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Ramona Home Journal 1

The Perfect Season By Tracy Rolling

Ramona Real Estate Statistics

Statistics for Jan. 2014 Ramona Detached homes Figures in ( ) are last months #’s ACTIVE LISTINGS 2/12/2014: 116 (107) Price Range: $265,000- $3.5M Avg. Days on Market: 77 (82) Median List Price: $461,950 ($213 per sq. ft.)

SOLD Stats Dec. 2013: 29 (29) Median Price: $415,000 ($420,000) Avg. Days on Market: 100 (68) Median SOLD Price Per Sq. Ft.: $194 List Price/Sales Price: 98% Figures taken 2/12/2014 San Diego MLS

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seventh-grade boys’ basketball team finished its season undefeated. Head Coach Thomas Pacheco, in his inaugural season, said, “I think it’s a school first.” He says there is a banner in the gymnasium that touts a 15-and-3 season,

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Riley Colvin, Seth Conley, Derek Diamond, Kyle Dodd, Jaedon Gotowala, Jacob Jovien, Hayden Keyser, Matt McAllister, Sean McDonald, Cameron Necochea, Derek Newman, Mario Olea and Dawson SanFilippo, as well as assistant coaches Brandon Kelderman, Tonee Leavitt and Tyler Weaver-Villa. Requiring only one thing from each player — that they give 100 percent, whether at practice or during a game — Pacheco says the team finished its season with 10 wins and no losses. They will compete again in the days ahead, and depending on how that

playoff game goes, they could get the No. 1 seat, in which case they would be favored to win at the championship game, schedule for Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at San Marcos High School. “I think the team has good chemistry,” he said, adding that it’s been a perk to have the students grow up playing ball together and that some of them even play on a travel team. Marla Jovien, Jacob’s mom, said, “This has been such a memorable season. I’m so proud of the whole team!” Pacheco says if he had to pick out a season highlight, it would be their game against Sullivan Middle School. “We were losing in first quarter. Our

goal was to give everyone a fair amount of playing time, and every kid was asking, ‘Can I play?’ They wanted to contribute on the court and they really wanted to win,” he said, excited that the boys had a comeback victory and won by five. “If we would have lost that game, we wouldn’t be able to say we had a perfect season.” Hoping to return next year as head coach, he said, “It’s been an exciting season. I can only hope it brings more interest to the game as a whole and will continue to encourage these athletes to push forward in all that they do.” n

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we purchased the restaurant — then the Santa Maria Inn — to establish an exclusive dinner house for the whole family,” says owner Lin Carnevale, who founded D’Carlos with her late husband, Carl, in 1977. “I think we accomplished that.” And now it’s only going to get better.

The restaurant as it looked before the renovations began. Photos by Jacquie Evans

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by construction but will, instead, be treated to new and exciting improvements — some subtle, some more obvious — on a regular basis during the conversion. The restaurant will be closed for approximately three days in late March, at a time yet to be announced, to finalize all the changes in preparation for an official “re-grand opening.” Exciting changes are coming to D’Carlos. n

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onstruction is one step closer for site improvements for Ramona Municipal Water District’s pump station in Poway. Directors approved a contract at the Feb. 11 board meeting for TC Construction Company of Santee that came in at a low bid of $770,000 for the project. “I appreciate the work that went into getting this project going,” Darrell Beck, board president, said. While construction was set to begin as soon as the contract 3032 sq. ft. of absolute entertaining pleasure! Spacious floor plan was awarded, District Engineer boasting the best views of San Vicente golf course! Bring your cart Mike Metts told the board, “We’re and drive right on to the 3rd hole from your cart garage! You also not done yet.” have a 2-car garage, plus a pool and many, many upgrades! This is a He continued, “We still must see for the avid golfer-entertainer. $549,999 have some proponents of the project,” adding that further information will be presented at an upcoming board meeting. The contract with TC Construction calls for site improvements for the secondary power source at Poway Pump www.MJNhomes.com NICHOLAS DESENO Station. The board previously Broker, REALTOR 760-803-4840 Cal BRE# 01179820 adopted a Mitigated Negative Fax 760-896-6200 “I love referrals!’ Declaration for the project at its Poway Pump Station is operated by the Ramona Municipal Water Sept. 24, 2013, meeting. Homes • Condos • Land • Short Sales • REOs • Property Management Photo Courtesy of RMWD District. Fees of $1,000 each were paid denied, and also a report on to the state and the city of Poway bilingual concerns from a Grand for easements from parcels owned by those agenHaving health insurance issues? Jury report of several years ago. cies. San Diego County, however, waived its fee of In addition, he requested an $1,000 for its parcels. Our agency has over 40 years agenda item to look at the “Fees for the acquisition of easements from of local experience! possibility of changing the parcels owned by the County of San Diego (were board meetings from 2 p.m. to waived) due to the nature and importance of the a later time, so more people project to the community of Ramona,” Carlos Solo, would be able to attend. of the RMWD engineering department, stated in He also asked for a legal his report to the board. Amber Ramirez definition of the word “quorum,” In other action, the board gave the nod to Insurance Agent and more information on the awarding a contract to Bartle Wells Associates to duties and responsibilities of conduct a rate and fee study for the San Vicente 760 789-0010 the directors and officers of Sewer Service Area, similar to the one recently 603 Main St. #7, Ramona, CA 92065 the board. completed for the Santa Maria Sewer Service Area. The next meeting was aramirez@farmersagent.com Comments from the directors solicited a scheduled for Feb. 25, beginning Lic# 0D95247 complaint by Rex Schildhouse that an item he had at 2 p.m. in Ramona Community previously requested to be on the Feb. 11 agenda Center, 434 Aqua Ln. n had not appeared. He asked for the agenda for Home • Auto • Business • Work Comp • Life • Health • Bonds the next meeting to include why his request was

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

ach March 17th, people the world over slip into something green, take in a neighborhood parade and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day festivities. A day to honor Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick’s Day is ripe with traditions and history, much of which is largely unknown to the celebrating masses. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the following are some handy pieces of trivia to impress friends and family each day of March leading up to the big day. 1. St. Patrick was not Irish. He was born in Britain to an aristocratic family. His early life was not particularly religious, but he had a religious

conversion in his teenage years. 2. The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade is not held in Ireland. That honor belongs to New York City, where the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade draws more than a million spectators each year. 3. Thirteen million pints of Guinness are consumed on St. Patrick’s Day. That’s double the amount consumed on other days. 4. Although many people wear some form of green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, green was once considered an unlucky color in Ireland. 5. The city of Chicago really gets into

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he Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club will offer a weekend of terrific wheeling at its 52nd TDS Desert Safari, Feb. 28, March 1 and 2. It all takes place at the Truckhaven Hills location of the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. The event will offer exceptional trails and rides, more than 100 vendors, a world-famous raffle with $100,000 in prize packages, and fireworks. All fourby-four vehicles and side-by-sides are welcome. “Tierra Del Sol has been practicing for the last 51 years to put on a great event, and each year we hopefully get better at it,” says Desert Safari Public Relations Director Bob Alexander. It all started decades ago when a “search and rescue” team of local men with CB radios explored the area and became intimately familiar with it, breaking new trails and figuring out how to traverse the notches, hills and valleys through their rescue work. Several

members began to focus on adventure and exploration, and two of these early pioneers formed the nucleus of the club they named Tierra Del Sol. The club was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1962, and the annual Desert Safari was born. The rosters of TDS still contain family names from the early days, with later generations following in their forefathers’ footsteps, aspiring to protect lands for the public’s use and preserve it for the enjoyment of future generations. Funds raised by the club help support such nonprofit organizations as the Salton City Fire Department, West Shores Ambulance, Tread Lightly, Polinsky Children’s Center, Foster Parents Association, Al Bahr Shrine Transportation Fund, Friends of the Mojave Trail, and this year’s special charity, the Wounded Warrior Project. For information about the 52nd TDS Desert Safari, visit www.tds4x4.com. n

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ccording to the World Health Organization, more than 1.8 million people die each year from diarrheal diseases. Globally, it is the leading cause of illness and death. After learning this staggering statistic, two local Girl Scout troops decided to become a part of the solution. Brownie troops 8780 and 8848 are working this year on their Scout guidebook, “Wow! The Wonders Of Water.” “The girls are learning about where water comes from, how it is used, why is it needed and how they can preserve it as a most precious resource,” said Kristy Parker, co-leader of Troop 8848. “With the current California drought, the Scouts’ timing couldn’t be better.” After researching local opportunities, the Scouts decided to partner with Give Clean Water, Inc. The organization’s goal is to provide a sustainable drinking water source to those in need of one. One of the organization’s current focuses is in Fiji, where almost 50 percent of the population is said to be without clean

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Chamber Honors Gem of a Business By Ruth Lepper

tepping into Jewelry World and Loan is an awe-inspiring treat. It gives off the appearance of a high-end jewelry store much more than the pawn shop it started out to be 28 years ago. Jewelry World and Loan was named 2013 Business of the Year by Ramona Chamber of Commerce at its annual installation dinner on Jan. 19. Kathleen and Tom Cole are the owners, overseeing a full-time staff of seven in its location at 1338 Main St.

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Cole’s vast inventory of diamonds includes loose gems as well as those already in settings. A graduate gemologist is on staff for cleaning and repairing gemstones and jewelry. On the pawn shop end of the business, loans are made for a four-month duration. What he offers for a loan will depend on how much a customer wants to borrow and what the items are worth. “It’s all flexible,” Cole said. “We just have to make a market decision. And, of course, it’s a used market.” As for what he would consider to purchase, that, too, is flexible. “I collect everything,” he said. “It’s all for sale, but I collect it.” n

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Ramona Real Estate Market Continues to Improve By Jim Evans

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Norton, president of the Ramona Real Estate Association, recommends that prospective homebuyers consult with local realtors “who know the market,” because of Ramona’s particularly unique character. In other words, a house is not just a house in Ramona — you are also buying into the community and the lifestyle. “A home can be your long-term nest egg,” says Anderson. “But it also represents a sense of stability and permanence for your family and your future. My advice? No matter what the time or cycle, when you can afford (and qualify) to buy, you should buy. Don’t wait for all of the stars to be aligned for the perfect market, or you could be waiting for a long time and miss out on the right opportunity.” As for home sellers? “I agree with Scott,” says Anderson. “Listen to your realtor. In fact, ask several of them what they think and then look at the facts, and don’t let emotion dictate your listing price.” n

Board members of Ramona Real Estate Association (RREA) and Ramona Senior Center came together last month when the RREA presented a check for $1,000 to the center. From left are Senior Center representatives Nancy Walker, Pete Bakarich and Beverly Torres; and RREA representatives Scott Norton, Sally Westbrook, Mark Garrow, Teresa Hobbs, Cris Vaughn and Deb Espinoza. Photo by Carol Kinney

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n drawing a comparison between high school bands and football teams, I feel that in each case, graduations can decimate key positions and the stars must be replaced. A rebuilding program is ahead. Well, Ramona High School Band Director Daniel James didn’t completely buy into the whole idea. He did say, however, that losing a lead or soloist trumpet player might be like a football team losing a running back or quarterback. “I have a large group of seniors,” he said. “In the Advanced Jazz Band, we’ll lose almost the entire saxophone section. But we have a real big sophomore class, as well, to fill the ranks as we go toward next year.” He was asked if it takes a while to rebuild. “It can,” he replied. “Usually someone comes in and fills a spot. The level of the group generally rises, maybe not as directly as athletics. Losing a good soloist could leave you in a hole.” James has a composition degree from San Diego State University and in 2009, received a master’s degree in conducting from Southern Oregon University. Like the football players, Bulldog musicians will be expected to travel to other schools for competitions. They performed in last month’s Presidents’ Day concert. Their slate often includes basketball games, Ramona Music Fest and a gig at Julian Library in May. Over the past 10 years, the band has become one of the

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a lot,” he said. “Take ‘em as they come and hope they become involved.” The school does not have an orchestra. The only string instruments around are the guitar and bass for the jazz bands — strictly brass and percussion. “Our symphonic band is like a concert band — classical music, basically,” he said. “We’ve never had violins since I’ve been here. “If we were to start, we would have to have an influx of money to buy the instruments.” And what might be the most difficult instruments to play? “The bassoon is difficult because of the fingering and reed adjustments,” he answered.

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ave you given much thought to collecting Social Security? The answer probably depends on how old you are — but whatever your age, you’ll want to consider the best way of incorporating Social Security benefits into your retirement income strategy. Of course, if you have several decades to go until you retire, you might be wondering if Social Security will even be there for you at all. The basic issue is that the Social Security system is experiencing a sharply declining worker-to-beneficiary ratio. In plain English, this means that fewer workers are contributing to Social Security, while the huge baby boom generation is retiring and taking money out. Still, Social Security has

enough money to pay full retirement benefits to every eligible American until 2038, according to the Congressional Budget Office. After that point, benefits would have to be reduced unless changes are made to the Social Security system. And several changes have indeed been proposed. Given that we do have nearly 25 years until benefit cuts may need to be made, it seems reasonable that some type of solution could be reached to put Social Security back on solid ground.  In any case, when thinking about your retirement income, you need to focus on those things that you can control — such as when to start taking Social Security and how you can supplement your Social

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possibly afford to these other accounts. Given the advances in medical care and the greater awareness of healthy lifestyles, people are living longer than ever — which means you could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To enjoy those years fully, you’ll need adequate income. By planning ahead, you can determine how best to fit Social

Security into your retirement income strategy. Every move you make to help “secure” your retirement can pay off for you in the long run. n Patrick Meskell is a financial advisor for Edward Jones. He can be reached at 760-787-1113. Patrick Meskell’s office, 1425 Main Street, Ramona, is located in the Albertsons Center.

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early 150 million Americans will file federal income tax returns this year and, unfortunately, many will be shelling out much more of their hardearned money than necessary, says veteran financial expert Jeff Gorton. “With the ridiculous complexity of our tax code, I can understand how the average person might want to put off doing their homework, but that’ll cost you,” says Gorton, a veteran Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner and head of Gorton Financial Group. “When you think about all you do to earn your money, and the lengths we’ll go to save a few bucks, it doesn’t make sense to not do all we can to prepare for the inevitable — our compulsory contribution to Uncle Sam’s bank account.” There is nothing unpatriotic about taking advantage of legal measures to reduce your tax bill, Gorton says. Most Americans, however, don’t understand the basics of how to minimize the tax burden. “If you wait until the last minute to do your taxes, you’re sure to miss out on savings,” says Gorton, who offers some basic and more advanced tax-saving options. • Credits: Tax credits are usually subtracted dollar for dollar from the actual tax liability and may be utilized when filing for 2013. They include the Child Tax Credit, which allows up to $1,000 for children younger than 17; the American Opportunity Credit, featuring up to $2,500 in tax savings per eligible student for tuition costs for four years of post-high-school education; and the Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit, which grants qualifying taxpayers 10 percent of the cost of certain energy-efficient building materials — up to a $500 lifetime credit. The Child and Dependent Care Credit, for those who have to pay

someone to care for a child younger than 13, or another dependent, offers up to $3,000 for one qualifying individual, or up to $6,000 for two or more qualifying individuals. • Deductions: Like tax credits, deductions have phase-out limits, so you may want to consult with a professional. Deductions are subtracted from your income before your taxes are calculated, which may reduce the amount of money on which you are taxed and, by extension, your eventual tax liability. Some examples include contributions made to qualifying charitable organizations. And, you may be able to write off out-of-pocket costs incurred while doing work for a charity. Others may include amounts set aside for retirement through a qualified retirement plan, such as an Individual Retirement Account; medical expenses exceeding 10 percent of your adjusted gross income are now deductible — expenses exceeding 7.5 percent are still deductible for those older than age 65; and, potentially, mortgage interest paid on a loan secured for your primary residence. • Tax-favored investing: This involves both tax-exempt investments and tax-deferred investments. Tax-exempt investments, which include such vehicles as municipal bonds and certain money market funds, offer a way to grow your money that’s exempt from federal taxes. Municipal bonds are free of federal income tax and may be free of state and local income taxes for investors who live in the area where the bond was issued. Tax-deferred investments, on which taxes are postponed until you withdraw your money, include qualified retirement plans, such as traditional IRAs and employer-sponsored plans, as well as insurance products such as annuities and, sometimes, life insurance. n MARCH 2014

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thermostats to deliver water at a temperature no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48 degrees Celsius). An easy method to test this is to allow hot water to run for three to five minutes, then test with a candy, meat or water thermometer. Adjust the water heater and wait a day to let the temperature drop. Re-test and re-adjust as necessary. • Provide constant adult supervision of young children or anyone who may experience difficulty removing themselves from hot water on their own. Gather all necessary supplies before placing a child in the tub, and keep them within easy reach. • Fill tub to desired level before getting in. Run cold water first, then add hot. Turn off the hot water first. This can prevent scalding in case someone should fall in while the tub is filling. Mix the water thoroughly and check the temperature by moving your elbow, wrist or hand with spread fingers through the water before allowing someone to get in. • Install grab bars, shower seats or non-slip flooring in tubs

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season opener March 7 and the closer Nov. 7 Schmidt Peterson Motorsports has signed 26-year-old Russian Mikhail Aleshin, who most recently competed in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, to drive its second entry for the 2014 IndyCar season. Aleshin got his first seat time in an IndyCar on Nov. 18, when he tested at Sebring International Raceway. Brandon Davis said late last season he wanted to build his fledgling NASCAR team around a young driver, so he is doing just that by signing Alpine’s Cole Whitt, 22, and Parker Kligerman, 23, for the NASCAR Sprint Cup season. n

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How to Sign Up for Medicare By David Sayen

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month you turn 65. Sign up early! That way you’ll avoid any delay in getting your benefits. If you sign up during the first three months of your Initial Enrollment Period, in most cases your coverage starts the first day of your birth month. (If your birthday is on the first day of the month, your coverage starts on the first day of the prior month.) If you wait until the last four months of the Initial Enrollment Period, your start date for coverage may be delayed as long as three months. You may also face a penalty in the form of a higher Part B premium. If you didn’t enroll in Part A and/or Part B when you were first eligible because you were employed and covered under a group health plan based on that employment, you have a Special Enrollment Period. That means you can sign up any time while you or your spouse are working and you have employer or union group coverage. Or you can enroll during the eight-month period that begins after your

Community/Senior Center Activities Ramona Community Center is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 434 Aqua Ln. Check out the new website at www.ramonaseniorcenter.com. Every Mon: Exercise 9 am; Lace/ Crochet Class 9 am 1st Mon: Ramona Ramblers 1 pm — for travel opportunities, call 760-788-0331 3rd Mon: Nutrition Advisory 1 pm 4th Mon: PEF Board Mtg. 1 pm Every Tues: Walking 8 am; Quilting 9 am; Yoga 9 am; Computer Class 10:30 am 1st & 3rd Tues: Writing Group 1 pm 3rd Tues: Legal Assistance by appointment, call 858-565-1392 ext. 208

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Ramona Man Living on the Edge By Jim Evans

dge technician Jake Krasner likes working with sharp things. In fact, he likes to make them even sharper.The owner of Mobile Sharpening Service in Ramona has become a household name to all who depend on his services to keep their knives, scissors, shears, clippers and cutting tools of all kinds sharp for maximum efficiency. “I began sharpening knives and other tools at the age of 7,” says Krasner, who

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grew up in Santa Barbara and moved to Ramona in 2002. “I’ve always enjoyed knives — especially the old Bowie styles. Sharpening and coming up with the edge I want is a reflection of the sense of perfection within all of us. Sharpening, to me, is almost an obsession. It soothes me. It’s a kind of love.” He learned his sharpening skills from “watching some very gifted sharpeners over the years and lots of hands-on experience.” The most unusual tool he has ever sharpened? “A $4,000 pair of Damascus steel hair shears/scissors. What made it different was fear of doing something wrong on the sharpening procedure,” he laughs. “But the most difficult tool to sharpen — at least for me — is surgical suture cutting scissors because of how teeny the edge is.” And the largest tool he has ever sharpened? “That’s easy. Two-handed broadswords for Renaissance fair people. Those are some serious blades!” Although he still can — and does — sharpen just about anything that needs an edge, in recent years, he has been specializing in cutting tools for barbers, hair salons and groomers, and moved from a fixed location to a mobile service. “I usually travel 35 to 100 miles around San Diego County every day. I am the edge tech who aims to please,” he says unabashedly. “I listen to what the hair

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mother earth keeps on giving and giving, and we just keep taking and taking. Peace among human beings is possible, yet it has to begin within each of us and not without us. And it is beginning to actually happen. Beliefs of mankind have put this world into its present state of chaos, and when people begin to know themselves from within, they will begin to be at peace with themselves and not just believe in themselves. Socrates said ‘know thyself,’ not ‘believe thyself.’” A “sharp” guy in more ways than one. Krasner may be reached at 760-415-0709. n

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Ramona History Shown in Art Mural

he late artist Louise Shidner had a knack for capturing the history of Ramona in oil paintings. One of her paintings of early-day Ramona, now tagged “Historic Commerce,” has been reproduced on the east side of Affordable Treasures, the former Ramona Pharmacy building, at 677 Main St. It is the third installation of the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project, which is spearheading a movement to have several paintings on the exteriors of local businesses. Shidner’s grandson, Guy Shidner, told the gathering at the mural’s dedication on Feb. 8, that extensive research went into the subject matter of all her paintings before she actually took

brush to canvas. “It’s one thing to see the finished product, but then you know what goes into the research to get the thing done,” he said. “When it was ready to go, this thing was going to be perfect. It was absolutely flawless.” The painting shows a sixhorse wagon, loaded with bales of hay, going through town past Ramona Market. The driver of the wagon was modeled after the artist’s father, Daniel McIntosh Jr. The original painting is 8 feet by 4 feet and hangs in a gallery Guy Shidner has assembled at the family

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Several family members of artist Louise Shidner gathered for the mural installation. From left are her great-nephews Doug McIntosh and Ralph McIntosh; Ralph’s wife, Roberta McIntosh; granddaughter Penny Shidner; daughter-in-law Judy Shidner; grandson Guy Shidner; great-granddaughter Melanie Shidner; great-grandsons Ben Crafts and Brian Crafts (sons of granddaughter Wendy Crafts, not pictured); and Wendy’s husband, Rob Crafts. The latest mural from the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project was sponsored by members of Ramona Chamber of Commerce and installed last month. Mural artists Bob Teague, left, and Mark Martensen replicated a painting done by the late Louise Shidner depicting early commerce in Ramona. They are pictured with Ramona Chamber of Commerce President Charlotte Jensen as they autograph copies of the mural image. Photos by Carol Kinney

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New Home Community to Host Model Grand Opening By Lindsay Santa

prawling land and room to grow are becoming hard to find in greater San Diego.Yet it’s part of the American dream to own a home, start a family, raise pets and perhaps even grow a garden on your own plot of land.

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“We designed this home community to meet the wants and needs of today’s homebuyers,” said Josh Santa, president of KirE Builders. “Out at Black Canyon, we have various homes in different stages of development now, and several that are even move-in ready.” On March 15 and 16, KirE will unveil its first

One Ramona builder has captured the essence of just that, all while keeping affordability and accessibility in mind. KirE Builders’ home community of Black Canyon Estates, located off Black Canyon Road, consists of 35 new, semi-custom estate homes on two-plus-acre lots, at prices that begin in the $500s. Generous floor plans and panoramic views set these homes apart from typical new home developments.

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Ramona Garden Club presents professional photographer Meredith French at its March 12 meeting, who will talk about how and why to make the garden more compatible with nature. The club meets the second Wednesday at noon at Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St. Call 760-787-0087 or visit www.ramonagardenclub.com. The club’s annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale is set for April 26.

Art Guild Mixed media artist Helen Shafer Garcia will be the guest artist at Ramona Art Guild’s March 19 meeting at 7 p.m. at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. She will also lead a workshop March 22 at the library. Call 760-787-1962 or visit www.ramonaartguild.org. MARCH 2014

There are many different reasons couples opt to get married in a particular month. Warm weather and the best chance for good photo opportunities spurs many couples to tie the knot during the summer months. Although June has long been the most popular month for getting hitched, times are changing. Numbers from the American National Center for Health Statistics indicate that July and August have had more marriages than June for the last several years. In Australia, the insurance organization Million Dollar Woman indicates that October is the most popular month for tying the knot. In North America, the most popular month to

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LOcal Club News Ramona Woman’s Club welcomes Kathy Holmes of the Health And Human Services Agency, who will speak about “Ways to Protect Yourself from Financial Abuse” at the club’s March 6 meeting at 1 p.m. Literary Section is March 10 at 1 p.m. Card Party is March 13 at 11:45 a.m. Ladybugs Garden Section will meet March 27 at 10 a.m. for a field trip to Armstrong Nursery in El Cajon. Meetings are held at 524 Main St. Call President Jill McKenzie at 760-789-3596 or visit www.ramonawomansclub.com.

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San Vicente Valley Club The San Vicente Valley Club welcomes Ali Crumpacker, director of The Fund For Animals Wildlife Center, to its March 26 meeting in the San Vicente Inn, 24157 San Vicente Rd. Reservations are due by the Friday before the meeting at the front desk of the Inn or by calling Maxine McNamara 760-788-6189. Luncheon is open to the public; cost is $12. Social time begins at 11 a.m., followed by a short business meeting, lunch at noon and the program at 1 p.m. Visit www.sanvicentevalleyclub.org. The club invites Ramona-based nonprofit organizations to submit applications for its 2014 Community Awards. Deadline is April 1. Check the website for information. n

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Heat oven to 350°F. Stir soup and 1/4 cup water in large bowl. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, onion powder and poultry seasoning. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until well browned, stirring occasionally. Add chicken and vegetables to soup mixture and stir to coat. Spoon chicken mixture into 2-quart round casserole. Microwave remaining water in microwavable bowl on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until hot. Add potato flakes and stir until water is absorbed. Stir in milk and remaining black pepper. Loosely cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until mixture is hot. Spread potato mixture over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 40 minutes or until chicken mixture is hot and bubbling.

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ON MEMORY’S BACK TRAIL Watkins and Alford Family A Century of Ranching and Cattle at Mesa Grande By Darrell Beck

he Watkins and Alford family legacy in Mesa Grande began when their ancestors came west in the 1800s. During the winter of 1849-50, Juliet Wells Brier (1814-1913), of Bennington, Vt., her husband, the Reverend James Welsh Brier (1814-98), of Dayton, Ohio, and three sons were drawn to California by the lure of gold. After the group reached a crossroads in the trail, the Rev. Briar argued in favor of a safer route, fearing the fate of the Donner party, who had taken the northern route to California and became trapped in the Sierra snow during the dreadful winter of 1846-47. As a result, the diminutive, auburn-haired Juliet became the only woman with children in the company of the “Jayhawkers” party after the group split to gain a southern shortcut to California. When the Jayhawkers were deserted by their guide, they decided to continue on through the uncharted desert. But when

their oxen and horses began dying of thirst, they were forced to abandon their wagons and cross Death Valley on foot. The group suffered severe hardship, and some of them died. While others perished, the Briers survived. Juliet Brier was remembered by surviving Jayhawker William Lewis Manley in his book, “Escape from Death Valley,” as being “a woman of great strength of character, and much force of will, having a spirit that bloomed and grew in the heat of adversity.” After their rescuers observed that the Rev. Brier did not seem to be carrying his share of responsibility during the desperate ordeal, historians noted, “It was entirely to her (Juliet’s) untiring devotion that her husband and children lived.” When a daughter of the dauntless Juliet — Mary Caroline Brier Watkins, a California-born schoolteacher from Santa Cruz — came to Mesa Grande to teach in the government Indian school, it was no surprise that she quickly became a thorn

under the saddles of those who sold alcohol to the Indians and those who disagreed with her fiery editorial comments on the Indian question.

From left are Edna’s mother, Geneva Harper; Edna and Art Alford; uncle Robert Harper; and father, Charles Harper, at the Mesa Grande Photo Courtesy of Darrell Beck ranch, circa 1960.

Mary’s husband, Morgan Rosser Watkins, whom she married in 1872, was born in 1843 in South Wales. He was an underground mine carpenter by

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trade who immigrated in 1865 to the U.S., and was naturalized in 1879. About 1897, Morgan and Mary purchased a large ranch on the Mesa Grande Truck Trail on a gentle knoll overlooking Black Canyon Creek and adjoining the Indian reservation. They planted a sizeable apple orchard and took up farming and stock raising, searing the “XL” brand on their livestock. Over the years, Watkins turned the property into an imposing ranch consisting of a large, two-story Victorian home with a bunkhouse, blacksmith shop, wash room, wood shed, tack room, smokehouse, silo,

corrals and several barns for animals and hay storage. The Watkins family was known to be progressive and aggressive in business, while gaining the confidence and respect of all with whom they came in contact. The couple lived at the ranch for the remainder of their lives, assisted by their son, Arthur Stanley, who never married. Morgan and Mary died in 1913 and 1914, respectively, and were interred in the family burial plot at the ranch. Arthur remained on the ranch until his death in 1927, when he was laid to rest alongside his parents. In 1899, Morgan and Mary’s daughter Juliet Elizabeth Watkins (1873-1923) married Harry Hudson Alford (1879-1958). Their children were Myrtle E. Smith, Marian V. Throckmorton, Harry Stanley, John “Doc” Hudson, Stanton Rosser and Arthur “Art” Freeman, named for his uncle. Art Alford, who was born in Virginia, became heir to the

Watkins ranch upon his uncle’s death. He came to Ramona with parents Harry and Juliet and attended school here. In 1933, Art married my aunt Edna Audrey Harper, and they started a family that included Judith Pepper-Yeo and Arthur Freeman, known as “Spike.” After their marriage, Art and Edna took over the ranch, where they began housekeeping, general farming and raising cattle. Over the years, Art continued to improve the ranch. He built and operated a milking barn about 1943 that he ran as part of the war effort. Later, he added a large machine barn, corrals, a loading chute and a soil conservation reservoir. Electricity was installed about 1955. Along with his cattle business, Art gradually expanded his land holdings and leases, which later involved son Spike as a working cowboy who, about 1955, built a small house on the ranch and began a family of his own. The Alfords were successful because they were good stewards of the land. They knew that the land was their lifeblood. They understood and practiced range conservation and management by knowing the natural cycles of the land, when to graze the cattle, and when to allow the ground to replenish itself. Their commonsense conservation of wildlife and appreciation for the natural world was practiced at the ranch long before the advent of modern-day ecosystem management and environmental regulations. About 1969, the original Watkins/Alford ranch was sold, and Art moved his cattle operation deeper into the backcountry on another section of land he owned overlooking Carne Canyon. Art died shortly after. Following his death, Edna remained at the remote home for a number of years and later moved to Hamilton, Mont., where she passed away in 2012. Between 1969 and 1979, the new owner of the old Watkins/ Alford ranch demolished the original ranch house. When the ranch was put on the market about 1979, Spike Alford was able to purchase it, bringing it back into the family. Spike and his wife, Carolyn, built a log house on the exact site of the old ranch house, where they continue the legacy of ranching and raising cattle in Mesa Grande. n

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Fitness Trainer Cranks it up Another Notch with New Gym

hase Beatty just kept running out of room.The popular fitness entrepreneur started his personal training business in Ramona three years ago in a tiny 14-by-14-foot garage, progressed to a 1,000-square-foot space on Main Street, and has now relocated to an even larger 2,345-square-foot place at 136 10th St., Suite A. Only this time he has expanded his services to more than

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just personal training, offering a fully equipped gym complete with membership privileges. “I had to find a way to provide more support for my clients on the days when they were not training with me,” says

the difference between whether they succeed in reaching their goals or not.” Beatty, 28, earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration, so he knows how to run a sound business. He is also certified as a personal trainer by the International Sports Sciences Association Interior of the (ISSA), with additional new gym. certifications in sports nutrition, strength and conditioning and fitness nutrition. Equally important, he knows the importance of good customer service, which, combined with a passion for helping people achieve their goals, has Beatty. “It was too difficult for them to earned him an unparalleled reputation for maintain their progress without a place excellence in an industry that sometimes to follow through on their own on their suffers from false representations. off-days.” “I like to build a personal bond with The new and larger facilities also my clients,” he says. “Most of my clients provide him the opportunity to further have been with me an average of two promote the name of his gym — 212 years, so we have developed a good workDegrees Fitness. ing relationship. Our youngest client is “You see,” he explains, “at 211 degrees, 8, and our oldest is 74. We offer both water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And one-on-one individualized training and with boiling water comes steam. And small-group training for all ages and every steam can power a locomotive. Our name fitness level.” is meant to impress my clients that it’s More space means more equipment that one extra degree that can make all and conveniences. The “new” 212 Degrees

Fitness is superbly outfitted with all the latest fitness apparatus from Extreme Training Equipment — one of the top direct manufacturers in the country — including cardio machines, selectorized resistance training equipment, crossconditioning equipment and tons of free weights. The new location also sports a full line of nutritional supplements representing most of the major nutritional brands, and there is even a study space — complete with computer — for youngsters to do their homework in the main lobby. Ramona resident and ISSA-certified personal trainer Nick Komodina will serve as general manager of the new gym. “Nick is an exceptional trainer, and together we will help clients reach their health and fitness goals through customized workouts, training regimens and personalized nutrition plans,” Beatty explains. “We provide more than just workout sessions. We offer a fitness support system that tracks and monitors the progress of all of our clients to help them reach their goals.” The new location opened for business on Feb. 1 but will have an official grand opening celebration to be announced in March or early April. Call 760-315-0408 or visit www.facebook.com/pages/212-DegreesFitness/164377950291331.n

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Focus on Fitness Your Weight Can Increase Your Healthcare Costs By Jim Evans

o, you think that just because you are a few — or maybe more than few — pounds overweight that it doesn’t matter? After all, you’re going to die eventually anyway, so why

not enjoy the journey, right? Unfortunately, aside from the fact that obesity can adversely affect your quality of life, it can also cost you more money. According to research at Duke University published in the journal Obesity, medical

and drug costs may be double for obese people compared to those at a healthy weight. In fact, costs increased with every unit increase in body mass index (BMI), a calculation based on a person’s height and weight that serves as an indicator of body fatness. The average annual health care costs for someone with a BMI of 19 — a normal weight — was $2,368, compared to an annual cost of $4,880 for someone with a BMI of 45 or greater. Over a decade, that adds up to a difference of $25,120. That’s a lot of money just to maintain some extra pounds.

“Our findings suggest that excess fat is detrimental at any level,” says lead author Truls Østbye, M.D., Ph.D., professor of community and family medicine at Duke and professor of health services and systems research at Duke-National University of Singapore. Researchers suggested that the workplace might be a good setting for implementing weight loss programs since people spend so much of their waking hours at work. In recognition of this, the Affordable Care Act has created new incentives for employers to promote employee wellness “Employers should be interested in these findings, because, directly or indirectly, they end up paying for a large portion of these health care costs,” said

Østbye. For the first time in our history, children are predicted to have a shorter lifespan than their parents and, in some cases, parents will even outlive their own children. Because of our sedentary lifestyle, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts that one out of every three Americans will have diabetes by the year 2050, and nine out of every 10 Americans already die from preventable diseases. Perhaps, it might be time to take a serious look in the mirror and see if you need to lose some weight and get back in shape. n Jim Evans is a 46-year veteran of the health and fitness industry and internationally recognized fitness consultant.

Golf Tournament to Fund SDCEA Mural

San Diego Country Estates Association (SDCEA) will host a Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Golf Tournament on March 29. Participants will check in at 11 a.m. at the San Vicente Golf Course, 24157 San Vicente Rd., for a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Enter as a foursome, or individuals will be placed on a team. Entry fee of $100 includes lunch, dinner, awards and auction. Dinner-only tickets are $25, which includes the opportunity to bid on auction items, one of which is a mini-mural on a wine barrel from local artist Linda Kelly.

Funds from the benefit are earmarked for a mural sponsored by SDCEA on the large commercial building at 10th and D streets, which will depict the rural country lifestyle, including hiking, riding, golfing and tennis playing, and beautiful views. Interested tee and hole sponsors and gift bag item donors may call event organizer Stephanie Norvell at 760-505-5626. Reservations are needed by March 20; contact Jim Munsterman at 760-789-9999 or email mnstrmn1@cox.net. n

Ramona History Shown in Art Mural Continued from page 24

homestead, along with 11 of his grandmother’s other works of art. Another of her paintings shows her grandfather, Daniel McIntosh Sr. Several years ago, her paintings were on loan for a display at Bank of America before it moved to its current location. Guy Shidner said his grandmother chose to depict the

history of Ramona on canvas because, “You can’t tell where you’re going until you see where you’ve been.” Elaine Lyttleton, president of the H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project, said the commerce painting was chosen by Ramona Chamber of Commerce, which also uses it on its website. The installation was sponsored by members of the Chamber.

The painting was reproduced by Martensen, Billick & Teague Visual Communications, featuring the work by artists Mark Martensen, David Billick and Bob Teague. H.E.A.R.T. stands for: Historic and Hiking; Equine; Arts, Antiques and Agriculture; scenic Rural vistas and drives; and Tasting of fine wines. n

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Clubs & Organizations Continued from page 11 Taking off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Thurs., Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Pl. Weigh-in 8 am, meeting 8:30, program 9. 760-789-0238 www.tops.org ORGANIZATIONS Arriba Teen Center open Tues.Thurs. 3-6 pm at 1710 Montecito Rd. 760-788-6443 AWANA Club Wed. 6:30-8:30 pm Sept.-May at two Ramona churches to meet the spiritual needs of youngsters age 4 through grade 12. 760-315-2323 www.ramonaawana.org Boys & Girls Club Ramona Branch sports, social and educational activities for Ramona youth at Collier Park, 622 E St. Snack program weekdays at 4:25. 760-789-8203 www.sdyouth.org.

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What Is Daylight Savings Time? Continued from page 14 to reduce the dependence on candles or incandescent lighting. Today, however, energy usage fluctuates among regions of the world, so there is no concrete benefit measured from DST and its impact on energy usage. DST does seem to help industries, like sporting goods and recreation, retailers and outdoor places that see greater participation in the summer when there are more daylight hours for frolicking after work. It is also purported to reduce automotive accidents. But it can hurt industries like farming, television broadcasting and movie theaters. In terms of health implications, some say that DST can help with seasonal depression which is common in the winter due to less sunlight. Others report it gives individuals more time to get outdoors and enjoy

exercise and recreational activities. However, time shifts disrupt sleep and reduce its efficiency. Effects of adjusting to new circadian rhythms can last for weeks and impact health. For example, a 2008 Swedish study found that heart attacks were significantly more common the first three weekdays after the spring transition and significantly less common the first weekday after the autumn transition. It can also be said that greater exposure to sunlight can increase the chances for skin cancer and other damaging effects of the sun. Whether DST continues into the future will remain a topic of debate. However, while it lasts, remember to switch your clocks an hour ahead this spring. When doing so, it’s a good idea to check the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. n

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