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Love, Luck and Lively Feet ~ Page 2 School District Looking to Sell 32 Acres ~ Page 4 School Resource Officer Program Promotes a Positive View of Law Enforcement ~ Page 6 Dinners, Winners and a New Board ~ Page 8 Archie Moore — The ‘Salt Mine’ and His Legacy ~ Page 10 New Language? Bring it On! ~ Page 22

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through tough situations. He helps us see the value in life and each other.” While Colton doesn’t like to talk about it, and certainly doesn’t want to be treated differently, he was willing to say, “I’m okay now. I know it was nothing personal. I was in the shark’s environment, and honestly, you have better odds at being struck by lightning.” To prove he was over it, he asked his parents to take him to SeaWorld for his birthday, less than a month after the attack. The family enjoyed the animals and sea life, and even visited the Shark Encounter, where Colton got to pet a shark. Within four weeks of the incident, half the amount of time doctors anticipated for recovery, he was back dancing. “He always puts 100 percent into Multitalented Colton Hagler is skilled at tap-dancing, motocross racing and skateboarding. everything he does,” said Jody. Colton was recently invited by After a photo and the details were group of lifeguards to find the good analyzed, researchers confirmed it was ReVerb to perform at the DC Tap Fest Samaritan had used his shirt to create next month in the nation’s capital. an unprovoked bump-and-bite incia makeshift tourniquet and stopped The family started a fundrazr.com dent. Their databases identified three the bleeding. potential species that might have been campaign to help cover the cost, and Upon arriving at the emergency anticipate many more performances responsible. room, doctors unraveled the bandage to come. Jody said, “I believe God has his and suspected the wound had been Grateful to friends and family for hand in everything — even this.” caused by a shark. their support, Colton said, “I wouldn’t Though she never got to thank the Due to the amount of flesh missbe here without my parents. They’ve good Samaritan in person, she keeps ing, they summoned a plastic surgeon done so much for me. I’m lucky to him in her prayers. and orthopedic specialist. They also have them, and even luckier that She also keeps the bloodstained advised the family to notify NOAA I get to do all these great things that shirt she wore that day as a reminder (National Oceanic and Atmospheric I love.” n that things don’t happen by chance, Administration) and Scripps Institute but that, “God gives us strength to get of Oceanography.

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School District Looking to Sell 32 Acres By Ruth Lepper ~ the journal

amona Unified School District may be decreasing in size if the board of trustees gives the go-ahead to offer for sale 32 acres behind Hanson Elementary School.The parcel, located on Boundary Avenue, has been appraised at $325,000 by an independent appraisal. The appraiser, Darrell Gordon, reported that the land could be divided by a developer into two or three parcels. The district will be represented by local realtor Carol Fowler in going out to bid. The board approved entering into an agreement with the county for improvements and replacement of playground equipment at Barnett Elementary School at a cost of $92,000. The equipment will include a ramp compliant with the Americans with

Disabilities Act. The playground will remain open to the public during daylight hours when school is not in session. Ramona High School is seeking a $250,000 grant for Career Technical Education. The grant will be used for the automotive, engineering, welding and agricultural programs. It will help students by providing the knowledge and skills to prepare them for employment and post-secondary education following high school graduation. The board also approved at its Jan. 21 meeting a three-year plan for the Educator Effectiveness Program Grant that will provide funding for various programs in the district for teachers and administrators. The total for all programs is $402,000, covering the 2015 to 2018 period.

Assistant Superintendent David Ostermann reported on the governor’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 school year. The board approved his report for the January proposal. Ostermann reported that “improved revenue projection will increase the ending balance in the multi-year projections.” There will be more proposed budget reports at upcoming meetings. Board members discussed the characteristics they will be looking for in their search for a new superintendent. Superintendent Robert Graeff will be retiring at the end of the current school year. The trustees will be working with members of the community to specify the qualities, skills and experience they want for the next superintendent. The data will then be advertised for the job posting. The board received the following gifts to the district: • Schwab Charitable Fund — $40,000 for James Dukes Elementary School and $10,000 for the district office. •F irst Congregational Church — $480 for Montecito High School’s GED program. • Ramona Chamber of Commerce — $2,500 for Montecito High School’s construction program. The next regularly scheduled school board meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at Wilson Administration Center, 720 Ninth St. n

‘Locks of Love’ Shows Love in Action

For 13 years, Artistry in Hair Day Spa has shown love in action by hosting a Locks of Love annual event. This year, it is set for Saturday, Feb. 13, with appointments being scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locks of Love is a national, nonprofit organization that for nearly two decades has provided hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada who suffer from long-term medical hair loss. The hairpieces are considered “prostheses,” and they are form-fitted for each child. “I can’t express enough how traumatizing hair loss is for a child,” said Artistry in Hair owner Natallie Phillips. “My heart goes out to children who are battling cancer and other medical conditions. I truly believe in supporting Locks of Love.” Patrons donating at least 10 inches of hair from the nape of the neck to the ends — the length of hair that Locks of Love needs to create a hairpiece — will be given a complimentary haircut. “All of my stylists and I will volunteer our time and services on this day for your hair donations,” said Phillips. Snacks and drinks will be served, and there will be a guest speaker and complimentary gift for donors. Appointments are a must. Contact the salon at 1008 D St., or call 760-789-1231. n 4 Ramona Home Journal

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Seventh Mural Dedication Set

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This historic photo is the inspiration for the latest mural installation. Photo courtesy of Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project

amona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project announced that its seventh mural is set to be unveiled Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. on the east side of the Turkey Inn, 716 Main St. The mural depicts a special day in Ramona’s past, captured in a historic photograph — celebrations on Main Street, July 4, 1914. The artist is Fallbrook muralist Anna Parker, of Muralchemy. Parker, a full-time muralist with many clients throughout the county, says she inherited the love of art from her father.

“We encourage the community to come enjoy this new mural, meet the artist and receive an autographed copy of the mural as a souvenir,” said Mural Project President Elaine Lyttleton. The mural is funded by County of San Diego Community Enhancement funds, the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project Board of Directors, and donations from Turkey Inn owner Gerow Pritchard and patrons of the business. n

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according to the branch manager. Also in February, the library will host a “Read for the Win” art competition, with the winner receiving the honor of having their original artwork featured on San Diego County Library summer reading promotional materials. Teens will work on their art at the library Feb. 12, and children on Feb. 19. Art sessions start at 3:15 p.m., and supplies will be provided. Call the library at 760-788-5270. n

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School Resource Officer Program Promotes a Positive View of Law Enforcement By Jack Riordan ~ the journal

early 100 students and staff members filled a large multipurpose room on the campus of Montecito High School last month to officially meet Ramona Unified School District’s new School Resource Officer, San Diego Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Allen. For the next hour, through a mixture of personal anecdotes, a visual slideshow and a question-and-answer session, Deputy Allen worked to dismiss any preconceptions students may have had about law enforcement and educate them as to what officers like him are seeking to do in their community. The theme of his presentation was about the choices we are all faced with and the reality of the decisions we make. The students were engaged and had a lot of questions. He stayed around after most of the room had cleared and answered a few personal questions from several students — just as he hopes to do each day across the campuses of the school district. It was on Jan. 8 that Deputy Allen settled into an office on the Ramona High School campus, where he starts each school day by greeting students and staff and making himself available

to anyone with a question or concern. Of course, he is also there, trained and armed much like any other sheriff’s deputy, to provide a quick security or law enforcement response in the rare event it may be necessary. Whether a need arises at RHS, Montecito High, or any of the nine schools in the district, the School Resource Officer is tasked with providing proactive assistance to each of them. Dave Lohman, the principal of Montecito High School, sees the new program as a positive thing for not only local schools, but for the community overall, and welcomes Deputy Allen to his campus anytime. “His presence on campus, building those relationships with our students, is so important,” Lohman said. “Those kids are now more apt to come to him and say, ‘I need your help with something.’” Allen is an eight-year veteran of law enforcement, having served in a training role for part of that time, and he has 10 years of military experience prior to that. He voluntarily applied for the local position, even though he does not live in Ramona and didn’t know much about the area beforehand.

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Since starting his new assignment here, he has grown to love the town and has already paid visits to every school in the district to introduce himself and lend his support. “I am here to be a direct liaison between the students and staff with law enforcement,” he said. “I am here for the entire district. My job is to ensure the safety of the students, the staff and the school.” Though the program is new to Ramona, Allen says it is not new

for the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. “Rancho San Diego command has had three School Resource Officers for at least the last eight years,” he said. “They’ve had a School Resource Officer at Mount Miguel, Monte Vista and Valhalla high schools, and just added a fourth at Steele Canyon.” A study released in May 2015 by the National Center for Education Statistics revealed that 43 percent of all U.S. schools had a School Resource

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Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Allen, right, met with Montecito High School students as part of their Reality Week to introduce himself and the new School Resource Officer program.

Officer on campus for some portion of the 2013-14 school year. That number jumps to 63 percent when you single out middle schools and junior high schools, and goes up to 64 percent when you just look at high schools. Lieutenant Rich Williams is the man in charge at the Ramona Sheriff’s Substation, and he, too, sees the new program as a good thing for Ramona’s youth, for many reasons. “He is here to make sure that there is an open dialogue with the youth of Ramona,” Williams said. “They will see him on campus and know that they can have a casual conversation with him. There is really no downside from a law-enforcement perspective. It is a very good and very successful

program department-wide, and we are excited for it.” The program was established by a much-debated vote held by the Ramona Unified School District Board of Trustees last December. The vote initially failed to pass, as some members of the board declined to sign on to the open-ended offer from the county that guaranteed the program would come at no cost to the district through June, but with no caveat for what costs may be incurred after that. Eventually, the board passed the vote 4-0 in favor of the program, with a rider saying the district would not be responsible for more than 50 percent of the cost of the program after June.

Deputy Allen takes a few minutes to speak to a small group of students after a recent assembly at Montecito High School.

The length of the program will be determined by its efficacy. “We are human, just like everyone else, and we see The presence of a familiar black-and-white police what people are seeing on TV, cruiser tells students and staff members that and we want to address those Deputy Allen is on campus. concerns in a proactive manner,” Allen said. “We have local school and see the familiar blackthe resources here, and we have the and-white police cruiser in the parking availability, so we want to be a positive lot, it doesn’t necessarily mean that influence between law enforcement, there is a problem on campus. In fact, kids, parents and schools.” it probably means that potential So the next time you drive past a problems are being averted. n

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Dinners, Winners and a New Board

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amona Chamber of Commerce pulled off another fantastic evening at its annual Installation and Awards Ceremony held last month at Barona Resort and Casino. The nonprofit organization oversees economic development for the community and is considered a valuable resource to both businesses and consumers alike. Chamber Executive Director Joe Stupar said, “At the dinner, we installed the new board, paid tribute to those who served, and gave accolades to those who have gone above and beyond.” Prior to the year’s end, nominations in three categories, including Business, Individual and Non-Profit of the Year, were made by the public and submitted to the Chamber. Membership was not a prerequisite, and a panel of volunteers made up the awards committee and were also responsible for nominating a Lifetime Achievement award winner. After a day of deliberation, a list of finalists was announced. “Each nomination was carefully considered by the committee,” said Stupar, explaining that the selections were narrowed down, and eventually a winner was chosen. Country Wine & Spirits was named Business of the Year for their outstanding service to the community. “I want to thank Ramona and the Chamber of Commerce for this award,”

Pictured at the Ramona Chamber of Commerce retreat on Jan. 22 are, from left, director Paul Zawilenski, Executive Director Joe Stupar, and directors Dan Vengler, Sally Westbrook, Bob Murray, Patrick Osio, Charlotte Jensen, Bob Krysak, Heidi Sam, Charlie Koehler, Lezley Knott, Amber Ramirez, Cindy Galloway, Stacy Bart and Carol Fowler. Not pictured is director Kathleen Cole. Photo Courtesy of Ramona Chamber of Commerce

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Donna Zick, left, Judy Nachazel and Robert Krysak of the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project show the organization’s Non-Profit of the Year award. Also pictured are Bob Hailey and Woody Kirkman, of Ramona Town Hall, and Melissa Sargent, from Heart and Hooves therapy, groups that were also nominated for the award. Photos by Carol Kinney

said Country Wine & Spirits General Manager Steve Hermiz. “Ramona is our family. It always has been, and always will be.” Darrel Kinney, Ramona Home Journal publisher and community volunteer, was named Citizen of the Year. “When your work is associated with volunteers like Pete Bakarich and Bill and Judy Bryant, you really can feel proud,” Kinney said, adding that he is very thankful for the honor. “Ramona has been good to our family and the Journal. It is good to give back and enjoy what we do. I am blessed.” The Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project was named Non-Profit Organization of the Year for its efforts to beautify Ramona and attract tourism by installing murals at a number of locations throughout town. Community advocate and longtime Ramona Community Planning Group secretary Kristi Mansolf was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award. “It is a tremendous honor to receive this award, especially because there are so many extraordinary volunteers here in Ramona,” said Mansolf. “I particularly want to thank Larry and Page Gordon, Rob Inglis, Kathy Kilcrease, and Carole and Doug Funk. I also want to recognize past and present members of the Ramona West End Fire Safe Council, whose commitment and dedication have raised awareness about fuel-breaks and defensible space.” Prior to the evening’s conclusion, Board President Bob Krysak introduced the newly elected directors. “This was my first time going February 11, 2016

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would later bear his name. He began developing a boxing training center he called the “Salt Mine,” so named because he said he worked as hard there to get ready for fights as anyone did in a salt mine. It was the place where he personally trained and also helped train others, including notable boxers of the era

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grips of the Great Depression. It was an era of racial trouble for blacks and a time when jobs were scarce for many. About 1933, like many young, unmarried men, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and was assigned to the forestry division at Poplar Bluff, Mo. Archie had long been interested in learning “the manly art of self-defense,” otherwise known as boxing. His instincts confirmed the wisdom of knowing how to defend oneself in the world. Just by happenstance, one of his boyhood idols was the bodybuilder Charles Atlas, and because Archie followed his advice, he stayed in good physical fitness throughout his lifetime. At that time, prize fighting was a popular sport and a good way for a crafty and capable boxer to put food on the table and a Cadillac in the garage. In his spare time at the CCC camp, Archie began an extensive training routine, eventually entering some Golden Gloves tournaments, where he gained experience and confidence as an amateur boxer. Many of the matches took place in a racially charged atmosphere, so he had to be good enough to overcome his opponents, as well as racial bias. By 1936, Moore had turned professional and recalled receiving $3 for his first fight in Quincy, Ill. He moved to San Diego in 1938, and began fighting here, as well as in other major U.S. cities and overseas in Australia. February 11, 2016

Archie was a classic throwback to the early days of boxing in the Old West. He would fight anyone, anywhere and move from town to town Archie Moore Photo Courtesy of San Diego Hall of Champions to his next bout. Throughout most of his career, he was a such as Mohammad Ali (then light heavyweight; however, known as Cassius Clay) and on occasion, he would put on George Foreman. weight and move up to fight Salt Mine Road was marked as a heavyweight. by an arrow painted on a In 1943, he won the boulder in large white letters: California middleweight title. “Archie Moore’s Salt Mine.” By 1952, he was boxing in The property had miles of the light heavyweight diviroads and trails that were sion, where he took the title used by Moore and others from Joey Maxim, who had for roadwork. At that time, just beaten the great Sugar Ray Robinson. Moore held the the backcountry was still primitive, and runners often light heavyweight title until 1962, but he wanted to try for encountered wildlife such as mountain lions and rattlethe heavyweight title. snakes while on the trails. In 1955, at the age of Also on the property were 39, he had one of his most five homes and a gymnasium, memorable bouts when he located in a big barn known moved up to heavyweight and as the “Bucket of Blood,” challenged the undefeated heavyweight champion Rocky with a skull painted on the door. There were also a ring Marciano. and a sweathouse. Boulders Although he lost the bout with names painted on them in nine rounds, he gave stood outside as monuments Marciano the fight of his life, to great fighters of the past, being one of only two boxincluding Jack Johnson, Ray ers to ever knock him down. Robinson and Joe Lewis. Marciano retired after his In the early days, the Salt fight with Moore, leaving the Mine was a Spartan camp ring with a record of 49 wins, with no support staff. The no losses and 43 KOs. But of young fighters were expected greater significance, Moore’s take from the purse amounted to pitch in and help with to more than $270,000, which the cooking, cleaning and mopping, chop wood for he used to purchase 120 acres of brush-covered land in the stove and do all sorts of chores around the property. Ramona. But when a young boxer with The Ramona property was at the base of Mount Woodson tremendous potential named Cassius Clay showed up to and abutted a dirt road that train, he would have none of

that kind of work to earn his keep. Clay, who had been spoiled by his mother at home, said, “I ain’t gonna wash dishes like a woman.” So, in the fall of 1960, after begrudgingly staying at the camp for about six weeks, Clay left the Salt Mine and went back home to Louisville. While attempting to win the heavyweight title, Moore won several bouts. But after losing to Marciano in 1955, he lost to Floyd Patterson in 1956, and then in his final bout of significance, he lost to his 20-year-old former student Cassius Clay in 1962. During this time he still retained the light heavyweight title, and while attempting to defend the title, he said his toughest bout came in a comeback against Yvon Durelle in 1958. For that memorable fight he was named “Fighter of the Year” by the Boxing Writers Association, an award that was the Pulitzer Prize of boxing. Moore’s longevity in the ring was historic, but it was his style of boxing that made him so noteworthy. He was a defensive fighter who could think on his feet. His distinctive style of crossing his arms, called the “armadillo curtain” or “turtle defense,” allowed him to wear down his opponents. As their furious blows glanced off his arms and gloves, he would feign nonchalance and then blister his opponents with a right jab. Sometimes he would talk encouragement to his opponents during the fight to get them confused and off guard. For all of his wily skill and physical ability, he became known as “The Old Mongoose,” an animal that Moore described as “resourceful and extremely clever and deadly.” By the time he retired in 1963, he was 47 years old. After spending 27 years in the ring, he had amassed an amazing official record of 185-23-10, with 131 KOs in 219 bouts. It’s believed that he was the only boxer to box professionally in the eras of the great boxers Joe Lewis, Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali, spanning four decades. But he didn’t really withdraw too far from boxing, as he served as a trainer, manager, advisor and corner man. He traveled the world as an ambassador for the sport. Moore had a soft spot for youth, having learned from his

own time in a reformatory. He was a model for youngsters, giving motivational speeches to underprivileged youth and imploring them to stay in school while stressing the evils of alcohol and drugs. In 1965, he started a program called “Any Boy Can” (ABC) that offered underprivileged youth a chance to participate in sports programs and to stay away from drugs and violence. His advice was sought by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who invited him to the White House to join the fight against juvenile delinquency. In the twilight of his boxing career, he accepted an offer to star in a film adaptation of Mark Twain’s classic novel “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” playing the role of Jim, the runaway slave. He also appeared in many other films and made TV appearances. He co-authored an autobiography with Mike Fitzgerald, “The Ageless Warrior, The Life of Boxing Legend Archie Moore.” This book explained his hard-luck childhood, his battles with physical and emotional adversity, and his eventual triumph in the boxing ring. After four divorces, Moore married Joan Hardy in 1956, and she is credited with being the stabilizing influence in his life. She brought a measure of order to his once-disorganized social and business affairs as secretary, bookkeeper and business manager. This marriage produced two daughters and three sons and lasted until Archie’s death in 1998. An earlier marriage to Elizabeth Thorton produced one son and one daughter. Archie Moore was an exceptional man. He was a legend, a leader, an inspiration, a patriot and a boxing folk hero. His list of awards is truly impressive. He was inducted into the U.S. Boxing Hall of Fame in 1966, awarded the “Key to the City of San Diego” in 1968, inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1980, awarded the Rocky Marciano Memorial Award in 1987, inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990, voted “Light Heavyweight Fighter of the Century” by the Associated Press in 1999, and received many other accolades, including having Archie Moore Road in Ramona named in his honor. n

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their price has risen greatly, they may account for a greater percentage of the total value of your portfolio — so much so, in fact, that you might become “overweighted” in stocks, relative to your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. That’s why it’s important for you to proactively rebalance your portfolio — or, during a correction, the market may do it for you. To cite one aspect of rebalancing, if your portfolio ever does become too “stock-heavy,” you may need to add some bonds or other fixed-rate vehicles. Not only can these investments help keep your portfolio in balance, but they also may hold up better during a correction.   • If you’re retired — After you retire, you may need to take money from your investment accounts — that is, sell some investments — to help pay for your cost of living. Ideally, however, you don’t want to sell stocks, or stockbased vehicles, during a correction — because when you do, you may be “selling low.” (Remember the most common rule of investing: Buy low and sell high. It’s not always easy to follow, but it’s

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The Ramona Food and Clothes Closet Foundation announced that the Jeff Funk Community Spirit Scholarship program will accept applications from March 1 through May 31. Scholarships are open to students who reside in the Ramona Food and Clothes Closet service area, which includes Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel, Ranchita, Warner Springs and Borrego Springs. Homeschooled students are also eligible to apply. All applicants must volunteer for 40 hours at the Ramona store before they may apply for the scholarship, and be accepted in a two- or four-year California college, university or trade school. Students are encouraged to attend a volunteer orientation at the store and start volunteering so they may complete their 40 hours of service before applying for the

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scholarship. As the students perform retail tasks at the store, they gain valuable work experience. Students may call Vesna Curry at 760-789-4458 or email ramonafood@ att.net to begin volunteering. The Community Spirit Scholarship program is intended to assist lowincome families who may have a firstgeneration college-bound student. The Ramona Food and Clothes Closet has provided many scholarships in recent years, and four of its recipients have graduated from college and are starting careers. Scholarship applications are available Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Ramona Food and Clothes Closet store, 773 Main St. Visit www.foodandclothescloset. org. n

Ramona Relay for Life Fundraisers Scheduled Organizers of the 14th annual American Cancer Society 24-hour Ramona Relay for Life invite community participation in this year’s “Rock-N-Purple Fight against Cancer.” The Ramona Relay will begin at 8 a.m. April 9 at Wilson Stadium, 720 Ninth St., and conclude at 8 a.m. April 10. Fun activities, food, music and ceremonies are planned. “You can be part of a change movement that says ‘nope’ to cancer and says, ‘Yes, I really know I can make a difference,’” stated 2016 Ramona Relay for Life Marketing Chair Heather McGhee. “Everyone has been touched by this, and we are celebrating life in a really meaningful, yet fun, way.” The public is welcome to start or join a relay team, and bring their ideas and talents and be part of the Relay

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Dining Guide Ramona • Julian

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10 black peppercorns 2 cups milk 5 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 pound shredded Gruyere cheese 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup grated Romano cheese kosher salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

Directions Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Reserve about 2 cups of hot pasta water, then drain pasta in a colander set in sink, and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside. Return the pasta water to the large pot, and place lobster halves in pot, cut-side up. Return the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and steam lobster just until the meat firms and turns opaque,

about 3 minutes. Remove lobster and allow to cool for a few minutes, remove meat and cut into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the shells. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes; scrape onions into a small bowl and set aside. Place reserved lobster shells, garlic, shallots, peppercorns, and milk into the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, and cook for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt 5 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour, and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Strain milk through a mesh sieve. Gradually whisk milk into flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until mixture is thick and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir Gruyere, Cheddar, and Romano cheeses into thickened milk mixture until melted and smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in reserved lobster, onions, and macaroni. Pour macaroni into a 4 quart casserole and smooth the top. Sprinkle evenly with the panko crumbs. Bake in preheated oven until sauce is bubbly, and top is golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.

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Cake: 2 c ups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 t easpoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 sticks butter 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder

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Pastor’s Corner By Rev. Andy Schreiber

The Lord’s Prayer, Part I

s a follow-up to my previous column on prayer, I thought it might be helpful to spend more time on the subject. It is certainly something I need to grow in, and maybe you feel the same way, too. What is prayer? If someone were to pose that very question to you, what would you say? Is it talking to God? Sure, that would be a good place to start. Prayer is certainly talking with God. Perhaps a more important question is whether or not one knows how to pray. But doesn’t everyone know how to pray? Yes and no. Yes, everyone can grasp the simple

concept of talking to God. But what if I told you that the Bible says we do not just naturally know how to pray? In fact, Romans 8:26 says, “We do not know what to pray for as we ought” (ESV). Not only that, but even the disciples themselves were not ashamed to ask the Lord Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). They asked Jesus for his guidance not just because they knew their own weakness and inability, but also because of his example of prayer. They knew Jesus prayed. In fact, it was right after he had prayed that they requested he teach them to pray.

Luke 11:1 says, “Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples’” (ESV). And what answer did Jesus give to them? How did he teach them to pray? He taught them what has come to be known as “The Lord’s Prayer.” If you really want to know how to pray, you would be hard-pressed to find a better place to start than with a serious consideration of The Lord’s Prayer. It is found in two places in the Bible — Matt. 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. The Lord Jesus didn’t just give this prayer to instruct the 12 disciples alone; he gave it to teach us about prayer. The Lord’s Prayer is basically a summary of everything we need to pray for. It includes some things that may come to mind rather easily, such as our daily needs (“give us this day our daily bread,” Matt. 6:11) and the forgiveness

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of sin (“forgive us our debts,” v. 12). But it also includes (and starts with) things that might not jump to mind when you pray, such as praying that the Lord’s name would be hallowed or revered as holy (v. 9), that his kingdom would come, and that his will would be done here on this earth just like it is in heaven (v. 10). In the future, I plan to go

through The Lord’s Prayer, one line or request at a time. I hope you will find these studies helpful. Most of all, I hope they will encourage you to go to the Lord in prayer. n Rev. Andy Schreiber is pastor of Ramona Valley Presbyterian Church. He may be reached at 760-787-1570 or andy@ramona valleypca.com. Visit www.ramona valleypca.com.

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Nissan Altima and Lexus RX just received Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Sonata and Altima improved from “acceptable” to “good” in By Johnny McDonald the small overlap crash test this year. The RX crossover wasn’t rated for the small overlap test last year, but for hrow out the old adage off-road racer handled himself 2016, it scored “good” in this that records are made to on his bike and asked him to category. The Civic maintained be broken. It doesn’t fit, join his racing team. its “good” rating in the small when you consider the success That was Rick Mears, overlap from last year. of racecar owner Roger Penske. who went on to win four A Tesla Motors executive The captain of Team Penske Indy 500s. said the electric carmaker is celebrating the team’s 50th He coaxed Al Unser from didn’t display at the North year, and he continues to dom- semiretirement, and the driver American International Auto inate the sport of auto racing produced a fourth Indy win. show in Detroit because it from all corners. Emerson Fitgtipaldi is still is banned from having retail Dating back to the 24 seeking his fourth Indy for operations in Michigan. Hours of Daytona race in the team. Porsche has acknowledged 1966, cars owned and preIn keeping with Penske’s that it has been discusspared by the team have business sense, the multifacing an electric 911. So far, a produced more than 420 eted anniversary celebration concrete set of regulations major race wins, 480-plus will reach into retail and surrounding driverless cars pole positions and 28 national merchandise, media and fan has remained elusive. But championships in openengagement, sponsor partnerthat soon may change. U.S. wheel, stock car and sports ships and special events. regulators announced they car competition. The media tour began last will create national guidelines Included are 16 Indianmonth at the NASCAR Hall for self-driving cars and will apolis 500s, two Daytona of Fame, with employees and invest $4 billion to accelerate 500s, overall triumphs in the drivers, current and past, partheir development over the 24 Hours of Daytona and ticipating. next 10 years. The govern12 Hours of Sebring, and a It’ll move on to Indianment will allow automakers Formula One triumph. apolis Motor Speedway’s Hall to request an exemption from Our Mission Statement Over the years, astuteTo maintain of Fame Museum this month. existing rules the highest level of professionalism while providing real in an attempt to Penske has selected more property financing solutions Dixon that serveFavored the best interest of our clients. Earnhardt, accelerate the development than 80 drivers to produce of new safety technologies for In the early Las Vegas line, What we offer – these results. autonomous cars. Up to 2,500 Dale Earnhardt Jr. is 5-1 to win ■ Wide Variety of Loan Programs for Both Purchase & Refinance Having been an excellent vehicles that otherwise would NASCAR title this year, ■ Low Downthe Payment Programs ■ First-Time Home Buyers driver himself, Penske undernot have been able to operate Jimmie Johnson ■ FHA ■ VAfollowed ■ USDA ■ by HomePath ■ HARP stood quality. In 1961, he was 7-1, and Joey Logan and Kevin under current laws could be named Sports Car DriverYour of best interest is at . . . 10-1. Our primary goal! approved for U.S. roads for up Harvick each the Year. to two years. n Scott Dixon is listed at 2102 Main Street • Ramona, CA 92065 However, many billion9-2 to take the Indy. 500. Fax: 760-494-4462 dollar business interests Phone: 760-787-1700 Johnny McDonald’s book Surprisingly, Simon• NMLS Pagenaud CA BRE License #01277838 #266306 forced him to remain in is next at 5-1, with Will Power “San Diego Motorsports 100 www.SanVicenteMortgage.com Jason — DeLeo the pits. Christie Carlson Racing Years A Johnny at 8-1. I remember an Arizona McDonald Collection” is back Noteworthy 2.5col x 3” motorcycle outing where he in print, published by Williams The 2016 Honda Civic invited several riders to join Savage Books and available on four-door, Hyundai Sonata, him. He noticed how well an Amazon.com.

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amona Chamber of Commerce President Bob Krysak says he intends to establish a marketing strategy to make Ramona a destination point for visitors. A few days after last month’s installation of officers, he stressed the need to encourage partnerships and develop projects. “Caltrans has agreed to allow us to place signs across Main Street to promote such events as the fair and rodeo,” he said. “We’re working toward an ordinance that will permit us to place signs throughout Ramona. “We can promote the fair and rodeo and get more integrated in the town and also market the equestrian activities,” he said. “We’re all in this Ramona boat together.” He said empty storefront windows will again be used to feature art and sculptures to enhance the culture and art communities. He indicated that they are ways to keep visitors around town longer and encourage them to go to local restaurants. “In our business corridor

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we are encouraged to boost our cultural and arts into the mainstream —highlight the artists and sculptures, creating a reason for people to come downtown. According to Krysak, the Chamber intends to create a backcountry economic development council. “This will encourage involvement with Julian, Borrego Springs and Valley Center — all cohesive elements of the backcountry — possibly with a backcountry marketing plan.” He mentioned local accommodation choices. “Maybe we don’t have enough, but we do have some lodging in Ramona, San Diego Country Estates and Barona, where people can stay.

“We’re always looking for ways to improve business in Ramona,” he said. “The theme should be, ‘Mind Your Business.’ “The most important committee for me on the Chamber is the Economic Development Committee, which is spearheaded by Carol Fowler and Paul Zawilenski.” With construction taking place at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, the Ramona Country Fair will move back to the Ramona Outdoor Community Center this year. “This is where the fair belongs,” he said. “We’re always thinking outside the box for activities and marketing. This can be done by the monthly mixers, Wednesday-morning workshops, and new-member orientation groups.” He said he is often asked, “What can the Chamber do for me?” “‘What can you do for yourself while using the Chamber as a tool,’ was my answer,” he said. “Each member becomes a marketing director. All we can do is create an environment so they can grow a business with exposure and publicity.” n

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New Language? かかって来い (Bring it On!) By Rhett Cassan

e’ve got Spanish, and we’ve got French, but maybe you didn’t know we had Japanese at Ramona High School. Tom Fitzpatrick, the lead custodian, takes his time after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays to host a Japanese Culture Club, a place to teach willing students the culture and language of Japan. The club runs from 2:30 to 4:30, and like the leaders of many clubs. Mr. Fitzpatrick actually lived in Japan for three years, in the city Iwakuni, where his father worked as naval investigator. He ended up taking formal studies at the University of Maryland. “It’s more than knowing words,” he says. “It’s the ability to have the skills of learning a language.” The club is open to all RHS students, and Mr. Fitzpatrick encourages people interested

Students enjoy learning about the culture and language of Japan in the afterschool club.

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where hiragana requires students to be able to speak the native language. Students also learn about the culture of Japan, and even its cuisine. Students start off learning basic vocabulary, numbers, grammar, sentences and phonetics. Mr. Fitzpatrick also gives out handouts to help students hone their skills. Rather than spending two hours on a boring test, Mr. Fitzpatrick does something called “memory drills,” a more effective and entertaining way to test students on their knowledge. The club isn’t just about words and numbers, as students have plenty of time to hang out, watch anime, eat ramen and more. In the past year, the club has taken field trips to San Diego, visting Mitsuwa, a Japanese market loaded with food, restaurants, recipes and more, and Marukai, one of the biggest Japanese supermarkets

in the United States. Tyler Hively, a student who attends the club, says, “It’s a place where everyone belongs.” Another student, Elijah Ramer believes the club is, “A place where people come to learn another language and have fun doing so.” Jackie Kinch, one of the top students in the club, agrees. “The club is a very sensational place.” The club has been running for four years, steadily growing each year. The Japanese club is part of Bulldog Connect, the “connector” of all the clubs. The club meets in the computer lab, which is convenient for the students if they need to search a word or use “Google Translate.” Overall, Japanese club is a fun learning environment, and a 素晴らしいです (great) place to learn another language. n

Photo by Tom Fitzpatrick

Tom Fitzpatrick heads up the Ramona High School Japanese Culture Club, a part of the school’s Bulldog Connect Photo by Rhett Cassan program.

Ramona Home Journal is proud to present articles from the Ramona High School advanced journalism class, taught by Ruth Pluciennik. Look for the students’ reports featured in the Journal on a regular basis.

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