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Miss Ramona Pageant Marks 56th Year By Ruth Lepper
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he 56th Annual Miss Ramona Pageant gets under way April 12 when the new queen and her court will be crowned in a ceremony at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center (ROCC).There are four contestants this year vying for the coveted title of Miss Ramona 2014, and 12 younger girls seeking to become Teen Miss Ramona 2014. Contestants will be working for points from a panel of three judges for each title in the categories of evening gowns, casual wear, interviews, onstage presentations, final questions and “historical golden nuggets” on the history of Ramona. There also will be a speech competition where the girls will talk about themselves. The selected queens will serve as ambassadors for the community for one year, representing Ramona at the San Diego County Fair and numerous other events around the county. They also will be in attendance at many local events, showing up whenever their presence is requested. “This is an ambassador program, not
Back row from left are Taylor Davis and Ciara Webb-Martin, Teen Miss Ramona candidates; Brenna Brean, Miss Ramona candidate; Lucia Hernandez and Brooke Hurtado, Teen; and Courtney Ford, Miss. Middle row, Andrea Proctor, Miss; Samanda Ceballos, Teen; Chersten Sandvik, Miss; and Samantha Laws and Karissa Brown, Teen. Front row, Aixa Cedillo and Jordan McEntee, Teen; Miss Ramona 2013 Briana Abarca; Teen MissRamona 2013 Shannon Singleton; and Shannon Huff and Megan McLellen, Teen. Not pictured, Elizabeth Photo by Carol Kinney Bowersox, Teen.
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a beauty contest,” pageant director Jill Fleming said. “They will be representing the community and doing public relations for the town.” Fundraisers in which the queens will be involved include Boys & Girls Club in Ramona, the Susan G. Komen breast cancer awareness three-day walk, and Ramona Community Library, among others that will take place during the coming year. The theme for this year’s pageant is Mardi Gras. Contestants will be escorted on stage by their fathers. To keep with the theme, each girl will be carrying a mask she has made to match her gown. Outgoing queens — Miss Ramona Brianna Abarca and Teen Miss Ramona Shannon Singleton — will crown the winners. The new Miss Ramona will receive a
$600 scholarship, and Teen Miss Ramona, a $400 scholarship. There also will be a princess selected for each queen and awards presented for outstanding speech, essay and interview; Miss Congeniality; and People’s Choice. Contestants for Miss Ramona are, in alphabetical order, Brenna Brean, Courtney Ford, Andrea Proctor and Chersten Sandvik. Teen Miss Ramona contestants are Elizabeth Bowersox, Karissa Brown, Samanda Ceballos, Aixa Cedillo, Taylor Davis, Lucia Hernandez, Shannon Huff, Brooke Hurtado, Samantha Laws, Jordan McEntee, Megan McLellen and Ciara Webb-Martin. Gates will open at 6 p.m., and the ceremony will begin at 6:30. Tickets are $10, available at the gate. ROCC is located at 421 Aqua Ln., at the fairgrounds. n
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Left, a mammoth collection of boulders forms what has been dubbed “Eagle Rock.” Below, a sign posted at the backside of the Eagle Rock entry point identifies where the Pacific Crest Trail Photos by Tracy Rolling continues.
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hough it never stretched its wings and soared over Julian, Ramona, or any part of the backcountry, the eagle has landed. Speculated to have been carved over many centuries, the rock formation affectionately known as Eagle Rock earned its name because of its majestic resemblance to an eagle. It is said to have been engraved by natural elements, including wind, water and other processes of erosion. But the striking resemblance to an iconic bird of prey is nothing shy of eerie. While it’s situated just a few miles southeast of Warner Springs, it
technically belongs to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which vertically spans the U.S. continent from the Mexican border to Canada. During the spring months, thousands of hikers will trek north, many of them making a point to visit these bulky boulders along the way. And just as hard as it is to track down any part of the rock’s history, so, too, does it require perseverance for hikers attempting to get a glimpse of the symbolic sight. Temecula resident Wendy Carter heard about the rock from coworkers a few years ago. She has hiked to it several times since and brought her daughter Alexis and her daughter’s boyfriend,
Matthew Bustamante, to see the phenomenon for themselves. “It’s amazing!” she said, adding that it took them a couple of hours to reach the rock, and without determination and adequate supplies, such as water and proper foot attire, it can be very challenging. Local access can be found through the south side of the Warner Springs fire station off Highway 79, approximately one mile south of town. Parking is limited, with a few unmarked spots along the west side of Highway 79 near a PCT sign or in a small shaded lot north of the fire station.
Though there is little published about the trail, what information is available has some discrepancies. One source gauges the degree of difficulty as easy, lists the distance as three miles total, and says that signage is visible throughout. In truth, it is closer to six miles round trip, and should not be considered an easy hike. While it appears as a well-worn path, it is not well marked. There are several trails that branch off in different directions and even a few cattle gates. The topography varies throughout the hike. One moment you will be strolling under a canopy of oak trees beside a creek bed, and the next, you are sauntering aside rolling meadows and a massive open space. Although most of the footpath is dense sand, there are a few rocky places but little change in elevation. Wildlife is prevalent year-round, including wild turkeys, mule deer and coyotes, and small creatures, such as rabbits, squirrels and reptiles. Even though several roadways can be spotted nearby and in the far-off distance, there are no legal access points from these private roads. They are lined with fences, and in some places barbwire stops unwanted visitors. The scenery is breathtaking, and with every twist and turn of the path, new points of interest can be spotted. Peripheral views of Lake Henshaw can be seen on the backside of the trail, but it’s really the slanted flipside of the eagle, directly ahead, that indicates not only is the eagle near, but the eagle has landed. n
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t’s time for the annual gathering of the Jellicle cats, and what better place to join in the festivities than at San Diego Musical Theatre. It is a fantastic production sure to give any touring company a run for its money. The story, set in a junkyard, is based on a book of poetry by T.S. Eliot titled “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Serving Ramona and the Backcountry Since 1983 Cats,” all told in song and Emergency Assistance Programs • Community grants dance. It’s the Medical Equipment Loan Program • Scholarships • Volunteering night of the Jellicle Ball, when Old Deuteronomy Brand New and Gently Used Items will select one cat to ascend on a journey to Shop • Donate • Volunteer a new life. Dancing cats? There’s nothing like ts o it. Kudus to o e! ZB choreographer VO Onlin Janet Renslow ld
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for her utterly fantastic dance numbers. The tap dancing alone is phenomenal. Director James Vasquez has done an outstanding job with the 22 felines — many in their debut performances at this theater — starring Kurt Norby as Old Deuteronomy and Debbie Prutsman as Grizabella. An exceptional number by Dylan Hoffinger as Mr. Mistoffelees is brilliantly performed. Cody Walker’s Munkastrap is a pure delight. Justin Ray’s Rum Tum Tugger couldn’t be better. The same for Jeffrey Scott Parson’s Skimbleshanks. While donning cat costumes,
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coordinated by Janet Pitcher, and makeup that would make it hard to be recognized by their own mothers, the actors have more than enough energy and agility to bring out the personas of each and every cat. Musical director Don LeMaster keeps the 16-piece orchestra at bay under the stage. Lighting design by Matthew Novotny adds to the junkyard ambiance. Performances at North Park Theatre continue through April 6, with tickets ranging from $20 to $56 and discounts for children, seniors and groups. The theater is located at 2891 University Ave. in San Diego. n
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f you’ve ever wondered what an artist’s studio looks like, satisfy your curiosity during Ramona Open Studios Tour April 12 and 13, when local artists open their doors to the public.
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“Art is bought and sold in many ways,” says tour organizer Judy Nachazel. “Through galleries, over the Internet, at art fairs or from artists who participate in an open studio juried event like the Ramona Open Studios Tour, now in its 11th year.” The tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Easter Egg Hunt to Benefit Relay for Life An Easter Egg Hunt for ages 3 to 11 will be held Sunday, April 6, at Mountain Valley Ranch, 842 Highway 78. The egg hunt, from 1 to 3 p.m., will also feature photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, a silent auction and more. Baskets will be available for purchase. Call 760-315-2274 for Easter Egg
Hunt information. The charity event is being held to raise funds for the Ramona Relay for Life American Cancer Society benefit, to be held April 12 at Wilson Stadium, 720 Ninth St. For Relay for Life information, visit www.relayforlife.com/ramonaca. n
Easter Craft Fest and Auction RLS Christian Day School will host a Ramona Easter Craft Fest and silent auction April 5 at 520 16th St. The event will feature more than 60 booths offering handcrafts, activities and food from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children age 10 and under can participate in an organized Easter game. All participants will receive a Cold Stone Creamery prize certificate, redeemable at
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Garden Tour to Feature ‘Blooms, Boulders and Birds’
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amona Garden Club’s “Blooms, Boulders and Birds” garden tour will
showcase four select gardens April 26.The tour is part of the club’s famous annual Garden
Tour and Plant Sale. The self-guided garden tour is a popular local springtime event. The four gardens include the growing grounds for a major Rancho Santa Fe nursery, with mountain views and a variety of low-water-use plants such as cactus and agaves; a half-acre yard packed with plants and whimsical garden art; a 4.5-acre property with meandering paths and rock-lined creek beds; and a 10-acre garden, formerly a working horse ranch and now home to 60 established trees, 70 rose bushes, fruit trees and more. Two locations showcase native plants, two will have artists working on-site, one strives to be earth-friendly, and another offers a vintage Jaguar museum disguised as a garage. Tickets are not needed for a tour of the Labyrinth:
A Community Garden for Ramona at St. Mary’s-In-TheValley Episcopal Church. The Labyrinth seeks to fill the community’s need for garden space for those who have none. Tickets are $20, available at the plant sale and in advance at Sun Valley Florist, 677 Main St.; Packards Coffee Shop, 680 Main St.; and Ransom Brothers True Value, 1441 Main St. The giant plant sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ramona Library parking lot, 1275 Main St., offering an assortment of decorative planters, potted plants and vegetables. Among the items at this year’s
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Water Board Director Claims Being ‘Humiliated, Embarrassed and Harassed’ By Ruth Lepper
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fter commenting about being “humiliated and embarrassed and harassed” at the previous water board meeting, Director Rex Schildhouse abruptly walked out toward the end of the March 11 meeting. He had also left the Feb. 25 meeting without staying until the end. The other directors at the Feb. 25 meeting claimed that Schildhouse was not familiar with the duties of Ramona Municipal Water District board members. Directors nixed an idea that a public workshop be scheduled but suggested personal tutoring be made available if a director should request it. Schildhouse was elected to the board in November 2012 to represent an area in San Diego Country Estates. He also serves as the board treasurer. During the March 11 meeting, Schildhouse answered “not voting” whenever a motion came before the board. He also
said he was resigning from his duties as a board member but not resigning from the board. He presented board members with 45 pages of documents, calling them “my second bunch of my director’s comments.” During his comments, Schildhouse often called Board President Darrell Beck “a liar” and referred to attacks by “Beck and the boys.” “This is not going to be a very efficient meeting if we have one director walking out of here because he thinks I’m a liar,” Beck said. Beck later appointed an ad hoc committee to discuss ways to better explain to Schildhouse the role of a director and how to avoid any confusion with a director’s inability to understand. During the business part of the board meeting, the directors approved the budget calendar for the 2014-15 fiscal year. Budget workshops for the board were set to take place on March 25 and April 8. Mailers will be sent to voters the week of May 5. A public hearing with
anticipated approval of the budget will be scheduled for June 24. The board awarded contracts for the purchase of a replacement motor for the Poway Pump Station and also to purchase a replacement pump. In other action, the board approved minor changes in language in sections of the legislative code. All action items were approved with directors George Foote, Joe Zenovic and Beck voting in favor, and Schildhouse stating, “not voting.” Director Kit Kesinger was absent and has not attended a board meeting in more than a year. Cal Fire District Battalion Chief Burke Kremensky told the board of plans for local firefighters to participate in the “Fill the Boot” campaign on March 13 to help raise funds for the San Diego Burn Institute’s “Camp Beyond the Scars” program. The three stations raised $3,300 in onehour’s time. n
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Ramona Unified School District has named Matt Filson its 2014-15 Teacher of the Year. Filson has taught in the district since 1996, and has been at Mount Woodson Elementary School since 2000. Pictured are, from left, Assistant Superintendent Tony Newman, School Board Member Kim Lasley, Filson, Superintendent Robert Graeff and Senior
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ee H. Pinkard passed away on Feb. 26, 2014, due to complications of pneumonia. He would have been 95 in April. Lee was born on his family’s ranch near Shangri-La with the assistance of Dr. Hildreth, a wellknown backcountry doctor. He graduated from Ramona High School in the class of 1937. Except for a oneyear stay in Seattle in the early 1940s, he lived in Ramona his entire life. Lee H. Pinkard In his younger days, Photo Courtesy of Lancey Wilson he raced jalopies at Balboa Stadium. In later years, he spent most of his time gardening and tending to his orange grove that overlooked Ramona, his favorite place. He is remembered as a very hard worker, often holding down two jobs at a time. He was a movie projectionist, an auto mechanic, a TV repairman, and he worked in commercial refrigeration for large companies in El Cajon and Ramona. Lee could fix anything. He worked well into his 80s, repairing and installing equipment for local residents, restaurants and businesses. Lee was a passionate supporter of Ramona High School sports, especially basketball. During the 1980s and ‘90s, he
and Mary Kay, his wife of 45 years, attended every game, home and away, cheering for both the girls’ and boys’ teams. They were honored by the Ramona High School basketball program as Fans of the Year for the 1987-88 and 1998-99 seasons. He was an avid sportsman and gun collector and an active member of the Ramona Sportsman Club. He looked forward to hitting the road with friends on deerhunting and camping trips to the White Mountains of Arizona, Northern California and Colorado. If he visited an area once, he could remember every detail about it, and he especially enjoyed talking about his traveling adventures. Lee and Mary Kay were very involved in fundraising for the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, where Mary Kay served as secretary for more than 20 years. The two spent countless volunteer hours helping with the Ramona Rodeo and parade, golf tournaments and Chamber of Commerce Mixers. Lee loved to dance! If an event involved live music, he was always the first on the dance floor. Upon Mary Kay’s death in June of 2012, Lee took great pride in donating her collection of turkey feather costumes, historical photographs, and other Ramona memorabilia to the Ramona Town Hall. Lee is survived by a brother, James Buell Pinkard, who turned 100 years old in January and lives in Springfield, Ore.; stepdaughters Markay Schroeder of Encinitas
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By Ruth Lepper
Doug Hood Leaves Behind Family, Friends and a Passion for an Old Truck was eager to talk to anyone who stopped by to check it out. “He didn’t actually show it, but would talk to people about it,” another friend, Vickie Stalker, said. “He would share the history of the truck.” She also mentioned the Utah trip was a top priority for Hood and how excited
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o say that Doug Hood is survived by his truck would not be an understatement. Hood had a passion for his old truck — a 1932 Ford pickup commonly known as a “Deuce.” He pursued the truck for a decade before the owner finally agreed to sell it.That was in the early 1990s. For the next several years, Hood devoted countless hours restoring the truck to its hot rod status. “It’s such a piece of history,” his close friend, Cal Rothe, said. “It had been parked outside a hot rod shop in Los Angeles.” Hood, 51, passed away March 18 following complications from ongoing health problems. A celebration of life was held in his memory March 22 at Ramona Outdoor Community Center, where a large crowd gathered, many arriving in their hot rods, classic cars and trucks in honor of their friend. Hood’s truck was parked in the pavilion, adorned with a floral arrangement, his familiar jacket and hats, photos and other memorabilia. Hood traveled to many hot rod events, often towing his truck by trailer and at other times driving it to the various locations. During the restoration process, Hood researched the history of his truck and was able to track down the owner who
Above, Doug Hood’s 50th birthday celebration in 2012, with his sister, Diana Sue Prida, and father, Photo by Vickie Stalker Gary Hood. Right, Hood’s memorial service. Photo by Ruth Lepper
had done the original work of turning the truck into a hot rod. After contacting him, Hood drove the truck to Arizona to show off his handiwork and to let the man know the truck was still around and running. One of the favorite trips with the truck that Rothe related was going to El Mirage, near Bakersfield. “He drove it there; he was not afraid to drive it long distances,” Rothe said. Another trip was in 2012, to the Bonneville Salt Flats Land Speed Races in Utah. Hood did not race the truck but
he was when he finally drove onto the Salt Flats. “It was very high on his bucket list,” she said. The truck, painted primer brown and weighing in at 2,200 pounds, sports a 327 Chevrolet engine.
“It was very stylish and very fast,” said Rothe, who was in charge of making sure the truck was always in good mechanical shape for Hood. “I kept it running.” Hood was an active member of The Over the Hill Gang and San Diego Roadster Club. He also belonged to a Bible study at a men’s fellowship group. Born May 5, 1962, in Marshalltown, Iowa, Hood grew up in Poway, graduating from Poway High School in 1981. He was an Eagle Scout. Hood moved to Ramona soon after graduation. He had worked for a trucking company and also had his own hauling business over the years. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Gary E. and Lyn Hood, of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; his mother, Doris M. Patterson, and brother, David Hood, both of Poway; sister Diana Sue Prida, of Rancho Penasquitos; nephew Benjamin Hood, of Poway; nephew and niece Wade and Sarah Wilcox, of San Diego; uncle, Dennis Hood, of Washington; and aunt, Kattie Knudson, of Iowa. n
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D’Carlos Reopens to Fanfare By Jim Evans
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’Carlos, one of Ramona’s most respected restaurants for more than 37 years, reopened its doors to wide acclaim with a “soft” opening on March 21 after two weeks of graduated renovations.The restaurant was closed for several days to complete the major remodel inside and out. A formal media fete will take place sometime in April. Passersby immediately noticed something different when they spotted the impressive newly-designed freestanding sign in the parking lot that strongly suggested something even more extraordinary inside — and they were right. Owner Lin Carnevale was determined to give her restaurant a major makeover. In fact, it was more like a metamorphosis, and the results have been truly remarkable. Patrons are delighted with the changes, including a softer, earthtone interior decor, new lighting, new upholstery, new tile floor, unique appointments, and a completely remodeled patio area with — for the first time — all-season accessibility. In addition to major cosmetic changes, each room has been designated a theme reflecting the community’s equine and wine-making interests, represented by donated local artifacts. A new menu is in the works, and still more physical improvements will continue to delight patrons in the
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coming days as everything moves toward completion. Carnevale’s ambition was not to simply maintain the reputation of D’Carlos as an outstanding eatery, but to take it to new heights as a major destination for visitors, too. Ramona resident Jacquie Evans of Redesigning Places ‘n Spaces was commissioned to lead the transformation and create an entirely new look and feel to the establishment to help realize Carnevale’s dream. D’Carlos — a new face with a familiar name. Stop by 1347 Main St., call 760-789-4340 or visit www.dcarlos ramona.com/restaraunt.html. n
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Bluegrass & Old West Fest ‘A Humdinger of a Show’
By Annette Williams
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his year’s Ramona Bluegrass & Old West Fest promises “a humdinger of a two-day show,” with new things in store for the May 3 and 4 event. “We have more bands this year. Three stages — they don’t stop!” says Chris Anderson, event co-chair and co-founder with Rob Lewallen. “When one band ends, the next one starts. We don’t have intermission, they just go. And don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes for Saturday night.” More than 25 groups and performers are set to appear, including Hot Club of Cow Town; Bluegrass, Etc.; James Reams & the Barnstormers; Lonesome Otis; Bluegrass Brethren; Windy Ridge; Chris Stuart and Janet Beazley; Hay Dudes; High Mountain Road; Mohavi Soul; Virtual Strangers; Chris Clarke & Plow; Prairie Sky; Shirthouse Band; Judy Taylor and her Wild West Show; Lacemakers; The Moves; Taildraggers; Next Generation Band; Ridge Runners; Cowboy Angels; Pony Tales; Sunnyside Strings; and Gabe Hanson. There will be music workshops, where those who play may bring their own instruments and singers can learn about harmonizing; a Kid’s Korner with face painting; food vendors, including one that will serve barbecue; merchandise
vendors; a hands-on display of bluegrass instruments; and fireside storytelling at the pavilion fireplace after the music dies down. “One workshop we want to get the word out on is with a stand-up slap bass artist with a phenomenal style of slap bass. He’s with Hot Club of Cow Town.” Anderson adds that members of several different bands will lead workshops and “teach you how to pick a lick.” In addition, she says, “There will be spontaneous jam sessions in the camping area, parking lot and in the venue.” The festival will have a greater focus on Old West history this year, including an encampment near the entrance with mountain men and a Civil War-era setting, saloon, prairie schooner and cowboys, accompanied by music from the 1700s and 1800s on a nearby stage. Local students will have an advance opportunity to immerse themselves in Western culture, which will be incorporated into their curriculum. “We’ve doubled the amount of encampments in the Old West site,” says Anderson. “The best part is we’ve worked with the schools in Ramona, and every fifth- and sixth-grader is going to come and view the encampments with their schools on Thursday and Friday, encountering all the different reenactments.”
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ixth-grade-camp is something most adults remember fondly from their childhood. Lucas Carlson, a student in Debi Jennings’ Hanson Elementary School class, was recently awarded a scholarship to sixth-grade camp from the Outdoor Education Scholarship Program. Carlson was one of 15 scholarship recipients honored by the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) during a ceremony in late March. “Nearly 3,000 essays were written,” said Music Watson, SDCOE Chief Communications Officer. “The process is, fifth-grade teachers are invited to have their classes write an essay about a connection they have made with nature. Each teacher selects two essays, which are then sent to judging at the county level. “This year, about 180 essays were scored by head teachers at Cuyamaca Outdoor School against a rubric, and the top 15 were selected,” added Watson. The award is a full-ride scholarship to camp the following year. The value of the scholarship this year is $306, and each is paid for with money endowed by the late William E. Van Arsdale, past director of SDCOE’s Outdoor Education program. “To celebrate nature, outdoor education and these creative students, we’re going to feature three of their essays each day this week on the SDCOE website, www.sdcoe.net,” said Watson. According to the Outdoor Education
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How to Get Fuller Hair this Season
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will help set the style. • Be gentle when styling. Frequent use of chemical styling products or heated appliances can weaken or damage the hair, causing it to break or fall out. This can only add to thin, flat hair problems. Use heated styling appliances sparingly and be gentle on hair when brushing or washing and drying. • Experiment with a new cut. Fine or limp hair may benefit from a shorter, more layered haircut to improve volume and bounce. A stylist can recommend options that will fit with your face and hair goals. • Consider coloring your hair. Permanent color dyes may actually thicken your hair by expanding the cuticle layer in order to deposit color into the shaft or disperse the existing pigments. This can result in hair that feels thicker or moves differently after the coloring process. Be sure to follow the recommended time between coloring treatments or you may end up doing more harm than good. Many products and techniques can make hair more full, especially during a season when flat hair seems to be the norm. n
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Ransom Brothers Honored by True Value as ‘Best Hardware Store in Town’
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he True Value Company honored 13 regional True Value hardware stores as winners of its seventh annual Best Hardware Store in Town international recognition program. Mother and son, Joanne and Jimmy Gilchriest, who co-own Ransom Brothers True Value, were among the winning retailers in the spotlight at True Value’s 2014 Spring & Rental Reunion, held in February in Atlanta. “This is a very important award to win, because it lets our team know their efforts are being recognized and their hard work does not go unnoticed,” Jimmy Gilchriest said. “Of course, I feel we have one of the best True Values in the country, but I think it is important that our team knows we are one of the best True Values in the country. Our team definitely deserves the recognition, because they work so hard each and every day.” The Gilchriests’ prize-winning store, which opened in 2010
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at 1441 Main St., joined their B Street store, established in 1924. “Our employees are involved with every part of the customer experience from the second a customer walks into the store, including welcoming them, directing them to the right aisle, answering any questions they may have, and most importantly, making sure they leave our store with a smile,” Gilchriest said.
He also attributed the stores’ success to its relationship with the community. The store supports many local organizations, including the Ramona Outdoor Community Center, Eagle Scouts, Ramona High School, Ramona Senior Center, Ramona Rotary and the Ramona Chamber of Commerce. “We recognize our customers have the option to shop
LOcal Club News Garden Club Ramona Garden Club presents “Farmer Roy” Wilburn, who will talk about organic fruits and vegetables at the April 9 meeting. The club meets the second Wednesday at noon at Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St. Call 760-787-0087 or visit www.ramona gardenclub.com. The club’s annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale is set for April 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour tickets are available at the plant sale at the Ramona Library parking lot, 1275 Main St. The club is accepting grant applications from nonprofit and educational organizations located in and near Ramona. Objectives of those seeking grant money should be to encourage further interest in horticulture and agriculture. Each application will be decided on its own merit; there are no deadlines. Download applications online at www.ramonagardenclub. com and mail to Ramona Garden Club, P.O. Box 1412, Ramona, CA 92065.
Woman’s Club Ramona Woman’s Club will present a Tea and Fashion Show April 10 at 11:30 a.m., with proceeds benefiting the scholarship fund. The club welcomes Pat Brown, Channel 10 weather anchor, who will talk about her “5 P’s to Success” at the April 3 meeting at 1 p.m. Literary Section is April 14 at 1 p.m. Ladybugs Garden Section will meet April 25 at 10 a.m. for a field trip to San Diego Museum of Art. Meetings are held at 524 Main St. Call President Jill McKenzie at 760-789-3596 or visit www.ramonawomansclub.com.
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elsewhere, and it has been their loyalty that has been a driving factor in why Ransom Brothers is one of Ramona’s oldest businesses,” Gilchriest said. “As a sign of our appreciation to the community that has supported us for all these years, we have always made it a priority to support many various community events.”
Pioneer Historical Society founder Guy B. Woodward, will present a history of American lanterns and bring samples of his work to the group’s April 15 potluck. The public is welcome to the meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Barnett Barn at 645 Main St. Those attending the potluck are asked to bring a main dish, salad or dessert for eight. Call 760-789-7644.
Art Guild Portrait artist Kazuaki Uehara will be the guest artist at Ramona Art Guild’s April 16 demonstration meeting at 7 p.m. at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. She will also lead a workshop April 19 at the library. Call 760-787-1962 or visit www.ramonaartguild.org.
Republican Women Intermountain Republican Women Federated will meet April 28, at 5:45 p.m., at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Guest speaker will be Ken Gosselin, a candidate for San Diego County Superior Court Judge. The group welcomes members, spouses and guests from Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel and surrounding areas. Contact 760-788-6342 or nfrazee34@cox.net.
San Vicente Valley Club The San Vicente Valley Club welcomes Donna Murdoch, who will bring her Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers Blaze and Koty to the April 30 meeting in the San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Rd. Reservations are due by the Friday before the meeting at the front desk or by calling Maxine McNamara 760-788-6189. Luncheon is open to the public; cost is $12. Social time begins at 11 a.m., followed by a short business meeting, lunch at noon and the program at 1 p.m. Visit www.sanvicentevalleyclub.org. n
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Volkswagen is reportedly reconsidering an entry into the U.S. pickup market, however executives still feel the company’s current Amarok model isn’t a good fit. The German automaker brought the Amarok to market five years ago, achieving apparent success across the globe but without attempting to take on General Motors and Ford in the U.S.
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Another Honor for Mario Mario Andretti, the world’s most recognized racecar driver, will be honored by the Road Racing Drivers Club at the RRDC Evening with Mario Andretti presented by Firestone in Long Beach on April 10, prior to the running of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Previous honorees were Dan Gurney, Parnelli Jones, Roger Penske, Jim Hall and Brian Redman. Andretti, named “Driver of the 20th Century” by the Associated Press, won 111 major events, including the Indianapolis and Daytona 500s, four national IndyCar championships, the Formula One World Championship, and was named Driver of the Year in three different decades —1960s through ’80s. n APRIL 2014
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etirement can be an exciting, active time of your life. But if you’re going to get the full benefits from your retirement years — which could last two, or even three, decades — you’ll need to have a vision for what you want to do. And to transform this vision into reality, you’ll need to take a “holistic” approach — one that involves a financial strategy, clear communications with family members and an awareness of the challenges that may stand in your way. To articulate and achieve your vision, ask yourself a series of questions, such as the following: • What do I want to do? When you retire, do you plan on traveling around the world? Purchasing a vacation home? Pursuing your hobbies? Or maybe you’re even thinking of opening a small business. Clearly, you have many options — and you’ll need to be aware that some choices are going to be more costly than others. If you
can identify how you want to spend your retirement years and then put a price tag on your goal — or at least come up with a pretty good estimate of how much money you’ll need each year — you can then create an appropriate investment strategy. Such a strategy will include both your need for growth — during your pre-retirement and retirement years — and your need for income, especially during your retirement years. Your investment strategy will also need to be based on your risk tolerance, family situation and time horizon — how many years you have until your retirement. • What roadblocks might I encounter? As you work to achieve your retirement vision, you may well encounter some roadblocks along the way. One significant roadblock is the amount of health care expenses you might face during retirement. Many people think Medicare will cover everything,
but that’s not the case — in fact, you could easily spend a few thousand dollars each year, out of pocket, for health care costs. And since these costs typically rise as you move further into retirement, you’ll need a reasonable portion of your assets to be allocated to investments with the potential for rising income. Even beyond normal health care costs, though, you’ll need to be aware that you could eventually need some type of long-term care, such as a stay in a nursing home or assistance from a home health aide. These costs can be enormous; to cope with them, you need to prepare well ahead of time, so you may want to consult with your financial advisor for possible solutions. • How can I protect my family? Your retirement vision can’t just involve yourself, or even just yourself and your spouse. To fully enjoy your retirement years, you’ll want to know that you are helping to protect your grown children from financial and emotional burdens that could fall on them should you become incapacitated in some way. Among the steps you might consider taking is establishing a durable power of attorney, which allows you to appoint
an agent to manage your financial affairs, make health care decisions or conduct other business for you during your incapacitation. Consult with your legal advisor about creating a durable power of attorney. You will find that having your retirement vision come to
fruition can be a great feeling. So, do whatever it takes to make it happen. n Patrick Meskell is a financial advisor for Edward Jones. He can be reached at 760-787-1113. Patrick Meskell’s office, 1425 Main Street, Ramona, is located in the Albertsons Center.
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Who Says it’s a Dog’s Life? By Johnny McDonald
Doggone it, why must we pick on old Fido when we use unfriendly expressions? Man’s best friend is probably sound asleep, not bothering anyone. But we’re obsessed about using his name in vain. Let’s start with the expression “dog days of summer” as a case in point. Old pooch is innocent as charged, but the expression refers to a sultry part of the summer associated with a period in which Sirius, the Dog Star, rises at the same time as the sun. Now why must movie critics refer to terrible movies as “dogs,” and usually accompany the review with a cartoon canine? Dalmatians, Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, Asta and Benji might object if they had a paw in the matter. Then, there’s sports. If athletes are not performing up to par, critics say they’re “dogging it.” Most dogs we’ve seen are eager to give chase — after balls, cars and kids. Bowser is even associated with the game of golf. Difficult right- and left-angled par fives are referred to as “doglegs.” Duffers yelp more than dogs, enough to make a Great Dane cry. You can continue on with such things as the “dog trot,”“dog watch” and “dogwood.” A dog is a domesticated carnivore, bred in a great many varieties. But he can’t live down the slang phrase “what a dog,” which is used to describe an ugly, boring or crude person, something worthless or of extremely poor quality. On the other hand, why do they refer to warplanes as being “in a dogfight.” Ever see dogs fly? Not unless it’s Snoopy. And you’ll know the pilots will be wearing dog tags. When you’re in trouble, you may be in the APRIL 2014
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Talking about “dog days” — when it comes to dry spells, the venerable Lake Cuyamaca historically has had its share. For decades, the lake battled from becoming a dust pit. A fishery there was once completely wiped out toward the end of World War II. It remained unused until the mid-1960s, when a new organization, the Lake Cuyamaca Recreation and Park District, was formed, creating a permanent infrastructure. A dike was built to create a smaller yet deeper lake, which could resist drought better. And it became a fisherman’s Shangri-La, a picturesque 110-acre lake open year-round.
And on the Seashore It’s a far piece from here to the shores, but we hear from Scripps Birch Aquarium that it’s grunion spawning season — time to scoop up a few. Aquarium personnel say it’s a must-see ocean adventure from April through mid-June, observing the mysterious grunion spawn on the beaches of La Jolla. On certain spring nights following high tides, hundreds of the small, silvery fish ride the waves onto shore for this remarkable mating ritual, which happens only in Southern California. n
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How to Protect Yourself Against Medicare ‘Gaps’ By David Sayen
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Many services covered by Original Medicare require co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles. You can purchase extra insurance to cover these “gaps” in Medicare. Such insurance is called Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap. Some Medigap policies also provide coverage that Original Medicare doesn’t, such as emergency care in a foreign country. You have to pay for Medigap yourself, and it’s sold through private insurance companies. You can buy it only if you have Original Medicare, not Medicare Advantage, which is managed care provided by private insurers. Every Medigap policy has to follow federal and state laws designed to protect you. Insurance companies can sell you only a “standardized” Medigap policy identified in most states by the letters A through N. Each standardized
policy must offer the same basic benefits, no matter which company sells it. So beware when you’re shopping for a Medigap policy: Cost is usually the only difference between Medigap policies with the same letter sold by different companies. And there can be big differences in how much different insurers charge for the same coverage. Some of the costs that Medigap policies often cover include Medicare Part A (hospital) coinsurance and hospital costs for up to 365 days after Medicare benefits run out; Medicare Part B (medical) coinsurance or co-pays; Part A hospice care coinsurance or co-pays; skilled nursing facility coinsurance; and Part A and Part B deductibles. Medigap policies generally don’t cover long-term care (as in a nursing home), vision or dental, hearing aids, eyeglasses and private‑duty nursing. The best time to buy a Medigap policy is during your Medigap open enrollment period. This period lasts for six months and begins on the first day of the month in which you’re 65 or older and enrolled in Medicare Part B. Why is this important? Because during open enrollment, an insurance company can’t refuse to sell you any Medigap policy it offers due to any health problems you may have. Nor can you be charged more based on your health status. In some cases, however, an insurer can refuse to cover your
out-of-pocket costs for preexisting health conditions for up to six months. After six months, the Medigap policy will cover the pre-existing condition. And remember, for Medicare‑covered services, Original Medicare will still cover the condition even if the Medigap policy won’t cover your out‑of‑pocket costs. But you’re responsible for the coinsurance or copayments. But keep in mind: • You must have Medicare Part A and Part B to buy a Medigap policy. • Plans E, H, I, and J are no longer for sale, but you can keep these plans if you already have one. • A Medigap policy only covers one person. If you and your spouse both want Medigap coverage, you must each buy a separate policy. • Any standardized Medigap policy is guaranteed renewable, even if you have health problems. This means the insurance company can’t cancel your policy as long as you pay the premium. Although some Medigap policies sold in the past cover prescription drugs, Medigap policies sold after Jan. 1, 2006, aren’t allowed to include prescription drug coverage. If you want such coverage, you can join a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, offered by private companies approved by Medicare. n David Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Trust Territories.You can get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
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Sam Telleson, center, is congratulated for his record 7,000 hours of service as a member of the Ramona Senior Volunteer Patrol. He is pictured with Sgt. Brent Strahm, left, and Volunteer Patrol Photo Courtesy of Bill Lawler Administrator Bill Hicks.
Did You Know? Though vaccines are usually associated with childhood or foreign travel, older adults may need certain vaccinations as they age. Even those who received immunizations as youngsters may need refresher doses or vaccinations tailored specifically to the over-50 crowd. Seniors are urged to talk to their doctors about certain vaccines. In addition to flu shots, there
are vaccinations that can help prevent other illnesses, such as pertussis (whooping cough), shingles, diphtheria/tetanus, and pneumonia. Shingles is a condition that affects those who had chickenpox as children, and can be quite painful. A vaccination is an easy way to avoid it. Many local pharmacies now offer on-site immunizations, saving people a trip to the doctor’s office. n
Community/Senior Center Activities Ramona Community/ Senior Center is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 434 Aqua Ln. Visit www.ramonaseniorcenter.com. The center will be closed April 18. Every Mon: Exercise 9 am; Lace/Crochet Class 9 am 2nd Mon: Fall & Fire Prevention 10:30 am 3rd Mon: Nutrition Advisory 1 pm 4th Mon: PEF Board Mtg. 1 pm Every Tues: Walking 8 am; Quilting 9 am; Yoga 9 am; Computer Class 10:30 am 1st Tues: Therapeutic Hand Massage 10 am
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Focus on Fitness More Muscle Lowers Your Risk of Death
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significantly improve your quality of life, too. Americans have been hungup on cardio workouts for decades, and, let’s face it, you always feel invigorated after working up a good sweat on the treadmill or elliptical, or even after a simple walk around the block. But resistance training to build and strengthen the muscles is even more important than
cardiovascular endurance as you grow older. After all, what is the likelihood that you are going to have to outrun a tornado or be chased by a bear (as if we could actually win either race anyway)? Your quality of life
becomes measured more by your ability (or inability) to get in and out of a chair (or off the toilet, as the case might be), to open up a jar of pickles, to bend over and pick up your grandchild, and to do things around the house without assistance — and to know that you still can when you have to. It might also reduce your risk of dying prematurely.
In a study published by the American Journal of Medicine and based on research at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine using data collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) III from thousands of people age 55 or older, researchers reported that the more muscle mass older Americans have, the less likely they are to die prematurely. Period. “In other words, the greater your muscle mass, the lower your risk of death,” said Dr. Arun Karlamangla, an associate professor in the geriatrics division at the Geffen School and the study’s co-author. “Thus, rather than worrying about weight or body mass index, we should be trying to maximize and maintain muscle mass.” Strong muscles don’t have to necessarily be big, but they won’t get strong without a little work. And it will be worth it. n
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ON MEMORY’S BACK TRAIL Bergman Family ~ Aguanga Pioneers By Darrell Beck
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acob Bergman (1832-94) was born in Darmstadt/Hessen, Germany. In his mid-teens he served as a farrier and blacksmith in the German Army. It’s believed he came to America about 1852, and enlisted in the U.S. Army at the Presidio in San Francisco in 1858, working as a farrier in Company B of the First Regiment of Cavalry. Army muster rolls place him at Fort Tejon, north of Los Angeles, from 1859 to 1861. On March 4, 1860, he married Phillipena Scherer (1837-1936) of Germany, who in 1858 at the age of 21 had sailed for San Francisco, going around Cape Horn on an arduous voyage lasting nearly a year. In late 1861, Bergman’s company went east to join in the Civil War, where he
was with General McClellan during the Peninsula Campaign. In 1862, he was wounded twice in battle and honorably discharged on July 3. In 1864, he was commissioned a First Lieutenant of Cavalry in the California Volunteers. After being discharged from the Army, Bergman and his family drifted south to Fort Yuma, where he signed on as a stage driver and mail rider on the old Butterfield Stage Road from Fort Yuma, across the southwest desert, through Carriso, Vallecito, Box Canyon, Warner, Oak Grove, Aguanga, Temecula and Laguna Grande (Elsinore), and on to Los Angeles. As the stage route was a busy place where almost all trade and immigrant travel in the southland took place, stage drivers crossed paths and were in constant contact with a great
many people and gained a vast amount of useful knowledge of the people and the region. While on the trail, Bergman met a German by the name of Joseph Gifthaller, who kept a station near the old Indian village of Aguanga, which means “dog place” in Luiseno. The
helped build up the region where he lived. He ran the Bergman stage station for the Banning and Tomlinson Stage lines for many years, served as postmaster for several years and was elected San Diego County Supervisor for two terms, starting in 1873, when Aguanga was still within the San Diego County border. Bergman remained at the ranch until his death in 1894, when the place became known simply as “Bergman.” The eight Bergman children were Henry Frederick, Caroline “Carrie” Carter, Mary Blanche Littlepage, Jacob W., Eli Curtis, Matilda Agnes Casner, James Fain and Lilly Katherine Beck. Henry, the eldest, 1863-1930, married Alice Irene Godfrey in
A view of Blair Valley shows the old Butterfield Trail in the background and a wagon track that deeply eroded the contour of Photo by Darrell Beck the hill in the foreground.
Butterfield Overland Mail had established a station in 1858, several miles to the west called “Tejunga Station.” Eventually it became known as “Gifthaller’s Ranch,” or simply “The Dutchman’s.” As Gifthaller was getting on in years and he trusted Bergman as a friend and partner, he decided to sell his ranch to Bergman in 1864, and died in 1867. Bergman brought his wife and three children, and five more children were born the ranch. Being civic minded and highly respected, Bergman
1886. They had three children: Harry H., Theda Irene Sailee Hayward and Orlando “Arlie.” Arlie Bergman married Annie Mendenhall of Palomar Mountain, and they took up land in Lost Valley, where they summer-pastured cattle for many years. Arlie was killed in 1948, when he was thrown from his horse. Harry H. Bergman, 1887-1968, engaged in the cattle business for many years and apparently became interested in archaeology, traveling into Mexico and amassing a magnificent collection of Indian artifacts, including
arrows, baskets and pottery. He also collected minerals, shells, butterflies, weapons, fossils, and stuffed animals and fish. In 1955, he hired Weir Brothers Adobe Construction Co. to build a large adobe home on the road between Aguanga and Anza that he turned into the Bergman Museum of Natural History. On its roof he had the contractor place a handmade dinosaur balancing on one foot on a soccer ball to draw attention. The structure was dedicated on Jan. 1, 1956, and was open to the public for many years. Today, it’s a private residence. In 1935, Harry recalled being shown two grooves in a great boulder, cut by the steel tires of stagecoaches east from the old Pauba stage station in Temecula. The grooves were engraved into a granite boulder at a narrow cut, where every coach had to take the same track. Bergman said his father “cherished these tracks. Every winter he covered them with earth, protecting them from the elements and deterring the weathering process as much as possible.” Bergman also noted that there were many places where the old Butterfield Trail was still visible, especially near Vallecitos and Blair Valley. He remembered the narrow cut at Box Canyon and the wheel ruts in the nearby rocky terrain. The ruts are still visible near State Route 79 at the summit of Dan Tripp Hill. Today, the Bergman station site is on the Twin Creek Stage Stop Ranch on Allmouth Road, just east of the Stagecoach Inn at 43851 Highway 79 in Aguanga. The ruins of the old wooden station building and ranch house are situated within a grove of trees. The small, private, fencedin Bergman Cemetery and the Jacob Bergman marker where Jacob and Phillipena are buried are nearby, on private property. n
Norvell Helps Sponsor Upcoming Rib Fest Stephanie Norvell, right, owner/broker of Town & Country Home Loans & Real Estate, presents a check for $500 to Pete Bakarich of the Ramona Senior Center Board of Directors. Norvell is a sponsor of the center’s upcoming Ramona Community Ninth Annual Rib Fest and a regular supporter of the organization. “I’m a big supporter of the Senior Center, so any donations I can contribute, I do,” said Norvell. “Hopefully, it will help feed some seniors.” This year’s Rib Fest is set for June 21 at Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln. Call 760-789-0440 for tickets. n Photo by Carol Kinney
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Annette Williams Phone: 760-788-8148 Fax: 760-788-8413 Email: News@RamonaJournal.com SCHEDULED AND ONGOING EVENTS Ramona Chamber of Commerce Mixer third Thurs. from 6-8 pm. $5/$10. 760-789-1311 Last Wednesday Workshops presented by Ramona Chamber of Commerce from 7:30-8:45 am at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Monthly through September. Business owners and employees register at 760-789-1311. Certified Farmers’ Market Sat. from 9-1 at 1855 Main St. 760-788-1924 Dos Picos County Park at 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd. Hikes, camping, science and nature walks and free Sat. events. 760-789-2220 kyle.icke@sdcounty.ca.gov Fun Riders Bike Club & Road Club meets Wed. and Fri. 760-271-1251 www.ramona funriders.org Guy B. Woodward Museum tours Thurs. and Fri. 1-3; Sat. and Sun. 1-4; and by appointment at 645 Main St. 760-789-7644 Ramona Library activities and enrichment programs Mon.-Sat. at 1275 Main St. Library Book Store open 10-4 Mon.-Sat., with sales the third Sat. 760-788-5270 Ramona Ramblers Senior Travel Club first Mon. at 1 pm at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-789-0440
San Diego Outback 4x4 Club second Wed. at 7 pm upstairs at 310 Ninth St. promotes responsible off-road use on public lands. 760-789-8294 Teen Creative Writing Thurs. at 4 at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. 760-788-5270 Palomar Health free and low-cost health education classes and screenings. 800-628-2880 www.palomarhealth.org/classes SERVICE CLUBS Ramona Rotary Club Tues. at noon at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Amber Ramirez, 760-789-0010 Kiwanis Club of Ramona Sat. at 7 am at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Kevin Bell, 760-476-7734 Soroptimist International business meetings the second Tues. at Casa Reveles, 724 Main St., and program meetings and potluck the fourth Tues. at members’ homes. 760-789-1334 BUSINESS NETWORKING Business Network Exchange Thurs. at 7 am at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. 760-504-6608 Ramona Real Estate Association (RREA) third Wed. at 4 for local networking and last Tues. at 8:30 for breakfast at Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St.,
Theresa Tynan, branch manager of Bay Equity Home Loans, was named a 2014 Five Star Mortgage Professional. “I’m thrilled and grateful to receive this honor, especially since it’s the result of feedback gathered from my clients,” Tynan said. “I love helping people Theresa Tynan purchase the home of their dreams, and because this has certainly been more challenging since the credit crisis, my expertise is even more valuable.” The award was based on the results with speakers on hot market issues. 760-787-3189 info@rrea.org www.RREA.org Ramona Trails Association first Wed. at 7 pm except Sept. and Dec. at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-443-0809 Ramona Valley Vineyard Association fourth Tues. at 6:30 pm at area locations. Elaine Lyttleton, 760-787-1102 SUPPORT GROUPS Alzheimer’s Support Group third Wed. at 10 am at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-787-0172 Back to Basics Ramona first Sat. at 9 am. Save money and become self-reliant. www.meetup. com/Back-to-Basics-Ramona CoDA (Co-Dependents Anonymous) Sat. from 5:30-6:45 pm at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. 760-755-8257
of a survey conducted by an independent research firm and a review by a blue-ribbon panel of local industry experts. Survey recipients were asked to evaluate mortgage professionals based on multiple criteria, including customer service, communication, finding the right loan, integrity, industry knowledge and overall satisfaction. Tynan serves clients in Ramona, La Mesa and parts of the East County and has more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage lending industry, including 12 years as a loan originator in San Diego County. She may be reached at 760-787-0111. n
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work with those at home is especially difficult when time is routinely lost to trivial matters or tasks that can be delegated to others. These time-consuming
tasks have a tendency to add up, but professionals rarely take note of the smaller details and distractions that cost them time. Start documenting your activities
to your colleagues more often, seeking their help on projects and offering your help in return. This can drastically cut back on the hours you spend at work, giving you more quality time at home. But you also can work with your family to free up more time. Assign tasks around the house so you aren’t doing chores during your time at home. Split cooking duties with your spouse, or even the kids if they’re old enough, and delegate other household tasks, as well. Such chores can be tackled while you’re at work, so the family can spend more time together each night and on weekends. • Stop emulating Atlas. In Greek mythology, Atlas was
on a daily basis, jotting down how each hour of your day is spent, both at home and at work. Do this for several weeks, and a pattern will likely develop, allowing you to see where you are wasting time and where you are being most efficient. When you sit down to examine your notes, look for ways to free up time without sacrificing the quality of your work or the quality of time you spend with your family. Don’t be afraid to make changes. • Don’t go it alone. Teamwork is important at home and around the office and can help overburdened professionals regain their work-life balance. If you tend to do everything yourself in the office, reach out
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Girl Scouts to Host International Food Festival By Lindsay Santa
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n conjunction with Girl Scouts World Thinking Day, local Scouts will host an International Food Festival on April 5. The special event will represent 11 countries, with each troop staffing a booth that features foods commonly served in their selected countries. “Our World Thinking Day theme is centered on world education,” said Anne Marie Wilson, service unit registrar and festival planner. “Barriers for education, quality of education, learning with Girl Scouts and education for life are also areas of focus.” The public is welcome to come to Collier Park, 626 E St., and learn about the featured countries while sampling cuisine from all around the world. The festival also provides an opportunity showcase some of
the activities and events that the Scouts participate in and organize locally. Girls who are interested may register to be a Girl Scout at the event. Nonprofit Give Clean Water, Inc., will also be present to speak about the Scouts’ recent clean water partnership in which several local troops participated in sending water filters and volunteers to Fiji. “Our service unit physically eliminated a barrier to water education for these families in Fiji, and we are so glad to have been able to help,” said Wilson. Tickets for the International Food Festival are 50 cents, with proceeds benefiting the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, to further their endeavors in key countries in conjunction with the United Nations. Contact registrarsu678@ gmail.com. n
Music Comes Alive for Barnett Students
Music Alive — Ramona has presented programs to Ramona’s six elementary schools for 15 years. As part of the series, Barnett Elementary School’s third- and fourth-grade students attended a performance on Feb. 25 by string musicians, from left, Pamela Stubbs, pianist; James
Kim Newcomer’s troop dressed in Laotian outfits. Photos by Kim Newcomer
Kristy Parker’s troop presents Canadian maple syrup and pancakes.
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Zagami, violin; and Andrew Stubbs, viola and cello. The focus was on folk songs and dances, and each instrument was demonstrated during the presentation. Next year the students will be introduced to either woodwinds or brass. n
Ramona Rotary Club honored its Students of the Month for February. Pictured are McKenzie Bryan of Ramona High School, center, with her mother, Beth Sanchez, left, and ASB advisor Mona Snodgrass.
From left are Mountain Valley Academy teacher Janet DeSantis and student Benet Landon, and Montecito High School student Marian Ruiz and teacher Christine Hill, with Rotarian Bob Murray. Photos by Carol Kinney
Kiwanis Club Supports College-Bound Students
The Kiwanis Club of Ramona donated a check for $500 to the Ramona High School College Access Program (CAP), formerly known as AVID. From left are teacher and advisor Carol Canfield and students Zirze Cordoba, Sonia Herrera, Alfredo Fuentes, Selina Guerrero, Bailee Photo Courtesy of Ramona Kiwanis Elizarraras and Kameron Beveridge. 28 Ramona Home Journal
Students of the Month for March were honored. From left are Mike Harrison from Representative Duncan Hunter’s office, Mountain Valley Academy student Holly Smith and teacher Carrie Tompkins, Montecito High School student Rachel Van Doren and teacher Erin O’Connor, Ramona High School Coach Dan Marshall and student Katherine Mauldin, with Rotarian Bob Murray. Photo by Amber Ramirez
APRIL 2014
Cracking Egg Myths in Time for Easter
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aster eggs are a centerpiece of many family traditions come Easter Sunday. Easter eggs symbolize fertility and rebirth to some, but many people associate Easter eggs with youngsters scouring the yard in search of treasure. Whether Easter eggs are associated with secular or religious beliefs, these colorful staples of Easter Sunday are an integral part of springtime holiday decor and celebrations. Certain misconceptions about Easter eggs have developed over time, and the following are some of the more common myths about Easter eggs that have made the rounds. Myth: Easter eggs are safe to eat after your egg hunt is over. Fact: Hard-boiled eggs generally remain safe to eat at room temperature for about two hours. If the temperature outside or indoors is very warm, the eggs should be eaten within one hour. People risk food-borne illnesses if they consume Easter eggs that have been left out for several hours or overnight. It is better to dispose of colored eggs after the annual egg hunt or at least keep hard-boiled eggs refrigerated until the hunt begins. Myth: It is unsafe to eat all dyed Easter eggs. Fact: Whether dyed eggs are safe or not depends on the type of dye used. Many kits use vegetable-based dyes that are food-safe. These same pigments are used in traditional food coloring. Even if the dye has penetrated beneath the shell, it should still be safe for consumption. Kits for blownout eggs may use dyes that are not food-safe. Also, people who are allergic to certain food dyes might want to avoid eating dyed eggs. Myth: Pastel-colored eggs have long-rooted religious significance. Fact: An Easter egg hunt is a tradition that originated with
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pagan spring festivals. But like many pagan practices, Easter egg hunting was eventually adopted by Christians and assigned religious significance. In the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ shed on the cross. The hard shell of the egg symbolizes the sealed Tomb of Christ for many. In A.D. 1610 under Pope Paul V, the Christian Church officially adopted the Easter egg custom that the eggs symbolize the resurrection. Myth: An Easter egg roll is an American tradition. Fact: In Germany, England and other countries, children
traditionally rolled eggs down hillsides at Easter. This practice may have initially symbolized the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christ’s tomb before his resurrection. When European immigrants arrived in North America, they brought these Easter egg traditions with them. One of the more popular Easter egg rolls of modern day takes place on the White House lawn, where children push an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon. Some say this tradition was established by Dolly Madison in 1814. Myth: A raw egg will stand on end during the spring equinox. Fact: It is believed that because the sun is equidistant from the south and north poles on the spring equinox, special gravitational forces apply on this day. These forces should make it possible to balance an egg on its end only on this day. However, eggs can be balanced at other times of the year. Perhaps instead of hiding eggs for Easter, families may choose to hold eggbalancing competitions. Easter eggs are a lasting tradition and one of the more popular symbols of the holiday. Although many myths surround Easter eggs, the truth is just waiting to be unhatched. n
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Salon Offers the Whole Kit and Caboodle at New Location By Jim Evans
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stylist and a manicurist. “We offer all the latest styles and meticulous cuts, hot shaves, eyelash extensions, permanent makeup, hair extensions, color, waxing, nails, and well, just about everything,” says Beatty. Beatty purchased the original Geoffrey’s at 780 Main St. more than 19 years ago from owner Geoffrey Last. “I was fortunate to meet and work with Geoffrey before he was diagnosed with AIDS and passed away shortly thereafter. I promised his mother that I would carry on his name, and I have kept that promise. This salon was his dream, but I believe that it has brought me here to help me achieve my dream, too.” Beatty has been a stylist for more than 38 years, and she still has the same passion as when she started doing her girlfriends’
Employees at the new combined Geoffrey’s and B Street Salon are, from bottom to top, Tess Beatty, Irene Beatty, Terry Arthur-Cruz, Charlene Lawler, Reva Board-Lopez, Patty Jo Morgart, August Lee Ayers, Gena Griffith, Jose Gonzalez, Ashley Dibelka, Debbie Dibelka, Photos by Jim Evans Debbie Gray and Daniel Morales.
hair in her bedroom as a freshman at Ramona High School. “My mom always wanted to do hair when she was younger,” says Beatty. “But her hands were full just trying to raise me and my 11 siblings and keeping our hair looking nice.” Has Beatty had any unusual requests at her salon over the years? “Let’s just say that I have had a few ‘different’ requests, but we will just let it go at that,” she chuckles. “But I enjoy every part of this business as it continues to change and grow. I have met some of the greatest people here whom I can now call my friends.” Geoffrey’s — where the tradition continues. Geoffrey’s is located at 850 Main St., Suites 101 and 102. Call 760-788-3711. n
Ramona Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cuttings Ramona Chamber of Commerce recently hosted ribbon cutting ceremonies welcoming new members and celebrating special events of current members.
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Barrett Cabinetworks Serving All San Diego County
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765-1445
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27943 Valley Center Rd. • Valley Center, CA 92082 Mobile: 760-497-0951 • Toll Free: 1-800-33-MOWER ken@powerlandequipment.com
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Sean Kinney
Certified Home Inspector
(808) 852-7769
kinney.inspections@gmail.com
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858-335-5350
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Y E A R S
CARPENTRY 780 Main Street, Ste. G Ramona
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“Where Quality Counts”
Owner /General Contractor Lic. #762250
760 789-5209
I Still Do Windows!
~ 25 Years experience ~
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Celebrating 25+ Years in the Construction Industry
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Are you ready to buy or sell a home? Call Me Today!! Good Old-Fashioned Personal Service!
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(760) 445-1270
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SMART HOUSE ESTATE
REMODELED – $388,800
Forever views. Butler’s pantry, gourmet kitchen, theater/media room, wet bar, solar electric system & water filtration throughout + more. MLS#140010637
Offering 3BR/2BA, 1655 esf. Dual pane windows, gourmet kitchen, covered porch, stainless steel appliances, 2 fireplaces. MLS#140008727
WEST END – $549,500
REMODELED – $31,800
WORKSHOP – $369,800
Located on 1.23 acres, gardens, lily pond, stream and two greenhouses. Detached guest house. Newer appliances. MLS#140010231
Move-in ready. Manufactured home in 55+ park. Offering 2BR/2BA, newer appliances. Inviting covered porch. MLS#140013007
Offering 3BR/2BA, 1630 esf., plantation shutters, vaulted ceilings, bay window, upgraded appliances, spacious family room. Rear double access. MLS#140011568
UPGRADES – $503,000
WORKSHOP 50’x24’ – $519,000
FOREVER VIEWS – $414,800
Offering 3+BR/4BA with 2898 esf. on 2.17 acres. Slate floors throughout, wood shutters, 2 fireplaces, oversized 3-car garage plus more. MLS#130013416
Remodeled 3BR/2BA on 2.78 acres. Slate walkway, wood stove, gourmet kitchen. Horse corrals with shelters + more. MLS#140010136
Remodeled. Offered 3BR/2BA with 2622 esf. on .54 acres. Forever views. Rustic designed residence. MLS#140010298
RANCHITA – $150,800
CORNER LOT – $689,000
WEST END – $215,000
Build your dream home today on this 40 acre parcel in Ranchita with panoramic views. MLS#140006676
Two legal parcels to be sold separately. Two sewer EDU’s. Seller May Carry with 25% down. Please call for more details. MLS#140007330
Begin your dream; home, grapes, horses etc. on this 10 acre parcel, of flat usable land zoned A70. MLS#140003036
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