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New Group Brings Vision of Ramona Skatepark Back to the Forefront By Jim Evans ~ the journal
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ome residents may be weary of hearing about a skatepark in Ramona because they have had their hopes dashed so many times in the past. On the other hand, they might be heartened that a new group — the fourth group to champion community skatepark efforts in Ramona — has pulled out all the stops to finally make it a reality. In fact, it probably isn’t a matter of if there will be a skatepark in Ramona anymore — it’s looking more and more likely that it’s a matter of when. But still, it won’t be easy. “This will be a long race
— not a sprint,” says Dwight Webster. Webster is the “media and outreach champion” of Ramona Skatepark Champions, a local association of residents, parents, businesses and activists formed in 2014 and dedicated to the mission of building and operating a community skatepark in Ramona. “We want to continue the momentum that previous groups have championed. They kept the dream alive, and we believe the timing is in our favor now to finally make this happen.” The timing that Webster is
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referring to is the completion of the first community skatepark in unincorporated San Diego last May in Lakeside. “Lakeside is the perfect model for us,” he says. “They followed a five-year plan to a skatepark, which gave the county a positive experience that, we think, will help to lower some of the costs and reduce the time frame to completion for us.” The Ramona skatepark project has already received enthusiastic support from the Tony Hawk Foundation, which has donated more than $3.4 million to help build more than 400 skateparks around the country. Tony Hawk, aka “The Birdman,” is, of course, one of the most famous skateboarders of all time, becoming a professional at the age of 14 and winning the National Skateboard Association world championship for 12 consecutive years. The proposed location for the 16,500-square-foot Ramona Skatepark is on the 1200 block of Main Street behind Ramona Library, which is part of the
The Ramona Skatepark Champions is considering site plans for a local Images Courtesy of Ramona Skatepark Champions skatepark.
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Ramona Intergenerational Community Campus (RICC). A skatepark was included in the original RICC concept plan, and the location, near the center of town, will provide excellent visibility and attract increased traffic for local merchants from parents transporting their children back and forth from throughout the community and beyond. Naysayers should not fear potential liability issues. The San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) would assume complete liability for the skatepark since it would be located on county land and it would be built and operated by the DPR. The only responsibility for Ramona Skatepark Champions is to fund the building and maintenance of the park. No liability is assumed for park operations or maintenance. Ramona Skatepark Champions is currently seeking 501(c)(3) status or affiliation with an existing nonprofit organization to begin official fundraising for the project in early 2015.
The group has an active presence on social media — see their Facebook page or visit the website at www.ramonaskatepark.org — and has a full agenda of promotional events scheduled for the coming year to garner community and corporate support. The group will kick off its promotional efforts in earnest with a public meeting on Monday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. According to the group’s business plan, what most sets this group apart from previous efforts is the grassroots activism, fundraising and a successful project template. Tracy Engle, the group’s “project champion” and a 25-year resident of Ramona, reiterates the confident preamble to their comprehensive business plan: “We are going to become a locomotive of community resourcefulness and build a skatepark in Ramona! Are you on board?” n
Chamber Announces Annual Awards Finalists Ramona Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its annual awards for Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Nonprofit Business of the Year. Citizen of the Year finalists are Stacy Bart of Unicorn Books & Gifts, Carol Fowler of Stage Presence Homes, and Elaine Lyttleton of Hatfield Creek Vineyards. Business of the Year finalists are Ramona Music Center, Ramona Ranch Winery, and Unicorn Books & Gifts. Nonprofit Business of the Year finalists are Ramona Food & Clothes Closet, Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural
Project, and Ramona VFW Post 3783. In addition, the Lifetime Achievement award category received multiple nominations. Winners will be announced at the Annual Installation & Awards Gala on Jan. 17, in the Barona Resort & Casino ballroom, 1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd., Lakeside. A cocktail reception is at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the awards presentation. Tickets are $59, available at the Chamber office, 960 Main St., and online at www.ramonachamber.com. Call 760-789-1311. n
New Group Seeks Writers Committed writers are invited to an introductory meeting for a new Ramona/ Julian Writing Group open to residents of Ramona, Julian and the backcountry. Warren Levine — who has been a professor of English and humanities and has a background in writing and
publishing — will lead the meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 1 p.m., at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. Participants will talk about goals, expectations, needs and wants, format and the best days to meet. Email Levine at warivlev@aol.com. n
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Popular Ornaments Show Scenes of Nation’s Capital By Ruth Lepper ~ the journal
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ning of his transcontinental speaking and sightseeing tour. Another 2014 ornament is of Truman’s Balcony, added to the White House by President Harry S Truman, the 33rd president of the United States from 1945-53. Truman’s proposal for the balcony met with much disapproval nationwide. He was so determined to replace the canvas canopies on the south face of the White House that he ended up paying for it himself at a cost of $16,050.74. It was the first exterior change to the White House in 117 years. The White House, shown in a globe-
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like setting, is the central point of the 2013 ornament. It honors President Woodrow Wilson, who served two terms of office from 1913-21. The 28th president was noted for winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919. It was President Wilson’s extraordinary quest for a lasting world peace that inspired the design of the 2013 ornament. It also shows the American elm tree planted on the north lawn in 1918 by President Wilson. Abraham Lincoln, the nation’s 16th
president, was honored in 2009 for the 200th anniversary of his birth, Feb. 12, 1809. The ornament depicts the Lincoln Memorial that is one of the most visited points of interest on the National Mall in the nation’s capital. The ornaments may still be available at local post offices, if they didn’t sell out before Christmas. If not, check online at www.whitehouse giftshop.com. n
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Memorial Service Set for Jean McDonald
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ongtime Ramona educator Jean McDonald will be remembered in a Celebration of Life ceremony on Jan. 10 at Grace Community Church. It begins at 1 p.m. Jean Frances McDonald died Oct. 31 in Tega Cay, S.C. She was 86. The widow of Glae McDonald, who passed away in 2005, Jean McDonald relocated to the South to be near her sons, Glae Lee and Tay McDonald, and their families. She had lived in Ramona for more than 50 years and was retired from Ramona Unified School District. The McDonalds were active in Ramona for many years, both in education and communitybased organizations as well as their church. Jean McDonald was an art teacher and guidance counselor at Ramona High School, retiring in 1986 after 31 years with Ramona Unified School District. Glae McDonald retired at the same time, after 34 years working for the district, 24 of
them as principal of Ramona Elementary School. In addition to counseling, Jean led pep rallies, directed the senior play, organized graduations and was the advisor for student government and the yearbook. Their retirement day was a memorable one for the McDonalds. While they were at their respective sites on the last day of school, their home on the hillside overlooking Hanson Lane was destroyed by fire. It was a devastating blow but one they overcame through their strong Christian faith. The McDonalds met on a blind date arranged by Glae’s older brother, who, along with his wife, a younger brother and his fiancée and Glae’s parents, all accompanied the couple on their date. “That was some date,” Jean McDonald reflected in an interview with Ramona Home Journal at the time of her husband’s death. “We went in two cars. I guess he enjoyed being with me that evening. He invited me over to his brother’s house to watch football the
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next day.” Holidays had special significance for Jean McDonald. She and Glae were married on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, 1955. She was born on Christmas Day 1927 in Glendale, and died on Halloween 2014. In addition to her two sons, Jean McDonald’s survivors include their wives, Toni and Cindy McDonald; grandchildren Cori, Timothy, Rebekah (Garner), Matthew, Andrew, Abigail and Jacob McDonald; and greatgrandchildren Alexis Watts and Maverick Garner. Jean McDonald will be interred at Nuevo Memory Gardens in Ramona, along with her husband and next to their granddaughter Wendy McDonald Watts, who died in 2003. She also was predeceased by her brother Dale Goudy, sister Gladys Beer and twin sister Jeannette Hiskey. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Glae McDonald Memorial Children & Community First Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 275, Ramona, CA 92065. n
LOcal Club News Woman’s Club: Ramona Woman’s Club will
present a program about auto repair Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. Literary Section meets Jan. 12 at 1; Card Party is Jan. 15 at 11:45; and the Ladybugs Garden Section field trip to Armstrong Nursery is Jan. 22 at 10. Meetings are held at 524 Main St. Call President Karen Stangl at 760-788-6116 or visit www.ramonawomansclub.com. The club’s second-annual Eating for Success event will be Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ramona Café and Bake Shop, 632 Main St. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.
Garden Club: Ramona Garden Club will
meet Jan. 14 at noon at a new location, Mountain View Community Church at 1191 Meadowlark Wy. Meetings are the second Wednesday, except July, August and December. Call 760-789-8774 or visit www.ramonagardenclub.com.
Art Guild: Ramona Art Guild demonstration meeting is set for Jan. 21 at 7 p.m., and a workshop will be held Jan. 24. Both events are at
Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Call 760-787-1962 or visit www.ramonaartguild.org.
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Republican Women Federated welcomes a representative from the San Diego Better Business Bureau to its Jan. 27 meeting. Buffet lunch is at 10:45 a.m. at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Check in at 10:15 a.m. 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 guest speaker Ramona librarian Ellie Slade to its Jan. 28 meeting in the San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Rd. Reservations are due by the Thursday before the meeting at the front desk or by calling Maxine McNamara at 760-788-6189. Luncheon is open to the public. Check in at 11 a.m. Visit www.sanvicente valleyclub.org. n
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Target Donation Helps Kids Aim High
Wayne Rhea, left, and Keith Cochenour, right, of Ammo Unlimited, a new store in town, donated 1,000 targets to the Ramona High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps marksmanship team, pictured, last month. Coach Ray Silva, not pictured, said he is grateful for the donation and that the targets will help cadets practice their skills and improve their overall scores so they can aim high and meet Photo by Tracy Rolling their goal to attend the Nationals this year.
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Building a Better Future FOR All of US By Tracy Rolling ~ the journal
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ome families not only make significant contributions to making the world a better place, but they help their community every chance they get. Such is the case for the Cessna family and longtime Ramona resident Richard Cessna. It was Cessna’s cousin Clyde Cessna who played a monumental role in aviation advancement and founded Cessna Aircraft Company. “My family has been active in aviation since the pioneer days,” said Cessna, telling how even though Clyde was a bit older, he remembers how close his father, Fred Cessna, and his cousin were.
“They would spend time together, and Clyde would fly out and visit us,” he said. Describing Clyde as a farmer by trade, Cessna shared how Clyde’s interests in aviation peaked while he was living in Oklahoma. “He liked to rebuild things and worked on further developing alreadybuilt pieces of aircraft equipment.” Clyde moved to New York with the hope of pursuing his dream to become an aircraft designer and aviator. It was there he designed the Silverwing, a fixed-wing plane with a 2-stroke, 4-cylinder engine.
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After the plane failed to fly more than a dozen times, he experienced success. The rocky, ten-minute flight inspired him to not only design, build and eventually mass-produce a variety of aircraft, but he learned to pilot his own prototypes. Ultimately he moved to Wichita, Kan., where he founded the Cessna Aircraft Company. “The city gave him land to use,” said Cessna, noting that at one point the company produced more aircraft than all other manufacturers combined. “During World War II, they built the tail section for the B-17. They also produced the T-37 Tweet, nicknamed ‘Tweety Bird’ or ‘Super Tweety.’ It was the longest-flying training plane in U.S. Navy history, and only recently was phased out.” Though Clyde had three sons, it would be his nephew Dwane Wallace who would take over the Cessna company prior to Clyde’s passing in 1954. In 1978, Clyde was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Richard Cessna said,“I started flying at
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A wine barrel painted by artist Linda Kelly, pictured, will be auctioned at the FORUS benefit golf tournament.
“Right now we are organizing a golf fundraiser to benefit local schools,” he said, crediting Thom Williams, his right-hand man. Williams said a group of about 20 golfers, dubbed the “Cessna Memorial Golf Club,” are working in conjunction with the business to organize a 72-hole, shotgun-start fundraising tournament, complete with prizes, putting contest, barbecue luncheon, and live and silent auctions. “We already have so many generous donors,” said Williams, naming Pamo Valley Winery and local artist Linda Kelly for donating a painted wine
barrel, along with many businesses for either sponsoring a tee, hole or donating prizes, including Ammo Unlimited; Amerient; D’Carlos; David and Nancy Patterson; Wayne Channon of City Barber Shop; Marketing Worx, Inc.; Boll Weevil of Ramona; Jewelry World and Loan; Cold Stone Creamery; San Diego Rug Cleaning, Restoration and Repair; Bag-Sationals; Jerrod Novodoczky; State Farm in Temecula; Rad-Vapor; and Steven Stern. “Every dime we raise will go to back into the community,” he said, adding that the nonprofit Friends of the Ramona Unified School District (FORUS) will be the beneficiary. He says leaky roofs, restroom handdryers and other pieces of everyday equipment are in serious need of improvement. “Our future is sitting in high school and junior high. We need to step up and help them.” Scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Jan. 15, the fundraiser will take place at Mt. Woodson Golf Club and costs $125 per person. Speaking from experience, he said it takes about five months to plan this type of event and applauds Mt. Woodson assistant golf pro Nick Cormier and staff for going the extra mile to make sure it’s a great one. Earlier in the year, the group organized a golf fundraiser for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3783 and raised almost $800. They’re planning another golf event to benefit the VFW as soon as this one concludes. With 15 children, 26 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren, Richard Cessna knows
all too well that kids are the future. In addition to donating bikes, toys and teddy bears to several organizations each Christmas, he and his wife, Norma, recently donated stuffed animals to benefit the Toys for Tots drive sponsored in part by local State Farm
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After suspending the event last year, the nonprofit Wildlife Research Institute (WRI) is back to present Hawk Watch 2015 at a new location — Begent Ranch in the Ramona Grasslands Preserve. Hawk Watch is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday in January and February, at 18528 Highland Valley Rd. Organizers suggest that guests arrive at 8:30. Among the 19 species of wintering and resident raptors that have been sighted are the golden eagle, bald eagle, ferruginous hawk, red-tailed hawk, prairie falcon, red-shouldered JANUARY 1, 2015
hawk and burrowing owl. WRI biologists will offer demonstrations and information about the raptors and their significance to the Ramona Grasslands ecosystem. There will be opportunities to observe several trained raptors and owls. Scopes will be available for the public. WRI suggests that guests wear sturdy shoes or boots and dress in layers. Coffee, rolls and doughnuts will be provided. The event is free and will take place rain or shine. Call 760-765-1957 for large groups, or visit www.wildlife-research. org. n Ramona Home JournaL 11
What’s Your New Year’s Resolution for 2015?
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ost New Year’s resolutions fail miserably. In fact, a study by Richard Wiseman from the University of Bristol in 2007 showed that a whopping 88 percent of resolutions ended in failure, even though 52
percent of those making resolutions were pretty sure of success at the beginning. Still, there is hope. After all, every success in life starts with the resolve to do something. Let’s see what local residents are resolving for the New Year:
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Hector Emerson, 54 Hector was getting off to an early start on his resolution by taking an afternoon walk. “I have had some health issues, so I am resolving to exercise more and get healthy again.” Darrel Van Camp, 73 “No change at all from last year,” laughs Darrel. “I don’t have any resolutions.” Tonya Bunting, 25, with daughter Taylin, 4 “I am resolving to have a happy and healthy New Year for my entire family,” says Tonya, with a big smile.
Sandy Bedard, 74 “I am going to resolve not to worry so much,” says Sandy, resolutely. Chris Gardner, 61 “I’m going to try to help people who are less fortunate.” And he means it.
Betty Huber, 83 “What else? I am going to lose weight,” Betty says enthusiastically, as she shows off her Christmas sweater. Julie Huenefeld, 59 “Ha, ha! I’m going to win the lottery!” jokes Julie. But, secretly, she hopes it’s not a joke.
Richard Walburn, 77 Richard moved to Ramona just six months ago from Mountain View, Calif. “I’m going to resolve not to feel sorry for myself and start living again. I got tired of living in the Bay Area for more than 40 years and not being able to see the sun. Time for a change.” Julie Honsowetz, 57 “I don’t make resolutions. It seems to have worked so far,” she chuckles.
Regardless of the sobering statistics, a resolution is still a great way to set a positive goal for the coming year. So what if you don’t succeed? The good thing about resolutions is that you can make them at any time of the year. Still, there’s just something nice about beginning the New Year with a fresh start. So, what’s your New Year’s resolution? n
The Origin of Baby New Year People from around the world celebrate to mark the arrival of the new year. One New Year tradition that has survived through the centuries is
that of Baby New Year and its image of a toddler wearing only a diaper, sash and top hat. Baby New Year can be traced to 600 B.C. in Greece and Egypt.
Historians note that Greeks believed Dionysus, their God of fertility and wine, was reborn every New Year as a spirit of fertility and luck. Greeks would celebrate with parades featuring a baby in a cradle to represent the birth of Dionysus. Ancient Egyptians used a baby as a symbol to represent rebirth as well. The child symbolized the birth of the new year and the passing of the old one. Over the years, the tradition of Baby New Year has taken on another meaning as well. Some people believe the baby begins as an infant in January and then quickly ages until he is elderly at the end of December. Some stories even suggest Baby New Year ages until he becomes Father Time. Early Christians did not like the tradition of Baby New Year, feeling it was a pagan celebration. However, the Church eventually revised its standing when it saw how much people stood behind the imagery of a baby representing rebirth. The Christian Church allowed members to celebrate the new year with a baby, and it was believed the practice symbolized the birth and hope offered by baby Jesus. n JANUARY 1, 2015
Ramona PONY Baseball Looks to Swing For the Fences in 2015 By Jack Riordan ~ the journal
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he recipe is pretty simple, and certainly hasn’t changed much over the years. Just mix two grass-stained knees, one cheek bursting with Big League Chew bubble gum, one back pocket stuffed with sunflower seeds, and two socks full of dirt, then spritz with SPF 40 sunscreen and you’ve got all the ingredients for another amazing season of Ramona PONY Baseball.
Since Ramona PONY Baseball is a nonprofit organization, its funding is dependent on the fees associated with signups, which they try to keep as low as they can to try to encourage as many kids to play as possible. They also pick up a big part of their finances by way of sponsorship opportunities. Local businesses can sponsor team jerseys, field signage and banners, and even put their company names on the entire
if they are not able to make the trained to focus on the basics at Baseball signups, but any playJV cut at RHS. n ers who are eligible age-wise to all age levels. play one more year of PONY “We are always welcoming new players,” says Gilliland. “From the experienced kids to the kids just starting out and learning the fundamentals, our coaches are taught the imporcontact Chad Gilliland at Volunteers are essential tance of how important it is chad760@gmail.com or stop to help keep Ramona PONY for the new guys to get that by the field during signups. n Baseball going strong. Those fundamental training so that who are interested may they can have fun. Because that Baseball may contact the league is our main focus out there — having fun.” Signups for the 2015 baseball season will differ a bit from last year, as the board has done Bacteria away with online registration. Instead, signups will be held on Jan. 10 and 11 at the PONY ToTal Coliforms & E. Coli BaCTEria Baseball snack bar on Aqua GEnEral minEral & GEnEral PhysiCal Lane. Information, including eresztury pricing, may be found online at inorGaniC & orGaniC ChEmiCals office 760-765-0693 www.ramonabaseball.com. VolaTilE orGaniCs; hErBiCidEs; PEsTiCidEs cell 760-419-9949 Gilliland is quick to point out that the benefits of signing ComPlETE analysis of TEsT rEsulTs h2osmpl@nethere.com up at the fields, in person, are part of that tradition that makes youth baseball so special. The face-to-face interaction when registering, the sounds of kids running and playing in the background, and that nostalgic Our Mission Statement aroma of the grass and the dirt To maintain the highest level of professionalism while providing real are all part of the experience. property financing solutions that serve the best interest of our clients. Plus, it is a good opportunity What we offer – to get players’ uniforms fitted Wide Variety of Loan Programs for Both Purchase & Refinance properly so they can start■ the ■ Low Down Payment Programs ■ First-Time Home Buyers season right. ■ FHA ■ VA ■ USDA ■ HomePath ■ HARP Another point that Gilliland AL SLOCUM, CIC brings up is that RamonaYour High best interest is . . . Our primary goal! Lic. #0827781 School will not be fielding a HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT 2102 Main Street • Ramona, CA 92065 freshman baseball team this BUSINESS •Fax: HOMEOWNERS • AUTO • HEALTH • LIFE Phone: 760-787-1700 760-494-4462 season. All freshman ballplayers CA BRE License #01277838 • NMLS #266306 will be trying out for a highly www.SanVicenteMortgage.com Jason DeLeo competitiveChristie juniorCarlson varsity 406 16TH STREET • SUITE 102 • RAMONA squad. The timing will be very Se Habla Español tight between the high school 2.5col x 3” www.ramonainsurance.com tryouts and Ramona PONY
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As most San Diegans stay focused on the many promising off-season moves the Padres have made, there are some equally passionate baseball fans here in Ramona working hard to ensure that our young baseball players have the experience of a lifetime. “PONY” stands for “Protect Our Nation’s Youths.” It is the motto of the international PONY Baseball and Softball organization, dedicated to helping young people grow up healthy and happy, primarily through the organization of baseball and softball leagues. One of the volunteer board members for Ramona PONY Baseball this year is Chad Gilliland, a longtime Ramona resident and father of three. This year marks Gilliland’s first as a board member for the league, though he can remember playing on the very same fields more than 20 years ago. “PONY Baseball and Little League baseball is just so American,” says Gilliland. “It is such a part of our culture, especially in a small-town environment like this, where we do know each other and get to know each other even better by sitting down and watching each other’s kids and coaching each other’s kids.”
baseball complex for the season, visible to hundreds of families coming to and from practices and games for months on end. Volunteers like Gilliland also play a crucial role in the success of each baseball season, and additional volunteers are always welcome and always needed. This season in particular is showing a shortage of volunteer coaches at the Shetland level, the introductory tee-ball league. For most of Ramona’s kids, Shetland provides them with their first chance to see if they can swing a bat and catch a ball, or even to see if they are rightor left-handed. Player signups are a bit low at the Shetland level this season, as well, so parents who are looking for a fun, wholesome and safe activity for their kids should consider getting them out on the tee-ball fields. Parents may sign up to coach the team, regardless of past coaching experience. Players of all skill levels are welcome to come and give baseball a try this season. Whether they are young enough to play tee-ball for their first experience, or if they come to the game a little bit later, participants will find the teams well-balanced, with coaches
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RUSD Board Congratulates CIF Champions By Ruth Lepper ~ the journal
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amona High School’s championship teams in volleyball and cross country were presented to the district’s governing board at its Dec. 18 meeting. The girls volleyball team, coached by Connie Halfaker, won the honor for the CIF San Diego Section Division II. The team maintained first-place status throughout the season. The boys cross country team and coaches Sherri Edwards and Steve Emery brought home the championship from CIF San Diego Section Division III. The boys team also finished 12th in the state. Ramona Unified School District Superintendent Robert Graeff praised the teams on
their outstanding seasons, statmonthly meetings since March ing, “Congratulations again go with the mathematics coto the student athletes, their ordinator for San Diego County coaches and their parents.” Office of Education in an effort Board president Dawn to develop a common underPerfect was re-elected to serve standing of the state standards. as the board’s top officer. Assistant Superintendent Kim Lasley will serve as vice David Ostermann presented president/clerk of the board. the first of several reports on The board also nominated the proposed budget that will Perfect, along with Trustee come before the board prior to John Rajcic, as delegates for its expected adoption in June the California School Boards 2015. The budget, as presented, Association. CSBA delegates now stands at an income of serve a two-year term and $48.6 million. Expenses are are required to attend two estimated at $53.7 million. meetings each year. The majority of the expenses Ramona High School will go toward textbooks, supteachers Christine Hill, Ola plies and services. Should the Knutsson and Cori McDonald, overall enrollment increase for Why board pay for these when they are Freethe at Ron’s! informed the of the 2015-16 school year, it will 1. Free roadstandards hazard warranty on mostmandate a hiring increase for new mathematics new tires purchased required by the state. The teachers and staff. 2. Free nitrogen for your tires upon request teachers have been attending The next board meeting
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Senator Anderson Hosts Holiday Legislative Open House
By Susan Powell
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ore than 3,000 community members gathered at California State Senator Joel Anderson’s Holiday Legislative Open House at Toyota of El Cajon on Dec. 10. Anderson was thrilled to meet his constituents and said, “My job is to make government work for those I represent. The Holiday Legislative Open House makes me accountable to my constituents, and I appreciate everyone who takes time to attend and share their ideas and work with me to improve our state. Forty to 60 percent of my bill ideas come from this event. My constituents’ ideas make me a better legislator.” Those who attended had an opportunity not only to share their ideas to improve the government but also mingle with their neighbors and community partners. Many guests shared their ideas or concerns with Senator Anderson, and for those who wished, their meeting was followed by a photo opportunity with the senator. Attendees had the opportunity to taste a variety of different plates and to listen to East County Youth Symphony’s beautiful tunes. Thanks to community partners like Nothing Bundt Cakes, Souplantation, Eastbound Bar and Grill, and many more, Anderson’s Holiday Legislative Open
State Senator Joel Anderson, right, with a representative of Chick-Fil-A. Photo by Dana Sterpe, Toyota of El Cajon
House felt more like a big family gettogether than a community event. People from all ages enjoyed the night of joyful music and delicious food. Among the community partners who participated in the open house and came back again this year were the students and teachers of Grossmont Union High School District’s Career Technical Education. Students in the floral design and culinary arts programs showcased what they have learned through the school year by presenting tasty desserts and beautiful floral arrangements. See Senator Anderson continued on page 17
Did Your Kitchen Let You Down this Holiday?
Your home works like a Team, and the kitchen is your Quarterback. How did your kitchen perform in the Big Game this past Holiday Season? Kitchen performance is especially important when family and friends are visiting and the pressure is on. You may have experienced any or all of the following problems: failing appliances, cramped quarters, traffic jams, inadequate prep space, and messy, old-fashioned countertops that are impossible to keep clean. At some point, it becomes painfully obvious, something needs to be done! But what is the first step to understanding your repair options? No doubt you are asking yourself, how much is this going to cost, and where do I start? Kitchen Barn Offers Free Advice! Take advantage of us. . . Most people will have one chance to remodel a kitchen in their entire life, and the learning curve is pretty steep. The smart shopper will look for someone they trust with previous experience to lead them through the process. Though price is an important consideration, unless you have had some recent experience working with kitchen design, Featuring: &
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RHS Eco-leaders Lead the Way for a Green Ramona By Sydney Rector
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he Ramona Unified School District Composting Program, headed by Ramona High School teacher Gloria Quinn, is an efficiently run green program managed by high school students known as “Eco-leaders.”The Eco-leaders are also the very first high school students to participate in this program in San Diego County. The County of San Diego, including its
schools in the Ramona district. Eco-leaders each have their own jobs. The technicians keep track of how much the earth tub can handle and the amount of food scraps that arrives. Another job is to go and get the buckets, bring them back and prepare them for composting. The technician uses an iPad to record the weights of the buckets sent by the schools. This information is sent electronically in real time to a county consultant
every day. Eco-leader Jonathan Villegas says one of his jobs is to turn the handle to the earth tub to mix all the composting, and he’s excited to be helping the district. Composting is a long process, but Quinn says, “The Eco-leaders are very happy and excited to be helping the community and to be working as a team.” These Eco-leaders are doing extremely well. They are also directing fresh produce that cannot be served to students over to the animals in the ag program. Once the composting process is done, compost goes to help the schools in the district, the Ramona High School Dawg
Patch Garden (which, in turn, donates produce to Ramona Food and Clothes Closet), and the community service club Fuzion. So far, they have already diverted more than one ton of composted material that would have otherwise gone to landfills, thus helping our local community and our environment. n Ramona Home Journal is proud to present articles from the Ramona High School advanced journalism class, taught by Ruth Pluciennik. Look for the students’ reports featured in the Journal on a regular basis.
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Ramona Food & Clothes Closet would like to thank the community, and the following businesses and schools that helped with our Christmas program this year. PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
The Ramona High School Eco-leaders’ composting operation is not only a sustainable, green technology, but also a space-saving and efficient system. Photo by Jonathan Villegas
Public Works Solid Waste Planning and Recycling, has helped to get the supplies that have made this possible. Composting is a biological process that can turn food scraps, paper, grass and other things we often throw away into soil or mulch. Kitchen scraps are delivered to RHS from seven other
Eco-leader Jonathan Villegas pulls a switch to the auger to turn on the earth tub. Photo Courtesy of Jonathan Villegas
Senator Anderson Continued from page 16
Gary Schwartzwald, director of GUHSD’s career technical education program, said, “Providing authentic learning is part of how career technical education programs help prepare students to be college- and career-ready at graduation. We are happy to be invited back to Senator Anderson’s Holiday Legislative Open House again this year to show off our students’ achievements in culinary arts and floral design skills.” The enthusiastic and talented Youth
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