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Ramona Junior Fair Marks 43rd Year By Ruth Lepper
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ore than 300 entries are expected this year for the 43rd annual Ramona Junior Fair and Livestock Show. Members of 4-H Clubs, Future Farmers of America and the Grange will be grooming their animals and finishing their sewing projects in time for opening day on July 26. The fair runs through Aug. 3, with auction day set for Aug. 2. Buyers from all around will be bidding on quality animals raised by the youngsters. There are market and breeding divisions for most animals. Entries will come from Imperial County
this year as well as around San Diego County. About 20 clubs will participate, including those from Ramona, Julian, Warner Springs, Valley Center, Escondido, Poway and East County. Special events and games will be planned for participating clubs. There will be a Best Barn Award given to the club that maintains the cleanest barn and has the best educational display. The divisions include swine (the most popular), rabbits, goats, chickens, sheep, cavies, veal and beef. There also will be a dog show, horse show and a separate division for home economics.
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in conjunction with the fair’s theme, “Under the Big Top.” It will be tied in with a contest for the youngsters to post photos on the fair’s Facebook page. The pie auction, the annual fundraiser for the fair, will take place July 12
at the fairgrounds. Deadline for entries is July 12. Entry forms and more information can be found on the fair’s website at www. ramonajuniorfair.com. n
Runners Race to Support Recovery Center The inaugural Ramona Valley of the Run 2014 5K and 10K has a lofty mission: to offer scholarships to help Pemarro Recovery Center provide local addiction awareness and prevention services and develop support for recovering methamphetamine and heroin addicts. “It’s also a wellness event,” said Erin Levinson, Ramona Valley of the Run board member. “It reaches beyond focusing on addiction services and it’s about empowering people to better their lives on many levels.” Emily Hart, race director, added, “Growing up in Ramona and seeing the way addiction has affected many people and their families, I wanted to do something to raise awareness and build a stronger support system for those affected. It means the world to me that so many people are reaching out and volunteering their time for this event.” Runners will line up at 7 a.m. on Aug. 9 at Ramona Outdoor Community Center (ROCC), and take on a moderately challenging course of sand, hills and uneven terrain. The event will include an art and music festival. Local bands will play after the race and continue throughout the
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Country Fair Boasts ‘Home Sweet Home’ with Flair
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hen event organizers started planning this year’s 44th Annual Ramona Country Fair, they weren’t just planning a familyfriendly event, they were planning an unforgettable experience for people of all ages. Reuniting with the Ramona Junior Fair, the Country Fair is expected to draw a few thousand people to the community. It is presented by the Ramona Chamber of Commerce and organized by a group of volunteers, including event chair Bob Murray and co-chairs Darrel Kinney and Sally Westbrook. Westbrook tells how this year’s theme is “Home Sweet Home,” and says, “It’s going to be a great time!” The theme will be linked to a number of contests and special events, and fairgoers will discover an assortment of vendor booths, mouthwatering foods,
thrilling rides and an endless amount of live entertainment. With two stages and headliners to include Classic Buzz, Whiskey Ridge, Shirthouse, and Gone Blonde, the fair will offer a toe-tapping good time. In addition to live music, there will be a dance competition and a special Battle of the Bands. Back by popular demand will be Foto Friday, a photography competition where people can submit in advance a photo of subjects to include nature, people, animals or architecture. There are several age divisions, from 10 years old through adult. Entry forms and photo guidelines may be found at the Chamber office located at 960 Main St. Winners of the Foto Friday contest will be announced on Friday at approximately 5:15 p.m. at the fairgrounds pavilion. On Saturday, contestants who are clever in the kitchen will have the opportunity to showcase their specialties
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judging the jarred goods to determine first-place through third-place winners in each category. The winners will be recognized at approximately 4 p.m. Saturday at the fairgrounds pavilion. Also on Saturday will be the 4th Annual Valley of the Sun Pitchers Duel
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The contest begins at 10 a.m. The firstplace team wins $750; second-place team, $450; and third-place team, $300. In addition to riding an assortment of carnival rides from Christiansen Amusements, which will provide thrillseekers a chance to giggle and wiggle in every imaginable direction, visitors can
enjoy strolling through the commercial and craft vendor area. From cowboy apparel to games, crafts and everything in-between, shoppers will
find an assortment of specialty items at great fair prices. Vendors will offer a wide range of tasty fair foods and refreshing beverages. Local beer and wine will be available at select locations. Throughout the fair, contestants from Ramona Idol, a local talent contest, will
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It’s a relatively simple contest that involves some ringers, and Ramona takes a fancy to it on Aug. 2. For the fourth year, competitors will line up to take their aim on 15 busy courts in the Valley of the Sun Pitchers Duel Horseshoe Tournament at the Ramona Country Fair in the Ramona Outdoor Community Center Fred Grand Arena, 421 Aqua Ln. The Ramona Chamber of Commercehosted event is turning into one of San Diego County’s top tournaments of its kind. It received an enthusiastic reception from all who played last year, and organizers expect double the number of participants this year. After a 10 a.m. start, the tournament will continue for five hours, with $750 dangling as a team first prize. Second is
perform on stage as they vie for a chance to be dubbed Ramona’s top vocalists. With a variety of age groups competing, the six-week-long talent search will conclude Sunday in front of a live audience. “We put a lot of heart and soul into this event and have to thank all of the volunteers and especially all of our sponsors, including Barona Resort & Casino, Suncraft Solar, Ramona Disposal and SDG&E,” said Westbrook, hopeful people will invite their family and friends to join in the “Home Sweet Home” fun. The fair begins on Thursday, July 31, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 3., at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center, 421 Aqua Ln. Admission to the fair is free, and ride tickets can be purchased in advanced at the Chamber office, Albertsons super-
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owboys have always found themselves at home in Ramona, and what better way to celebrate the Western lifestyle than at the eighth annual National Day of the American Cowboy, July 26. The free event will be hosted by “Ranger Doug” Oliver of Ranger Doug’s Shootists’ Emporium in partnership with the Ramona Pioneer Historical Society. Performers will include National Junior Miss United States 2013-14 Olivia Jensen singing the National Anthem and Western and patriotic songs; Sunny Side Strings and the Shirthouse Band; and cowboy
poets Wrangler Dan and Miss Ellie. Among the highlights will be reenactments by the Old West Mounted Lawman’s Association, a leatherwork display by Captain Jim Cooper, a cattle ranching presentation from Steve Tellam and information about beef production from the San Diego County CowBelles. In addition there will be displays of cowboy gear, food and merchandise vendors, opportunity raffles and more. The event is from noon to 5 p.m. at Mountain Valley Ranch, 842 Highway 78, site of the historic Stokes-Ortega Rancho. Proceeds benefit the Ramona Pioneer
Historical Society. Sponsorships and donations of prizes are welcome. Call 760-789-7644. n
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improvement vendors and demonstrations, and vintage cars on display. At the Main Street store June 7, there were pet adoptions and microchipping, children’s face painting, pool and spa water testing, and more. “It definitely was a great
turnout, and it shows a lot about how the community supports us,” said co-owner Jimmy Gilchriest. “That’s one of the reasons we’ve been here so long, because the community is so great.” Gilchriest said that atten-
dance both days was very good. “Saturday at Main Street was one of the single best days we’ve ever had. On Friday, it was all about seeing the customers, having fun, listening to music and eating some food. It was a good time!” n
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Poster Winners Honored by RMWD Directors By Ruth Lepper
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oster winners, resolutions and other items of business came before the Ramona Municipal Water District Board of Directors at its June 10 meeting. Local finalists in the 23rd annual Water Awareness poster contest for North County Water Agencies were presented certificates and gift bags of art supplies by RMWD Water Resources Specialist Patty Bevers. The contest was open to fourth-graders throughout North County. The winning posters from the three Ramona students will be included in next year’s calendar published by the North County Water Agencies. The theme for the contest was “Water is Life!” The winners were Eliana Ledezma, first place; Joselyn Paris, second place; and Alyssa Weichert, third place. Eliana and Joselyn are students in Tori Barlow’s class at Barnett Elementary School. Alyssa’s teacher is Goldie Kakacek, also at Barnett. The board adopted a resolution of appreciation for the sovereign nations of Barona Band of Mission Indians and the
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. Barona Fire Chief Cal Smith was on hand to receive the plaques from board President Darrell Beck. Ramona Fire Department
balance will be funded by the district. Ramona Fire Chief Burke Kremensky said he had negotiated a discount of approximately 30 to 33 percent when purchasing the cardiac monitors.
Local winners of the North County Water Agencies Water Awareness poster contest are pictured with their Barnett Elementary School teachers and RMWD Board President Darrell Beck. From left are teacher Tori Barlow, first-place winner Eliana Ledezma, third-place winner Alyssa Weichert, teacher Goldie Kakacek and Beck. Not pictured is second-place winner Joselyn Paris. Photos by Ruth Lepper
was a recent recipient of a grant for $70,089 from the sovereign nations to cover 75 percent of the cost of three cardiac monitors. The remaining
In other business, the board approved setting a public hearing for June 24 to establish fees and charges for fire permits, along with operational and
development services. The board also adopted a resolution to continue with a fire protection agreement with Cal Fire for the fiscal year 2014-15. General Manager David Barnum reported on a meeting with San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob and the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) in regard to a threeparty agreement between the district, San Diego Country Estates Association and Spangler Peak dealing with the disposal of effluent water. The municipal service review is routinely conducted by LAFCO every five to seven years. “This agency recycles about 95 percent of the water out of Country Estates,” Barnum told the directors, adding that the goal is to increase the use to 98 percent, “and reduce the cost to the ratepayers out there.” Three of the items on the agenda had to do with Director Rex Schildhouse and his recent concerns over board policies and the duties of directors. While Schildhouse now votes by stating “Present,” the other
three board members (Director Kit Kesinger had not attended a meeting in more than 15 months) approved sending a letter to Schildhouse from the legal counsel, suggesting a meeting be arranged between the lawyer representing the board, the general manager, the board president and Schildhouse. The meeting would review several matters, such as Policy 1 and the roles and responsibilities of the directors, the general manager, legal counsel and district staff in the way district business is conducted. The agenda item included a copy of correspondence dated Feb. 11 that Schildhouse sent to Ronald Ball, of Best, Best & Krieger, requesting the lawyer to perform a number of tasks. Replies to Schildhouse’s correspondence were included in the agenda item. The board majority also accepted Schildhouse’s previous request to redistribute orientation materials to all board members. The materials are initially given to newly elected directors at the time they are seated on the board. Directors Joe Zenovic, George Foote and
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Schildhouse denied having made the request for the orientation materials but did not go into details of what he had requested. The final item was submitted by Director Foote, calling for the elimination of the “Directors Comments” section on the agendas. It was approved by the board majority and will go into effect at the next meeting.
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s theme park admission prices continue to climb, it’s nice to know that you still get a bang for the buck at Southern California’s old-fashioned country and county fairs. The upcoming Ramona Country Fair (July 31 through Aug. 3) is a perfect example. The community is happy with the production that focuses on good old country fun. Nothing beats tradition. And, this year the Junior Livestock Fair will be conducted at the same time. Future Farmers of America and 4-H youngsters will prep their animals for the climactic auction. It brings back memories of when I worked different jobs at several county fairs over the years. Each had a distinct character and charm. Their approach toward entertainment was quite different. You can’t help but remember the little girl in tears who had to give up her pet animal at the livestock auction, unusual hobbies, and an elderly lady clutching a blue ribbon for her beautiful cake. The San Diego County Fair in Del Mar has headline entertainment, a tremendous number of concessions and exhibits, and a huge fun zone. For a couple of years, I helped promote Fairest of Fair beauty contests in 16 towns. One year I had to pick up the queen at an early hour for a press photo shoot at the fairgrounds. “If anyone wants to get me to enter another beauty contest, I’ll hit them on the head with something,” she said angrily. She didn’t have to. You might
know the name: Raquel Welch. During the run of the fair, Don Diego (actor Tommy Hernandez) would chaperone the queen about the grounds. The role of the Fairest of the Fair has been discontinued, and a statue at the main entrance is the only reminder of Don Diego. The California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta in Imperial County could boast that it featured the second-highest livestock auction in the state when it came to dollar amount. One year, two rival ranchers entered a bidding war for a prize lamb. It peaked at $500 a pound and made the Guinness Book of World Records, until surpassed by a sale in Texas. The National Date Festival in Indio featured ostrich and camel races and a big stage production featuring mostly amateur talent from the desert region. Busloads of southland visitors came to enjoy. Thoroughbred horse racing was the 19-day highlight of the Los Angeles County Fair. Of course, they had huge buildings to accommodate vendors and exhibitors. Horse players could take a break. I always felt the concessionaires were an interesting bunch of gypsies going from fair to fair throughout the year. If they missed a fair, that meant they could lose a choice location. One time at Del Mar I was
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What Medicare Covers in the Hospital By David Sayen
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ne of Medicare’s most important benefits is helping to cover your expenses if you need to be hospitalized. But what exactly is covered, and how much do you pay? Medicare helps cover certain services and supplies in hospitals. To get the full range of benefits, you must have both Medicare Part A, which is hospital insurance, and Part B, which is medical insurance. What you pay depends on whether you’re an inpatient or an outpatient. Staying overnight in a hospital doesn’t always mean you’re an inpatient. You’re an inpatient on the day the doctor formally admits you, with a doctor’s order. You’re an outpatient if you haven’t been formally admitted as an inpatient, even if you’re getting emergency department services, observation services, outpatient surgery, lab tests or x-rays. If you aren’t sure whether you’re an inpatient or an outpatient, you or your family should ask your doctor or the
hospital staff, or you can call Medicare at 800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). If you’re admitted as an
inpatient, Part A will help cover your stay. This generally includes a semi-private room, meals, general nursing care, drugs and other hospital services and supplies. Part A covers your care in acute-care hospitals, criticalaccess hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, long-term care hospitals and psychiatric facilities. How much you’ll pay
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depends partly on how long you stay. Medicare pays for inpatient hospital care based on “benefit periods.” A benefit period begins the day you’re admitted to a hospital and ends when you haven’t had any inpatient hospital care for 60 days in a row. You can have more than one hospital stay within the same benefit period. There’s a limit on how many patient days Medicare will cover during a benefit period, but there’s no limit on the number of benefit periods you can have over your lifetime. How much comes out of your pocket when you’re in the hospital? Part A has a deductible, which is $1,216 in 2014. You pay this deductible at the beginning of each new benefit period. After you’ve paid that, there’s no co-payment for days 1 through 60 of each benefit period. For days 61 through 90 of each benefit period, there’s a co-pay of $304 per day. You also have 60 “lifetime reserve days.” These can be used after day 90 of each benefit period, and your co-pay is $608 per day in 2014. After you use up these “lifetime reserve days,” you must pay all costs yourself. Keep in mind that Part A doesn’t cover doctor fees or other medical services. That’s where Part B comes in.
To get Part B, you must pay a monthly premium, which for most people is $104.90 per month this year. You’ll also pay 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount for most doctor services while you’re an inpatient. Part B also helps cover outpatient costs, such as doctors’ fees, emergency and observation services, lab tests and x-rays. Finally, here are some things Medicare doesn’t cover in the hospital:
• Private-duty nursing • A telephone or television • Personal items such as toothpaste or razors • A private room, unless it’s medically necessary. n David Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and the Pacific Trust Territories. Call 800-MEDICARE or visit www.medicare.gov.
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Small Business Solutions
Collecting Debt Can Be a Challenge
By Ann Reilly Cole ~ the journal
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hether operating a one-person enterprise or managing a team of employees, small-business owners have many responsibilities to juggle, some of which pull them away from doing the things they love and the reasons they got into business in the first place. To stay focused on growing or managing a successful business, entrepreneurs need to decide which jobs they should do themselves, which to delegate and when to get help from an expert. In the course of doing business, for example, what can a proprietor do when a client doesn’t pay for services rendered or products received? Attorney at law Aimee Morris advises and represents clients on collection issues. According to Morris, the most important thing a businessperson can do is lay the proper groundwork before a collection issue arises. That means before doing business with new clients, have them complete an application that includes bank or brokerage account information, personal
guarantees from the principals, employment information, and information on other companies with whom they do business or have accounts. Also, be certain that the person who signs an application or contract is a principal or has the authority to bind the company. With this information in place, if an account does go to collection or litigation, there will be a way to collect on the debt. To avoid problems in this area and make it easy for your customers to pay, business owners should invoice immediately; make invoices easy to read; invoice the correct person or department; and include all pertinent information on the invoice, including total amount due, date due, description of product or services, your business name and mailing address, purchase order numbers, and tax or employer ID numbers. If a problem does arise, deal with it right away with a phone call to find out why the bill hasn’t yet been paid and politely ask that it be paid. “Don’t wait too long,” says Morris. “If you want your bills paid, you’ve got to step up.
People pay the those who make the most fuss.” Marok Baniani, a business mentor at SCORE, found an in-house solution to collecting debts when she was running her franchise. Baniani delegated the collections job to her receptionist, who had a friendly phone manner and could make customers feel highly valued and at ease, which resulted in 70 to 80 percent of the bills being paid promptly. “They just hung up on collection agencies, but our receptionist was able get cooperation from good customers,” said Baniani. Sending a personal letter requesting payment within 10 days, including an option for a time-payment plan, would be a next logical step. “You’ve got to keep correspondence courteous,” said Morris. “One thing jurors and judges don’t like is discourteous parties.” At some point, however, it may be advisable to get professional help to collect on a debt owed, file a lawsuit to settle the issue or chalk it up as a loss. n
Capturing a Cowboy
More than two dozen artists came to Ramona Library to capture the essence of a cowboy when Carol Ravy, right, held an acrylic painting class last month. Ramona resident Jim Cooper dressed the part, serving as a live model for the class. Photo by Annette Williams
New Spiritual Leader for Congregation Etz Chaim Congregation Etz Chaim, Ramona’s Jewish presence, announced that Sabbath services will be conducted by Keith Liker. The congregation’s new spiritual leader, who is not a rabbi, has been trained by and studied with Rabbi Mark Hurvitz, Rabbi David Castiglione and Cantor Lori Frank of Temple Adat Shalom in Poway.
Liker takes over for Rabbi Leslie Bergson, who began conducting services with the congregation in 2009. Services are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Friday from October through June in the International Equestrian Center Rotunda, 16911 Gunn Stage Rd. For information about High Holy Days, call Diana Levin at 760-789-2781. n
Carlee Herrera Completes U.S. Navy Basic Training Navy Seaman Apprentice Carlee D. Herrera recently completed an eight-week U.S. Navy basic training program at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. Training included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. In addition, she participated in a Battle Stations exercise, which is designed to galvanize
the attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of “Honor, Courage and Commitment.” The exercise is designed to give recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Herrera is the daughter of Dean R. Herrera of Ramona and Theresa M. DeMello of Lakeside. n
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Patrol Craft Fast
A Tour Aboard a Swift Boat By John Harms, Commander, U.S. Navy Retired
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n 1965, the U.S. Navy saw the problem imposed by the thousands of square miles of waterways in Vietnam and embarked on an effort to expand small boat operations to counter the infiltration of men, equipment and supplies from North Vietnam. A major part of this effort involved the utilization of a new boat called a “Swift Boat,” with a designation of Patrol Craft Fast (PCF). Swift Boats were enhanced versions of boats utilized to service and resupply oil rigs off the coast of Louisiana. Construction of these new Swift Boats began in 1965. The boat was to be a 22-ton, 50-foot patrol boat capable of 30 knots, outfitted with armament to include a twin .50-caliber machine gun forward, a single .50-caliber machine gun aft over an 81-mm mortar, M79 grenade launcher and
various small arms. It would have a crew of six, including one officer (normally a lieutenant junior grade) and five enlisted men (a boatswain mate, gunners mate, engineman, radioman and a seaman). The Swift Boats were to be utilized in Operation Market Time, using their abilities for coastal surveillance, gunfire
Above, Cam Ranh Bay, 1966. Left, Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument at the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado includes a Swift Boat (PCF 104), which has on board pictures and short biographies of the 50 “Swifties” who died in Vietnam.
support and checking the thousands of watercraft that used the sea for their livelihood and the smuggling of enemy supplies. After successfully curtailing the enemy’s supply route from the sea, the mission was later expanded to include counter-infiltration patrols and river and canal incursions. I was one of the original 54 U.S. Navy officers who volunteered and were selected to serve as an officer-in-charge of a Swift Boat. A lieutenant junior grade at the time, I reported to Naval Amphibious Base Coronado for training in August of 1965. Little notification was made to the base personnel regarding our arrival, and therefore no training was scheduled. In addition, approximately 250 enlisted personnel were arriving with us. On the positive side, since all officers were
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Behind the Wheel By Johnny McDonald
Orphans of a Different Kind
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he San Diego Automotive Museum has a dozen or so orphaned cars that will have a home, adopted at least through September. They are orphaned in the sense that their parent companies have gone out of business in a failed ability to keep up with motoring’s big league: Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. It’s a play on words, but research director Kenn Colclasure said the exhibit is a way of showing visitors the effect of business busts of the past. “For example, some didn’t want to scale down during the Depression,” he said. “We’re sticking to domestics and not imports. Some of the key cars on display are American Rambler, Packard Super 8 Touring, Nash Metropolitan, Pierce Arrow, Hudson Hornet, DeLorean, Kaiser Manhattan, Overland, McLaughlin and Studebaker.”
He said Studebaker (1902–67) was actually No. 2 in sales at one point in the 1930s, but it couldn’t cope with the Big Three. “Cash reserves were not big enough,” Colclasure said. Anybody could start up an automobile company, but high-dollar enterprise and mistakes were made. Ford did the right thing and kept the price down, and GM offered a variety of cars at different levels. “Ever hear of a Tourist?” he asked. “Its company’s span was from 1902 to 1909, and if I remember right, it was made in L.A. But we only want to show cars that people might remember. “When you get into cars that are so old and so few of them, like a 1909 Babcock and a 1915 Saxton we have around, it doesn’t do us any good to bring cars they’ve never heard of.” More than 2,000 different makes have been sold in this country. “We are excited to display these amazing cars,” museum CEO Paula Brandes writes in the museum’s newsletter. “We are also telling the stories about their history and place in automotive culture. The stories of these cars are as interesting as the cars themselves. Why did the companies fail? What impact did these cars have on future design and production? How many times were the companies sold or absorbed, and did that lead to the demise of the brand?” As the auto industry contemplates radical restructuring to save itself, the likely fallout will be the demise of a familiar brand or two. The history of the automotive industry is littered Maxwell Photos Courtesy of San diego Automotive Museum with the remains of defunct
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Hubbell Compound Reflects Natural Peace and Tranquility By Ruth Lepper
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eace and tranquility. A perfect description for the James Hubbell compound located halfway between Santa Ysabel and Julian. Block out the chatter of the hundreds of visitors at the annual open
Renowned artist and architect James Hubbell opens his home and studios for visitors every year on Father’s Day. Photos by Ruth Lepper
house on Father’s Day and you can experience the serenity that envelops the 40-acre site. Two of the three buildings that will comprise the headquarters for the Ilan-Lael Foundation were open to visitors for the
first time. Mosaics, relief sculptures and custom door and window portals enhance the structures. The Ilan-Lael Foundation was started in 1983 in San Diego to preserve the works by Hubbell and inspire other artists to find their way in the art of nature. The art and education center in Santa Ysabel has been home to the Hubbell family for more than half a century. The structures, designed and built by Hubbell, do not conform to normal standards. Curving walls surround the natural settings; rooftops reach skyward allowing natural light to flow in through bright stained-glass designs. Windows from floor to ceiling serve as an attraction for the scenery beyond. The scenes change with the seasons: flowery springtime, sunny summer days, colorful beauty of fall, and snowy winters. One of the most popular sites in the Hubbell complex is “The Boys House,” a separate residence that each of Hubbell’s four sons called their home when turning 14. The Boys House was featured in a special on KPBS television in 1989, entitled “The Art and Vision of James Hubbell.”
All of the structures, with the exception of The Boys House, were destroyed or damaged by the ravenous Cedar fire in 2003. It took a few years to replace the buildings, staying with the original designs plus a few added improvements. In the living quarters — a living room and kitchen with a separate master bedroom structure — a new light fixture hangs in the dining area. Previously, the lighting in the dining room was provided mostly by candles. A unique trait in all of the Hubbell structures comes out in the décor of the bathrooms. Mosaics decorate the walls, while leaded glass designs in the ceilings enhance the tiled tubs and showers. Mosaic designs on the stairway and floors feature a peacock, firebird, redbird and bluebird. The Big Studio was built in 1965, featuring a large interior space with a corner spot for blacksmithing as well as an upper work level. Many interns, students and artists participate in the work at the Hubbell complex. The smaller drafting studio was originally built in 1982. Large windows and doors face the south, welcoming the sun’s
mosaic in the bottom of the pool. The Kiva Gallery was formed with salvaged adobe and fired brick. Tiles from Tecate, Mexico, cover the roof. Lighter tiles inside follow the Hopi tradition of light Left, the stairs in The Boys House feature bird mosaics. Below, an outdoor chapel has an artistic touch.
warmth for winter heating and cool breezes in the summer. Hubbell’s private studio served as the family home when it was built in 1962. Today, following the rebuilding after the Cedar fire, it is more spacious with added windows and allows in more natural light. The swimming pool, dubbed “Emerald Eye,” is another 1970 construction, preceding The Boys House at the request of the Hubbell sons. A dark-blue base highlights a tile
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VIP and Handicapped Parking (passes or placards required) is behind OPMS and the performing arts center with in/ out privileges halted during the actual fireworks show. Vendor parking (pass required) is inside the venue, with no in/out privileges from 4 to 10 pm, to ensure the safety of the many people attending this event.
General parking is in the front lots at the schools, but is limited. Early arrival (before 6 p.m.) is recommended. Entry to the venue is from the front of OPMS or through two pedestrian gates behind the soccer fields. NOTE: the back gate near the Ag Department and near San Vicente Road will be locked for safety due to fireworks staging area. JULY 2014
Ramona Rotary’s July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks Event
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his is truly a community event, and because of your support, the show will go on! For 20 years, Ramona Rotary Club has been honored to present a spectacular fireworks extravaganza, the grand finale of a festive and family-oriented celebration. Through the years, thousands have been able to enjoy our nation’s birthday in a fun and safe setting right in our own backyard.
The fireworks are enjoyed by even more people as they watch from vantage points all over Ramona. Ramona Rotary thanks all the community-minded organizations, businesses and individuals who have donated funds, equipment and supplies. Thank you to everyone who has donated to this year’s show! Together, we made it happen! ■
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Special Thanks The Ramona July 4th Committee thanks the Ramona Kiwanis Club and Walter Ainsley, Security Chief Don Scott, CERT/ROARS, the Intermountain Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Ramona Fire Marshal, Ed Anderson of the RUSD Maintenance Dept., Sound Prodigy, RHS student athletes and cheerleading squad, the RHS Interact Club, Ramona Disposal Service, One-Stop Equipment Rental, Hawthorne Equipment, Gravel ’n Grit, European Portable Sanitation, YMCA Camp Marston, SD County Roads Department, Main Street Auto Care, San Vicente Resort & Golf Club, Tony’s Garage, Ramona Home Journal, Ramona Sentinel, Ramona Unified School District and everyone else who provided assistance with this event. A tremendous amount of manpower, equipment, supplies and services are needed to ensure the success of this event, and we couldn’t do it without the assistance of these people and groups.
Ramona Rotary Club, chartered in 1937, is one of more than 31,000 Rotary clubs in the world — all focused on “Service Above Self.” The more than 1.2 million men and women who are members of the clubs around the world have worked hard to eradicate polio worldwide and to bring safe water to people in third-world countries. In Ramona, Rotary co-sponsors the annual Ramona Music Fest and the July 4th fireworks program, puts up flags on Main Street on holidays, supports senior and youth programs and gives out several scholarships annually.
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President, Craig Jung President Elect, Bob Murray Past President, Amber Ramirez Treasurer, Sharon Greene Secretary, Lori Woosley Sergeant-at-Arms, Andy Schreiber Club Services Director, Sheila Jones Community Service Director, Kim Lasley New Generations Director, Melissa Brunner Director-at-Large, Pete Schiff We would like to thank Rotary’s Fourth of July Chairperson Pete Schiff, along with his committee, for their hard work in making sure this is again one of the best events possible. Also, without the financial support of Ramona, the fireworks would not be possible. Thank you to our community, and we look forward to seeing you on the Fourth of July.
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he following local businesses and organizations gave $1,000 donations to help fund Ramona Rotary Club’s Fourth of July Fireworks and Family Picnic.
Ramona Rotary Club President Craig Jung accepts a donation from Charlotte Jensen, president of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, pictured with Chamber of Commerce directors and Rotarians.
Jim and Kim Lasley, owners of of Kritter Kamp, make a donation. Kim is also a member of Ramona Rotary. Photo Courtesy of Kritter Kamp
Presenting a donation are Ramona Disposal Service Vice President and General Manager John Snyder, CFO Alan Walsh, owner and founder Ed Burr and Director of Market Development Patrick Osio. Osio is also a Rotarian.
Craig Jung accepts a donation from Ramona Kiwanis Club representatives Bob Hailey and Paul Tarr, as fellow Rotarians look on. The dental office of Dr. Malcom J. Boykin, DDS, presented a check in support of the Ramona Rotary Community Fireworks and Family Picnic Photos by Darrel Kinney July 4.
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Ramona Man Recreates the Old West in Miniature By Jim Evans
years and scaling the construction down to something more diminutive. It typically takes three to four days to complete each miniature with his meticulous attention to detail. Some of the covered wagons have tiny arrows
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or more than 20 years, Ramona resident Dave Prazak has been quietly crafting miniature Western figures — mostly covered wagons, buckboards, stagecoaches, carriages, funeral coaches and other distinctly Western vehicles, complete with passengers and cargo. It may be one of Ramona’s best-kept secrets. Toiling by himself in a makeshift workspace in a small, 10-by-10 storage unit, Prazak is a self-taught artisan who took up the pastime during his years working as a shipyard pipefitter. Born in Iowa City, Iowa, Prazak came to Dave Prazak crafts Old West miniatures in his Ramona Ramona with his family workshop. Photos by Carol Kinney
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in 1956, graduating from Ramona High School in 1960. He commuted from Ramona to the shipyards for more than 36 years, “Wearing out at least a couple of cars along the way,” before retiring in 2002, he laughs. He then worked off and on at a local nursery and installed fencing for a while before finally settling down to make miniatures full time. His miniatures are made mostly from scrap wood — the soft, pliable wood from old dresser drawers is his favorite — expertly fashioned and shaped by hand into rustic Western vehicles. Much of his expertise comes from designing and constructing custom go-carts for many
sticking out from the wooden sideboards, tools hanging from the sides, and horses tethered to the back. Stagecoaches have tiny saddles and other gear stored on top, and funeral wagons are complete with caskets. Prazak creates items as special orders. Several local merchants have purchased them as decorative accessories for their stores, while others acquire them for resale. It’s the Old West in miniature — real enough without having to find a place to park it in your driveway. Prazak may be reached at 760-525-9599. n
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Scripps Ranch Theatre Offers Comedy at its Best
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“The Sunshine Boys” is a comedy by Neil Simon, under the direction of Ruff Yeager, in production at Scripps Ranch Theatre. Phil Johnson and Eric Poppick star as Willie and Al. Kevin Hafso-Koppman plays Ben Silverman, the nephew. The three actors have stepped into the personas of their characters with perfection. They bring out the best in them in a very realistic way. The play could have been written with them in mind.
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ow is the time of year to focus on outdoor landscaping projects. One popular project involves redesigning the front yard or backyard to include an array of different flowers and foliage. While many people gravitate to the flashy and colorful annuals on display at nurseries and home centers, you may want to consider adding some succulents to your home landscape. Succulent plants can be a boon to a homeowner without the time or resources to maintain plants. Succulents get their name from their primary function, which is drawing up and storing water. Succulents are able to thrive in arid conditions, and there are more than 300 different types, including some exotic species. The advantages to planting succulents are many. Because they store water in their stems, roots and leaves, it reduces
the number of times an owner must water them. Succulents can go several days between waterings. Varieties such as cacti that have few if any leaves are perhaps best at managing water because they lose little to evaporation through the foliage. Succulents are particularly good to have in areas prone to arid temperatures or where water restrictions are often in place. They can be environmentally friendly because of their ability to conserve moisture. Succulents treat water as a precious resource, and their entire makeup is designed to minimize consumption. Because they thrive in sunlight, succulents can be the ideal plants to put in extremely sunny and hot locations. They will not wither and dry out due to extreme heat. For particularly dry areas of landscape or where soil is subpar,
consider the placement of different varieties of succulents to create a varied and eye-catching display. There are many advantages to planting succulents: • Succulents offer contrasts in shape, texture and colors. With the many varieties, you’re bound to find something interesting and different to add to the landscape. • Whether you have ample acreage in the yard or simply some containers available for planting, succulents will thrive. They grow just as well in containers as they do in the ground. • Succulents don’t tend to require pruning or cutting back of the plant. With this in mind, you can expect them to grow large. Therefore, space the plants adequately to allow for growth. • Succulents are perennials. So once you plant them, they should last for years
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Swift Boat Continued from page 16 bachelors, we were to be assigned to the bachelor officers’ quarters (BOQ) where there was no room. Therefore, to our delight, we were granted additional funds to live off base and interact with the local community. Our schedule of training included Vietnamese language, small arms training with the Marines at Camp Pendleton, and SERE (survival, evasion, resistance and escape) training at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., in December in the cold and snow. Makes good sense, since we were going to tropical Vietnam, right? As the boats were completed, we were organized into sixmember crews and were flown to the Philippines and transported to Subic Bay. After several weeks of outfitting the boats, overseeing the installation of guns, etc., we loaded our boats aboard an amphibious ship for transit to our assigned base of Cam Ranh Bay, one of our Swift
Boat bases in Vietnam. Other bases were in Da Nang, Qui Nhon, Cat Lo and An Thoi. Little information was made available to us with regard to our base and the security of the surrounding area. The commanding officer of the amphibious ship dock, who transported us to Cam Ranh Bay, also knew very little. As a result, we debarked not knowing what to expect at our base or from any bad guys in the surrounding area. Cam Ranh Bay in early 1966 was a base with the very basic essentials: makeshift pier; off-patrol living quarters, consisting of a small tent on the sand near a beach; outdoor latrine in a larger tent for all to share; and no hot water. We were fortunate the boats were new, since there was no maintenance facility. Even more fortunate, there was a U.S. Air Force base nearby and available when we were off patrol, with an air-conditioned officers club with a band, hot-and-cold Air Force nurses,
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and pilots living in air-conditioned quarters, with whom we became friends. I was very fortunate to have had an outstanding crew, including a very qualified boatswain mate; an engineman who was under-utilized since our diesel engines were new, but he was an outstanding cook while on patrol; a gunners mate and radioman, who although very junior, were dedicated and enthusiastic; and a seaman eager to learn. Primarily, we conducted coastal patrol operations and provided gunfire support to Army and Marine Corps in-country advisors, worked with special operations forces/SEAL teams and conducted river operations with other naval units. Patrols lasted several days and were more active at night. We had very few charts by which to navigate and relied upon our fathometer when in shallow water. Initially, much to our cha-
grin, our rules of engagement did not permit our firing unless fired upon first. The rules were later modified to authorize firing when a direct threat was present. The hot and humid weather punctuated by monsoonal rains was indeed a challenge. Also, a real joy was our weekly malaria pill as well as beer containing formaldehyde due to safety concerns resulting from the prevailing extremely hot and humid weather. I served a normal 12-month tour from February 1966 to January 1967, operating out of Cam Ranh Bay. It was truly a very rewarding, unique, one-ofa-kind experience, and I’m very happy that my crew and I, and the great majority of the friends I made during my time in Swift Boats and my year in Vietnam, made it back safely. Swift Boat operations evolved over time, and beginning in 1968, Swift Boats operations
became much more aggressive. As a result, casualties increased dramatically. From 1965 to 1973, approximately 3,500 men served as crewmembers or support personnel, and 51 men made the ultimate sacrifice. Ironically, after being with one of the first in-country naval combat units in Vietnam and making five deployments aboard ships in theater providing gunfire support, security and escort to carriers in battle groups in the Gulf of Tonkin, our ship, the USS Vancouver (LPD-2), participated in the evacuation of Saigon in March of 1975. Our job was to deploy Marine helicopters to the American embassy to pick up staff. It was a hectic three days without sleep as thousands were leaving any way they could. If a Vietnamese helicopter landed on our ship, we had to push it over the side so our Marine copters would be able to land and take off. We transported our passengers to Subic Bay, and the rest is history. The public now has a unique opportunity to take an underway tour of San Diego Bay aboard a Swift Boat. The tour originates at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, located on Harbor Drive near the foot of Broadway, and goes under the Coronado Bridge, and by Naval Station San Diego, Amphibious Base Coronado, and Naval Air Station North Island before returning to the Maritime Museum. Tour guests learn about U.S. Navy brown water operations in Vietnam directly from men who served aboard Swift Boats in Vietnam. Just visit the San Diego Maritime Museum’s website, www.sdmaritime.org, click on “explore” and then “PCF 816 — Swift Boat” for all the details. I know you will enjoy the tour. n JULY 2014
ON MEMORY’S BACK TRAIL ‘El Capitan Blanco’ of Mesa Grande
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dward “Ed” Harvey Davis (1862-1951) was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Lewis S. Davis, a maritime merchant, and Christine Smith Davis.There he received his early schooling, including an advanced education in fine art and drawing. In 1884, in search of a more healthful climate, he sailed for California via the Isthmus of Panama, arriving in San Diego in 1885. Applying his talents at drawing and mapmaking, he was employed to help draft plans for the Hotel del Coronado
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and assisted on the survey for the San Diego Flume. During those first few years, he borrowed money from his father to purchase land, and prior to the land bust of 1888, parlayed windfall profits from real estate speculation in San Diego to purchase 320 acres of bare land with a cabin in Mesa Grande, some 60 miles northeast of San Diego. In 1888, Davis and his wife, Anna Marion (Anna May Wells), also of New York, moved into the Mesa Grande cabin and were soon joined by other family members, including his brother, mother-in-law and an uncle. Ed and Anna’s four children — Harvey, Marion, Erving and Stanley — were born, and he added on to the house to make room for the growing number of relatives. Davis fenced the property, developed water, planted 1,000 cherry trees, farmed and raised a few cattle. In 1902, he served as Deputy County Assessor, and in 1903, he was County Justice of JULY 2014
the Peace. But Ed Davis had a unique fascination with the activities, artifacts, customs and history of the local American Indians at Mesa Grande that became a force that changed his life forever. He noticed that members of the younger generation were adapting to the ways of the white man and spurning the old traditions. He was concerned that their culture, artistry, skills and customs were dying out and felt he must do something to preserve that part of history.
He rapidly gained the people’s respect and trust by treating them as equals at a time when others often viewed them with suspicion and disdain. Due to his bond with the Mesa Grande Band of Digueño Mission Indians, known as “Diegueños,” he was welcomed into their confidence and society. He began collecting artifacts, attending fiestas and ceremonies, making cultural observations, doing sketches and taking photographs. One of his best Native American friends was Cinon Duro, last of the hereditary chiefs of the Mesa Grande tribe. When Duro died in 1906, Davis was given the title of “ceremonial chief” and became known as “El Capitan Blanco” — White Chief. Davis began to expand his collecting and exploring trips into California’s deserts and mountains and into Arizona and Baja California, where he observed other tribes and customs. He faithfully recorded
observations of every trip in notebooks and sketchbooks, noting details about funerals, the manner of poisoning arrows, Indian place names, native medicine, wildcat and death dances, Peon games, imageburning ceremony, the killing of war eagles, Fiesta de Los Muertos, acorn storage baskets, and many more interesting events, places and people. Davis had to build an adobe structure on his property to house the huge and growing collection of Indian ollas, matates, manos, utensils and baskets, as well as his notebooks. In 1915, a representative from the Museum of the American Indian in New York, who had heard stories about the legendary Ed Davis and his artifacts, came to Mesa Grande to examine his collection and made an offer on the spot to buy it all. Davis sold everything, knowing that it would be properly exhibited at the museum founded by millionaire George Gustav Heye. The materials Heye gathered became the basis of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., which has been part of the Smithsonian Institution since 1989. Davis used the proceeds from the deal to build the Powam Lodge on his property that served as a hotel and summer retreat for city dwellers and tourists who came to vacation, breathe fresh air and sit around the huge fireplace at night and hear Davis tell interesting tales about his exploration and experiences. Powam Lodge, designed by architect Emmor Brooke Weaver, became a popular retreat where Davis kept some fine Indian baskets, ollas and other artifacts. However, the lodge was destroyed by fire in 1930 and never rebuilt. In 1916, a year after Davis sold his collection, Heye visited him in person and convinced him he should go to work for him as an official field collector of American Indian artifacts, an endeavor that included recording their history and culture. This meeting offered Davis the fulfill-
ment of his lifetime, as he was now free to do the very activity he truly enjoyed. For almost the rest of his life, Davis made excursions all over the Southwest, studying 20 or so tribes and collecting artifacts. He recorded details of his travels — either by notes, sketches or photographs — cataloguing everything. He was occasionally accompanied by Roberto Thomson, a white man who spoke Seri, a language of the indigenous people of Sonora, Mexico. One of his most interesting ventures took him to Tiburon Island in the Gulf of California, where he was able to make friends with the feared Seri Indians who were rumored to practice cannibalistic rites. Davis learned to trade with the
Seris and was able to photograph them, making sure they always got a print of their own photo. Besides his collection of artifacts in New York, Davis left a number of papers at the San Diego Historical Society archives, including a brief biography, notebooks, sketches and a group of more than 5,000 photographs. “Those trips were the joy of my life,” he wrote. He said he was especially fond of camping out in the desert. “God is there and man can feel his presence.” Edward Harvey Davis died in 1951. He was laid to rest at the Davis memorial, along with other family members, on the old Cherry Hill Ranch in Mesa Grande. n
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t’s almost the Fourth of July, the day when we celebrate our independence as a nation and the many liberties we enjoy as individuals. Still, we have to keep working to earn some freedoms — such as financial freedom. But by making the right moves, you may eventually enjoy your own Financial Independence Day. Here are a few such moves to consider: • Set free your vision. Your first step in moving toward financial independence is to establish a vision of what this
freedom might look like. Ask yourself some key questions: When do I want to retire? What do I want to do during my retirement years? How can I be confident that I won’t outlive my financial resources? The answers can help you develop a clear picture of where you want to go — which will make it much easier to create a financial strategy for getting there. • Liberate your full investment capabilities. Right now, you may have good investment opportunities that
you are not fully exploiting. For example, are you contributing as much as you can afford to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan? And when your income goes up, are you increasing your contributions to these accounts? Both an IRA and a 401(k) offer tax advantages and a variety of investment options, so try to get as much out of these plans as you can. • Avoid the bondage of a non-diversified portfolio. If you only own a few types of investments, you are restricting your opportunities — and probably taking on too much risk. If a downturn primarily affects just one or two asset classes, and most of your investment dollars are tied up in those assets, your portfolio could take a big hit. But if you free up your holdings by diversifying across a range of investments — stocks, bonds, government
securities, certificates of deposit and so on — you may give yourself more chances for success while reducing the effects of market volatility on your portfolio. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification cannot guarantee profits or prevent losses.) • Unshackle yourself from debt. It’s not always easy to lower your debt burden, but it’s worth the effort. The lower your monthly debt payments, the more money you will have available to invest for the future — and for your ultimate financial freedom. So look for ways to consolidate, and reduce, your debts. • Escape from disability and long-term care expenses. Few events can threaten your financial independence as much as a disability or the need for long-term care, such as a nursing home stay. Even a short disability and time away from work can
wreak havoc on your financial situation. And an extended stay in a nursing home can be hugely expensive. In fact, the national average for a private room in a nursing home is nearly $84,000 per year, according to a recent survey by Genworth, a financial security company. To defend yourself against the threat of disability or the expense of long-term care, you may want to consult with a financial advisor, who can recommend the appropriate protection vehicles. The Fourth of July is a festive occasion. But you’ll have even more reason to celebrate once you can declare your own financial independence. So, do what it takes to speed the arrival of that day. 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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Meeting House, gave youngsters the opportunity to learn skills such as cooking, computer technology, science and math. n
Adult leaders worked alongside local Boy Scouts
Above, Boy Scouts, back row, Raymond Tang, Nhuloug Vo and Brent Stewart taught the younger boys about qualities of citizenship and details about the nation’s capital, state bird, and the meaning behind our National Anthem. The three boys are either a firstgeneration, second-generation or soon-to-be-sworn-in U.S. citizen. Photos by Tracy Rolling
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Patti Guerrero Receives Real Estate Awards Century 21 Real Estate recognized Patti Guerrero, broker associate with the Century 21 Award office, as one of the top producers nationwide, honoring her with the coveted diamond level Century 21 Masters Award and the Century 21 Quality Service Producer Award. “Patti Guerrero is a valued and trusted real estate resource for the Ramona and backcountry area and a major contributor to the overall
success of Century 21 Award,” said David Romero, broker/ owner of Century 21 Award. “I am so honored to be recognized with this achievement award,” said Guerrero. “I am humbled by my clients taking time in this busy society to participate in a quality service Century 21 Award Broker Associate Patti Guerrero, left, accepts awards from Century 21 Award Vice President/ General Manager Sara Jackson.
survey. I am grateful for every opportunity I have to assist people — who start out being clients but always develop into true friends — with one of the biggest decisions of their lives. I love the people and I love this town.” Guerrero may be reached at Century 21 Award, 1306 Main St., Ste. 101. Call 760-789-9603. n
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Century 21 Award Joins Ramona Chamber Ramona Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Century 21 Award Ramona office into membership last month. Century 21 Award South Executive Vice President Sara Jackson cut the ribbon, surrounded by agents from the local office, representatives from the corporate office, and Chamber members. Jackson commended the local office for exceeding their expectations and goals, and for having a positive impact on the community and on the corporation. Photo by Annette Williams
Thad Clendenen Earns Masters Award Thad Clendenen, sales associate with the Century 21 Award office in Ramona, earned the diamond level Century 21 Masters Award from Century 21 Real Estate. Diamond level status is awarded to an agent who has met sales production within a calendar year, distinguishing him as as one of the top producers nationwide. “Thad Clendenen Thad Clendenen places his real estate Photo Courtesy of wisdom and passion Clendenen Group for life into his everyday business, helping to make clients more comfortable with the real estate transaction as they make what may be the most significant purchase of their lives,” said David Romero, broker/owner of Century 21 Award. “He is also dedicated to continuously exceeding the service expectations of his clients.” “I am honored and humbled to receive the Master’s Award from Century 21, which I owe solely to the loyalty and trust shown to me by my clients and friends,” said Clendenen. Clendenen may be reached at Century 21 Award, 1306 Main St., Ste. 101. Call 760-445-0958. n
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Bow Wow Pow Wow Dog Show Earns Lots of Wags By Jim Evans
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or more than 50 years, the Kiwanis Club of Ramona has been helping folks in the community by sponsoring fundraising events and contributing to worthwhile programs. The annual Bow Wow Pow
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• Most Talented — Truman, part Australian shepherd, owned by Marion Wright. More than just a cheap trickster, Truman was the real deal.
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• Best Tail Wagger — Dante, Chihuahua-Pomeranian, owned by Evelyn Brown. The original Energizer Bunny, Dante could be a drummer in another life. Buddy Rich would be proud.
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• Most Unusual Markings — Winston, English bulldog, owned by Dennis Sargent. Marking? Yes, Winston does have unusual markings on his svelte physique, perhaps reminiscent of Picasso?
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Left, Nacara Jo Akins of Poway FFA with her Reserve Grand Champion Market Swine. Right, Makenna Krueger with PHOTOS BY TIFFANY PRESSLER her two Boer goats.
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fter months of hard work and dedication, Ramona Junior Fair participants sent their animals to the auction. Each 4-H and FFA member has his or her own plans on how to use the money they earned. Garrett Barton from Poway FFA won the Grand Champion Beef, with his steer coming in at 1,341 pounds. He says the money he gets from selling his beef at the auction will go straight into an account for his steers and pigs for next year’s fair. The 17-year-old winner says he has one more year left of raising animals for the fair. After he finishes FFA, he will take all of the money and put it toward college. He plans to attend Texas A & M University or Kansas State University, majoring in
animal science and agriculture engineering. Barton says he couldn’t have done it without the help of Curtis and Mary Martineau and Dale Fullerton. Curtis Martineau is a Julian Junior High School teacher and his wife, Mary, is the Poway FFA advisor. Fullerton is the Julian FFA advisor. “They all helped me so much,” says Barton, who wrote about 30 letters asking people to purchase his steer at the Ramona Junior Fair auction. From start to finish, he has put $3,500 into the steer. In addition, he raised two pigs: one for the San Diego County Fair and one for the Ramona Junior Fair. The pig he had at the local fair won a blue ribbon and placed second in class for market.
“He was in the first-place pen of three,” he says. Nacara Jo Akins from Poway FFA won the Reserve Grand Champion swine, which came in at 271 pounds. This same swine won Lightweight Reserve Champion at the San Diego County Fair in June, weighing 222 pounds at the time. Akins auctioned other swine at the County Fair. This is Akins’ first year showing at the Ramona Junior Fair. She knew that if she brought the swine to this fair, she would advance more and make more money. In addition, she won first place in the bredand-fed category. The pig’s name is Trouble, and Akins purchased him from Mission Swines. See RAMONA JUNIOR FAIR continued on page 6
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When gas prices started to soar a little more than a year ago, Mary Ann Houston decided it was time to build a bridge in Ramona — a bridge club, that is. “I had been going down the hill, taking lessons and playing competitively for quite some time,” she said, explaining how the price of gas and her game fee, on top of her coach’s game fee and lessons, were becoming quite costly. That’s when she took it upon herself to start a Ramona-based American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned bridge club. She describes contract bridge as a game with great disciplines that include mathematics and memorization.
Houston admits that when it came to building a bridge club, she was pretty naive about the whole thing. Her initial thought was to tell all her friends and family, and they would do the same, and a big group of people would show up. “But it didn’t work that way,” she confessed. So she scraped together 12 players, the required number of people to sit at three tables. With four players and two teams per table, an imaginary compass is used to identify each player’s position, and like clockwork the games began. The club had its first sanctioned game on Aug. 1, 2012, in Ramona Town Hall, where she and her husband, Doug, secured a room, in part because
From left, Doug Houston, a certified director with the American Contract Bridge League, players Sharon Greene and Esther Workman, and bridge PHOTO BY TRACY ROLLING master Mary Ann Houston.
But in order for her to open her own club, she would have to earn it by winning a certain number of prestigious master points with every card game she played. “You have to earn so many gold, silver, red and black points by participating in various tournaments,” she said. The current requirement is 500 points, but when she was sanctioned it was 300.
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Hubbell Compound Continued from page 18 erupting from the center of the earth. The Sculpture Gallery complements its surroundings, with its windows allowing natural light to flow inside. The Passage Garden has raised vegetable beds, fruit trees and an herb garden. Here, also, is the chapel where views can be seen of Palomar Mountain, Volcan Mountain and Mount Laguna. The Hubbells open their home and work spaces to the public once a year as a fundraiser for the Ilan-Lael Foundation. Visit www.ilanlaelfoundation.org. n
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A tiled bird mosaic is on the wall in the bathroom of one of the new buildings that will be headquarters for the IlanPhotos by Ruth Lepper Lael Foundation.
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Tender Chops are Sweet and Spicy
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astering grilled pork chops is easy no matter your skill on the grill. It’s all about selecting the right recipe, preparing the grill correctly and grilling your pork chops like a steak using a digital thermometer to ensure the proper range of doneness — between 145°F (medium rare), followed by a three-minute rest, and 160°F (medium).To prep your grill:
• Arrange hot coals evenly on the fire grate of the grill or use all gas burners on medium-hot heat • Place pork directly above the heat source • Follow suggested cooking times — 3/4-inch chops should be cooked for 8-9 minutes and 1 1/2-inch chops for 12-16 minutes, turning once during cooking
For a deliciously sweet and spicy recipe like Sweet Fire Pork Chops, seasoned with hot chipotle chile, zesty orange, garlic and sweet honey — choose 3/4-inch Porterhouse (bone-in loin) chops to create your new favorite masterpiece. For a complete meal, serve them with a side of mashed sweet potatoes and sauteed green beans.
“Sweet Fire” Porterhouse Pork Chops
Ingredients 4 Porterhouse (bone-in loin) pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground chipotle chile 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt Grated zest of 1 large orange 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1/3 cup honey
Cooking Directions In a small bowl, stir oil, ground chipotle, salt, orange zest and garlic together into a paste. Using a rubber spatula, spread chipotle mixture over both sides of pork. Let stand for 15 to 30 minutes. Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Place chops on grill and close lid. Grill over direct heat, turning once, about 4-5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature of the pork on a meat thermometer measures between 145°F (medium rare) and 160°F (medium). During the last 2 minutes, brush chops on both sides with honey. Remove from grill and let rest for 3 minutes.
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utdoor weddings are romantic when done right, and a growing number of couples are exchanging vows amid an expansive garden or with the splendor of the pounding surf providing a picturesque backdrop. If Mother Nature cooperates, outdoor weddings can go smoothly. But even if the weather does not cooperate, there still are ways couples can enjoy a memorable ceremony. Preparation and planning help keep outdoor weddings moving along. Weather can be unpredictable and unforgiving, so it is always best to account for various scenarios. The following are some thoughts to consider. • Be mindful of hot weather. Many outdoor weddings occur when temperatures are at their warmest. As anyone who has had to sit outdoors in the blazing sun for an extended period of time can attest, it can grow quite uncomfortable, especially when everyone is dressed to the nines. Advise guests in advance that the wedding will be taking place outdoors and to dress accordingly. Arrange to have shaded areas for guests who may struggle with the heat. Keep chilled bottled water nearby so guests can stay cool and refreshed. Ask the officiant to keep the ceremony brief so that guests are not melting away in their seats. • Keep wind in mind. A stiff breeze can upset tents and wreak havoc on hairstyles. Be sure every-
thing outdoors is properly secured and weighted down. Avoid light fabrics on a wedding gown that will get swept away by wind. A short, blusher veil may be more appropriate than a sweeping train. Couples should advise their hairstylists that they will be getting married outdoors, and looks should be well secured by bobby pins and gel to keep hair in place. Stick to real dishes for food service, as plastic or lightweight materials may get blown away. • Check for power sources. Choose a wedding location with easily accessible power outlets. Guests will certainly want to hear the vows, and that may require the use of microphones and a sound system. Having power available also makes it easier for bands and musicians to set up their equipment for an outdoor reception. If the wedding will be stretching into evening hours, electricity will be needed to power supplemental lighting that illuminates the festivities. • Ensure accessibility. Outdoor terrain can prove tricky, especially for older guests or those with mobility issues. When scouting locations, select a wheelchair-accessible spot that can be easily traversed. Understand that turf can become waterlogged and challenging to walk over should it rain the day of the wedding or prior. Plastic or fabric runners may make things easier. Also, choose a location that isn’t too far off the beaten path. It should
be close enough to a parking lot and not require guests to have to take an extended hike through nature. • Face away from the sun. Glares can make it difficult for guests to see the ceremony. Be sure to arrange seats so that guests do not have to look into the sun. This is best achieved by having the sun behind everyone for the ceremony. It also ensures that you won’t end up with washed-out photos or pictures of everyone squinting. • Ensure food is properly chilled or heated. Dining outdoors means keeping food safety in mind. Food that is supposed to be kept cool should remain on ice or be refrigerated until served. Hot foods should remain hot. Food in chafing dishes or served buffet-style also should be protected from insects. Improper handling of food can result in foodborne illnesses. No one wants to remember a wedding for intestinal discomfort. • Use fresh flowers in potted plants. Cut flowers tend to wilt prematurely in
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hot weather. Rather than waste money and beautiful flowers, choose potted plants that will thrive if well-tended. Guests can then take the plants home and continue to cherish the wedding long after it is over. • Budget for a tent. It is always better to have a contingency plan. Even if you have your heart set on an outdoor wedding, have a backup plan in place if the weather is uncooperative. A tent with surrounding sidewalls may be sufficient. Otherwise, determine if there is an indoor location that can be kept on standby. • Mix up the candles. Intersperse citronella candles with the decorative ones to help keep bugs at bay. You can also consider placing small bottles of insect repellent on the tables. Guests will appreciate the gesture when biting flies or mosquitoes want to join in the fun. Make sure Mother Nature doesn’t rain on your outdoor wedding. Plan for all the possibilities so that an outdoor ceremony or reception goes as smoothly as possible. n
Songs for Mother-Son and Father-Daughter Dances Wedding ceremonies and receptions are full of tradition, as everyone celebrates the joining together of two families. Among the more popular traditions are the dances between mother and son, and father and daughter. Some families choose to go with more traditional songs for their dances, while others prefer to turn up the volume with a more modern song. Either way, the dances are an often touching moment for parents, the happy couple, and guests alike. Popular songs for the mother-son dance are: “What a Wonderful World,” Louis Armstrong “In My Life,” The Beatles “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),” James Taylor “Summer Wind,” Frank Sinatra “Simple Man,” Lynyrd Skynyrd “Forever Young,” Rod Stewart “The Wind Beneath My Wings,” Bette Midler “Child Of Mine,” Carole King “God Only Knows,” The Beach Boys “Blessed,” Elton John “Just The Way You Are,” Billy Joel “I’ll Have To Say I Love You In A Song,” Jim Croce “You’ve Got A Friend In Me,” Randy Newman
and cavernous chops. But, alas, he folded in the clutch when he couldn’t pucker under pressure. The whole thing was more fun than a barrel of monkeys — oops, dogs — and sets the stage for next year’s event. Will Winston show up to defend his Best-in-Show crown? Will Dante run out of gas and forfeit his best wagging title? Will Dino and Chantel start dating? Will Truman lose his edge? Will Case’s tongue finally wear out, and will Tiberius take his place? Stay tuned for next year’s 11th Annual
Popular songs for the father-daughter dance are: “The Way You Look Tonight,” Frank Sinatra “My Girl,” The Temptations “Isn’t She Lovely,” Stevie Wonder “Wonderful Tonight,” Eric Clapton “Have I Told You Lately,” Rod Stewart “Butterfly Kisses,” Bob Carlisle “Over The Rainbow,” Israel Kamakawiwo’ole “You Are So Beautiful,” Joe Cocker “Unforgettable,” Nat King Cole “Daughters,” John Mayer “Father and Daughter,” Paul Simon “Daughter,” Loudon Wainwright “Landslide,” Fleetwood Mac
Bow-Wow Pow-Wow to find out. Proceeds from this year’s event will support Kiwanis community services, including scholarships, Rady Children’s Hospital, Student of the Month, Project Lifesaver, Ramona High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps and wrestling, and Ramona Emergency Animal Rescue. n
Kathie Stedman and her pit bull Dino, winner of Most Handsome Photo by Jim Evans Dog. Ramona Home Journal 37
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