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Reflecting on 2015
By Tracy Rolling ~ the journal
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ne of the best things about starting a new year is taking a moment to pause and reflect on the previous one. In doing so, we can remember some of the highlights, milestones and even a few of the challenges we faced individually and as a community. Here’s a glance at what happened in Ramona during 2015. Ramona Chamber of Commerce named Carol Fowler as Citizen of the year, Unicorn Books as business of the year, Kathy Miller as Ambassador of the year, and awarded Chuck LeMenager a Lifetime Achievement Award, and welcomed numerous new members with ribbon cuttings and at monthly mixers. Local realtor Chris Anderson was installed as President of the Board of the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors, and the Ramona Concert Association entertained guests with a series of shows during its 30th season.
The Year in Review
In January, a California Army National Guard Black Hawk Helicopter crashed at Ramona Airport. Fortunately, the pilot and co-pilot escaped
Fi Fund during his Ride Across America campaign. Our community mourned the loss of some outstanding individuals, including long-
Local schools had much to celebrate. Ramona High School Girls Volleyball team (2014-15) and Boys Cross Country team
Ramona resident Don Owen celebrated his 95th birthday in March.
with only minor injuries. Longtime resident Don Owen enjoyed a celebration of his 95th birthday. Toran Gaal, a war veteran, pedaled his hand-cycle through Ramona, raising more than $20,000 for the Semper
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(2014-15) celebrated CIF victories, while the NJROTC Marksmanship team (201415) made school history by qualifying its first team ever to compete in a national shooting competition. Members of the Boys
Tennis team (2014-15) won their conference after an undefeated season, and Winter Guard teams earned several awards during the 2015 season, including three first-place wins and a second-place finish in area championships. The artificial turf in Bulldog Stadium was replaced, and 30 students from the SkillsUSA Club competed in regional events, with medals and $26,000 in scholarships earned by the top mechanics. Budding high school journalists continued their contribution of articles to the Ramona Home Journal, and the Naval Science Program earned the Distinguished Unit Award for the fifth consecutive year. Just before school let out for the summer, more than $1.5 million dollars in scholarships were awarded to seniors for their future studies. Montecito High School Principal Dave Lohman was named State Administrator of the Year, while Ramona Unified School District named
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achieved the ultimate goal of reaching Eagle Scout rank, while RHS graduate and cancer survivor Justin Sturgeon was named the 2015 Relay for Life Survivor of Hope. The 11th Annual Bow Wow Pow Wow was a hoot, and local dentist Todd Brilliant volunteered to clean a pet potbellied pig’s teeth at a private pig sanctuary. More than 100 quilts were on display at the 16th annual Ramona Back Country Quilt Show. Announcements were made about a West Nile virus scare, and area churches praised God for new technology at Ramona Lutheran Christian School and for sending a mission team to Africa from Mountain View Community Church. The Ramona Veterans of Foreign Wars Post showed community support through various programs and served delicious meals, open to the public, on a regular basis. The Turkey Queen Mural was one of two murals Resident Bob J. Loguidice Photo by Carol Kinney installed in 2015. won a brand-new motorcycle courtesy of Motoworld and the American Motorcycle Association. Cruise Night on Main Street gave Brittney Phillips continued her residents something fun to do on reign as Ramona Rodeo Queen, while Thursday evenings. former Teen Miss Ramona Shannon Dos Picos County Park and Collier Singleton was crowned Miss Ramona. County Park hosted various events, Ramona Library hosted countless including an Easter egg hunt, movie events, including the fourth annual nights, hikes and other programs. Authors’ Day in October, and dedicated On Aug. 1, Jewelry World and Loan a new tech center that includes iPads, opened the doors of its new localaptops and a 3-D printer. tion next to Stater Bros., and Ramona Ramona Chamber of Commerce Skatepark Champions continued joined with professional artists in pretheir campaign to open a skate park senting the 12th annual Open Studios adjacent to the town library. tour, while an art store, Envision Color, Several Ramona wineries earned awards for their flavorful varieties, and opened on Main Street. The Girls Scouts of America kept the Ramona Art and Wine Festival youngsters busy, and the community featured custom pieces crafted by showed its support for the national more than 20 local artists. organization by purchasing thousands More than a handful of Boy Scouts from the Senior Volunteer Patrol at the Ramona Sheriff Substation after volunteering for 22 years. Two Ramona PONY Baseball teams came close to competing in the PONY World Series, a local bunco group commemorated 25 years of rolling dice, and American Graffiti
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of boxes of cookies. Two additional murals were added to the town’s growing attractions, including a historic rendering of the Kenilworth Inn in March, and in early December, a recreation of a photo taken in 1938 of a Ramona Turkey Queen was installed on the Ramona Business Barn. Throughout the year, many businesses organized charitable events, including Century 21 Award, ProFlame Ramona, Coldwell Banker Country Realty, Ramona Beauty Supply and Salon, Regina Flores Real Estate, Stage Presence Homes and W.J. Bradley, and Kamps Propane. Ramona Valley Grill, formerly Sizzler, closed its doors. In spite of increased water fees and mandatory watering restrictions due to the drought, the Ramona Home Journal Pick of the Patch Pumpkin contest continued, and previous winner Chris Ulmer earned another firstplace award for a 132-pound pumpkin. In His Steps hosted its 15th annual Fundraising Dinner in November, the very month that marks the Christian recovery homes’ 20th year helping men and women overcome addiction. Ramona Senior Center joined forces with Meals on Wheels to deliver thou-
sands of meals to hungry seniors and the homebound, and Ramona Rebels Elite, a competitive youth cheer group, participated in a number of events, including marching in the Disneyland Parade. The annual Trick or Treat on Main Street was successful, and Ramona Town Hall once again was haunted for a good cause — to benefit the future skate park. Ramona Airport hosted an open house, and more than $41,000 in grants were given to the community, compliments of Ramona Community Foundation and the San Diego Foundation. Bob the dog, the great Dane mascot at All About Fun, turned 11, and Ramona Home Journal writers were recognized at the 42nd annual San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards event, taking home 14 prestigious awards in total. Joe Stupar was named Ramona Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, and hundreds of people turned out to see the twinkling lights at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The event was held in front of the Guy B. Woodward Museum and promoted downtown Ramona. Bill and Judy Bryant operated their custom sleigh throughout the holiday season, and Heart and Hooves Therapy is making an impact by helping individuals who suffer from autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mood disorders and head injuries. Other notable events included the annual Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic walk, Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Walk and several golf tournaments, all in support of worthy causes. In summary, it’s been quite a year! There were many highs, a few lows, but all we can do after reflecting on the year is count our blessings and hope that 2016 is nothing less than spectacular! n
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at the workshop. “Another office near here had a near-fatal dog bite, and I wanted to give my employees the very latest in dog-bite prevention.” “Never judge a dog by the size, breed, age or appearance,” McMillan warned letter carriers. “Just because a dog looks happy and playful does not mean they are friendly. Most dogs attack out of fear or discomfort; a person entering a dog’s space can send the dog into ‘fight or flight’ mode. Also, some dogs just feel it’s their duty to protect their space.” Perhaps the most important question asked by letter carriers at the workshop was how to defend themselves against being bitten. “While it’s hard to single out any one thing as being most important, always assume the worst,” said McMillan. “Never challenge a strange dog or make eye contact, and always be aware of your surroundings for possible escape routes and things you can use as barriers to put between you and the dog, such as trash cans, toys, cars and other obstacles.” He also offered advice to dog owners. “Obviously, I recommend that all dog owners provide some kind of training for their dogs. In addition to giving the owners better control of their dogs, training also provides direction and leadership, and allows for a more balanced dog.”
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Also present at the workshop was letter carrier Buddy Siso, who was attacked by a pit bull four years ago, suffering multiple injuries. He explained how his mail satchel helped save his life. According to the U.S. Postal Service, 5,581 postal employees were bitten in 2013, the most recent year such figures were available. At least two letter carriers have died from dog attacks since 2010. Even more have suffered severe, sometimes careerending, injuries. San Diego ranks fourth in the country among the 80 cities that comprise the top-30 rankings of postal employees attacked by dogs in 2014. “This is especially serious in rural areas like Ramona,” explains Lewis, “where owners feel less concerned about keeping their dogs under control, and there are more dogs running loose in their yards. Residents should know, too, that if a dog bites a letter carrier, or if a carrier feels threatened by a dog or even if a dog is running loose, mail delivery might be discontinued, and the owner will be required to pick up mail at the post office. And if dogs are allowed to roam the neighborhood, the pet owner’s neighbors might also be asked to pick up their mail at the post office, too.” What can local dog owners do to prevent their dogs from attacking mail See Post Office Bites Back continued on page 11
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Soccer Camp and Alumni Games Raise Funds for Great Causes
Coaches and participants in the 2016 Ramona High School Youth Soccer Clinic. By Jack Riordan ~ the journal
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Youth Soccer Clinic attendees Jackson Riordan and Emiliano Strutton show off some of their newly acquired moves at the skills camp held in Bulldog Stadium.
With proceeds from the night’s events going to two good causes, the stands began to fill up with youth soccer players from the morning’s clinic and their families, along with other
hand,” says Jordan. “And by the end of the day, they’ve really made a bond with them.” Jordan has been coaching the RHS Varsity Boys Soccer team for 15 years, and figures he’s been helping put on the youth skills clinic for a decade. As he surveys the field where the varsity instructors are warming up, he says, “Since I’ve been doing this for 10 years, some of these kids on varsity may very well have come through our camps.” All morning, the players are RHS Varsity Girls Soccer player and clinic instructor put through a skills boot camp Kat Lorentz looks on as her youth partner shows of sorts, moving from station to how to drop-kick a soccer ball. station with their instructors. All Just a few hours later, cleats began phases of the game are covered, to pound the pitch again, as the including the use of a cool tennis net2015-16 RHS Varsity Boys and Girls like contraption that helps teach playSoccer teams began to warm up ers how to get the ball into the air. The clinic concluded with a fun-for- across from their opponents, the all scrimmage, with players, instructors Ramona High School Men’s and and coaches all getting into the action. Women’s Alumni teams.
supporters of the Ramona High School soccer program. At 4 p.m., the varsity boys took on See Soccer Camp continued on page 10
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Soccer Camp Continued from page 9 the aching, creaking bones of the alumni men, but it seemed that time was on the side of the crafty veterans, who used a deep and very talented bench to pull off a tight 4-3 win over the current squad under a picture-perfect Ramona sunset. As the lights flickered on, the varsity girls looked to avenge the boys’ loss against another skill-stacked alumni team. But once again, bragging rights were claimed by the graduates, who ran away with
a 4-2 victory. RHS class of 1996 grad and soccer standout Daniel Romero took a minute away from the action to talk about why he enjoys participating in the alumni game each year. “I get to see all my friends that I haven’t seen for a while and relive the joy that we had playing soccer for Ramona High,” he said. The vibe in the air of Bulldog Stadium was a genuine blend of nostalgia from old friends hugging, high-
Some of the members of the RHS Men’s Alumni Soccer team are, from left, Jaime Brambila, Daniel Romero, Photo by Bert Ramirez Mike Diaz, Nick Diaz, Michael Jordan II, Chico Brambila and Isaac Garcia.
fiving and reminiscing, mixed with that seize-the-day spirit we were all tuned in to as teenagers. How many varsity players felt the full circle of helping tomorrow’s stars all morning, while competing with yesterday’s stars that evening? Only they know for sure. Overall the Youth Soccer Clinic raised $550, which is earmarked for the Ramona Boys and Girls Youth Soccer programs. Proceeds from the alumni game traditionally go into a scholarship fund that is disbursed to graduating RHS
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relatively short time, such as a year. Still, the market’s history of pretty good results in presidential election years may not be entirely random. For one thing, the White House is never the only office being contested; elections are also held for every congressional district and many seats in the Senate. Consequently, during these election years, campaigning often takes precedence over legislating. This legislative inactivity tends to be welcomed by the financial markets, which generally dislike surprises, big changes and new directions. However, you can’t really count on past trends to provide a certain roadmap for the year ahead, in terms of the performance of the financial markets. As mentioned above, many factors influence this performance, and at this early stage in the year, we just can’t predict which of these factors will take precedence. So, instead of worrying about things you can’t control, focus on those that you can. For starters, review your investment mix. Does it still properly reflect your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon? Over time, even if you haven’t made many
changes to your portfolio, it can become “unbalanced.” For example, if you own some stocks that have increased greatly in value over the years, these stocks may now be taking up a larger percentage of your holdings than you had intended, bringing with them a higher degree of risk. Consequently, you might want to consider selling off some of these stocks and using the proceeds to fill in other gaps in your portfolio. On the other hand, if you think your mix of investments is not providing you with the returns you need to help make progress toward your long-term objectives, you may need to add some vehicles that can provide you with more growth potential. After all, it’s 2016 now, so whatever your age, you are another year closer to retirement. Will this year look like past presidential election years, as far as good returns from the stock market? No one can say for sure. But if you “vote” for smart investment moves, you won’t be sorry. n Patrick Meskell is a financial advisor for Edward Jones. He can be reached at 760-787-1113. Patrick Meskell’s office, 1425 Main St., Ramona, is located in the Albertsons Center.
Chamber Announces Annual Awards Finalists Ramona Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its annual awards for Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Nonprofit Business of the Year. Citizen of the Year finalists are Pete Bakarich, Bill and Judy Bryant, and Darrel Kinney. Business of the Year finalists are Ramona Ranch Winery, Dunkin’ Donuts/BaskinRobbins and Country Wine and Spirits.
Nonprofit Business of the Year finalists are Heart and Hooves Therapy, Ramona Town Hall and Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project. In addition, a Lifetime Achievement award recipient will be announced. Winners will be presented at the Annual Installation & Awards Gala on Jan. 23, at Barona Resort & Casino, 1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd., Lakeside. n
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Ramona Music Fest will bring its outstanding lineup of musical performers to the Ramona Outdoor Community Center stage on April 9, from 4 to 10 p.m. Scheduled to perform are Hitman Honey, retro rock; The Altar Billies, rockabilly and “punktry;” Farm Truck, country; The Shirthouse Band, bluegrass; and Mariachi Perla. In addition to music, the event will feature drawings, auctions, a beer garden, food trucks and more.
Call chairperson Carol Kinney at 760-788-8148 to talk about sponsorship opportunities. Visit www. ramonamusicfest.org. Tickets are $15 in advance. Gate admission is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 11 to 17 and military with ID, and free for ages 10 younger. Proceeds help fund charitable projects of the Ramona Rotary and Ramona Kiwanis clubs. Ramona Outdoor Community Center is located at 421 Aqua Ln. n
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to control your dog in your absence. • If your mailbox is located inside your fenced yard, consider moving it outside the fence or even curbside. You may consider renting a post office box. • Do not allow young children to accept mail from your carrier in the presence of your dog, as the dog might interpret the gesture as threatening. • Take your dogs to obedience school or have them trained by a professional trainer. Most dog owners believe their dogs are friendly and would not bite anyone. This is despite the fact that of the
4.5 million Americans bitten by dogs annually, half are children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to civil laws that provide compensation and sometimes punitive damages for dog-bite victims, there are criminal and administrative laws. County Animal Control may cite and fine the owners of dogs that bite, and injuries to others may be followed by legal action. Prevention is the best solution to this critical issue, so local dog owners are encouraged — with a big “thank you” from postal carriers — to heed the recommendations of their postmaster, for everyone’s sake. n
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ON MEMORY’S BACK TRAIL
Ramona During the Vibrant Twenties By Darrell Beck ~ the journal
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amona at the dawn of the 1920s was a small and sleepy town located in a big valley scattered with ranches and farm homes set amid vast fields of summer grain.There were no bright lights, power poles or cell towers at that time, only windmills, water towers and windrows of lofty eucalyptus punctuating the horizon.
During those years, Ramona was connected to the outside world by the U.S. mail service, the often unreliable party-line telephone, a stage line and several rutted dirt roads that were deep dust pulls in summer and muddy quagmires in winter. It was a place of abundant natural resources, great beauty and superb climate, where people could come to invest in a large plot of land, build a comfortable home, live from the soil and seek solitude,
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and Ransom Reid, who commenced negotiations with the San Diego Consolidated Gas and Electric Company, eventually calling for a public vote that carried by a tally of 105-5 to approve the first electrical power to Ramona. The initial electrical power was brought on lines built from San Pasqual Valley, and the official lighting celebration was held at Ramona Town Hall on Dec. 27, 1924. At the same time, efforts by local merchants, ranchers and others helped influence and secure major paving improvements by county supervisors on the main dirt trail from Lakeside to Julian. Between 1924 and 1926, the Mussey Grade from Foster near Lakeside, through Ramona and
he summoned Fletcher for advice. Fletcher believed that an adequate amount of water could be pumped from the sands of the Santa Maria Creek and advised Bargar to seek approval from community leaders to purchase that land and to do so quickly before “some real estate men beat them to it and laid out another town.” In July 1924, the Ramona Chamber of Commerce formed a committee composed of Ransom Reid, R.L. Jerman and George R. Comings, who by July 1925, secured approval of the community by a vote of 80-4 to form a town water district. By January 1926, it was reported to the committee that “the chance of obtaining
Members of Ramona and San Diego Chambers of Commerce in 1929, on the steps of the old Photo Courtesy of Darrell Beck Kenilworth Inn.
by the Ramona Chamber of Commerce and some energetic and visionary leaders, Ramona was about to embark on its own version of “Ramona during the Vibrant Twenties” by moving forward with up-to-date conveniences, such as electric power, paved roads, public water supply, volunteer fire department and initiating other civic and community endeavors. By 1922, there was talk by Col. Ed Fletcher from San Diego about Ramona generating electrical power from the proposed Sutherland Dam project, but that idea never matured. It would be two more years before the possibility of importing electricity to Ramona would become a reality. In 1924, a Chamber of Commerce Lighting Committee was formed, led by R.L. Jerman, W.T. Barney
the remainder of the trail all the way to Julian was paved with a ribbon of concrete 18 feet wide. This improvement certainly provided a much more reliable and comfortable road to bring in supplies and export farm products. Shortly thereafter, the county began surfacing a few other roads in Santa Maria Valley. By the 1920s, the small town center was growing, and each parcel was served by an individual and private water supply, including either an outhouse or a cesspool. Because on-site cesspools began contaminating the wells on the small town lots, it became necessary to explore the possibility of creating a public water system to replace the wells. John Bargar was the man called on to get things done in Ramona at that time, so
water from the Sutherland Dam site is probably gone if the proposition were ever practicable, but the flow of the Santa Maria Creek can be conserved and used on adjacent lands.” The committee went forward, and by May 1926, a vote was taken and approved by 96-2 to issue $91,000 in bonds for construction of the new water system that would be called the Ramona Irrigation District. This project consisted of purchasing the wellfield property and drilling the wells, and constructing pipelines, storage tanks, fire hydrants and two large covered reservoirs. Today, this property belongs to the Ramona Municipal Water District and is made available for public use as the Ramona Wellfield Park. During that period of great January 14, 2016
ing fire hoses, nozzles and a Dodge truck. A temporary station house on Seventh Street and a railroad engine wheel that was struck with a sledgehammer to alert the volunteers were provided by local citizens. Throughout the twenties, many other important civic and community affairs took place, but none more stunning than when Ramona won the $100 silver Citizenship Cup that was given for the highest voting registration and attendance at the polls for small towns in California, first sponsored by the California Development Association in 1924. Ramona participated in this contest and won the Citizenship Cup five times from 1924 to 1932, by Gertrude (Wilson) Page holds the Better Citizenship having the most registered Photo Courtesy of Darrell BEck silver cup in 1935. voters show up at the polls progress, the first efforts to organize a by percentages ranging from 93.8 pervolunteer fire department began about cent to as high as 98.6 percent. Much 1924, when Bargar donated a sodaof the success of this was credited acid pushcart extinguisher and later a to efforts by Clara K. Graham, presi1927 solid-tire, chain-drive REO truck dent of the Chamber of Commerce; to haul men and equipment. By the Elisabeth Seay Green; John Harrison fall of 1928, the Ramona Volunteer Fire “Prof” Wilson and his high school Department was officially organized, civics class; the Ramona Woman’s consisting of 16 men who named Club; and other visionary leaders of Charles Weseloh as chief. Soon after, Ramona during the vibrant twenties. n more equipment was donated, includ-
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Four Years in Varsity Basketball Help Prepare Students for Life Beyond Sports By Jack Riordan ~ the journal
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back and forth between classes like a wayward pinball. Eventually, they end up in gym class and potentially team sports, where these differences are even more pronounced. Fortunately, RHS — and most high schools — break their team sports down into what are known as novice, junior varsity and varsity teams. Traditionally, the novice team is where most freshman athletes end up, playing with and against other kids their age. Junior varsity is reserved for talented sophomore and junior players,
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teams are typically heavily loaded with upper-classmen — players who have been in the program long enough to learn the coach’s system and gain necessary experience. Occasionally, though, you find upperclassmen with even more experience than others their age, experience they gained by playing on a varsity team ever since their freshman year. This year’s RHS Varsity Boys Basketball team is blessed to have a handful of them. The four-year varsity basketball player is a rare asset for a head coach
as well as the occasional aboveaverage freshman. Then varsity, the highest level of competition, is where the school’s best players wind up. The average varsity basketball team maintains between 8 and 12 players, making each spot valuable. When coaches select players for the varsity team, they are making an investment in those players. They are investing the time and energy it takes to train team members to perform at a high level in hopes of getting a return on that investment in the players’ performance. High school varsity basketball
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Then, you can come in and already be familiar with all of the things that we are doing. Plus, the coach will know your name.” One up-and-coming RHS basketball star who took that advice is freshman guard Cameron Necochea. The lone freshman on this year’s varsity squad, Necochea is already turning heads with his
Of course, all of that came at a cost — such as waking up early on Sunday mornings for skills drills with personal coach Leonard Mosley, to whom Necochea gives a lot of credit for his success. The jump to varsity at such a young age can be challenging in many ways. “For me, it’s mostly been about the speed of the game,
the assessment needs to be multifaceted. “Obviously, the skill level needs to be up to speed,” he says. “But more importantly — mentally, you need to be able to keep up. Everything is happening faster on the varsity level, so you need to be able to process quicker and make those good decisions.”
RHS junior Blake Seits, a third-year varsity player, shows his focus while defending a ball handler from El Cajon Valley High School in a recent blowout victory at home.
to have in his arsenal. This season, senior team captain Marco Cobian fills the role. Also a four-year letterman in varsity football for Ramona High, Cobian excels in the classroom as much as on the field or on the court. This winning blend of determination, athleticism and intelligence makes him an ideal example to his teammates. In the junior class of the RHS varsity team are the “fab four.” These four players, who will be fourth-year varsity seniors next season, have been building valuable team chemistry together for years. Led by another team captain, Blake Seits, each plays a prominent role in the Bulldogs’ game plan. At 6 feet 3 inches tall and built for basketball, Logan Knudsen is a slashing small forward who can guard any player on the floor and excels in all phases of the offense. Jake Newman, another junior, has a cool and calm demeanor when on the court, probably forged in his years of varsity experience. Joining them is 5-foot-10-inch guard Austin Pierce, a tenacious defender of the ball and a confident ball handler for the Bulldogs’ offense. Seits, a sharpshooter who can hit a jump shot from anywhere on the court, had a history of playing travel and club basketball with and around Cobian before he got to RHS, so he found a good role model waiting for him once he arrived. “When I came in as a freshman on varsity, I always looked up to Marco,” says Seits. “Any time I needed to talk to anybody, or ask questions after seeing what it’s like being on varsity, I could go to him, and he’s kind of January 14, 2016
led me to be the player I am today.” As for any advice he may have for younger players coming up through the Olive Peirce Middle School basketball program who want to play on the varsity team their freshman year, Seits offers, “Coming to all of the summer workouts that we do is essential.
RHS students show their support for senior captain Marco Cobian.
athleticism and composure. Like Seits and Cobian, Necochea’s basketball roots lie in a local travel basketball club, where he got extra training, motivation and experience.
trying to get in there and get used to it,” Necochea says, surrounded by his teammates. When considering an incoming freshman for the varsity team, Head Basketball Coach Zack Cole says that
The experience these players will gain in four years of varsity basketball will be loaded with lessons they will carry with them for the See Varsity Basketball continued on page 17
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library’s continuing children’s classes, including ABC preschool story time, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.; ABC story time craft, Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; Paws to Read, Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.; folkloric dance class, Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.; toddler story time, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; Bouncing Baby Story Time, Fridays at 10:30
a.m.; family craft, Fridays at 3:15 p.m.; and homework club, Monday through Thursday at 4 p.m. The library’s programs are made possible thanks to the generosity and support of the Friends of the Ramona Library. Stop by 1275 Main St. or call 760-788-5270. n
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Varsity Basketball Continued from page 15 rest of their lives. The dedication it takes to perform at such a high level while balancing schoolwork, friends, family and life as a teenager is an asset that will serve them well throughout their adult lives. Rick Hoss graduated from Ramona High in 1995, and played four years of Varsity Bulldog Basketball under the great Coach Al Schaffer. His advice to this generation following in his footsteps is, “Never underestimate your opponents or peers. There was always someone, or a team of ‘someones,’ that practiced longer, harder, and were better than you because of that.” Graduating in 1996, Alan Johnson played on many of the same teams with Hoss, and also played four years of varsity basketball. He, too, has some wise words for the current crop of Bulldog ballers. “Learning to maintain your cool under pressure without letting things faze you was another key lesson I learned playing basketball,” Johnson says. “Coach Schaffer would always say that even with only a few seconds left in the
game, we would have multiple chances to win. He would say that the team that would win is the team that stayed focused, kept their poise and executed. “I use this line at work on a regular basis. When stuff gets really bad, I always tell my team the same: ‘Stay poised, calm and focused.’ If we do that, then we’ll figure out a way to be successful. I’ve had multiple colleagues over the years ask me why I’m so calm even when things are falling apart. I just smile and think back to those days playing Bulldog basketball, when things were tough and we got through it.” The 2015-16 Bulldog basketball team is off to a hot start. They open league play on Jan. 20 with a 7 p.m. tipoff at home against Mar Vista. Coach Cole hopes that his team’s abundance of varsitylevel experience will continue to help them not only in late-game scenarios, but also late into the season, as the Bulldogs look to capture the Valley League and CIF titles and bring them back to the Dawghouse. n
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Behind the Wheel By Johnny McDonald
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Gibbs Keeps Reaching Heights
yle Busch’s remarkable NASCAR title drive that closed with a victory at Miami’s Homestead Speedway is a tale worthy of a Hollywood script. Involved in a multicar Daytona 500 crash in February, he sustained a massive compound fracture in the lower right leg, a small fracture in the left foot and a sprained left finger. However, four months later he would win a race in Michigan, pick up a couple more victories to qualify for the Chase final and take the bib prize. But that success might be described as a common occurrence for Busch’s team owner Joe Gibbs in two
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hen Better Business Bureau launched its www.bbb.org/ scamtracker/us website in 2015, it was expected that tax scams would be high on the list. Not only did tax scams top the list, they numbered more than the next three categories put together. In the scam reports processed by BBB, a whopping 24 percent were about imposters pretending to be either from the Internal Revenue Service (2,363 reports) or the Canadian Revenue Agency (50 reports). The rest of the top 10 were all some form of imposter scam, including debt collec-
sports arenas — football and auto racing. And, in his case, there happens to be a San Diego twist. Most might remember Gibbs’ tremendous success as the Washington Redskins coach, whose strategies produced three Super Bowl wins. His many winning seasons elevated him into the National Football League Hall of Fame. He began his sports career as a quarterback for the San Diego State University Aztecs. His leadership qualities caught Head Coach Don Coryell’s eye and he became a graduate backfield coach. Later, Gibbs would hold a similar position with Coryell
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www.bbb.org/scam or perform an online search; never provide personal information (address, birth date, banking information and ID numbers) to people you do not know; don’t click on links from unsolicited email or text messages; if you are unsure about a call or email that claims to be from your bank, utility company, etc., call the business directly using the number on your bill or credit card; never send money by wire transfer or prepaid debit
card to someone you don’t know or haven’t met in person; and never send money for an emergency situation unless you can verify the emergency. Scammers use many of the same techniques as legitimate sales professionals. The difference is that their “product” is illegal and could cost you a fortune. They attempt to build rapport and a relationship with you, urging you to rely on emotion and make a quick decision before you have time
Grand Prix Future In Doubt The future of the Formula One United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas could be in question after the state of Texas decided to reduce the subsidy it pays the track. The state originally made a $250 million commitment to the track during a 10-year
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tion, 8.3 percent; sweepstakes, 8 percent; tech support, 6 percent; government grant, 5.7 percent; advance-fee loan, 3.8 percent; credit cards, 3 percent; work from home, 2.6 percent; and fake check and lottery scams, 2.4 percent each. About 85 percent of those reporting scams to BBB recognized them as frauds before any money was stolen, but the top scams still account for more than $1 million dollars lost from those who filed with BBB. The BBB says don’t be pressured into making fast decisions; take time to research the organization on
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as a Chargers’ assistant. As the offensive coordinator, Gibbs spearheaded the highly successful “Air Coryell” offense. Using a sophisticated passing attack, the Chargers and quarterback Dan Fouts set multiple offensive records during Gibbs’ two seasons there. The Chargers averaged more than 400 yards of offense per game in 1981, and Gibbs was offered the Redskins job. His Redskins won the Super Bowl in his second season with the team. Before leaving the NFL, he’d pick up two more Supers. Well known for his long hours and work ethic, Gibbs constructed what NFL filmmaker Steve Sabol called, “The most diverse dynasty in NFL history,” building championship teams with many players who have had mediocre to average careers while playing for other NFL teams. Surprisingly, his attention swung to auto racing — first to drags and then stock cars. Beginning in 1995, Gibbs fielded three cars in the NHRA, one in each profession-
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period. The track received $25 million each year from 2012 through 2014, but that amount was cut to $19.5 million this year. The track was aware of this change prior to the 2015 United States Grand Prix, but it has only just become public. On top of the change in funding, the track suffered a big hit because of bad weather for the 2015 running of the race, which led to reduced concessions at the track. Formula One Group CEO Bernie Ecclestone said, “If it’s changed, it’s going to be difficult to continue the race in Austin.”
Supercross in San Diego The Monster Energy Supercross will return to Petco Park for two appearances — Jan. 16 and Feb. 13. n Johnny McDonald’s book “San Diego Motorsports 100 Racing Years — A Johnny McDonald Collection” is back in print, published by Williams Savage Books and available on Amazon.com.
to think about it. “Scammers are basically imposters,” said Mary E. Power, president and CEO of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, the umbrella organization for 113 local, independent BBBs across the United States, Canada and Mexico. “They engage directly with you,” said Power. “So your best bet to avoid being scammed is to stop engaging. Hang up the phone, delete the email and shut the door.” n
Authorities Warn of IRS Phone and Email Fraud If your phone rings and the caller claims to be from the IRS, it’s a scam, according to the IRS and the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. Thieves are also using email in an attempt to scam potential victims into giving up personal and financial information. The IRS says that scammers often use the IRS name, logo or a fake website to try and steal not only residents’ money, but their identity, as well. The sheriff’s department alerted area residents about the fraudulent phone calls after receiving reports of callers who are very aggressive, even threatening jail time or a lawsuit if taxes aren’t paid. Any time a caller or an email is asking for money, it is a scam. If it is a phone call, hang up immediately and never give out personal information. Report it to the IRS by calling 800-366-4484.
If it is an email, do not reply to the message. Forward the email to phishing@irs.gov and then delete it. Do not open any email attachments or links. IRS representatives will never call you to demand immediate payment. Instead, they first send a bill in the mail. They will never demand you pay taxes and not allow you to question or appeal the amount you owe. They will never require that you pay your taxes a certain way, such as with a prepaid debit card. They will never ask for your credit or debit card numbers over the phone. And they will never threaten to bring in law enforcement agencies to arrest you for not paying. If you think you may owe taxes, call the IRS directly at 800-829-1040. Visit www.irs.gov for information about reporting phone scams or email phishing attempts. n January 14, 2016
Dining Guide Ramona • Julian
Chunky Chicken Chowder
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, chopped 10 to 12 thyme sprigs, in a bundle 2 bay leaves 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 4 cups chicken stock 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes 8 ounces frozen white corn 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 lemon, halved for spritzing
Slow Cooker Beef Paprikash
Ingredients
1 medium onion, sliced 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat (about 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces) 2 tablespoons allpurpose flour Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup freshly chopped dill and/or parsley Hot boiled egg noodles or potatoes, for serving
Directions Cut the flaps from the thighs and cube the meat, leaving some meat on the bone. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and oil to a large stock pot on medium-high heat. When butter is melted and oil is hot, add the chicken thigh bones and cubed thigh meat. Brown on all sides, then remove the meat to a plate. Lower the heat slightly and add the onions, thyme and bay leaves. Season onions with salt and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic is tender, about 4 minutes more. Stir the chicken back into the pot and add the stock. Raise the heat, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the potatoes and frozen corn and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more. Meanwhile, make a paste with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the flour, in a small bowl
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and set aside. When the potatoes are tender remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Lower the heat and add the milk, cream and flour paste in bits. Stir to mix and allow the flour to blend into the chowder. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the chowder to a serving bowl and spritz with lemon before serving.
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Directions Spread the onions in the bottom of an 8-cup slow cooker. Toss the beef with the flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and place on top of the onions. Top with the bell peppers and garlic. Stir together the broth, paprika, tomato paste and caraway and pour over the beef. Cover and cook until the meat is very tender, either on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours. Uncover and let stand at least 10 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and dill and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over egg noodles or potatoes. January 14, 2016
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Pastor’s Corner By Rev. Andy Schreiber
Pray Without Ceasing
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irst Thessalonians 5:17 is rather short and to the point — it is only three words long. In it, the Apostle Paul simply says,“Pray without ceasing.”
Again and again, the Word of God encourages believers
to pray. And yet how many of us can honestly say that we don’t struggle with our prayer lives? Do any of us really pray without ceasing? Do you believe God answers prayer? If you are a Christian, I assume you would
answer with a resounding, “Yes!” Don’t all Christians believe in prayer? If you say you believe in prayer, allow me to ask one more question: Do you pray? It is one thing to say you believe in prayer, but it is another thing entirely to actually pray. If we really believed that God hears and answers the prayers of His people, could anything keep us from praying? Would more of our churches not have regular prayer meetings? And would those prayer meetings not be some of the most well-
attended assemblies in our churches? I believe it is a sad testimony to our view of prayer — and so also, in a sense, our view of God’s ability or willingness to answer prayer — that we do not pray more regularly and fervently as churches. The Lord Jesus said that His house was to be a “house of prayer.” (Matt. 21:13, Isaiah 56:7) Do you want a New Year’s resolution for 2016? Here it is — devote yourself to prayer! Pray for (and with) your family. Pray for (and with) your friends. And devote yourself
to praying with your brothers and sisters in the church. If your church has a regular prayer meeting, make it a point to be there, if at all possible. Make His house a house of prayer! And may God in His grace be pleased to bless, answer and use your prayers for His glory, this year and always. 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
Richmond ‘Richie’ Alfred Milton Cullen April 12, 1989 — Dec. 25, 2015
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These religious communities invite you to join them in their services.
Immaculate Heart of mary catHolIc cHurcH 537 E Street (Corner of 6th Street) (760) 789-0583 Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am & 11:30 am (Spanish) Weekday Masses: 8:00 am (except Thursdays: 6:30 pm ) Confessions: Saturday 3:30 pm
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On Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2015, this amazing family lost a loved one, Richmond “Richie” Alfred Milton Cullen. He passed at the very young age of 26. Richie served in the United States Army from Jan. 19, 2007, until his honorable medical discharge on July 19, 2011. The family is struggling with this unexpected loss, and a crowd-funding
account has been set up in his honor at www.gofundme.com/ zzg73bj9. Survivors include his wife, Tiffany Cullen; their two children, ages 5 and 2; mothers Karen Cullen and Shawn Morrill; father, Paul Wells; grandparent Rayola Vauchelet; brother, Allyn Ankerbrand; and sisters Haley Gross, Amber Ramirez and April Lenhoff. n
Community/Senior Center Activities 434 Aqua Lane
Ramona Community/Senior Center is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 434 Aqua Ln. Call 760-789-0440 or visit www.ramonaseniorcenter.com for calendar updates and lunch menu. Every Mon: Exercise 9 am; Lace/Crochet Class 9:30 am; Wii Monday 9:30 am Every Tues: Walking 8 am; Quilting 9 am; Yoga 9 am; Computer Class 10:30 am
Every Wed: Exercise 9 am; Pinochle 9 am; Senior Center Bridge 12:30 pm 4th Wed: Volunteer Meeting 9:30 am Every Thurs: Machine Embroidery Class 9 am; Bingo 1 pm
Every Fri: Exercise 9 am; Pinochle 9 am; Seniors Empowering Seniors 10 am; Pokeno 1 pm 3rd Fri: Birthday Lunch 11:30 am
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Ramona Senior Center, at 434 Aqua Ln., and its Ramona Meals on Wheels program is funded by community donations and the County of San Diego Aging Independence Services. Lunch is weekdays at 11:30 a.m., except holidays.
Call 760-789-0440 or visit www.ramonaseniorcenter.com.
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14: Pork Chops, Broccoli, Stuffing, Gravy, Applesauce 15: S calloped Potatoes & Ham, California Vegetables, Roll, Fruit Cocktail 18: F ish Sandwich, Seasoned Potatoes, Coleslaw, Banana 19: M eatballs & Gravy, Brussels Sprouts, Rice, Salad, Apricots 20: C hicken-Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, California Vegetables, Pears 21: S paghetti & Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Italian Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges
22: Birthday Lunch Oven-Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Malibu Vegetables, Orange, Cake 25: Cheese Enchilada, Mexi-Rice, Refried Beans, Fresh Apple 26: Beef Stew, Homemade Biscuit, Salad, Pineapple 27: Chicken & Broccoli Casserole, Sliced Carrots, Cornbread, Peaches 28: Crab Cakes, Malibu Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, Tropical Fruit 29: Hawaiian Chicken, Rice, Stir-Fry Vegetables, Cookies January 14, 2016
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Annette Williams Phone: 760-788-8148 Email: News@RamonaJournal.com SCHEDULED AND ONGOING EVENTS Ramona Chamber of Commerce Mixer third Thurs. from 6-8 pm. 760-789-1311 Dos Picos County Park at 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd. Hikes, camping, science and nature walks and free Sat. events. 760-789-2220 Fun Riders Bike Club & Road Club meets Wed. and Fri. www.ramonafunriders.com Guy B. Woodward Museum tours Thurs. and Fri. 1-3; Sat. and Sun. 1-4; and by appointment at 645 Main St. 760-789-7644 Ramona Library activities and enrichment programs Mon.-Sat. at 1275 Main St. Library Book Store open 10-4 Mon.-Sat., with sales the third Sat. 760-788-5270 Ramona Ramblers Senior Travel Club first Mon. 1 pm at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-789-0440 Ramona VFW Post 3783 offers Fri. and Sat. dinners and Sun. breakfast at 2247 Kelly Ave. 760-789-7888 San Diego Outback 4x4 Club second Wed. 7 pm upstairs at 310 Ninth St. 760-789-8294
Palomar Health free and lowcost health education classes and screenings. 800-628-2880 www.palomarhealth.org/classes SERVICE CLUBS Ramona Rotary Club Tues. at noon. Call for location. Bob Murray, 619-316-4456 Kiwanis Club of Ramona Call for location. Pat Bell, 760-533-4884 Soroptimist International of Ramona business meetings second Tues. at Hatfield Creek Winery, 1625 Hwy. 78, and program meetings and potluck fourth Tues. at members’ homes. 858-722-6810 BUSINESS NETWORKING Business Network Exchange (BNE Ramona) Thurs. buffet breakfast 7 am at Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St. No meeting on 3rd Thurs. www.bneramona.com Ramona Valley Vineyard Association fourth Tues. 6:30 pm at area locations. Elaine Lyttleton, 760-787-1102 SUPPORT GROUPS Alzheimer’s Support Group third Wed. from 10-11:30 am at Ramona
Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. Elaine Bailey, 760-787-0172 Capability Ranch Special Needs Activities from 2-4 pm Wed. and Sat. at 18030 Highland Valley Rd. Ages 15 and up. Must be with a parent or caregiver. 760-443-6861 www.capabilityranch.org Depression and Anxiety Support Group Sun. 10 am. Location 760-497-4046 Free Dinner & Bible Study Mon. 6 pm, Open Door Ministry, Grange Hall, 215 7th St. 760-788-4716 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meeting information, Van Reeder, 760-789-9129 Parent Advocates Seeking Solutions parents and caregivers of children ages 15 and older with developmental disabilities, third Thurs. 7 pm except June, July, Aug. and Dec. St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd., Poway. 858-748-2594 www. powaypass.com Pregnant & New Mother Support Group first and third Thurs. 6:30 pm at Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic, 1530 Main St., Ste. 6. 760-789-7059 Taking off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Thurs., Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Pl. 760-789-0238 www.tops.org ORGANIZATIONS AWANA Club Wed. 6:30-8:30 pm Sept.-May at two Ramona churches to meet the spiritual needs of children age 4 through grade 12. 760-315-2323 www.ramonaawana. org
Boy Scouts of America Cub and Boy Scout units. Russ Christensen, 760-788-8180 russcinramona@ gmail.com Boys & Girls Club Ramona Branch sports, social and educational activities for Ramona youth at Collier Park, 622 E St. Snack program weekdays 4:25 pm. 760-789-8203 www.sdyouth.org Heart and Hooves Therapy Mon., Tues. and Thurs. sessions. www.heartsandhoovestherapy.org 619-633-5105 Out of the Box Players local plays and theater events at BBS Playhouse, 321 12th St. 760789-0856 www.outoftheboxplayers. blogspot.com Ramona ACBL Bridge Club Tues. 2-4 free beginner lessons; Tues 3-4:30 mentor game; Wed. 9:30-1 open game; Thurs. 6-9 open game; Fri. 9:30-1 open game; Fri. 3-5 youth bridge, at 1721 Main St., Ste. 101. 760-789-1132 Ramona Back Country Quilters third Wed. 6:30 pm at Ramona Terrace Estates, 1212 H St., and Tues. 9 am at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. Ramona Bar Association Free Legal Clinic first Sat. 10-noon, Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. 760-789-9314 Ramona Community Singers Tues. 7 pm at Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. 760-788-1887 Ramona Design Review Board last Thurs. 7:30 pm, Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-788-4308
Ramona Grange third Sat. 10:30 am, 215 7th St. dlfriedli@cox.net Ramona Municipal Water District Board second Tues. 2 pm, 434 Aqua Ln. Ramona Outback Amateur Radio Club (ROARS) www.roars.net Ramona Santana Riders at 7 pm first Wed. every other month (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) at International Equestrian Center Rotunda, 16911 Gunn Stage Rd. Open shows and gymkhanas. ramonasantanariders@yahoo.com www.ramonasantanariders.com Ramona Skatepark Champions third Mon. www.ramonaskatepark. org Ramona Stars 4-H second Wed. 7 pm in home economics building, 431 Aqua Ln. Robin Evans-Becker, 760-702-1424 ramonastars@ gmail.com Ramona Trails Association first Wed. 7 pm except Sept. and Dec. Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-443-0809 Ramona Vicente Pony Club Sat. at International Equestrian Center, 16911 Gunn Stage Rd. 619517-5993 www.ramonavicente. ponyclub.org San Vicente Saddle Club second Wed. 7:30 pm International Equestrian Center, 16911 Gunn Stage Rd. 760-788-7533 www.sanvicentesaddleclub.com Santa Maria Lodge 580 second Mon. 6:30 pm dinner is open to public; 7:30 Stated Meeting. Masonic Center, 310 Ninth St. www.santamaria580.org n
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‘Sports Town’ San Diego — When a Few Did a Lot By Johnny McDonald ~ the journal
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t times, San Diego has been aboard a roller coaster when it came to sports franchises. And we may be due for another dip. In the 1950s, there were enough events around to satisfy the community. It was considered a sports town. The minor league Padres played in Lane Field at the foot of Broadway, pro hockey prevailed at Glacier Gardens, top-ranked fighters could be seen in the 3,600-seat Coliseum Federal Athletic Club, and the 24,000-seat Balboa Stadium was big enough for football and Saturday-night auto races. Horse racing was a weekend feature across the border at Agua Caliente. The all-sports PR office was on the second level of Grant Hotel lobby, a haven for bookies. But San Diego Union sports editor Jack Murphy changed that by urging the townsfolk to go big-time. Fortified with his formation of a San Diego Sports Council and the support of prominent businessmen, he got the mayor and city council
to join forces. The rest was up to Murphy to convince the sports giants to look at what San Diego could offer. He urged Barron Hilton to leave Los Angeles and bring his Chargers here. The proviso was to add upper-deck seats that would boost Balboa Stadium to 34,000 capacity. Murphy then built support for a multipurpose stadium, and in November 1965, a $27 million bond was passed for construction, which began a week later. Things moved swiftly in those days. Meanwhile, Murphy assigned his lead baseball writer Phil Collier to cover the Dodgers and Angels. At the same time, he served as a representative to convince Major League Baseball that an expansion team would fit, too. The Padres, major-league style, set up shop in 1969, thanks to the background work of Dodgers General Manager Buzzie Bavasi. Qualcomm has attracted a World Series, Super Bowl and an All-Star Game. So much for history and the efforts of a few who accomplished the big job. It might be comparable to
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the achievements of a small number of town leaders who engineered plans to build the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. Those efforts can still be admired in beautiful Balboa Park, with its museums. But Chargers’ management maintains Qualcomm is no longer suitable, and they’re looking for greener pastures in Carson, to be shared with archrival Oakland Raiders. This decision will possibly come from the National Football League owners during a meeting in January. It’s hard to imagine that a team must leave a town that
had great fan support. In the last home game, the crowd was more than 56,000. After all, the Chargers came to San Diego in the first place because they lacked fan support in Los Angeles. If they move next year, they presumably will have to play in the Los Angeles Coliseum until their stadium is built. But the coliseum is 42 years older than Qualcomm. Can San Diego live without pro football? Well, Los Angeles did for 12 years after the Rams departed. It can live. When two professional basketball teams
— the Rockets and Clippers — left town, San Diego State picked up the slack. At least the Harlem Globetrotters paid an annual visit. The ice hockey Gulls and Sockers departed and have returned. Had it not been for McDonald’s Ray Kroc, the Padres would have skipped town for Washington, D.C. Fortunately, they seem to be secure at Petco Park. There has been some mention of a major league soccer franchise that could fill some of the gap at Qualcomm, and added motor sports attractions have drawn crowds between 35,000 and 40,000. And, it’ll still be home to five San Diego State football games, two bowl games and maybe a soccer franchise. It’s not time yet to give up what those few fought for in the 1960s. n Johnny McDonald was a San Diego Union sports staffer and had a minor role in San Diego’s sports changes.
Resolve to Spend Less When people take inventory of their spending habits, many come to the conclusion that they need to scale back, and they may assume they need to give up certain luxuries. However, spending less on nonessential items may free up funds for more enjoyable activities, such as dining out and travel. Explore these relatively easy methods to tame spending. • Use cash as much as possible. Paying with cash can create an emotional feeling of loss and taps into your five senses. Taking cash from your wallet and handing it over to cashiers may slow down your urge to spend, which is less likely to happen if you always swipe a credit or debit card.
• Keep a spending log. Jot down your spending habits on a piece of paper or use home budgeting software to track where you tend to spend the most. This gives you an accurate and fluid method to examine your spending. • Spend less on shopping sprees. Some people use shopping as an emotional release or a method to relieve stress. If you like shopping but want to cut back on your spending, shop in less-expensive stores, such as consignment or dollar stores. This feeds your desire to shop without breaking the bank. • Eliminate one monthly bill. Find a way to cut out one monthly expense. If you’re not using that gym membership, cancel it. If you can’t find some-
thing to eliminate, find a way to cut back. Maybe you can scale back your mobile phone service plan. Downgrade your cable television package to one that’s more affordable. • Transfer savings automatically. Transfer a portion of your paycheck directly into a savings account. Set up automated transfers so the money never appears in the account linked to your debit card. • Pay bills on time. Do not waste money on late fees and penalties. Use automatic bill pay so you don’t miss any payments and waste money on fees. Being frugal doesn’t mean you have to be a minimalist, and you may find it’s easier than you think. n
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