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October 27, 2011

VOL. 125, ISSUE 42

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Ramona Sentinel

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011

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For the Holidays

School district faces deep budget cuts Proposal includes beneﬁt or pay cuts

Tree Lighting Hundreds ﬁlled Collier Park for the Ramona Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Photos on page 5.

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Our Town.....................7 Letters.....................9 Entertainment............12 Country Living...........15 Business News...........18 Sports........................24 Classiﬁeds.................27

By ROBERT W. GRAEFF, Ed.D. Superintendent Ramona Uniﬁed School District As superintendent of our local school district, I have been asked daily for the past several weeks about the status of our district budget — especially when other districts in the San Diego area have been making headlines on a regular basis related to mid-year cuts, school closures, bargaining,

and potential insolvency. In spite of our very unpleasant circumstances in the midst of our most challenging era since the Great Depression, it is important for parents and community members to know exactly where our local schools stand. As approved in June, our district’s current $50 million budget once again calls for expenditures which are $3.7 million more than our anticipated revenue. Since the beginning of the state’s budget woes several years ago and the ensuing massive cuts to public education, the district has consistently been experiencing annual budget

Woman admits guilt to DUI, not charged in cyclist’s death of David Bruce Menea,

Cyclist, under influence 54, of Ramona, who was of alcohol, drove bike killed on Sept. 11, 2010, on Main Street. Menea’s in front of vehicle By NEAL PUTNAM A woman who was driving under the influence of methamphetamine when she struck and killed a bicyclist in Ramona pleaded guilty to being under the influence of methamphetamine and driving under the influence. Suzanne Nicole Reed, 33, was sentenced on Nov. 29 to 90 days in jail and was remanded immediately into custody. She is housed at Las Colinas Women’s Detention Facility, and the sheriff’s department said her projected release is Jan. 28, 2012. Reed was not charged with causing the death

blood/alcohol was .17 that night, the prosecutor told the judge on Tuesday. Deputy District Attorney Andrew Aguilar told El Cajon Superior Court Judge Sharon Majors-Lewis that his ofﬁce conducted a long investigation before concluding Menea’s actions “were deﬁnitely the primary cause for the collision.” “He crossed in front of her. He violated her right of way,” said Aguilar to the judge. “She veered right to avoid him.” Aguilar said Reed was driving a Toyota 4Runner around 9 p.m. and her vehicle struck Menea and See GUILTY PLEA on page 13

shortfalls — in spite of employee layoffs, elimination of key programs, and reduced supplies and materials for our classrooms. With nearly 90% of our expenses tied up in people (salary and health insurance), we have been buoyed by a large reserve fund (now depleted), the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (now depleted), and the Federal Jobs Bill (now depleted). In the current year, we entered July with $980,000 above our legally required minimum reserve fund of 3.0%. That small reserve excess will be exhausted before year’s end. Assuming there are no mid-

year budget cuts provided by Sacramento (a big gamble), we will end the current year with an ending balance of $2.1 million. Assuming the state maintains our current revenue stream for next year, issues no mid-year cuts this year, and provides a cost-ofliving increase to public schools (all highly optimistic assumptions), the district is still pointed toward a budget shortfall of $4.9 million. The increasing deﬁcit is due to three annual factors: declining student enrollment, rising health insurance costs for employSee RUSD BUDGET on page 14

Mounted Patrol volunteers, part of town’s safety net By DIXIE PETTIT Volunteers with a unique skill set are charming shoppers in this equine community this holiday season. Members of the sheriff’s mounted patrol leave the trails and, with their horses decked out in holiday hats and jingle bells, bring their unique brand of safety to town. “It is really good for community relations,” said Sgt. Christina Bavencoff with the San Diego County Sheriff Department’s Ramona Substation. “You will notice them more during the holidays, patrolling See PATROL on page 39

Sentinel photo/Dixie Pettit

Trish Roberts, Ramona resident going through the application process, rides with seasoned patrol volunteers through shopping centers in town.

December 8, 2011

Ramona Sentinel

Collision triggers power outage Crime Stoppers offers reward in series of armed robberies

Three people were injured and 101 customers were without power after a traffic accident occurred near state Route 78 and Amigos Road on Nov. 30, according to authorities. Cal Fire/Ramona Battalion Chief Saul Villagomez said Ramona’s Fire Station 80 responded to the twovehicle collision around 12:40 p.m. A CHP officer said the accident involved an SUV with a female driver, a vehicle with a male driver and a pedestrian. One vehicle hit a utility pole and two spans of wires dropped down on the vehicle, knocking out power for 101 customers

in the surrounding area, said Erin Coller, communications manager for San Diego Gas & Electric. Power was restored at 9:24 p.m. that day, she said. One of the victims was

flown by helicopter to Palomar Medical Center and Ramona Fire Department paramedics took another by ambulance to Palomar Medical Center, authorities reported.

On the Agenda Thursday, Dec. 8 Ramona Village Design Group, 7 p.m., 2102 Main St. Tuesday, Dec. 13 Ramona Municipal Water District, 4:30 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Thursday, Dec. 15 Ramona Unified School District, 6 p.m. closed session, 7 p.m. open session, Wilson Administrative Center, 729 Ninth St. More information: ramonausd.net.

A reward of up to $1,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest of suspects in what sheriff’s Detective Tom Seiver said is a series of armed robberies in Ramona. The latest in the series of four armed robberies occurred at Diamond D Feed & Supply, 444 D St., about 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, as employees prepared to close the business. As the outer gate was being secured, two suspects forced the employees inside at gunpoint, said Seiver. The

suspects had the employees empty the cash register and punched one in the back of the head and took his cellphone, Seiver said. The two suspects left with cash and the cellphone. The suspect with the gun is described as a Hispanic male from 5’6 to 5’8 tall with a thin build and light complexion and likely in his early 20s, said Seiver. He is a suspect in the four armed robberies. The first occurred in Ransom Brothers Lumber & Sup-

Surveillance camera captures video of a suspect in four armed robberies in Ramona since July.

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ply, 532 B St. at 9:24 a.m. July 22, said Seiver. The lone suspect was armed with a handgun and fled on foot with cash. The other three robberies involved two suspects, said Seiver. The second suspect is also a Hispanic male, Seiver said. Suspects wore bandanas over their faces in the first three robberies. The armed suspect used an oversized black hooded sweatshirt to cover his nose, mouth and the bottom part of his face in the Diamond D robbery, and his accomplice wore a black ski mask, said Seiver. The other robberies occurred at Los Rancheros taco shop, 1847 Main St., one at 1:23 a.m. on Aug. 12 and the other at 4:10 a.m. on Sept. 24. Cash was taken in both. Seiver asks anyone with information leading to the arrest of the suspects to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered, and anonymous tips may be left, said Seiver. —Maureen Robertson

December 8, 2011

Ramona Sentinel

Planners, residents voice concerns about solar farm After airing concerns about a solar farm and hearing comments from the public, the Ramona Community Planning Group voted to return the project to the Design Review Board and table additional action until next month. The proposal is for a major use permit for wholesale distributed generation for a solar project at 1650 Warnock

Drive. The site is 110 acres with 46.32 acres proposed to be developed with solar panels that will be 8 feet to 111/2 feet off the ground. The production capacity will be 7.5 megawatts of alternating current. Steve Wragg from Sol Orchard made a presentation using visual aids to explain the physical aspects of the project that included fencing and landscaping. The project is on land designated for agri-

cultural use. The main concern of several RCPG members was that the “solar farm” was not in character with the community. Several group members expressed their concerns during the Dec. 1 meeting. Bob Hailey said there is a need to preserve present agricultural land instead of rezoning. Chris Anderson had concerns about the regulations for signs and fences in agricultural areas.

Sentinel photos/Bill Tamburrino

Steve Wragg of Sol Orchard gives a presentation to the group.

Jim Piva had concerns that the project could become an eyesore in the community. The group then heard public input. All who spoke are against the solar farm. Many live in the proposed area. Joe Minervini suggested that the solar farm be put “where it can’t be seen. Don’t put it in our faces.” Ken and Pat Brennecke expressed concerns about the use of materials in the project that could potentially contaminate the land and water. A solar farm is industry, not agriculture, said Pat Brennecke. Donna Myers called the proposal an industrial plant, not a farm. Piva, planning group chairman, said that Sol Orchard was attempting to be good neighbors in the endeavor and was coming to the RCPG in good faith. The group approved a motion by Anderson and seconded by Kevin Wallace that Sol Orchard return to the Design Review Board with more specific plans for fencing and landscaping. Further action was tabled until the group’s Jan. 5 meeting. Also at the meeting, Bill

Saumier, senior park project manager from the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation, said that the group should come up with a big list of recreation program needs and priorities for 2011-12 in case grant funds are available. Recreation projects also are paid for with Park Land Dedication Ordinance money. Among several suggestions from group members were: a skate park, basketball gymnasiums, a water park and a community aquatic park. Piva asked for the community’s suggestions for quality projects. Ideas may be sent by e-mail to RCPG Parks and Recreation Subcommittee Chair Richard Tomlinson at notcivil@cox.net. In other business at the meeting: •The Highway 67 Ad Hoc Subcommittee reported that the county and CalTrans do not have the money to conduct a progress report. Dennis Sprong made a motion that the RCPG ask SANDAG to conduct a progress report on the Highland Valley/Dye Road intersection. The motion carried unanimously.

Joe Minervini speaks out against the solar farm during the public input session.

•Group Secretary Kristi Mansolf noted that a proposed wind energy ordinance would allow small turbines to be installed on properties over one and a half acres without a permit. The planning group meets in the Ramona Library Auerbach Family Community Room, 1275 Main St., at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. The 15-member group is elected by voters living in the Ramona planning area.

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Christmas Tree Lighting in Collier Park

Sentinel photos by Maureen Robertson

With their sleigh loaded with the Ramona Rockettes and Santa, Bill and Judy Bryant, above, prepare to ride down Main Street to the 19th annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Collier Park on Saturday. Bill steers the sleigh into a parking space at Collier Park as Santa waves to the enthusiastic crowd awaiting his arrival.

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December 8, 2011

Ramona Sentinel

Water district’s new financial manager is on the job By BILL TAMBURRINO Richard Hannasch is Ramona Municipal Water District’s new financial manager. He replaces David Barnum, who earlier this year was selected RMWD general manager to replace Ralph McIntosh, who retired. Hannasch comes to RMWD from the North County Transit District, where he worked for the past 10 years, most recently as its chief financial and administrative officer. He was responsible for the departments that support NCTD’s transportation ser-

“Richard will be a great addition to the RMWD team and we all look forward to working with him.” David Barnum, general manager Ramona Municipal Water District vices, including finance, budgeting, insurance and risk management, procurement, and information systems. During his years at the transit district, Hannasch also worked on regional transportation issues with the San Diego Transit System and with the San Di-

ego Association of Governments. He was selected from a nationwide pool of applicants to be one of 25 members of the Leadership class of the American Public Transportation Association. A certified public accountant and certified fraud examiner, Hannasch

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had a great deal of relevant experience as a senior manager in other public agencies,” said Barnum. “In our discussions with Richard, we were very impressed with his ability to provide creative solutions to difficult issues, his positive teamwork-oriented attitude and his commitment to excellent customer service. I am confident Richard will be a great addition to the RMWD team and we all look forward to working with him.” Hannasch’s first day on the job was Monday, Dec. 5. His starting annual salary is $120,117.

December 8, 2011

Ramona Sentinel

Our Town Calendar

Upcoming Community Events

THURSDAYDEC.8

FRIDAYDEC.9

BUSINESS NETWORK EXCHANGE meets in Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St., at 7 a.m. For more information, call 760-504-6608.

“CHRISTMAS IN CALI”— Ramona High School Dance Productions will present its 40th Annual Winter Showcase, “Christmas in Cali,” in the school’s Performing Art Wing (PAW), 1401 Hanson Lane, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students with ID. Children on laps are admitted free. The production features reserved seating. Advance tickets are on sale in the Dance Room at the school during lunch. Dancers promise a night of entertainment “where music and dancing will fill the air” and they will “spin, jump and leap into this holiday season.” More information: 760-7874107.

TOPS MEETING—The Ramona Chapter of TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) meets in Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, at 9 a.m. Weigh-in is at 8:30 a.m. TAI CHI class for adults in Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St., at 9 a.m. COFFEE CLUB—Learn about the financial market with a free cup of coffee at Yvonne Catton’s Edward Jones office in the Day Promenade building at 850 Main St., Suite 104, at 10 a.m. The coffee is an opportunity to discuss current updates on the market and the economy in an informal setting. To RSVP, call Carrie Foye at 760-789-2804. Coffees are held the second Thursday of each month. DIABETES WORKSHOP—Discussion and information at Ramona Library at 10 a.m. ADULT LITERACY TUTORING (ESL)—Instruction in reading and writing English, Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., at 10 a.m. Call 760-7885270 for an appointment. GRANDPARENTS AND BOOKS in Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., at 11 a.m. HOLIDAY PARTY AT LIBRARY—Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., invites the public to its Holiday Party featuring the Ramona High School Jazz Band at 4 p.m. and the RHS Female Choirs and Santa Claus at 5. There also will be printmaking holiday card projects with librarian/artist Margo Smart and a Mexican paper flowers project with Maribel De Lucca of Back from Tomboctou. The event, sponsored by Friends of Ramona Library, is free.

SATURDAYDEC.10 TOYS FOR TOTS—U.S. Marines will collect toys at Ramona Airport, 2926 Montecito Road, for their annual Toys for Tots drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those at the event will see Marine Corps vehicles, vintage World War II aircraft and other private aircraft on the ground and in flight. Toys may be brought to the airport any time before as well as at the event. More information: Bo Donovan, airport manager, 760-788-3366. RAMONA JULIAN ACADEMY OF DANCE students will perform their Christmas show, “Christmas Fun,” at the Ramona Certified Farmers’ Market in the Kmart parking lot, 1800 block of Main Street, at 10 a.m. Free photos with Santa from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE at Adobe Animal Hospital, 218 Etcheverry St., will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring your pet for pictures with Santa Claus, tours of the hospital and boarding area, refreshments and holiday cheer. More information: 760-789-7090, www.AdobeAH.com.

GRINCH AND FRIENDS— New toys and other presents for foster children from newborn to age 17 will be accepted at the “Come See Grinch & Friends” event at 2674 Main St. from 6 to 8 p.m. “CHRISTMAS IN CALI”— Ramona High School Dance Productions will present its 40th Annual Winter Showcase, “Christmas in Cali,” in the school’s Performing Art Wing (PAW), 1401 Hanson Lane, at 7:30 p.m. See Dec. 9 Our Town entry for more. HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH Javier Franko, Ramona Family Naturals, 642 Main St., from 10 to 11 a.m. to assist attendees reach their health goals in areas such as achieving optimal weight, reducing food cravings, increasing sleep and maximizing energy.

SUNDAYDEC.11 BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE—First Congregational Church of Ramona will hold its second annual Blue Christmas Service at 5 p.m. This special service is designed especially for those who might be feeling more “blue” than joyful during the holiday season due to the loss of a loved

one, illness, divorce, missing family who have been deployed or other experiences. Anyone in such a place is welcome to attend this quiet, candlelit service of worship and encouragement. RSVP required by Dec. 5 to First Congregational Church of Ramona, 404 Eighth St., 760789-3348. FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT—The Way Church, 838 Hanson Lane, invites the community to a free Christmas music celebration for the whole family at 6 p.m. at. Cookies and refreshments will be provided. More information: 760-789-2732. CAR SHOW—Owners of pre-1974 trucks and cars are invited to join the display of vehicles at a free car show in the Albertsons parking lot in the 1400 block of Main Street on Sundays from 4 to 8 p.m. Tractors, tanks, boats, Peterbilts, motorcycles and other vehicles are also welcome.

TUESDAYDEC.13 WINTER CONCERT—The Ramona High School Symphonic Band and Royal Blues Jazz Band will present their

Submission Deadline 5 p.m. Friday e-mail: maureen@ramonasentinel.com Winter Concert from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the RHS gymnasium. The community is invited to enjoy festive songs of the season, including “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Santa Baby,” “Feliz Navidad,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Stille Nacht” and “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.” Admission is $6 per person at the door; children 6 and under are free. Baked goodies and other refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, call 760315-0566. HISTORICAL SOCIETY— Professional musician Andy Stubbs will share his love of music with the Ramona Pioneer Historical Society at the holiday celebration at 6:30 p.m. in the Barnett Barn on the grounds of the Guy B. Woodward Museum, 645 Main St. Guests are asked to bring a salad, main dish, or dessert for eight to share, and canned goods, which will be donated to the Ramona Food and Clothes Closet. For information, call 760-789-7644.

WEDNESDAYDEC.14 LITERATURE DAY—Older students at Ramona Commu-

nity School will host literaturebased activities for younger students, including having students make their own books, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. GARDEN CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY—Ramona Garden Club will hold its Christmas party featuring a potluck and fun activities in the Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St., at noon. Guests are welcome. Ramona Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Woman’s Club. Meetings begin at noon with a potluck lunch. Call 760-789-8774 or visit RamonaGardenClub.com. AL-ANON meetings are held at 323 Hunter St. at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM— Little People’s Learning Center at Ramona United Methodist Preschool will present the program at 6:30 p.m. It will include the preschool children in the nativity story and winter wonderland songs and poems. A reception will follow. More information: 760-789-3435. DIET SUPPORT CLASS with Victoria Bradley, Ramona Family Naturals, 642 Main St., at 7 p.m. Free.

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Ramona Sentinel

THURSDAY DECEMBER 8, 2011

Jeff Mitchell Publisher Maureen Robertson Editor

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OPINION

Guest Editorial

True Holiday Spirit By BRYAN GOLDEN

mong other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, “what did you get?” Much less frequently asked is, “what did you give?” Invariably, the inquiries concern material gifts. Purchasing a gift can certainly be thoughtful and a wonderful gesture, especially when it’s backed up by your actions. However, the most valuable presents are those that aren’t sold in stores. When you give your love, your time, help someone in need, aid another in solving a problem or overcoming an obstacle, you give something priceless. The true spirit of the holidays is giving. When you give, you receive. You can get anything in life you want by helping enough others get what they want. But only if you give without expecting anything in return. The impact of giving isn’t limited to just the holiday season, it’s something that has value all year. The power of giving is often underestimated. When you give unconditionally, you don’t just impact the recipient; you start a chain reaction. By brightening the life of one person you also affect all those who they then touch. No gesture of giving or kindness is too small. Holding the door open at a store, helping someone carry groceries to their car, letting another car in front of you, saying please and thank you, and saying hello to a stranger you pass on the sidewalk, are some of the many things you can do daily. For family and friends, your time is one of the most precious gifts you can offer. Are you there for others when they need you? Do you offer a hand without being asked? Do you help out when asked? Too often, people get caught up in their own desires, thus losing sight of the needs of others. A person who tries to get through life by looking out for himself or herself first is invariably frustrated. Often this person views life as a competition to determine who can accumulate more. On the other hand, those who are concerned for the well being of others are happier, more content, and more satisfied. By giving without expecting, they in turn receive the things they need. Giving is a simple concept that works every time See GUEST EDITORIAL on page 9

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Lawsuit undermines regional approach By JEFFREY KIGHTLINGER Michael T. Hogan meticulously details the reasons why water rates are increasing in his recent Commentary (“Water Agencies Work to Minimize Rate Impacts”—Nov. 23). What the chairman of the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors fails to mention is the millions of dollars that will be spent on attorneys’ fees in the Water Authority’s latest legal challenge against the Metropolitan Water District’s rate structure. As the primary provider of imported water for six Southern California counties, Metropolitan and its Board of Directors fairly allocate the costs of water through its rate structure. More than a decade ago, Metropolitan began a comprehensive process

Guest Commentary with extensive public input to develop a new regional pricing system for its 26 member public agencies—including San Diego—and the nearly 19 million residents in Metropolitan’s service area. In 2010, seven years after the new pricing system went into effect (2003), the Water Authority filed suit against Metropolitan, challenging the rate structure and the allocation of costs. A key issue is the Water Authority’s agreement to buy water from the Imperial Irrigation District in Imperial County. The Water Authority chose to pay more for IID water to achieve a degree of water independence and additional supply reliability. Since the Water Author-

ity has no pipeline to transport water from IID, it can only use Metropolitan’s facilities. Metropolitan agreed to accommodate the Water Authority’s request to transport the IID water at a set, negotiated price. The Water Authority’s lawsuit now seeks to change that price structure. The Water Authority’s lawsuit seeks to undermine the proven, successful regional approach and replace it with cost-shifting strategies that benefit one member agency, the Water Authority, over the other 25 member agencies. Metropolitan has built and funded a water system that is the backbone of Southern California’s $1 trillion economy. This

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complex system has been built and maintained for more than 80 years through Metropolitan’s cooperative, regional, costsharing model. In his piece, Mr. Hogan neglects to mention the risks of adding millions of dollars in legal fees to the region’s overall water rates in the Water Authority’s latest legal gamble against Metropolitan. Jeffrey Kightlinger is general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

Letter guidelines Ramona Sentinel welcomes letters to the editor. The writer’s name, address and daytime telephone number must be submitted. Only the writer’s name and community of residence will be published. Letters that are mailed, faxed or brought to the office must be signed. Letters may be mailed to Ramona Sentinel, Attn: Letters, P.O. Box 367, Ramona, CA 92065; faxed to 760-789-4057; e-mailed to maureen@ ramonasentinel.com; or brought to 425-A 10th St., Ramona. The deadline for letters is Sundays at 5 p.m.

December 8, 2011

Ramona Sentinel

OPINION Disenchanted

I finally had to write. My husband and I are heartsick. After viewing the rendering of the proposed health care center due in town, we can’t help but wonder what our planning committee is thinking. Is there no cohesive design plan with any semblance of theme or flow or coordination given to Main Street or to the overall downtown effect? Every time we visit Temecula we feel a pang of envy at the thought-out obvious effort to create a design reflecting an era. Our town? It’s becoming a hodge-podge of individual buildings, none of which reflects any character as to what our town is supposed to “feel” like, The new library looks like it belongs in Sedona or Santa Fe. The CVS is a big box out of scale and disproportionate to the auto shop on the diagonal corner. And what kind of design is that auto shop supposed to reflect? None of the shopping centers have any design “character” or welcoming feeling, and out post office is a modern abomination. We live in a rural, charming, cozy valley town. And unfortunately it’s apparent our planning decision makers don’t “feel” that. Would someone from the group care to share with g

us their overall concept of what our town will look like 5 to 10 years from now as a visitor might interpret it driving through? Sandy Hurlburt Ramona

An invitation to visit wine tasting patios

I hope that Carol Angus, the leader of this non-discript group calling themselves the “San Diego Citizenry Group,” keeps her checkbook handy as once again she and this organization’s phantom membership files another appeal against Judge Timothy Taylor’s ruling favoring the county’s Tiered Winery Ordinance. The judge’s ruling also dictated that she and her group also must pay the $16,433.67 to support the last appeal. This woman shows no mercy in her continuing efforts to hurt her fellow Ramona merchants and the boutique winery owners. There are now at least 12-14 Ramona wine tasting rooms and patios now operating and there has not been one report of a negative nature raised. The sky did not fall, and the feared DUI arrests, numerous motor vehicle accidents, public drunkenness and dozens of citizen complaints simply did not happen. These nicely finished

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it is applied. There will be people who don’t appreciate what you do, but it doesn’t matter. You are giving without anticipating anything in return. Besides, there will be many more who are thankful for your efforts. If you don’t treat others well, buying a gift won’t compensate for your behavior. The recipient might like what you give them but it won’t make up for your actions. You can’t bribe someone to forgive the way you treat them with a present. The best gift you can receive is the joy of making someone else happy. Being unselfish is a wonderful way to live. When you give with no ulterior motives, your actions are seen as genuine. Should you expect something in return, your behavior is always suspect. We all know people who do nice things only when they want something in return. Make giving a daily routine. Don’t start and end with the holiday season. Every day is a good day to do something nice. When people feel good due to your actions, you can’t help but feel happy yourself. And that is priceless. The most significant action you can take is having a positive impact on the lives of others. Bryan Golden, self-development expert, syndicated columnist, and professor, is the author of “Dare to Live Without Limits.”

and inviting tasting rooms have brought many more visitors to Ramona lately. They are also browsing our stores and eating in our restaurants. The Ramona Valley Vineyard Association has done a lot to make Ramona proud to host these visitors. This is just another reason for tourists to also stop in Ramona while on their way to visit Julian. I once again invite my good friend, Ms. Angus, to join me in a visit or two to some of our local tasting rooms. I will even pick up the tab! I also invite her to join us at a meeting of the Economic Development Committee. We generally meet on the last Wednesday of the month at the chamber office at 8:30 a.m. Charles Teichert Jr. Ramona

Middle school principal is superwoman

This letter was sent to Olive Peirce Middle School Principal Linda Solis after the announcement that the school is one of four in the state selected as a “school to watch” model middle school. Dear Linda, A deep human principle is the craving to be appreciated. You are appreciated. Under your leadership the Olive Peirce Middle School has been recognized as a top middle school in the state. To me it is a wonder how you keep the “lid” on things at Peirce and still manage to get this distinction for Pierce. Look no further, you are the Superwoman! Teaching is not a lost art, but regard for teaching seems to be a lost tradition. The best to you and the Staff at Peirce. May this brief note of appreciation find you and your in the best of health and spirit. John Rajcic Ramona

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Firefighters stay to mop up after battling a house fire in the 1100 block of Cedar Summit Drive early Sunday morning.

Working smoke alarm alerts couple to early-morning fire Cal Fire Capt. Don Davis with the Ramona Fire Department credits a working smoke alarm with alerting a Ramona couple early Sunday morning that their house was on fire. The fire in the 1100 block of Cedar Summit Drive caused about $650,000 damage to the two-story, 2,800-square-foot home. Firefighters were able to save the 1,500-square-foot attached garage and contents, estimated to be worth $75,000, reported Davis. The cause of the fire, which started in the attic, is being investigated. The problem may have been a malfunctioning heating unit, since it was the first time this season that the couple had turned the heat on and part of the heating system was in the attic, said Davis. The home had a sprinkler system, but at the time it was built the law did not require sprinklers in the attic, noted Davis. As firefighters headed toward the fire at 1:48 a.m. Dec. 4, the home was ablaze. Firefighters attacked the fire until “tiles were bouncing off the helmets” and the roof supports collapsed, said Davis. They backed off until the situation stabilized before again attacking the fire. No injuries were reported. The couple’s daughter was not at home, and the couple

escaped before the structure was engulfed, reported Cal Fire Battalion Chief Saul Villagomez with the Ramona Fire Department. It took 20 firefighters two hours to contain the blaze, but they stayed until after sunrise to help get articles out of the house, to mop up and to be sure nothing was smoldering, said Davis. Family friends arrived at the scene, and so did two people claiming to be contractors, said Davis. They offered to have the couple work with them instead of their insurance company. “They were both run off,” said Davis. Davis warned of some people taking advantage of fire victims. Commenting about the smoke alarm that woke the couple, Davis said, “make sure you have a working smoke detector in your room....It makes a god-awful sound,” but it does the job. Ramona Fire Department also responded to the following calls: Sunday, Dec. 4 •Medical aid, 11th Street. Assisted fall victim Nontransport. •Water flow alarm, Aqua Lane. False alarm. •Medical aid, Weekend Villa Road. Transported heart patient to Pomerado Hospital. •Medical aid, Aqua Lane.

Transported person who had fallen from horse at the fairgrounds to Palomar Medical Center. •Lift assist, Montecito Road. Saturday, Dec. 3 •Debris fire, 13th and Walnut streets. •Medical aid, assisted fall victim who walked into Station 80, 829 San Vicente Road. Private transport. •Traffic accident, Highland Valley Road at Highlander. Transported patient to Palomar Medical Center. •Medical aid, Burma Road. Transported patient to Palomar Medical Center. •Medical aid, Highway 78 at Ramona Highlands. No aid was needed. •Medical aid, Black Canyon Road. Transported fall victim to Pomerado Hospital. •Medical aid, Glen Ellen Way. Assisted fall victim. Nontransport. •Traffic accident, Highway 78 at Paseo Pantera Drive. Patient signed release. Friday, Dec. 2 •Medical aid, Main Street. Transported heart patient to Pomerado Hospital. •Medical aid, La Brea Street. Nontransport. •Medical aid, H Street. Transported patient to Pomerado Hospital. •Medical aid, 14th Street. See FIRE REPORTS on page 10

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Transported patient to Pomerado Hospital. Thursday, Dec. 1 •Medical aid, F Street. Transported patient suffering back pain to Palomar Medical Center. •Medical aid, Ramona Street. Transported patient to Pomerado Hospital. •Trash can fire, F Street. •Medical aid, 14th Street. Transported patient having difficulty breathing to Pomerado Hospital. •Smoke check, Montecito

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Road. Wednesday, Nov. 30 •Medical aid, Earlham Street. Transported patient to Pomerado Hospital. •Medical aid, Highway 78 at Los Banditos Drive. One patient airlifted to Palomar Medical Center. One patient transported via ambulance to hospital. •Medical aid, Creelman Drive. Transported patient to Pomerado Hospital. •Medical aid, 14th Street. Transported overdose patient

to Pomerado Hospital. •Medical aid, 14th Street. Transported diabetic patient to Pomerado Hospital. •Medical aid, 14th Street. Transported patient suffering abdominal pain to Pomerado Hospital. •Traffic accident, Third Street at Old Julian Highway. Transported patient to Pomerado Hospital. Tuesday, Nov. 29 •Medical aid, Main Street. Transported patient suffering abdominal pain to Pomerado Hospital. —Maureen Robertson

Thieves target church AC units Deputies at the sheriff’s Ramona Substation have increased their nighttime patrols after two churches were victims of grand theft of air conditioning units. One of the churches was targeted twice, said Detective Mike McNeill with the Ramona station. “They’ve gone to the big AC units outside the building,” said McNeill, explaining the thieves took copper and aluminum parts.

“When they do that, they destroy the whole unit. Once that’s done, they have to replace the entire unit.” Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 537 E St., lost two units, one valued at $6,000 and one at about $9,000. The first theft was reported Nov. 26 and the second last week. At the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church, 527 Ninth St., the

crime occurred after 9 p.m. Nov. 24 and was discovered at 10 a.m. Nov. 25, with the loss valued at about $3,200. Among suggestions to protect outdoor units are have someone stay overnight, erect security around the units and-or use video surveillance, said McNeill. Anyone with information about the thefts may contact McNeill at the station at 760-738-2488.

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Santa Ysabel woman selected local hero honoree Brandie Taylor of Santa Ysabel has been selected one of two local hero honorees for Native American Heritage Month by Union Bank and KPBS. The 2011 Cultural Diversity Partnership of Union Bank and KPBS has honored 16 local heroes in eight diverse groups

throughout the year. The program recognizes those who have made a difference by improving their workplace, profession, neighborhood, community, region and the world. Taylor is the vice chairwoman of the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel and has dedicated her life to

advocating for tribal rights, preservation of tribal culture, and improvement of health and safety of native peoples. She is also an avid supporter of higher education for youth. Taylor’s accomplishments include securing funding for Iipay Nation’s Tribal social services,

which handle child dependency cases and culturally-focused assistance for family preservation. She is a member of many tribal, local, state and national groups, including Kumeyaay Diegueno Land Conservancy, Inter-tribal Court of Southern California, and the Cal State San

Marcos Native Advisory Council. Taylor is the recipient of the 2010 Community Leader of the Year award and the 2004 Tribal Leader award for Indian Child Welfare. Union Bank and KPBS also named Michelle M. Parada, co-founder and

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‘A Christmas Carol’ gets a twist Dickens himself on stage, reading sections from his manuscript. The character of Mr. Dickens comes out and narrates between scenes to create a nice segue that allows scene changes. “He acts like he weaves a tale,” said Carr. Not only does Mr. Dickens give a structure to the narration, his presence allows Carr to indulge. “So rarely do you hear that wonderful Dickensian prose,” said Carr. “He describes what is going on in Scrooge’s mind.” One of the challenges to writing Mr. Dickens’s character into the script was writing his dialogue. “I had to create dialogue in Dickensian English from

Former Ramona man plays Ghost of Christmas Present By EMILY SORENSEN PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theater, is bringing a holiday classic to life with a new twist in its production of “Mr. Scrooge & Mr. Dickens,” running through Sunday, Dec. 18. “‘Mr. Scrooge & Mr. Dickens’ is a very faithful adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol,’” said playwright and director Charles Carr. “I felt that it was important to maintain as much of Dickens’ original language as possible.” Carr’s production remains true to the original story, with one exciting twist, the addition of Mr. Charles

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prose where dialogue is implied,” said Carr. “I stayed very true to the book, but added a lot of fun touches and comedic things.” The show is full of production touches, including about 200 sound effects. “We have scary sounds for Christmas future,” said Carr. “We also have a lot of cool visuals this time. We’re hoping to use a fog machine.” Though the show is not a musical, there is lots of beautiful background music as well. Above all, Carr insists this is a family-friendly show ﬁlled with real feeling without being sappy. “There’s nothing wrong with genuine sentimentality,” said Carr. “The audiences in years past have said ‘this is my kind of sentimental.’ It’s not sugar-coated.” Most of all, according to Carr, the show allows people

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to discover Dickens’s masterpiece in their own way. “It’s intelligent, it’s witty, it’s hip, but it also knows how to tug on the heartstrings.” The production features a cast of 25, with many of the actors pulling double-duty in roles. One of these double roles is of special interest to children in the audience, as at the end of the show, David Ross, who portrays the Ghost of Christmas Present, comes out dressed as Santa Claus. Ross, a former Ramona resident, is longtime editor of the Valley Roadrunner community newspaper in Valley Center. When he lived in Ramona, he was staff writer and entertainment editor of the Ramona Sentinel and editor of the Ramona News. An award-winning writer, he is the author of two science fiction novels, “The Eighth Rank” and “The Argus Gambit,” both published by St. Martin’s Press. “Mr. Scrooge & Mr. Dickens” runs about an hour and 35 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theater, located on the second floor of Lively Center, 13250 Poway Road, Poway. Tickets are $12 general admission and $6 for children under 12. For reservations, contact the PowPAC box office at 858-679-8085 or email box office@powpac.org.

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt.1 PG13 Bella and Edward must deal with their marriage and a child. The Muppets PG Will Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the other Muppets re-unite for a telethon to save a theatre? Happy Feet 2 PG Mumble’s son, Erik, must conquer his fear of dancing and meets a penguin who can ﬂy. Hugo PG Hugo must unlock a secret left by his father that will transform him and reveal a safe haven. Arthur Christmas PG Santa’s son, Arthur, must complete a huge mission before Christmas Day. Jack and Jill PG Jack abhors the visit of his identical twin at Thanksgiving time. Stars Adam Sandler Immortals R Zeus guides the immortal Theseus against the evil King Hyperion in this action fantasy. Puss in Boots PG Puss of Shrek fame teams with Humpty Dumpty and Kitty to steal the Golden Goose. Tower Heist PG13 Investors who are bilked of their retirement decide to even the score. w/Ben Stiller Descendants R George Clooney is out to track down his estranged wife with his two rebellious daughters.

New in Theatres — December 9 New Year’s Eve PG13 New Yorkers celebrate love, forgiveness, and second chances on the eve of the New Year. The Sitter R Jonah Hill is a suspended college student hired to babysit three young misﬁts next door. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy R Based on John LeCarre’s spy novel, Gary Oldman hunts for a soviet double agent. Also Playing: I Melt with You – Knuckle – W.E. – Young Adult New on DVD — November 29 The Help PG13 In the 1960s South, a writer tells of the scandals and gossip of the wealthy and their “help.” Mr. Popper’s Penguins PG13 An average man inherits a colony of penguins from Antarctica. – Jim Carrey Hangover Pt. II R It’s off to Thailand for Stu’s wedding. What happens in Bangkok can’t be imagined. Cowboys & Aliens PG13 In the old West, cowboys battle aliens, - Daniel Craig/Harrison Ford/Olivia Wilde The Debt R In 1966 East Berlin, 3 Mossad agents seek Nazi war criminals. Stars Helen Mirren/Tom Wilkinson Film 101 — Christmas is Coming Here are some holiday ﬁlms that you will want to enjoy with your family. Live Action: All Mine to Give 1957, Babes in Toyland 1934, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever 1983, The Bishop’s Wife 1947, The Christmas Box 1995, The Christmas Card 1996, A Christmas Carol 1938/1951/1984, Christmas Comes to Willow Creek 1987, Christmas Eve on Sesame Street 1987, Christmas in Connecticut 1945, Christmas Lodge 2011, A Christmas Memory 1966, The Christmas Shoes 2002, A Christmas Story 1983, A Christmas Visitor 2002, Disney’s A Christmas Carol 2010, Elf 2003, Emmet Otter’s JugBand Christmas 1977, Ernest, Saves Christmas 1988, The Gathering 1977, Holiday Affair 1949, Holiday Baggage 2008, Holiday Inn 1942, Holiday Switch 2007, Holiday to Remember 1995, Home Alone 1990, The House without a Christmas Tree 1972, How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2003, I’ll Be Home for Christmas 1997, I’ll Be Home for Christmas 1998, It Happened on Fifth Avenue 1947, It’s a Wonderful Life 1946, Jingle All the Way 1996, Joyeux Noel 2005, Miracle on 34th Street 1947/1994, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year 2008, Mrs. Santa Claus 1996, Muppet Christmas Carol 1992, Nat’l Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 1989, One Magic Christmas 1989, Prancer 1989, The Santa Claus 1994, Santa Claus 2 2002, Santa Claus 3 2006, Santa Claus: The Movie 1985, Scrooge 1970, Scrooged 1988, A Song for the Season 1999, Unlikely Angel 1996, White Christmas 1954. Animated Classics: Annabelle’s Wish 1997, Beauty and the Beast: Enchanted Christmas 1997, A Charlie Brown Christmas 1965, Frosty the Snowman 1969, How the Grinch Stole Christmas 1966, Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Special 2011, The Little Drummer Boy 1968, Mickey’s Christmas Carol 1983, Mickey’s Once upon a Christmas 1999, Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol 1962, The Nightmare before Christmas 1993, Phineas & Ferb: Very Perry Christmas 2011, The Polar Express 2004, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 1964, The Year without a Santa Claus 1974.

December 8, 2011

Guilty Plea

then hit a parked Volkswagen which was pushed into the entrance of Mike’s Liquor store at 2405 Main St. Reed also struck a stop sign. Reed’s attorney, Joseph Bryans, said Menea did not have a light on his bicycle and it was a dark night. “The bicycle came out in front of her,” said Bryans. The prosecutor said his office considered vehicular manslaughter charges against Reed, but was “not able to go forward” after it was determined Menea drove his bicycle in front of her while he was under the influence of alcohol. The DA’s office decided against charging Reed with Menea’s death, and filed the two misdemeanor meth counts in August. Reed pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of using methamphetamine and driving under the influence of it. Reed’s attorney asked for immediate sentencing, and Majors-Lewis imposed 90 days in jail on terms of five years probation. A one-year jail term was imposed, with all but 90 days suspended. Reed was fined $2,500 and ordered to complete the multiple conviction program, as she was on probation for a 2008 incident in which she pleaded guilty to drunk driving. The judge revoked her

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probation because she didn’t remain law abiding by getting a new case. Majors-Lewis imposed a 90-day sentence on the 2008 case, but ordered it to run concurrent with the other 90-day term. She was reinstated to probation on the 2008 case, said Bryans. The judge told Reed she still owes fines from the 2008 case. Court records show the county had started collections proceedings against her for the $1,605 she owed. Reed received credit for the one day she spent in jail in 2010 after being released from the hospital, and she posted bond. At the time, she was living in El Cajon, but has since moved to Texas. After Reed finishes her 90 days, it is expected her probation will be transferred to Texas authorities. She has to obtain permission to leave the state and to have her probation transferred, said her attorney. A Jan. 31 hearing has been set to go over the transfer of probation to Texas and to review the sentence. There were two people in the parked Volkswagen that was pushed into the liquor store and they were treated for pain. \The store’s cashier was struck by flying debris and the cashier was taken to a hospital.

Senior Center Bargain Corner is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8 and from 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 9. All are welcome. Ramona Senior Center is open at 434 Aqua Lane weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for legal holidays. Dinner-style meals are served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meals also are delivered to the homebound in Ramona, Julian, Mesa Grande, Santa Ysabel and Warner Springs. Suggested donation for lunch for seniors age 60 and older and for homebound is $4. Transportation is $1. Lunch for non-seniors is $6. Lunch reservations are advised. For reservations and more information, call the senior center at 789-0440.

Menu Thursday, Dec. 8: Meatloaf with gravy, baked potato, California vegetables, bread pudding. Friday, Dec. 9: Tuna salad on wheat bread, tomato cucumber salad, potato chips, Mandarin oranges. Monday, Dec. 12: Chicken fajitas with flour tortillas, refried beans, Mexican rice, fruited Jello. Tuesday, Dec. 13: Stuffed manicotti, Tuscany vegetables, bread sticks, apricots. Wednesday, Dec. 14: Baked fish, wild rice, tomato and zucchini, pineapple. Thursday, Dec. 15: Beef stew, homemade biscuit, fresh grapes. Friday, Dec. 16: Birthday lunch of oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, winter mix vegetables, carrot cake, apple.

Disabled boy’s death ruled a homicide Because of parental abuse a severely disabled Ramona boy suffered as an infant, authorities have classified his death on Nov. 29 as a homicide. Emergency crews responding to a medicaldistress call pronounced Samuel Isaiah Dahlke dead at his adoptive family’s Ramona home in the 1000 block of Olive Avenue shortly before 12:30 a.m., according to sheriff’s officials and the county Medical Examiner’s Office. Chris Dahlke, the boy’s adoptive mother, reported

she had found her son not breathing when she went to give him medication. An autopsy determined that the youngster had succumbed to after-effects of a head injury suffered when he was about 6 weeks old, and his death was ruled a homicide, according to police. Samuel’s biological father, Billy Joe Springfield II, was convicted in 2006 of abusing the boy the previous year at an apartment in the Golden Hill district of San Diego. The then-23-year-old defendant was sentenced

to four years probation, according to a spokeswoman for the District Attorney’s Office. The child’s name was changed when he was adopted by the Dahlke family. The San Diego Police Department will work with prosecutors to determine whether to file additional charges against Springfield in light of the child’s belated death, SDPD homicide Lt. Kevin Rooney said. The injuries that Samuel suffered from being violently shaken as a

baby left him with permanent disabilities, including blindness, inability to communicate and heart problems, his adoptive sister, Barbara Smith, told the Sentinel. “He was a shaken baby and he had severe trauma from that initial injury,” said Smith. Smith added that her mother specializes in the care of shaken babies. Three other special-needs children live in the home, she said. Rooney declined to disclose where the potential homicide suspect lives.

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budget

ees, and step-and-column salary increases for employees. Comparing increasing costs to our projected revenue, we are projecting an end-of-year deficit of $2.8 million — an anticipated situation which cannot be approved by our Board or the County Office of Education. In 2013-14, we are projecting an even larger deficit of $8.3 million. If the state imposes mid-year budget cuts due to the much publicized threat of potential “triggers” in mid-December, our challenge will grow that much worse. Clearly, the governing board has no option this year but to take steps to bring the district’s expenses in line with

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its revenue. The district has faced budget shortfalls several times since 2003, but has always managed to pay its bills. Now that our local reserve funds are finally depleted and with no “silver bullets” on the horizon from either the state or federal governments, the district finally has no other recourse but to look from within for budget resolution. Certainly, community members have read multiple stories of surrounding school districts and public agencies which have already faced this same budget dilemma and made some very hard choices to bring their expenses in line with declining state sup-

port. Now it is our turn. In order to address our increasingly crippling budget deficit, I will be recommending to the governing board that the district cut the General Fund’s expenses for the coming school year by $4.6 million in ongoing expenses. If accomplished, the district will reduce its ongoing deficit spending to a much more manageable figure and can show a small ending year balance for each of the next two fiscal years. Some of the reductions which I will be asking the board to consider in the coming months will include $2.1 million in the following areas: •Significant reduction of site and department carryover funds (an action implemented this fall) •Reduction of textbook funding •Reduction of district expenses supporting student transportation •Avoid replacing most retiring employees •Layoff of limited num-

In light of the pressing financial concerns of the District, the time to commence good faith negotiations has arrived. ber of certificated, classified, and administrative employees Because these solutions alone cannot provide the total solution necessary to achieve a satisfactory reduction in deficit spending, the board has opened negotiations with the Ramona Teachers Association in an effort to begin reducing employee costs by $2.5 million. Last week, the board delivered a proposal to RTA leadership providing a wide variety of options calling for employee concessions. In the board’s proposal, teachers are being asked to consider paying partially for health benefits in 2012-13 via monthly payroll deductions for the first time in memory. Current estimates (assuming a 10% increase in next year’s

health care costs) would place contributions for most benefitted employees in 2012-13 for Employeeonly at $922 to $1,011, Employee with one dependent at $3,689 to $4,047, and Employees with two or more dependents at $5,234 to $5,869. As an alternative, teachers are being asked to consider a 7% reduction to salaries for 2012-13 with additional reductions to come in successive years. The district proposal includes additional ideas for consideration in an effort to reach the desired reduction in employee costs. Community members may recall that the district offered both employee unions two years ago a proposal to reduce salaries by 2.75%. During the same time period, the

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district offered a benefitcontribution strategy to reduce health care costs by 15%. Had either of these proposals been accepted, the General Fund would have been improved by $1.0 million last year, this year, and again next year — resulting in $3.0 million in savings for 2012-13 and pushing this unpleasant conversation off into the future. Sadly, both unions declined to accept the District’s offer. Last summer, the district offered to both unions a proposal to provide Kaiser health care to employees for free, but to begin a “buy-up plan” for HealthNet. Although this relatively simple concept could have saved the General Fund $800,000 through next year, the concept was again rejected by both unions, and was accepted only by our school administrators. Since mid-October, the district’s chief negotiator has repeatedly requested to meet with the RTA Negotiating Team. To date, the RTA’s team has not yet agreed to meet to review the district’s budget situation or the board’s proposal for negotiations. Obviously, the district has no choice but to continue to make a strong plea for RTA negotiators to meet with district negotiators in a transparent, collaborative, well-intentioned setting to begin the hard work at hand. In light of the pressing financial concerns of the District, the time to commence good faith negotiations has arrived.

Ag Boosters selling trees Ramona High School Ag Boosters continue selling Christmas trees at the corner of Fifth and Main streets. This is the organization’s main fundraiser of the year.” Sales continue Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. through Sunday, Dec. 18. Among the variety of trees are Noble, Grand and Douglas fir. Former Ag Boosters and graduates of the RHS Agriculture program are invited to participate as volunteers. To volunteer and for more information, call Dave Campbell at 760-522-1866.

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Country Living Professional musician to entertain at historical society holiday potluck

ndy Stubbs, a professional musician and Ramona resident, will share his love of music with the Ramona Pioneer Historical Society at a Dec. 13 holiday celebration at 6:30 p.m. in the Barnett Barn on the grounds of the Guy B. Woodward Museum, 645 Main Street. His music will greet attendees as they arrive. Stubbs’ musical career began when he started playing the violin. He

is the recipient of many awards, including VOCE competition. VOCE is an acronym for Vocalists, Orchestral instrumentalists, Chamber music, Ensembles awards presented by the Music Teachers’ Association of California. The youngest participant in the Strawberry Festival at Pepperdine University, Stubbs accepted a music scholarship to attend California State University Northridge, and while a stu-

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Friends host Holiday Party at Ramona Library Ramona Library welcomes the entire community to the festive annual Holiday Party at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8. The Ramona High School Jazz Band will entertain at 4 p.m., and the RHS Female Choirs and Santa Claus will be featured at 5 p.m. In addition, Librar-

ian/artist Margo Smart will oversee the printmaking holiday card project, and Maribel De Lucca of Back from Tomboctou will lead a Mexican paper flowers project. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ramona Library, the event is free to the public. In another holiday event,

Sparkles the clown will perform her Holiday Magic and Bubbles show at the library at 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. The library is at 1275 Main St. Anyone wishing more information may call Ramona Youth Services Librarian JP Baker at 760788-5270.

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t’s the time of year that we receive phone calls and letters requesting donations. Your Sheriff’s Station urges you to make educated decisions when selecting the recipient of your money. Here are a few tips: 1.Decide which charity you will support and don’t feel pressured to give to any others. There are many reputable charities but there are also fraudulent groups asking for your money. Sometimes it is hard to determine if a requestor is reputable. Do your research to ensure that your donation is being invested properly before you send any money. 2.Don’t give out personal information (credit card number, bank account number, birthdate, etc.) to anyone who calls you. If you want to donate to a charity, you should make the phone

call and be certain that you are comfortable doing business over the phone. It’s your money and you must protect it. 3.Never feel pressured to donate to any organization or individual. Feel confident to ask for their phone number and tell them you have to talk with someone before donating. If you have any questions about holiday donations or other personal safety issues, please call Crime Prevention Specialist Barbara Wallace at the Ramona Sheriff’s Station at 760-7382425.

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Women’s Connection continues its ‘Christmas Carol’ tradition Ramona Women’s Connection will continue its Christmas tradition of presenting the Congregational Choraleers for its Christmas luncheon. The annual event takes place Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. in the San Vicente Room at the Oaks Grille in San Diego Country Estates. The choraleers will sing a medley of Christmas songs to begin this joyful and sacred season, said Marlene

Robershaw of the Ramona Women’s Connection. “This popular octet is one of the choral groups from Ramona’s Congregational Church, and they have been singing together for 18 years,” she said. The singers are: Lila Cassidy, Sandra Fansher, La Belle Hager, Susan Ruputz, Kay Stump, Susan Trukken, Joanne Glaudini-Lynch and Mary Van Cleve.

The program will start with the Choraleers, followed by lunch and the motivational speaker, Joyce Bruggermann, who will challenge the group with her story of “Dare to Dream.” The Oaks Grille restaurant is at 24157 San Vicente Road. The price of the luncheon is $12. For reservations, call 760-788-1378 or 760-788-1348.

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County to explain new site plan review process By KAREN BRAINARD

an Diego County’s new site plan review process, aimed at saving residents time and money, will be the focus of the Ramona Design Review Board’s Dec. 15 meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Representatives from RBF Consulting and the county will explain the new method

developed for unincorporated communities, including Ramona, that are zoned with the “B” community design review special area designator. Joe Farace, a planning manager with the county’s Department of Planning and Land Use (DPLU), said the county has worked to “find ways to streamline the existing process which can be beneficial to customers.” When residents in com-

munities with a “B” designator want to construct or alter a building or structure, parking lot, or establish any outdoor commercial or industrial use, they must submit a site plan and application at the DPLU zoning counter. Submittal of the “B” site plan applications requires an appointment with the zoning counter staff and usually includes a complete plot plan, architectural elevations, conceptual landscaping and

grading plans, an environmental initial study, and a storm water management report. Copies of the site plan application are sent to the community’s design review board and to public agencies for review and comment. This is followed by a decision from the DPLU planning director. It is a process that can take six months to a year, said Farace. The new method will still involve the design review

board but will convert the guidelines to a ministerial checklist that will ask questions requiring yes or no answers, he said. The new process should shorten the application duration time to two to three months, Farace said, adding that the design review board will be involved by going through the checklist to stamp the project. “We don’t’ want to cut them out of the loop,” said

Farace. If a project is too complicated, there will still be the option of a full site plan review. “We’re not getting rid of that process,” he noted. Farace said presentations of the new site plan review process have been given in Valley Center and Fallbrook and the residents “actually had really good comments and were receptive to the idea.”

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Airport, Marines team up for Toys for Tots Ramona Rebels Elite Junior Cheer Squad qualified for JAMZ Nationals in Las Vegas in January. For competition highlights, see www.RamonaRebelsElite.com.

Republican women’s Christmas program introduces ‘im2moro’ “Im2moro,” a movement led by young people with a passion to redirect the nation back to the principles it was founded on, is Intermountain Republican Women Federated’s Christmas program on Friday, Dec. 16. The meeting will be held in San Vicente Inn, 24157 San Vicente Road, and will beging at 10:45. Cost will be $17. “Im2moro believes in a free America and we know that it takes work to keep her so,” reads a statement from the group. “We are dedicated to reaching our peers

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Uniformed Marines will be at Ramona Airport to collect new, unwrapped toys for its annual Toys for Tots event afrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Those who come to the event will see Marine Corps vehicles, vintage World War II aircraft and other private aircraft on the ground and in flight. Toys collected at El Cajon’s Gillespie Field, Carlsbad’s Palomar-McClellan Airport and Borrego Valley Airport will be flown to Ramona Airport and presented at the Dec. 10 event. “The Toys for Tots campaign has been a tremendous success in San Diego County in all the previous years,” said Bill Horn,

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Congregational Choraleers featured at Valley Club’s luncheon meeting Reservations due by Friday, Dec. 9 By CLAUDIA WERINGA The Congregational Choraleers will present the Christmas program at the San Vicente Valley Club’s general meeting and luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the San Vicente Valley Inn, 24157 San Vicente Road. The luncheon is open to the public, and guests are encouraged to make reservations at the front desk of San Vicente Inn or with Mary Jo Adamske at 760787-1566 or 760-703-0123 by Friday, Dec. 9th. The

cost is $12. If a cancelation is necessary, contact Adamske. It was Lila Cassidy’s idea to start the Congregational Choraleers over 15 years ago when she gathered others at the First Congregational Church in Ramona who found joy in singing and a desire to serve the church and the community. There are eight members now under the direction of Sue Trukken, who is the church’s music coordinator. Other members are Susan Ruputz, Mary Van Cleve, La Belle Haeger, Sandy Fansher, Joanne Glaudini and Kay Stump. The order of events for the day will be: Social time

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Wilson captures World Championship Paint Horse title

merican Paint Horse Association (APHA) amateur competitor Susan Wilson of Ramona captured a World Championship title at the 2011 APHA World Championship Paint Horse Show. The show, held Nov. 2–12 in Fort Worth, Texas, is one APHA’s premier events. Wilson claimed the championship in Masters Amateur Western Riding showing Predictably Perfect, a 2001 gelding owned by the rider. In the class, competitors demonstrate their horse’s calm and correct lead changes between markers, gait transitions, negotiating poles without fault, readily backing and accurately performing the pattern. Masters amateurs are competitors age 45 and over. They are required to show a self- or family-owned horse and cannot show, ride, judge or train horses for payment. Another of Wilson’s horses, Real Groovy, a 1998 gelding, won the Utility Driving class with Charlie Colt of Pilot Point, Texas. In this class, horses are judged on their ability to accurately perform various maneuvers while pulling a two-wheeled, single horse cart. The World Championship Paint Horse Show features the finest gathering of Paint Horses from around the globe. APHA hosts two annual world-

class competitions to showcase the talents of American Paint Horses and their owners. The second in the 2011 series — the Open and Amateur World Championship Show — was held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth’s cultural district. With over 1,000 paint horses and more than 2,500 entries, exhibitors competed for prizes and cash payouts totaling $500,000. The American Paint Horse Association (APHA), founded in 1962 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is the international breed registry for the American paint horse. The association has 111 regional and international clubs, produces championship shows, sponsors trail rides, and creates and maintains programs that increase the value of American paint horses and enriches members’ experiences with their horses. APHA has registered more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded, and now serves approximately 64,000 active members around the world. It will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2012. For more information about APHA and the World Championship Show, including entry details, results and a list of competitors, visit aphaworldshow.com or call 817 834-2742.

Valley Club accepting funding requests from local nonprofits San Vicente Valley Club invites Ramonabased nonprofit organizations to submit applications for the 2012 Community Awards made possible by the club’s May 2012 Home Tour. The application deadline is April 1, 2012. For an application form, send a self-addressed stamped envelop to: San Vicente Valley Club Community Funding 24157 San Vicente Road Ramona, CA 920654199

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Ramona resident Susan Wilson, riding Predictably Perfect, earns the championship in Masters Amateur Western Riding in the American Paint Horse Association’s World Championship Show in Texas.

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Bulldogs win 2011-12 boys soccer opener Trip to Calexico includes campout By JOE NAIMAN Ramona High School’s boys soccer team opened its 2011-12 season with a Dec. 2 game against Calexico Mission in Calexico, which led to an overnight team trip as well as an 11-0 victory for the Bulldogs. Twenty of the 22 players on the team along with the coaching staff left Ramona High School about 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2 and set up camp at the Agua Caliente campground before traveling to Calexico for the game. The team spent the night at the campground, went on a two-mile hike on Saturday morning, Dec. 3, and returned to Ramona about 11:30 a.m. “If we’re going to drive that far we’re definitely going to get a little more out of

it,” Coach Michael Jordan said of adding dan said. the camping trip to the game. The sophomore is Jesse Bonilla, who “These kids have never been camping was Ramona’s starting goalkeeper last before. It was a pretty good experience,” year. He started in the nets against CalexJordan said. “It was awesome.” ico, making one save during the first half Some of the parents accompanied the before Jordan played the second half with team and helped make a night meal and his reserves. Senior goalie Augustin Gutibreakfast. The benefits of the errez, who was on the overnight stay also included junior varsity last season, team bonding. preserved the shutout and “The trip validated what did not have to make a a great group of kids it is,” save. Jordan said. “The kids also Jordan is implementing had a great time, and it was a 3-5-2 formation with a privilege to be able to be three defenders, five midwith them on that trip. It was Coach Michael Jordan fielders, and two forwards. great.” The starting defenders Including the two players who only required their whose personal obligations goalkeeper to make one prevented them from making the trip, the save were Connor Maruna, Jose Valencia, players consist of 13 seniors, eight ju- and team captain Carlos Bustos. Bustos niors, and one sophomore. is the center defender while Maruna and “It’s the oldest team I’ve ever had,” Jor- Valencia are outside defenders.

“The trip validated what a great group of kids it is.”

“They did a good job defensively and they also made some runs and contributed to the offensive flow,” Jordan said. Andy Garcia, who was Ramona’s leading scorer for the 2010-11 season, scored the game’s first three goals while other players accounted for the remaining eight goals. “The boys were incredibly unselfish,” Jordan said. Ramona led 7-0 at halftime before the Bulldog reserves added the remaining four scores. “We were out there to take care of business first of all, which we did,” Jordan said. “My team’s going to be really good this year.” The Bulldogs host Valley Center Thursday evening. The game, which begins at 5 p.m., also constitutes Ramona Soccer League Night to recognize the community’s youth teams whose players may someday play for the Bulldogs.

Cagers battle but lose to quick-footed Knights By BILL TAMBURRINO

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Kim Whelehon drives for a score against La Costa Canyon High School as RaeAnne VanTol sets a pick. Both Ramona players were selected to the Coronado Shootout All Tournament Team.

Girls win five basketball away games, lose at home By BILL TAMBURRINO Ramona High Coach Erin O’Connor’s varsity girls basketball team made a big step up in competition and played well as it beat Santa Fe Christian and lost to La Costa Canyon in the North County Classic and fell to Granite Hills in the championship game of the Coronado Shootout. The Lady Bulldogs won

their fifth straight road game by beating Santa Fe Christian High School 64-59 to open the North County Classic. Ramona got off to a fast start and led 16-10 after one quarter of play. Santa Fe Christian rallied to take a 29-26 lead into the locker room at half. Ramona cut the lead to 31-30 goSee GIRLS BASKETBALL on page 26

The Coach David Reichner era began in the Dawg House against Lynwood High School. The Bulldogs battled but fell to the Knights 77-65. Lynwood (1-0) got off to a fast start and led by 8 early, but the Dawgs stormed back to take a 1917 lead after 8 minutes. The Knights used their quickness and constant pressure to take a 42-39 lead into intermission. The two teams played close in the second half, but the Knights took advantage of 29 turnovers and several missed shots in the paint to lead by 7 going into the final quarter. Ramona closed the gap to within 6 twice but could not overtake the Knights. “Twenty-nine turnovers was the key statistic in the game,” said Reichner. “The kids played well and with confidence. We had our chances, but we got sloppy. We want to win those types of games. We don’t want to play good teams close and be content. We want to win. “There were several positives and we have something to build upon.

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Chris Durham, Garlan Marshall, Dylan Fieger and Travis Stevens collapse on the ball playing defense against Lynwood High in the Dawg House.

We won’t see that kind of quickness very often. Facing a team like that will help us down the road. I was pleased with the team’s attitude and hustle. This team could do some very good things.” Jonathan Schirer led the Dawgs with 15 points and grabbed six boards. Dylan

Fieger played well on defense and had four steals to go along with his 14 points. Travis Stevens played a solid game as he scored 12 points and led the team with eight rebounds. Zach White (2), Garlan Marshall (4), Ryan Heiar (5), Chris Durham (7), Jordan Farhat

(4) and Matt Lawler (2) also scored as Coach Reichner substituted freely to keep his players fresh to keep up with the speed, quickness and tempo of the Knights. The Dawgs will return to the Dawg House on Monday to take on the Knights of Foothill High School at 7 p.m.

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Bulldog athletes, coach earn All North County honors By BILL TAMBURRINO Four Bulldog athletes and one Bulldog coach were honored as All North County for the 2011 fall sports season. The All North County teams are chosen from all of the schools that participate in athletics in North County, which represents all five divisions of the CIF in all sports. Coach Steve Albanese was honored as the 2011 Cross Country Coach of the Year. His harriers rallied at the end of the season to win the Palomar League Meet

Blankenbaker 2nd in state, 14th in nation at Nike run By JOE NAIMAN Dylan Blankenbaker placed 14th at the Nike Nationals cross country meet Dec. 3 in Portland. “I was excited about it,” Blankenbaker said. “Finishing 14th in the nation wasn’t terrible.” The Ramona High School senior posted a time of 15:42 on the 5,000-meter (3.1mile) Portland Meadows course. “I’m happy with it,” he said. “I gave it everything.” The time was the second-fastest for a California runner. He trailed only Jonah Diaz of Palos Verdes High School. “It was just a really deep field,” Blankenbaker said. “It was just an honor to be able to even run.” Blankenbaker had run the Portland Meadows course earlier this year during the Sept. 24 Nike PreNationals but had not previously competed in the Nike Nationals. “The kind of competition was above and beyond anything I’ve ever had,” he said. “For my first time going there, I think it was a really quality performance.” Blankenbaker noted that the level of competition will help him with his college career.

and came in second in the CIF Division II and took third in the state in Division II. They were the highest finishing team from San Diego County in all divisions and beat La Costa Canyon, which beat Ramona for the CIF Division II championship. Two of Albanese’s runners also earned All North County first team honors in cross country. Dylan Blankenbaker and Alec Richardson ran their way onto the first team based on their efforts at the CIF finals. Blankenbaker earned a trip to the

prestigious NIKE Cross Country Nationals in Portland, Ore. Kirk Kaliszewski and Kwayde Miller were selected to the first team of the All North County 2011 Football Team. Kaliszewski was chosen as a running back. Kaliszewski led the Palomar League in rushing despite missing three games due to an injury. The senior running back/linebacker finished the season with 1,104 yards rushing and averaged five yards per carry. He was also a standout on defense and special teams.

Miller was selected first team offensive line. It is apropos that no certain position was listed because the 6’8 300-pound senior played every position on the offensive line except center. He played tight end as a sophomore and junior until he was moved to tackle at the end of his junior season. This season he played guard and tackle on offense and end and tackle on defense. He has made an oral commitment to continue his education and playing career at San Diego State in the fall.

North County re-leagues for the next two years The North County Conference has re-leagued for the 2012-13 and 201314 school years. Ramona High School gets the old good news/bad news gig. Ramona is in two different leagues. The NCC basically has formed two sets of leagues — one set for football and another set of leagues for the rest of the sports. This year the NCC had three teams that don’t field football teams and in the near future Carlsbad and Vista will add schools that don’t field football. That makes scheduling tough. Ramona will return to the Valley League in all sports but football and will remain in the Palomar League for two more seasons in football.

As previously stated in this column, the main motivating factor in forming leagues in the North County Conference is football gate. So the league wields a strong hand in football scheduling not only in league games but in cross league games and in “rivals week” games. Ramona’s pig skinners will face league foes Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Torrey Pines and Westview in Palomar League action. The Bulldogs will have mandated cross league football games with El Camino and Orange Glen. “The North County Conference used a formula based on wins and losses to determine the cross league games,” explained Coach and Athletic Direc-

tor Damon Baldwin. “The three schools had similar records in football the last two seasons. That was a factor in determining the cross league games,” Ramona’s week seven “rivalry” is Oceanside High School. “We can opt out of that game if both schools can find another opponent,” said Baldwin. “We have played Oceanside closely recently. I have talked to Coach Carroll and he

Bulldog wrestlers start strong By BILL TAMBURRINO Steve Koch, Ramona High School’s wrestling coach, is known for his optimism and enthusiasm, and he has plany of both after the first week of wrestling season. “Our frosh/soph team competed in the Vista duals and went 10-0 and won the tournament against some of the best teams in the county,” said Koch. “We took 30 kids who have never competed before and they start at 100. Epic?” Koch also was pleased with his varsity team. The Bulldogs traveled to the El Dorado Holiday Invitational in Placentia and went up against some of the best teams in the state and took 10th place. Po-

“We took 30 kids who have never competed before and they start at 10-0. Epic?”

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way won the tourney. Senior Devin Rhodes had the best outing for the Dawgs. The 170-pounder made it to the finals and took second place to earn a silver medal. “We are very young, so our goal was to find out what we need to work on and to wrestle tough,” said Koch. “We did both. We have a dual meet on Thursday at Valley Center and another 32 team tourney next week, so our work is cut out for us.” Five Bulldogs earned medals at the prestigious

tournament. Vince Adair (106) fought through a tough bracket to earn a medal for eighth place. Josh Allen battled to a seventh place in the tough 195-pound division. Arturo Osario (126) and Isaiah Ilich (138) both won sixth place medals. Allen is a junior. Adair, Osario and Ilich are sophomores. Koch also had praise for juniors Kevin Conroy (132) and Noe Hernandez (182). “They both were in weight classes and wrestled very tough,” he said.

would like to get a different opponent for several reasons — travel being one of them. We would like to play a different team in the middle of league than Oceanside.” Oceanside is in a unique position. The Pirate football team is a powerhouse that has won two state title games. However, the majority of its other sports struggle. Oceanside will be in the Avocado West in football and the rest of their teams will compete in the Valley League. Ramona’s record against Oceanside High School is 1 win, 1 tie and 24 losses in 26 meetings. That is hardly a rivalry game. Both teams play a very physical brand of football, and having a non-league game in the middle of league action is not beneficial for either team. Ramona’s Valley League foes will be Orange Glen, Valley Center, Oceanside, Del Norte and Mission Vista. “As the athletic director, I think that it is a good fit for the majority of our teams in the Valley League,” said Baldwin. “San Dieguito Academy was supposed to be in the league but Del Norte switched with them at the final meeting. As football coach, I am happy to stay in the Palomar League. We faced a lot of adversity on

the varsity last season but our frosh and junior varsity competed well in the Palomar League.” In this writer’s opinion, Ramona should also be in the Valley League in football and Mt. Carmel should be in the Palomar League in all sports. The Mount is in the Valley League in football. Ramona only has one vote. Many of the schools in the NCC benefit from block voting. Poway Unified School District has five schools in the NCC and they tend to take care of one another. Ramona doesn’t have an academy. Any school district that has an academy (NCC speak for a school that does not field a football team) benefits from some very special recruiting advantages. Student/ athletes in the San Dieguito and Vista districts can choose any school in the district to attend. Poway has similar rules. Del Norte has no rules. Here is an idea. When we get to five schools that do not field a football team, make them a league. I even have a name: The Academy League. Another idea: Put all of the schools that have academies or open enrollment agreements in the same league and invite Cathedral Catholic to join that league. If gate is so important, that league would fill up some stadiums on Friday nights. The San Diego Section of the CIF is a flawed system when it comes to competitive equity in the regular season. The North County Conference is a big part of that flaw.

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Bulldogs 8th in water polo tourney By JOE NAIMAN Ramona High School’s girls water polo team earned eighth place at the Benson Tournament in Orange County, which began the Bulldogs’ 2011-12 season Dec. 1-3. Although the Bulldogs only won two of their five games, they won their first two matches to earn upper-bracket status and thus a top-eight finish. “We did really well, actually,” said Coach Donnie Williams. “It was a great tournament for us.” Ramona played all five of its games at El Dorado High School. The first two matches were on Dec. 1. The Bulldogs opened the tournament and their seaon with a 14-3 victory over Arcadia High School. The Bulldogs faced Arcadia in last year’s tournament. “I knew it was going to be a fairly similar situation,” Williams said. Three goals by Bri Hogervorst and two by Holly Smith gave Ramona a 5-1 lead at the end of the first period. Smith scored the only goal of the second period. She added two goals in the third quarter to bring her total to five while Bri Hogervorst scored twice in the third period and Rachel Hogervorst scored once in the quarter. The fourth quarter included the first-ever varsity goals by Megan Kinnaman and Josie Ward and Bri Hogervorst’s sixth goal of the game. “We were able to counterattack quite a lot and do a lot of scoring off of that,” Williams said.

Ramona goalie Tiffany Larson made nine saves in the season opener. El Dorado High School was Ramona’s second Dec. 1 opponent. The first quarter was scoreless. The Bulldogs staved off three El Dorado extra-player opportunities due to Ramona penalty exclusions although Ramona was unsuccessful on both of its extra-player situations. Although Ramona was unsuccessful on its two extra-player opportunities in the second quarter, Joceyln Schwegler scored the first half’s only goal three seconds after El Dorado returned to full strength. A goal by Cassie Bernas gave Ramona a 2-0 lead in the third period, although two El Dorado goals tied the game later in the quarter. Paulina Bernd’s goal gave the Bulldogs a 3-2 lead, which was the score at the end of the third quarter. El Dorado tied the game 1-1/2 minutes into the fourth period, and the rest of regulation was scoreless. The teams went to sudden-victory overtime. In the final minute, Bernas drew an ejection, and she then took a shot that went into the net with 4 seconds left in the overtime period to give the Bulldogs a 4-3 victory. The two wins placed Ramona into the bracket with the other seven teams that won their first two games, and on Dec. 2 the Bulldogs faced Mira Costa High School. “They’ve always been tough with us,” Williams said.

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ing into the final 8 minutes and rallied to outscore the Eagles 24-18 to win the game. The difference in the game was Ramona’s ability to hit 3-point goals. The Lady Dawgs sunk seven to Santa Fe Christian’s four. Kim Whelehon hit four treys and Paige Conroy hit three from beyond the arch. Rae Anne VanTol and Whelehon shared scoring honors with 20 points apiece. Conroy also registered in double figures with 14 points. Kailey Hill

Each team scored once in the final minute of the first period with Mira Costa scoring first and Ramona knotting the game. The 1-1 score after the first period turned into a 4-1 Mira Costa advantage at halftime, a 9-2 Mira Costa lead after three periods, and a 19-2 final score. “They were a little faster,” Williams said. “The conditioning and experience was starting to show through.” Bri Hogervorst scored both Ramona goals against Mira Costa. The Bulldogs’ first Dec. 3 game was against Warren High School. “They were a very disciplined team,” Williams said. “They could really move the ball offensively.” Warren led 4-1 after the first period and 6-1 when the halftime buzzer sounded before ending the game with a 14-2 triumph. Bri Hogervorst scored Ramona’s first-period goal while Bernas scored in the second half. The seventh-place game Dec. 3 against Villa Park had an 8-4 final score in Villa Park’s favor, although the teams had an equal number of goals in three of the four quarters. Each team scored once in the first period, and the halftime score was 3-3. “I thought we had really good opportunities,” Williams said. Villa Park scored five times in the third period while Ramona scored once, and the fourth quarter was scoreless. Schwegler and Bernas each scored twice against Villa Park.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Rhodes earns second in tourney By BILL TAMBURRINO Devin Rhodes, Ramona Sentinel’s Athlete of the Week, is taking up where he left off last year. The 170-pound grappler wrestled his way to the finals in the El Dorado Holiday Invitational and took second place in the tourney. Rhodes recorded one pin and won two decisions. He is more of a technician than a brute. “His semifinal match was the best match of the tourney,” said Coach Steve Koch. “He was very sound and he wore down his opponent.” Last year Rhodes was the CIF champion and took second at the Masters to advance to the State Meet. When asked his record, he had a quaint answer: “I am not all that concerned with records or stats. I just like to go out on the matt and compete and try to improve.” When asked what has been the highlight of his wrestling career, he had a similar answer: “Most wrestlers would say going to the State Meet or winning the CIF, but for me it was beating a guy that beat me as a sophomore. He was from a very good program and he beat me pretty badly. Last year I faced him at Asics and I beat him. That showed me that I have improved.” Rhodes has the grades to go on to college, but he is contemplating joining the Navy. “After a tour in the Navy, I will be able to afford to go to college on the GI

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(2), Megan Buckley (3), Julie Ward (2) and Katherine Mauldin (3) also scored in the victory. The Ladies from the Valley of the Sun faced a state playoff team and played well in a 60-45 loss to La Costa Canyon High School (2-0) in their first home game of the season. “We faced a state playoff team and the number one seed in the tournament and with 5 minutes left in the game we were only 6 points down,” said O’Connor. “We missed

some free throws down the stretch but we were there. We have been playing very well and I am pleased with our overall play. I am very proud of the way we fought back from being down by 15 points to have a chance to win it.” La Costa had a size advantage under the bucket, but VanTol played well despite giving up 6 inches to the Mavericks’ Savannah Irwin. VanTol registered a double-double, scoring 10 and grabbing 10 boards. Whelehon led

the Lady Dawgs in scoring with 14 points followed by Conroy with 13 points. Both seniors hit two three point goals. Niki Spring contributed 4 points and Zuniga added 8 points to the cause. Granite Hills defeated Ramona in the championship game of the Coronado Shootout 64-30 to win the championship. Ramona placed two athletes on the all tournament team. VanTol was selected as a post player and Whelehon was selected as a guard.

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Devin Rhodes, left, competes in the finals at the El Dorado Tournment. Coach Steve Koch is in background.

Bill,” he said. His brother, Dakota, is a Marine. He said that his parents, Alan and Angela, have supported his efforts since he started grappling at the age of 10. Rhodes might be able to gage his improvement this year. He lost to Connor King at El Dorado who, according to Koch,

transferred to Poway High School after winning the state championship in Colorado last year. The two will square off in a dual meet in January in the Dawg House. “They will probably square off again in the finals of the Masters,” said Koch. “They are both that good.”

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December 8, 2011 Trustee Sale No. CA0900495111-1 APN 281-140-26-00 Title Order No. 5709314 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 20, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 3, 2012, at 10:00 AM, at the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA, 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 6, 2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0151628, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by BARBARA J MC BRIDE, A WIDOW , as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM SYSTEM, 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: 431 ASKEW WAY, 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 $292,097.32 (Estimated), provided, 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

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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. DATE: November 22, 2011 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA09004951-111 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Rowena Paz, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P900880 12/8, 12/15, 12/22/2011, R1747 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9980-0991 TSG Order No.: 35203-16 A.P.N.: 398-24083-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 11/24/2004 as Document Number 2004-1116238 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: Terrie Quick and James Quick, wife and husband, as Trustor, US Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-AR6 as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: January 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: On the grounds of the Scottish Rite Event Center, located at 1895 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13664 La Familia Court, Lakeside, CA 92040 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: $427,057.74 (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. The Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 08/26/2011 NBS Default Services 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Sale Information Contact: RSVP (925) 603-7342 Trustee 11/30/2011 “We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.” (RSVP# 280661, 12/08/11, 12/15/11, 12/22/11), R1746

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0064145 Title Order No. 11-0050935 Investor/Insurer No. 063065337 APN No. 281312-18-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/20/2004. 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 TODD RAKOS, AND DEBRA RAKOS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 50.0000% INTEREST, AND BARTLEY RYAN, AND KATHLEEN RYAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 50.0000% INTEREST, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS IN COMMON, dated 05/20/2004 and recorded 5/28/2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0498783, in Book , Page 25159), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, will sell on 12/29/2011 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: 705 B STREET, RAMONA, CA, 92065. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $308,676.69. 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. DATED: 12/03/2011 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

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a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4128518 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, R1742 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0092927 Title Order No. 11-0074290 Investor/Insurer No. 088552801 APN No. 141382-02-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/11/2005. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by LARRY CROUTHAMEL, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPERAT PROPERTY, dated 02/11/2005 and recorded 2/18/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0140244, in Book , Page 8646), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, will sell on 01/03/2012 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: 278 VERBANA DRIVE, BORREGO SPRINGS, CA, 92004. 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 $555,767.09. 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

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December 8, 2011 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. DATED: 12/08/2011 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. ASAP# 4129875 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, R1745 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0086862 Title Order No. 11-0070080 Investor/Insurer No. 1711461505 APN No. 294084-53-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/23/2010. 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 AARON G SILVERTHORN, A SINGLE PERSON, AND GREGORY L SILVERTHORN, AND MARY ANN SILVERTHORN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 03/23/2010 and recorded 4/19/2010, as Instrument No. 2010-0193301, in Book , Page 8638), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, will sell on 01/06/2012 at 9:00AM, SHERATON San Diego HOTEL & MARINA 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 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: 34724 YUMA RD, JULIAN, CA, 920369519. 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 $360,095.25. 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. DATED: 12/02/2011 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. ASAP# FNMA4120728 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, R1743 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0079674 Title Order No. 11-0064010 Investor/Insurer No. 610320 APN No. 284-34004-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/22/2006. 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 JORGE MORENO, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 09/22/2006 and recorded 9/27/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0688604, in Book , Page 14060), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, will sell on 01/03/2012 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: 1225 JAY BIRD LANE, RAMONA, CA, 92065. 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 $596,430.08. 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. DATED: 11/24/2011 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. ASAP# 4148412 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, R1744 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1280473-11 APN: 288692-06 TRA: 65021 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx0173 REF: Garcia, Glenna IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED June 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 28, 2011, at 10:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded June 20, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0516877 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, executed by Glenna L Garcia and David U Garcia Wife And Husband, 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, savings association, or savings bank At the entrance to the east county regional center by Statue, 250 E. Main Street El Cajon, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: PARCEL 1: LOT 32 OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TRACT NO. 5016-1, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 13667, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, OCTOBER 28, 1998. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OR A PORTION OF THE SAME: A. ALL OIL RIGHTS, MINERAL RIGHTS, NATURAL GAS RIGHTS AND RIGHTS TO ALL OTHER HYDROCARBONS BY WHATSOEVER NAME KNOWN, TO ALL GEOTHERMAL HEAT AND TO ALL PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING (COLLECTIVELY, “SUBSURFACE RESOURCES”); AND B. THE PERPETUAL RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE AND OPERATE FOR AND TO PRODUCE, STORE AND REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES ON OR FROM THE LOT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO WHIPSTOCK OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILL AND MINE FROM LANDS OTHER THAN THE LOT, WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS INTO, THROUGH OR ACROSS THE SUBSURFACE OF THE LOT, AND TO BOTTOM SUCH WHIPSTOCKED OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS WITHIN OR BEYOND THE EXTERIOR LIMITS OF THE LOT, AND TO REDRILL, RETUNNEL, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, DEEPEN AND OPERATE ANY SUCH WELLS OR MINES, BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE, OPERATE, PRODUCE, STORE OR REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES THROUGH OR IN THE SURFACE OR THE UPPER FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY FEET (550’) OF THE SUBSURFACE OF THE LOT, AS RESERVED IN DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 2000 AS FILE NO. 2000-0605041 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 2: NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, INGRESS, EGRESS, DRAINAGE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, ALL AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION AND THE NOTICE, RECORDED DECEMBER 28, 1998 AS FILE NO. 1998- 0849862 AND OCTOBER 18, 2000 AS FILE NO. 2000-0560270, BOTH OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 23623 Isla Del Rey 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the

time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $670,121.80. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and 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. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 21, 2011. (R-397971 12/08/11, 12/15/11, 12/22/11), R1732 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-032862 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Ramona Valley Presbyterian Church b. Ramona Valley New Life Church Located at: 434 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA., 92065, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 1039 D Street, Suite #4, Ramona, CA., 92065. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: New Life Presbyterian Church, 615 West Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA., 92025, California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/29/2011. Theodore Hamilton, R1740, Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1192959-13 APN: 328040-52-00 TRA: 65019 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1379 REF: Astenius, Robert IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 21, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 28, 2011, at 10:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 28, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0843557 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, executed by Robert Astenius and Non-applicant Spouse Tandie Mitchellastenius Husband And Wife, 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

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federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the entrance to the east county regional center by Statue, 250 E. Main Street El Cajon, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 22338 Jans Oak View 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $882,661.86. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and 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. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 29, 2011. (R-398195 12/08/11, 12/15/11, 12/22/11), R1739 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-032347 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Ramona Tead b. Ramona Tea’D c. Ramona Tea Party d. Ramona Tea Party Patriots Located at: 18401 Rangeland Rd., Ramona, CA., 92065, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Association-Other than a Partnership. The first day of business: was 11/5/11. This business is hereby registered by the following: #1. Dan Summers, 18401 Rangeland Rd., Ramona, CA., 92065. #2. Susan Summers, 18401 Rangeland Rd., Ramona, CA., 92065. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San

Diego County on 11/21/2011. Dan Summers, R1738, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-032355 Fictitious Business Name(s): New Creations Salon Located at: 636 Main 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: Michelle Claasen, 407 Pala St., Ramona, CA., 92065. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/21/2011. Michelle Claasen, R1736, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0082620 Title Order No. 11-0066819 Investor/Insurer No. 1702595126 APN No. 198253-12-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/22/2006. 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 CHERYL REMILLET, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SEPARATE ESTATE, dated 03/22/2006 and recorded 3/30/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0219572, in Book , Page 1878), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, will sell on 12/28/2011 at 9:00AM, SHERATON San Diego HOTEL & MARINA 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 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: 778 TILTING T, BORREGO SPRINGS, CA, 92004. 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 $296,334.11. 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

RAMONA MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT 105 Earlham Street (760) 789 1330 phone Ramona , CA 92065-1599 (760) 788 2202 fax NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of December, 2011, at the hour of 4:30 p.m. at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane, Ramona, California, the Board of Directors of the Ramona Municipal Water District will conduct a Public Hearing. The purpose of the hearing will be to take public input on ADOPTING AN URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE 2010. Prior to this meeting, copies of the appropriate documents related to the Urban Water Management Plan 2010 will be available for review from the District’s Office. Protests should be addressed to the District’s Administrative Secretary at 105 Earlham Street, Ramona, California, any time prior to the hours set for the hearing or at the Community Center at the time of the hearing, but prior to the close of the hearing. At the time stated above, the Board of Directors shall hear and consider all objections or protests, if any, to the Urban Water Management Plan; and at the conclusion of the hearing, the Board may adopt, revise, change, or amend the Plan. Date: 23 November 2011 Sherry McGarry, Administrative Secretary RAMONA MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT R1729, Dec. 1, 8, 2011

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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. DATED: 11/24/2011 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. ASAP# FNMA4120045 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011, R1735 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No CA1100041121 Loan No 0356015067 Insurer No. 1706396294 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/10/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized

December 8, 2011 to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: KURT SCHNEIDER, A SINGLE MAN Recorded 04/13/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0250161 in Book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California Date of Sale: 12/27/2011 at 10:30 A.M. Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Address is purported to be: 3827 CRESCENT DRIVE JULIAN, CA 92036 APN#: 292072-05-00 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $324,374.02, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Date: 11/25/2011 Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 lleanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# FNMA4136241 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011, R1734 TS #: CA-09-264397-CL Order #: 104742 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/12/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to

the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ISMAR VELASCO, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 02/16/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0110524 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California; Date of Sale: 12/28/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $398,257.64 The purported property address is: HEARD LANE RAMONA, CA 92065 Assessors Parcel No. 284-214-29 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is

unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. P900949 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/2011, R1733 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1280473-11 APN: 288-692-06 TRA: 65021 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx0173 REF: Garcia, Glenna IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED June 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 28, 2011, at 10:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded June 20, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0516877 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, executed by Glenna L Garcia and David U Garcia Wife And Husband, 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, savings association, or savings bank At the entrance to the east county regional center by Statue, 250 E. Main Street El Cajon, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: PARCEL 1: LOT 32 OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TRACT NO. 5016-1, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 13667, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, OCTOBER 28, 1998. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OR A PORTION OF THE SAME: A. ALL OIL RIGHTS, MINERAL RIGHTS, NATURAL GAS RIGHTS AND RIGHTS TO ALL OTHER HYDROCARBONS BY WHATSOEVER NAME KNOWN, TO ALL GEOTHERMAL HEAT AND TO ALL PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING (COLLECTIVELY, “SUBSURFACE RESOURCES”); AND B. THE PERPETUAL RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE AND OPERATE FOR AND TO PRODUCE, STORE AND REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES ON OR FROM THE LOT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO WHIPSTOCK OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILL AND MINE FROM LANDS OTHER THAN THE LOT, WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS INTO, THROUGH OR ACROSS THE SUBSURFACE OF THE LOT, AND TO BOTTOM SUCH WHIPSTOCKED OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED WELLS,

TUNNELS AND SHAFTS WITHIN OR BEYOND THE EXTERIOR LIMITS OF THE LOT, AND TO REDRILL, RETUNNEL, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, DEEPEN AND OPERATE ANY SUCH WELLS OR MINES, BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE, OPERATE, PRODUCE, STORE OR REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES THROUGH OR IN THE SURFACE OR THE UPPER FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY FEET (550’) OF THE SUBSURFACE OF THE LOT, AS RESERVED IN DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 2000 AS FILE NO. 2000-0605041 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 2: NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, INGRESS, EGRESS, DRAINAGE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, ALL AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION AND THE NOTICE, RECORDED DECEMBER 28, 1998 AS FILE NO. 1998- 0849862 AND OCTOBER 18, 2000 AS FILE NO. 2000-0560270, BOTH OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 23623 Isla Del Rey 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $670,121.80. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and 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. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 21, 2011. (R-397971 12/08/11, 12/15/11, 12/22/11), R1732 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0072721 Title Order No. 11-0059081 Investor/Insurer No. 158512414 APN No. 198253-25-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MIRNA A MAGDALENO, AND AARON GONZALEZ, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 02/16/2007 and recorded 2/28/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0136306, in Book , Page 9975), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, will sell on 12/27/2011 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: 3101 DOUBLE O ROAD, BORREGO SPRINGS, CA, 92004. 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 $442,900.61. 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 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. DATED: 11/12/2011 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. ASAP# 4140217 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011, R1730 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0035989 Title Order No. 10-8-142678 APN No. 323144-18-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/19/2009. 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 JONATHON STONE, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 06/19/2009 and recorded 6/24/2009, as Instrument No. 2009-0346636, in Book , Page 9996), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, will sell on 12/15/2011 at 10:00AM, On the grounds of the Scottish Rite Event Center, located at 1895 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 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: 13121 STANDISH DR, POWAY, CA, 920645966. 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 $332,482.19. 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

December 8, 2011 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. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 06/30/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 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. FEI # 1006.102184 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2011, R1728 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0075492 Title Order No. 11-0060973 APN No. 280110-16-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/30/2005. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JOHN M ELLIOTT, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND SUSAN ST HILAIRE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 11/30/2005 and recorded 12/2/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-1042069, in Book , Page 17463), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County State of California, will sell on 12/19/2011 at 10:00AM, On the grounds of the Scottish Rite Event Cen-ter, located at 1895 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 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: 1011 OLIVE AVENUE, RAMONA, CA, 920651820. 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 $636,134.32. 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 at provided, and the unpaid

principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon at provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 11/19/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 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. FEI # 1006.146295 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2011, R1727 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0072564 Title Order No. 11-0058647 Investor/Insurer No. 116621154 APN No. 288362-34-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/21/2005. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by CHERYL ELAINE STROM, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 12/21/2005 and recorded 12/29/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-1117172, in Book , Page 31970), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, will sell on 12/19/2011 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: 16333 OAK SPRINGS DRIVE, RAMONA, CA, 92065. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $387,893.37. 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. DATED: 11/13/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 ASAP# 4138865 11/24/2011, 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, R1726

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0078781 Title Order No. 11-0062912 Investor/Insurer No. 60624888 APN No. 288401-02-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/27/2005. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM HANSEN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 09/27/2005 and recorded 10/5/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0860581, in Book , Page 4130), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, will sell on 12/15/2011 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: 16341 ARENA DRIVE, RAMONA, CA, 92065. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $343,974.51. 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. DATED: 11/20/2011 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. ASAP# 4126390 11/24/2011, 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, R1725 T.S. No. 20110263 LOAN NO.: 1363532/GREEN NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 5, 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. Notice is hereby given that UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SHANE C. GREEN AND LORI GREEN, HUSBAND AND

WIFE recorded 1/12/2005 in Book N/A Page N/A Inst. # 2005-0031038, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 5/31/2011 in Book N/A Page N/A Inst. # 20110276676 of said Officials Records, will SELL on 12/16/2011 at 10:00 AM: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA at public auction to the highest bidder for cash (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) (Note: Cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to UnionBanCal Mortgage Corporation) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: 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: 15045 MOONGLOW DRIVE RAMONA, CALIFORNIA 92065 APN# 288-662-48-00 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 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 $427,810.96. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal of the note secured by said deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The mortgage loan servicer, beneficiary, or authorized agent has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply because: The borrower has surrendered the property as evidenced by either a letter confirming the surrender or delivery of the keys to the property to the mortgage, trustee, beneficiary or authorized agent. UnionBancal Mortgage 8248 Mercury Court M-520, PO BOX 85416 San Diego, California 92186-5416 858-4965484 UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION By: JULIE D. RANDALL, VICE PRESIDENT P898655, 11/24, 12/1, 12/08/2011, R1723 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-031547 Fictitious Business Name(s): AutoCommute Located at: 358 Washington Street, Ramona, CA., 92065, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: was November 1, 2011. This business is hereby registered by the following: Michael Vest, 358 Washington Street, Ramona, CA., 92065. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/10/2011. Michael Vest, R1722, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 2011

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TS #: CA-10-373904-LL Order #: 100425747-CA-GTO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/11/2005. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): TERRY A. MC NEILL , A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 10/20/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0909875 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California; Date of Sale: 12/20/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $653,043.97 The purported property address is: 24911 THUNDER MOUNTAIN RD RAMONA, CA 92065 Assessors Parcel No. 331-080-32-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. P897784 11/24, 12/1, 12/08/2011, R1720

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-031781 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Magnolia Estate Vineyards b. Magnolia Estate Vineyard located at: 1007 Magnolia Ave., Ramona, CA., 92065, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: was 11/15/2011. This business is hereby registered by the following: Thomas J. Cassidy, 1007 Magnolia Avenue, Ramona, CA., 92065. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/15/2011. Thomas J. Cassidy, R1721, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 2011 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2011-030985 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Ramona Fire Safe Council b. Ramona West End Fire Safe Council Located at: 15873 Hwy 67, Ramona, CA., 92065, San Diego County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Diego county on: 10/22/2009, and assigned File No. 2009-030355. Is (are) abandoned by the following registrant (s): Ramona West End Fire Safe Council, Inc., 15873 Hwy 67, Ramona, CA., 92065, California. This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk, Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., of San Diego County on 11/03/2011. Kristi Mansolf, R1718, Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-460635-CL Order #: 110369048-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/2/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ERIC SPAULDING, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 8/5/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0744409 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/6/2012 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, in the Auction. com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $302,852.51 The purported property address is: 1411 KEYSER ROAD RAMONA, CA 92065 Assessor’s Parcel No. 282-351-07-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is

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unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www. auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Ext. 3704 ____________ ____________________________ ___________ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0016472 12/8/2011 12/15/2011 12/22/2011 R1717 Trustee Sale no. 253048CA Loan no. 0700135635 Title Order no. 917743 nOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE In DEFAULT UnDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/17/2005. 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 12/16/2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06/24/2005, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 20050534663, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: ROGER HEMELSTRAND AND BONNIE HEMELSTRANC, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $405,433.57 (estimated)

December 8, 2011 Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4861 MOUNTAINBROOK RD Santa Ysabel, CA APN Number: 248-210-27-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 11/21/2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee MARCO RIVERA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www. lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com P896138 11/24, 12/1, 12/08/2011 R1716 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHAnGE OF nAmE CASE NUMBER 37-2011-00100640-CU-PT-CTL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Central Division, Hall of Justice, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101 PETITION OF: Samantha Lee McDaniels for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Samantha Lee McDaniels filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Kyle Stephen Lee to Proposed Name Kyle Stephen mcDaniels. 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. 20, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept 8. 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: Kevin A. Enright Judge of the Superior Court R1702, Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 2011 nOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-446760-LL Order #: 837583 YOU ARE In DEFAULT UnDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/13/2006. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal

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credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): PAULA RIGGS Recorded: 9/26/2006 as Instrument No. 20060682706 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 12/22/2011 at 10:00:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the east county regional center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $462,785.14 The purported property address is: 25706 BELLEMORE DR RAMONA, CA 92065 Assessor’s Parcel No. 288-621-23-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America, N.A. 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rights’ against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0015560 12/1/2011 12/8/2011 12/15/2011, R1685

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hy is it that some people start a fitness program and quit soon after and others dive in, are dedicated and are determined to succeed and nothing can stop their directed mission to accomplish their goals? Is it internal, external, mental, chemical, or an emotional reason? Here are my Success X Factors Never Quit Attitude Set Goals Be Accountable Find Your Reason Get Comfortable with Uncomfortable Never quit attitude: I remember as a kid in elementary school a teacher telling the class this saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!” “Try Try Again” by T. H. Palmer ‘Tis a lesson you should heed, If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again; Then your courage should appear, For if you will persevere, You will conquer, never fear Try, try again; Once or twice, though you should fail, If you would at last prevail, Try, try again; If we strive, ‘tis no disgrace Though we do not win the race; What should you do in the case? Try, try again If you find your task is hard, Time will bring you your reward, Try, try again All that other folks can do, Why, with patience, should not you? Only keep this rule in view: Try, try again.

Set Goals: If you are going to fire a weapon you need to set your sights on a target. The same is true for succeeding in fitness. What is the number one thing you want to accomplish in fitness. Be specific and make it clear. Set your crosshairs on that and be focused. Be Accountable: Let others know what you are trying to do and ask them for support. Be transparent and let them into your struggles and failures. If they are a good friend they will help build you up and get back on track. Find Your Reason: Years ago I ran a whole campaign on finding your reason for fitness. Is it so you can keep up with your kids, lose weight to do that zip line in Kauai? It might be to look better for your spouse or compete in an athletic event. You have to have an extrinsic reason for putting in those hard hours in the gym or on the road. Find a picture of your reason and post it on the fridge, the dash in the car or even on a lanyard around your neck. Get Comfortable with Uncomfortable: You heard me. Success is not easy and is going to take monumental effort at times. It’s going to hurt and you need to be mentally prepared for discomfort and pitfalls. Knowing this in advance lessens the blow. Fitness and proper eating isn’t always fun, get over it and do it anyway. I’m here to help motivate, create and inspire better living through health and fitness, so please let me know how I can help. Visit me on Facebook at Ramona’s Trainer and Ramona Fitness and post questions and comments. I and my team of fitness professionals can be contacted at the club at 760-789-3500 or visit www. ramonafitness.com for more information. Peter San Nicolas owns Ramona Fitness Center at 558 Main St.

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discover there are extra eyes and ears actively working to provide an additional layer of safety and resources to the community. “They are a good conversation starter,” said Bavencoff. The mounted patrol began about 10 years ago, said Degenfelder and Bavencoff. “My wife Arvie went to a meeting where (sheriff’s) Lt. Karen Axle was also,” said Degenfelder. “At some point, Axle turned to Arvie and made a comment about having a mounted patrol. She thought it was a wonderful idea and told me about it

Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Requirements: 18 years or older Own a horse Reasonable access to a horse trailer Pass application process Attend trainings and hour requirements Ramona Mounted Patrol Volunteers Deputy Cory Martinez: Administrator and liaison in charge of the group DeAnne Erickson: Volunteer Coordinator John Degenfelder: Founder and, at 83, oldest member Husband and wife team of Marcy and Derik Millar Jon Herbin Ed Spaeth Nancy Ujazdowski

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Note: The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and personnel within Ramona’s substation have developed innovative programs and ideas to enhance the effectiveness of the department. By utilizing law enforcement as well as volunteers, programs have added a broader blanket of safety. Volunteers have been playing an important role in many organizations throughout history. In booming economies extra help is necessary to handle surplus, but in tough economic times volunteers become vital. Volunteers at the Ramona Sheriff Substation have become effective deterrents as well as essential for community outreach and additional services that have proven to be life-saving. This series of articles will show the effort local law enforcement has taken to knit together a safety net of sorts as well as the extraordinary people who bring together the loose ends.

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when she came home.” “I went in to talk to Karen about some issue,” said Arvie Degenfelder, “and she looked over at me and said ‘it would be so neat if we had a mounted patrol - with them in their Stetsons, wouldn’t it?’ I thought it was a great idea. Karen wanted to know if John would be able to get anyone else interested. John had been doing the driving patrol for awhile and it bored him silly. So he approached a couple of the other volunteers with it.” That was how the first mounted patrol of volunteers came to be. “That’s how it was started. There were three men in the beginning, all in their 70s,” laughed Arvie, adding, “They were nick-named The Galloping Geezers!” The three men became a unique connection between law enforcement and the public. The equine ambassadors started to patrol events like football games and the country fair, they took part in parades and they filled in where patrol cars couldn’t easily go. “With the horses, it is kind of a friendly atmosphere,” said John Degenfelder. “If you see a horse walking by, you stop and watch them. The horse patrol creates a friendlier atmosphere than the cars or the uniforms. The kids love us.” As the volunteers stop to speak with the curious, plastic badges are offered to the children. “I’m glad that she had this idea and that we got going with it,” said Degenfelder.

Sentinel photo/Dixie Pettit

Mounted Patrol volunteer John Degenfelder, left, gives last-minute instructions to a Channel 8 television news crew in Ramona recently to record patrol activities.

“Trails go behind and between houses, we can see burglars in back yards, broken windows ... we (riding with Bob Langlever) found a motorcycle one time hidden in some bushes up toward Four Corners. No one would have seen it just walking by. We were up high enough to see it. Once we called it in and gave them the license plate number, we found it was stolen. We help where the cars can’t go… where the sheriff normally wouldn’t be in their cars, giving feedback on what’s going on. Eyes and ears.” Spaeth rides with Degenfelder every week. “We see people hanging out in parking lots,” he said. “Once they notice us, they leave.” Spaeth, an experienced search and rescue volunteer, has saved lives on horseback. “I patrol the trail down to the waterfall and pull people

out of there all the time who couldn’t make it back out.” Spaeth makes multiple trips down the hill and will often ride people out on the horse while he leads them to safety and shade at the top. Volunteer Coordinator DeAnne Erickson stresses that the mounted patrol is made up of citizen volunteers. This means anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to be part of the team of extra eyes and ears helping to keep visitors and residents safe. “There is an application process and a commitment to a certain amount of hours is required from all the volunteers, but it really isn’t that difficult,” said Erickson, coordinator since 2004. “There is a twoweek-long academy, learning the rules and so on, radio etiquette and what is expected. The horses are tested as well. “We introduce the horses to

various stimuli in a responsible way. The sensory test is really for basic horsemanship and to see if the horse is calm, welltrained, and to ensure the rider has complete control over the horse. A horse that’s real spooky that the rider can’t get control over would not be a good candidate.” The riders are asked to don a poncho while mounted, carry a flag, and strollers and umbrellas are introduced to the horses. Riding in formation is a must. “All the testing is done in an arena to ensure the horses are appropriate for the situations they will be exposed to,” explained Erickson. If a horse cannot withstand sirens and flashing lights, it is probably not a good candidate. “It is actually pretty amazing what the horses are OK with once they know what some-

thing is,” said Spaeth. “There are some horses that just can’t do it, though. That is why we all need to be qualified every year.” When asked why she volunteers for the mounted patrol, Erickson refers to the Cedar wildfire in 2003. “I know we make a difference,” she said. “People were actually trying to walk their horses to safety. I was there 12 hours, up all night, and then went to Poway because the fires just kept going. I just kept dropping them off and going out and getting more. They were walking their horses down the road and I would stop to load them up. They didn’t know where to go or what to do, so they were trying to walk their horses out … just out there trying to save their horse from burning. Bobby

Neal opened up his place to anyone who needed it. It was incredibly rewarding to see everyone helping each other and come together to help not just the pets, but the livestock. It meant a lot to the victims of the wildfires.” As riders head out in pairs, people pause to watch these ambassadors of goodwill ride past. Excited children, curious teens and even adults ask to touch the horses. Four hooves and friendly smiles help to close the gap that sometimes is found between police and public. For more information about becoming a part of the mounted unit, contact Erickson at 760-749-3136. This and other volunteer opportunities with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department may be found online at www.sdsheriff.net.

Ramona Sentinel

December 8, 2011