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Fair skies drew upward of 1,200 people to the Ramona Airport Open House Saturday, nearly doubling last year’s attendance, according to organizers. “Good weather treated the Ramona Airport Open House,” said event spokesman Eric Nelson. “The event was well-attended and the staff received many compliments from members of the community.” Another high note at this year’s event was a special appearance by former fighter pilot Alfonso Harris, who graduated from the groundbreaking Tuskegee airmen school in 1945. “He proved to be quite a crowd pleaser,” said Nelson, adding that many attendees stood in line just to shake hands with one of the country’s first black military pilots. The open house, which was presented by San Diego County Airports, also included control tower tours, food, a kids zone, and vintage and modern aircraft on display on the ground and in the air. Tim Meissner traveled from San Diego and was not disappointed as he sat in the cockpit of a 1958 MIG-17F. “It’s just amazing,” said Meissner. Ramona brothers Sammy Gilmore, 9, and Maddox, 3, were also all smiles as they sat in a small private aircraft built over the course of several years by Ken Holcomb. “We enjoy the open house,” said Holcomb of the aviation enthusiasts who use the airport on a regular basis. “The future of aviation is with the kids, and so the exposure with the kids is important.” SEE AIRPORT, A2
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It’s a family affair as Kayla Cortes, 6, gets a lesson from her dad and Cal Fire firefighter Osbaldo Cortes during the Ramona Airport Open House.
The public will have an opportunity to weigh in on options to fund paramedic transport services at the next Ramona Municipal Water District meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The meeting will start at 2 p.m. in Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Options for ambulance service, as well as several other Ramona Fire Department-related issues, including contracting with the San Diego County Fire Authority for fire prevention services, were discussed during the water board’s SEE FORUM, A2
Mounted Patrol partners trot off into retirement BY KAREN BRAINARD Two equine partners who have patrolled the streets of Ramona together for the past year spent their last day on the job Nov. 12 and are retiring. “They’ll be partners in retirement,” said Deanne Erickson, administrator of the sheriff’s Volunteer Mounted Patrol in Ramona. Rosie, 28, owned by volunteer Barbara Wiener, and Bonus, 23, owned by volunteer Nancy Ujazdowski, are chestnut horses who have been part of a team making the streets of the community safer. At 28, Rosie was at the upper end of the age maximum for a mounted patrol horse, said Ujazdowski. “Bonus could probably go another five years,” she said.
However, when Erickson’s sister and her extended family, who have a large property in Lakeside, offered to take the horses, the two volunteers decided Rosie and Bonus should retire together. “We just thought they would be perfect for the grandkids,” said Ujazdowski. “They’re patrol horses extraordinaire,” said Erickson. “They’re getting an excellent home.” The two horses have patrolled together since September 2014. “They get along really well together,” said Wiener. Ujazdowski and Wiener patrol along Main Street, through the shopping areas and to the creek bed, every Thursday. Mounted Patrol volunteers ride their own horses. Now that Rosie and Bonus have retired, Ujazdowski
will be riding Toney, her 12-year-old palomino Kentucky saddle horse. Next year she will ride Cher, a Missouri fox trotter palomino
tobiano who recently arrived from Dallas. Cher will need to go through training before she is qualified to participate in the Mounted Patrol. SEE PATROL, A2
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Deanne Erickson, administrator of the volunteer Mounted Patrol, center, recognizes the retirement of Rosie, ridden by Barbara Wiener, left, and Bonus, ridden by Nancy Ujazdowski.
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three-hour meeting Nov. 10. The Ramona district’s contract with Cal Fire to staff fire and paramedic services increased about half a million dollars this year. “There are three ambulances nearing the end of their useful life,” said David Barnum, the district’s general manager. All three will need to be replaced in the next three years, he said. Two of the ambulances are advanced life support and one is a reserve. To transport a patient down the hill to a hospital requires a two-hour commitment, said Ramona Fire Department/Cal Fire Battalion Chief Burke Kremensky. For Fire Station 80, which averages four transports a day, that is a commitment of eight hours per day, he said. Option 1 would be to continue paramedic transport services as is and replace all three ambulances over the next three years, which would cost about $630,000 plus financing. The board may then consider going to the public for a vote to raise the annual $188.52 fire EDU (equivalent dwelling unit fee), which
has not changed since 1996. The fee pays about half the amount for the service, with property tax revenues making up most of the difference. In the past, the district has received grants from the Indian Gaming community to help purchase ambulances, but in 2014 Governor Jerry Brown suspended that grant process due to state funding shortfalls, according to the district. Option 2 suggests subcontracting with a private ambulance service and staffing each fire engine with a paramedic. That could result in cost neutral operational costs and potential savings of $630,000 in capital costs, the district said. The fees charged to patients by the subcontractor would be determined by the level of service and could potentially be increased from the fees currently charged by the fire department, the agenda memo states. If the district contracts with a private firm, an ambulance and paramedics would be at each of the fire stations and they would respond to medical calls and provide transport to a hospital if necessary, said
Kremensky. They would not respond to fire calls or vehicle extrications. Board president Darrell Beck said he wants to bring this item to the public. “We want to know what level of service they’d like to pay for,” he said. To change the fire EDU fee requires a public vote, Beck noted. “After we hear from the public, I’d like to consider going to a vote of the people,” he said. In another agenda item, the board approved setting up a vehicle replacement fund for the fire department. Kremensky said the district has three fire engines — six, seven and eight years old — and a 25-year-old reserve engine. When one of those three breaks down, Kremensky said, “we rely on a 25-year-old fire engine.” Replacement of engines will need to start in 2021, he said. A new fire engine costs about $600,000. Director Jim Hickle questioned the current fiscal impact of approving a vehicle replacement fund, as a scheduling chart on the agenda memo showed allocating $600,000 for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Barnum
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said that was wrong, there would be no fiscal impact now and the board will have the opportunity each year to approve an amount for the fund. The board unanimously agreed to enter into a contract with the county fire authority for fire prevention services at potential annual savings of $150,000. The Ramona Fire Prevention Bureau traditionally has been staffed by two employees, but after Fire Inspector Jeremy Davis left to work for the fire authority, Fire Marshal Steve Foster assumed his duties. The fire prevention bureau handles plan reviews and inspections for new construction within the district boundaries. The agreement could lead to savings for future vehicle replacement costs, vehicle maintenance and fuel, according to the district. The board also approved: • An agreement between RMWD and Cal Fire for reimbursement of fire engines on fires in state responsibility areas. The new agreement reimburses the district for up to 24 hours per day, an increase from the former 16 hours daily, at a rate of $90 per hour.
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FROM PATROL, A1 Training is provided by Mo Parga, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department trainer. Wiener will be riding Trigger, her 7-year-old paint quarter horse. Wiener has another horse, Tess, who is qualified to patrol. To help the Mounted Patrol volunteers, the Deputy Sheriff’s Association recently donated two hitching posts outside the Ramona station. “This allows us to tie them up here,” said Erickson, explaining that the volunteers can then get their
FROM AIRPORT, A1 Ramona Airport was started as a Navy airstrip in 1943 and was taken over by the county of San Diego in 1956. It serves as the Air
radios and take care of other business. The Ramona Mounted Patrol has 11 members and Erickson said she is always looking for new members. In addition to volunteers who have their own horses, Erickson said they will accept non-mounted members who are interested in acquiring a horse. The sheriff’s department does not provide horses. Anyone interested should call Erickson at 858-472-1047. The volunteers will be stepping up patrols during the holidays, beginning the day after Thanksgiving. Attack Base for Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service. It is also home to several fixed base operators and to the Classic Rotors, the world’s only helicopter museum with operational aircraft.
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San Diego resident Tim Meissner is all smiles as he checks out the cockpit of a 1958 MIG-17F.
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Chamber seeks nominations for 2015 awards recognition Nomination deadline: Dec. 12, 4 p.m. BY CAROL FOWLER Every year, Ramona Chamber of Commerce recognizes various people and organizations in town for their benefit to the community of Ramona. These individuals and/or organizations are recognized at the annual Ramona Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner and
Annual Turkey Trot to end with potluck
Ramona Trails Association invites members to bring a friend or two to the annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 21. Staging will be at the Mt. Gower Open Space Preserve, 17090 Gunn Stage Road. The leisurely ride will start at 10 a.m. The ride will conclude with a potluck lunch over the hill at Hellanback Ranch Winery at 12:30 p.m. Riders are invited to share their Thanksgiving dishes at the potluck — or skip the ride and join them for lunch among the oaks. Bring potluck items to the staging area, where John York
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nomination form with as much description as possible and submit it to the Ramona Chamber of Commerce office at: 960 Main St., Ramona CA 92065. The deadline to submit nominations is Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. For a nomination form and more information, call the chamber office at 760-789-1311.
from Hellanback will have a tractor and wagon at 9:30 a.m. to transport hot and cold dishes, chairs and coolers to the ranch. Paula Payne at Hellanback will keep the hot dishes warm until lunch. There is no charge to participate, and there is no registration. The horses will be tied to trees during lunch, so riders should have a halter and long enough lead rope.
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Hiding behind another’s name One or two cowards are responsible for two letters to the editor in recent editions of the Ramona Sentinel. Both reflected negatively on what Ramonans refer to as the Star on the Hill or the Star of Hope. Neither person apparently exists. Contact information sent to the newspaper, including telephone number and address, doesn’t exist. Email requests to these writers to contact the Sentinel went unanswered. The Sentinel editor obviously became too trusting, but the recent charades have sent a message — and also a recollection of years back when a “lawyer” sent a letter. The Sentinel editor, wondering why a San Diego lawyer would submit such an opinion, called the person, only to find he didn’t exist. Later, the “lawyer” called, irate his letter was not in the newspaper. The editor recognized the “lawyer’s” voice. It was a Ramona man with a grudge against one of the town’s public agencies. The Sentinel does not publish anonymous letters. Realizing this, some apparently take another route. If a writer is ashamed to put his or her name on a letter, the writer either has no backbone — or fears a tirade of “if you don’t ‘go along’ or think my way, you’re not one of ‘us’ and you’ll be sorry.” That narrow mindset exists. Those who pressure or threaten others unless they stay quiet or go along are just as despicable as the cowards who pen fake names to share an opinion with the community. Differences of opinion are what molded this community and this country. Different ideas are always worth considering. That doesn’t always mean something will change, but it does open the door to possibly make a good idea better. Several years ago a women submitted a letter anonymously and explained why she feared signing her name. After a conversation with the editor, she left the newspaper office with what was a letter worth sharing with the community. The editor understood her fear of reprisal and her reluctance to sign the letter. The woman returned the next morning with the letter — and her signature on it, saying, “What message am I sending my daughter if I don’t have the courage of my convictions?” That is the kind of parent every child deserves — and the kind of neighbor every community needs. The Sentinel’s opinion page serves as a public forum for an open exchange of ideas, beliefs and convictions. The paper prides itself in this 129-year tradition and plans to continue it — albeit more carefully.
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You can fight Medicare fraud BY DAVID SAYEN It’s an unfortunate truth, but healthcare fraud drives up costs for everyone in the healthcare system. Fraud schemes often depend on identity thieves getting hold of people’s Medicare numbers. So guard your Medicare number. Treat it as you would a credit card. What can you do to protect yourself from healthcare fraud? Here are some tips: •· Don’t share your Medicare number or other personal information with anyone who contacts you by phone or email or by approaching you in person, unless you’ve given them permission in advance. Medicare will NEVER contact you and ask for your Medicare number or other personal information. • Tell your friends and neighbors to guard their Medicare number. • Don’t ever let anyone borrow or pay to use your Medicare number. • Review your Medicare Summary Notice to be sure you and Medicare are only being charged for services you actually received. • Be wary of salespeople who knock on your
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LETTERS Wake up, America
My heart and prayers go out to the victims and their families/friends of the innocent victims of the awful radical terrorist attacks in France today (Nov. 13), by the Syrians recruited by ISIS. I’m wondering if my fellow Ramonan, Ron Peterka, still thinks allowing hundreds of thousands Syrian “refugees” into the U.S. is still a good idea. Wake up, America. David Morris Ramona
Gut-busting laugh therapeutic, but had consequences
Thank you, Ramona Sentinel, for printing one of the funniest “letters to the editor” that I have read in the past 30 years. A gut-busting, pee-in-your-pants, reduced-air-supply laugh is therapeutic, however definitely has some consequences. I am still attending to my hygiene after reading the letter to the editor titled “Hopes to see real stars,” which was printed in the Nov. 5 edition. Dr. Homesley’s illuminated star which represents hope and optimism pleases me…. For many, an expression of hope and optimism is not politically correct at any time of the year or under any circumstances and is certain to elicit hostility and disapproval. “We used to be able to see the real stars in the night sky. But nowadays this fake star blocks that view with its light pollution.”
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The Haunted Town Hall event brought in about 850 people, most of them on the first night. There was still a decent turnout the second night considering all the other potential activities. Ramona Skatepark Champions raised somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,150, which will be evenly split with Arts Unlimited. I spoke with many people as they came in and then again when leaving. The universal comment was that they had a great time. Many were surprised at how well done it was, too. Really have to hand it to all our partners and sponsors for a great event. We are already talking about doing it again next year. Dwight Webster, Ramona
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Sears Hometown participates in Make-A-Wish holiday campaign ’Tis ‘Season of Wishes’ for children with life-threatening conditions With the holiday season right around the corner, the Ramona Sears Hometown Store is joining more than 1,200 Sears locations nationwide in supporting the 2015 Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores Inc. holiday campaign with Make-A-Wish®. Called “Season of Wishes,” the funds raised in the campaign will allow Make-A-Wish to help more children with life-threatening medical conditions experience the powerful and oftentimes life-changing impact of a fulfilled wish. Through Dec. 31, customers are invited to make incremental donations of $2, $5 or $10 to the campaign. The Ramona store at 220 Rotanzi St. will also offer the following fundraising promotions:
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A Mercedes S430 traveling down a steep hill in the 17000 block on Woodson View Lane just before 2:30 Sunday afternoon struck a van parked in a driveway and pushed it into a residence, reported California Highway Patrol. The driver of the Mercedes, a 78-year-old male from Ramona, attempted to
brake but was unable to stop while going 40 mph, said CHP Public Information Officer Kevin Pearlstein.The black Mercedes ended up under the white van, CHP reported. Authorities said the driver suffered a head laceration and was taken to Palomar Medical Center. A 48-year-old male passenger
from El Cajon, who was sitting in the right rear of the vehicle, had minor injuries but was not taken to the hospital, said Pearlstein. The CHP officer said there were no injuries inside the house and the brakes worked fine; it is unknown why the vehicle did not stop. Responding to the scene were three engines and an ambulance from Ramona Fire Department, as well as the sheriff’s department and CHP.
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District honors elementary school volunteers Trustees hear enrollment report BY MAUREEN ROBERTSON Three reading tutors and a retired elementary school teacher received accolades from school trustees at a recent school board meeting. “The board is recognizing
you tonight for your tremendous contribution to the elementary students of Ramona Unified School District,” trustee Rodger Dohm said to the reading tutors. “For the past decade or more, each of you three
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ladies has participated faithfully in the district’s OASIS reading program.” In the national program, adults volunteer weekly to help at least one young reader improve his or her reading skills. “Each of you has spent an hour a week or more with an individual student for the past 10 to 15 years to read aloud or to be read to aloud,” said Dohm. In addition, the tutors meet monthly for trainings, select reading materials for their student/s, and at times purchase materials, motivational awards and treats for the students, said Dohm. “Together you have contributed a total of 39 years of volunteer service,” he said. Dohm presented each with a certificate proclaiming Oct. 15, 2015, “Karen Beggs Day, Jill McKenzie Day and Dorothy Oberlies Day in the Ramona Unified School District.” McKenzie spoke of the support she has received from the district the past 14 years — from the district
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Women share experiences with trafficking
Fundraising dinner Nov. 21 BY JENNA KUBIAK Brenda Herr and Casie Germonto recently returned from a trip to Thailand and Cambodia with XP Missions, a group seeking to end human trafficking. The group included people from different countries with a passion for raising awareness about human trafficking and helping victims of sex slavery in other countries. After watching documentaries about human trafficking, Herr saw an XP Missions video and became interested in joining the group on the trip. “This video was talking about how a lot of people correlate who their earthly father is with their heavenly father and how much more difficult it is for these ladies to realize that there’s a God who loves them,” Herr said. Germonto wanted to help bring awareness to the issue after hearing a speaker from the Los Angeles Dream Center present information
on trafficking in L.A. at her church. In addition, girls who experienced trafficking shared their testimonies. Listening to this speaker and the girls’ stories helped Germonto realize the severity of the issue and want to help those affected. “Trafficking is here, it’s in the Midwest, it’s everywhere,” said Germonto. “It’s in third world countries, it’s in Africa — it’s such a big, global issue. The more I talk about
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Girls volleyball advances to CIF Bulldogs may play at Cathedral Catholic for 2015 championship BY JOE NAIMAN
captured the second game by a 25-23 margin, and 25-14 and 25-23 Ramona victories concluded the match. “Our offensive statistics were very solid, but we just were playing a little bit stiff on defense,” said coach Connie Halfaker. “When we had the opportunity offensively we were very effective.” Natalie Seol led the Bulldogs with 13 kills against the Broncos, and she also led Ramona with four blocks. Sammy Shupe set for 37 assists. Karina Martinez had
match. The Bulldogs began the post-season with home wins Nov. 12 over Rancho Bernardo and Nov. 14 against Westview. Those results improved Ramona’s season record to 26-10. The win over Rancho Bernardo took four games. Ramona was victorious in the 21-16 first set, the Broncos
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well as a team.” Shupe had a total of 49 assists against Westview. Seol had 21 kills and Martinez added 14 kills. “Offensively we were very aggressive and pretty successful,” Halfaker said. Seol also had seven blocks. Hickle recorded 13 digs, and Flinn had two aces. The CIF championship match will begin at 4 p.m. and will feature the Ramona-Bishop’s winner against the winner of the semifinal between La Costa Canyon and Eastlake.
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Dowers, Ekstam, Spacke sign letters of intent BY JOE NAIMAN A San Diego Hall of Champions ceremony on Nov. 11 saw 204 high school seniors signing a letter of intent to play college athletics. Among them were three Ramona High School athletes. Ashley Dowers and Izzy Ekstam will continue their softball careers at Thomas University after they complete their final high school season this spring. Dylan Spacke signed a letter of intent to play baseball with California State University Long Beach. Spacke had given a verbal commitment to Long Beach State during the summer, but high school seniors were not allowed to sign until last Wednesday. "Exciting I'm finally officially committed there," he said. Dowers and Ekstam became the first San Diego County softball players to sign with Thomas University, which is in the Georgia town of Thomasville, about 30 minutes from Tallahassee, Fla. "I'm really excited to go
play the sport I love in college," Ekstam said. "I'm just really excited, and I love just the overall community at Thomas University and I'm just excited to be able to play softball and room with one of my best friends," Dowers said. Thomas University is affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Nighthawks finished the 2015 season ranked sixth among NAIA teams. Thomas coach Bill Wilson attended the signing ceremony. "They're great girls,” he said. “I watched them play for a while." Dowers and Ekstam were among seven Southern California Athletics club players who signed. Wilson had observed their club activity and also became acquainted with the Ramona players. "It's important for us to have good players but also good people," Wilson said. Club play allowed Dowers, who was on Ramona High School's junior varsity as a
freshman and sophomore and did not play as a junior due to elbow tendinitis, to sign a letter of intent despite not having previously played varsity competition. "It's definitely not very heard of, but I was lucky enough to be on my travel team," she said. Although Cori McDonald has become Ramona High School's librarian and will not coach the Bulldogs' softball team during 2016, she watched Dowers practice and play during the 2013 and 2014 seasons. "She's a great player," McDonald said. "I can't be happier for her." Ekstam also played on Ramona's junior varsity as a freshman and sophomore before making the Bulldogs' varsity as a junior. "She did a phenomenal job for us," McDonald said. "Last year really was a great utility player for us." Ekstam was a catcher as a freshman, a shortstop as a sophomore, and primarily a third baseman on the 2015 Ramona varsity. "She's just a phenomenal kid," McDonald said.
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Ekstam played third base well enough to be recognized during the Bulldogs' post-season banquet as the team's defensive player of the year. "My highlight was probably getting defensive player of the year for playing a position that is not my number one," she said. Ekstam was also recognized by the Valley League coaches for her junior season, when she was named to the all-league second team. Ekstam's experience at three different positions allows Wilson to determine where she will best make a contribution for the Nighthawks. "He does have his options, but I'm going to be working for catcher," Ekstam said. Dowers was a pitcher during her first two high school seasons, although due to her elbow injury she is expected to play second base and shortstop both as a Ramona High School senior and at Thomas University. "My arm doesn't hold up," she said of no longer pitching.
Spacke is a pitcher and an outfielder for Ramona High School, but he is solely a pitcher in travel ball and is expected to be exclusively a pitcher for the Dirtbags. "Just very proud of him and thrilled at what he's been able to accomplish and what he's now going to be able to embark upon at the next level," said Ramona coach Dean Welch. "I couldn't be happier for the kid. He really is a fine young man, and he is coming into his own."He's worked hard for it, and I'm really happy for him." Spacke was on Ramona's junior varsity as a freshman and has been on the varsity since his sophomore season in 2014. Welch noted that Spacke has improved each year. "That's a testament to his work ethic and his attitude," Welch said. Spacke earned second-team Valley League recognition for the 2015 season. "I was pretty happy with my Ramona High School career. I learned a lot from Coach Welch. He's helped
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Gibson cross country champ Bulldogs place 7 boys, 4 girls on all-league teams BY JOE NAIMAN Ramona High School junior Gwendalyn Gibson is this year’s Valley League individual girls cross country champion. The Valley League championship meet took place Nov. 14 at Kit Carson Park in Escondido, and Gibson ran the 2.95-mile course in 19:15.9. Fallbrook senior Natalie Dudley had the second-place time of 20:00.1. “Gwen pretty much ran the whole race by herself,” said head coach Sherri Edwards. “Gwen looked impressive out in front of everybody.” Ramona’s next meet is the CIF San Diego Section meet this Saturday at Morley Field in San Diego. Ramona and La Costa Canyon, which took the top seven positions at the Avocado West League meet, are both in Division III. “Next week she’s got her work cut out for her,”
Edwards said of Gibson. Fallbrook, which had five of the first nine girls finishers, took first place as a team. Cross country team scores are derived by adding the positions of a team’s first five finishers. A school’s sixth and seventh finishers are not scored but can add points to opponents’ totals. Ramona’s boys finished second behind Valley Center as a team and the Bulldog girls were third in team points. The top 10 finishers at the league meet earn all-league first-team status while the next 10 finishers comprise the league’s second team. Ramona placed seven boys and four girls on the all-league teams. Valley Center senior Adrian Monzon won the 2.95-mile boys race with a time of 15:36.6 while Ramona senior Gabe Plendcio finished second at 15:38.1.
“It was a great race because they ran with each other the whole race,” Edwards said. The third-place time of 16:21.3 was posted by Ramona senior Joey Jauregui. “He did really well,” Edwards said. Illness relegated senior Colin McNulty to 37th place in the October 29 league cluster, but a healthier McNulty finished the league championship race in 16:37.3 for seventh place. “He finally had a good race,” Edwards said. McNulty was in tenth place as he approached the final hill. “He passed about three of four guys going down the last hill,” Edwards said. McNulty thus joined Plendcio and Jauregui as Valley League first-team members. The all-league second team included junior Danny Edwards, senior Jackson Sutter, freshman Mitchell Sutter and sophomore Brandan Ruland. Edwards finished in 16:59.6 for 13th place, Jackson Sutter had the 17th-place time of 17:23.3,
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Mitchell Sutter took 18th place with a 17:31.2 performance, and Ruland completed the course in 17:36.7 for 19th place. Only seven runners from each school can compete at the CIF meet, but a coach can enter up to twelve runners at the league championship meet. Ramona’s alternate at the CIF meet will be freshman Jack Clough, whose time of 17:42.9 at the league meet gave him 23rd place. Ramona junior Colton Meskell finished 35th at 18:27.5, freshman Billy Miller had a time of 18:30.2 and finished in 37th place, and freshman Colin Duffy fought off asthma while obtaining the 47th-place time of 19:39.1. “The boys competed really well,” Edwards said. “They had some improvements.” Last year Ramona won the
Division III championship at the CIF section meet while Valley Center was the Division IV champion. “We pulled it out last year,” said Edwards. “We’ll see if we can pull it out again this year.” Gibson was Ramona’s only girl to earn first-team Valley League distinction, but the second team included senior Perla Cruz, junior Marissa Talle, and senior Chloe Knowd. Cruz had the 13th-place time of 20:43.1, Talle placed 15th at 20:51.0, and Knowd had a 20:59.6 performance for 20th place. Ramona’s fifth finisher, sophomore Madison Huckey, placed 22nd with a time of 21:24.2. A time of 21:28.1 gave 23rd place to senior Brittany Davidson. Ramona’s fastest freshman, Lexie Waples, finished 24th overall and took 21:41.8. Four of the Ramona’s final
five runners were making their league championship meet debuts: junior Sierra Crenshaw posted the 25th-place time of 21:44.3, freshman Carmen Ocampo finished in 22:13.7 for 31st place, Belgian exchange student Lora Schyns concluded her Ramona High School career with a time of 22:46.8 for 37th place, and the final cross country race for senior Emily Sojourner included a 22:53.8 time which gave her 40th place. Although Waples was Ramona’s seventh finisher at the league meet, she will be the alternate at the CIF meet. Illness relegated senior Robyn Turner to 39th place with a time of 22:51.3, although Edwards expects her to be sufficiently recovered by Saturday. “She couldn’t breathe. Her lungs were all congested,” Edwards said. Turner finished 15th at the October 29 league cluster meet. “I thought the girls were real competitive,” Edwards said.
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Fans pack gym for varsity-alumni basketball game BY JOE NAIMAN Retired Ramona High School boys basketball coach Al Schaffer, who coached the Bulldog alumni players during the varsity-alumni game Saturday night, said the former players he coached performed well against this year’s Ramona players. The alumni creamed the varsity players, but the game was not for bragging rights between Schaffer and current Ramona head basketball coach Zack Cole or between their players. It
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allowed former players to get together with each other and to meet the current team and also served as a fundraiser for the Ramona basketball program. "It was really a fun night," Schaffer said. "It went extremely well. Everybody was very pleased with the number of fans that showed up. It was really good to have such a wonderful turnout." One extended game with six eight-minute periods was played, allowing more than 30 alumni to participate. Nov. 14 was also the first day of tryouts for the current basketball team, so about 30 Ramona student-athletes seeking positions on the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams faced their predecessors. "I thought it went super, and so did about everybody there," Schaffer said. Schaffer was unprepared for what occurred just before the start of the game. The anticipated national anthem singer was unable to attend. One of Ramona's assistant coaches found a broadcast of a game when Schaffer
coached Grand Haven High School in Michigan. That 1985 game between Grand Haven and Muskegon was for the Lake Michigan Athletic Conference championship, and Schaffer's wife, who died in 2010, sang the national anthem. The assistant coach loaded Lillian Schaffer's rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” onto his cell phone, and the recording was played. "It started the evening in a very special way," Schaffer said. "It set the tone for a nostalgic evening." The alumni included
former National Basketball Association player Travis Knight. Knight's nephew is now a Ramona High School basketball player, and the two were on the court against each other during the game. One of Ramona's 1989 graduates, Joe Cobian, played against his son, who is a Ramona High School senior. The father and son team of Doug and Dodge McIntosh played for the alumni and were on the court at the same time. Ramona High School graduate Allie Wagner finished her KUSI-TV
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Fire destroys shed on I Street A shed behind a house at 714 I St. caught fire last Thursday morning, destroying the small building and contents inside. “That moved so fast,” said a shaken-up Angela Manning. “I called 911.” Manning, who serves as a caregiver for the property owner, Tammy Bernhardt, said a resident of the property was outside when he saw the fire and yelled to Manning to call 911. “There was so much smoke,” she said. Manning said she immediately moved cars in front of the property so there would be room for the fire engines and some neighbors pitched in to help as they needed to get Bernhardt, who is disabled, out of the house. Ramona Fire Department received the report of the structure fire at 8:27 a.m. and arrived to find the 20-by-20-foot shed engulfed, with fire also in the backyard of the main house, said Ramona/Cal Fire Capt. Robert Ramirez. Firefighters had the fire extinguished by 8:42 a.m., said Ramirez.
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moved from Santee to Ramona four years ago. She spent most of her elementary school years at Rio Seco Elementary School in Santee, which is a K-8 school, before concluding eighth grade at Olive Peirce Middle School. Ekstam began her organized softball career with Santee's American Softball Association program when she was eight. Dowers made her competitive softball debut with the Ramona Girls Softball League when she was six. She moved from Alpine to Ramona when she was four and attended James Dukes Elementary School prior to Olive Peirce Middle School and Ramona High School. Spacke moved from the Scripps Ranch area to
Ramona 12 years ago. He attended kindergarten in Scripps Ranch before spending the rest of his elementary school career at Barnett Elementary School. He was 5 when he began his Ramona youth baseball career at the T-ball level and is on the Encinitas Gamers travel team. He also participates in scout ball for the Angels' and Padres' teams. Although Spacke never played any other Ramona High School sport at the varsity level, he was on the Bulldogs' freshman basketball team as a ninth-grader and on Ramona's junior varsity football team as a sophomore. Dowers and Ekstam played softball only at Ramona High School.
Project off Hanson moves forward A tentative map for Estates at Willow Ridge, a development formerly referred to as McDonald Park subdivision, was approved by the county Planning Commission on its consent calendar Nov. 13. Plans call to subdivide a 9.78-acre property south of Hanson Lane, and south and
east of School Daze Lane, into 15 residential lots ranging from half an acre to 1.29 acres. Access to the development is proposed by constructing Glae Jean Court, named after the late Glae and Jean McDonald who owned the property, and connecting it to Hanson Lane. The project includes
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Ramona Beauties to walk 60 miles It’s their 11th 3-Day Walk for the Cure BY MAUREEN ROBERTSON Team Ramona Beauties will be walking 60 miles from the Del Mar Fairgrounds to downtown San Diego this weekend as part of the 3-Day Walk for the Cure. The walk from Nov. 20 to 22 benefits the Susan B.
Komen Breast Cancer Foundation dedicated to breast cancer education and research. This is the 11th year Beauties’ members Teresa Hanvey, Vikki Dancan and Dani Norman will participate in the walk. Hanvey and Dancan are sisters. Their aunt,
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Thursday, Nov. 19 ■ Free Groceries, 9 a.m., Ramona Food and Clothes Closet, 773 Main St. Open to 18 years or older, first come, first served, 20 to 25 pounds of fresh produce and staples per family. Bring bags. Offered through Feeding America San Diego Mobile Pantry Program. Volunteers needed to help set up. 760-789-4458 or ramonafood@att.net. ■ Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ■ Alateen, 5 to 6 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. To help teens ages 13 to 19 deal with relatives and friends who are addicted to alcohol or other drugs. www.alanonsandiego.org.
■ Ramona ACBL Bridge Club, open game starts 6 to 9 p.m., 1721 Main St., Suite 101. 760-789-1132. ■ Young Life Christian outreach group for students in high school, 7:27 to 8:30 p.m., Neighborhood CrossFit, 114 14th St. 760-505-3035 or Young Life Ramona on Facebook. Friday, Nov. 20 ■ Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 ■ Kiwanis of Ramona, 7 to 8:30 a.m., VFW Post 3783, 2247 Kelly Ave. Breakfast meeting with speaker. 760-522-2625. ■ California Hunter Education Class, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 310 Ninth St. Fee: $10. Pre-registration required to first complete online portion of class: 760-654-3183 or hunteredinfo@att.net. ■ 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., Beginning Computing at 10 a.m. 760-788-5270. ■ Ramona Trails
67-year-old Judy Kay Kirby, is their major inspiration for participating in the annual 3-Day. Kirby, a Virginia resident who spent last week visiting her nieces, received her first breast cancer diagnosis when she was 37. She had a lumpectomy then and a mastectomy when she was 65, so she has battled breast cancer twice. “She’s quite a survivor,” Dancan said. Each walker must raise a minimum of $2,300 to participate in the 3-Day. The Beauties, headquartered at Ramona Beauty Supply & Salon at 636 Main St., exceeded that by raising $8,777 as a team, most from the 8th Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser they held at the salon on Sept. 11. Training for the 3-Day is year-round for the Beauties, who spend many early mornings walking to prepare for their venture. They clock about 780 training miles a year. Additional donations in the name of Team Ramona Beauties may be made at www.the3day.org. Association’s Turkey Trot, 10 a.m., Mt. Gower Open Space Preserve, 17090 Gunn Stage Road. ■ Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friends of Ramona Library bookstore at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. ■ Ramona Art Guild Pastel Workshop, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with local artist Victoria Wilson-Schultz, Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Sign up at www.zhibit.org. ■ Turkey Dinner, noon to 4 p.m., Ramona United Methodist Church, 3394 Chapel Lane. Tickets $5 for adults, $3 for children and seniors, $15 per family. 760-789-7106. Sunday, Nov.22 ■ Charity Golf Tournament—“Putting for Peyton Lane” to benefit Here with HOPE Foundation, supporting families of children with brain tumors, 11 a.m. registration, noon start time, San Vicente Golf Resort. ■ Ramona Pony Baseball Signups, 1 to 4 p.m., Pony baseball fields, 417 Aqua Lane. Early bird discounts. Ramonabaseball.com. For complete calendar ramonasentinel.com
Team Ramona Beauties members, from left, Dani Norman, Teresa Hanvey and Vikki Dancan welcome guests at their wine tasting fundraiser. FROM DISTRICT, A9 bell” with kindergartners as they acclimate to a full day of instruction, added Perfect, concluding by presenting Plunkett with the proclamation that Oct. 15, 2015, is Leanne Plunkett Day in the district. Accepting her certificate, Plunkett said, “I did not retire because I was tired of teaching … I retired because this wonderful board offered me $80,000 over a five-year period, and I had four grandchildren to put through college.” Her reference was to a retirement incentive package the district gave teachers during the state budget crisis when the district also faced declining enrollment. “The second thing is, as much as I love the children, and as much as they fill my bucket every single day … I do it for me, because it just makes me happy,” said Plunkett. “I love this school district. I will never be able to express how much I love Mt. Woodson school.” In other business at the board meeting: •Assistant Superintendent David Ostermann presented a report showing that enrollment districtwide continues to decline, but “the elementary schools actually saw their enrollment increase by 15 students.” The middle grades declined by 31 students and high school by 84, he said. Enrollment is 5,586 students, a decline of 106 students from last year. In 2011, it was 6,130, his report showed. The state requires school districts to report enrollment each year on the first Wednesday in October. Enrollment at each school on Oct. 7 was: —Hanson Elementary, 526 —Ramona Elementary, 460 —Barnett Elementary, 501 —James Dukes Elementary, 499 —Mt. Woodson Elementary, 507 —Ramona Community Montessori, 263 —Mountain Valley Academy (TK-6), 90 —Olive Peirce Middle School, 806 —MVA (7 and 8), 37 —Ramona High, 1,556 —Montecito High, 129 —MVA (9-12), 86 —Future Bound, 4 —Special Education, 85 •Superintendent Robert Graeff, Ed.D., reported on the San Diego County Achievement Gap Task Force he attended with school principals and Perfect. "What I took away from this is the importance of our staff members building connections with the students and how
much that can mean to the students," said Perfect. "That is beyond just teaching the lessons in the classrooms, that making those connections and really getting to know the students on an individual level can really make all the difference in the world." •Resident Kim Newcomer cautioned the trustees about accepting a school resource officer from the county for free this year when it may cost the district in future years and the district may not need it. •In a 4-1 vote, with Trustee John Rajcic voting present, trustees approved $114,000 to purchase a bus for special needs students by piggybacking on another agency's bid. "I have no problem with the need," said Rajcic. Rajcic said his concern is with the procedure. •Trustees voted 4-1, with Rajcic voting present, to file a notice of completion for the Ramona High School roofing project, which included replacing the roof on the boys main locker room, and repairs and coating to the boys north locker room and the school's newer gymnasium. "I'm voting (present) because of the procedures," said Rajcic. •Trustees gave unanimous approval to proceed with bids for the Barnett Elementary School lower playground project. The district anticipates that community park money administered by the county will pay for most of the project, and it wants to be ready to start the project when the county releases the money. "We want to get going (on preparing bid documents), we don't want to wait until the dollars are here," said Ostermann. The district expects $92,000 in Park Land Dedication Ordinance money for the project. The money comes from developer fees dedicated to active recreation areas in the community, said Perfect. •Rajcic asked who edits the school board minutes. “What is the board’s policy on what statements and comments go into the minutes?” he asked. Rajcic at other meetings has asked about the minutes. “I think the minutes should be more of a narrative,” he said. “The minutes should be more informative.” “Meeting minutes typically are not that,” responded Perfect. “Meeting minutes typically are a record of actions taken.” “I’d like to see a little more meat on the bones of the minutes,” said Rajcic.
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Senior Center plans Thanksgiving dinner Ramona Senior Activity Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for legal holidays. The center will be closed for Thanksgiving on Nov. 26 and 27. Thanksgiving dinner will be served Nov. 25. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meals also are delivered to the homebound. Suggested lunch donation for seniors age 60 and older and for the homebound is $4. Transportation is $1. Lunch for a non-senior guest of a senior is $6. For reservations and more information, call 760-789-0440. Menu Thursday, Nov. 19: Baked fish, potatoes, sliced carrots,
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Sheriff’s reports Among reports filed at the sheriff’s Ramona station: Sunday, Nov. 15 • Get credit with another’s identification, 1100 block Pine Street. Saturday, Nov. 14 • Victim of exhibit deadly weapon other than firearm, 1400 block Hanson Lane. • Vandalism, $400 or less,
1600 block H Street. • Male, 22, victim of assault with firearm on person, 3300 block state Route 67. Friday, Nov. 13 • Male, 27, arrested, 100 block Ramona Street, driving while license suspended or revoked. • Male, 18, arrested, La
Brea and Ramona streets, driving without valid driver’s license. • San Vicente Resort, 24100 block San Vicente Road, victim of vandalism $400 or more, occurred Sept. 28. • Male, 28, arrested, 1400 block Pahls Way, possess controlled substance paraphernalia and possess controlled substance. Thursday, Nov. 12
• Male, 18, arrested, 800 block A Street, use/under influence of controlled substance and possess controlled substance. • Take vehicle without owner’s consent/vehicle theft, 15000 block Chemise Creek Road. Wednesday, Nov. 11 • Male, 38, arrested, 1800 block Montecito Road, misdemeanor bench warrant.
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Tuesday, Nov. 10 • Male, 33, arrested, 800 block A Street, spousal/cohabitant abuse with minor injury. • Male, 24, arrested, 100 block 14th Street, use/under influence of controlled substance • Female, 20, arrested, 1700 block La Brea Street, disorderly conduct: lodge without consent. Monday, Nov. 9 • Male, 19, arrested, 1200 block Main Street, misdemeanor bench warrant. • Residential burglary, 24800 block Pappas Road, books worth $15, occurred between Nov. 2 and 9. • Female, 34, arrested, state Route 67 and Dye Road, possess controlled substance paraphernalia. • Female, 51, arrested, 1500 block Olive Street, driving without valid driver’s license. • Female, 26, arrested, 1600 block Montecito Road, contempt of court: disobey court order. • Trespassing, 24300 block Sargeant Road.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-028938 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Ramona Locksmith Located at: 850 Main St., Suite 107, Ramona, CA 92065, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 850 Main Street, Suite 107, Ramona, CA 92065 Registered Owners Name(s): a. Paul Joseph Abrahamsen, 19730 1/2 Casner Road, Ramona, CA 92065. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 11/09/2015. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/09/2015. Paul J. Abrahamsen. R3315. Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-027054 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Hairensics Located at: 904 Missouri St., San Diego, CA 92109, San Diego County. Mailing Address: PO Box 90056, San Diego, CA 92169. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Zeke Schriefer, 904 Missouri St., San Diego, CA 92109. 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 10/16/2015. Zeke Schriefer. R3297. Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-027801 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. NiTwits Located at: 1876 Ramsey Ln., Ramona, CA 92065, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Diana A. Meyer, 1876 Ramsey Ln., Ramona, CA 92065. 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 10/26/2015. Diana A. Meyer. R3302. Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19. 2015.
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drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description. Sale Date & Time: 12/04/2015 at 10:30 AM Sale Location: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1174 RAMONA ST, 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 in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $558,495.19 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.
on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, https:// homesearch.com/, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9448-9275. 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 post-
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Web site. The best way to verify post ponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: https:// homesearch.com/ or Call: (800) 7588052. NBS Default Services, LLC, Kim Coker, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL 1: THE EAST 240 FEET OF THE WEST 600 FEET OF THE SOUTH 181.4 FEET OF THE NORTH 1270.50 FEET OF LOT 414 OF RAMONA, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 644, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, OCTOBER 15, 1890. RESERVING AS EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROAD, PIPELINE AND UTILITY PURPOSES AND APPURTENANCES THERETO OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THE NORTH 30 FEET THEREOF. SAID EASEMENT IS HEREBY DECLARED TO BE APPURTENANT TO ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE GRANTOR`S ADJOINING LAND. PARCEL 2: AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROAD AND PIPELINE PURPOSES AND APPURTENANCES THERETO OVER, UNDER,
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100 - LEGAL NOTICES TENANCES THERETO OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THAT PORTION OF LOTS 414 AND 433 OF RAMONA, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 644, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, OCTOBER 15, 1890, LYING WITHIN PARCELS “A”, “B” AND “C” AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL “A”: THE WESTERLY 30 FEET OF SAID LOTS 414 AND 433. EXCEPTING THAT PORTION LYING SOUTHERLY OF A LINE PARALLEL WITH AND 1815 FEET SOUTHERLY MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 414. PARCEL “B”: THE SOUTHERLY 60 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY 1119 FEET OF THE WEST 600 FEET OF SAID LOT 414. EXCEPTING THAT PORTION LYING WITHIN PARCEL 1 ABOVE. PARCEL “C”: THE SOUTHERLY 60 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 600 FEET OF THAT PORTION OF SAID LOTS LYING NORTHERLY OF A LINE PARALLEL WITH AND 1482 FEET SOUTHERLY, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 414. NPP0262772 To: RAMONA SENTINEL 11/12/2015, 11/19/2015, 11/26/2015. R3307. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PETITION OF: JACOB SCOTT REINAGEL for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 37-2015-00035404-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JACOB SCOTT REINAGEL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name: JACOB SCOTT REINAGEL to Proposed Name: JAKE S. RYAN. 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 court 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: DEC 18, 2015 Time: 8:30 AM Dept.: 46. Room: The address of the court is: 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ramona Sentinel. Date: OCT 21, 2015 David J. Danielsen Judge of the Superior Court R3300. Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2015 T.S. No.: 2014-07325-CA A.P.N.:282-110-11-00 Property Address: 120 Hunter Street, Ramona, CA 92065 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Dena Marie Garant, An Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed
Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 03/28/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0250465 in book ---, page11838 and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, Date of Sale: 12/16/2015 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. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 245,664.20 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 120 Hunter Street, Ramona, CA 92065, A.P.N.: 282-110-11-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 245,664.20. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more 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
available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-07325-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 10, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices. aspx. For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. Trustee Sale Assistant. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. APP1511-CA-2814827. Ramona Sentinel 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15. R3316.
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PETITION OF: ELENA CONNIE GARCIA for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 37-2015-00036631-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ELENA CONNIE GARCIA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name: ELENA CONNIE GARCIA to Proposed Name: ELENA CONNIE APODACA-GARCIA. 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 court 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: 01/08/16 Time: 9:30 AM Dept.: 46. Room: The address of the court is: 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ramona Sentinel. Date: OCT 30, 2015 David J. Danielsen Judge of the Superior Court R3311. Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015 T.S. No.: 2015-01241-CA A.P.N.:288-402-18-00 Property Address: 23816 Oak Meadow Drive, Ramona, CA 92065 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP-
ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Derek W. Hester And Monica M. Hester, Husband And Wife. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/29/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0842543 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, Date of Sale: 12/16/2015 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. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 372,463.99 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 23816 Oak Meadow Drive, Ramona, CA 92065, A.P.N.: 288-402-18-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 372,463.99. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of
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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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-01241-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 11, 2015, Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices. aspx. For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. Trustee Sale Assistant. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. APP1511-CA-2816321. Ramona Sentinel 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15. R3317.
NOTICE: WIDE AREA NETWORK CONNECTIVITY ERATE ELIGIBLE SERVICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ramona Unified School District of San Diego County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the DISTRICT, will receive up to, but not later than 2:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, sealed bids for the award of contract for E-Rate Service for (1) WIDE AREA NETWORK CONNECTIVITY. Bids shall be received in the Purchasing Department of the Ramona Unified School District, located at 720 Ninth Street, Ramona, CA 92065 and shall be opened at the above-stated time and place (not a public reading). Each bid must conform and be responsive to the contract documents, copies of which are now on file and may be obtained at the District’s website: http://www.ramonausd.net. Email questions to erate@ramonauds.net for information. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. Bid shall be awarded based on the criteria outline in the bid documents. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening of bids. Dated this 6th day of November, 2015 David Ostermann Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Ramona Unified School District of San Diego County, California RUSD Bid Ntc. R3312. Ramona Sentinel 11/12/15, 11/19/15. APN: 277-120-47-00 TS No: CA08001952-15-1 TO No: 150148885-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 17, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM, at the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 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
under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on October 24, 2003, as Instrument No. 2003-1302761, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by GLENN F. HINTON AND LYNN M. HINTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), in favor of WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 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: 18155 TRAYLOR ROAD, 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 $560,610.35 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the
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100 - LEGAL NOTICES 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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800195215-1. 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: November 2, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001952-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-2528300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED
INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15003954-1, PUB DATES: 11/12/2015, 11/19/2015, 11/26/2015. R3309
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FROM HUMAN, A10 welcomed Germonto, who said the woman’s stories affected her greatly. “She was so open and welcoming to us, and hearing her speak and tell stories about her life, it really touched me and impacted me,” Germonto said. “She had so much life behind her eyes, when she would smile, she had so much light behind that, and it was crazy to see that, especially in her situation.” After visiting Bangkok, the group traveled to Pattaya, a city in Thailand two hours away. Herr said Pattaya was a dark place and was worse than Bangkok. The city has a walking street lit up with neon signs and music playing. The street is lined with “gogo” bars that have many prostitutes and names like the “Devil’s Lair.” On this street, people hold menus of pictures with different sex acts and prices, trying to lure people to the bars. There is also a dark side street nearby known for pedophiles. Germonto said walking down this street was overwhelming because prostitution was so exposed and many westerners took part in it. “They are literally in your face, offering menus … it was so overwhelming the first time we walked out and saw everything — it was so overwhelming how many westerners take part of it, “ Germonto said. Herr said women and children are not offered protection because they are brought from different countries. Police work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., so people have to pay extra if they want help after hours, resulting in a corrupt law enforcement system. “When you’re not a citizen, the system is not there to protect you at all, no matter what is being done,” said Herr. “So there’s a lot of corruption with the government and the police.” During the last couple
days of the trip, the group flew to the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, which Herr said had a different atmosphere than Thailand. “Thailand was mostly clean and modern, and Cambodia’s not,” she said. “It’s very dirty, very polluted, overly populated.” She learned about the country’s history and said the leader of the Cambodian Communist party called Khmer Rouge killed at least 1.7 million people 40 years ago. Due to these killings, 48 percent of the population is now under 25 years old. “There’s a lack of identity in the people, a lack of excellence, quality and drive to do anything because it’s not what they’re taught,“ Herr said. A lot of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have come in to help restore the country by aiding, developing, training, educating and rebuilding from the government to the slums. The NGOs also bring in teachers, and a lot of private schools have been established to help families who cannot afford an education in the public system. There’s a high level of poverty in Cambodia and the country recently allowed outside countries such as Japan to come in and help. Like Thailand, the culture is Buddhist and parents are more concerned about their children providing for their family than receiving an education, so education is a low priority. “It’s still about taking care of the older generation, so the sooner you can bring in money, the better,” Herr said. XP Missions has three major groups. One of these groups, Everlasting Love, is for women at high risk for trafficking, and XP Ministries will teach these women a trade, such as sewing. “They teach them quality, excellence and how to value themselves,” said Herr.
“There’s counseling available to them, they learn about God, and they have free daycare because many of them have children” When the children are old enough to attend school, they can become eligible for Education Empowerment, a sponsorship program for private education that XP Missions offers for children. People from around the world can sponsor a child by paying to provide lunch every day they attend school and/or supporting their education. With these funds, children can get a uniform, school supplies, private school fees, transportation to and from school, hygiene and haircuts, and a birth certificate, which is crucial for obtaining a job in Cambodia. Herr said the program helps the children form an identity and the children who go through this program stand out from others. “They teach them sports, they learn English, they learn about God, and they get a wonderful education,” Herr said. They also have a children’s home where XP Ministries adopts and cares for Cambodian children who have been trafficked while providing them with an education, much needed counseling, love and a family environment. The group also has “light house projects” where they rent a shack in the slum, clean it up and use it as a place to do ministry with the children and adults. They do feet washings, hold Bible studies, and provide medical care for those who cannot afford it. Germonto learned she can make a strong individual impact on victims of trafficking and said the trip humbled her because she realized her quality of life is much better than others who live in countries like Thailand and Cambodia. “I don’t have to be a billionaire to make an
impact on peoples’ lives, and that essentially everyone is wanting the same thing, which is to have community and be loved,” Germonto said. Herr dreams of starting a XP Mission in San Diego after hearing that San Diego ranks the fourth highest in the United States for human trafficking. She wants to create a safe place for girls to go, and she wants to provide more resources for people who have experienced trafficking. “ I believe we need some place like that in San Diego, like what Everlasting Love gives in Cambodia, where they have a place for these women to go to get counseling, to have day care, to learn a trade, to be educated if that’s what they need,” Herr said. Germonto plans to help with “Cut Free,” a ministry that XP Ministries is starting to help rescued trafficking victims. The program is set to start by the end of 2016 and will teach girls how to cut hair. Germonto wants to bring attention to how people can help, noting that people can help the ministry by donating hair products or fundraising. Herr and Germonto plan to host a fundraising dinner on the evening of Nov. 21 in San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Road, in the San Diego Country Estates. The event is open for anyone to attend, and Herr will share her experiences and photos from the trip. In addition, she will discuss the different ways people can become involved in XP Ministries and help solve the issue of human trafficking. For more information about the event, contact Herr at Fundraiser_XP_Cam bodia@yahoo.com. Editor’s note: Jenna Kubiak, a 2014 Ramona High School graduate, studies journalism at Biola University and shares the story of two young women’s experiences with human trafficking.
On the Agenda Thursday, Nov. 19 Ramona Unified School District Board, 7 p.m., Wilson Administrative Center Board Room, 720 Ninth St. Report on computer-based supplemental programs, report on work to promote success for students transitioning to college, agreement between district and county for school resource officer, stipend awards for teachers and support staff employees of the year, one-time early notice bonus, reports from union representatives. www.ramonausd.net.
Ramona Design Review Board, 7:30 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Agenda items include: site plan reviews for Taco Bell tenant improvements at 1925 Main St. and Village Place apartments, 28 units at 521 16th St.; waiver requests for fence at Piva Equipment Rental and for plaque on mural at Ramona Food and Clothes Closet; and preliminary review of medical marijuana facility at 2338 Montecito Road.
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Ramona Homes & Real Estate Coldwell Banker Country Realty hires McWhorter
Above, Ramona resident Cynthia Dunton adopts Dougie, a 10-month-old Yorkie mix from The Rescued Pup during the Adopt-A-Pet event at Coldwell Banker Country Realty on Saturday. Dougie was one of two dogs adopted. Five cats also were adopted. Right, agent Jennifer Szewczynski with Coldwell Banker Country Realty greets guests. The event raised $2,200 for the participating rescues.
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Agent Kris McWhorter has joined the team at Coldwell Banker Country Realty.
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Flores conducts annual food drive
Regina Flores Real Estate Group is asking the community’s help for those in need this holiday season. “Every year we work with the Ramona Food and Clothes Closet to help those in need around the community,” said Flores. This is Flores’ 14th annual
food drive. “All canned goods and boxed foods are appreciated and may be dropped off at our office before Thanksgiving Day for holiday delivery. Some donation ideas include: unopened canned vegetables, fruit, pasta, soup, crackers and boxed cereal or
food,” she said. Donations are being accepted at the Regina Flores Real Estate Group office at 850 Main St., Suite 104. For more information or to have donations picked up, call Flores at 619-606-3513.
RAMONA HOMES SOLD HOMES SOLD: October 31 - November 6 ADDRESS
BED
BATH
15671 Davis Cup Lane
2
2
$200,000
407 13th Street
3
1
$332,000
26111 Matlin Road
4
2
$382,000
15620 Cathedral Way
3
2
$399,000
16141 Poderio Court
4
2
$410,000
25073 Pappas Road
3
2
$415,000
15008 Moonglow Drive
4
2
$445,000
24937 Via Lopez Court
3
3
$515,000
16304 Dartolo Road
5
3
$530,000
SOURCE: CoreLogic
PRICE
“Coldwell Banker Country Realty is proud to announce its newest Realtor, Kris McWhorter, to our real estate team,” said Katie McNorton, broker/owner. McWhorter, a lifetime Ramona resident, said his passion is solving problems and making the real estate process easy for those buying
or selling. He comes from a family with a long history of real estate in the town of Ramona. His grandfather, the late Jim McWhorter, served this community proudly as a real estate broker for 40 years with notable clients such as James Cagney, Buddy Ebsen and Bill Cagney, he said. “My grandfather was
known for his honesty, integrity and dignity, and I intend to follow in the same footsteps,” he said. McWhorter is in the Coldwell Banker Country Realty office at 2130 Main St. To contact him, call 760-419-4737 or email kristophertodd.mcwhorter @gmail.com.
OPEN HOUSES Open house listings at ramonasentinel.com/open-houses-list/
$36,000 2BD/2BA $409,500 3BD/2BA $468,000 4BD/3BA
1212 H Street, Space 25, Ramona Fri 1-4pm Sally Westbrook, Stage Presence Homes 760-525-4888 1823 Weekend Villa Road, Ramona Sun 10am-1pm Karen Dye, Coldwell Banker Country Realty 760-445-7168 1142 San Vicente Road, Ramona Sun 1-3pm Doreen Smith, Century 21 Award 760-803-4708 Hosted by: Linda Hogue $545,000 17237 St. Helena Drive, Ramona Sun 12-4pm 4BD/3BA Trudy Brodbeck, Coldwell Banker Country Realty 760-420-7834 $547,000 16751 Republican Way, Ramona Sun 1-4pm 3BD/4BA Deb Espinoza, Stage Presence Homes 619-913-7783 Hosted by: Sally Westbrook $585,000-$615,000 15287 Moonglow Dr., Ramona Sat 11am-2pm 4BD/3BA Joan Gansert, Town & Country Real Estate 760-518-2081 $625,000 20854 N. Burma Rd., Ramona Sat 1-4pm 4BD/2.5BA Cathy Youngquist, Coldwell Banker Country Realty 760-420-4284 $654,900 2915 Duck Pond Lane, Ramona Sat 1-4pm 3BD/3BA Karen Dye, Coldwell Banker Country Realty 760-445-7168 $674,500 20206 Rustic Villa Road, Ramona Sun 1-4pm 4BD/2BA Karen Dye, Coldwell Banker Country Realty 760-445-7168
For more information contact Michael Raher at 760-789-1350 ext. 106
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