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A Lifetime of Love

Local Umpire Closes in on 3,400 Games ~ Page 2 FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Yearbook Deadline Time at RHS ~ Page 6

RUSD Educators Honored ~ Page 18

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‘Yerrr Out!’

Local Umpire Closes in on 3,400 Games

Umpire Don Garvin gives the sign for Photos by Jim Evans “out.” By Jim Evans ~ the journal

amona resident Don Garvin didn’t set out to be an umpire. But after more than 30 years behind the plate, the veteran umpire is now closing in on 3,400 games — and counting. He’ll be the first one to say that it’s been quite a ride! “I played some ball in the ‘50s and then made the Navy baseball team at Point Mugu, California,” recalls Garvin. “I was at bat one day in April 1962, and the guy behind the plate actually called a strike on me when the ball bounced on the plate. I had not even swung the bat yet, but he still called it a strike. I

can remember that like it was yesterday and told myself at that time if I ever had the chance, I would show them how it’s done.” Garvin’s first umpiring gig was in 1963, when he was stationed with the Navy in Hawaii and was invited to officiate a Little League game. “I thought I was pretty much of an expert on the rules, but I found out rather quickly that I had no clue,” he says. “I made it through the game, but it piqued my imagination.” After leaving the Navy in 1964, Garvin went to work at Solar Turbines and was invited to join an industrial league with other employees from the company. He soon learned that the umpires who called the games were just regular, everyday people like himself. They were simply guys who had joined an umpire association and were hired by the teams to officiate their games. He played for five or six years and was convinced that he could officiate just as well as they did. “And make a little beer money doing it,” he chuckles. He joined an umpire association and quickly learned the rules and mechanics

of umpiring. Since then, he has umpired T-ball, Little League, PONY League, American Legion, Men’s Adult League, San Diego Minor League, college, and every level of high school baseball. For a few years, Garvin also officiated other sports, such as soccer, basketball and football.

“I felt that some of these sports had changed to the detriment of the kids who just want to play the game,” he opines. “I quit officiating other sports 25 years ago and decided to stick with baseball. Umpiring has not changed much for baseball, except for the intense

and competitive umpire school for the pros. If they are good enough, they are then hired for the minor leagues and evaluated every year, with the best being promoted up the minor league system.” Needless to say, Garvin has some tales to tell from his years as an umpire. “I was behind the plate at the 1996 High School All-Star Game at USD,” he remembers. “It’s always a fun game. The kids really play hard but have fun. While the pitcher was warming up, I talked to the catcher, Eric Munson of Mount Carmel, and asked him to go along with me on the first pitch. The pitcher was Adam Johnson of Torrey Pines, and he could really throw hard. “When the first batter came up, he said to me, ‘I hear this guy can really throw hard!’ I just smiled and said, ‘Yeah, not bad.’ I had asked Munson to call for a fastball earlier, so the kid stands in the batter’s box, and Johnson cranks back and lets loose with a 90-plus mph fastball right down the middle.” “POW!” “The ball smacks into the glove. I bellow out, ‘Strike!’ “The batter steps back and grins at me and says, ‘Wow, he can really bring it.

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Where was that pitch?’ “‘I have no idea, son,’ I replied. ‘It just sounded like a strike.’ “Everything was quiet for a second. And then, Munson started laughing hard — real hard — as did I. And the batter started laughing, too. No one else in the stadium had any idea what we were laughing about.” Garvin’s advice to readers who might want to get into umpiring? “The best bet is to get into a local umpire association and get some experience. The locals will give you the opportunity to learn a lot and be somewhat ready for the intense pro school. But you never stop learning. Even with almost 3,400 ball games under my belt, I still try to learn from each and every game. “If I had to do it all over again, I might have tried to go into the pro ranks,” he reflects. Garvin retired from Solar Turbines in 2004 as a senior liaison engineer. After a few months of idle time — with some umpiring on the side — he opened the tool section of The Home Depot on Scripps Poway Parkway before retiring for good three years later. To add to that, he also coached his daughter in softball, basketball, and 4-H swine and group horse, and coached his son in baseball, basketball, soccer and football. He took some time off from umpiring in 2008 to care for his wife who was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. She quietly passed away at home in December 2012. He has since returned to active umpiring with no

RUSD Educators Honored

Ramona High School math teacher Cori McDonald, center, and Montecito High School counselor/psychologist Mayra Vasquez, left, were nominated as Educators of the Year for Region 9 of the California League of High Schools. Olive Peirce Middle School science teacher Erica Reynolds, right, was nominated as Educator of the Year for Region 9 of the California League of Middle Schools. McDonald was also selected as the Educator of the Year for the entire San Diego County high school region. She will compete at the state level in Sacramento this spring. Photo Courtesy of RUSD Superintendent Bob Graeff

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By Tracy Rolling ~ the journal

hile a picture might be worth a thousand words, a marriage that reaches 57 years is absolutely priceless. Such is the case for longtime Ramona residents Art and Linda Thomsen. The couple met in high school after Art moved to Ramona from Downey, Calif. “I had raised 400 chickens in the 4-H program there,” he said, describing how his father went from working with the Los Angles flood control department to pursuing a profession in poultry. “We came, hoping to get out of the big city,” he said. “As a kid, the small town was like I died and had gone to heaven. We loved it!” As for Linda’s family, the McIntoshes, they arrived in Ramona in 1872. “They were famers and worked the stage lines, watering horses and feeding the

travelers,” she said. They met in 1953, when she was a freshman and he a sophomore. She helped at the Ramona High School attendance office, which at the time was located on Ninth Street, where the school district office exists today. “He walked through the door, and I thought to myself, ‘That’s going to be the man I marry.’” After a yearlong friendship, they started dating. Both were active in school, Art playing baseball and football, and Linda cheerleading. A favorite hangout was Eden’s Drive-In on Main Street, south of Tenth Street and about where Jack in the Box sits today. “They served hot dogs and hamburgers,” she said. In 1957, after Linda graduated, Art proposed. They

A Lifetime of Love

Left, a photo of Art Thomsen and his blushing bride, Linda, on the couple’s wedding day — Valentine’s Day, 1958. Right, the Thomsens today, beside the Ramona Business Barn. Photos by Tracy Rolling

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were married on Valentine’s Day at a Presbyterian church in San Diego. The location was chosen with the hope that Art’s mom, who was very ill at the time, would be able to attend the wedding. “She wanted to be there so bad and made us promise that no matter what happened, we’d get married,” Linda said. But two days before the wedding, his mom passed away. True to their word, the couple wed. “She loved me as if I was one of her children,” she added. Art’s sister and brother in-law, Joan and Bob Snelling, were the couple’s matron of honor and best man. “It was a sad day, but also a joyful one.” Come this Valentine’s Day, the Thomsens will be happily married for 57 years. “Family has been the greatest blessing! That, and love,” she said. He added, “It’s been a good trip.” Both attribute respect, and their ability to enjoy everyday blessings, to the success of their marriage. Their best advice to others would be to, “Follow your heart and work together.” They confess they have never had a big fight, and say a little communication goes a long way. “If you have a problem, talk it over,” they said in unison. “Marriage is a lot of give and take,” Art added. “People need to take the time to reverence in the little things,” she expressed, telling how Art finds thoughtful ways to help, whether it’s starting the teapot in the morning or retrieving a forgotten item at work. Though they have no specific anniversary traditions, they start looking forward to their anniversary around New Year’s Day, when they take out old photos and stroll down memory lane. Their typical celebration consists of the family coming together and sharing a meal.

“One of our most memorable anniversaries was our 50th,” she said. They traveled to Oregon with most of the family to see their grandson Maarty Leunen, who is now a professional basketball player, play the last game of his senior year at University of Oregon. “They won the game, and we were interviewed afterward by a local TV station,” she said. “It was such fun. All of our grandchildren have truly been an inspiration to us.” As avid volunteers with the Ramona Outdoor Community Center (ROCC), they have set an example for their children and others. “The whole family volunteers at the ROCC,” she said, telling how Art is the facilitator for the park, and their daughter Joani Georgeson is the director for the Ramona Rodeo. “Community is important to us. We like to take pride in our town.” All three of their children, and nearly all nine of their grandchildren, along with their six great-grandchildren, have attended or are currently enrolled in local schools. “We are proud of our Ramona schools, especially the NJROTC program and how much they support the community and the ROCC,” she said. Both acknowledge the town has grown, but say it’s been good. The biggest change they’ve seen has been in the number of cars that travel the roads. Over coffee and before bed, they discuss the day’s agenda and what the day brought. They share details about their businesses. Art owns a heavy-grading company, while Linda owns an antique shop — both located at Ramona Business Barn at Main and Fourth streets. “We get up together and go to bed together,” he said, implying that everything that happens in between is merely the stuff that makes up a life. A life, they say, that has been filled with laughter, family, blessings and best of all — love. n

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on campus doing interviews and taking pictures at every sporting event and in every class are called “staffers.” These are the students who are hard at work every day, as they make sure the yearbook is a success. They edit every page, write every word, and take every picture. Not only are the students affected by these deadlines, but so is the yearbook company itself. Walsworth works tirelessly with the class in order to create the best book possible for every school. Since the publishing company has other schools they must also attend to, they send a representative to every school on a convenient date and time to assist in all challenges the class is facing. This year’s representative is Elana Sacino. Although Elana has been working at Walsworth for many years and has always had a passion for journalism, this is her first year working with Ramona High. She has come out on many occasions to offer her expertise in helping Senior Section and Ads Editor Alyssa Gaona and Editor-increate our book and Chief Tom Paulus are hard at work. This is Tom’s first year and Alyssa’s second year working on the yearbook team. in sharing her colorful Photo by Abisai Lopez ideas with everyone in the class. and the wonderful opportunity Ramona This is just a brief explanation as Home Journal has given us, I think this to how the class is run and how the is the best year of the program. We are yearbook is made. bringing technology to our book, as The school year is almost halfway well, where we have tagged many over. With this upcoming deadline, the photos in the book with a program class is beginning to really understand called ‘Aurasma.’ With this program, how to work under pressure. With students can use an app to watch video pages still needing pictures and captions of the tagged photo.” still needing proofing, every student in Students also look up to Editor-inthe class must put in overtime to meet Chief Tom Paulus. He is the “voice” of this deadline. the class. We spend many non-school hours “Every page is looked at by a host and non-school days to produce this of editors, Mrs. Pluciennik and myself memorable book that students can before we send it to the plant, and that cherish for the rest of their lives. We is after the staffers have worked on hope this work will pay off with the pages for several weeks,” he said. another award-winning book. n “Being the editor-in-chief means that Ramona Home Journal is proud Mrs. Pluciennik and I are the last ones to present articles from the Ramona to look at a spread, and once we hit High School advanced journalism submit, we cannot go back and make class, taught by Ruth Pluciennik. Look any changes.” for the students’ reports featured in the Tom speaks and works on behalf of Journal on a regular basis. the class and picks up any slack that may occur. The students who are seen

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amona Realtor Chris Anderson was installed last month as President of the Board of the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR). The ceremony was held at the association’s 2015 Installation Gala at the Grand Del Mar, where Ramona Rodeo Queen Brittney Phillips was also on hand to present the awards. “It was really great to have Ramona in the house,” Anderson said. “We had two tables of Ramona and Julian people there.” Among those present to witness Anderson’s installation were her husband, Jim Anderson, and their daughters, Ashley and Hannah; Stephanie Norvell, her broker of 26 years at Town & Country Real Estate in Ramona; and a longtime pastor friend from Central California, who gave the invocation. The National Anthem was sung by country music recording artist Amy Scruggs. Anderson says she first became interested in SDAR in 1999, as she served on the Ramona Community Planning Group. While listening to San Diego County representatives discuss proposed land use and zoning changes, she realized SDAR had a decision-maker at the table, and it was clear to her that SDAR had a strong influence and ties to the community. After the meeting, she approached SDAR’s government affairs director and asked how she could get involved.

Anderson and her longtime broker, Stephanie Norvell of Town & Country Real Estate and Home Loans. Chris Anderson with her husband, Jim, and daughters, Hannah and Ashley, at the SDAR Photos Courtesy of SDAR Installation Gala.

Since she has been with the association, she has been named 2001 SDAR Realtor of the Year and 2005 SDAR Volunteer of the Year. As the child of a Navy commander, Anderson moved more than 10 times in 19 years while she was growing up. She lived in Turkey and Italy, and says moving so much gave her a broad perspective of the world and helped her to be more confident and engaging with people from all walks of life. She has been a Realtor since 1989, and has earned many designations, including Risk Management Specialist and Realtor Institute graduate. She has

served on the Ramona Community Planning Group and Ramona Chamber of Commerce board of directors. She was named Ramona Chamber’s Citizen of the Year in 1999, and was crowned “Queen of Ramona” by Ramona Rotary Club. Anderson and her family live in Ramona. When she is not working, spending time with family or volunteering, she enjoys four-wheeling and photography. She also loves history and says her favorite quote is from Abraham Lincoln: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” n

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Door-to-Door Solicitors Raise Concerns By Annette Williams ~ the journal

ut-of-town solicitors going door-todoor last month raised concerns. Residents of numerous neighborhoods posted warnings on social media that they were alarmed by individuals who banged loudly on doors, claiming to offer a cleaning product for sale. Many of the visits occurred well after dark, and people who declined to buy were met by derogatory remarks and curses, prompting some to call the sheriff’s department. While it may be coincidental, a few residents mentioned thefts of recyclables and gasoline being siphoned from vehicles during the night of Jan. 17 in a neighborhood where the solicitors had been making rounds earlier that day. Crime Specialist Barbara Wallace of the San Diego Sheriff’s Department Ramona Substation says the public needs to call and report suspicious activity right away. “Solicitors are supposed to have their own individual permit, plus one from the company they work for,” said Wallace. “The solicitors’ permit is issued by the sheriff’s department. It is a document that says they are authorized to sell in San Diego County.” Sheriff deputies did not make arrests in the incidents, Wallace says, “Because the people said they were leaving.” At the time, she said, it wasn’t a

crime. “But people should not tolerate it if they see people being pushy. They need to call and report. Do not hesitate. That’s the biggest issue, people waiting for someone else to call.” Wallace advises the public to call 911 any time they feel threatened, especially, she said, “For solicitors who become that agitated so quickly.” She says that there may or may not be a connection between the thefts and the solicitors. “Hopefully, all the people reported the gas thefts. People need to report all crimes, because they might be connected.” She adds that if it’s not an emergency, residents should call 760-789-1200. “Call and report suspicious activity. It gives the department justification to stop someone. If they’re looking into homes and cars, the sheriff wants to know. Also, be sure nothing is visible in a car that someone would want to take. The mindset of a thief is, ‘Oh good, here’s my supply for drugs.’ It’s a small percentage of the population, but they scare us.” Wallace commended those who called the sheriff’s department on the solicitors. “We need people to be vigilant about calling and not try to take care of things themselves. The sheriff will come if there’s an issue. Be good witnesses. Get

identification and license plate numbers. If the sheriff are around, usually the solicitors will find someplace else to go.” Wallace suggests that residents should plan in advance what they will do in the event that an unwelcome solicitor comes to the door. “People need to prepare for situations so they know what they’re going to say when occasions arise. Use a little imagination. If somebody comes to the door, do you keep your door locked? Is your purse near the door? Stop and think, ‘What am I going to do in a given

situation?’ Think of things that could happen, realistically. What will you do?” If a solicitor is insistent, she says, “I tell them, ‘I can’t buy until I ask my son, who’s a deputy.’ Or you can say, ‘I’m sorry, I have to confer with my daughter at the sheriff department.’” Awareness is key, she says. “We’ve got to be aware of things. People need to be aware of their surroundings. Most people in Ramona are nice, but we have non-Ramonans coming to town.” n

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What We Can Learn From Plastic Bags Commentary by Michael Harrison

uring the transition from celebrating the holidays to getting ready to go back to school, my kids posed the question of why they need to go “learn more stuff.” “We learn every day, and we can learn something from anything,” I answered, proud of myself after dispensing such wisdom. My son quickly replied, “Anything? What am I going to learn from that?” He pointed to a plastic bag from the grocery store. Originally stumped, I realized the answer is, “Quite a lot.” Plastic bags have been the source of much news lately for those of us living in California. In September 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 270 into state law, legislation passed by the California State Legislature implementing the nation’s first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags. As it now stands, come August 2015, large grocery stores, supermarkets and pharmacies will no longer freely provide plastic bags to their customers and will charge at least 10 cents for each recycled or reusable bag they distribute. In 2016, this ban will be expanded to also include liquor and convenience stores. The governor and majority party in the state legislature made it clear that plastic bags were a top priority in Sacramento this past year. California has, by far, the highest poverty rate in the nation at 23.4 percent. That bears repeating — almost one out of every four people in a state that represents the world’s eighth-largest economy lives in poverty. We are in the midst of one of the most significant droughts in decades, and businesses are exiting from California in droves. When businesses leave, so do jobs and, more importantly, so do families. Government spending in our state has increased 25 percent, though the governor claims he has it well in hand, and California is facing a $340 billion deficit — that’s billion with a “B” — in unfunded pension and healthcare costs for state employees. Despite these ongoing challenges, we should all sleep well at night because we got that plastic bag problem fixed!

Sarcasm aside, there is good news. Many have dedicated their time and resources toward gathering signatures all across the state that would allow for a referendum to be placed on the next ballot overriding this law, providing an opportunity for Californians to decide for ourselves whether a statewide ban should be put into place. To date, more than 800,000 signatures have been collected, far exceeding the 500,000 validated signatures needed to place an initiative on the ballot. This is a great example of citizens, frustrated with the misguided priorities coming out of Sacramento, being proactive and sending a very clear message to their state government:“When you refuse to focus on real issues, we will remind you.” Let me be clear. We obviously have a responsibility to protect the environment, and I don’t know of a single person who wants to see trash needlessly thrown on our beaches or in our other natural resources. But taxing people for simply wanting to take their groceries home is more than misguided, it’s unnecessary. Currently, more than 100 cities and counties across California have implemented similar bans at the local level, which is exactly where this type of action should take place. If elected officials feel that it’s in the best interest of their local communities to take this action, they can do it and answer to their own constituents for their decision. Sacramento has morepressing issues, and Californians will have the chance to remind them of this important fact through their vote. We can learn a lot from a plastic bag, such as maintaining priorities, the power of civic engagement and the continuing need for accountability. So after I finished with this answer, my son pointed to glass of water. “OK,” he said. “What does that teach us?” Water? Oh my goodness, what can we teach our kids about water in California? A lot! But that’s for another time. n Michael “Mike” Harrison is the Deputy Chief of Staff for Congressman Duncan Hunter and a 2016 candidate for the California State Assembly, District 71.

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Catch the Beat at Music Fest By Annette Williams ~ the journal

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amona Music Fest will shake things up by bringing its lineup of musical performers to a new venue — Ramona Outdoor Community Center. The event, presented by Ramona Rotary Club, will be held March 28, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., at 421 Aqua Ln. Rockola will return as the headlining band this year, three years after rocking the socks off the Music Fest crowd in 2012. This San Diegobased group has won numerous San Diego Music awards. Their musical style encompasses everything from the late 1950s to the early ‘70s, with a unique vocal sound that has been the key to their long and continuing success. With fourpart harmonies and vintage guitars and clothing, Rockola takes audiences back to the era of classic rock at the first flick of a guitar pick. Music Fest admission is $10. Kids 12 to 17 enter for $5, and kids 11 and younger and military with official ID enter free. “In honoring our military, admission will be free for them and their immediate families,” said Sharon Greene, Music Fest committee member. Ramona Rotary President Craig Jung added, “There were a lot of people who wanted to go last time, but the price scared them away. With the lower prices and new venue, we hope to see more people.” As for food, “There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos and maybe brisket sandwiches,” Jung said, adding that Stone Brewery is confirmed for the beer garden.

San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob will host a Coffee with Constituents meeting on Feb. 27 at 8:30 a.m. in Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. Jacob will give members of the community a chance to ask questions and hear updates on community issues. For more than 20 years, Jacob has hosted informal coffees across far-reaching

District 2, which is the largest of San Diego County’s five supervisorial districts. With a district of this size, Jacob says it’s important to get out as much as possible, meet with constituents in their communities and get their feedback on how she’s doing and what county government can do to help them. Visit www.diannejacob. com. n

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The Valley and Beyond . . . Escape From Cold Winters

By Johnny McDonald ~ the journal

s a farm boy, Ron Borchardt disliked the bitter cold Minnesota winters. So on his 18th birthday, he packed up and headed west to pursue an automotive career. He’d actually begun at age 14 in a service station, and a few years later worked in a Chevrolet dealership. His adventurous new career would involve drag racing, obtaining

a tire dealership and becoming owner of two dwarf racecars. I called the owner of Ron’s Tire and Brake to see if he had a few minutes to talk about his experiences. “What the heck, I got more time than money,” was his joking reply. The longtime Ramona resident will be celebrating 38 years at the same family-owned and operated tire, brake and

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His racing interest was rekindled as an owner of two dwarf cars he entered on Saturday nights at Barona. His drivers were Bill Groves Jr. and Bruce Elliot, both finishing in the top five in points. He said he stopped racing two years ago because of lack of participation. “My drivers had other things on their plate,” he said. “When you’re into anything like racing, you have to be dedicated to it.”

Furthermore, he said that at 75, he wanted to spend some summers back in Minnesota. “I got a lot of other stuff back there,” he said. “The summers are beautiful, the fishing is good and it’s my second home. He said he gets more time off and maybe takes off 10 days to two weeks to visit his old hometown. But not in the winter. n

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

RUSD to Benefit from Proposed State Budget

By Ruth Lepper ~ the journal

t was good news for Ramona Unified School District at its Jan. 20 governing board meeting when Assistant Superintendent David Ostermann delivered his budget report, all due to Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s declaration in his State of the State address last month that an additional several billion dollars will be earmarked for school districts throughout the state. What this means for RUSD, according to Ostermann, is additional funding that includes a $1 million increase for the 2015-16 fiscal year and $900,000 for the following year. It also includes a one-time mandated cost reimbursement that will bring another $900,000 to $1 million to RUSD. “The governor is encouraging the dollars to be used for ‘Common Core Implementation,’” Ostermann stated in his report. “However, the dollars are unrestricted, so they could be used for any purpose or could be reserved for other expenses in the future.”

The governor’s proposal, which will not be approved until June, also covers a target rate that will be the same for all students statewide and making grants available for adult education programs and other incentives. Ostermann said he will present the district budget to the board of trustees at its June or July meeting. In other action, Assistant Superintendent Tony Newman reported on a survey taken by staff, parents and students at Ramona High School. Final exams at the school were given in December prior to the winter break, whereas in previous years, the exams were given following the winter break. The survey asked whether the new time frame was preferred over the old. All three groups overwhelmingly preferred the earlier date. The board approved new courses of study for the agriculture department. Teacher Alyson Tulloch, who was recently named the outstanding young teacher in San Diego County by the State Agriculture Teachers

Association, wrote the course descriptions for a floral design class and agriculture mechanics I and II. Courses of study also were approved for functional skills classes for high school students with disabilities. The studies at all four levels will cover mathematics, English language arts, social sciences, life skills and vocational skills. A report was given on a pilot program in mathematics at Mountain Valley Academy that meets new math standards adopted by the state in August 2010. The program, “Big Ideas MATH,” is an independent study for students in sixth through eighth grades. It began this month and will run through April. Staff at the academy also requested a parallel pilot program, called “Go Math.” The programs will come back before the board in May if additional approval is needed. The next RUSD Board of Trustees meeting will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Wilson Administration Center, 720 Ninth St. n

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Who Killed the Bees at Simon Preserve?

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esidents of the Rancho San Vicente community on Vista Ramona Road, adjacent to the north end of the William E. and Carol G. Simon Preserve in Ramona, are

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Above, a bee-warning sign alerts hikers. Right, dead bees are visible after insecticide and foam filler were applied to the tree. Photos by Denise Hazlitt

so that the bees are not a risk to people or domestic animals, such as dogs and horses, that might be using the trail system.” While most people can usually tolerate bee stings well and are not at grave risk by being stung, some two million Americans have allergies to bee venom. Many of these individuals are at risk for lifethreatening allergic reactions. Approximately 50 deaths each year in the U.S. are attributed to insect sting allergies. Horses, too, can be attacked by bees, which can result in bolting or bucking that might endanger their riders. As of this writing, there were still a few bees swarming around the treated area, which may or may not dissipate in the coming days. However, employ-

A sign posted after the bees Photo by Jim Evans were killed.

ees of the county’s Agriculture, Weights, and Measures Department will be following up on the initial treatment to see if any further action might be necessary. Despite the county’s sense of urgency to mitigate a potential public safety issue, some residents still believe that there could have been a better solution, as evidenced by a sign posted by an irate passerby at the site of the hive. n

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The Habitat, Hunt and Heritage of Wild Turkeys By Tracy Rolling ~ the journal

hough Ramona is no longer considered the turkey capitol of the world, wild turkeys are abundant in the area. While the elusive birds can be seen year-round walking through San Diego Country Estates or on remote trails, they can only be hunted during designated seasons. Turkeys are believed to have been repopulated in Ramona and its surrounding areas by the conservation efforts of National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), which was established in 1973, when the national wild turkey population was only 1.3 million. Paul and Vikki Conner, who are Ramona residents and NWTF board members, have good news about conservation

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8:30 a.m., the club will host a gathering at the San Vicente Reservoir office, located at 12375 Marino Ave. in Lakeside. “We will have a guest speaker, raffle prizes and booths manned by the U.S. Forest Service.” The entry fee is $10, and attendees will be eligible to fill out a lottery card where they could win a private

$10 for JAKES and $35 for adults. Contributions are accepted and used toward programs and scholarships. The most recent NWTF recipient is Jolene McKee, who was awarded scholarships at the local and state level in 2014.

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hunt at Lake Southerland in Ramona. Participants must have a valid hunting license in-hand. “We’ll pull youth and adult names,” she said, encouraging those who are interested in learning more to visit www.sandiegoturkey.com. While the junior season opens a week early, on March 21, and runs a week longer, through May 17, bow season is also open to the general public between May 4 and May 17. Annual chapter membership fees are

“We also have a program for women in the outdoors,” Vikki said. “It’s not just for people that know how to shoot, like to hunt or even target shoot. The club is about getting people outdoors, giving them the opportunity to be part of the forest, whether they’re hiking, cooking or learning conservation.” She encourages woman to not be afraid, regardless of age. “It’s never too late to try something new!” Upcoming events geared to women include a self-defense handgun class, safe

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key hunt as one that begins with a plan and a lot of preparation. Hunters are off before dawn, arriving quietly and dressing in leafy camouflage suits to disguise themselves as bushes. Prior to sunrise, they hear the birds start communicating to one another and leave their tree nests to fly to the ground. From there, it’s a waiting game. “We only take a safe shot, and we never shoot what we don’t intend to eat.” During the fall season, hens and jakes, which are female and juvenile turkeys, are eligible to hunt. With a commitment to faith, family and country, the NWTF advocates the highest standards of safety and ethical hunting. She says their chapter is also committed to community and is pleased to have donated 16 turkeys to military families during the past Christmas season. They are working with the local VFW to organize special hunts for veterans this spring. “Without hunters spending their hard-earned cash on guns and ammunition, bows and arrows, and hunting licenses, there would be no money to hire the wildlife biologists, conservation officers and foresters necessary to complete the restoration of so many wildlife species,” she says. “Hunters are the champions of conservation. And if we don’t save the habitat, we won’t have the hunt.” n

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Valley Club Community Awards The Valley Club invites Ramona-based nonprofit organizations to submit applications for its 2015 Community Awards. Deadline is April 1. For an application form, visit www.sanvicentevalleyclub.org or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to San Vicente Valley Club, Community Funding, 24157 San Vicente Rd., Ramona, CA 92065. n

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served; must be 18 or older; bring your own bags. www.foodand clothescloset.org 21: RHS Song Team Performance at 7 pm at 1401 Hanson Ln. 24: Intermountain Republican Women Federated Lunch at 10:45 am at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. 760-788-6342 nfrazee34@cox.net 25: San Vicente Valley Club Luncheon at noon, program at 1 pm at San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Rd. 760-788-6189 www.sanvicentevalleyclub.org 28: Wildland Fire Training Course from 8:30-4:30 at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln., presented by Ramona West End Fire Safe Council. Pre-registration required: 619-562-0096

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