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The Great American Love Story

By Tracy Rolling ~ THE JOURNAL

ne might expect a love story to have passion, economic diversity, a young debutante, a handsome conqueror and beloved role models.Those are precisely the elements of the Degenfelders’ great American love story. Arvie and John Degenfelder met in 1947. A mutual friend, who had brought John by Arvie’s Los Angeles home one afternoon, introduced them. “To my surprise, in walks this absolutely, stunningly handsome guy,” said Arvie. “Right then and there, my world stopped.” It was literally love at first sight, she says. The couple began dating and went to dances with their friends at the Santa Monica Pier. “Back then, there was a live orchestra,” she said. Arvie had been raised in L.A., and often accompanied her father to the theater, art shows and many of the

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area’s high-society gatherings. “Both of my parents were attorneys, and we lived in a pretty affluent area.” But life changed dramatically when her mother died. “I was only 14,” she said. She considered herself well off, but not rich, by any means. “I always thought we were just a normal family who had a little more opportunity than most.” Because she had always dreamed of having a horse, after her mother’s passing, her father purchased one as a A portrait of John and Arvie Degenfelder. gift of solace. The horse was boarded PHOTOS BY TRACY ROLLING on a farm outside the city, and several weekends a month she would take a grandmother was born in Los Angeles bus to visit her beloved equine and during the 1800s, and said that her newfound friends. grandfather was responsible for “We’d ride our horses to the malt putting on the county’s First in shop, even in winter, and shivered all America Aviation Meet. The 10-day the way back to the ranch.” event began on Jan. 10, 1910, and Characterizing her family as See THE GREAT AMERICAN LOVE STORY “pioneers,” she described how her continued on page 6

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From left are Chamber director Carol Fowler with Nonprofit Business of the Year nominees Melissa Sargent of Heart and Hooves Therapy, and Simone McCune, site supervisor of the Boys and Girls Club of Ramona, with award recipients Cindy Galloway, Paul Zawilenski and Robert Krysak, representing the Ramona Community Foundation.

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corner for so long, doing so many good things, that we are very pleased that we pulled them out of that corner and gave them the recognition they deserve.” The other two nominees for the Nonprofit of the Year award were the Boys and Girls Club of Ramona, and Heart and Hooves Therapy. The Boys and Girls Club, represented by site supervisor Simone McCune, was praised for helping youth achieve academic success, build good character, become responsible citizens and make healthy lifestyle choices. Heart and Hooves Therapy, represented by Melissa Sargent, was honored for its therapy programs that use miniature horses to help clients who are impacted by autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mood disorders and head injuries. Business of the Year The Java Hut was winner of the Business of the Year award. FEBRUARY 9, 2017

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welcomed such prominent attendees as William Boeing, founder of Boeing Airplane Company; Glenn L. Martin, aircraft manufacturer for the U.S. Department of Defense; Larry Bell, helicopter innovator; and William Randolph Hearst, one of the country’s most distinguished publishers. Polar opposite of the jet-setting lifestyle, John was born in Watertown, Wis. His dad had been a pipefitter, and moving was a familiar way of life. “One year, I went to seven different schools,” he said, describing how he’d lived in a house trailer next to an airport at one point. It was there he discovered his love of planes. “Every day after school I would go and talk to the pilots,” he said. They filled his mind with adventure, which later led him to get his pilot’s license. When he was 15, he started the first of many businesses — raising and grooming dogs. His father helped him jury-rig a kennel, bathtub and garden hose to make the perfect doggie day spa. His inaugural client was a junkyard dog that he had bartered to bathe in exchange for car parts. “I had a 1935 Ford. At the time, they didn’t make parts. Anything you

needed, you had to get at the junkyard,” he said, describing how the scrappy dog fainted as soon as the water was turned on. “I thought I killed it,” he said, laughing. Everything turned out okay, and his business only got better from there. Eventually, his parents took a vacation to Los Angeles, where his dad wound up finding steady work. “I always dreamed of going to the golden West,” he said. The family loaded up the Dodge and drove out U.S. Route 66. “Although we come from two different worlds, it works,” said Arvie. The couple was married on June 12, 1948, at Wilshire United Methodist Church. Between raising six children, John bred and showed wire hair fox terriers, Arvie taught and choreographed dance, and they opened and managed 11 pet stores in the Western United States. Their stores were among the first to be featured in shopping malls and retail centers, which at the time targeted a new generation of shoppers. At one point, they moved to Saied Valley in Northern California and lived alongside the Klamath River. “We lived in a small village next

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“The Ramona Foundation has given more than $40,000 in grants during the past four years,” he said. The two have received a Citizen of the Year Award and Lifetime Achievement Award from Ramona Chamber of Commerce, and their walls are decorated with numerous recognitions. Soon, they will add another, as John was selected to receive the 2016 California Parks and Recreation Society Service Award of Excellence — Champion of the Community. “They are like two halves of a whole,” Bacorn said of her parents. “They complement and support each other’s own interests, yet they are jointly involved in everything they do.” She described how she and her siblings learned from their parents’ partnership, as they witnessed their ingenuity, community involvement and love for each other. “They’ve taught us that anything is possible.” To top off their amazing love story, in the mid-1980s, they built their own home, where they still live today. Among the property’s many unique features are an indoor sauna, indoor Jacuzzi, elaborate artwork both inside and out, arched walkways and a massive outdoor aviary. In addition to their children, they have 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, with a 20th great-grandchild due in June, on their anniversary. The couple says that at the root of every great American love story are laughter, respect and acceptance, but most of all love — love of family, friends, animals, nature, community, and especially, one another. n

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magine going through the stages of training a puppy — the headaches and hassles, the accidents and messes, and the torn-up objects. Now, imagine having to rehome that puppy once it becomes a respectable family member. That’s not an easy task, and it takes hard work, dedication and a great degree of selflessness to accomplish it. Donna and Sam Rindskopf have been raising service dogs for Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) for more than 30 years. They have acted as leaders within the organization in various locales, including San Diego County. The Rindskopfs are not only longtime members of GDB, but of the Ramona community, as well, with more than a decade of residency under their belts. “We started (GDB) many years ago, when our daughters were in 4-H,” said Donna Rindskopf. “We had a friend that had muscular dystrophy, and her daughter was raising a guide dog as a 4-H project. Our daughters were doing sheep, and they weren’t really enjoying it. We started researching it, and that’s when we started raising guide dog puppies.” They just recently celebrated the success of raising their 32nd guide dog. “Puma,” a golden retriever, graduated from the program on Dec. 10, 2016. The graduation was held at the GDB campus in San Rafael, where he was presented to his new handler, Yolanda Avila. “Puma was probably one of our favorites,” she said. “He just had such a phenomenal personality.” Guide Dogs for the Blind uses yellow and black Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and Lab/golden crosses in their program. At around two months of age, the pups are placed in the homes of puppy raisers, who are responsible for teaching them basic obedience and other aspects of training. When the dogs reach around 15 to 17 months of age, they return to GDB for formal guidework training and evaluation. Once this is completed, they are paired with a person who is blind or visually impaired. This new team then completes a twoweek course, concluding with a graduation ceremony where the puppy raisers officially present the dog to its new handler. Information about the program may be found at www.guidedogs.com. According to the organization, “More than 14,000 teams have graduated since its founding in 1942.” It is not easy to train a puppy, especially when it isn’t yours. So why FEBRUARY 9, 2017

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Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., announced that Danielle Isbell of Ramona was named to the dean’s list of high academic achievers for the first semester of the 2016-17 school year. She is majoring

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RUSD Invites Local Survey Input Ramona Unified School District opened its Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Community Survey on Jan. 20, and invites local community members — including parents, teachers, staff and students — to offer their input. The survey will help the RUSD Stakeholder Committee

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Pet Shop Celebrates 35 Years

By Angela McLaughlin ~ THE JOURNAL

athy Heisterberg, owner of Kathy’s Country Pet Shop, recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of her business. The shop has occupied several locations throughout town over the years, and is currently at 1520 Main St., Ste. A, where she has been for approximately six years. In addition to supplies, her store offers live animals for sale as well as grooming services for dogs. As a longtime resident and business owner in Ramona, Heisterberg was excited to celebrate this milestone anniversary by hosting an event at her store on Jan. 28.

Guests enjoyed a raffle, face painting, hamster races and much more — all with exciting pet-themed prizes. Many of her regular customers appreciate the dedication she puts in to caring for their furry family members. “I’ve made a lot of friends here doing this,” Heisterberg says. The past year was a difficult one, with personal issues taking priority over the store. Because of this, the store was closed for several months. Heisterberg said, “I’d like to apologize to my customers for them not being able to get in over the past year.” With an optimistic outlook

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‘Love Letters’ Play Presented for Valentine’s Week Jeremy’s on the Hill and Julian Theater Company will present a dinner theater production of “Love Letters,” a two-person play by A.R. Gurney, on Feb. 16 and 17. The play is about a lifelong friendship told entirely through letters, starting from characters Melissa and Andrew’s first scrawled Valentines of childhood, to their last goodbyes of middle age. The event will be held

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up with equitable access to nature. Partnerships of two or more are welcome to apply for grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000. Project submissions should address at least two of the following goals: • Increase access or connectivity to trails, parks and natural amenities in neighborhoods where resources are deficient (access may include transportation and/or activities that make the outdoors more culturally relevant to typically park-poor neighborhoods). • Connect and protect nature through conservation, restoration or acquisition

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Basketball Academy Helps Kids Sharpen Their Skills

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ith the basketball season drawing to an end at Ramona High School, Olive Peirce Middle School and the Ramona Recreational Basketball league, some young ballers are transitioning into spring soccer and baseball. But a growing number of kids are discovering that they can continue playing basketball, even in the off-season. For the past three years, Ramona’s young hoopsters have been able to get high-level instruction and competition year-round, with spring, summer and fall sessions available for nearly all age groups, thanks to the efforts of the folks behind the Ramona Bulldog Basketball Academy. The academy’s spring session will officially tip off the second week of March, and registration is currently under way. RBBA teams practice indoors in Ramona two nights per week, for 1½ hours each night, where they are taught the core fundamentals of the game, with a level of detail and expertise that helps lead to increased confidence and skill. Games are once a week, and so far, have not been hosted in Ramona. That means driving down the hill, typically to San Marcos, for all games. But that, too, can be a good experience for a young player.

The RBBA coaching staff has played, studied and coached basketball for decades at high-level events, venues and tournaments across the country, taking note of how big an impact off-season travel basketball can have on a developing athlete. The academy has grown each year since its inception and offers teams from third grade, ages 9 and under, to eighth grade, ages 14 and under. For the first time, RBBA has added a 15-and-under team and a 17-andunder team to the roster. They plan to enter these teams in a recurring schedule of competitive tournaments, hoping to give the slightly older players more time and experience on the court once the high school seasons have concluded. For too many years, off-season basketball was not a reality in Ramona. A lack of availability of indoor basketball courts was certainly a factor, as was a lack of interest from players and parents, who had become accustomed to basketball being a one-season sport. But, as with most things, what was lacking most was organization — someone to step up and make it happen. That’s where RBBA director and co-founder Roman Macias comes in. Macias’s own son, Gabriel, spent

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on Owen, who will turn 97 years old next month, was honored by Ramona Rotary Club for 60 years of perfect attendance at its weekly meetings. At the club’s Jan. 24 meeting, Owen was honored with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from Congressman Duncan Hunter’s Chief of Staff Michael Harrison, and a personalized Rotary jacket, presented by Rotary President Kim Lasley.

“We’re pretty excited to be celebrating, and honored to have Don in our club,” said Lasley. She noted that club members helped Owen reach his goal by holding meetings in his hospital room or at his home when he otherwise would not have been able to attend. “We’re always accommodating for Don,” she said. “That man has got his wits about him — he is so funny!” The club also celebrated

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fundraisers, such as the Home Tour, Mardi Gras event and more. The club is well known for its luncheon meetings that feature entertaining and educational speakers. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. at the San Vicente Inn. Also popular are the interest groups, such as the Book Marks book club, Sunday Theatre Group, Monday Movie Group, Thursday Scrabble, Bunco Night, Lunch Bunch and the Dining Divas. The club welcomes women from Ramona, Julian and surrounding areas who enjoy life and want to give back to the community. n

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amona Music Fest is set to return March 18, with four top-notch bands ready to entertain the audience from noon to 6 p.m. on the Ramona Outdoor Community Center stage. The event makes a huge difference in the local community, as the sponsoring organizations — Kiwanis Club of Ramona and Ramona Rotary Club — provide scholarships and support for a multitude of local programs with the funds they raise. Presenting such an event is a major undertaking, and community help is essential to its success. “Sponsors play a big part,” said Pat Bell, Music Fest co-chair and Kiwanis Club president. “The more sponsors, the better.” There are a number of sponsorship levels, from banner sponsors at $50, to $1,000 benefactors, and beyond. The diverse mix of musi-

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Ramona Music Fest welcomes the return of Back to the Garden, the event’s 2015 headlining band PHOTO BY CAROL KINNEY

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amona Unified School District Board Member Kim Lasley made a special trip to Montecito High School last month — bearing pizzas. She did it to celebrate with the school’s Career Technical Education (CTE) students who placed gold and silver and earned honorable mention in the SkillsUSA regional competition at San Bernardino Valley College on Jan. 28. It was a first-time accomplishment for the school and its students. “The school made history!” said CTE class instructor Nicholas Jordan. “Nine students competed, and seven of them have advanced to the

state-level competition in April. They have been working toward this since the first day of school.” Dartanian Danks earned gold in carpentry. Gustavo Mercado, Tony Rincon, Jason Simpson and Austin Wyeth earned silver in teamworks, which consists of electrical, plumbing, framing, masonry and steel stud framing. And Chase Miller and Chase Henderson received honorable mention in carpentry. To participate in the SkillsUSA state-level competition, to be held April 20 to 22 in San Diego, students are raising funds by selling items they’ve constructed — including a

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planter box, several chairs and a bench — which will be available to purchase Feb. 10, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the school’s campus, 720 Ninth St. Lasley congratulated the students and invited them to appear at upcoming meetings of the school district board and Ramona Rotary Club, for which she serves as president. Wayne Thompson, an electrician with Neal Electric Corp., was on hand for the pizza party. He has been collaborating with Jordan since the inception of the school’s CTE curriculum. “We both feel strongly that trades education gives our youth an opportunity and a pathway to a rewarding career,” Thompson said. “Throughout the past few years, the Montecito CTE program has successfully engaged in and completed an abundance of in-house and community outreach projects, which have all contributed to the students’ understanding and knowledge of trade installations and how to apply those skills to realworld scenarios. This integration and outreach has been a true win-win for everyone.” Thompson says he is proud of the students’ accomplishments. “It takes hard work and dedication, and those who put in the time and effort now reap the rewards,” he said. “These are the types of programs and activities that give our youth the confidence to believe in oneself, the attitude and punctuality to succeed, and the skills to take on the future.” In addition to crediting the students’ hard work for their success, Jordan thanked their many supporters. “None of this would have been

possible without the support of the Ramona Unified School District and the entire Montecito family,” Jordan said. “In addition to the Ramona Rotary Club and the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, we would like to recognize Ransom Brothers; RUSD Superintendent Anne Staffieri and Assistant Superintendent Dave Ostermann; Montecito High School Principal Dave Lohman; teacher’s aide Caylor Nuth; guidance information specialist Leighanne Kerchner; Ed Anderson, Scott Soifer and Dave Finley from the RUSD Maintenance Department; Erin Kent, secretary to the principal; Wayne Thompson; Jackie Broussard, head of security; Ramona High School instructor Robert Grace; the Funk family; and our No. 1 fan, Kim Lasley.” Jordan noted that Grace has been a mentor in navigating the SkillsUSA process. “His program at Ramona High has been winning SkillsUSA competitions for many years on a national level,” he said. Thompson echoed his thanks to the school district and the community, and credited Jordan and Nuth for their “Boots-on-the-ground approach to educating and preparing our youth to have a successful future.” He added, “As the students have continued to advance in their skill sets, Montecito CTE has been fortunate enough to have the support of the administration, the community and countless people behind the scenes who have made it possible for these students to challenge themselves in their abilities and amongst their peers in the regional, and now state level, of SkillsUSA competition.” n FEBRUARY 9, 2017

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beyond time for his efforts to be recognized by the Chamber.” Also nominated for Business of the Year were Ramona Family Naturals and Ramona Town Radio. Robert and Victoria Bradley of Ramona Family Naturals were given kudos for their support of local organizations and businesses, and for participating in events that benefit the people of Ramona. Eric Vellone of Ramona Town Radio was credited for bringing a hometown radio station back to Ramona and helping promote local groups and

their fundraising efforts. Citizen of the Year Recipient of the Citizen of the Year award was Peter Bakarich, well known for more than 20 years as a local volunteer. Bakarich has served as a Chamber director and Ramona Senior Center board member and president. For the past few years, he has organized and served as head cook for the center’s annual Rib and Chicken Fest fundraiser. Clendenen said, “Everyone comes out for Pete’s signature barbecue sauce.” He also noted, “Pete represents the

true meaning of volunteerism and helps add to the quality of life in Ramona.” Westbrook added, “Pete Bakarich has been a contributor to the community of Ramona for many years and received Citizen of the Year, deservedly!” Also nominated as Citizen of the Year were Patrick Osio and Eric Vellone. Osio was lauded for his service to the community, including coaching soccer, chairing Ramona Rotary Club’s International Service Committee and raising funds for Rotary’s annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration. Vellone, who was also nominated for Business of the Year, was recognized for his volunteer

efforts for the Chamber and in the community. Lifetime Achievement Award Ken Dower was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of local leadership, including serving as president of Ramona Rotary Club, Chief Assistant Governor for the Rotary District of San Diego, president and vice president of the Ramona Senior Center board, director of the Friends of the Ramona Library board, public relations representative for the Ramona Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3783, president of the Care Ministry Board of First Congregational Church, chair of Boy Scouts of America and member

The 2017 Ramona Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Back row from left are Patrick Osio, Stacy Bart, Immediate Past President Robert Krysak, treasurer Amber Ramirez, secretary Cindy Galloway, President Sally Westbrook, Connie Phillips and Vice President Paul Zawilenski, and front row, Eric Vellone, Kathleen Cole, Karen Domnitz, Carol Fowler, Bob Murray and Heidi Sam, with San Diego County PHOTOS BY CAROL KINNEY Supervisor Dianne Jacob. Director Dan Vengler was not present.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017

District Woman of the Year Nominations Open

ssemblyman Randy Voepel, R-Santee, invites constituents in the 71st Assembly District to nominate extraordinary women in their communities for consideration as the 2017 Woman of Assemblyman the Year. Randy Voepel “There are countless women all throughout the 71st District who sacrifice time and energy in order to help improve our community,”

said Voepel. “They do it not because they expect any sort of benefit, but because they simply want to improve the lives of others. “It’s important that we recognize the efforts of those who go above and beyond the call of duty, and that’s why I am so honored to be offering this recognition.” Those nominated for the honor often include elected officials, teachers, civic volunteers, leaders of nonprofit organizations and others. The annual Woman of the Year ceremony celebrates the contributions of exceptional women from across California. The 2017

California Women of the Year and honorees from the 80 Assembly Districts and 40 Senate Districts will be recognized March 6 in Sacramento at a special ceremony held during the Assembly session. Constituents may submit nominations by going online to https://ad71.asmrc.org/ press-release/18462 and filling out a nomination form by Feb. 17. n Assemblyman Randy Voepel represents the 71st Assembly District, which includes the communities of Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel, Warner Springs and Borrego Springs, among others.

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LIBRARY NEWS Music with Dusty and the LoveNotes On Feb. 9, at 6 p.m., the Ramona Library’s monthly Acoustic Showcase Series will present Dusty and the LoveNotes in concert, featuring singer and songwriter Dusty Recor and guitarist Indian Joe.

Free Tax Assistance Available Residents of all ages and income levels are invited to take advantage of a free tax assistance service on Feb. 25, and March 11 and 25, at the library. Taxes will be done by representatives of the AARP Foundation. Registration is required. Sign up at the library help desk, call 760-788-5270 or email libraryramona@ gmail.com. For tax questions, call

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Activities for All Ages The library offers a number of fun and informational activities for all ages. For adults, there is a coloring club Thursdays at 10 a.m., an essential oils class on Feb. 11 at 1 p.m., and a smartphone class for seniors on Feb. 18 at 11 a.m., led by local Girl Scouts. For teens, there’s a PS4 tournament on Feb. 23 at 3 p.m., and a henna and tattoo art class on Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. Youngsters will enjoy the research and database class on Feb. 15 at 4:30 p.m., the 3-D printer class on Feb. 16 at 3 p.m., and the Double Dose of Science class on Feb. 17 and 22 at 3:15 p.m. Ramona Library is located at 1275 Main St. Call 760-788-5270. n

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an Diego Gas & Electric filed a series of proposals with the California Public Utilities Commission last month to install tens of thousands of EV charging stations in key areas to help increase the transition to electric vehicles and reduce air pollution. “SDG&E has spent more than a decade reducing our carbon footprint through the rapid expansion of clean energy,” said Caroline Winn, chief operating officer of SDG&E. “We all want to breathe cleaner air, which means that slowing down the impacts of climate change will require an increased focus on the areas that produce the most harmful emissions.” If the proposals are approved, additional electric charging stations would be installed at San Diego International Airport, Port of San Diego, park-and-ride locations and residences throughout the region. The filing is in response

to Senate Bill 350, which recognized the vital role energy companies will play in widespread transportation electrification by installing and expanding the charging network and other necessary infrastructure. “In order to support clean air and a healthy climate, the transportation sector as a whole — including passenger vehicles, heavy-duty trucks and fleet vehicles — must all transition to clean, lowcarbon technologies,” said Debra Kelley, advocacy director for the American Lung Association. “The American Lung Association in California supports SDG&E’s efforts to expand access to electric transportation in our region, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions.” Taken together, SDG&E’s transportation electrification proposals aim to jumpstart the EV sector and test cutting-edge technology. The larger residential project would focus on customer homes and smart-charging,

with special EV rates to encourage off-peak charging. As part of its commitment to improve air quality and reduce harmful emissions created from the transportation sector, SDG&E announced in December that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with XL Hybrids, a developer of hybrid truck solutions, to purchase up to 110 of its first-of-its-kind, plug-in electric hybrid truck systems between 2017 and 2020, in an effort to upgrade SDG&E’s own fleet of vehicles. The system will convert commercially available gasoline-powered trucks into electric hybrids, powered in part by energy generated by the sun and wind. The conversion will deliver a 50 percent improvement in miles driven per gallon, reduce operating costs, extend the life of the vehicles and increase the overall range of SDG&E’s fleet. n

Basketball Academy Continued from page 11 our athletes at a distinct disadvantage. But those days are over. RBBA co-founder Gavin Necochea is proud of the work that his friend Macias has put into the program, and says that the results speak for themselves. In fact, in last year’s championship game for the seventh- and eighth-grade boys division in the Ramona Recreational League, 12 out of the 15 players on the court had RBBA experience. Necochea also points to the fact that six players who joined RBBA for two years before they got to high school are now excelling on the RHS Junior Varsity Basketball team as freshmen or sophomores. Necochea’s son, Cameron, got to play for the academy in the first year of its existence before starting his high school career. He helped the RHS varsity team win a league championship last

year as a freshman, and continues to turn heads this year as a sophomore. Jeff and Tanya Cohen hope to see their own sons, George, 13, and Jonny, 11, follow in Cameron’s footsteps, and they see the boys’ experience with RBBA as an integral part of that process. Tanya points to the quality of the coaching and one-onone instruction as reasons why she thinks the program is so successful. “George and Jonny have each played all three seasons, and they have improved tremendously because of it,” she says, adding that the difference in their confidence level on the court is “night and day.” The Cohens have already registered the boys for the spring session. Even the youngest ballers can get in on the action. Josh Padilla and Carson Simms are fourth-graders at James Dukes

Elementary School. They both love basketball and look forward to returning to RBBA this spring. “I like the coaches,” says Josh. “They were really nice, and they taught us a lot of things.” Carson agrees. “I got a lot better at shooting. I was having a hard time with dribbling, but I am a much better dribbler now.” Macias hopes that the academy will continue to grow and improve the level of basketball in Ramona, and invites parents to contact him at 760-519-9619 to register their sons and daughters for the upcoming session. Information is also available on the “Ramona Bulldog Basketball Academy” Facebook page. “I’m trying to create an opportunity for kids to play high-level basketball, because it just wasn’t being provided here locally,” he says. n

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RVVA Selects Bill Schweitzer as President

Bill Schweitzer is the new president of the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE RAMONA VALLEY VINEYARD ASSOCIATION

Schweitzer, whose Paccielo Vineyard supplies grapes to several Ramona wineries, was a founder and past-president of the RVVA and led the effort to create the Ramona Valley American Viticulture Area (AVA), a designation established in 2006. He is also co-founder and vice president of operations of the Ramona Olive

Oil Corp. and founder and president of Sky Valley Networks, which supplies wireless Internet service to the Ramona area. Schweitzer succeeds outgoing president Micole Moore, co-owner of Ramona Ranch Vineyard and Winery, who served from 2014-17. Moore will remain on the board as past president and will chair the Grape Symposium Committee. “We all thank outgoing president Micole Moore for his accomplishments,” Schweitzer said. “Under his leadership, RVVA membership has grown to more than 100. We strengthened our education programs, a key objective of the RVVA, with monthly meetings featuring expert speakers, along with an annual one-day grape symposium.” He credited Moore for working closely with the Ramona Community Planning Group and leaders of local wine organizations to help improve San Diego County’s tiered winery ordinance. Schweitzer noted that the RVVA has helped increase the local wine region’s visibility through regional functions and events, including the reinstatement of the Lum Eisenman Wine Competition. n

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eb Espinoza and the Stage Presence Homes Realty team announced that they have joined forces with Keller Williams Realty San Diego North Inland. Together, they will be heading up the new Keller Williams Realty Ramona. “This new venture brings together two companies who share the same values and commitment to service that Ramona has come to expect from Stage Presence Homes Realty,” said Espinoza, who, with team member Carol

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Girl Scouts Earn Award for Garden Project

Ramona Girl Scouts Janée Doomey, Daniela Romero, Jade Shaw and Emma Van Zandt from Troop 8009 completed the requirements to earn the organization’s top achievement for Cadettes — the Girl Scout Silver Award. They will be recognized by Girl Scouts of San Diego at a ceremony in June, when they will be presented with pins and certificates. To earn the award, the Scouts decided that their service project would be improving the vegetable garden at the Little People’s Learning Center preschool, addressing concerns, upgrading planters and putting tools in place, which would allow the preschool children to assist in planting and harvesting. More than physical labor, the project included fundraising, project management and design research. The Scouts exercised their leadership skills in developing a ★ RESIDENTIAL ★ donation letter, which they ★ COMMERCIAL ★ presented to local businesses. Once supplies were ★ AGRICULTURAL ★ acquired, they spent several 24 Hour weekends working in the garden. Over several months, Emergency Service the girls weeded the garden, removed old wood planters FREE Tank Set. and installed new galvanized steel planters, complete with FREE Gas Line System fertilized soil. Then they Leak Check. repaired and painted a wood fence, installed metal poles for FREE Appliance a future shade structure and Safety Test. constructed protective planter caging and privacy lattice to

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shield the garden plants from rodents. Finally, they put in tool organizers, placed bins with stone garden markers and posted planting guides in a garden shed. All through the process, the Scouts learned how to work together while using equipment such as wheelbarrows, shovels, levelers, paint sprayers, drills, hammers and posthole diggers, and mixing cement. And to make the project more attractive, they decorated a buddy bench, designed a tic-tac-toe log with ladybug and bumblebee game markers, and adorned the garden fence with flowers. The Scouts expressed their thanks to the many individuals, businesses and family members who helped their project succeed. n

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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 Ramona Chamber Last Wednesday Workshop at 8 am in Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St., the last Wed. of the month. 760-789-1311 2Create Gallery open Sat. and Sun. 11-6 at 438 Main St. Exhibits of artwork by local San Diego County artists. www.2creategallery.com 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 Certified Farmers’ Market Sat. 9-1 at 1855 Main St. 760-7881924 www.ramonafarmersmarket.com Ramona Library activities and enrichment programs at 1275 Main St. Library Book Store open 10-4 Mon.-Sat., with sales the third Sat. 760-788-5270

Ramona VFW Post 3783 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 low-cost health education classes and screenings. 800-628-2880 www.palomarhealth.org/classes SERVICE CLUBS Ramona Rotary Club Tues. at noon at Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Ln. Kim Lasley, president. www. ramonarotary.org Kiwanis Club of Ramona Sat. 7 am at Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. 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. www.bneramona.com Ramona Valley Vineyard Association fourth Tues. 6:30 pm at area locations. Elaine Lyttleton, 760-787-1102

RREA (Ramona Real Estate Association) third Wed. 4 pm & last Tues. 8:30 am. www.rrea.org 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 Wed. and Sat. 2-4 pm at 18030 Highland Valley Rd. 760443-6861 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 Mobile Pantry third Thurs. 9 am at Ramona Food and Clothes Closet, 773 Main St. 25 pounds of free food, no qualifying, while supplies last. 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 American Legion Post 332 Ramona fourth Fri. 7 pm at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Mike Thweatt, 760-788-5947 Boy Scouts of America Cub and Boy Scout units. Russ Christensen, 760788-8180 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 4:30 pm. 760-789-8203 www.sdyouth.org Heart and Hooves Therapy Mon., Tues. and Thurs. sessions. www.heartsandhoovestherapy.org 619-633-5105 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 Planning Group first Thur. 7 pm at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. 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 first Wed. 7 pm every other month (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) at International Equestrian Center Rotunda, 16911 Gunn Stage Rd. Open shows and gymkhanas. www.ramonasantana riders.com Ramona Skatepark Champions third Mon. 6:30 pm in Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. www.ramonaskatepark.org Ramona Sportsmen’s Club second Tues. 6:30 pm at Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Wy. www.ramonasportsmensclub.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 Unified School District Board Meeting at 720 Ninth St. Meeting dates and time at www.ramonausd.net Ramona Vicente Pony Club Sat. at International Equestrian Center, 16911 Gunn Stage Rd. 619-517-5993 www.ramonavicente.ponyclub.org San Vicente Saddle Club second Wed. 7:30 pm International Equestrian Center, 16911 Gunn Stage Rd. 760-788-7533 www.sanvicente saddleclub.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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