwok with a time of 2:20.5. The time is considered a legitimate possibility for Gibson, even though she has not been training for track. Gibson was to run against the second fastest cross-country runner in the county last year, McKenna Brown from La Costa Canyon and owner of the second fastest 800 time in the county this season with a time of 2:15. With one track workout under Gibson’s belt on March 13, Gibson began the race right behind Brown and stayed in the second position the entire race, with Brown pulling further ahead the last lap. Gibson crossed the line in 2:21.14, .64 off the school record. It remains uncertain if Gibson will have another opportunity to run a meet this season. Alicia Luna took fifth in the 800 out of 17 runners with a time of 2:27.98. Mollie Pilley took third in the 100 hurdles with her season best time of 17.14.

Both Madison Cirillo (51.92) and Pilley (54.91) ran their best 300 hurdle races of the season, placing eighth and 15th, respectively. The Ramona girls 4x100 relay team — Beatty, Cirillo, Amber Cogbill, and Tuesday Christopher — took second in the Division 2 heat, even though their time was the same as the winner, Mira Mesa, 52.11. Ramona’s 4x400 relay team — Sierra Crenshaw, Valade, Christopher, and Gibson — won their Division 2 race in a time of 4:18.30. In the field events, sophomore Peyton White placed third in the shot put with a throw of 31-11. Bryn Jordan and Ashlynn Everett had their best throws of the season with tosses of 30 and 28-2. White also had a throw of 75 in the discus. Christopher took third in the Division 2 triple jump at 32-7.75. Complete results can be found on the website www.athletic.net. Ramona will be home Thursday for the first time this season, facing El Camino.

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Prep Lacrosse

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BY JOE NAIMAN With only five players from Ramona High School's 2016 varsity girls lacrosse team on this year's squad, the Bulldogs struggled in their first two games of 2017 but then won all three games the second week of play. Ramona lost a 14-2 match March 9 at Eastlake and a 14-4 contest March 10 at Rancho Bernardo before taking a 16-4 road victory March 14 against Preuss, a 9-8 triumph March 16 at home against Monte Vista, and a 6-4 win March 17 at Santana. "We've been seeing improvement each game," said Ramona assistant coach Al Cavell. The Bulldogs have three seniors on the team. "This year they are mostly juniors," Cavell said. "Next year they'll be pretty much playing together." Ramona's 16-girl roster also includes one sophomore and one freshman. "They're all pretty talented individually," Cavell said. "They're kind of getting used to playing together as a team." The Bulldogs led Preuss by a 6-4 margin at halftime. "They really turned it up the second half," Cavell said. Seven different players scored goals against the Tritons. "That was pretty major," Cavell said. The result was the first victory of the varsity careers for 11 of the Ramona players. FROM GIBSON, A10

Dawgs and preparing to leave for college in the fall, where she will attend Colorado Mesa University as a member of their cycling team. It’s a schedule most people, at any age, let alone a teenager, would find difficult, but Gibson has a lot of help. “I have so much support from a ton of different people and I am really fortunate, because if I was on my own, I wouldn’t be able to do it,” she admitted. “I would be so overwhelmed.” Although she tries to soak up each

FROM GOLF, A11 course on March 14, 197-213. Both Marshall and Graf shot 39 — three over par, while Matoian carded a 41; Hall, 42; and Erautt, 52. At home on March 16, Matoian was the medalist with a 39 in Ramona’s loss to Eastlake, 210-237. Hall shot 46; Pack, 47; Erautt, 51; and Jayden Fleet, 54. The two-day North County City Cup Tournament that was originally scheduled for Feb. 27 and March 13, also had to be rescheduled due to rain.

"That was kind of the turning point, I think," Cavell said. "We kind of turned it around." Both Ramona's varsity and the Bulldogs' junior varsity squad came from behind to defeat Monte Vista in the March 16 games. The junior varsity won by a 4-3 margin for the squad's first victory of the season. Ramona's varsity had a 6-3 lead at halftime and a 7-3 advantage early in the third period, but the Monarchs scored the next five goals to take a lead. Sydney Elliott, a junior who is one of Ramona's returning players, tied the game by scoring a goal with 13:34 remaining in the fourth quarter. Another returning player, sophomore Sam Reckling, scored the winning goal with 4:43 left. "It was just a really close game," Cavell said. "It brought them together and they came up with a win." The junior varsity came back from a 2-1 deficit at Santana to salvage a 4-4 tie. Ramona's varsity had a 5-3 lead at halftime, which allowed the Bulldogs the luxury of focusing on defense and ball control rather than on scoring during the second half. "Second half it was pretty much in our end probably 80 percent of the time," Cavell said. "We definitely controlled the second half." The Bulldogs travel to San Diego High School for Thursday's game and host Patrick Henry Friday. Valley League play will begin March 28 with a game at El Camino. "I'm hoping that now this trend is going to continue," Cavell said.

experience, sometimes, she said, “It happens so fast, it’s hard to register everything.” Gibson plans to major in business and eventually go into the cycling industry. But that is a long way off. Next year, she has her sights set on going pro, and racing as long has she can. It is a sport she says that has given her skills she will use for the rest of her life. “It has boosted my confidence, given me experience with public speaking and a strong work ethic,” said Gibson. If you’d like to follow Gibson’s racing career, you can check out her blog, (yes, she does that, too!) at www.gwendalyngibson.com.

Day 1 was held March 13 at Woods Valley Golf Club with a par 72 18-hole round. Gainey said he always sends his seniors but since there are only three on the team — Marshall, Graff and Hall — he had a nine-hole playoff among the juniors to earn a spot, which was won by Powell. “It’s kind of a treat for them to go to that tournament,” said Gainey. Marshall and Graff each shot 80, followed by Hall with an 82 and Powell with a 95. Gainey said the players would have their chance to improve their scores on the same course on Day 2 that was set for March 20.

BY JOE NAIMAN Ramona High School's swim teams will host Escondido High School Friday to open Valley League competition. The Bulldogs, who will travel to the Wollet Aquatics Center in Irvine for Saturday's Mission Viejo invite, completed pre-league competition March 15 at West Hills and March 17 at home against Army-Navy Academy. "It was a good week," said their coach, Jolyn Yanez. The meet at West Hills produced losses for the Ramona boys and the Bulldog girls. "The kids put up some fast times because they were running with the big dogs," Yanez said. Although the West Hills girls won all 12 events, including the diving, two of Ramona's relay teams improved their consideration times, and provisional times were posted by Maddie Schwegler in the 100-yard and 200 freestyle events and by Trinity Stewart in the 50 freestyle. The West Hills girls won by a 134-48 margin. The Wolf Pack took a 96-90 victory in the boys portion with six Ramona individuals and one Ramona relay team posting first-place points. "The boys had a whole lot of first-place finishes. They just got outmatched by numbers," Yanez said. In two races Ramona finished first and second. Jacob Powers won the 500 freestyle in 5:43.15 with Jason Galloway taking second at 5:46.26. Dawson Webster had a winning

100-yard backstroke time of 1:04.84 with Scott McClure posting the second-place time of 1:09.07. Powers won the 200 individual medley in 2:22.79. Jacob Pradels needed 24.07 seconds to win the 50 freestyle. Trevor White was the first 100 butterfly swimmer to touch the finish line and had a time of 54.28 seconds. The winning 400 freestyle relay team of White, Powers, McClure, and Webster took 3:43.14. Army-Navy Academy is an all-boys school, but for the Ramona girls the meet counted for CIF qualifying purposes and the girls swam against each other. The Bulldog boys took a 98-41 victory over the Warriors while winning eight of the 11 events. White won the 200 individual medley in 2:24.03 with Gabe Burrill posting the second-place time of 3:10.80. Webster won the 200-yard freestyle in 2:03.31 and the 500-yard freestyle in 5:36.72. Powers had a winning time of 1:10:74 in the 100 backstroke. Pradels was the 100 breaststroke winner 1:09.80 after the race began. Vincent Thompson needed 1:12.60 to win the 100 butterfly. Ramona also won the 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay races. The win was the third in the four most recent meets for the Ramona boys, who had a 98-54 victory March 8 at El Capitan and a 104-59 triumph March 10 at home against Escondido Charter. Ramona's girls were on the losing end of the 90-80 score against El Capitan and had their first victory of the season when they defeated Escondido Charter by an 84-81 margin.

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Bulldogs reach final of Cougar Classic BY JOE NAIMAN Ramona High School's softball team concluded its first tournament of 2017 by reaching the championship game. The Bulldogs, who finished last week with two victories in the North County Tournament, advanced from the Cougar Classic semifinals to the championship game March 13. The Cougar Classic games were played at Kit Carson Park in Escondido. Hanah Bowen pitched a shutout for Ramona in the 6-0 semifinal win over Rancho Buena Vista to advance the Bulldogs to the final. Granite Hills won the championship with a 5-3 victory at Ramona's expense. "I think the girls performed really well," said Ramona coach Kristina Wright. "It can go either way for teams out there." North County Tournament play for Ramona began March 15 when the Bulldogs hosted defending CIF Open Division champion San Marcos. The score was 3-3 after five innings before the Knights scored 11 times in the final

two frames for a 14-3 triumph. "I think offensively we did a very good job. Defensively we held them," Wright said. The two March 18 games at Cardiff Sports Park had better results for Ramona. The 1-hour and 40-minute time limit ended Ramona's game against Torrey Pines after four innings with an 8-0 victory for the Bulldogs. "They came out, they were ready to play," said Wright. Bowen pitched the first three innings of the shutout with Avery Campa hurling a scoreless fourth inning. "Hanah's been throwing the ball fantastic," said Wright. Ramona's 11-3 victory March 18 against Carlsbad ended after five innings. The result gave the Bulldogs a 7-2 season record. The Bulldogs' final regular-season tournament of 2017 is the Jaguar Classic. The Bulldogs will travel to Grossmont Thursday for a game in that tournament and have a non-league game Friday at Rancho Buena Vista.

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Ramona Elementary Talent Show

Students play to packed audience

amilies and friends packed Ramona Elementary School’s multipurpose room for the 2017 Talent Show. Brothers Noah and Elijah Evjenth emceed the 19-act show, which grew to 20 acts when five teachers crashed the annual event with a brief skit. The audience clapped to the beat of many of the songs and whistled and cheered to lively tunes such as “Stray Cat Strut,” presented by brothers Matthew and David Castillo “playing” their blow-up guitars. Among other favorites was “Lost Boys,” featuring Aizelina Cervantes, Layla Jauregui-Fait, Walker Patino, Juliana and Selena Quiroz, and Anthony Rodriguez – and hoverboards as props. Talent show directors were retired Ramona Elementary teacher Lynda Kubinak and former RE student Brianna Abarca Lombera, who is scheduled to graduate from Cal State San Marcos in May. DJ Abarca provided the sound system. The talent show is one of the 43 events the PTA stages at the school during the year.

Kicking off the talent show are cheer squad members Kenley Drake, Emily Laws, Chloe Paymard, Ivy and Violet Roczey, and Jade Zambrano.

Cristhian Perez with wife Anna Brenardo and children Cristhian Jr., 10 months, Rosemary and Valerie enjoy the show. Aalyah and Isabella Corest and Savanna Crenshaw sing “Tear in My Heart.”

PHOTOS BY MAUREEN ROBERTSON

In a skit that builds momentum before an abrupt ending are teachers Leah Hillis-Finley, Michael Zehm, Susan Douglass, Sandra Jimenez, and Lisa Bennett.

Joanna Abarca sings “Me, Too.”

Fourth-grader Derrick Hayes sings about the pressures of adulthood and reminisces about "the good old days" of childhood in “Stressed Out.”

PTA president Monica Fait holds a brief PTA meeting before the talent show.

Fifth-grader Summer Hernandez shares “Can’t Stop the Feeling” with the audience.

Carmen Hayes videos her son Derrick’s “Stressed Out” performance.

Fifth-grader Matthew Castillo “plays” his blow-up guitar in “Stray Cat Strut,” a crowd favorite he presented with brother David, a second-grader.

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Salute to Local Women In Business In honor of Local Women in Business, we proudly celebrate the achievements of working women. Throughout history and today, female professionals have contributed greatly to our country’s economic, civic and cultural development. Today, women number 66 million in our nation’s workforce and women-owned businesses account for 28 percent of all U.S. businesses. These women are leading CEOs, presidents, vice presidents, accountants and managers in many of our nation’s leading corporations. Join us as we congratulate these business women for all their efforts and continue to promote equality for women in the workplace.

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Karen Dye has devoted her career to helping people just like you with all their real estate needs! For the last 15 years Karen has served Ramona and the greater San Diego County helping families find their homes. As Karen’s business continues to grow she is bringing on her son, Jesse to help in the office and adding a second satellite office in the San Diego Country Estates. For the seventh year in a row, Karen Dye of Coldwell Banker Country Realty has been named a Five Star Real Estate Professional by San Diego Magazine. This honor is awarded to the top 6% of real estate agents in the San Diego region. Recipients of this honor have been evaluated by their clients on ten different areas

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for commercial properties and tailor-zoning in Ramona’s commercial core. This ‘commercial core’ is situated from 3rd St. to Etcheverry along Main Street, the major thoroughfare through Ramona. “Ramona has so much potential, but planning is the most important key for sustainable growth”, said Fowler. In 2015 Carol was chosen as the Ramona Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. An honor that she is very proud of. Carol has studied Ramona’s commercial areas and works to eliminate the various constraints on properties within this zone. In this next decade, Fowler suspects that Ramona will see the most positive changes to commercial retail. She works to create a community where residents can shop in Ramona and have the services available to them without the dreaded drive down the hill. “We need to spend our tax dollars in our own community and make it the best that it can be.

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Karen Domnitz is a Southern California girl by birth and Deep Woods of Texas raised. That’s what brought her to Ramona. “It was the best combination of the two worlds I grew up in. My 1st visit to Ramona happened to be on the Ramona Fair weekend. My husband, Jared, and I cruised through the animals, watched the hilarious adult showing of the kid’s hogs, ate great fair food and at the top of the ferris wheel we took in the views of Ramona. We were hooked. Our two children, Kellsie and Dallas, were born and raised in Ramona. I’ve volunteered and worked closely with our schools over the years. Our community is in my heart. It’s my privilege to work with my Ramona neighbors in selling their homes, helping them buy properties and sharing Ramona with neighbors moving into our community for the 1st time. I love supporting our schools, all the kids activities and our great businesses. It’s a wonderful thing to see Ramona thrive!

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I have been in the ﬂooring business for over 28 years and opened The Carpet Lady 18 years ago. The Carpet Lady is Ramona’s full service ﬂooring center, that offers carpet, hardwood, travertine, and more. Stop by and see! I would also like to say thank you to all my customers, contractors and real estate agents who have supported and believed in me for the last 18 years. You are the reason for my success!! Voted the Best in Ramona 4 years running!

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SUPPORTING A STRONG COMMUNITY My house could be difficult to sell because it has a high HOA fee, a tiny yard, and it is relatively small. Karen was able to sell it at asking price in a reasonable amount of time, even though we were in a slow season. She was very professional and made preparing the house for sale easy. She quickly assessed what things I needed to fix and she help me get it done.I did very little - she got things done for me. For the few weeks it was on the market, she always insured there was traffic through the house. It paid off! If ever I buy or sale another home, I will definitely call on Karen for her help again.” Gene Mendoza, Ramona CA (Seller)

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Always striving to keep busy, Kate balances working for Town & Country Home Loans & Real Estate as a Realtor®/Property Manager and a Manicurist at Riviera Wellness Spa. She volunteers her time with a Ramona Relay for Life team which beneﬁts the American Cancer Society and enjoys expressing herself through the arts such as photography, sculpting and painting. Kate’s true love is family and friends and being able to watch the community she’s been a part of over 30 years ﬂourish.

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Deborah Hoss is a real estate agent with Town & Country Real Estate here in Ramona and has been in the real estate business for 35 years. She’s a Senior Specialist, specializing in senior real estate transactions. She is happy to have served the Ramona community for so many years.

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An award-winning Real Estate Broker and Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Joan assists clients of all ages, before, during and after the sale. Currently on the Board of the Friends of the Ramona Library, an active member of Intermountain Republican Women Federated, the San Vicente Valley Club and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. For the ﬁfth year in a row, Joan has been named a Five Star Agent by San Diego Magazine.

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Stephanie Norvell, President/Broker Town & Country Home Loans, Inc. | Town & Country Real Estate | Town & Country Real Estate, Property Management Division Stephanie Norvell has seen San Diego grow since attending Clairemont High School in the early 1970’s. She’s also seen the home loan industry grow while becoming one of the more experienced mortgage brokers in the county. “I started as a receptionist in a Mission Valley loan office when I was 18,” Stephanie says. After gaining experience in all areas of the mortgage industry, Stephanie received her broker’s license in 1995 and opened Town & Country Home Loans in Ramona, servicing the entire county. “We offer purchase loans, refinancing and construction financing,” Stephanie says. “I still enjoy the work so much because I feel like I’m helping people. Ramona is a quiet, family-oriented town with traditional values and a reputation for being a friendly community. Living and working in Ramona, I have found that more than the sun beams all year round wearing a warm smile is almost part of the dress code!”

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Stephanie, who has been married to her high school sweetheart for 42 years, has two children and four grandchildren. Not only has she been a real estate broker in Ramona for 22 years, but she has been the President of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce and the Vice President of the SDCE Board of Directors. She is a current member of the San Diego Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors and the Better Business Bureau. Stephanie is also a Notary Public for the State of California, a Certiﬁed Woman Owned Business and a founding member of the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project. Over the years, Stephanie has expanded her business from Town & Country Home Loans, Inc., to also a Real Estate Listing and Sales division that includes Property Management for rental properties. Her boutique ofﬁce on the corner of 10th and Main Streets in the Heart of Ramona is truly a full service real estate headquarters, with old fashioned customer service with a smile.

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760-803-2001 976 Main Street, Ramona Chris@RealEstateChris.com including Risk Management Specialist and graduate of the REALTOR® Institute. Chris earned the 2001 SDAR REALTOR® of the Year award, and the 2005 SDAR Volunteer of the Year award. She has served on the Ramona Community Planning Group and Ramona Chamber of Commerce. In 1999, Chris was named Citizen of the Year in Ramona, and was proudly crowned “Queen of Ramona” by the Ramona Rotary Club. When Chris is not working, spending time with family or volunteering, she enjoys four-wheeling and photography. She also loves history. Her favorite quote is from Abraham Lincoln: “Whatever you are, be a good one.”

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Students receive Bulldog Academic Excellence awards

amona High School students earning GPAs of 3.75 or better during Fall Semester 2016 recently received Bulldog Academic Excellence awards in the Performing Arts Wing. Freshmen and sophomores received their

awards on Friday, March 10. Juniors and seniors received their awards on Tuesday, March 14. A total of 429 students received an award for academic achievement: 85 freshmen, 78 sophomores, 124 juniors, and 142 seniors.

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FRESHMEN: Kenzie Allan, Edward Allen, Eden Anderson, Nathan Austin, Emily Balch, Tehya Baldwin, Makenzie Beam, Brooke Blenkush, Ethan Bloem, Keely Bowden, Ericka Bradley, Amy Brown, Austin Brown, Rebecca Brown, Emily Bryant, Joseph Burgos, Katherine Cannon, Kearstin Cole, Brina Cortes, Jared Cron, Alisa Crowe, Alyssa Davis, Jolie Davis, Brandon Dingman, Kynara Dukes, Andrew Dunker, Taylor England, Bradley Farthing, Rachel Frey, Emily Gardnier, Stephany Gonzalez, Meghan Graham, Michelle Greer, Cristen Grey, Joshua Hayes, Haley Hernandez, Joshua Johnson, Aldebaron Levin, Brynne Lucas, Heidi Lundgren, Miya Magee, Devan Matthews, Scott McClure, Ryan McCune, Marisa Mendoza, Michaela Meskell, Kylee Moore, William Morris, Dustin Mullins, Antonio Naya, Jacob Nelson, Delaney Nosko, Jillian O’Connor, Zachary Padilla, Zachary Parsons, Hunter Petila, Penelope Pollard, Megan Pratt, Daniel Rasmussen, Aidan Reilly, Makenna Reynolds, Elle Roberts, Bryce Rolling, Allyson Rosenblum, Garret Roys, Alexis Sampson, Kensey Sapper, William Siebert, Isaac Sossong, Faith Spieker, Justin Stoody, Paige Tavelli, Victoria Tester, Samuel Vandegrift, Jessica Van Tol, Skye Vargas, Sol Vargas, Kyle Vest, Kapri Ward, Logan Weber, Kendra Williams, Maximillian Woroniecki, Adon Yoder, Jessica Younessian, and Blake Yule.

SOPHOMORES: Sierra Adkins, Isaiah Allen, Olivia Arnold, Jonah Beene, Chelsea Boss, Avery Campa, Erik Chavarin, Madison Cirillo, Jack Clough, Kayla Cobian, Riley Colvin, Juan Cortes, Cody Crenshaw, Seneca Curo, Seth Dalton, Shane Del Real, Brandon Dennison, Derek Diamond, Kyle Dodd, Ashley Dominguez, Elijah Edelman, Isabella Ettore, Catherine Falls, Hope Garmon-Sooley, Sarah Garrido Figueroa, Marcos Gonzalez-Alcala, Raquel Green, Madison Gunnett, Carson Hagwood, Emma Hall, Caitlin Harris, Marisa Houry, Jacqueline Kinch, Benjamin Knowd, Danielle Lacey, Allison Lafuze, Alexandra Lantz, Hunter Mackenzie, Jacob Mask, Matthew McAllister, Sean McDonald, Jacob McElwee, Jasmine McKnight, Stella McSwain, Merissa Miller, William Miller, Derek Newman, Amado Ornelas, Angelica Ortiz, Trevor Otten, Savannah Parsons, Sarah Pascarella, Mollie Pilley, Allison Pina, Julia Plantz, Kaitlyn Powell, Reigan Pozek, Alexander Ramirez, Jeffrey Ramsthaler, Anna Reichner, Gavin Roche, Kaylee Roche, Halli Romero, Nadine Romero, Rebecca Rosas, Brittany Roy, Grace Seits, Mitchell Sutter, Hannah Swaim, Paige Torsak, Alyssa Travis, Natalie Underwood, Alexa Waples, Sydney Warner, Kevin Weichert, Kyle Weichert, Everson Wimer, and Daisy Wood.

FROM YOUTH, A7 who took me in as their own.” She is now married with two sons and said she loves to share her story and has a passion “to push our young people in the right direction.” “At Just in Time, we focus on getting the youth confident, connected, and capable to be on their own,”

FROM PRINCIPAL, A1 School without interruption. All planned activities, athletic teams, major school events, and staff initiatives will continue during this temporary time. “Thank you for your support. I am confident that the good work at Ramona High School will continue through this transitional time period.” She declined to answer other questions

JUNIORS: Brenna Alvarez, Allison Amlck, Zoe Bennett, Kaleb Billingsley, Zachary Bishop, Sadie Blackwood, Riley Braxtan, Gabrielle Burr, Gabriel Burrill, Alondra Ceballos, Francisco Chavez, Justice Choate, Emily Ciulla-Fastenau, Mackenzie Closson, Taylor Cole, Zaydee Cordova, Caitlyn Cripps, Maddison Crouch, Trevor Dammeir, Amanda Donais, Kylah Dugan, Brittany Dunaway, Ezekiel Edelman, Sydney Elliott, Cade Erautt, Nicolette Espinosa, Joshua Ferry, Jonathan Finch, Ethan Frandsen, Christian Gabriel, Edder Galindo, Zane Gallegos, Andrew Gaona, Michelle Gardnier, Christopher Gilfoil, Don Giovanna, Bibiana Gomez Hinajoza, Joaquin Gonzalez, Mariana Gonzalez Lopez, Mario Gonzalez, Manuel Gordillo, Megan Griswold, Sarah Guthrie, Jessica Hasley, Sara Heap, Lesly Heredia, Julia Herman, Adriana Hernandez, Jessica Herrera, Natalie Hoertig, Renee Hogervorst, Abigail Hubscher, Savannah Jackson, Robert Jones, Mark Lancione, Wesley Larzalere, Adam Lavelli, Garrett Lee, Victoria Leonard, Megan Lewis, Nicole Lewis, Alexander Ling, Jair Lopez Lima, Gavin Lucas, Makayla Luca, Alicia Luna, Daisey Lynch, McKenna Marshall, Adriana Martinez, Casey Martinez, Michael Mazzola, Shawn McClure, Michael McCrory, Brianne McDonald, Emily McGuire, Dominic McManus, Pedro Mejia Moya, Andrea Mendez, Tiffany Meredith, Yvonne Meza Munoz, Lizabeth Morgan, Benjamin Morrison, Haylee Myers, Hannah Nowakowski, Kendall Olson, Jeisel Orellana, Autumn Osborne, Gisel Pasos, Karten Peterson, Kylie Pettit, Katie Phillips, Jacob Pradels, Easton Powell, Breanna Riley, Alexander Rizzo, Jared Robison, Jessica Rodriguez, Brandan Ruland, Devin Sandhofer, Emily Schule, Madeline Schwegler, Emily Shohara, Kyle Smart, Braiden Sommer, Raigan Spivey, Tristan Stacy, Trevor Stemper, Brandon Stiles, Ashley Tandy, Julianne Tarr, Michael Thorson, Sophie Underwood, Shenendoah Utech, Nicolas Vaca, Rayna Valade, Christopher Van Dell, Manuel Velasco, Edgar Velazco, Luz Villegas, Kellen Vought, Skylar Warnock, Ciara Webb-Martin, and Savannah Worsham.

SENIORS: Armando Abarca, Alec Adkins, Giana Amendola-Rebick, Abbey Ashton, Michael Baldauf, Bryan Blau, Jason Beals, Tenaya Bearmar, Paige Beene, Shannon Brewer, Christina Brown, Isaiah Brown, Ryan Brown, Christopher Bryant, Angela Bueno, Kourtney Burger, Karla Chairez, Carson Charbonneau, Isabelle Chavarin, Susan Chavez, William Cheatwood, Tuesday Christopher, Zoe Clark, Luis Collazo, Margaret Crary, Nicole Crater, Sierra Crenshaw, Crystal Cruz, Angela D’Alessio, Tyler Daniel, Desiree DeSoto, Gaime Diaz, Sarah Drown, Thelma Duran, Daniel Edwards, Nicole Elizarraras, Andrew Finley, Coleman Finley, Kathryn Flinn, Trevor Forman, Kimberly Garcia, Susana Garcia, Bridgette Gardea, Mylani Garduno, Julian Garrido-Figueroa, Gwendalyn Gibson, Kaleen Glotfelty, Nayra Gordillo, Justin Graf, Robyn Green, Scott Greer, David Hall, Christopher Hallman, Hania Heredia, Angelica Hernandez, Noah Hirsh, Kayla Hite, Preston Hockin, Trent Hoeffgen, Emma Hopperton, Yadira Huerta Tinoco, Aaron James, Olivia Jensen, Dagan Johnson, Travis Johnson, Bradley King, Madison Kirkman, Eder Landgrave, Courtney Leavitt, Shannon Linder, Craig Lopresti, Lauryn Loska, Nikki Lucchese, Abigail Madsen, Cameron Marshall, Janette Martinez, Karina Martinez, Chiara Mattern, Diana Mendez, Megan McLoughlin, Mikaila McNary, Travis Mehaffie, Lauren Meitzler, Colton Meskell, Tanner Michaelis, Kendra Michitsch, Jessica Middleton, Benjamin Miller, Matthew Miller, Paul Mims, Andrick Molinero Acosta, Alexis Morales, Christopher Murguia, Jacob Newman, Patricia Ochoa, Ethan Parsons, Miguel Patino, Leydi Pedroza, Torianna Perfect, Austin Pierce, Mary Plantz, Brittany Poler, Gabriella Poler, Jacob Powers, Alexa Raab, Sarah Rasmussen, Shannon Reiling, Karin Robles, Jonna Rodriguez, Randee Roed, Jared Rosas, Nathan Rosenblum, Jennifer Sanchez, Adrian Santiago, Kaley Sapper, Avery Schwartz, Blake Seits, Amanda Selby, Kelsey Sherman, Samantha Shupe, Victoria Sharamitaro, Abigail Siebert, Alaina Sill, Emma Smith, Abigail Spayd Milczarski, Rylie Spivey, Wyatt Stevens, Lauren Tarr, Ana Tellez Rocha, Zane Valade, Aitana Velazquez, Mariana Velez Cervantes, Jeffrey Villagrana, Julie Vorce, Travis Wagner, Matthew Wallace, Dylan Webb, Hayley Weber, Trevor White, Conner Wochaski, and Elva Zaragoza.

she said. “We do this by providing items for their first apartments, teaching them financial literacy, getting connected with coaches or mentors who can push them into their careers, and being an extended family for them.” The luncheon meeting will be in San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Road. Reservations are requested by Friday, March 24, either at the front desk of the resort or

from the Sentinel, saying in an email, “I do not have any further comment beyond what I already sent to you.” Monday’s announcement came almost to the day district trustees on March 10, 2016, accepted the resignation of then principal Christopher King, Ph.D., who was on administrative leave until June 30, 2016. Retired principal Carol Tennebaum filled the post as interim principal from March 11 through June 17.

by calling Pam Molthen at 760-789-6659. In addition to its luncheon meetings, San Vicente Valley Club has interest groups. Among them are Book Marks, Bridge Marathon, Lunch Bunch, Friends of the Library, Thursday Bunco, Thursday Scrabble, Monday Movie, Sunday Theater, and Dinner Divas. More information about the club is at sanvicentevalleyclub.com and on its Facebook page.

Trustee Rodger Dohm, this year’s Ramona school board president, said Mak’s departure is a confidential matter that has no connection to the recent resignations of seven Ramona High teachers. Those resignations came in February, before the district’s early-notice deadline that qualified each for a $1,000 bonus. “It’s a personnel matter that I’m not at liberty to discuss,” said Dohm, who was in Sacramento on Monday to testify on

behalf of Assembly Bill 624 that, if approved, would give a tax credit for donations to school robotics clubs. Students at the high school “are stirred up,” one teacher said, noting that district officials are “not telling us one thing.” Everything seemed normal and fine on Friday, the teacher said. “It would be nice if someone says something,” the teacher added. “It’s a very strange situation … it’s unsettling.”

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FROM POT, A1 22 meeting. Supervisors also voted 4-1 to extend a moratorium on new medical marijuana facilities that was set to expire March 16. Cox voted for the extension, saying that would prevent confusion between the time the moratorium expired and when the ban takes effect. Bowden and Dino Berardino, owner of property at 618 Pine St., had vested rights to open their dispensaries despite the temporary moratorium that supervisors adopted a year ago because they had approved building permits and had made substantial investments following county regulations. The two owners along with the owners of ShowGrow at 736 Montecito Way, which was operating before the moratorium, had worked with the Ramona Community Planning Group to find a compromise to allay residents’ concerns. That compromise was supported by the county Planning Commission and included limiting the number of dispensaries to two in one community and to four in one supervisorial district. In that compromise Berardino offered to give up his dispensary on Pine Street and instead open one in Lakeside. Without vested rights to open in Lakeside, he now has to focus on recouping his investment from his Pine Street location. “I’m hoping to be open in two weeks,” he said. Berardino said he will be going forward with an initiative to repeal the ban and has plenty

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San Diego County supervisors, staff, and members of the public watch a video Chairwoman Dianne Jacob introduced that talked about harmful effects of marijuana. of support behind him, including groups from outside the county. That, he said, could open the door to more medical marijuana facilities. Two other dispensaries are operating in the unincorporated county: Outliers near Gillespie Field in El Cajon and one in Valley Center that had vested rights and obtained a sheriff’s licensing certificate in February. The owners of all three dispensaries in Ramona had plans to include indoor cultivation at their sites but were told by authorities that would have to come in a second phase. The ban prevents them from adding the cultivation. Bowden said that will make it difficult to recoup the investment, as well as the competition from two other dispensaries in the community. The five-year amortization clause includes a

possible six-month extension. In the next five years, however, things could change, Bowden noted. Besides the possibility of a voter initiative to repeal the ban, the board of supervisors will have two new members after the 2018 election because Roberts and Horn will be termed out. Jacob and Cox will be termed out in 2020, two years before the amortization clause would expire. During the supervisors’ nearly three-hour hearing, about four dozen opponents and proponents addressed the board, expressing the medicinal benefits of cannabis, the harmful effects on youth, and the fact that California voters approved Proposition 64 last November to legalize recreational marijuana. Gaspar noted the measure allowed local governments to adopt bans. She talked about

the “unintended consequences” that voter-approved ballot measures often leave local levels to manage. “We have ever-growing demands on our law enforcement. We have ever-growing demands on our budget,” she said. Gaspar said her office received a lot of feedback after she proposed the ban in January, and it included several inappropriate comments. “Communicating messages that ‘Supervisor Gaspar should be shot’ for my opinion on this matter, that I am an ‘unfit mother’ and another example being that I ‘want to send cancer patients to jail’ are just not reasonable comments,” she said. “This isn't a moral issue for me. What is at hand here is really a decision on can I manage the unintended consequences?” Jacob said she firmly believes marijuana use is “detrimental to the health of our kids.” “I think it's really important to remember that marijuana of any kind is illegal under federal law,” Jacob said. “There have been comments made by the new administration in Washington that signs may point to action being taken in the near future to support federal law.” Roberts said a ban runs contrary to the wishes of the majority of voters who approved medical and recreational marijuana ballot measures. The ban would not affect private use of marijuana as legalized by Proposition 64. That allows people age 21 and older to possess an ounce of pot and up to six plants in their home.

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Stephen Duane and Ruth Ellen Gunnett Ramona — In memory of Stephen Duane Gunnett and Ruth Ellen Gunnett (Jones), husband and wife and best friends for over 44 years. Stephen Duane Gunnett was born, July 1, 1948, in San Diego, Ca to George Samuel and Dorothy Lillian Gunnett (Hall). He grew up in Ramona, Ca. Stephen drafted into the United States army at the age of 18 and served his country honorably in the Vietnam War. after leaving the army, he married Ruth and they raised five children together. Stephen created a lifelong career in the grocery industry in Ramona. He was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW Local 135) and graduated with an associate of arts degree in General Studies from Palomar College in San marcos, Ca. Stephen was known for his quiet nature and quick wit. He enjoyed barbequing in his

backyard, watching Star Trek, reading science fiction, assembling and painting birdhouses, model airplanes and cars. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Ruth Ellen Gunnett was born, august 21, 1953, in Escondido, Ca to Henry Jones and Hazel mozel Stoker. Ruth was known for her infectious laugh and deep love for her husband, children, and grandchildren. She enjoyed creating beautiful, custom quilts for her family, barbequing and

spending time with her grandkids. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Stephen passed away on march 7, 2017 at PenroseSt. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, Co, surrounded by his entire family after a year-long battle with chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Ruth passed away in her sleep on march 17, 2017, in her home in Colorado Springs, Co, likely from takotsubo cardiomyopathy - also known as “broken heart syndrome” - due to the loss of her beloved husband. Stephen and Ruth are survived by their five children, Robert alan Dahl Jr. and his wife Brooke Dahl, michael Duane Gunnett and his wife Tina marie Gunnett, James Eric Gunnett and his wife Lisa Gunnett, Kathleen amanda Steffans and her husband Justin Steffans, and George Henry Gunnett; eight grandchildren, Tucker James Dahl, Sara

Catherine Dahl, madison Christine Gunnett, Cathan Gregory Gunnett, Zoey Rae Gunnett, Kelsey Lee Steffans, Braden Taylor Steffans, and Jackson Riley Steffans. Stephen is also survived by his two brothers, Ronald C. Gunnett and his wife Judy Gunnett, and George R. Gunnett. He was preceded in death by his father, George Samuel Gunnett; and mother, Dorothy Lillian Gunnett. Ruth is also survived by two of her siblings, Charlie Jones and Sherry Jones. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Jones; her mother, Hazel mozel Stoker; and her siblings, Edgar Jones and Betty Jones. Stephen and Ruth were laid to rest, side by side, at nuevo memory Gardens in Ramona. Bonham Bros & Stewart mortuary and Cremation service assisted the family. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/ obituaries/ramonasentinel.

third-party consultant to submit a proposal. The rate and fee study will help to determine future water rates and was the next step after developing a water infrastructure facilities plan, said district staff. Barnum said rate and fee studies are not requirements of the law but valuable to the industry and has suited the district well in litigation. Many other agencies are doing the studies, he said. “This bid was actually better than we expected,” said district Chief Financial Officer Richard Hannasch, suggesting that was because the district has used Raftelis’ services in the past. The last water rate and fee study was done in 2011, he said.

Joyce Elaine Poston august 4, 1930 - march 9, 2017

Ramona — Joyce Poston, 86, went home to be with Jesus on march 9, 2017. She was born in Salinas, KS on august 4, 1930 and moved to San Diego, Ca in the late 1950’s. Joyce was a long time resident of Ramona and loved going to her grandkids ballgames, church and the Sr. Center. She was a loving mom, grandma, great-grandma and sister. a celebration of life will be held on Wednesday,

march 29, 2017 at 2pm, at Calvary Chapel, Ramona.

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GARAGE SALES / YARD SALES Ramona FRi 3/24 & Sat 3/25 8am-1pm 1013 Elm St. Multifamily Yard & tack sale. Horse show equipment, & clothes. Ramona SatuRday maRch 25th 7:30am 3301 dye Rd. Furniture, Dining Rm Table, Clothing, Books, Dishes, Tools & Misc items. Ramona SatuRday & Sunday maRch 25th & 26th 9am-4pm SdcE (24941 abalaR Way) Household Items, Furniture, Tools, Lots of Halloween items. Ramona FRiday 9am-3pm, SatuRday 8am-2pm, Sunday 8am-2pm 18369 GRenache RoSe Way You can enter off Air Mail or Whirlwind. ESTATE SALE! Barley Twist table & chairs, oak setee, 1930s couch and chair, Franciscan china, misc. antiques and collectibles, fishing items, tools, possibly selling Shopsmith equipment, and more! Bulk pricing welcome - See you there! Victoria

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80 - JOBS & EDUCATION HELP WANTED / JOBS OFFERED Caregiver Wanted Must have car to drive to bank, collect groceries, & speaks English. 619-457-9100 RESIDENTIAL CAREGIVERS HVRR is looking for caring applicants to work with brain injured residents. Must be minimum 18 years old, valid CDL required, speak/ read/ write English fluently. 24/7 Full Time, $10.50/hour. Call Jennifer 760-789-4600 PT CARPET CLEANER ASSISTANT Hardworking, reliable, clean appearance, own trans, clean DMV, drug test & background check, Hourly: TBD. Call 760-788-1862

reSidentiaL CLeaning Physically demanding, fast paced. Must be reliable/ detail oriented. PT, Tue-Fri, 7:30am4pm & occasional Mon. Must have car/ cell phone/ live in Ramona. Bkgrnd chk & drug test req. 760-789-7951 SAN VICENTE RESORT NOW HIRING FOR: - PT Dishwasher - FT Cook - PT Busser/Runner - PT Server - PT Snack Bar Attendant - PT Door Host - PT Patrol - PT Housekeeping/ Janitorial - FT Golf Course Greens Keeper - PT Equestrian Maintenance For complete job description and requirements please go to: www.sdcea.net, click Employment. Fax application to 760-788-6115, or drop off at: 24157 San Vicente Rd. Ramona, CA San viCente reSOrt nOW Hiring! Water SaFetY inStrUCtOrS Currently hiring seasonal “Water Safety Instructor”. Must enjoy working outdoors with children and adults, have good judgment, an alert attitude and good customer service skills. Certification required: American Red Cross Lifeguard & CPRO & Water Safety Instruction. In-house training for water safety instructor can be provided. For complete job description and requirements please go to: www.sdcea.net, click Employment. Fax application to 760-788-6115, or drop off at: 24157 San Vicente Rd. Ramona, CA DID YOU KNOW...? It is said that, in 1941 the Ford motor company produced an experimental automobile with a plastic body composed of 70% cellulose fibers from hemp. The car body could absorb blows 10 times as great as steel without denting. The car was designed to run on hemp fuel. Because of the ban on both hemp and alcohol, the car was never mass produced. DID YOU KNOW...? Do you know the names of the three wise monkeys? They are: Mizaru (See no evil), Mikazaru (Kikazaru – Hear no evil), and Mazaru (Iwazaru – Speak no evil).

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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

Rescue, 25053 Oakana Rd. 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.: 2017-004668 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. New World RCFE Located at: 14125 Taranza Road, Poway, CA 92064, County. Mailing Address: 14125 Tarzana rd, Poway, CA 92064 Registered Owners Name(s): a. Jeoong Sung Park, 14125 Tarzana Road, Poway, CA 92064. b.Su Yun Lee, 14125 Tarzana Road, Poway, CA 92064. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. 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 02/17/2017. Jeoong Sung Park. RA 4826365 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-006341 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Prove Marketing ROI b. PMR Located at: 1607Via Otano, Oceanside, CA 92056, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 1607 Via Otano, Oceanside, CA 92056 Registered Owners Name(s): a. Mark Dykstra, 1607 Via Otano, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is conducted by: an Individual. 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 03/08/2017. Mark Dykstra. RA 4828481 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-006636 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Ramona Grape Stomp Located at: 25166 East Old Julian Highway, Ramona, CA 92065, San Dieog County. Mailing Address: PO Box 276, Ramona, CA 92065. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Ramona Rotary Club, 25166 East Old Julian Highway, Ramona, CA 92065, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 03/10/2017. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/10/2017. Kim Lasley, President. RA Mar. 16, 23, 30 Apr. 6, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-006765 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. BIJA Located at: 2588 El Camino Real Suite F303, Oceanside, CA 92056, San Diego County. Mailing Address: As above Registered Owners Name(s): a. BIJA Supply Inc, 2588 El Camino Real Suite F303 Oceanside, CA 92056, 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 03/13/2017. Kirstie Dykstra, President, BIJA Supply Inc. RA4837182 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/17 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

San Diego, CA 92103. This 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.: 2017-006177 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Pemarro Located at: 1482 Kings Villa Road, Ramona, CA 92065, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 1482 Kings Villa Road, Ramona, CA 92065 Registered Owners Name(s): a. Group Conscience, 1482 Kings Villa Road, Ramona, CA 92065, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 04/07/2009. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/07/2017. Dasan Mahadevan, CFO. RA 4827897 3/16, 3/23, 3/301 4/6/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-003614 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Noname and Company Located at: 8831 Covina St., San Diego, CA 92126, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 733 B Street, Apt 3, Ramona, CA. 92065 Registered Owners Name(s): a. Daniel Lively, 733 B Street, Apt 3, Ramona, CA. 92065. b.Heather Traver, 8831 Covina St., San Diego, CA, 92126. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. 01/01/2017. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/07/2017. Daniel Lively. RA4831830 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2017-005362 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Ramona Football Summer Camp Located at: 16250 Oak Springs Dr, Ramona, CA 92065, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Damon Baldwin, 16250 Oak Springs Dr, Ramona, , CA 92065. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 05/21/2012. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/27/2017. Damon Baldwin. RA4831467 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 & 4/6/2017 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 16-17384 A.P.N.: 524-160-1300 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/17/2015. 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 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

www.ramonasentinel.com 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 Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: JEFFREY ALLEN AND JAMIE ALLEN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 7/23/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0388191 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, Described as follows: As more fully described in the Deed of Trust Date of Sale: 4/10/2017 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 92020 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $254,994.92 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3675 CARVEACRE ROAD ALPINE, CA 91901 A.P.N.: 524-160-13-00 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. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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

100 - LEGAL NOTICES 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 visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com , using the file number assigned to this case 16-17384. 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: 03/03/2017 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 600 City Parkway West, Suite 110-A Orange, CA 92868 Automated Sale Information: (714) 7302727 or www.servicelinkasap.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Shirley Best, Trustee Sale Specialist A-4611815 03/16/2017, 03/23/2017, 03/30/2017. R3678 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Alamo Self Storage, wishing to avail themselves of the provisions of applicable laws of the State of California, hereby gives Notice of Sale under said law to wit: Section 21700 through 21715 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code. On March 30, 2017, at Alamo Self Storage, 327 Pine St., Ramona, CA 92065 @ 11:00 A.M., Alamo Self Storage will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash, the contents of space # (see below) rented by (see below), consisting of household goods, business property and personal property contained in the following units: UNIT, NAME, SIZE #135 Michael Mosser 8x15 #206 Servillano M Madia 10x20 #236 Thomas Powell 8x10 #454 Sharon Fazzina 10x20 #449 Gerald Koshiha 10x20 #065 James Preston 10x20 #101 Travis Barker 5x15 #106 Meg Hayes 5x15 #309 Jennifer Demi 10x20 #017 Brian Smith 10x20 #057 Daniel O Ingram 5x5 #187 Robert Kerr 5x10 #246 Darrell Erickson 8x10 #281 Maria Soto 5x10 #237 Libra Harrison 8x10 Owner reserves the right to bid and to refuse or reject any and all bids. The sale is being made to satisfy an owner’s lien. The public is invited to attend. AUCTIONEER: AMERICAN AUCTIONEERS BOND #FS863-20-14 800-838-7653 Alamo Self Storage 327 Pine Street Ramona, CA 92065 760-789-6733 R3679. 3/16/2017 & 3/23/2017 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) (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

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 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

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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

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL AND/OR BUSINESS PROPERTY Ramona Self Storage, LLC, fka Olympic Public Storage, intends to sell the personal property of the named below to enforce a lien imposed on said property Pursuant to Lien Sale per California Self Storage Act Section 21700 through 21715 of the Business and Professional Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code. F173 - Matthew McLellan - 5x5 H005 - Andrea Hamlin - 10x10 I023 - Angel Jauregui - 10x10 RV69 - Norman Kaufman, Jr - 5th wheel NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UNDERSIGNED INTENDS TO SELL THE PERSONAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE TO ENFORCE A LIEN SALE PER CALIFORNIA SELF STORAGE ACT CHAPTER 10. UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL ITEMS at an ONLINE auction at:www.storagetreasures.com sale by competitive bidding starting on March 31, 2017 through April 7, 2017, WHERE SAID PROPERTY HAS BEEN STORED AND WHICH ARE LOCATED AT: RAMONA SELF STORAGE, 118 12th ST., RAMONA, CA 92065, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. ALL PURCHASES ARE SOLD AS IS AND MUST BE REMOVED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE TIME OF SALE. SALE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION UP TO THE TIME OF SALE. COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ONLINE BIDS. RA4842795 3/23/17 & 3/30/17 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PETITION OF: SANDRA MARIE BARNETT REYNOLDS for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR A CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:

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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 14, 2017 Time: 9:30am Dept: 46 The address of the court is: 220 West

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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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NEWS BRIEFS Assistant coaches needed for Bulldog football Ramona High School head football coach and Athletic Director Damon Baldwin is looking for Bulldog football assistant coaches: one freshman football assistant and one or two varsity assistants. Interested persons may contact Baldwin at dbaldwin@ramonausd.net. Barona Speedway’s 2017 season starts Saturday Barona Speedway’s 2017 season kicks off Saturday at the semi-banked quarter-mile clay oval track at 1754 Wildcat Canyon Road. The track features a variety of cars, with gates opening at 1 p.m. and races starting at 5 p.m. Races will be every other Saturday through Oct. 21. Races will not be held when it is raining. Families are welcome. Food and soft drinks are available, or attendees may bring their own coolers and barbecues. Several races throughout the season will be Unlimited figure 8. For more, see baronaspeedway.com. Ramona Tea’d forum Jesse Lee Peterson, president and founder of BOND (Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny), will be the guest speaker at Ramona Tea’d’s public forum in Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St., on Saturday. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and the forum will begin at noon. Peterson is author of “The Antidote,” dedicated to “healing America from beyond the poison of hate, blame, and victimhood.” He also wrote “From Rage to Responsibility: Black Conservative Jesse Lee Peterson and America Today” and “SCAM: How the Black Leadership Exploits Black America.” Admission is free. Refreshments are available. For more, see www.ramonatead.com. Lizzie Borden suspense Out of the Box Players’ production of Tim Kelly’s “Lizzie Borden of Fall River” will open in the BBS Playhouse, 321 12th St., on March 31. Directed by Juliana Bowman Stewart, the drama, mystery and suspense thriller promises to keep audiences guessing right up to the final scene. Other performances will be on April 1, 7, and 8. All shows will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each — or $40 for dinner/wine/show packages.

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Send details (who, what, where, when, cost and contact information) in an email to editor@ramonasentinel.com. The deadline is noon Friday. Items run on a space available basis. Questions? Call 760-789-1350. THURSDAY, March 23 ■ Ramona Business Network Exchange, 7 a.m., Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St. Buffet breakfast. 760-788-1770 or www.bneRamona.com. ■ TOPS—Ramona Chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, 9 a.m. Weigh-in at 8:30 a.m. ■ 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., Kids’ 3D Printing 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. ■ Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) training, 6 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Hosted by Ramona Chamber of Commerce, free, no registration required. 760-789-1311. ■ Ramona ACBL Bridge Club, open game, 6 p.m., 1721 Main St., Suite 101. 760-789-1132.

FRIDAY, March 24 ■ 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., Family Craft at 3:15 p.m. 760-788-5270. ■ Ramona ACBL Bridge Club, open game, 9:30 a.m., 1721 Main St., Suite 101. 760-789-1132. ■ Free Farmers’ Market, 1:30 to 3 p.m., First Congregational Church of Ramona, 404 Eighth St. ■ 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. ■ Streetwalkers’ 3-Day Breast Cancer Fundraiser, 6:30 p.m., 211 Sunlit Way. Thirty-one products, 25 percent of sales will go to the 2017 Susan G. Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer team. Hors d’oeuvres, beverages. More information: julie_njaa@cox.net. ■ American Legion Post 332, 7 p.m., Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St. 760-788-5947. SATURDAY, March 25 ■ 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 Certified Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kmart lot, 1855 Main St.

■ 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. ■ Ramona Tea’d Public Forum, noon, Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St., doors open at 11 a.m. Speaker: Jesse Lee Peterson. Topic: Rebuilding the family by rebuilding the man. www.ramonatead.com. ■ Free Tax Assistance, Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., in partnership with AARP. Registration required: 760-788-5270, or email LibraryRamona@gmail.com or sign up at library. Open to all ages and income levels. For tax questions, call AARP at 888-687-2277. ■ Living Around Local Wildlife, 2 to 3 p.m., Dos Picos County Park, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. Free interpretive program that includes hiking and a workshop on live animals and not-so-live animals. Meet at amphitheater; $3 parking fee. 760-789-2220. SUNDAY, March 26 ■ Depression and Bipolar Support Group, 10 to 11 a.m., Rose Garden at Collier Park, 626 E St. 760-443-6861 or www.dbsasandiego.org. ■ 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. 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. MONDAY, March 27 ■ Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mindful Monday Stress Reduction at 9:30 a.m., Adult Chess Club at 10 a.m., Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Book Club at 1 p.m., 3D Printer Demonstrations at 3 p.m., Parent/Child Jujitsu at 3 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m., Stretch & Strength at 4:45 p.m. 760-788-5270. ■ English as a Second Language, 6 to 8:50 p.m., Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Free, no sign-up required. 760-789-8586. ■ Grief Share, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way. 760-789-1634. TUESDAY, March 28 ■ 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. Country Line Dancing at 10 a.m., Preschool Play at 10:30 a.m., Computer Basics at 2 p.m., Teen Chess Club at 3 p.m., Children’s Folklorico Dance at 4:30 p.m., Adult Folklorico Dance at 6 p.m., Citizenship classes at 6 p.m. 760-788-5270. ■ Ramona Rotary Club lunch with Interact Club, 11:40 a.m., Room I-59, Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. 619-316-4456. ■ 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. ■ Soroptimist International of Ramona, 6 p.m., Hatfield Creek Vineyards and Winery, 1625 state Route 78. 858-395-3112 or raeorourke54@gmail.com. ■ 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 29 ■ Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Yoga at 9 a.m., ABC Preschool Storytime Craft at 10:30 a.m., Storytime Craft at 11 a.m., Teen Time: PS4 at 3 p.m., Tween Manga at 3 p.m., Homework Club at 4 p.m. 760-788-5270. ■ Ramona ACBL Bridge Club, open game, 9:30 a.m., 1721 Main St., Suite 101. 760-789-1132. ■ English as a Second Language, 6 to 8:50 p.m., Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Free. 760-789-8586. ■ Veterans Services Representative, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Walk-ins welcome or email Lourna.Marquez@sdcounty.ca.gov to make appointment. ■ San Vicente Valley Club, luncheon meeting, San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Road. Topic: Just in Time for Foster Youth. 760-789-6659.

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MILAGRO TO SHOWCASE ‘PIONEER OF MEXICAN WINEMAKING’ Area residents have the opportunity to visit with Mexican winemaker Hugo D’Acosta in a sold-out Spring Winemaker Dinner at Milagro Winery, 18750 Littlepage Lane, on March 23. D’Acosta, known for his impact in Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe, is considered a pioneer of Mexican winemaking. He oversees wines produced at Milagro.

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Ramona Rotary Club honors February Students of the Month during a lunch meeting in Amici restaurant on March 7. From left are Ramona Rotary president Kim Lasley, Mountain Valley Academy art teacher Lynne Pilkerton and student David Ryan, Ramona High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps senior naval science teacher and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Bradley Davis, retired, and NJROTC student Nicole Lewis, Montecito High School student Jordan Lee and peer tutoring counselor Holly Anastis, and Rotarian Amber Ramirez.

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PHOTOS BY NELVIN C. CEPEDA SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

A Brown-eyed Evening Primrose.

A bee helps its self to Chuparosa flower.

Desert Sunflower is part of Anza-Borrego Desert super bloom.

Small belly flowers bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert.

Wildflower super bloom graces Anza-Borrego BY JOSHUA EMERSON SMITH Wildflowers are sprouting in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, and a little planning will go a long way toward taking advantage of this year’s super bloom. Visitors will likely only have until the end of the month to behold a large field of yellow Desert Sunflowers or purple Canterbury Bells or sniff a fragrant patch of Spectacle-pod. Given the fleeting and fickle nature of wildflower blooms, we’re offering a few tips to help visitors make the most of this year’s promising spectacle. To start, don’t wait to go hunting for wildflowers. Following ample winter rains, the most lush desert spring in more than a decade could fade quickly under harsh winds, rising temperatures and ravenous caterpillars, according to park officials. “This is probably the first big bloom in at least 12 years and maybe more like 20 years,” said Sally Theriault, state park interpreter with the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. “I’ll go out on a limb and say it’ll last probably a week or two, but those caterpillars are a force of nature to be reckoned with for sure,” she added.

Getting a prompt start could help you beat the crowds. Anza-Borrego is California’s biggest state park at 630,000 acres, stretching from the Riverside County line to the Mexican border in eastern San Diego County. But most people pack into the most accessible parts of the desert, and park officials are expecting huge flocks of visitors this spring. “There’s going to be a lot of visitors coming to the same area, so we would recommend coming midweek if possible,” said Briana Puzzo, education manager for the Anza-Borrego Foundation, a nonprofit partner and fundraiser for the park. A good place to start, especially if you’ve never been to the park before, is the visitors center at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campground. You can pick up a free wildflower guide at this unique gift shop and information center, which also offers an outdoor garden with many of the region’s plants marked with placards. Also located at the park’s main campground is the Borrego Palm Canyon trail, which offers a roughly 45-minute hike to an oasis. A number of different flowers have already been spotted on the trail, such as Monkeyflower,

poppies and Phacelia. Parking spots at the trail head have been hard to come by after around 11 a.m., according to officials. Wildflowers can often be found along the side of the road or just a short hike from pull-offs along the road. For example, wildflowers have been spotted recently at Desert Gardens north of the town of Borrego Springs, as well as at Slot Canyon off of Highway 78. People with four-wheel drive vehicles can also roam the Borrego and Carrizo badlands in search of desert blooms. One of the most challenging aspects of a trip to the desert during wildflower season is where to stay. At this time of year, campsites in the park are almost always completely booked months in advance on the weekends. But there are a few spots still available during the week.

Likewise, hotels in Borrego Springs can book up fast if you don’t plan at least a few weeks out. For those with a bit more grit, there are a number of primitive campsites that are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. These don’t provide running water but usually have at least one pit toilet. If you head to the desert during the next few weeks, it’s important to remember that blooms can be unpredictable. Don’t get discouraged or frustrated if reports of wildflowers don’t deliver as promised. Check in with the park’s wildflower hotline at 760-767-4684. With patience, persistence and luck, folks should find a wide variety of plant life this year popping up through the desert sands. Joshua Emerson Smith writes for The San Diego Union-Tribune.

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