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New Director Appointed, New Legal Counsel Hired ~ Page 5
High School Rodeo and Junior High Finals ~ Page 10
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Miss Ramona and Teen Miss Crowned Former Teen Miss Shannon Singleton Named Miss Ramona
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Shannon Singleton was crowned Miss Ramona 2015. Photos by Carol Kinney
amona’s royal representatives were chosen at the 2015 Miss Ramona Scholarship Pageant on April 11. The 1950s-themed event featured what organizers say is a pageant first — Teen Miss Ramona 2013 Shannon Singleton
was crowned Miss Ramona 2015. She also received the Miss essay award. Megan Kelly was honored as Teen Miss Ramona 2015, and received the award for Teen interview. Serving alongside them
will be the new Miss Ramona Princess Shannon Huff and Teen Ramona Princess Ciara Webb-Martin. In the Miss category, Huff won the award for photogenic; and Grace Berry won for congeniality and interview.
From left are Teen Miss Ramona 2014 Elizabeth Bowersox, Ashley Dominguez, Grace Berry, MacKenzie Nolan, Ramona Princess Shannon Huff, Miss Ramona 2015 Shannon Singleton, Teen Miss Ramona 2015 Megan Kelly, Teen Ramona Princess Ciara Webb-Martin, Anna Simmons, Aixa Garcia-Cedillo, Allison Gaither, and Miss Ramona 2014 Courtney Ford.
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Ramona Rodeo Working Together for 35 Years
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he annual Ramona Rodeo will take place May 14 to 17, at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center (ROCC), celebrating 35 years of western tradition. “There are many people, including volunteers, who bring their professionalism and expertise to the table, that is how we create such a good product,” says sponsorship director and Arena East
coordinator Kayla Duba.“I enjoy working with all of them. I love the entire process of what we do.” This year, rodeo fans can enjoy top-notch PRCAsanctioned (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) events, such as saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, team racing, and barrel racing, in addition to lots of other fun and entertainment for the whole family.
“We anticipate our attendance to be higher than ever this year with the quality of contestants and talent we will have in the arena,” says Duba. “The May fires in 2014 prevented some contestants from being able to travel to the event and kept some rodeo fans from attending. But our gate numbers were still high, considering the circumstances impacting surrounding areas, and Saturday was still a sold-out crowd.” The popular Main Street
Parade on Saturday, May 16, is expected to be bigger and better than ever, too. This year’s theme is “Ramona — Land Of The Free — Free To Be You And Me,” and it will feature cars, floats, horses, bands, clowns, street machines, drill teams, antique roadsters, heavy equipment, clubs and teams, and everything else that represents Ramona. “Sponsors make the wheels turn, and we have a considerable amount of signage in the
arena this year,” explains Duba. “We also changed our Sunday matinee performance from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., to offer more relief from the sun and heat that we typically experience during our Sunday performance,” she says. “Our goal is to always produce the best event for the community and give a good representation of those businesses who support us.” Tickets are available at www.ramonarodeo.com. n
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New Director Appointed, New Legal Counsel Hired By Ruth Lepper ~ the journal
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amona Municipal Water District Board of Directors elected a retired Lakeside Fire Department chief to fill the seat for Division III, and gave the nod to a La Mesa-based law firm to step in as general counsel. Thomas Ace, who will be seated at the next meeting on May 12, will bring to the board his expertise from 30 years in the firefighting business. He cited his three main qualifications as creditability, stability and ability. He will meet with district staff to be brought upto-date on RMWD policies and learn what is expected of a board member. Ace replaces Arnie Cares as the director for Division III, which represents parts of San Diego Country Estates. Cares resigned in March, after serving two months on the board. Cares replaced Rex Schildhouse, who resigned from the board in late October. The law firm of McDougal, Love, Eckis, Boehmer & Foley is the new general counsel for the district. Attorney Jennifer Lyon, who will be the representative for RMWD, said she is looking forward to working with the board. The La Mesa firm replaces Best Best & Kreiger, which had been the district counsel since 1997.
Thomas Ace, left, is congratulated by RMWD Board President Darrell Beck. Ace will be seated on the board as the Division III Director at the Photo by Ruth Lepper May 12 meeting.
Jim Gilpin of BB&K told the board, “It has been a pleasure serving you. We worked through some hard times.” Board President Darrell Beck thanked Gilpin for his many years of service. In other business at the April 14 board meeting, the directors heard updates on the statewide drought conditions and upcoming 2015-16 budget proposals. The drought conditions, declared by the governor in early April, are cause for requiring a 25 percent decrease in the use of water. What that means for Ramonans is to keep cutting back on water usage. “Our community has cut water usage by more than 50 percent,” General Manager
David Barnum told the board. Barnum announced that the snowpack levels in the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains are at 5 percent of average, which is an indication that there will not be a foreseeable end to drought conditions in the near future. Chief Financial Officer Richard Hannasch conducted a workshop on the budget proposals. The new budget, when approved, will go into effect July 1. RMWD currently serves approximately 9,500 customers over 75 square miles. There are 435 miles of water and sewer lines, 18 tanks, two reservoirs, 39 booster pumps and 110 control valves and
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pressure reducing stations. All water for Ramona customers is purchased from County Water Authority (CWA) and pumped 1,000 feet from the Poway Pump Station to Ramona. Hannasch said the proposed budget will remain essentially the same for the coming year. Rates paid to CWA by RMWD will determine rates set for local customers. The drought conditions and demands from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) also will have an effect on the RMWD budget. The MWD board approved a 15 percent cutback in water deliveries at its meeting that was also held on April 14. RMWD’s contract for annual fire services with Cal Fire is expected to go up by 9.7 percent, from $5.4 million to $5.9 million. Cal Fire Regional Chief Tony Mecham made a presentation to the board on services provided to the district by Cal Fire. Mecham, who has held this position since July 2014, said he expects to attend RMWD meetings periodically to keep the board informed of Cal Fire projects, countywide and locally, and also of Cal Fire’s goals. Another item of business to come before the RMWD Board of Directors involved an easement with property in Highland Valley that is used as a spray field by the district. The Nature Conservancy was
granted a conservation easement. The water district will receive approximately $1.1 million as payment for granting the easement. Jim Robinson, who served on the board of directors for 16 years, was on hand to address the board about the background leading up to the conservation easement. Robinson was instrumental in the initial plans for the Highland Valley spray field. He stressed that the directors should make sure the grant will remain in effect for the future. District Engineer Mike Metts concurred that the grant will remain in effect “as long as we continue to recycle the water.” He said the legal documents will stay “on the shelf for the future, if needed.” In other action, a public hearing was set for June 23 to review sewer fees. Consultants hired by the district recommend an increase of 6 percent for the Santa Maria Sewer Services and 7.5 percent for San Vicente Sewer Services. Notices of the public hearing will be mailed to sewer customers in May. If adopted, the rate increases will go into effect on July 1. The next RMWD board meeting begins at 2 p.m., May 12, at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. n
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he best of the Old West will come to life next month, when Ramona Old West Days 2015 opens for business — 1800s-style. Ramona resident Jim Cooper is the inspiration behind Old West Days, May 7 to 10. He also participates in some of the encampment scenes. Local fifth- and sixth-graders will visit encampments on Thursday and Friday, May 7 and 8, where they will be encouraged to ask questions and take pictures. On May 9 and 10, the event opens for all who want to immerse themselves in life as it was in the olden days. “We had over 825 children visiting this presentation last year,” Cooper says. “We are continuing this event for the overall benefit of the Ramona schools and the Ramona community.” Spectators won’t want to miss the exciting Reenactors’ Gunfight Skit Contest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The best reenactment groups from California, Arizona and Nevada have been invited to compete for trophies and cash prizes. They will perform in competition on Saturday, and for exhibition on Sunday. “Each group will be presenting a skit that could have actually occurred in the Old West, with an added emphasis on audience entertainment,” says Cooper.
“They have honed their skills over many years and will bring their very best skits to Ramona for this competition.” For the past two years, the encampments had been held in conjunction with the Ramona Bluegrass Festival, which is not scheduled to take place this year, so Old West Days will run independently. The venue remains the same — Ramona Outdoor Community Center, at 421 Aqua Ln. Scenes often include pioneer life, early American school settings, fur trappers, mountain men campsites, Buffalo Soldiers, Ulysses S. Grant and the Civil War, American cowboys and more. Each site is fully detailed, with authentic furnishings and clothing. “Participating in living history events is so much fun,” said Riverside resident Eddie Caldwell, who was part of last year’s Old West Fest. “We get to talk about what we like, and the kids listen.” Cooper commends all the dedicated historians who take time to present life in the Old West in an accurate fashion, including clothing and gear that were in use during the periods. “The Old West encampments represent the various conditions that would have actually existed during our country’s history during the 1800s,” he says. “Virtually everything you see is authentic, correct to the period and has been
A laundry wash station, facilitated by Lynzi Caldwell, in costume, was put to use at last year’s Old West Days by Mount Woodson Elementary School students, from left, Clementina Galicia, Carly Lee, Alondra Sanchez and Mia Garnica. Ramona Home Journal File Photo
carefully collected over many years by each participant.” On Saturday and Sunday, vendors in a “Sutlers’ Row” will display and sell period costumes, clothing, shoes, hats and other apparel. “The selection of vendors has been carefully done, so that the visiting reenactors and the public will have an opportunity to browse through items that would have been available at the local mercantile during the 1800s.”
In addition, a costume contest on Saturday is open to everyone, and the audience will serve as judges. Categories will be determined by the number of contestants. “Period authenticity is the key to winning, so bring your finest,” says Cooper, who invites everyone to come out and learn about America’s rich heritage. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Food will be available for purchase. n
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ON MEMORY’S BACK TRAIL Ants in His Pants By Darrell Beck ~ the journal
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t was a dry year in 1937.This was nothing unusual in the arid southland. It was also not unusual that groundwater was at critical-low levels, affecting many wells around the valley. But people who chose to live in Ramona knew they were living in a semi-desert and were generally aware of the unpredictable climate and its effect on groundwater. And because we had not yet brought imported water to Ramona, and everyone depended on well water to supply their livestock, gardens and households, some people found it necessary to deepen their wells. Such was the case with Harry Harrington, who urgently needed to provide an adequate water supply to assure the survival of his fine herd of Hereford cattle at his Ash Street ranch. Harry hired Roy Stephen, who was highly respected in Ramona for his ability to dig or deepen wells. Roy showed up early one summer morning, removed the wooden well cover, unloaded his tools and proceeded to set up the windlass and a stout rope over the open well. Generally, Roy’s helper, Alonzo Hodgson, would be on the job. However Alonzo was ill, so on that day, Harry said he would be Roy’s helper. Already in place at the head of the well was a single-cylinder,
water-cooled gasoline engine, connected to a water pump. An iron pipe, also connected to the pump, extended into the well from where water was drafted as it slowly trickled from fissures in the rock into the well.
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As the water was brought to the surface through this pipe, it was pumped through another iron pipe into a large storage tank located on a nearby 30-foot tower that provided gravity pressure. Roy shut off the water and
and ready to be winched to the surface. It was a warm day, so Harry ambled over to the pump discharge to get a cup of cool water. From this vantage point, he could watch the rope, and from this distance, the “chukchuk-chuk” of the engine was less disturbing. Harry gazed proudly at the row of young eucalyptus trees he had just planted on the east property line as a windbreak to help protect his place from the powerful Santa Ana winds that he knew would be arriving in the fall. He reminded himself that he must carry a bucket of water to each tree later that day. He glanced at the rope, and while tipping his cup, noticed a pair of hawks circling overhead. Yes, it is a nice day, he thought. By midday, Roy’s son, Harold, stopped in to bring his father’s lunch. After lowering Roy’s lunch pail into the well, Harry and Harold talked about the weather and how the job was going. Harry walked to the well to check on Roy’s progress. Roy had completed drilling the holes, packing them with dynamite and inserting the caps and fuses. He placed his tools in
the bucket and pulled once on the rope, receiving an answer from Harry. He lit the fuses — long fuse first and short fuse last — so that both charges would detonate together, and scrambled onto the rim of the bucket, briskly flicked twice on the rope, and prepared to be winched to safety. But as he looked up through the rising blue smoke, the rope remained slack. He flicked the rope again, then again, and in desperation yelled, “Harry, get this damned bucket up now!” Roy didn’t know that his friend had missed the second signal, because Harry was standing on a huge den of red ants, frantically shaking them out of his pants. When Harry finally became aware of the wisps of smoke and flailing rope, he was hopping about like a hobbled mule, trying to turn the windlass and retrieve Roy, all the time fighting off dozens of stinging ants. The blast was discharged just as Roy emerged at the surface, looking relieved but surprised, as Harry stood like a fool with his pants wrapped around his ankles! n
disconnected the pipeline from the tank, so any debris that got into the water pumped from the well while he was working would be discharged on the ground, and not into the tank. He spun the engine flywheel and began drafting water from the well until it was shallow enough for him to work. He loaded his drilling tools and blasting equipment into a large bucket that was attached to the rope. He gave Harry his instructions and stepped onto the top of the bucket, holding firmly onto the rope. Harry cranked the handle of the windlass and carefully lowered him about 25 feet into the five-foot-wide well. Harry backed off the windlass when he observed the rope go slack as the bucket hit bottom. Knowing he must be alert for Roy’s safety and needs, Harry stood by topside. Because voices can’t be heard from the bottom of the well over the engine noise, Ramona Home Julian Harry was instructed to watch for rope Ramona Home Journal signals given 726 D Street, Ramona, CA 92065 by Roy — one 760-788-8148 flick of the news@ramonajournal.com rope when he Julian Journal was ready to Mailing Address: Publishers: Darrel & Carol Kinney light the fuses, P. O. Box 1318, Julian, CA 92036 answered by 760-788-8148 one flick by julian@ramonajournal.com Harry. Two Office Administrator: Annette Williams flicks after the Administrative Assistant: Brittney Phillips fuses were lit GRAPHIC DESIGN: Mary Van Doren meant Roy was Photographer: John Jones in the bucket WRITERS: Darrell Beck | Ann Reilly Cole | Jim Evans | Ruth Lepper
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town. In addition, a “Where’s Waldo?” scavenger hunt, scheduled for July, is sure to bring out the detectives in all. While new businesses are popping up all over town, Old Town Ramona has seen amazing growth in the last few years. More new stores have opened, and many businesses have been
around the Old Town neighborhood every weekend. Not only have the tourists found a renewed interest in Main Street, but many locals have, too. During the holidays, stores stayed open late and decorated their windows. Many area residents discovered that they could do all of their holi-
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The Ramona Rodeo Parade is set for Saturday, May 16, and registration is open for parade entries. This year’s theme is “Ramona — Land Of The Free — Free To Be You And Me.” The parade committee is looking for cars, floats, horses, bands, clowns, street machines, drill teams, antique roadsters, heavy equipment, and anything that represents Ramona.
Children’s groups, community groups, local businesses and marching bands are invited to participate. The parade will start at 10 a.m., and participants will travel down Main Street from 13th to Third streets. Parade entries will be accepted through Monday, May 5. Applications and information are available online at www.ramonarodeo.com. n
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Out of the Box Players presents “Outrageous Fortune” on stage April 24, 25 and 26. The play, written by Rebecca Salomonsson and directed by Juliana Stewart, boasts a 29-member cast. The premise is that characters from Shakespearean tragedies are set in a self-help group in the 1980s. “We have cast members from Ramona,
Julian, Poway and San Diego,” says Stewart. “A diverse and exciting cast of talented adults and youths.” Performances take place at 321 12th St., with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $5. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Call 760-789-0856 or visit www.outofthe boxplayers.blogspot.com. n
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t has been said that the longer two people live together, the more they start looking alike.The jury is still out on that, but new research by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health does show that if a spouse or significant other starts exercising, the other is more likely to fall in line. “When it comes to physical fitness, the best peer pressure to get moving could be coming from the person who sits across from you at the breakfast table,” says Laura Cobb, a Bloomberg School doctoral student and coauthor of the research. “There’s an epidemic of people in this country who don’t get enough exercise, and we should harness the power of the couple to ensure people are getting a healthy amount of physical activity.” The study started back in 1987 and involved 15,572 subjects in several states where researchers asked specifically about their physical activity. Using American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines recommending minimum mod-
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Sen. Anderson Welcomes Art Submissions for Capitol Artists in California State Senator Joel Anderson’s district, which includes the Ramona and Julian areas, have an opportunity to have their artwork be part of an exhibit at the Capitol in Sacramento. Selected pieces will be on display from May 2015 to September 2016.
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E Ramona Rotary Club honored its Students of the Month for April. From left are Montecito High School teacher Brian Calkins and student Alvaro Esparza; Ramona High School student Hayley Brinker and teacher Cori McDonald; and Rotarians Amber Photo by Craig Jung Ramirez and Bob Murray.
Activities Converge at Ramona Library Thursday, April 30, will be a busy day at Ramona Library, with a technology center dedication, health fair and children’s day planned. Dedication of the new, state-of-theart Dick and Joan Wayman Technology Center is set for 1:30 p.m. Dick Wayman is the founding president of the Library Foundation of San Diego County and a longtime supporter of libraries at the local, state and national level. The center will provide access to the latest resources, including iPads, laptops, and a MakerBot 3D printer. Mobile printer capability will allow patrons to send documents to a print station at the library from anywhere,
using a smartphone, tablet or computer. The dedication will feature hands-on technology demonstrations, music and refreshments. At 3 p.m., the library will celebrate El Día de los Niños, El Día de los Libros (Day of the Child, Day of the Book), featuring Ballet Folklórico, crafts, face painting, book giveaways, raffles and a visit with Petals the Clown. Also at 3 p.m., a North County Health Services Health Fair will be held, offering health screenings and more. Visit www.nchs-health.org. Ramona Library is at 1275 Main St. Visit www.sdcl.org. n
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Chevrolet will bring out its redesigned sixth-generation Camaro on Belle Isle in Detroit. The 2016 Camaro, which is to go on sale late this year, will be slightly shorter, as it shares the same chassis as the Cadillac ATS.
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On the other side of the coin, GM is recalling 64,186 Chevrolet Volts from 2011 through 2013 model years to update software that will turn off the car if the owner leaves it idling in the “on” or “run” position. The risk that a driver leaves a hybrid or electric vehicle running is higher than in a gasoline engine vehicle, because there is no engine noise when the car is in electric mode.
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can currently only put in up to $5,500 per year to your IRA, or $6,500, if you’re 50 or older. So you could fully fund your IRA by putting in about $458 per month (or $541 per month, if you’re 50 or older). Those amounts are not unreasonable, especially as you move deeper your IRA each year for 30 years. into your career and your salary Again, assuming that same hypo- increases. thetical 7 percent annual return, If you do reach these limits your money would have grown each month, what could you to more than $272,000. And do with your tax refund? You that amount can indeed make can start by looking closely at a rather big difference in your your portfolio to see if any gaps retirement lifestyle. exist. Could you, for example, Keep in mind that you’d use your tax refund to further eventually have to pay taxes on diversify your holdings? While that $272,000 if you had been diversification can’t guarantee investing in a traditional IRA, profits or prevent losses, it can which is tax-deferred but not reduce the impact of volatility tax-free. It is possible, however, on your portfolio — and the that if you start taking withless you feel the effects of voladrawals when you retire, you’ll tility, the more likely you may be in a lower tax bracket. be to stick with your long-term If you meet the income strategy rather than overreactguidelines for contributing ing to short-term price drops. to a Roth IRA, though, you So when Uncle Sam sends could avoid the tax issue altoyou that refund, consider gether on your $272,000. That’s investing it one because Roth IRA earnings way or another. grow tax-free, provided you You’ll be putting don’t start withdrawals until it to good use. n you’re 59 ½ and you’ve had Patrick your account for at least five Meskell is a years. financial adviThus far, we’ve only talked sor for Edward about putting your tax refund Jones. He can to work in your IRA — which, be reached at as we’ve seen, can be a very 760-787-1113. good idea. But suppose you’ve Patrick Meskell’s already developed the excellent office, 1425 Main habit of “maxing out” on your Street, Ramona, IRA each year by contributing is located in the a set amount each month? You Albertsons Center.
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Ramona Rotary Club Rotarians at Work Day at Ramona-area schools Cleanup, weeding, painting Contact: Kim Lasley, 619-977-7145, jklasley77@yahoo.com
Creek to Bay Cleanup at Ramona Community Park Cleanup Contact: Janine Stemper, 760-470-3956 www.creektobay.org/index.php?option=com_ wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=2
Community Helping Hands Ramona-area schools Cleanup, weeding, painting The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Care packages for military and homeless Contact: Jack Garrett 619-843-0546, www.justserve.org Ramona Home Journal thanks these community organizations for helping us get their information out to local volunteers. We welcome work day photo submissions to news@ramonajournal.com. Many hands not only make light work, but lighter hearts, the beginnings of beautiful friendships and a beautified community. n
Fiddle & Pickin’ Contest Returns The Julian Fiddle & Pickin’ Contest will return May 30, presented by District 7 of the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association. Organizers say it’s the perfect opportunity for fiddlers, guitarists, mandolin players and banjo players to demonstrate their abilities in a festive, friendly atmosphere. “Whether you play in the contest, or come to relax and enjoy the music, the contest is a great event for musicians
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to enjoy the music. Registration is $10 per category for adults, and free for youth contestants. Medals and cash prizes will be awarded. Registration will open at 8 a.m., with the competition continuing from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. For information and entry forms, visit www.sandiego fiddler.org/fiddlepickincontest. html. n
BOE Warns of Tax Scammers
he California State Board of Equalization (BOE) is warning Californians about tax-related phone scams after receiving multiple reports from taxpayers who received phone calls from someone impersonating a local police officer. The callers, who “spoofed” police department or BOE telephone numbers on caller ID, demanded immediate payment for a tax liability and threatened arrest. The false caller ID created the appearance that a legitimate party was calling. The BOE wants taxpayers to know this is not how they operate. State and federal tax agencies will send a notification in writing — not by phone. 18 Ramona Home Journal
“Taxpayers should never give any personal information or make a payment to anybody making such a call,” said Chairman Jerome E. Horton. If an amount is owed, taxpayers will receive a bill (a notice of determination or demand for immediate payment), which means they have a tax or fee amount due by the date indicated. If the full amount cannot be paid by the due date, contact the BOE to learn about payment plan options. “We take any and all efforts to defraud California taxpayers seriously and have launched an investigation into the complaints we’ve received so far,” said Vice Chair George Runner.
“If you’ve been contacted by someone who may be falsely claiming to represent a tax agency, please let us know immediately.” “Once the money is gone, it becomes harder to track down these criminals, who often operate outside of the United States,” said Board Member Diane L. Harkey. “If anyone receives a call or is unsure of a possible scam, my staff and I are here to provide immediate assistance.” Contact the BOE Customer Service Center Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., at 800-400-7115, except on state holidays. n
VMF Offers Sky Island Trail Hike Julian’s Volcan Mountain Foundation Education Coordinator Kathleen Beck will lead a 1.5-mile Sky Island Trail hike from 9 a.m. to noon on April 25. Hike organizers say the trail is an easy ascent that starts among ancient pines, oaks and firs, and finishes with 300-degree views of the county’s mountains and coast. The newly completed Sky Scope, designed by James Hubbell and built by Bill Porter, will offer views of the Volcan Mountain range, watersheds and regional peaks. On the drive up to the trailhead, there will be a stop at Ironside Springs, the headwaters of Santa Ysabel Creek, where there is a mixed conifer forest, similar to ones found in Northern California.
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Girls Scouts Host International Food Festival
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amona’s Girl Scouts have been busy planning their annual their International Food Festival, which will be held at Collier Park on April 25.The festival is scheduled to start at noon and conclude at 2 p.m., and typically attracts close to 200 attendees.
crafts will be on display, representing 14 different countries. Tasting tickets will be available for $5 per person, however tickets are free to any girls who are interested in joining Girl Scouts. “The festival was initially created by the World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides as an annual campaign to
The Girl Scouts’ International Food Festival is set for April 25.
With more than a dozen Scout troops participating, organizers hope to entice the community with a variety of foods and rich traditions. Each troop will have researched a chosen country, its unique culture and customs, and will present the information at the event. Food, traditional costumes and folk
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encourage our girls to think globally,” said Ramona Service Unit Registrar and event organizer Anne Marie Wilson. “This year, the theme for World thinking Day is ‘We can create peace through partnerships.’ Together, all of the world Girl Scouts will be gathering to discuss ways we can create peace.”
As added excitement, this event will also mark the 30th birthday of the Daisy Girl Scouts. There will be a special ceremony at noon to pin the newest Girl Scout members and to celebrate the Daisy birthday with song and cheer. “The community is invited to taste
and experience the world through the eyes of local Girl Scouts, to help us celebrate the power girls have to create partnerships and achieve their goals for the good of our future,” said Wilson. Call Wilson at 858-610-4461. n
Young Artists’ Work Displayed Sun Dog Art Studio hosted an inaugural Art Show for Kids in Ramona Library last month, featuring 13 artists from second to seventh grades who displayed more than 60 pieces. Among the works on exhibit were a Picassoinspired soft sculpture and an interpretation of Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” in mixed media. “Many smiling faces were captured on camera, as the guests browsed the room looking for their favorite artist’s work,” said art instructor Tomi Hayes, co-owner of the studio with Teal Young. The studio is located in From left, artists Katie Beals, Brooklyn Peterson and Bella Auten. Photo Courtesy of Sun Dog Art Studio Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church. n
Prepare Your Patch for PUMPKINS Ramona Home Journal’s annual “Pick of the Patch” pumpkin-growing contest is presented each fall, with impressive results! In addition to boasting rights, the top winners receive cash prizes. But don’t let the warm weather fool you! While it’s too soon to plant pumpkin seeds for the competition, home gardeners would be wise to make a few preparations ahead of time,
according to Tom Stephen, “Pick of the Patch” winner for the last two years. The growing season for a pumpkin to set on the vine and mature is an average of 80 days, he says. “That’s how you develop your schedule for planting.” Conditioning the soil early is a good first step. “An average bag of steer manure always helps,” he says. “You want the manure to be sprinkled down so it
Membership Drive Basket Winner Chosen
Friends of the Ramona Library announced that Renee Withrow is the winner of its recent membership drive gift basket drawing. Her name was selected from among all who joined or renewed their membership in the Friends group in March. Membership chair Cheryl Storey
reported that the group gained about 45 members during the four-week drive, bringing total membership to 173. With the cost to join ranging between $10 for senior members and $250 for lifetime membership, the organization raised $930. n
Pictured from left are Michael Voss of the Ramona Library, who selected the ticket; basket creator and Friends member Ann Moen; basket winner Renee Withrow; and Cheryl Storey, Friends membership chair. Photo by Darrel Kinney APRIL 23, 2015
completely decomposes. Don’t start the day before planting, or it will burn.” Chicken manure is also a good fertilizer, he says, and blends are available at nurseries. Last but not least, he says, “Pumpkins take a lot of water. Especially if you’re growing for a contest.” With proper planning and preparation, home gardeners will be ready to
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Defensible Space Inspections Begin Cal Fire and Ramona Fire inspectors have begun conducting defensible space inspections in Ramona and throughout San Diego County’s State Responsibility Area (SRA). San Diego County Ordinance 10147 requires homeowners living in the unincorporated areas of the county to maintain 100 feet of defensible space around structures. Inspectors will be educating residents and evaluating properties to make sure they are in compliance with state law. “Creating and maintaining defensible space is critical for the protection of homes,” said Cal Fire Battalion Chief and Ramona Fire Department Fire Marshal Steve Foster. “It has never been more critical to strengthen our fire prevention efforts in light of the elevated fire conditions we have been experiencing in San Diego County. We have increased our inspection staffing, and now we need the public to make sure they, too, are prepared for the increased fire risk due
to drought.” Here are some practices that can help prevent the loss of a home due to wildfire: • Maintain 100 feet of defensible space around structures • Clear pine needles and leaves from roofs, eaves and rain gutters • Trim branches six feet from the ground • Use trimming, mowing and power equipment before 10 a.m. • Landscape with fire-resistant and drought-tolerant plants • Remove branches away from roofs and chimneys • Keep wood piles and flammable materials at least 30 feet from the home • Use fire-ignition-resistant building materials For information about preparing for wildfires and defensible space, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org. n Ramona Home JournaL 19
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Among the information presented will be how to eliminate background noise, the difference between digital and analog hearing aids, invisible and phonecompatible aids, and the cost of devices. Seating is limited to 20 guests. RSVP to 760-743-5544. Hearing services are available in Ramona the first Friday of the month at Auditory Assistants, 1834 Main St., in the office of Dr. John Harper III. Escondido appointments are also available. n Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchisee Mike Stout cuts a ribbon to mark the store’s grand opening April 13. Pictured are his wife, Abi, who is director of training; children Olivia, Spencer and Eli; Ramona Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Robert Argyelan; State Senator Joel Anderson’s representative Alec Baron; Honorary Ramona Mayor Sharon Davis; and franchisee Neal Wichard and Bill Eigner.
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Ramona Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to welcome new members Rheynard and Mary Morgan of Ramona Locksmith. Photo by Darrel Kinney
Stout presents donation checks for $1,500 to Ramona Food and Clothes Closet, accepted by Jeff Funk, and Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center, received by Judy Beckett, Thad Clendenen and Julie Melia.
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GriefShare support program will begin May 11 at Mountain View Community Church, offering information and understanding to those who are dealing with the death of a loved one. The 13-week video seminar and
LOcal Club News Woman’s Club: Ramona Woman’s Club Ladybugs Garden Section will meet for a field trip to Schoolhouse Nursery on April 23 at 10. The club welcomes stained glass expert Meredith Hamlin to its May 7 meeting at 1 p.m. The Literary Section will meet May 11 at 1; Card Party is May 14 at 11:45; and the Ladybugs Garden Section planning meeting is May 11 at noon, and field trip to Hurlstones is May 28 at 10. Meetings are held at 524 Main St. Call President Karen Stangl at 760-788-6116 or visit www.ramonawomansclub.com. Republican Women:
Intermountain Republican Women Federated will present guest speaker San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob at the group’s April 28 meeting at 10:45 a.m. at the San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Rd. The group welcomes members, spouses and guests from Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel and surrounding areas. Contact 760-788-6342 or nfrazee34@cox.net.
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hen you need major medical help, you consult the appropriate medical expert. When you need legal advice, you consult an attorney. When your car won’t start, you call your mechanic. Getting the right person for the job is generally a good idea. Whom do you talk to when you realize your kitchen is unhealthy? The symptoms have been there for years. If the lighting is terrible, the sink is worn out, the grout is crumbling, the faucet leaks, the cabinets are coming apart, and the finish is chipping off, it may be time to talk to an expert. Since you probably have never faced this problem before, whom can you turn to? Kitchen Barn is the right answer, and we are right here in downtown Ramona. Take a moment to stop by our Kitchen Showroom and Design Center. We have lots of informative product displays, including a fully functional chef’s kitchen. We have many years of experience helping people fix their worn out kitchens, and many success stories and local references. We offer
a wide variety of products and services that we can customize to suit your needs. We are a family-owned business and take great pleasure in helping people recapture the fun of owning a modern, well-designed and efficient kitchen. Most importantly, our goal is to make it a pleasant experience along the way. If you prefer, we can come to you. We offer a FREE, no-obligation kitchen review and consultation. We will lay out the options available to you. Just call to arrange an appointment. It should be comforting to know that there is a local resource you can turn to when your kitchen needs an overhaul. Call or stop by soon! Featuring: &
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Friends Roll the Dice for 25 Years
hen Sue Vargo moved to Ramona in 1987, she didn’t yet have any friends in the area. She really
and know that these women will have your back and are there for you, no matter what.” In January of 1990, Vargo enrolled her daughter, Holly, at Busy Bee
Bunco group members, back row from left, are Angie Macias, Joanna Mellecker, Kathleen Nowakowski, Catheren Murray and Laurie Ivers. In the front row is newer member Pam Thomsen and regular members Cevin Poortinga, Tammy Muren, Sue Vargo, Ann Nichols, Debbie Wenberg and Lorri Reives. Not pictured is Carlene Butler. Photo by Dean Vargo
missed the group of Spring Valley-area ladies she had played bunco with prior to her move. Her hope was to connect with other moms and form some new friendships here. “Bunco is like a sisterhood,” Vargo explained. “You may only see each other once a month, but it’s a time to let your hair down and laugh and talk about things that you wouldn’t talk about with men around. You share stories about raising kids, you talk about life’s joys and struggles, share recipes, laugh and cry,
Preschool and met the school’s director, Catheren Murray. “Sue and I quickly became friends,” said Murray. “She told me that when she had 11 friends up in Ramona, she wanted to start up a bunco group. She found a group of ladies rather quickly, and now we meet monthly at each of our homes. We each choose a month, provide the dinner, and buy prizes for the winners.” What is the secret to finding a group of friends that spans over your lifetime?
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“We all just get along so well,” said Murray. “I have been friends with Angie Macias in the group since we were both in the second grade at Ramona Elementary School. I went to grade school with Laurie Ivers, and Cevin Poortinga. Carlene Butler, also a longtime member, is my sister-in-law.” Kathleen Nowakowski met Murray when her three children were preschool students, and now she is a teacher’s aide at the preschool. “Then Angie, Laurie and I all graduated together from Ramona High School back in 1977,” Murray added. Through the years, members have shared many personal milestones,
including births, adoptions and the arrival of about 20 grandchildren so far. “I don’t think we’ve ever missed a month of getting together to play,” said Murray. “We even had Tammy Muren come just days after having her son.” Vargo agreed. “We enjoy each other’s company and have developed some very strong bonds amongst us. “When my Aunt Betty passed, these ladies were all there for me. Whenever someone needed help after a surgery or a crisis in their family, these ladies organized meals and offered assistance in every way you can imagine.” n
Tour Highlights Artists’ Studios Ramona Open Studios Tour on April 11 and 12 featured 21 artists at 14 studios. Among them were silk painter
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Irma Pina-Garner and pencil and pastel artist Lori Sutherland. n
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All who attend are welcome to participate in the free seed and bulb swap booth, where people may bring one and take one. There will be also be a wide variety of vendors offering unique items, and kettle corn sales throughout the day. New this year will be a Kidz Zone area, with complimentary face painting and a free seed planting station. “We’re trying to encourage kids to grow things,” said club co-president Ramona Valencia.
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