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On the cover, excitement surrounds the Ramona Junior Fair.

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Ramona Junior Fair Celebrates Milestone Year

By Angela McLaughlin ~ the journal

their animals and setting the last strand of hair in place.

They’ve worked hard over the last few months, from deciding what type of animal to focus on and choosing their prize-hopeful critter, to conditioning them to be show-quality.

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wiftly approaching are the familiar sounds and smells of the 45th Ramona Junior Fair — horses braying, chickens clucking, cattle mooing and the smell of fresh hay.

Participants will soon be hurrying around, brushing the last bit of dirt off

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“Exhibitors with beef cattle must own their calves for at least 120 days; most have had them since last November!

Pigs, sheep and goats must be owned for 60 days; most have had them since February.

“All of the animals take daily care — feeding, walking, management, cleaning, etc.,” she says. “To get ready for the fair, every animal is given a haircut shortly before the fair and washed several times to get them ‘show ready.’ This doesn’t even include the amount of time it takes

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ing their weights and appearances comparable. They, too, get bathed and prepped for show. Imagine washing and blow-drying a chicken!

Starting this Saturday and running through Aug. 6., the Ramona Junior Fair supports a variety of different animal show categories, including poultry, dogs, rabbits, cavies, goats, llamas and alpacas, sheep, swine, cattle and horses.

For its 45th year, the chosen theme will be “A Look Back at the Fair.”

Martineau says, “It’s been a fun year of reminiscing over all of the

to practice showing them, which helps prepare the animal for all of the craziness in the show ring.”

Even smaller animals, such as chickens and rabbits, have difficulties to master. Though these animals may seem easier to care for, Martineau says that their preparation is also complex.

One of the main hurdles is raising the animals in pens of three and keep-

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good times we’ve had at the fair. For someone like me that actually showed at the fair, it’s fun to see how much has changed and how much is still the same.”

Last year’s fair had more than 1,000 entries, everything from market animals to hand-sewn quilts.

“The fair shows the true talents of many of the youth of San Diego

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County,” she says.

It’s an important event for participants from all over the county — and some who come from outside the county. The fair is an exciting place, giving young people the opportunity to see their hard work recognized and to learn important skills and responsibility.

“Not only do these programs teach them about agriculture, they learn important life skills, like budgeting, time management, marketing, and even communication skills,” she says.

Though last year’s fair was a success, Martineau says it is important for the community to stay involved.

These participants are learning valuable lessons that are important for future generations to continue

acquiring, and, she says, “If we don’t support the youth involved in these organizations, their interest in agriculture will slowly die, and no one will be left to feed the world.”

Contestants hope to bring home that big prize, the blue ribbon, to proudly display in their home. The culmination of all their hard work is at the auction, held this year on Aug. 6.

The awards ceremony will take place Aug. 7. Visit www.ramonajuniorfair. com for schedules and information.

With a week full of exciting events, the fair is not an occasion to miss!

Head down to the fairgrounds at 431 Aqua Ln., and support the hard work of fair exhibitors and experience the sights and sounds of this year’s Ramona Junior Fair. n

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What Ramona Residents Should Know About the Zika Virus

By Jim Evans ~ the journal

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he Zika virus has been all over the news lately because of its devastating impact on brain development in unborn babies. Many residents are concerned about whether or not it might somehow make its way to Ramona.

It probably will — eventually — but health experts are quick to point out that we can do a lot to control the spread of Zika by our own preventative actions and common sense.

But first, some facts.

Zika is mostly transmitted by mosquitos — specifically, the Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito) or the Aedes albopictus (Asian tiger mosquito). Although Ramona has mosquitos from time to time, neither of these two culprits is native to San Diego, though they have been in the area for at least the past two years.

Both varieties are smaller than the typical mosquitos with distinctive black-andwhite markings, so it might be difficult to identify these markings before you swat them. They are known to be aggressive and like to feed

during daylight hours, which should be a dead giveaway that you are dealing with something different than the usual suspects.

There have been just 1,132 cases of Zika reported in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But as of early May, only 11 of those cases have been reported in San Diego County, without any specific designation of where in the county those cases have occurred. The good news is that all of these known cases have been associated only with people who were traveling abroad and who did not contract the virus in this country.

One reason why Zika might

find its way here could be our climate.

Zika seems to thrive in warm climates because the virus replicates faster in hot weather, and mosquitos are able to transmit earlier in their life cycles. It apparently started in areas such as Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, but by 2015, it had spread to Brazil and up through South and Central America. In fact, the CDC has issued travel alerts warning people — mostly pregnant women — not to travel to dozens of countries. Pregnant women are particularly at risk because Zika virus is known to cause microcephaly, a severe birth defect where the fetal brain develops

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Only 1 out of every 5 people infected by the virus even show symptoms, so a pregnant woman might carry the virus without even knowing it, which could affect her unborn child. Even if adults do develop symptoms, they are usually mild and might include fever, rash, joint pain, muscle aches, headaches and conjunctivitis (an eye infection), that could easily be dismissed as the flu or other temporary malady. Symptoms usually appear within two to 12 days (most commonly three to seven days) after exposure.

Hospitalization is uncommon for victims of the virus, and death is extremely rare, but it can sometimes cause GuillainBarré syndrome, a disorder causing the immune system to attack the peripheral nervous system.

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Former Ramona resident Ashley Homesley, a registered nurse and infection control coordinator now living in Santee, recently had to cancel a planned trip to Cabo San Lucas because of concerns for her fetus after finding out she was pregnant. She was already very much aware of Zika because of her knowledge of infectious diseases, but during her routine checkup in May — just 10 weeks along in her pregnancy — her obstetrician concurred that it was probably advisable to reschedule the vacation to a later date.

“I was looking forward to the trip, but it was simply not worth exposing my child to Zika,” explains Homesley.

“The San Diego County medical community is very well-informed about Zika and prepared for any eventuality,” she said.

Homesley recommended contacting the San Diego County Vector Control Program at 858-694-2888 or vector@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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their partners. However, we still don’t know if Zika transmitted to a pregnant woman during sex might have different risk implications for the fetus than Zika transmitted by mosquitos. The CDC recommends that men who have been infected by the virus wait at least six months before having unprotected sex. Women who have been infected by the virus should wait at least eight weeks after their first symptoms appeared before trying to get pregnant, and men or women who have been exposed to the virus should wait at least eight weeks before having unprotected sex, to minimize the risk. To date, only 14 Zika cases in the U.S. have been sexually transmitted.

In general, the CDC recommends the following to reduce the risk of contracting the Zika virus: • Use insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane-diol for long-lasting protection. Natural remedies might include neem oil and the vitamin-based Nvisible insect repellant patch (DEET-free), field-tested in Africa, which have both shown some effectiveness in repelling mosquitos. If you use sunscreen and insect repellent, apply the sunscreen before the repellent.

Pregnant women and women who are breast-feeding should choose an insect repellent approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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• Use air conditioning or window and door screens to keep mosquitoes outside. If you are not able to protect yourself from mosquitoes indoors, sleep under a mosquito bed net.

• Eliminate mosquito-breeding sites outside by emptying standing water from containers, such as flowerpots and buckets.

• Even if they do not feel sick, travelers returning to the United States from an area with Zika should take steps to prevent mosquito bites for three weeks so they do not spread Zika to mosquitos that might spread the virus to others.

• Condoms are recommended for sexually active men who travel to areas affected by the virus, and women are urged to use a barrier method during sex.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent or treat the Zika virus, but there are ways to control it if we follow the CDC’s recommendations.

Zika is expected to continue spreading, so Ramona residents should probably expect that it will eventually find its way here. In the meantime, people who find that they are being bitten by mosquitos during daylight hours should contact the San Diego County Vector Control Program.

Controlling mosquitos in our community might be the best first step in controlling Zika. n

Town Hall Draws a Winner

amona Town Hall launched a major ticket sale fundraiser last October, and the winner was announced July 4.

Pictured at right, Haley Knowles, in front, drew the ticket of Michael Clark who was awarded a prize of $6,875, as ticket sales did not reach the minimum to award the top prize of a new car. Woody Kirkman, left president of the Town Hall Board of Trustees, said 275 tickets were sold, netting about $4,000 after expenses for the hall’s repainting fund.

Also pictured are Honorary Ramona Mayor Sharon Davis and Trustee Robert Krysak.

Mac Clark, center, the son of drawing winner Michael Clark, accepted the ceremonial check from Town Hall trustees Woody Kirkman and Sandee Salvatore. n July 28, 2016

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All ages are invited to enjoy “Lunch in the Great Hall” at 11:30 a.m., a readers’ theater at 1 p.m., and “Butterbeer & Magical Classes” from 2 to 4 p.m., with activities such as wand-making, herbology, astronomy and potions.

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Woman’s Club to Host Scholarship Lunch

Ramona Woman’s Club will present its first scholarship fundraiser of the club year on Aug. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the clubhouse, 524 Main St. The “Cool Summer Luncheon” will feature a menu of assorted salads, a gourmet sandwich, deviled eggs, fresh fruit and an ice cream sundae bar.

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Cost is $20. RSVP to Karen Stangl at j-K-stangl@att.net or call 760-788-6116 by Aug. 10. n

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Walking on the Wild Side with the California Wolf Center

By Angela McLaughlin ~ the journal

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arge paws pad softly across the dirt, nostrils flaring as they take in different scents, ears twitching at the sounds of nature. From behind a tree peer the inquisitive eyes of a wolf.

As wolves are instinctively shy of humans, this would be an incredibly rare thing to experience. But at the California Wolf Center, seeing wild wolves is part of the package.

The California Wolf Center (CWC) operates out of a semi-secluded home base in Julian, providing support for wild wolf recovery, coexistence between wolves and humans, and community education. On-site efforts include providing educational tours to the public, with opportunities to visit habitats of the North American gray wolves and the critically endangered Mexican gray wolves.

Though visitors will not be able to touch wolves on the property — they are wild animals, after all — the experience of observing the wolves and learning more about them is unforgettable. Tours may be booked at www.californiawolfcenter.org.

Tours are only a small part of what the CWC is all about. A mission statement describes their goals well: “The California Wolf Center is dedicated to the recovery of wolves in the wildlands they once roamed. We envision a landscape where wolves thrive in

A resident wolf explores its habitat at the California Wolf Center.

healthy ecosystems and wolves and people successfully coexist.”

CWC Director of Operations Erin Hunt says that they have two very important focuses: the wolves themselves, and coexistence between wolves and people. Due to the impact of humans, wolves in the wild were nearly wiped out.

Unlike some advocacy groups, the CWC takes an open-minded approach to their conservation efforts.

Most notably, they actively involve the ranching community. While this may seem counterintuitive, it is an approach that supports the needs of both the ranchers and the wolves.

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groups. This conflict between ranchers, wolves and conservation groups has been ongoing, with many people not recognizing the common ground that unites them.

“They are passionate about their animals and conservation because it is their way of life,” says Hunt. “Ranchers want a healthy landscape, because their livestock depends on a healthy landscape for grazing.”

The CWC realizes that this broadminded attitude is necessary for the success of their conservation efforts; every side must work together.

“We are not just helping them, they are helping us,” she says, adding that ranchers have an expertise that is very helpful in achieving their mutual goals, making them true partners.

With this willingness to compromise and collaborate, great strides have been made in repairing the relationship between ranchers and wolves — and a lot has been learned in the process.

Hunt says that it takes time to build a relationship of mutual trust and respect. The ranchers must be an equal partner and part of the solution.

Instead of stepping in and making demands, the CWC focuses on listening to ranchers’ needs and developing successful solutions that benefit both wolves and the ranching community.

“We can’t expect endangered species recovery to be successful if we are doing it at the expense of human livelihood,” Hunt says.

Through this type of open dialogue,

the CWC can learn what non-lethal deterrent methods might work for a specific property. There are many types of coexistence tools, including RAG boxes (radio activated guard), fladry (flagging installed around enclosures), guard dogs, and the highly successful range rider program — human presence on horseback around the livestock. These tools are funded by donations given to the CWC and provided to its ranching partners.

Mexican gray wolves historically roamed the Southwest, in New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Mexico, and they nearly disappeared from the wild before gaining federal protection.

The CWC is one of the largest participants in the Mexican Wolf Species Survival Plan, whose goal is to reintroduce Mexican gray wolves into their historic range.

This plan seems to be working for the CWC, which recently confirmed that a litter of seven Mexican gray wolf pups was born there this spring.

Their first vaccinations and veterinarian health checks went well and Hunt says, “We will do everything we can to make sure they are safe, happy and healthy.”

The hope is that these wolves — three females and four males — will eventually be selected for release.

The center launched a fundraising campaign at www.gofundme.com/protectlobos to help fund Mexican gray wolf recovery in the wild, including supporting the recent pack additions.

Mexican gray wolves did not roam California, but North American gray wolves once did. For the first time in almost a century, North American gray wolves have made their way back into the state. The CWC is actively working with ranching communities in Northern California, where these wolves are reestablishing themselves, making sure they have the tools they need to coexist.

“As humans, we are stewards for the natural world,” says Hunt.

Wolf recovery in the wild has been a hot topic for years, and the benefits of wolves in different ecosystems have been studied in areas such as Yellowstone National Park. The knowledge being gained from these studies has shown the importance of apex predators to a healthy ecosystem.

Organizations such as the CWC are adding knowledge and experience to this subject.

Hunt says that we have been given an opportunity with wolves to “right some of the mistakes that we’ve made in the past when it comes to wolves and other predatory animals. We are getting a second chance. Let’s do it right this time.”

Whether a wolf-lover, curious visitor or skeptic, guests of the California Wolf Center will receive a unique opportunity to learn more about these fascinating animals and the intensive efforts the center is putting toward their recovery in the wild. n July 28, 2016

RMWD Directors Approve $30.8 Million Budget

By Ruth Lepper ~ the journal

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amona Municipal Water District Board of Directors unanimously approved a $30.8 million annual budget at its July 12 meeting.

The $30.8 million is the total amount of revenues the district expects to garner between July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2017. The projected expenditures for the same time frame total $42 million.

The board postponed taking action on the budget from last month’s meeting, at the request of Director Jim Hickle.

As treasurer of the board, Hickle told the other directors on June 14 that he needed more time to go over the proposed budget in detail.

The budget was prepared

by Chief Financial Officer Richard Hannasch, who made a presentation to the directors

“We are in the potential for large fires.”

Information packets are available at the water district office that include a worksheet for residents to list their action plan in the event of a wildfire. There is space for important phone numbers, such as work, school and an out-of-state contact person.

There also is space to note where to keep an emergency supply kit, planned evacuation routes and where to go when being evacuated.

County residents can register cell phone numbers at www.readysandiego.org/alertsandiego. They would then be notified of fires or evacuation plans for their area.

The next regularly scheduled board meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. n

on the various funds covered by the budget.

Ramona Fire Department Chief Steven Foster presented an overview of the projected fire season, stressing the importance of “defensible space.”

“It is the responsibility of homeowners residing in wildland areas to prepare their homes with defensible space,” Foster said. “By being prepared for a fire, residents will give firefighters a better chance to protect their homes.”

Foster encouraged property owners to clear at least 100 feet from any structures.

He also pointed out how important it is for residents to evacuate during a fire. If those who do not heed the evacuation orders should later need help, firefighters may not be available to come to their aid.

“Evacuate, evacuate, evacuate,” Foster said, emphasizing,

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Victoria Wilson-Schultz ~ 1964-2016

Celebrated local artist Victoria Wilson-Schultz passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2016.

Victoria Wilson-Schultz remained interested in horses throughout her life.

Photos courtesy of John Schultz

Wilson-Schultz was born in 1964 in Oklahoma City, Okla. She and her husband, John Schultz, met in 1988 while attending University of Southern California, Los Angeles, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater and film.

Married for nearly 25 years, the couple lived in several different places before settling on some horse property in

Ramona in 2012.

Wilson-Schultz worked in Hollywood for many years before seriously pursuing a career as an artist. She started with drawing and eventually specialized in pastels, and also enjoyed oil painting. Many of her works of art may be seen at 2Create Gallery in Ramona.

“The difference in Victoria’s work and any other pastel work usually in galleries, or anywhere, for that matter, is that her pastel work was incredibly precise, which is extremely hard to do using chalk,” said Molly JaegerBegent, gallery manager of 2Create Gallery. “Her technique was unbelievable, her compositions excellent, her talent so amazing that when she agreed to become one of my gallery artists, I literally jumped up and down for joy. Her work is truly extraordinary!”

Wilson-Schultz loved doing pastel work, and her favorite subjects were wildlife and Western themes. She was interested in horses from a young age, and that interest shows in much of her work.

“What truly makes her artwork really special is

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Gibson Wins National Championship Cycling Title

amona cyclists Gwendalyn Gibson and Jaron Cappos competed July 15 in the USA Cycling XC National Championships at Mammoth Mountain.The lack of oxygen and steep climbs made for a challenging race, but the two were able to excel on the course and achieve good results in their respective races, including a first-place win for Gibson.

Gibson raced in the Category 1, 17-to-18 race, and was able to ride away from the competition on the second lap, distancing from the rest of the field.

“Leading up to the race, I hung out in the TASCO tent, staying off my feet and preparing to race,” said Gibson. “My race wasn’t until 4 o’clock, which meant a lot of waiting.

But eventually it was time to warm up and go race.”

Gibson started behind about 14 other girls, which

myself well throughout the race,” he said. “I’m pretty happy with the outcome. I was able to really push hard and gain positions on the hills, thanks to my lightweight Haro FLC.” This fall in the off-season, Gibson will compete on the Ramona High School cross country team, and Cappos will attend Palomar College while continuing to ride and race. n Gibson races to the top spot.

Gwendalyn Gibson, center, wears the coveted stars-and-stripes jersey as the National Championship title-holder.

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gave her room to move up during the race.

“I found myself in second, and I soon found myself battling with first place,” she said.

“The other racer and I soon put a gap on the rest of the field, and on the second lap, I broke away and was able

Pastor’s Corner

By Rev. Andy Schreiber

The Lord’s Prayer, Part VII

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‘Forgive Us Our Debts’

he fifth request found in the Lord’s Prayer is “forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” (Matt. 6:12, KJV).There is so much packed into that one seemingly simple request that we will need to unpack its meaning and application over the course of more than one column, so this will be a twopart study.

Perhaps the first thing we should learn from this request and its inclusion in the model prayer that the Lord Jesus taught us is that we need forgiveness. If we need to ask for forgiveness, that necessarily means that we are sinners. In fact, Rom. 3:23 says, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (KJV).

How many have sinned?

All. How many have therefore “come short of the glory of God?” All. Every last one of us.

And in this request, our sins are referred to as “debts.” Sin

puts us in debt to God. Being in debt to another person is bad enough, but being in debt to God should be a sobering thought!

What every person owes to God as his or her Creator is obedience — perfect, perpetual and personal obedience. But ever since the fall of mankind in Adam’s sin (Genesis, chapter 3), we have failed to obey God and have transgressed his holy law in more ways and more often than we can begin to comprehend. Our debt of sin is un-repayable. It makes our ever-mounting national debt seem like chump change in comparison. And so we desperately need forgiveness.

What is forgiveness? The word “forgive” in Matt. 6:12 has the idea of sending something away or removing it. It brings to mind the imagery of the “scapegoat” found in Lev. 16:7-22. There, we are told that two goats were to be used as a sin offering — one

to ride the rest of the race solo to win my first National Championship title.”

She placed first out of 30 of the fastest girls in the nation, gapping second place Haley Batten, the defending national champion, by 2 minutes, 40 seconds. goat would be killed as a sacrifice to the Lord (v. 15), while the other goat (the scapegoat), after having the sins of the people confessed over it, would be sent away into the wilderness (v. 21), bearing the sins of the people far, far away, never to return.

Those two goats together picture the work of Jesus Christ on the cross in both making atonement for sin, and in carrying our sins far away from us. Is. 53:6 says, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all” (KJV).

The reason we can ask God for forgiveness of our sins is because the debt of our sin has been paid in full by the only one capable of paying it, through the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

And forgiveness is not something that we need to ask for from God only at the beginning of our Christian life, but it will continue to be an ongoing — even daily — need in the lives of all believers.

The Lord’s Prayer teaches us that in this life, we will never outgrow our need to continually ask God for forgiveness.

I sincerely hope that you

“To win Nationals was a dream come true. A big thanks to my sponsors who helped me this season. Also, thank you to my friends and family who supported me this race season.”

In Cappos’ race, he was able to take 13th place out of 89 riders, even after not receiving a call-up spot, placing him in mid-pack on the start line.

“I felt strong and paced know the joy and peace that only comes through the forgiveness of sins, which is freely offered to you through faith in Jesus Christ. There is nothing else in this world

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amona Unified School District Board of Trustees welcomed its new superintendent to her first board meeting on July 7.

Anne Staffieri was hired to fill the vacancy created when Robert Graeff retired on June 30. Staffieri previously worked for RUSD as an assistant superintendent before going to work at an Escondido school district.

Several items of business

before the board concentrated on the beginning of the 201617 school year. The first day of school will be Aug. 22.

A course of study was approved for individual music studies. Students can earn credit for participating in offcampus music activities that are approved by the instructor. The semester-long course can be repeated for additional credits in fine arts.

Another course of study was approved for integrated

math support for levels I and II. Assistant Superintendent Theresa Grace told the trustees the purpose of the proposed courses is to provide additional targeted support and intervention for students concurrently enrolled in the courses. She said both courses are “moreambitious versions of algebra than previously offered,” and the students “will benefit from additional instruction.”

Approval was also given to submitting an application for funding categorical programs.

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Investing: A Marathon, Not a Sprint

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ext week, the 2016 Summer Olympics begins in Rio de Janeiro.

One of the most compelling events is the marathon, a 26.2mile endurance contest with roots dating back to ancient Greece. It may be that we’ve kept our interest in the marathon because it can teach us much about life — and it certainly has lessons for investors.

In fact, if you were to compare investing to an Olympic sport, it would be much closer to a marathon than a sprint.

Here’s why: • Long-term perspective.

Sprinters are unquestionably great athletes, and they work hard to get better. Yet their events are over with quickly.

But marathoners know they

have a long way to go before their race is done, so they have to visualize the end point. And successful investors, too, know that investing is a long-term endeavor, and that they must picture their end results — such as a comfortable retirement — to keep themselves motivated.

• Steady pacing. Sprinters go all out, every second and every stride. But marathoners have to pace themselves — too many spurts of speed could tire them out and doom their performance. As an investor, you, too, should strive for steady, consistent progress.

Rather than attempting to rush success and achieve big gains by chasing after supposedly “hot” stocks — which may already have cooled off

by the time you hear about them — try to follow a longterm strategy that emphasizes diversification among many different investments. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can reduce the impact of market downturns that primarily affect one type of asset, it can’t guarantee success or prevent all losses.)

• Ability to overcome obstacles. When sprinters stumble or fall, they are finished for the race; there’s simply not enough time to recover, so they typically just stop. But over 26 miles, a marathoner can fall and — providing he or she is not injured — get up again, compete and possibly even win. When you’re investing for the long term, you have time to over-

Medicare Helps Provide Diabetes Testing Supplies Those who have Original Medicare and use diabetes testing supplies should know that Medicare is continuing its national mail-order program that helps provide quality supplies and save money. This program is in effect through all parts of the U.S., including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa.

Using a Contract Supplier Under the program, you need to use a national mailorder contract supplier for Medicare to pay for diabetes testing supplies that are delivered to your home. If you’ve been getting your diabetes testing supplies through the mail and would like to continue to do so, you may need to choose a new supplier starting this month.

If you don’t want diabetes testing supplies delivered to your home, you can go to any local pharmacy or storefront

supplier that’s enrolled with Medicare and get your diabetes testing supplies there.

National mail-order contract suppliers can’t charge you more than any unmet deductible and 20 percent coinsurance. Local stores also can’t charge more than any unmet deductible and 20 percent coinsurance if they accept assignment, which means the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full.

Local stores that don’t accept Medicare assignment may charge you more than 20 percent coinsurance and any unmet deductible. If you get your diabetes testing supplies from a local store, check with the store to find out how much you’ll pay.

You have certain protections when using a national mail-order contract supplier.

They are required to make the same items and services available to people with Medicare that they make available to people without Medicare.

They must make sure you get a particular brand of diabetes testing supplies when a doctor or other health care provider prescribes a particular brand to avoid an adverse medical outcome. And they may never influence or try to convince you to switch your current glucose monitor and testing supplies from brand to another brand.

Finding a Contract Supplier To find a list of national mail-order contract suppliers online, visit Medicare.gov/ supplier, enter your ZIP code, and click “Go.” Select “MailOrder Diabetic Supplies” in the Competitive Bid Categories section, and click the green “Search” button at the bottom of the page.

You can also get a list of national mail-order contract suppliers by calling 800-MEDICARE. TTY users may call 877-486-2048.

come “mishaps” in the form of market volatility. So instead of dropping out of the “race” and heading to the investment sidelines, stay invested in all types of markets. As you near retirement, and you have less time to recover from market downturns, you may need to adjust your portfolio to lower your risk level — but even then, you don’t need to call it quits as an investor.

• Proper fueling.

Sprinters have to watch what they eat. But worldclass marathoners have to be ultra-diligent about their diets, especially in the period immediately preceding a race.

Because they must maximize the oxygen their bodies can use while running, they need a high percentage of their

calories to come from carbohydrates, so they “carbo-load” when needed. When you invest, you also need to periodically “refuel” your portfolio so it has the energy and stamina needed to keep you moving forward toward your goals.

And that means you must add dollars to those areas of your portfolio that need beefing up. Regular reviews with a financial professional can reveal where these gaps exist.

As an investor, you can learn a lot from Olympic marathoners — so put this knowledge to good use. n Patrick Meskell is a financial advisor for Edward Jones. He can be reached at 760-787-1113.

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ON MEMORY’S BACK TRAIL

By Darrell Beck ~ the journal

W

e’ve all encountered a few special people who became a strong influence on our life. So I offer this brief personal tribute to an old friend who most likely would have been forgotten in time.

My first memory of Raymond John “Smitty” Smith was when he came to work for my father in about 1959.

‘Gold is Always Brighter in the Desert Sun’ As we got to know him better, we found him to be a quiet and easygoing man, who had an even temper and a spontaneous smile. He was a humble man of modest means and an interesting storyteller.

He often described an episode from his younger years when he took the role of a bad guy in a Western movie being filmed at Grossmont Studios in La Mesa.

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He and other extras were hired to start a barroom fight by tipping over a poker table, sending chips and cards flying and guns blazing.

At first, we only knew that Smitty had once lived in the Julian area, working for his friend Bill Mushet at the Banner Queen Ranch, where he helped make Christmas decorations out of desert vegetation. He had moved from there and was living alone in a small trailer in Ramona behind Tom Bandy’s blacksmith shop at the intersection of Dye Road and Highway 67, where he helped with the gardening and shop work.

He also worked occasionally for the Owen family doing ranch chores and for Ron Berghouse at the Ramona Transit Mix plant.

He was rather nomadic in nature, with a dislike for rainy days and a longing to follow the sun. He didn’t like to be encumbered with unnecessary possessions and was ingenious in his ability to make do with whatever was available.

Some people considered him a carpenter by trade, while others thought of him as a handyman. However, we probably associated him most

with his interest in mining and adventure, and especially for his love of the desert.

Smitty told us he had first gone to the desert in search of gold during the Great Depression, where many other jobless men were working the hills and washes for traces of placer gold. It didn’t cost much to live out there besides

Smitty, right, and Frank “Babe” Beck in a Jeep at Coyote Canyon, circa 1964.

Raymond John “Smitty” Smith relaxes at his campsite.

Photos Courtesy of Darrell Beck

Many years had passed since that time, and we believe he sensed an urgency to share his knowledge with us and call up those youthful days of adventure.

One morning in 1964, he arrived at our carpenter shop and said, “I gotta build a drywasher.” His enthusiasm was immediately contagious.

In the following weeks, under his supervision, Tom Bandy, my dad and I fashioned an unusual contraption of wood, metal, canvas, gears, bearings and sprockets, and created this magnificent inspiration of bellows, screen, hopper, riffle board, crankshaft and flywheel called a drywasher.

This machine that only he understood was a hand-operated, mechanical device used to separate gold and other heavy concentrates from dry river gravel by blowing air over a slanted riffle board, thus blowing away the lighter particles and leaving the heavy concentrates, such as black sand, gold, lead and ruby-red garnets.

He took us to his secret desert places and showed us how to read that rugged land and recognize the signs others might overlook. We learned the trails and the ways, and we did find the elusive gold, which we took from the coarse desert gravels by means of his marvelous machine.

The gold, Smitty said, “Was made right there — it hadn’t traveled.”

We found it in chalky quartz seams on bedrock, buried under tons of overburden. How awesome it was to

your beans. If you did find gold, it could be sold to a man named Allen, who had a store at the small railroad settlement of Ogilby, where the men bought their limited supplies and hauled water from the nearby irrigation canals. Their shelter consisted of abandoned cabins, old cars, tents, See Gold is Always Brighter mineshafts and dugouts. continued on page 19

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Wildfires

By Angela McLaughlin ~ the journal

W

ildfires are something people are eager to avoid, but they are an inevitable reality for many living in Southern California.

The fires of 2003 and 2007 were devastating for many families and businesses in Ramona, Julian and the surrounding areas. They are experiences that people have never forgotten and still regularly discuss to this day.

When a Fire Comes Smoke rises in the distance, creeping over the foothills and edging closer and closer to town. At first, it might seem like nothing. Then, the Santa Ana winds pick up, causing the flames to travel faster. Soon, you’re being told to evacuate, and everything becomes a blur. You scramble to decide what to take with you and which way to drive, praying the entire time that the fire doesn’t reach your home.

Longtime Ramona resident Bonnie Apodaca remembers the 2007 Witch Creek fire well. At home in the outskirts of Ramona, she and her family were getting ready to sit down and watch a football game when they noticed smoke in the distance. Her husband, John, and son, Troy, drove out to see what was going on. Like many residents, they hoped the fire would just burn around them, as the Cedar fire had in 2003.

When they decided to evacuate, they packed up Troy and their daughter, Leanna, and all of their animals — a

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non-perishable food and water for every family member; an extra set of clothing; credit cards or cash; a first aid kit; prescription medication; a flashlight; toilet paper; important documents; extra batteries; and a radio so you can follow how the fire is progressing. None of this means anything if it isn’t prepared in advance and easily accessible in the case of an evacuation.

According to Cal Fire, planning your evacuation ahead of time is the best way to stay safe. Discuss beforehand where you will meet, who does what, and what routes you can take to get to safety. If possible, have an emergency contact outside of the area that each person knows to call in the case of separation.

Additional information may be found at www.readyfor wildfire.org.

The Ramona West End Fire Safe Council is another great resource for information. Their website — www.ramona westendfiresafecouncil.org — includes a fire evacuation map and a Ramona Fire Go-To Guide.

After her experience in the 2007 fire, Apodaca advises people to be sure to have their paperwork packed and ready to go, and to have an escape route planned. She warns that sometimes the best plans go out the window, because until you go through it, you never know how you’re going to react.

“All you can do is say your prayers and try to make the best plan.” n

a faint desert trail that might lead to that curious scar on a distant mountain — all were just as important to him as the most exquisite nugget of gold.

Each summer, when the desert was too hot for comfort, Smitty would pack his meager belongings and return to his hometown in Indiana, where he stayed with family members. Then each year in the fall, he would return to Ramona, and we would resume our exploration of the fascinating desert, searching out new trails and seeking new adventure.

It was in about 1972 that he stopped coming back to Ramona, probably due to his advancing age and physical

ailments that he never mentioned. From time to time, Smitty would write a brief note letting us know what he was doing at home, always saying how much he would like to be back exploring in the open spaces of the alluring desert.

I last saw Smitty in 1980, when two younger friends brought him to Ramona in his own Volkswagen van. We had a memorable visit, he stayed the night in his camper, and then we said goodbye. He visited some other old friends before returning to Indiana.

Death took our gentle friend in 1981. His earthly remains rest in Indiana, but as we return to the peace of

the old desert campsites, we sense his spirit is there. It is in the desert breeze, the quiet solitude and the distant train whistle. It is in the rugged beauty of the land he so loved.

In those moments, his words rang true and we could clearly see the reason for his bond to this lonely land. We realized the meaning of those words he expressed so long ago as we panned out our concentrates at home under the dim light of a rainy day, while yearning to be outside in the sun, exploring a remote desert wash.

Smitty would often remind us, “Gold is always brighter in the desert sun.” n

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dog, two rabbits, hermit crabs, fish and parakeets. Hurriedly grabbing household items and paperwork, they did not have much time to pack their vehicles with belongings before leaving their rental home.

First evacuating to San Diego Country Estates and then moving toward Lakeside and El Cajon, they heard from their landlord that the home had been lost to the flames.

“It went up like a firecracker,” Apodaca says.

After checking their family and all the animals into a motel, they tried to decide what to do next.

Where do you start when your home is gone and you don’t have so much as a toothbrush or a coffee cup?

Apodaca says that they could not have done it without the support of their friends, family and the community. It was traumatic and tragic, but Ramonans came together to help those who lost things in the fire.

Surviving After a Fire While staying with friends and receiving generous donations from the community, the

Gold is Always Brighter expose this treasure knowing that we were first to lay eyes on it since the time it was placed there by the hand of God — and how beautiful the rosy luster appeared under the desert sun!

Over the following years, Smitty shared his knowledge, memories and companionship as he led us into that mysterious and arid land east of the coastal mountains. We explored the Anza-Borrego, Mojave, Yuha and Yuma deserts. We camped under the open desert sky, cooked over ironwood coals and exchanged tall tales around the campfire, often with only one another and the moody

Apodaca family was able to recover from their loss and bought a home in town where they could rebuild their lives.

She said one of the hardest parts was accepting the fact that the fire happened. It was overwhelming and took “a lot of help from family and friends — and faith.”

Apodaca says she was fortunate. She did not have to worry about her kids or animals; they all made it out safely.

“When it comes to your life and your home, you find out that things are material,” she says.

It does not mean that certain possessions they lost in the fire were not devastating to them, even though they were material items. Her husband, a carpenter, lost all of his tools, and they both lost meaningful antiques passed down from their parents.

“You’re supposed to take the important papers, but you look around and want to take things that mean something to you,” she says.

Growing up in Ramona, she recalls occasionally seeing smoke rise over the horizon

and packing up their belongings in case of an evacuation.

You hope and think that maybe it won’t happen to you, she says, but things are different when you are responsible for the care and safety of your family.

The emotional impact and lingering effects of surviving a fire — the fear, worry and anxiety that it will happen again — can be debilitating.

Apodaca says that even though she still sometimes gets agitated at the sight or smell of smoke, “You can’t let it rule you or live in fear.

You’ve got to move on and do your best and thank the Lord that you made it out alive.” She has been able to overcome such haunting fears and go on to live her life while maintaining a positive outlook.

She also says that in the aftermath of a fire, many people will beat themselves up over forgetting to take a certain thing with them, or questioning why they took one thing and not another.

“Even though you’re supposed to be logical, you can’t be totally logical in that situation. It is a human being, only doing the best they can.”

Preparing For the Next Fire Fire preparation is a topic that those who live in Southern California must continually examine. Cal Fire recommends three main things when preparing for a fire: a defensible space of 100 feet around your home, an emergency supply kit and a family evacuation plan.

Recommended items for the kit include a supply of

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wind to keep us company.

During those memorable times, we explored mud hills, the ancient shores of Lake Cahuilla, the Badlands and placer fields, the banks of the Colorado, Patton’s abandoned World War II Army camps, fish traps, Indian mounds, railroads and ghost towns. We searched often for Pegleg’s black gold and found none, but we came away knowing that the search was the true reward.

Smitty was always the optimist and ever the dreamer, continually searching for those fabulous lost mines and his golden treasure. A choice rock, a sun-colored bottle, a twisted root of ironwood or

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Troop Participates in Bridging Ceremony on Golden Gate Bridge

By Lindsay Santa ~ the journal

G

irl Scout Troop 8848 took seven of its nine members on an adventure they won’t soon forget.The Scouts recently traveled to San Francisco for a Girl Scout bridging ceremony held on top of the Golden Gate Bridge.

The bridging ceremony marked their advancement from Junior to

“This is an annual event hosted by the Girl Scouts of Northern California, and a Girl Scout may only participate in this unique bridging experience once,” said Troop 8848 co-leader Heather Tucker. “Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!”

The troop made their own travel arrangements, booked their own hotel

Pictured after their bridging ceremony are members of Girl Scout Troop 8848, Madison Marriott, Karlee Klemm, Jennifer Parker, Amanda Tucker, Arabella Cassidy, Meghan Herman and Victoria Naya.

Cadette level. To pay for the trip, the troop used proceeds from last fall’s nut sale and recent Girl Scout cookie sale.

and flights, and obtained their bridging passes months in advance, all in preparation for the ceremony. After catching a flight out of San Diego

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International Airport to San Francisco, the girls and their two co-leaders, Heather Tucker and Kristy Parker, navigated their way on public transportation through the city to get to their hotel.

“We spent one day exploring the local Fisherman’s Wharf and then took a walk down the famous Lombard Street in San Francisco, exploring the city,” said Parker.

The next day, the group took a shuttle bus to the Golden Gate Bridge and walked back across the nearly two-mile span, along with 6,000 other Girl Scouts who also participated in the ceremony. Afterward, they enjoyed festivities at nearby Crissy Field.

“We toured the Disney Family Museum, Ripley’s Believe It or Not and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum,” said Girl Scout Amanda Tucker. “Another day, we toured the city on a bus tour with a side expedition to the ‘Painted Ladies’ (a row of houses featured in the opening credits of the television show ‘Full House’) and Chinatown, where we all got to sample sushi.”

“This was quite a memorable trip for all,” said Heather Tucker.

Some of the troop members had never flown on an airplane, and one girl had never stayed in a hotel before.

The troop is looking forward to their status as Cadettes, when their regular troop meetings start again in the fall. n

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1 1/4 pounds beef flank steak 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese 2 tablespoons lowfat buttermilk Dash Worcestershire sauce 1 medium red onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 12 radicchio leaves 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley leaves

Directions Place steak pieces between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or parchment and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.

Cut into 4 equal pieces, diagonally, against the grain.

In small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar and garlic. Put the steak into a sealable plastic bag with marinade and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature, or 1 hour in the refrigerator.

In the meantime, in a small bowl combine the blue cheese and buttermilk with a fork, mashing until creamy. Stir in Worcestershire and set aside.

Spray a large grill pan with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high heat. Cut the onion into 1/4-inch rounds, brush both sides with the remaining tablespoon of oil and grill 6 minutes per side. Separate into rings and set aside.

Remove meat from marinade and season both sides with salt and pepper. Discard marinade. Cook meat in the grill pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side for medium rare.

Arrange 3 radicchio leaves and a pile of onions on each serving plate. Top with a piece of steak. Drizzle with blue cheese sauce and top with a sprinkling of parsley.

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Directions Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place a baking rack inside of a baking sheet.

Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat with canola oil. Season pork tenderloin with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sear pork on all sides. Remove to rack and roast in oven for 15 minutes or until thermometer registers 145ºF. To a blender, add peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, lime juice, red chili flakes and water. Blend until combined, add additional water to loosen, if necessary.

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Behind the Wheel

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By Johnny McDonald

R

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amona Country Fair’s inaugural Motorcycle Show next month may be a sampling of a much larger production being discussed for the fairgrounds in October.

“The first year (during the 2016 fair), we’ll be counting on local participation,” said Paul Zawilenski, a board member for Ramona Chamber of Commerce. “If I could get two dozen-bikes for the fair show, I’d be happy.

“Of course, we won’t have master builders who bring their bikes in trailers.”

He said he’d like to have three or four different classes of motorcycles for the fair event.

The show, to be located on the pavement near the rodeo arena, will start at 9 a.m., with awards about noon on the last day of the fair.

Zawilenski said he wants this to be an annual event at the fairgrounds.

“We’ll have custom bikes from here and elsewhere in competition for trophies and conduct a raffle for an assortment of prizes.

“So many people ride their bikes through Ramona, let’s have them stop here,” he added.”

Zawilenski said the rally-like October weekend would feature multiple events. It would follow the big Las Vegas show on the calendar.

He explained that he would like to include this as a benefit for the Ramona Community Foundation, for which he is a board member.

“We’ll be reaching out with an advertising program and seeking help from county bike clubs and dealerships,” he said. “It’ll have a big impact with the community.”

Zawilenski is a bike enthusiast who has ridden around the county for the past 30 years.

“This will put Ramona on the map where the community benefits from it,” he said. “So many different ways to make this event a success, and the Chamber is behind it.”

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“There certainly is a higher probability of having a slightly down year than there was a month ago,” reported analyst Jeff Schuster.

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Ramona Home JournaL 25

Motorcyclists Take Historic Fun Ride

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otorcyclists from Ramona were among those participating in a “Passport Through Time Fun Ride” early this month to recognize historic Highway 80 and witness the unveiling of Highway 79.

The ride started in El Cajon and made pit stops in Alpine,

Descanso, Cuyamaca, Julian and Wynola.

While Highway 80 already has historic designation, Highway 79’s designation is awaiting state approval, according to Eric Lund of the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce. n

Below, Ramona members of the Advocates for Christ group and Paul Zawilenski participated in an East County fun ride.

Above, the group made a stop at Lake Cuyamaca Restaurant.

Photo courtesy of Jonda Cvek

Ramona’s Old -Time Hardware Store

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This hidden hardware store treasure is just off of Main Street on Hwy 78 toward Escondido.

Photo by Darrel Kinney

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Photo by Darrel Kinney

Julian Chamber of Commerce recognized Don’s Market this month as its Merchant of the Year. Owner and Ramona resident Don Brown, center, was presented a framed proclamation, flowers and a key to the city, and his name was added to a plaque listing previous Merchants of the Year. Pictured with him are son Scott Brown, who works at the market, and daughter Lynn Pastirchak, both of Ramona.

Don’s Market opened in Santa Ysabel in 1991, but Ramona residents will remember Don as the manager of Alpha Beta on Main Street in Ramona, before it became Albertsons. He has been in the grocery store business since 1954, when he started as a courtesy clerk at Ralph’s. n

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See this issue of the Ramona Home Journal online at www.RamonaJournal.com July 28, 2016

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July 28, 2016

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Ramona Home JournaL 27

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PANORAMIC VIEWS – $365,800 WEST END – $285,800

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VACANT LAND 907 Pine Avenue L-2 Starlight Mountain Road

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955Panoramic Heritageviews Ranch Road $185,000 14.50 acres describes this 5BR/4BA with 3200 esf. on 3.2 acres. Each residence is fenced. Finished 2-car garage.

One residence is a manufactured home. MLS#160013631

V/L Garnett Mine Road

$185,000 14.5 acres

V/L Sixes

$149,000 4.01 acres

V/L Old Julian Hwy

$175,000 10.00 acres

V/L Rosemont Lane

$239,900 5.93 acres

37628 Montezuma Valley Rd. $65,000

Circular driveway leads to this 3BR/2.5BA, with 24824.01 esf. Walled 385 Feghali Road $249,800 acres

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