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Ramona Country Fair is a Crowd Pleaser By Annette Williams ~ the journal

he Ramona Country Fair, presented by the Ramona Chamber of Commerce from July 30 to Aug. 2, is always a crowd pleaser and enjoyed by all ages. It is sure to attract attention its new west-end location at the corner of Highway 67 and Highland Valley Road. Parking at the site — known as “monument corner,” for the impressive “Welcome to Ramona” sign — is going to be a lot better, and closer to the fair’s activities and events, according to co-chair

Sally Westbrook, who notes that the new location has a very roomy feel. Carnival rides by Christiansen Amusements are a Country Fair tradition, along with a midway of games, a variety of contests, a beer garden, American and international foods, music and entertainment, as well as business, arts and craft vendors. “I really want people to come out and enjoy the entertainment and relax,” Westbrook says. “The entertainment is huge this year, and we’ll have a cooling center to relax in. We’ve

thought of all the details.” Entertainment choices are always impressive, and this year is no exception. Friday’s highlights are the electrifying rock bands Gone Blonde, Girl in the Middle, and Farm Truck. The Saturday lineup will include a Bluegrass Festival at noon, with the Shirthouse Bluegrass Band, Chris Clarke & Plow, Box Canyon, High Mountain Road and Sunny Side Strings. Performing Saturday evening will be the swing and jazz band Fanny & The Atta Boys, and the popular country-western band Southbound Jonny. The Ramona

Community Singers will take the stage on Sunday, which is also Mexican Heritage Day, complete with folkloric dancers and a mariachi band. There will be no shortage of hometown competitions. Look for winners of the Foto Friday photography contest to be announced at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31. On Saturday morning, entries of jams and jellies, pickles, jerky, honey and salsa are welcome for the Home Sweet Home Country Canning Contest, which was a big hit last year. There is no cost to enter.

Judging will begin at noon, and winners announced at 5 p.m. Fair hours are Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free, and parking is $5 per carload. “It’s going to be fun!” Westbrook promises. “It’s not going to be expensive — just a weekend for the family, with great entertainment for all ages.” Call Ramona Chamber of Commerce at 760-789-1311 or visit www.ramonachamber. com/#!ramona-country-fair/ c1k6g. n

Thad Clendenen Named Branch Manager

had Clendenen is taking another leap forward in his career in real estate, where he is a partner with his mother, Karen Clendenen, at Century 21 Award. This next step in his real estate career is a new leadership role at the Century 21 Award Ramona branch. “I was raised in the business, since my mom has been selling real estate since I was 10 years old,” he says. “Ironically, seeing her work the long hours and keep up with the intense work schedule that the business demands, I always said I would never sell. Never say never.” Thad has been selling real estate in Ramona since 2006, and he has always been a natural leader, both in the community and in the real estate industry. His vast background, ranging from serving in the United States Marine Corps and many years of management experience, make him a perfect fit to lend his unique skill set to the Ramona office. His insatiable work ethic, commitment to clients and strong adherence to the guiding principles instilled in him by his parents and his military service will help take Century 21 Award’s Ramona Branch to the next level. Thad loves Ramona and its people. “There is no other place like it in San Diego County. The people are real, they stick together and you build strong relationships here. I don’t sell homes, I serve people and consult them every step of the way in the home buying or selling process.” Thad holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with an emphasis on Marketing, and hopes to utilize those skills, along with his business acumen, to help his fellow agents at Century 21 Award achieve success and build strong, lasting relationships with clients, who trust their level of excellence and proven track record to help them through any real estate experience. Thad says he is truly excited and honored to become the Branch Manager at Century 21 Award. The Executive Leadership Team states, “We fully trust and believe that Thad will continue to earn the trust of his colleagues. He is the best leader to continue the positive momentum that drives the Realtors at Century 21 Award to be the best, as they continue to make Century 21 Award a success!”

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amona Town Hall will host an old-fashioned Bar-B-Que Hoedown fundraiser Aug. 29. Tickets are $35, and the evening will feature dinner, dancing, live music, songs by the Ramona Community Singers, contests and an auction. There will be no-host beer and local wines. “We will also have the Mary Kay Pinkard feather costume collection on display,” said Honorary Mayor Sharon Davis.

The event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. at Town Hall, 729 Main St. Tickets are available only in advance, and guests must be 21 and older. Several sponsorship levels are available, and auction items are welcome. Proceeds are earmarked for the Town Hall restoration fund. For tickets, call 760-788-7215 or visit Original Old Town Ramona Antique Fair, 734 Main St. n

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July 30-Aug. 2: Ramona Country Fair amusement rides, entertainment, arts and crafts, food, vendors, competitions, beer garden. Intersection of Highland Valley Road and Hwy. 67. 760-789-1311 www.ramonachamber.com/#!ramonacountry-fair/c1k6g July 31: Ramona Relay for Life Golfing For a Cure Tournament check-in 11:30 am, shotgun start 1 pm at San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Rd. $100. www.facebook.com/ ramonarelayca

Aug. 1: Junior Fair Livestock Auction at 431 Aqua Ln. www.ramonajuniorfair. com Aug. 7: Bingo Night at Ramona Senior Center doors open 5 pm, bingo from 6-9. Ages 18 and older, 13 games for $30, cash prizes. 434 Aqua Ln. 760-789-0440

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County Supervisor Tours Storm Damage in San Diego Country Estates

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weekend storm that brought more than four inches of rain to Ramona on the weekend of July 18 and 19 caused hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to numerous homes throughout Ramona. San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob toured San Diego Country Estates on July 21 to assess the damages. Jacob was accompanied on her trip to Ramona by two men from the County Department of Public Works, a man with the Office of Emergency Services and two members of her staff. Representing SDCE were Mario Trejo, general manager; Looking at damage to the Murguia home Cindy Dodson, association inspector; are, from left, Supervisor Dianne Jacob, Jim Piva, association board president; San Diego Country Estates Homeowners Association President Jim Piva, and owners and Chris Anderson, local resident Lisa and Anthony Murguia. and realtor. The group visited several homes in also encouraged homeowners to seek the area and spoke with the homeowners. Jacob said she was here “to see what professional assistance in determining the estimate of the amount of damages. we can do to help.” She encouraged the “My concern with this is they (may) homeowners to fill out a form listing the underestimate the damage,” she said, damages sustained during the storm that adding that the county will need an will be used in assisting the county to “accurate damage assessment” from the apply for recovery assistance from state homeowners. and federal governments. Jacob said the Copies of the forms will also be made county will be applying for $11 million available from local real estate offices, in financial aid. according to Anderson, who is president The form can be found online See County Supervisor Tours at www.sdcountyrecovery.com and Storm Damage continued on page 9 returned to oes@sdcounty.ca.gov. Jacob

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Ramona Country Fair 45th Annual

WHAT TO DO AT THIS YEAR’S FAIR Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, August 2

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Junior Fair Participants ‘Get Plugged In’ By Annette Williams ~ the journal

embers of 4-H, FFA and the Grange are looking forward with anticipation to what this year’s Ramona Junior Fair will bring. The fair, which began July 25 and continues through Aug. 1, doesn’t only mean animals, though they are an

important part. Many club members demonstrate their skills in home economics and industrial arts, vying for ribbons in categories such as sewing, fine arts, agriculture, horticulture, photography, woodworking and more. “This year, the theme for the fair is ‘Get Plugged In,’” says Junior Fair Board

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Auction buyers’ check-in is Saturday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. at the Junior Fairgrounds, 431 Aqua Ln. The auction for swine, rabbits, goats, chickens and sheep begins at 1 p.m. Buyers’ dinner is from 4 to 6 p.m. The auction of special-fed veal and beef is at 6 p.m., followed by the after-auction. Tobiason says that the auction is a great source for good-quality meat animals. “One of the things that is on people’s minds right now is eating healthy. They’re paying premium for organic meat in specialized markets.” She says that the meat from fair animals is better than what is available in organic markets, and any price paid over the market value is tax-deductible. “It brings it down to an affordable level for exceptionally healthy meat.” A good turnout is anticipated, as the young exhibitors auction their animals and raise funds to further their education. For information and schedule of events, visit www.ramonajuniorfair. com. n

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Dolores Rains Down Hard on Ramona

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ropical storm Dolores unloaded on Southern California, leaving San Diego County — and Ramona — with the wettest July in recorded history. According to the National Weather Service, Ramona officially recorded 3.45 inches during four days of thunderstorms, including a staggering 2.96 inches on Sunday, July 19, that flooded roads and buildings and damaged roofs. Other NWS reports showed that more than four inches had fallen in Ramona. Water and debris were flowing everywhere, cars were stalled, and roads were overflowing with mud and rocks.

The California Highway Patrol reported cars underwater at 11th and Main streets, and both sides of the 26000 block of Old Julian Highway east of Ramona near the Cleveland National Forest were blocked by debris. The CHP reported at least a dozen accidents in Ramona on Sunday alone. “I was just driving down one of the side streets in town when, all of a sudden, my car started hydroplaning, and I ended up in somebody’s front yard,” said Ramona resident Jeremiah Fish. “It took me an hour just to dig my car out. I’ve lived in Ramona all of my life, and I’ve never seen so much rain at one time.” Ramona resident Jacquie Evans was

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on the road most of Saturday and Sunday traveling from Ramona to Santa Maria and back. “We heard the thunder at

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home Friday night — something we hadn’t heard since we grew up in the Midwest — and it just went on and on. It was just sprinkling when we left

for Santa Maria late Saturday morning, but it rained cats and dogs almost all the way back to Ramona on Sunday,” she recalled. When Evans returned home, she found it undamaged. But others were not so fortunate. The home of Luis and Imelda Gonzalez in San Diego Country Estates sits at the highest point at the base of a steep hill on Rutherford Road, where they have lived for the past 10 years. “We had left the house about noon on Sunday, and everything was fine,” said Imelda Gonzalez. “But we returned three hours later to a river of water, mud and debris cascading down the hillside toward our home, consuming everything in its path. The garage door was pushed in from all the debris and buried my husband’s car inside. We just stood there and watched, because there was nothing we could do to stop it.”

Their two-story home was engulfed in a giant mudslide that quickly covered all of the landscaping and most of the first floor, including the kitchen and sunken living room. “It was a flash flood,” according to Gonzalez family friend Dawn Nielsen Perfect, who has been working with a team of friends, family members and volunteers to help clean up the damage. “It was raining so hard that a virtual river of mud was pouring down the hill faster than we could shovel it out. And there was really no place See Dolores RAins Down continued on page 25

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Ramona Teams Run Down the World Series

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wo Ramona baseball teams aren’t just imagining what it would feel like to make it to the Super Regionals in Whittier, Calif.They’re getting ready to experience it. The Ramona PONY Baseball League 12-and-under team (12U) and the 14-and-under (14U) team have secured a spot at the Super Regionals — only two tournaments away from the PONY Baseball World Series. “Personally, I knew these kids could do it,” said 12U manager Dave Schreiber. “They have the talent, but I just wasn’t sure if they had the heart and the drive.” Schreiber describes a monumental moment that occurred last month at the sectionals, when the team experienced a

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ayne Rhea and Keith Cochenour saw a need in Ramona and decided to act on it. The two entrepreneurs and gun aficionados opened their store, Ammo Unlimited, at 1130 D St., Ste. 2, on June 13, 2014, and business has been booming ever since. “We noticed that it was difficult to find certain types and quantities of ammunition in the community,” says Rhea. “We were able to find sources who were willing to provide quantities of high-demand and unusual ammo, which led to the opening of our store.

After being in business for a few months, we realized that there was also a great demand for new and used gun sales, so we applied for — and obtained — our federal firearms licenses. We now sell guns, ammunition and accessories and assist customers with private party transfers.” The longtime Ramona residents met through mutual friends awhile back and realized they shared a common interest in guns and ammo. Rhea grew up in Mississippi, where he experienced firearms at a young age. Cochenour had a similar experience growing up with firearms as a youngster. He is a retired

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Touching Drama Tackles Both Sides of a Sensitive Issue By Ruth Lepper ~ the journal

Loss of a loved one touches everyone in a different way. Sudden death, culmination of a long illness, or a planned departure — it makes a difference. Playwright Jane Anderson touches upon all three of these scenarios in her poignant drama, “Quality of Life.” Set in modern day, Bill and Dinah are grieving the sudden loss of their adult daughter who was murdered. They make a trip to another state to visit Dinah’s cousin, Jeannette, and her cancer-stricken husband, Neil, who recently lost their house in a fire. When Neil’s time comes, Jeanette plans to go with him. They have already chosen the date.

and Jeffrey Jones as Neil. Christy Yael-Cox directs. Pros and cons of Christianity also come into play, as Bill tries to convince the other couple of the consequences of their decision. It is definitely a play that will be long remembered after the final act.

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The Valley and Beyond . . . El Nino On The Way By Johnny McDonald ~ the journal

everal members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration huddled after studying charts to predict a 90 percent chance El Nino will visit this winter. They’re almost sure enough to say we’ll be splashed with overdue rain, expected to flow into 2016. Obviously, since the recent four-inch hit, Ramonans aren’t thinking about more water. They’ve spent a good deal of time cleaning debris and repairing damage. Nevertheless, there’s plenty of time to gear up for what could be a repeat of the 1997-98 storms. The experts say El Niño is gaining steam in the Pacific Ocean, and forecasters are now leaning toward it being a strong event. That possibility is again raising the collective hopes of Californians that they may finally see some desperately needed precipitation to begin the slow recovery. Even if the El Niño does become strong and stays that way through the winter, there’s another piece to California’s drought recovery puzzle that isn’t guaranteed. One reason is the lack of a healthy snow pack in recent winters. The drought is one of truly historic proportions, they say, that was the result of yearafter-year dryness. Because it took multiple years to dig such a deep hole, it’s going to take

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ontributing to an IRA can help you build some of the resources you will need to enjoy a comfortable retirement. But what happens to your IRA if you don’t use it up in your lifetime? You can still put the IRA’s assets to good use — as long as you’ve made the right moves and communicated your wishes clearly to your family. When you opened your IRA, you should have named a beneficiary — someone who will receive the IRA assets when you pass away. You could also name a contingent beneficiary if the first beneficiary dies before you. These beneficiary designations are important because they can supersede the instructions left in your will. If you name your spouse as beneficiary of your IRA, he or she has options unavailable to other beneficiaries. Here are two possibilities: • Roll over assets into a new or an existing IRA — Your surviving spouse can roll over

your IRA’s assets into his or her IRA or use the money to create a new IRA. And, as long as your spouse is eligible, he or she can then add new contributions to the IRA. This could be a good choice if your spouse won’t need the money right away and would like to keep it in a taxadvantaged account for as long as possible. Upon reaching age 70½, though, your spouse will likely need to start taking withdrawals — “required minimum distributions” — unless the inherited IRA was a Roth IRA. • Convert the assets to a Roth IRA — If you are leaving a traditional IRA to your spouse, he or she could roll over the assets into a new or an existing IRA and then convert the assets into a Roth IRA. This move gives your spouse at least two potential advantages. First, if certain requirements are met, no taxes are due on the withdrawals. Second, as mentioned above, no withdrawals are even required — your spouse can leave the money intact for as long as

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take the money as a lump sum or take distributions over time. If you pass away before age 70½, and you hadn’t started taking the required minimum distributions, your beneficiary must start taking withdrawals by Dec. 31 in the year following the year in which you pass away. These withdrawals can be stretched out over your beneficiary’s lifetime, though, spreading out the tax obligations. As an alternative, your beneficiary can delay taking distributions, but he or she would need to withdraw all the money within five years of your death.

When dealing with any aspect of your estate plans, including naming beneficiaries for your IRA, you’ll want to consult with your tax and legal professionals. You put a lot of time and effort into building the assets in your IRA — so you’ll also want to take care in how you pass these assets along. 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.

County Supervisor Tours Storm Damage Continued from page 9 there is still recovery ongoing. Anthony Murguia said their home and property received most of its storm damage when the fence behind their house collapsed, and debris rushed into the yard. He estimated the total damage at more than $100,000. Houses on Sargeant, Spangler Peak, Arena, Del Amo, Rutherford and Georgios roads were heavily damaged, according to Dodson. She said none of

the homeowners will be fined for their properties now being out of compliance with association rules and regulations. An appeal will be made to Ramona Municipal Water District for breaks on customers’ water bills for the homeowners who will be using excessive amounts of water in the cleanup process and in refilling their swimming pools. Trejo estimated 100

swimming pools are now filled with muddy water. No one was at home at the Gonzalez residence on Sunday afternoon when the storm was at its heaviest. Yolanda Gonzalez said she received a frantic telephone call from her mother when her parents returned home. “They came home to it,” Gonzalez, who lives in Ramona, said. “My mom called me hysterically. Neighbors were already here. It’s something you never think you’ll see.” The interior of the house was covered in about two feet of mud. “You couldn’t even see the floors,” she said. All of the furniture had to be removed from the house. A friend with a backhoe assisted with removing mud from their steep driveway and around the exterior of the house. Other family members and friends came to their aid, pitching in to help wherever needed. n A stream flowed near Ramona Street.

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Behind the Wheel By Johnny McDonald

Fan Safety is a Problem

hile Austin Dillon’s wild ride at Daytona on July 5 might be considered by NASCAR as an exception rather than the rule, such violent crashes are happening often enough to draw concern. And spectator safety should be an issue. This time, five fans sustained nonserious injuries. Daytona officials had moved the spectator seats back a few feet, but the debris spewing into the stands from Dillon’s car shows fans are still in a danger zone. Two years ago, Kyle Larson went hard into the catch fence at the conclusion of a Nationwide Series race in Daytona. His engine became embedded in the fence, and 28 spectators were injured from debris, some seriously. The danger of flying racecars is mainly at Daytona and Talladega Superspeedway. With the 31- to 33-degree high banks of these tracks, the speed increased over time to unsafe levels. NASCAR safety advances have, with a few exceptions, come on the heels of tragic incidents. They include five-point safety harnesses, fuel cells, on-board fire

extinguishers, purpose-built racing seats, soft-wall technology and head and neck restraints. And a sturdy catch fence. To reduce speed, NASCAR put restrictions on the air intake to slow down cars in the 1980s. But the result was lap after lap of cars running in packs. Drivers draft with other cars and jockey for position, especially in the late stages of a race. One wrong move can trigger multiple-car crashes, such as the 400 in Daytona on July 5. “I’m really proud of the fact that the fence worked,” Daytona President Joie Chitwood III told reporters. “We will take this situation. We will learn from it. We will analyze it.” The last driver to lose his life on the track in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup (or Nationwide) Series was Dale Earnhardt Sr. at Daytona in 2001.

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Pastor’s Corner By Rev. Andy Schreiber

The Biblical View of the Bible

Part I, Inspiration

hat do you think of the Bible? For that matter, what does the Bible say about itself? Does it tell us how we are to think of it? Another way of putting this question is to ask,“What is the biblical view of the Bible?” It is a very important question to have settled, because in some ways it is foundational to everything else in the Christian faith and life. Your view of Scripture determines how you will approach the Bible, and how you approach the Bible has far-reaching implications for practically every aspect of our lives. I think it may be helpful to devote a number of these

columns to this and related questions. So if you have a question on the topic of Scripture that you would like to see addressed in the future, send an email to the contact below. When it comes to the biblical view of the Bible, the place to start is the inspiration of Scripture. 2 Tim. 3:16 says, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God . . .” (NKJV). We often use the word “inspiration” to describe a motivating force or emotion. We sometimes speak of being inspired to do something, or feeling inspired by a work of art or a beautiful sunrise. But that is not the idea the

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Apostle Paul is conveying in the above verse. For all of Scripture to be “given by inspiration of God” is for it to be (as the ESV translation puts it) “breathed out by God.” What do you normally do when you speak? You exhale, or breathe out. What Paul is essentially saying is that the Scripture — all of it — is nothing less than the very Word of God Himself! What the Bible says, God says. And that changes everything. That the Bible is the Word of God means we need to sit up and pay attention to what it says, and it means we need to give heed to what it says about everything it addresses. This should certainly supply us with ample reason and motivation to read it, study it, believe it and obey it. The fact that God has communicated to fallen humanity at all should astonish and amaze us. He has not left us in the dark about Himself or about the way to be made right with Him through faith in Jesus Christ, and that should fill us with gratitude and praise. 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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Bingo Time at Senior Center Ramona Senior Center’s monthly Bingo Night began in April, and it’s been such a success that it has continued ever since. The next bingo session is set for Friday, Aug. 7, at 5 p.m., at 434 Aqua Ln., with bingo starting at 6 p.m. The cost is $30 for 13 games, with cash prizes per game of $80 for first place and $20 for second.

Attendance has reached as many as 58 people on a given night. Participants age 18 and older are welcome, and each will receive a free dauber. The event raises funds for Ramona Senior Center and Knights of Columbus. Call 760-789-0440 or visit www. ramonaseniorcenter.com. n

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Dolores Rains Down Continued from page 11 to put it, anyway. The swimming pool was completely filled with mud, with sticks and debris on top, and the driveway was inundated with more than four feet of mud, completely blocking access to the garage. We finally had to bring in a bulldozer to clear away enough of the mud to get the car out of the garage. It is a terrible mess.”

encouraging to see so many neighbors and friends coming together to help each other during this difficult time.” Christine Prater, better known as The Carpet Lady, has been swamped with calls since Sunday’s deluge. “People have really been traumatized,” she said. “They just didn’t expect something like

chances of flooding in Ramona is so remote. I understand completely, because it’s an additional expense that may never pay for itself, even though peace of mind might be worth the additional investment. Times like this are always difficult for us because we are in the business of helping people when these things happen. But unless

rainfall more than doubled the record 1.03 inches logged at Lindbergh Field on Saturday that broke San Diego’s rainfall record for the entire month of July, dating back to 1850. Neighboring Santa Ysabel recorded 3.75 inches, and Julian, 5.08. Skies were overcast off and on the following Monday, as the precipitation moved northward, marking the end of the rainfall. But evidence of the storm lingered on Main Street, with puddles noticeable on almost every street corner and workers busy throughout the community, patching roofs and cleaning up the debris. The forecast shows no rain for the immediate future, but

the lingering heat and humidity will remind us of Dolores for weeks to come, while the community cleans up from the damage. Ramona residents who have experienced damage from the storm may complete a damage survey form issued by the Office of Emergency Services, which will allow the county to assess damage estimates to determine whether or not there are enough total damages to qualify for federal disaster assistance — especially for those who might be uninsured or underinsured. Visit www.sdcounty recovery.com or email oes@ sdcounty.ca.gov for further information. n

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this to happen in Ramona, of all places. There is just water and debris everywhere in people’s homes, and even fences and other structures couldn’t stop it. You can see the shock in people’s faces. They don’t know how to fully grasp everything yet, but everyone is working fast and furious to get things back to normal.” Amber Ramirez of Farmers Insurance empathizes with residents who have suffered damages from the storm. Her phone has been ringing off the hook from customers wanting to know if their property insurance covers flooding or how to purchase flood insurance for the next eventuality. “Flood insurance is optional,” said Ramirez. “And we always present it to people at the time they purchase their property insurance. However, they usually opt out of it since the

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Julian Nighttime Sky Stars at Julian StarFest By Annette Williams ~ the journal

night Public Star Party, free for those who enter between 7 and 9 p.m. “Something of interest is new this year,” says event coordinator Hillary Griffith, of the Astronomy Association. “Oceanside Photo and Telescope will be hosting an imaging conference, free with paid admission.” Telescope, accessory and astronomical software manufacturers and other exhibitors are a StarFest staple, offering an opportunity to talk to equipment experts. Food vendors will include Julian Lions Club, Divine Fresh and Niederfranks

ulian’s nighttime sky will set the stage for the eighth-annual Julian StarFest, presented Aug. 13 through 15 by the San Diego Astronomy Association and the community of Julian. Held at Menghini Winery, the event draws thousands from Southern California and beyond who want to gaze at the stars from Julian’s unique vantage point and distance from city lights. Highlights will include guest speakers, workshops, children’s activities, a behind-the-scenes tour of Palomar Observatory and the popular Saturday

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Julian Film Festival Highlights ‘Watershed Year’ Moving from spring to summer this year, the 4th Annual Julian Film Festival will be held Aug. 21 and 22 at several locations within the community. The nature-focused, environmental film festival is sponsored by and will benefit the Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF), tying in with its theme of “A Watershed Year.” The festival will kick off Friday night, with films shown outdoors at Julian Station, 4470 Highway 78, three miles west of Julian’s town center. Food and

beverages will be available for purchase. On Saturday, there will be four 90-minute film sessions at Julian Union High School, 1656 Highway 78, followed by filmmaker discussions. An awards party with live music will take place Saturday night in Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. A Volcan Mountain Nature Center visit and a guided hike on VMF’s Sky Island Trail are available on Sunday. Visit www.julianfilmfestival.com or www.volcanmt.org. n

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