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Inside Santa's back Rain and wind may have squelched a community event last Saturday, but the chamber invites everyone to try again this Saturday, when it will offer a shorter version with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Collier Park at 5:30 p.m. and then a chance to take pictures of the kids and grandkids with Santa.......2

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County repairs bridge, road damage caused by homeless By KAREN BRAINARD County crews have been working at the Montecito Road Bridge to repair damage caused by homeless people living underneath in the Santa Maria Creek bed. “They were damaging the bridge and damaging the road,” said Jo Beth Lytle, county Department of Public Works (DPW) road crew supervisor for Ramona. The area under the bridge has been the scene of mattresses, chairs, boxes, piles of trash and holes dug by the homeless for their living quarters. Those holes have affected the

bridge and the road above, according to DPW. “We’re trying to prevent the homeless from digging around the supports and causing damage to the structure of the bridge,” explained Lytle, showing a concrete barrier that crews had installed in front of the bridge pillars to keep people from digging and camping between them and the wall. Still, workers were busy filling a hole that had been dug to the side of the concrete barrier. According to a spokesperson for DPW, county crews designed and constructed “a support and enclosure system to shore up

bridge support and ensure the integrity of the bridge.” Construction costs for materials, equipment and labor since May 2012 have totaled about $80,000, said Michael Drake, communications officer for the county’s Land Use Environmental Group. In addition, county crews spent $40,000 on brush clearing and cleaning out debris and trash, he said. Lytle said the crews are filling in holes with “cold mix” that is made of asphalt and hardens and will be more difficult for the homeless to dig out. Below the south end of the bridge, one man dug

Jae Marciano, Ramona Food and Clothes Closet manager, finds a spot for another ornament on the Christmas tree near the front door of the nonprofit’s Thrift Store at 773 Main St. The shelves are lined with Christmas decorations and gift ideas. Proceeds from sales benefit those in need in the community. Food and Clothes Closet is accepting donations of canned food, unwrapped toys and cash for its Share Your Holidays program until Dec. 13. Donations of clothing, furniture, and household and miscellaneous items also are accepted at the thrift store. For more, call 760-789-4458.

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DPW employee Michael Smith operates the backhoe as Glenn Goings assists in fixing a drainage area by the Montecito Road bridge.

out about 30 yards of soil and piled it underneath a pipe that runs above the ground, Lytle said. “He did a tremendous amount of damage,” she noted.

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Highway median study prompts more questions By KAREN BRAINARD There seem to be no easy answers when it comes to options to prevent collisions on State Route 67. That was the opinion of Caltrans’ officials and Ramona Community Planning Group members after a presentation of the state transportation agency’s Median Barrier Corridor Study for Route 67 on Dec. 5. Caltrans Project Manager Richard Estrada noted the presentation was information only and they will come back to the commuSee SR-67 MEDIANS page 23

December 12, 2013

Ramona Sentinel

Chamber reschedules tree lighting, Santa visit By MAUREEN ROBERTSON

of weather-related factors resulted in canceling the Dec. 7 event about an hour and a half before its scheduled start. A steady stream of vehicles arrived at the park to find the “Xmas Tree Lighting Cancelled” message atop one of the outdoor light machines. In the cars, vans and trucks were a variety of disappointed people, ranging from families with young children to senior citizens. A little bit of rain would have been fine, Hemkes said Saturday afternoon, but the wind created a potentially dangerous situation, particularly if a canopy blew over and hurt someone. In addition, the ground was soggy from the rain, said Bob Murray, chamber president “The fact that the wind was blowing so bad that trees were sideways made it impossible,” Hemkes said. “When I showed up, the wind was gusting pretty good,” said Bob Argyelan, chamber executive director. “With respect to the vendors, they would not have been able to put up all their pop-ups and tents.” “Several vendors had already canceled,” commented Sally Westbrook, chamber director and secretary. On Saturday, Hemkes said the event would not be rescheduled, but by Monday he and other cham-

Weather may have pulled a “Bah! Humbug!” on Ramona Chamber of Commerce’s 21st annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration last Saturday, but Santa will be making a return trip to Collier Park at 5:30 p.m. this Saturday. Children can share their Christmas wishes and have their picture taken with Santa, but the professional photographer won’t be there, so parents should bring their own cameras. Picture-taking will start immediately after a brief tree lighting ceremony. “I’m sure Santa will stay there until all the pictures are taken,” said Hans Hemkes, chamber director. Hemkes, in charge of Christmas Tree Lighting festivities scheduled for last Saturday, said he held out as long as he could, but a combination

On the Agenda Friday, Dec. 13 Palomar Health Community Action Council for Ramona/Julian/Warner Springs, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Thursday, Dec. 19 Ramona Design Review Board, 7:30 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Anyone interested in applying for one of two vacant seats on the board is encouraged to attend.

ber directors were discussing how to offer something to the community, albeit without all the festivities that would have been held last Saturday. Considering the other holiday activities scheduled in town and Santa’s busy schedule, the chamber announced on Tuesday morning that the Christmas tree lighting will be Dec. 14 in Collier Park, 626 E St. The event will just be the tree lighting and Santa. The chamber invested money in equipment rentals, portable toilets and lights, and the decision to cancel wasn’t made lightly, said Argyelan. As of Tuesday morning, the chamber had not heard back from the county regarding the permit issued for the canceled event. The chamber will post notice of the Dec. 14 event on its website, ramonachamber.com, and in an email blast to all businesses in town, said Argyelan. “The public and dignitaries are all invited to attend,” he said. He suggests the public check the website “to see if there is expansion of planned activities.” Any updates will be posted at www.ramonasentinel.com and on the Sentinel’s Facebook page. Anyone wishing more information may call the chamber at 760-7891311.

Design review board needs to fill two board vacancies Ramona Design Review Board is seeking applicants to fill two vacant seats on its board. Member Michiyo Kirkpatrick on Nov. 21 announced her resignation, as did board chair Debi Klingner in September, both for business reasons. Interested applicants are asked to attend the board’s Dec. 19 meeting, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Those interested in applying must live, maintain a business, own property or be employed in the Ramona planning area to be considered for appointment. Board members review project site planning, architecture, landscape design, and details such as signage and lighting. All board nominations are reviewed by the county supervisors. Emphasis is given to backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, fine arts, and construction.

School roof donations top $4,500 Friends of Ramona Unified Schools received $291.46 in donations this week, bringing the total to $4,523 toward the $20,000 goal to repair roofs at several schools. Donation canisters are in many Ramona businesses. Checks may be made payable to FORUS Roof Project and mailed to: Dave Patterson, FORUS Roof Project chairman, 1003 Sixth St., Ramona, CA 92065. Ramona roofers interested in helping may contact Greg Chick, 760-7882889 or greg@ramonasplumber.com.

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Planners vote to delay two road projects to fund intersection By KAREN BRAINARD It’s not a done deal yet, but the Ramona Community Planning Group unanimously voted Dec. 5 to delay two road projects so that their funding could be diverted to State Route 67/ Highland Valley/Dye Road intersection improvements. The idea was suggested by county staff after the planning group learned that Caltrans’ project report on the intersection improvements was “collecting dust” because no

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redeemed with certificates sent to the soccer organization. For every Michelin tire sold to the general public at Ron’s Tire & Brake during the 30-day soccer ball giveaway, $2 is donated to the soccer organization. The donations are used to provide scholarships, uniforms and other equipment for the soccer leagues. “Whether you have done this program for one year or

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Ron Borchardt, owner of Ron’s Tire and Brake, presents Simone McCune, director of the Ramona Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego with a check for $150 to match the $150 Michelin will give the club through its Michelin Soccer Program. Holding four of the 100 soccer balls Borchardt purchased for the program are Boys and Girls Club Arena Soccer players, from left, Emily and Angel Leon and Andrew and Jason Diaz. give back, and the perfect partnership is between our dealers and community soccer leagues,” said Jason Strand, Michelin marketing manager. “We’ve had great

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December 12, 2013

Ramona Sentinel

Snowflake Book Drive encourages community to ‘let it snow’ books Third annual drive benefits Ramona High School Library, continues through January As part of a schoolwide plan to promote reading at Ramona High School, the school library three years ago started a seasonal effort dubbed Snowflake Book Drive. Students, parents and community members are invited to participate. “Each year we create a list from student requests and book reviews of outstanding Young Adult literature,” said Carolyn Owens, RHS librarian and media teacher. Among titles on the list are Cal Armistead’s “Being

Henry David,” David Iserson’s “Firecracker,” Amber Kizer’s “A Matter of Days” and Brandon Sanderson’s “Steelheart.” “In addition, we hang snowflakes from the ceiling of the Ramona High School Library and create a bulletin board with the titles from our list, highlighting reading and literacy at RHS,” said Owens. Last year was the most successful, with about 15 new titles and about $125 donated for new library books. “These books have cir-

culated and been read by several students over this past year and the snowflake book plates immediately let our students know that the title was part of our annual book drive,” noted Owens. So, as Snowflake drive organizers have done in the past, they invite everyone to, “Let it snow, let it snow!”

Three ways to donate books to the RHS library are: 1. Contact the library for specific titles to purchase. These titles are placed on snowflakes that are hanging in the library. Participants can visit the library and pick a snowflake or email Owens at cowens@ ramonausd.net and she will send a list of book ti-

tles. Select and purchase a title and donate the book to the school’s collection. Each book donation will receive a book plate with the donor’s name. 2. Donate slightly used books — hardbacks and paperbacks — that are appropriate for young adults ages 13 to 18. If a student or parent donates a library book and that student has

Realtor extends food drive for those in need Realtor Regina Flores has extended her food drive and asks area residents to bring canned goods and boxed food to the Re/ Max Direct office at 1410 Main St. before Dec. 25. Among donation ideas are canned vegetables, fruit or soup; boxed cereal; pasta;

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Stay local and help our schools

e've heard a lot about shopping locally lately, and we've heard a lot about school needs. Here's an opportunity for us to do something positive for both. Imagine — a program that encourages us to patronize Ramona businesses and at the same time assist a school or high school club or activity. The best person to talk to about Ramona Unified's gift and cash card program is Connie Claxton at Ramona High School. You'll find her in the main office near the Student Store or you can contact her at 760-787-4015. You may also email her at cclaxton@ramonausd.net. The Ramona High School Gift/Cash Card Program sheet available at the high school — or via email from Claxton — has approximately 150 selections. Purchasing cards at the high school benefits a club, school activity, sport, or even the accounting office. It's your choice. For every $100 Albertsons or Stater Bros. card purchased, for example, the high school library, soccer team or academic league gets $5 or $6, respectively. Purchasing cards for other participating businesses in Ramona such as Sears, Catt Farm and Ranch Supply, Big 5, Hallmark, Stars Gas, Arco, La Cocina, Kritter Kamp, Kahoots, Ace Hardware and Yogurt Barn not only helps the businesses, most of whom employ Ramona residents, but benefits the school programs you choose. Sounds like a win-win. What do you think? Volume 127 • Number 43 425-A 10th Street, Ramona, California 92065 760/789-1350 • fax 760/789-4057 www.ramonasentinel.com • e-mail: news@ramonasentinel.com The Ramona Sentinel is a legally adjudicated award-winning newspaper. The Ramona Sentinel is published weekly at 425-A 10th Street, Ramona, CA 92065 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Ramona Sentinel, 425-A 10th Street,Ramona, CA 92065. Ramona Sentinel is owned by U-T Community Press. All rights reserved in compliance of Federal Copyright Act of 1978

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Sentinel Reader Opinion A Christmas birthday gift you will never regret While at High Valley Veterinary Hospital today (Dec. 6), I found posted this letter. All I could think was, what could I do? I hope this letter moves someone in Ramona, in the way it did to me, to help Ian find a home for the dogs he loves so much. If you have room in your heart this Christmas and room in your home, helping Ian will truly be a gift you will never regret This is a portion of Ian’s letter: My name is Ian Maidrand and I will turn 13 years old on Christmas Day. My birthday wish is to find a loving home for my two dogs, Destiny and Justified. These dogs are very special to me because they lived with my dad. Eleven months ago my dad suddenly passed away from a heart attack at age 45. It has been an extremely tough year for my dogs and me. We all miss him very much. This is why finding them a new home gives me such a heavy heart. Even though Destiny and Justified are very special dogs, they were the only dogs in the house and I feel strongly that a similar situation would be best for them and their happiness. I live in Ramona with my mom, and unfortunately the pets she has at her house do not get along with my two dogs and this has created a very stressful situation.

I had no choice in losing my dad, therefore it would make me happy knowing my two dogs are in a good home being well cared for. They are bonded and get separation anxiety when they are apart. Both dogs are healthy and up to date on all their shots. Their medical records are available upon request. It would mean the world to me if the new owner could send some pictures every now and then and I would be allowed to visit once in awhile. If you can make space in your heart and home for my dogs, please contact my mom, Kimberly McLellan, at 619-302-8696 or email milt1750@aol.com. K. Hashberger Ramona

Shop where they wish you Merry Christmas Now that December is here, I’d like to share an experience I had last Christmas Eve. Choosing to support our local businesses, I ducked into a Ramona store for a last-minute purchase. At the point of the sale, the young female cashier wished me a “Happy Holiday.” My mouth dropped open and I said, “If ever there was an appropriate time to wish a ‘Merry Christmas’ it would be now, on Christmas Eve.” She got flustered and told me that a couple of weeks prior

she was chewed out by a customer for wishing her a “Merry Christmas.” I said she shouldn’t let the minority of the politically correct rule over the majority of those who still celebrate Christmas. I walked out the exit and turned right back around and went in the entrance. I asked to speak to the manager. A gentleman came from the rear and I explained what happened. I stressed it was Christmas Eve for gosh sake. I got a generic response about “political correctness.” I got upset and said, “This is Ramona. We don’t need political correctness.” I told him if that’s how he felt, he wouldn’t be getting my business anymore. I came home and told my husband what happened. For this past year we have given our business to another business in Ramona. My point? This December, this Christmas season, support the businesses that haven’t caved in to political correctness. Support businesses that still honor the “reason for the season.” Shop where they wish you Merry Christmas. Sandy Hurlburt Ramona

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December 12, 2013

Ramona Sentinel

Our Town Calendar Thursdaydec. 12 RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. 760-788-5170. ARRIBA TEEN CENTER, 3 to 6 p.m., 1710 Montecito Road. More: 760-788-6443. TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB, 6 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St.

Fridaydec. 13 24-HOUR ADORATION, 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. Dec. 14, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 537 E St. All ages and non-Catholics as well as Catholics are welcome. More: 760-789-0583. PALOMAR HEALTH COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL for Ramona/Julian, 8:30 a.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. RAMONA LIBRARY, 1275 Main St. 760-788-5170. TOWN HALL BRIDGE CLUB, 10 a.m., Ramona Town Hall. SUPPORT GROUP, depressive or bipolar illnesses, 10 a.m., 323 Hunter St. GIVE SANTA A TOY, 6 to 8 p.m., Packards Coffee Shop, 680 Main St. Bring a new and unwrapped toy and get

your photo taken with Santa for free. Toys will benefit children at the Ramona Boys and Girls Club. 42ND ANNUAL WINTER SHOWCASE, 7 p.m., Ramona High School Performing Arts Wing, 1401 Hanson Lane. Presented by RHS Dance Productions. Theme: “A Haunted Holiday.” Tickets: $8 for adults, $5 for students with ID, free for children on laps. More: 760-787-4107. CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM HANUKKAH celebration, 7:30 p.m., San Diego Country Estates Rotunda, 16911 Gunn Stage Road. More: 760-789-2781.

saTurdaydec. 14 KIWANIS OF RAMONA, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. 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., 760-788-5170. ART FESTIVAL featuring 30 artists at three wineries (Vine-

OBITUARIES

Barbara Marie Soares Vanderveen 1935 – 2013

Barbara Vanderveen, 78, of Ramona passed away on December 4, 2013, with her beloved Robert at her bedside. She was born July 28, 1935, in Sacramento, California, and graduated from Elk Grove Union High School in 1952. She and Robert recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Barbara is survived by her husband, Robert; and three children, Susan

Vanessa Vanderveen of Ramona, Sandra Karleen Sked of Novato, CA, and Bob Vanderveen Jr. also of Ramona. She is also survived by her brother, James Soares; as well as many nieces, nephews and long-time friends. The Rosary will be recited on Friday evening, December 13, 2013, at 6pm at East Lawn Andrews & Greilich Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at 12 noon at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elk Grove with burial following at St. Mary’s Cemetery off Fruitridge Road in Sacramento. Bonham Bros & Stewart Mortuary is assisting the family in Ramona and East Lawn Andrews & Greilich is assisting the family in Sacramento. Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ ramonasentinel.

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yard Grant James, Turtle Rock Ridge, Ramona Ranch), noon to sunset. Free admission. More: 760-789-5555. DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS DINNER, 6 to 9 p.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. Traditional 1894 Christmas dinner of roast turkey and all the trimmings, live music, Charles Dickens Village theme, 1890s attire encouraged. Advance reservations only: 760-789-0574 or 760788-2509. 42ND ANNUAL WINTER SHOWCASE, 7 p.m., Ramo-

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poster of the president with a Hitler mustache is ridiculous. To equate Obama to a man who killed millions of Jews is insane. We have something called an election in this country. Why don’t you spend your time supporting someone who can win the next election? I pray that holiday travelers driving through Ramona do not get the wrong impression of this great town. It’s not the Ramona I know. Merry Christmas. Bob Murphy Ramona

Generosity keeps tradition going For more than three decades, Ramona United Methodist Church and the people of Ramona have gathered each November to help our friends and neighbors celebrate Thanksgiving as a community. We’ve given away thousands of free meals at the Ramona Community Center. This year’s Turkey Dinner was held on Sunday, Nov. 10. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who joined us in this exciting annual tradition. Dinner tickets ranged from $5 for children to $10 for adults on dinner day, but many meals were distributed free to needy families and individuals, thanks to your generous donations, and as a result more people were fed. Your donations contributed to the cost of these complimentary meals and we truly appreciate your generosity. We are a community that certainly pulls together. What a marvelous community. Thank you for your generosity and assistance. We

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CHRISTMAS CANTATA, “The Heart of Christmas,” 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., First Congregational Church, 404 Eighth St. Sacred Arts Director Sue Trukken will lead a choir of church and community singers in Pepper Choplin’s new Christmas cantata. Musical

styles from blues to bluegrass and from melodic to traditional. More: 760-789-3348. ART FESTIVAL See Dec. 14. BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE, 4:15 p.m., First Congregational Church, 404 Eighth St. Open to everyone, the service is designed for those who may be feeling more blue than joyful during the holiday season. CAR SHOW, 3 to 5 p.m., Albertsons parking lot. CHRISTMAS SOCIAL, 4 to 7 p.m., Ramona Town Hall,

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Toys for Tots gets help from many Congratulations to organizers of the Toys for Toys and Anne and Martin Wood and Delkin Devices employees and the United States Marines. Congratulations to the Ramona community who supported Toy for Tots and

all the people who flew in from near and far for the event. Thanks for the super delicious chili and awardwinning hamburgers, and all of this is done with a lot of Christmas cheer. What fun! Thanks to Kevin Scanlan for using one of his many military trucks and generators for the event. The bottom line is some child will have a new toy or bike who would otherwise be left off Santa’s list. How nice. Newspaper has covered some bad stories of late. This story is all good. Ramona is richer having

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ercise at 9 a.m., Pinochle at 9 a.m., Bridge at 12:30 p.m., Santa Ysabel trip at 1 p.m. Menu Thursday, Dec. 12: Meatloaf and gravy, baked potato, spinach, peaches. Friday, Dec. 13: Fish taco, refried beans, Mexican rice, fresh kiwi. Monday, Dec. 16: Omelet, sausage and Tater Tot casserole with biscuit and gravy, tropical fruit cup. Tuesday, Dec. 17: Chili with meat, cheese and onions, cornbread and honey, pears, salad and tomatoes. Wednesday, Dec. 18: Pork chops, apple celery stuffing, green beans and tomatoes, applesauce. 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, call 760-789-0440.

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•Male, 34, arrested, 1600 block Montecito Road, suspected of disorderly conduct: lodging without consent. •Male, 28, arrested, 700 A Street, suspected of transporting controlled substance, possession of controlled substance for sale, use/under the influence of controlled substance, obstruct/resist peace officer/emergency medical technician, and driving while license is suspended or revoked. •Female, 20, victim of contempt of court: violation of protective order, 23500 block Carmena Road. •Female, 62, arrested, 1900 block Main Street, suspected of battery on an officer/emergency technician. •Female, 30, arrested, 1600 block Main Street, suspected of shoplifting from Stater Bros. and willful cruelty to a child without injury. Wednesday, Dec. 4 •Male, arrested, 3000 block, Ketuul Unnyaa Way, suspected of vandalism to utility vehicle, exhibiting firearm and battery.

•Vandalism, 24800 block Humiston Way. Tuesday, Dec. 3 •Spousal/cohabitant abuse with minor injury, 1700 block La Brea Street. •Vandalism to vehicle, $400 or less, 1600 block Main Street. •Female, 72, victim of family disturbance, 400 block South 14th Street. Miscellaneous vandalism to Quail Run Apartments. •Commercial burglary of $300 wheels and $200 worth of tools, 1600 block Wilson Road. •Male, 29, arrested, 600 block 14th Street, suspected of battery to spouse/exspouse/date. •Vandalism to two vehi-

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Library hosts holiday celebration Thursday Ramona Library will host a ‘Tis the Season Holiday Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. Crafts, face painting and pictures with Santa Claus will be part of the festivities. Entertainment will be provided by Ramona High School Concert and Chamber Choir, and Full Measure Carolers. For more information, call 760-788-5270. The library is at 1275 Main St.

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Boys State teaches more than a classroom ever could, say two veterans By PIXIE SULSER It is often said that experience is the best teacher. And according to Ramona High School seniors Garrett Wilcox and Nicholas Ducharme, their experiences at the 2013 Boys State Conference held at Sacramento State University and sponsored by the American Legion taught them more about “the intricacies of government in an in-depth way that no classroom ever could.” “The hands-on experience of both being a full citizen, in the voting atmosphere and a politician in the election atmosphere allowed all participants to view government from the inside,” said Wilcox. “It gave me a new respect for

all candidates up for election.” Ducharme added that the entire week’s experience made him realize how essential voting is and how little power an individual politician actually has. “It is important that people be informed of matters that involve their interests so that they can be involved in their government.” Both young men were nominated for participation in Boys State conference during their junior year of high school by their U.S. history teacher, Robin Brainard. Along with six other nominees, Wilcox and Ducharme were interviewed by Ramona American Legion Post members Mike Thwe-

Silent auction to brighten Christmas for some For the third year, Alexavia Zetterberg, 9, will hold a silent auction featuring baskets filled with items from local stores during the Christmas Social at Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St., from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. Proceeds will buy gifts for Ramona families who can't afford a good Christmas, she said. Zetterberg will deliver the gifts the week of Christmas.

Pictured are delegates from the Boys State city of Crocker City. Garrett Wilcox, one of the two Ramona delegates, is in the back row, third from the right, with the sunglasses. att, David Gaines and Mi- dents from all over Califor- activities including legischael Workman. nia represented one state, lative sessions and court “We are looking for but were then divided into proceedings. young men who carry a five counties and twenWilcox and Ducharme 3.5 or better GPA, present ty-five cities, explained held several positions themselves well in dress, Ducharme. Throughout within their respective “lohave solid communica- the week, the participants cal governments.” Both tion skills and demonstrate examined the rights, privi- were attorneys, which rea good grasp on politics leges and responsibilities quired them to pass the and current events,” said of citizenship as it pertains Boys State Bar Exam. WilThweatt. “All transporta- to the structure of city, cox was also county corotion to the event and lodg- county and state govern- ner and public administraing while the young men ments. tor for his county known are attending Boys State is The delegates took on as Haley County. Duchapaid for by the post.” the roles of government of- rme campaigned and was The entire delegate pop- ficials at various levels and elected to one of the seven ulation of over 1,000 stu- participated in a variety of seats as a State Supreme

Court justice, which he describes as “fascinating.” Each young man said he returned from his experience with a greater understanding of the processes and procedures of reallife government and the responsibilities of being a citizen. Additionally, “We got a taste of dorm life in college,” said Wilcox. “Living away at college won’t be such a shock after being at Boys State.” College is on the horizon for both high school stand-outs. Wilcox’s top choices include California Institute of Technology and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with career plans of becoming a spotter plane pilot for the fire department or a geologist. Ducharme’s dream college is Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and he has his eyes on a career in research. Before beginning his college experience, he will serve a twoyear mission as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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District offers early-start kindergarten to children who will be 5 by February Ramona Unified School District is accepting applications for its Early Start Kindergarten program, which allows early entry into kindergarten for children who will be 5 years old by February 2014. The program is offered during the second semester only. This year’s second semester will be from Jan. 27 through June 4. Upon completion of early-start kindergarten, the children attend a full year of regular kindergarten the following year at their school of residence. The program was held at Ramona Elementary and James Dukes Elementary last year, but the district will consider offering it at the school sites with the highest number of eligible student applications. Students may request any school location, but some students may be assigned to a family’s second request if their first choice does not have enough applications to warrant offering the program.

The district will consider offering the program at the following school sites: •Barnett Elementary, 760-787-3500 •Hanson Elementary, 760-787-2100 •James Dukes Elementary, 760-7885067 •Mt. Woodson Elementary, 760-7885120 •Ramona Elementary, 760-787-4400 Any school location may be requested, regardless of a family’s home address. No transportation will be available through the district. The program will not accept transfers of students who are enrolled in a regular kindergarten program in the district this year. Space is limited. The deadline to request enrollment is Wednesday, Jan 8. Requests for enrollment are available at all elementary school offices in the district and at the district office at 720 Ninth St. Applications should be returned to the school of desired attendance. Anyone with questions may contact one of the schools listed or the district office at 760-787-2012.

Ramona Library, along with all branches in the San Diego County Library system, are challenging residents to participate in a reading program and earn prizes. The Winter Reading Challenge will continue until Jan. 11. All ages are invited to participate.

A prize will be awarded for reading four books and a second prize will be given for reading four more. E-books and audiobooks also count. To sign up, visit Ramona Library at 1275 Main St. For more information, visit www.sdcl. org or call 760-788-5270.

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Assisted living lodge strives to create homey environment By JESSICA KING Off a dirt road, in the rural nooks and crannies of southwestern Ramona, is a new business striving to make elderly residents feel at home. It’s called Ramona Senior Lodge and is a six-bed assisted living facility for the elderly. The lodge, which sits at 15855 Marmac Drive, is the brainchild of longtime San Diego resident Serena Nelson, now a Ramona resident. Nelson has been in the nursing profession for the

past five years, but she also has a background in property management. With the lodge’s opening, Nelson merges her two passions into one — entrepreneurship and caregiving. “It’s just a really homey environment — non-institutional, I guess you could say,” she said of the lodge. “Every window has a view of flowers or trees, no matter where you are in the house.” Nelson lives on-site in a small home behind the property’s centerpiece 3,500-square-foot main

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house. The main house is where guests reside, along with a second on-site manager, who works closely with Nelson as a caregiver and property manager. The house was built in 1984 by a registered nurse who hosted hospice care patients. Nelson bought the property a year and a half ago, and in August finished the necessary licensing requirements to open Ramona Senior Lodge to its first guest. As an independent and assisting living facility, lodge guests are not confined to hospital beds or strict daily schedules. Instead, they are provided meals, help with remembering to take their medicines, rides to doctors’ appointments or other outings, and a general looking-out for. The lodge is set up to host two guests per each of its three guest bedrooms. Though they vary in size, each bedroom is decked out with brand new furniture, a flat screen TV and direct access to a full

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Ramona Senior Lodge owner Serena Nelson and manager Robin Ziegler prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon on Monday to mark the lodge’s membership in Ramona Chamber of Commerce. bathroom. In addition, the house features several common areas for guests to share, including a cozy den, kitchen and in-home gym. Outside, there’s a swimming pool, a garden in the making, and horses. As the lodge fills up, Nelson said she plans to offer guests a full range of rehabilitation services from yoga and water exercises to equine therapy and massage. Guests will also be treat-

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Town Hall directors invite public to celebrate Christmas this weekend in traditional style Ramona Town Hall is decked out for Christmas awaiting, its weekend guests. The second annual Traditional 1894 Christmas Dinner will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and a Christmas Social is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets for the Dec. 14 dinner are $65 per person, with only a few remaining, and admission to the Christmas Social on Dec. 15 is free. Charles Dickens villages courtesy of Gerow Pinkford, owner of the Turkey Inn, are a key part of the holiday decorations to help make good on the Dickens of a Christmas theme. “This is going to be a beautiful historical evening with delicious turkey dinner, auction, violin music, Grand piano music, All Elementary Choir and locally poured wines,” said Sharon Davis, honorary mayor whose main task is raising money for Town Hall upkeep and restoration. “Emphasis will be on Charles Dickens and his works. Hun-

dreds of Charles Dickens villages will be on display in a winter wonderland setting.” The dinner will reflect the first Christmas dinner of roasted turkey in Town Hall 119 years ago, said Davis. A no-host bar will feature wine donated by Schwaesdall Winery and beer. The Dickens Village displays will be showcased on Sunday, and there will be Christmas caroling and light refreshments. The late Augustus and Martha Barnett donated Ramona Town Hall at 729 Main St. to the townspeople of Ramona, then Nuevo, on Washington’s birthday, Feb. 22, 1894. The adobe building served as the town’s first library, first movie theater, first high school, first bank, dance hall, justice court, and the birthplace of several of Ramona’s service groups, including the chamber of commerce, the Masons, and the volunteer fire department. For more information about the weekend events, see www.ramonatownhall.com.

42nd Annual Winter Showcase to feature ‘A Haunted Holiday’ Ramona High School Dance Productions students promise an evening of music and dancing when they stage “A Haunted Holiday,” the school’s 42nd Annual Winter Showcase, on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14. Their poetic invitation reads: All are invited to this joyous affair, Where music and dancing fill the air. A night of entertainment is the reason, To spin, jump and leap into the holiday season. Winter Showcase will be in Ramona High’s Performing Arts Wing, starting at 7 both evenings. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students with identification. Children on laps will be admitted free. There is reserved seating only. Tickets are on sale during lunch in the Dance Room. Tickets also will be available at the door. For more information, call 760-787-4107.

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By JENNA KUBIAK Ramona High School Royal Alliance Band and Color Guard just finished one of the most successful seasons the band has ever had, bringing home 15 first-place trophies, two second-place trophies and two third-place trophies this year. When asked about the progress the band has made since the beginning of the season, band director and music teacher Daniel James said, “This season was really significant for the band. “It was really strong in general. We had a strong sophomore and senior class. I was very impressed with the show level, specifically the musicality and how musical the band made it sound.” Commenting on the progress the band has made since

he started working at Ramona High, James said, “The first year I started teaching, the band was finishing fourth or fifth place, maybe third. Things really progressed in my third year, and we were winning first place trophies by that time. From there on, the progress was consistent. This past year has been unique due to the number of first-place trophies we have earned. I’m also really proud of how far the color guard has come. This year they outnumbered the band with the amount of first place trophies they earned.” The field show for this year was titled “Stars: A Tribute to America.” Many may have had a chance to view the show at one of the home football games this year. The show featured melodies from “America the Beauti-

ful,” “Star Spangled Banner” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Visual concepts were incorporated into the show to contribute to the theme. Four backdrops were set behind the band with pictures of stars, an eagle, a field of grain and soldiers. During the opening number, the band formed a “parade band” block while playing “Star Spangled Banner.” A color guard member acted as a parade drum major. The band also made drill formations resembling stars. During the ballad, or “slow feature,” the band made a “scatter drill,” swaying back and forth as if being moved by a breeze. Color guard member ShanSee BAND page 15

Bands to stage Winter Concert on Dec. 18 Ramona High School musicians will host their annual winter concert featuring the symphonic band, jazz bands and color guard in the Performing Arts Wing, 1401 Hanson Lane, on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature selections from “The Nutcracker,” music from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Alfred Reed’s arrangement of “Greensleeves,” and “Santa Baby” showcasing vocalist Brenna Brean, also an RHS student.

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place for parade competition. The color guard earned first place for parade and field competition. At the Mira Mesa Invitational Tournament, the band earned the Morning Sweepstakes award and also earned first place for parade competition. The color guard and percussion also earned first place. At the Vista Invitational competition, band, percussion and color guard all earned first-place trophies. At the Ramona Riverside Southwest Regional Field Tournament, the band earned third place. The color guard earned second place. This year, the band signed up for the SCSBOA championships. The top 12 bands in each di-

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cellent sportsmanship,” she said. “Beyond that, our show really moved people and produced a very patriotic feeling.” At this competition, the student leaders were interviewed by a KUSI reporter after receiving the awards. At the Rancho Buena Vista Premier Tournament, the band and color guard both earned first place. The band also participates in competitions that include a band review, or a competitive parade. The parade march this year was the “Washington Post” by John Philip Sousa. At the Mount Carmel Tournament of Bands, the Ramona band earned first place for field competition and second

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divisions, but may be occasionally awarded to bands in the lower divisions. The band started the season at the Scripps Ranch Rising Star Field Tournament. The band came home with an Auxiliary Sweepstakes trophy, first place band, third place percussion, and “Spirit of the Tournament” award, given to bands based on the audience’s connection with the music they play, and the emotions and nuances in the music. Lilia Baldauf, assistant drum major, was one of the student leaders who received the award. “After we received the award, I felt really proud of the band because they worked so hard and had ex-

From page 14 tel Newman performed a sion, the second highest of six dance solo, while the rest of divisions in the circuit. At marching band tournathe color guard held tall, gold flags resembling the “amber ments, the band and color waves of grain,” creating an guard each earn a score. The effect of someone walking band is judged on music efthrough a field of grain. At fect, music performance, the end of the show, the color visual effect and visual, the guard and a few band mem- drill formations themselves. bers pulled out large red and Sometimes a percussion white streamers to create an judge is present at tournaAmerican flag on the field, ments to give the percussion while the band formed the a separate score. Sweepstakes awards also flag’s “stars,” creating a stunmay be awarded by earning ning visual effect. The band attended seven the highest score in a divitournaments this season sion, or earning the highest in the Southern California score for a certain portion, School Band and Orchestra such as visual effect. Sweep(SCSBOA) circuit. The band stakes awards are only awardcompetes in the “2A” divi- ed to bands in the higher

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Girls basketball crushes Steele Canyon 66-23 By BILL TAMBURRINO The Bulldog girls basketball team improved its record to 2-1 by beating Steele Canyon after a loss to San Marcos in the San Diego County Classic Tournament. Ramona thrilled the crowd in its home opener against Steele Canyon by playing basic Lady Bulldog basketball. Coach Dan Marshall’s chargers used a blanketing defense and a fast break offense to put the game away in the first period by jumping to a 20-2 lead in a 66-23 win. From then on Marshall substituted liberally as every Lady Bulldog except the injured Kylee Scheib scored and recorded a rebound to the win. Katherine Mauldin led all scorers with 19 points and all rebounders with

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five rebounds and 1 point. The Lady Dawgs lost on the road to San Marcos 67-62. Ramona got off to a 17-11 lead in the

first quarter. However, San Marcos rallied in the second stanza to out-score Ramona 21-13 and took a 32-30 lead at intermission.

The game remained close in the third period as the girls took a 45-41 lead See GIRLS BASKETBALL on page 20

Wrestling opens with big victory By BILL TAMBURRINO

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Kailey Hill, Katherine Mauldin and Ashlyn Savage apply pressure on defense against Steele Canyon in a 6623 win.

eight boards. Ashlyn Savage grabbed seven boards and scored 3 points. Kailey Hill scored 8 and grabbed five. Micaela Fields scored 5. Christina Barrameda ran the offense from the point guard position and contributed 4 points as the first string players got the big lead and then gave support to their teammates

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The era of wrestling coach David Tomaino opened with a big crowd and a big win in the Dawg House when the Bulldogs beat Steele Canyon High School 41-30 on Dec. 4. “Two football players (EJ Schmidt and Raul Briseno) who only had four days of practice both posted come-from-behind wins. Cameron Hakala came from behind to force an overtime against one of their best wrestlers. That is pure heart,” said an elated Tomaino immediately af-

ter the victory. The match opened with Logan White (120) and Vince Adair (126) recording pins to give the Dawgs a 12-0 lead. White had the fastest fall by pinning his man in 1:10. Blake Hakala lost a decision in the 132 bout. Cameron Hakala (138) trailed 1-4 going into the final two minutes and rallied at the buzzer to tie Ryan Maynard and send the bout to overtime before losing by decision. The Dawgs led 12-6. Arturo Osario (145) then put on a clinic and won

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code. D051, Chris Galindo, 10x10 F186, Maggie Brown, 5x5 H001, Donald Tate, 10x10 THE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL ITEMS at an ONLINE auction at: www.StorageBattles.com sale by competitive bidding starting on December 10, 2013 through January 1, 2014. BIDDING WILL END ON JANUARY 1, 2014 @ 3:00 P.M. 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. COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ONLINE BIDS. Ramona Self Storage fka Olympic Public Storage 118 12th Street Ramona, CA 92065 760-789-2055 12/12 & 12/19/2013. R2718 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 12-0080331 Doc ID #000144896942005N Title Order No. 12-0144131 Investor/Insurer No. 0122515059 APN No. 288622-17-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/09/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by KELLY D CRUZ, AND HENRY R CRUZ, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/09/2006 and recorded 6/15/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0425793, in Book N/A, Page 14364, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, will sell on 01/06/2014 at 10:30AM, At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 25609 BELLEMORE

December 12, 2013 DRIVE, RAMONA, CA, 920654703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $594,167.33. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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 a 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 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 1-800-2818219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 12-0080331. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATED: 12/26/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4432290 12/12/2013, 12/19/2013, 12/26/2013. R2717 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-032426 Fictitious Business Name(s): APL Fasteners and Abrasives

Located at: 1763 Walnut St., Ramona, CA, 92065, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was 10/31/2012. This business is hereby registered by the following: Alex Lumpkins, 1763 Walnut St., Ramona, CA 92065. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/18/2013. Alex Lumpkins. R2714. Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-032010 Fictitious Business Name(s): Auntie Peg’s Copper Kettle Candy Company Located at: 16202 Dartolo Rd., Ramona, CA, 92065, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was Jan/1/2004. This business is hereby registered by the following: Peggy J. Johnson, 16202 Dartolo Rd., Ramona, CA 92065. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/13/2013. Peggy J. Johnson. R2713. Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-032896 Fictitious Business Name(s): Ramona Golf Carts Located at: 2245 Robertson St., Ramona, CA, 92065, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was 11/22/2013. This business is hereby registered by the following: Matt Pearson, 2245 Robertson St., Ramona, CA 92065. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/22/2013. Matt Pearson. R2712. Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-032764 Fictitious Business Name(s): Homeowners Handyman Service Located at: 14750 Gail Park Ln., Poway, CA, 92064, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Richard Jesse, 14750 Gail Park Lane, Poway, CA 92064. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/21/2013. Richard Jesse. R2710. Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 2013 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Civil Division PETITION OF: MARTINA DeJESUS ASHLOCK ALVAREZ DUGAN for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2013-00076391-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MARTINA DeJESUS ASHLOCK ALVAREZ DUGAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name MARTINA DeJESUS ASHLOCK ALVAREZ DUGAN to Proposed Name JESSICA MARTINA DUGAN. 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: Jan 03, 2014 Time: 8:30 AM Dept 52. 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: Nov. 20, 2013. Robert J. Trentacosta Judge of the Superior Court R2707. Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-032579 Fictitious Business Name(s): The Creative Vine Located at: 24250 Compadre Way, Ramona, CA, 92065, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Barbara Blankenbaker, 24250 Compadre Way, Ramona, CA 92065. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/19/2013. Barbara Blankenbaker. R2706. Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-030838 Fictitious Business Name(s): Castle Creek Farms Located at: 967 Cedar St., Ramona, CA, 92065, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Thomas J. Lewis, 967 Cedar St., Ramona, CA 92065. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 10/30/2013. Thomas J. Lewis. R2705. Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 2013 Trustee Sale No. 13417 Loan No. ANDRADE Title Order No. 95506333 APN 327-110-21 TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/21/2000. 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 12/20/2013 at 10:00 AM, ACTION FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/24/2000 as Document No. 2000-0451768 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: EDWARD ANDRADE A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, MILTON N. STENSTADVOLD AND BARBARA STENSTANVOLD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUHT, RANGE 1 EAST, SAN BERANARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, DESCRIED AS FOLLOWS, BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE THEREOF, 400 FEET OT THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE RETRACING WESTERLY 400 FEET TO SAID NORTHWESTERLY CORNER; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 8, A DISTANCE OF 450 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE A DISTANCE OF 408 FEET TO A POINT DISTANT 368 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE TRUST POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY 368 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. 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: VACANT LAND. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $45,291.04 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714)573-1965 or (619) 704-1090 or visit this Internet Web site www. priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 13417. 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: 11/18/13 ACTION FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. 7839 UNIVERSITY

AVENUE SUITE 211 LA MESA, CA 91942 (619) 704-1090 AUTOMATED SALES LINE (714)573-1965 priorityposting. com JAMES M ALLEN, JR., CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER P1071698 11/28, 12/5, 12/12/2013. R2704 APN: 288-200-26-00 TS No: CA08000973-13-1 TO No: 8333544 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 16, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 23, 2013 at 10:00 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 sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on March 25, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0244759 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement recorded on March 21, 2011 as Instrument Number 2011-0147940 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by CHARLES A JIMENEZ AND GINA L JIMENEZ HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for SUNTRUST 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: 24241 WATT 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 $554,476.90 (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

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bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 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, CA08000973-13-1. 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 18, 2013 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA08000973-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Lupe Tabita, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 TRUSTEE CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1071521 11/28, 12/5, 12/12/2013. R2703 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-032064 Fictitious Business Name(s): Correcaminos Vineyard Located at: 1934 Pamo Road, Ramona, CA, 92065, San Diego County. Mailing Address: same. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The first day of business was 8/28/2013. This business is hereby registered by the following: Rancho Correcaminos, LLC, 1934 Pamo Road, Ramona, CA 92065, California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/14/2013. Susan Robinson, Manager. R2702. Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 2013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0037436 Doc ID #000909994362005N Title Order No. 10-8-146486 Investor/ Insurer No. 0 APN No. 285-01265-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/05/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT

20 20 Ramona Ramona Sentinel Sentinel designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15839 MUSSEY GRADE ROAD, RAMONA, CA, 920657441. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $455,354.61. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession

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or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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 a 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 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 1-800-2818219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 10-0037436. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATED: 06/19/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4429204 11/28/2013, 12/05/2013, 12/12/2013. R2701 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-031888 Fictitious Business Name(s): C. A. Highfill Aviation Services Located at: 25188 Poderio Dr., Ramona, CA, 92065, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business was 11/11/2013. This business is hereby registered by the following: Clay Highfill, 25188 Poderio Dr., Ramona, CA 92065. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/13/2013. Clay Highfill. R2698. Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 2013

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A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RONALD PARKS, AN CYNTHIA PARKS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/05/2005 and recorded 4/12/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0297380, in Book N/A, Page 1056, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, will sell on 01/03/2014 at 9:00AM, Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, Auction.com Room at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common

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Boys soccer plays 7 games in 5 days By JOE NAIMAN Ramona High School’s boys soccer team played seven matches in a five-day period from Dec. 3 to 7. The Bulldogs opened their season Dec. 3 with a 3-0 road win over Mar Vista before playing six Imperial Valley Tournament games in three days. “We are the walking wounded right now, but everybody got plenty of playing time including the reserve players. It was a nice team bonding experience,” coach Michael Jordan said of the tournament. Ramona reached the tournament semifinals and posted a 1-2-3 record, giving the Bulldogs a season record of two wins, two losses, and three draws. Last year’s team finished 20-3-3, including a loss in the CIF Division II quarterfinals. “This is not last year’s team,” Jordan said. “Each player needs to figure out their part.” Ramona lost seven starters from 201213, and David Soto is the only returning starting defender. Soto, Brandon Chavez, Tanarat Crowe, and Jesus Moreno were the defenders who contributed to Ramona’s shutout win to open the season. Starting goalkeeper Jesse Bonilla needed to make only one save while Tony Alba made two saves during the Mariners’ offensive emphasis in the final seven minutes. The Bulldogs were also without their top scorers from last year. “We were kind of wondering where our offensive production was going to come from and who was going to step up,” Jordan said. Varsity newcomers Carlos Morales and Mason Pierce stepped up in the first half with Pierce’s assist leading to Morales’ goal and a 1-0 halftime lead for the Bulldogs. In the second half, Brandon Duarte scored on a direct kick, and Ramona closed out the scoring on a goal by Dillon Alwan with an assist from Alejandro Rodriguez. The Imperial Valley Tournament was g

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into the final eight minutes. San Marcos held on to win. Mauldin led all scorers with 21 points. The junior forward also collected eight boards. Barrameda turned in her first double double of the season. The senior guard scored 19 points and grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds. Hill and Kylee Scheib each scored 9 points. Hill grabbed eight boards and Scheib hauled down g

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Thomas Finch recorded a pin in 3:42 in the 152 bout. EJ Schmidt made the most of his four practices and staged a comefrom-behind overtime decision in the 160 bout. Ramona was cruising with a 26-6 lead. Then the strength of the Steele Canyon line-up stepped up. Alex Gomez (170), Austin Koch (182) and Cisco Carter (195) all lost by fall and all of a sudden Ramona had a 2-point lead, 26-24. Briseno (220) changed the momentum and came from behind to record a 6-4

hosted by Central High School of El Centro. Ramona’s first opponent Dec. 5 was El Centro’s Southwest High School. The Eagles scored the game’s first goal. “We responded and came back,” Jordan said. Duarte’s shot was saved by Southwest’s goalkeeper, but sophomore Angel Zepeda was in position for the rebound and scored. The game ended with a 1-1 score. Ramona’s other Dec. 5 game was against Brawley High School. The game was a scoreless tie. Ramona played Palo Verde of Blythe to a 1-1 tie in the teams’ first Dec. 6 game. Italian exchange student Filippo Rallo converted a pass from Alwan into a goal from a sliding position, but the Yellow Jackets tied the game on a penalty kick. Ramona’s other Dec. 6 game was a 2-1 loss to Central. The Spartans took the initial lead, Duarte scored the equalizer, and Central scored the winning goal on a penalty kick. The win gave Central the top pool play finish and a bye into the semifinals. Ramona began play Dec. 7 with a quarterfinal match against Palo Verde. In the rematch against the Yellow Jackets, Duarte scored a hat trick in Ramona’s 5-0 victory. Zepeda and Gaspar Aparicio scored Ramona’s other two goals. Bonilla and Alba played one half apiece in the nets. Ramona’s Dec. 7 semifinal against Central was played in high winds. The Spartans won the coin toss and chose to have their back to the wind in the first half. Jordan responded with a formation utilizing four defenders, five midfielders, and one forward. “You couldn’t do anything with the wind,” he said. The first half was scoreless, but a breakaway goal in the second half gave Central a 1-0 victory. Ramona hosts El Camino in Friday night’s game, which is the Bulldogs’ annual Fan Night recognition. From page 16

seven rebounds. Ashlyn Savage and Chiara Mattern rounded out the scoring with 2 points apiece. “We played hard in both games this week. When a reserve entered the game she stepped up and played hard. We still have plenty of room for improvement but our attitude and energy is great and will allow us to get to where we want to be,” said Marshall. From page 16

decision. Trae Rodriguez won the heavy weight bout by forfeit and the Dawgs led 35-24. With two bouts remaining in the match, Steele Canyon could win the match with two pins or tie it with a pin and technical fall. Jordan Castro (106) clinched the match by pinning Anthony Lopez in 1:30. In the final bout Beau Bailey (115) lost by fall. The Bulldog wrestlers go on the road with tourneys and non-league meets until Jan. 16.

December 12, 2013

Ramona Sentinel

Two football players selected All CIF Team awards presented at varsity banquet By BILL TAMBURRINO

ties. Travis Kerchner was named to the team as a linebacker and Tanner S. “T-Bone” Williams was selected as a defensive lineman. Both also received several honors at the Dec. 8 Ramona High School var-

sity football banquet. Kerchner was selected as the Bulldogs’ 2013 Most ValuTwo Bulldog football able Player and was a team players were selected to captain. Williams was the All San Diego County named the team’s DefenCIF football team. The sive Player of the Year and team is composed of the was also a team captain. best of the best players In addition, both playfrom every division in San ers were named by the Diego and Imperial CounU-T San Diego as 2013 Fall Scholar Athletes. Other honors at the football banquet included recognizing captains Patrick Hastings, Christian Drews and Trae Rodriguez. Mike Hoover received the Offensive Lineman of the Year award. Raul Briseno was selected as the Sentinel photo/Bill Tamburrino 2013 Defensive Travis Kerchner, who was selected All CIF and the 2013 Ramona Lineman of the High School Football Most Valuable Player, speaks at the Bulldog Year. Hastings football banquet.

Girls water polo starts season with 2 wins, 3 losses at tournament

and Drews were voted as the Most Inspirational Players. Keyshaun Crichlow was honored as the Most Improved Defensive Player. Brandon Gansch was selected as the Most Improved Offensive Player. Sean Stemm and Karl Sapper were the Defensive Scout Team Players of the Year. Jesus Cabrera and Justin Martinez were the Offensive Scout Team Players of the Year. The Offensive Player of the Year went to Marco Cobian. Tyler Vargas was the Special Teams Player of the Year. Matt Lawler, who has a 4.21 GPA, and Karl Sapper, who has a 4.41 GPA, were the Scholar Athletes of the Year. Garrett Dart received the Ryan Morgan Character and Class Coaches Award which goes to the player who makes coaching a joy and a rewarding job. Rheynard Morgan polls the coaches and makes the final decision on the recipient.

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Ramona High School’s girls water polo team opened its 2013-14 season with two wins and three losses in the Dec. 5-7 Benson Tournament played in Orange County. “I thought it was a good tournament for us,” said coach Donnie Williams. "I'm happy with it." Ramona’s Dec. 5 and 6 matches were played at Valencia High School in Fullerton. The Bulldogs’ Dec. 7 contests were at Esperanza High School in Yorba Linda. Valencia was Ramona’s opponent in the Bulldogs’ tournament opener Dec. 5. Ramona prevailed by a 16-4 margin. Cassie Bernas led the Bulldogs with five goals against Valencia. Jocelyn Schwegler placed three shots into the net. Paulina Bernd, Tatiana LloydDotta, and Holly Smith each scored twice. Ashlee

Holabird and Serena Lopez each scored their first varsity goal. Ramona goalkeeper Morgan Wallace made eight saves against Valencia. Bernd had five steals and Bernas added four steals. Josie Ward contributed a field block. The Bulldogs’ second Dec. 5 game was a 17-6 loss to Yorba Linda. Yorba Linda scored the game’s first three goals and led 5-1 after one period and 7-3 at halftime. Ramona’s goals included Daniella Talento’s first varsity score. Ramona’s only Dec. 6 game was against Cerritos, who scored the game’s first three goals and had a 7-2 lead after the first quarter. Six of those goals were scored by one player. “We were struggling to try to make sure that person was covered,” Williams said. The score was 8-4 at See WATER POLO on page 22

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New look, new faces for Bulldog boys basketball By BILL TAMBURRINO The Bulldog varsity basketball team will have a new look and plenty of new faces in 2013-2014. Last season coach David Reichner carried 10 players for most of the season. This year the third-year coach will carry 15 Bulldog hoopsters. Only four players return from last year’s 1015 team that went 4-6 in Valley League play, an improvement from the 2011 team that went 8-18 and 1-9 in the Palomar League. Reichner’s roundballers hope to post their first winning record since back-toback winning campaigns under Ken Scheib in 2009 and 2010. Reichner hopes to guide the Dawgs to the playoffs for the first time since 2010. Under the new playoff format Ramona’s basketball team will be competing for a berth in the CIF Division III playoffs. Ramona only returns four players with varsity experience. Two seniors

return from last year’s team. Scott Stransky returns at guard. He averaged 7.7 points per game and 1.8 assists and 1.8 rebounds a game. Riley Hubbard is a guard/forward and averaged 2.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. Tanner “TBone” Williams is making his varsity debut as a senior at power forward. Colton Harris is the tallest player on the team at 6’7” and is a post player. The lone junior returner is guard Christian Dominguez who came up for six games at the end of last season. Dominguez averaged 1.5 points and 1.3 rebounds a game coming off the bench. Junior Anthony Silvaggio adds size to the roster as a 6’5” forward. Reichner and the Dawgs will open the season in the Mt. Miguel Tournament, which has teams from Divisions I, III and IV, and then they will play in the Tri City Tournament. There are three sophomores on the squad.

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Marco Cobian returns after lettering as a freshman. Cobian averaged 6.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game and had 35 steals on defense. Ben Siets and Calvin Harris are first year varsity players. Reichner has five freshmen, who played on last season’s 11-1 Olive Peirce Middle School team, listed on the varsity. Under the tutelage of Jim Root, the team advanced to the North County finals and took second place. As seventh-graders they advanced to the semifinals. The five frosh are: Evan Reichner, Jake Newman, g

Logan Knudson, Blake Siets and Austin Pierce. “We played in five tournaments in the off season and our five freshmen played in over 50 varsity games. It was great experience for them. This is the best group of players I have coached. They work hard and they believe in our offense and our defense and hang on every word. That makes coaching fun,” said Reichner. The Dawgs will play in two tournaments before the new year and then three weeks of non-league games to get ready for league action.

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GOLF SCHOLARSHIP—Ramona High School senior Ryan Graf signs a letter of intent to attend and play golf for the University of Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. The Cascades won the 2013 Canadian National Championship in both mens and womens golf. Graf is pictured with his parents, Sue and Dan Graf, as he signs his letter in the athletic office at Ramona High School.

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halftime, and the Bulldogs narrowed the deficit to 10-8 by the end of the third quarter. The game was tied at 1010 with four minutes left in the fourth period. Cerritos took an 11-10 lead before Bernas scored to tie the game once again. Cerritos scored the 12-11 game’s final goal on a power play with 10 seconds remaining. Bernas had seven goals against Cerritos while Kaylin vanTol scored her first varsity goal. Mira Costa High School was Ramona’s first Dec. 7 opponent as well as the winner of that 14-3 game. The team stayed at the Embassy Suites in Brea, and about 4:50 a.m. the fire alarm went off, forcing the team out of

the building for approximately an hour. The Bulldogs were more alert for the day’s second game, which was the first ever between Ramona and Anaheim’s Segerstrom High School. The score was 3-3 after the first period. “Then we started doing a little bit better on the counterattacks,” said Williams. Ramona had an 11-5 halftime lead and a 13-7 cushion after the third quarter. The final score was 15-4. “The tournament was good,” Williams said. “We were working some things out together.” The Bulldogs have a road game Thursday at Carlsbad.

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west side so rain will run down into the creek instead of flowing into a nearby driveway, said Lytle. Among those assisting DPW with the manual labor are men and women

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This photo from February 2012 shows how people dug out an area under the bridge to create a place to live.

who are working off court fines by serving on crews through a program with the county probation department. The concrete area under the bridge is covered with graffiti. Lytle said she hopes to paint over the graffiti this week. Lt. James Bovet of the sheriff’s Ramona station said he prefers all visible graffiti be covered, but there is a catch-22 in that once it’s painted, taggers come back to work on the cleaned surface. Under the bridge is not the only area homeless people have resided. According to Bovet, they have been digging holes in other areas of the creek bed.

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