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he Malone family is coming back to their roots to compete in the 33rd Annual Ramona Rodeo. The family lived in Ramona for 11 years before moving to Warner Springs last December, where they have a full-service training facility called Flying M Ranch. Mitch Malone and his son Mason Malone, 21, train horses. They have a calf roping arena, calf roping lane, round pen, full-size arena, trotting track, and wide open country where they can ride for miles. Jeannie Malone — Mitch’s wife and Mason’s mom — is a competitive barrel racer. She is a gold card member of the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, the oldest women’s sport association in Jeannie Malone the country. Photo by Reed Settle PRCA Photographer “It’s very prestigious,” she says. To be a gold card member, one must she never lost the desire to ride and be a member in good standing for 25 compete on horseback. She says that years or more and be over the age of 50. when you show horses competitively Jeannie has been riding since she was with a judge, it’s subjective. But in rodeo, a toddler and grew up in a show family it’s a timed event and not subjective. You where she showed horses in halter, are competing against a stopwatch, not western pleasure and trail. She has each other. been barrel racing since she was 18 At the age of 18, she would drive three years old, and her family accrued state hours one way to compete in a jackpot and national titles. against 15 to 20 women. Now, When her family lost interest in horses,
jackpots are within a two or three hours’ drive, and there are between 50 and 150 contestants competing. She says the whole landscape of barrel racing has changed. It’s one of the fastestgrowing equine sports in the world. Jeannie works as the director of facilities for Garden Fresh Restaurant Corporation, the parent company to Soup Plantation
and Sweet Tomatoes, overseeing a team of project managers and coordinators. Business has taken her out of town to Texas, Arizona, Florida and Arizona, and she also works long hours when she is in town. When she is away, her husband and son keep her barrel racing horse exercised, and this allows her to continue to compete even with her very busy schedule. Goodie, her horse, needs to be exercised five times a week to remain See A Family that Rodeos Together continued on page 21
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Corps. “It’s very exciting and a complete surprise to be selected,” she said. She was an Army physical therapist in a veterans’ hospital in the Los Angeles area. “We worked with some who had serious injuries, doing our part to help them. I was only in for about a year and a half.” The whirlwind all-expenses-paid Honor trip will cover one solid day of visiting memorable locations, including tributes to Iwo Jima, World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars, plus the changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery. They’ll fly out of San Diego on a charter flight Friday morning for Baltimore, visit the memorials Saturday, and return Sunday morning. Honor Flight San Diego is a hub of the Honor Flight Network, which consists of more than 100 independent nonprofit “hubs” across America. Each hub is funded separately by private donations from individuals, foundations, associations, business owners and corporations wishing to thank veterans for their service to the United States and its citizens. n
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The ride was different this time because they had no support vehicle, and Bucky had to carry all of the supplies on his back. During the first ride with Rocky, the horse could easily cover 30 miles a day without the added weight of supplies. Jeff would meet them at a designated point with food and water for Rocky and dinner and a place to sleep for Pat. In contrast, Bucky was comfortably covering 15 miles, but would struggle over 20 with the added weight of supplies. The lack of support in the 2012 ride was immediately evident on the first night of their journey when they were attacked by swarms of mosquitos and
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is majoring in business and marketing. She has been riding horses since she was 4, and over the years, her passion for horses has led her to successfully compete in a variety of competitions. She previously earned multiple Division Championship titles with the Ramona Santana Riders, and enjoys competing in barrel racing. Buckley attended Ramona High School, where she maintained a 3.8 grade-point average. While there, she played for three years on the Girls Varsity Basketball team and was recognized by U-T San Diego in 2011 and 2012 one of San Diego’s outstanding student athletes. She has a wide variety of interests, is involved in community service and philanthropy projects through her Alpha Phi Sorority, and plays basketball with her college intramural team. Her hobbies are pleasure riding, working out, volunteering, and hanging out with her family and friends. As the 2103 Ramona Rodeo Queen, Megan Buckley is proud to be an ambassador for the town of Ramona, Professional Rodeo, and a spokesperson for Western heritage and values. She also wants to be a positive role model for young children, demonstrating goodwill, a positive character and the highest level of integrity. n
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will be drawn to Ramona for the May 4 and 5 event. “It’s guaranteed to be a great couple of days of music and impromptu break-out jams in the camping area,” said Lewallen. Camping is available at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center venue at 421 Aqua Ln. The Old West Fest will feature its own stage with live entertainment, Wild West encampments, a variety of games, vendor booths, and food and libations.
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Why, Hello Summer! By Tracy Rolling
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elieve it or not, summer is just around the corner, and many people are wondering how they can best keep the kids busy while enjoying the summer months. In an effort to help parents and caregivers come up with creative solutions for summer fun, we’ve collected a variety of information about local activities, camps and programs for kids of all ages. Whether it’s entertainment, education, or just plain fun your kids are looking for,
here are a few ideas to get ready to say, “Hello,” to summer!
Cub Scout Day Camp The Pacific Crest District of the Boy Scouts of America will host its annual Cub Scout day camp, “Adventure Race.” Volunteer parents and Boy Scouts will provide an outdoor opportunity for boys entering second grade to fifth grade, where they will take a simulated international trip and cross all seven continents, seeking out clues and using them to navigate to their next destination. Along the
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Boys & Girls Club Summer Camps
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego Ramona Branch will offer a variety of summer camp programs that include a different theme every week. Beginning the week of June 13 and running through Aug. 23, campers will experience exciting field trips, contests and games, arts and crafts, computers, sports and more. Registration is open; the cost is $99 per week for the first child, with a 20 percent discount for each additional child. A one-time membership fee is required at a cost of $70. Fees include a camp T-shirt, and membership is good through June 30, 2014. Some scholarships are available. Space is limited. Visit the Boys & Girls Club at 622 E St. in Collier Park; call 760-789-1416; or visit www.sdyouth.org for a complete schedule.
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Ramona Library offers a free summer reading program for children and teens. This year’s theme is “Reading is Delicious.” It begins mid-June and runs through the first week in August. Children of all ages can look forward to a program that includes clowns, crafts and characters, including a visit from Ronald
Movies in the Park Two free movie nights are scheduled by San Diego County Parks Department. The first will be at Dos Picos County Park and will feature “Wreck It Ralph” on Saturday, May 25, at dusk or around 7:30 p.m. The second will be at Collier Park and will feature “Brave” on Saturday, July 27, also at dusk.
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McDonald. Other activities will be a puppet show, wildlife show, mad science show, and a grand-finale to be announced. The teen program will run simultaneously and features Zumba, silk screening, acrylic painting, an affirmation workshop, food demo and live music. Both programs encourage children and students at all grade levels to read. The program rewards participants with prizes for accomplishing reading goals. Register online at www.sdcl.org or visit the library at 1275 Main St.
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Little People’s Learning Center (LPLC) will offer a summer preschool program as well as a day camp for 28 school-age children during the summer and school holidays. The day camp will be for children ages 5 to 11 from June 17 through Aug. 23. Camp activities include an age-appropriate academic program of writing, math and reading, including the library reading program; as well as CrossFit kids, science projects, cooking activities, arts and crafts, water activities and community service projects; and field trips to local businesses, community organizations and parks. Camp hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and the cost is $100 per week for five days. LPLC’s preschool program is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Preschool hours vary, and discounts will be offered for those who commit to all six weeks of summer. Visit www.lplc.ramonaumc.org or call 760 789 3435. Space is limited. LPLC is part of Ramona United Methodist Church, 3394 Chapel Ln.
Pepper Creek Ranch will offer horseback riding camp for children ages 6 to 16 in small group settings with no more than seven kids. Campers will learn horse mannerisms, grooming and caring, and have lots of ride time. Sessions are daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a daily craft, games and some swimming. Each camper will receive a camp shirt and build a scrapbook that they can take home at the end of camp. Camps are offered the weeks of June 24, July 8, July 15, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12. Call 760-788-1795 or visit www.peppercreekequine.com for cost and information. Space is limited.
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Arts Unlimited Tumbling, Dance & Fitness Arts Unlimited’s annual dance recital will be June 1 at Olive Peirce Middle School Performing Arts Center, 1521 Hanson Ln. The theme for 2013 is “Let’s Dance.” Summer registration is from 9 a.m. to noon, June 8, at Jill’s Dance Studio, 101 Eighth St. Summer classes include preschool dance, tot tumbling, tumbling, mini movers, hip-hop/ jazz dance, fitness and stretch classes, and Zumba. Visit www. artsunlimitedramona.org or call 760-522-8098.
Ramona/Julian Academy of Dance Ramona/Julian Academy of Dance will offer preschool dance and tiny tumblers from 9 a.m. to noon, July 8 through July 29, as well as half-day summer camps for children ages 5 to 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. during the weeks of July 15 and July 22. Full-day dance camp will be available for children 8 and up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the weeks of July 15 and July 22. A summer ballet intensive camp for dancers at Level 3 and up will start July 8 and be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Fitness program will be offered in July and August. Registration for fall classes will be held Aug. 17 and 24 at 9 a.m. Fall classes will start Sept. 3. Visit Ramona/Julian Academy of Dance at 1530 Main St. or call 760-789-1711. MAY 2013
YMCA Camps
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“Make Summer Count” is the theme for this year’s YMCA programs, which include overnight camping experiences at Camp Marston near Julian; Surf Camp at the San Diego coast; or Raintree Ranch, a horse-lover’s paradise in Julian. Campers will participate in a variety of fun
A water polo program will be held at the Ramona High School pool where participants will learn basic strategies and techniques of the fun and competitive sport. Practices will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7:30 pm. Contact Donnie Williams at dawgpolo@yahoo. com.
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activities, including swimming, hiking, fishing, canoeing and more, depending upon which camp they choose. Most programs are designed for students entering grades 2 through 11 and offer many outdoor opportunities. Camps begin the week of June 16 and run through the week of Aug. 11. Prices start at $585 per camper, depending on camp location and accommodations. Visit www.camp.ymca.org or call 760-765-0642.
Heartland Youth Swim League five-day summer camp programs. Riders will learn basic horse care as well as different riding techniques, including English, Western and bareback. The week-long course is designed for entry, intermediate and advanced riders who want to learn trail navigation and/or enhance their current riding skills. Prices start at $240 per camp, depending on the number of days and camp schedule. Tuition rates include snacks, craft materials and a T-shirt. Space is limited. Contact Kimberly Sebesta at sebestasrockingk@aol.com.
Paintball Summer League Velocity Paintball Park will offer a summer paintball league where participants can learn the basics of how to play the sport as well as practice tips
and techniques during a twohour session. Visit Velocity at 1350 Warnock Dr., call 619-871-8504, or visit www.velocitypaintball.com.
Beginning the week of June 24 and running through Aug. 3, Heartland Swim Association will offer a goaldriven, technique-oriented competitive swim program for youth ages 6 to 19 interested in learning all four competitive strokes and competing in swim competitions. Those who join must be able to swim two lengths of the pool freestyle and backstroke without aid. Cost is $190 for the summer league program with a discount for additional family members. Classes are offered from 8 to 9 a.m., Tuesday through Friday. Tryout dates are May 20 and May 24 at the San Diego Country Estates pool. Contact Taylor Ford at 760-440-5568 or e-mail ramonaswimlessons@ gmail.com.
Former pro tennis players Greg and Katrina Failla will host a tennis, golf and swim camp, as well as evening tennis-only camps. Camp 1 is June 24 to 28; Camp 2 is July 22 to 26; and Camp 3 is Aug. 12 to 16. Camp meets from 9 a.m. to noon, and participants will learn basic skills. Cost of tennis, golf and swim camp is $150 per week. Tennisonly camp is from 6 p.m. to 7:30
p.m., and participants will learn all levels of tennis play. Cost is $75 per week. All camps include instruction Monday through Friday, with a fun hit for prizes on Friday. Tennis rackets and golf clubs are available to borrow. Camps fill up quickly. Call Greg Failla at 760-703-2218. See Why, Hello summer! continued on page 13
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Aquatics Program at Ramona High School Open swim will begin in early summer and be held Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Lifeguards will be on duty. The cost is $3 per day, or guests may purchase a summer pass for $50 per person or $100 for family. Lap lanes may be made available upon request. Swim instruction will also be offered. Contact Taylor Ford at 760-440-5568 or e-mail ramonaswimlessons@ gmail.com
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Financial Focus
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other’s Day will soon be here. If you’re a mother, you will (hopefully) receive thoughtful cards and gifts. But there’s one present you may eventually want to give yourself, and it’s a gift that truly does keep on giving: a strategy for your retirement. Of course, it’s important for everyone to build adequate financial resources for retirement — but the challenge is even greater for women. Largely due to family responsibilities, women spend, on average, 12 years less in the workforce than men, according to the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement. Less time in the workforce equates to lost earnings, missed promotions, smaller and fewer raises, and reduced retirement plan benefits. In fact, men have, on average, about $91,000 in Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), including all IRA types and the amounts rolled over from other retirement accounts into IRAs, compared to just $51,000 for women, according to a recent report issued by the Employee Ramona Home Journal Benefit
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Research Institute. Whether you’re married, divorced, widowed or single, you’ll want to build financial resources of your own and be prepared to manage your finances during your retirement years. You’ll be helping yourself, and, by becoming financially independent, you’ll also avoid the possibility of depending on your grown children for support. To help ensure a financially secure retirement, consider these ideas: • Fully fund your IRA each year. As the numbers above show, women are way behind men when it comes to funding their IRAs. And IRAs, with their tax advantages, are great retirement-savings vehicles. A traditional IRA has the potential to grow on a tax-deferred basis, while Roth IRAs have the potential to grow tax-free, provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59 ½. So make it a priority to “max out” on your IRA each year. In 2011, you can put up to $5,000 into a traditional or Roth IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older. • Boost your 401(k) contributions. Put as much as you can afford into your 401(k)
or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. At the very least, contribute enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered. (In 2011, you can put in up to $16,500, or $22,000 if you’re 50 or older.) Your earnings have the opportunity to grow tax-deferred, and you have a range of investment options, so your 401(k) or other retirement plan can be an effective, flexible way to put money away for the future. • Invest in an annuity. If you’ve reached the contribution limits of your IRA and 401(k), you may want to consider purchasing an annuity, which can be structured to provide you with regular payments for the rest of your life. And this lifetime income source is especially important to women, who, at age 65, can expect to live, on average, almost 20 more years, compared to slightly over 17 for men of the same age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a mother, you willingly spend a great deal of time and effort on your children. But it’s important to also think about yourself and your future, so review your strategy for retirement with your financial advisor, and take the actions needed to help make sure you can enjoy all the Mother’s Days of your life in the comfort you deserve. 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.
Jeep and Off-Road Swap Meet A Jeep and Off-Road Swap Meet is set for May 18 at Miller Off-Road Products, 330 Elm St. The event offers an opportunity for folks to clean out their garages and
buy, sell and trade old parts — all at no charge. Set-up begins at 7 a.m. and the sale starts at 8. Admission is free. Call 760-788-6558. n
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Why, Hello Summer! Continued from page 11 San Diego Country Estates Recreation Schedule The SDCE Recreation Center will offer a variety of week-long summer camps for children between the ages of 5 and 11, with a focus on “Wild ‘Bout Board Games!” Each week, a different game will be highlighted, including Jumanji, Chutes & Ladders, Monopoly, Battleship, Clue, Candy Land, Spot It, Twister and Apples to Apples. Crafts and a field trip are often included. Camp hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., June 17, through Aug. 19. Extended care is available for additional charge. The center will also host a Mad Science All-Stars camp for ages 5 to 10 July 8 to 12 from 9 a.m. to noon, for $120 per camper. There will be Lego Camps: Junior Ninjaneering Aug. 5 to 9 from 9 a.m. to noon for kids ages 5 to 7, and Ninjaneering Masters the same week for kids ages 7 to 12 from 1 to 4 p.m., at a cost of $105 per child. Visit the Recreation Center, 25386 Pappas Rd., or call 760-789-4146.
SDCE Tiny Tot Mini Camp Preschoolers between the ages of 3 and 5 will play a variety of sports, games, group activities, and arts and crafts from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. daily from July 15 through 19. The cost is $45 per preschooler, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the
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The American Red Cross offers Learn-to-Swim classes at designated times between April 22 and June 8. The 30-minute sessions are taught Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and times vary based on skill level. Class sizes are limited, and cost starts at $70 per swimmer for SDCE residents and $75 for nonresidents. Call the SDCE Aquatic Office at 760-789-9066 or the recreation office at 760-789-4146.
SDCE Water Fun SDCE also offers summer swim programs that include a Summer League Stroke School, similar to a swim team; a Water Polo Club, which teaches the fundamentals of the sport; a Junior Lifeguard Class; and a water camp. Some swim programs have prerequisites for participating, and most start at $60 for residents, $65 for non-residents. Contact the Ramona Oaks Park pool office at 760-789-9066. In addition to the camps and summer programs listed, there are plenty of parks with outdoor play structures and trails to explore, and Ramona is a picnicker’s paradise. Keep up-to-date with other activities and events by reading the Journals or visit us online at www.RamonaJournal.com. n
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Get Your Boots On! The Ramona branch of W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital, LLC is participating in the BOOT CAMPAIGN, an organization that gives us the opportunity to show our appreciation for the American Troops by providing financial support for various services when our soldiers return home. Please visit www.bootcampaign.com for more information and to order your boots. The Ramona branch is committed to serving those that serve us. To show our continued support to those who have served and those who are serving we will credit back the appraisal fee at closing* on every VA loan funded between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For more information on the Boot Campaign or VA financing please give us a call. Theresa Tynan
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A Year She Won’t Forget By Tiffany Pressler
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work and practice to compete for the crowns. It’s not easy for the judges to pick two young women to be the next representatives of the community. The candidates were judged on a variety of aspects. Prizes and awards went to Miss Ramona 2013 Brianna Abarca, who won the educational scholarship,
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sterling silver crown, queen’s jeweled sash, queen’s jewelry and queen’s gift basket; Teen Miss Ramona Shannon Singleton, who won the educational cash or savings bond, sterling silver crown, queen’s jeweled sash, queen’s jewelry and queen’s gift basket; and Miss Ramona Princess Brenna Brean and Teen Miss Ramona Princess Elizabeth Bowersox, who each won a princess crown, sash, trophy and gift bag. Additional awards included the Miss Interview Award, Miss Congeniality Award and the Spirit Award, given to Brenna Brean; and the Miss Speech Award and Miss Photogenic Award, given to Brianna Abarca. The Teen Interview Award was a tie, given to Shannon Singleton and Elizabeth Bowersox. The Teen Speech Award and the People’s Choice Award were given to
Emily McCubbin; Teen Photogenic Award, Elizabeth Bowersox; Teen Congeniality Award and the Staff and Directors Award, Valissa Espinosa; and the Charlotte Austin Memorial Essay Award, Shannon Singleton. Miss Ramona 2012 Kilyaahwii Linton and Teen Miss Ramona 2012 Chersten Sandvik said their goodbyes and offered wisdom to the ladies who will wear the crown in 2013. They provided entertainment to guests by dancing and watching a video of the year they reigned. “It’s a year she won’t forget,” says Linton of the new queen. Family, friends and visitors, including queens and princesses from surrounding areas, came to support the 2013 Miss and Teen Miss Ramona Scholarship Pageant, held at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center on April 6. n
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Teen Miss Ramona 2012 Chersten Sandvik, center left, and Miss Ramona 2012 Kilyaahwii Linton say goodbye. Pictured behind them are, from left, Morgan Wallace, Shannon Singleton, Emily McCubbin, Valissa Espinosa, Brianna Abarca, Courtney Doss, Sarah Dean, Meg Krause, Brante Roe, Sarah Danby, Brenna Breen, Haley Webber and Ami Waldauser. Not pictured are Annaline Romero and Elizabeth Bowersox. Photos by Tiffany Pressler
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‘Wings of Freedom’ to Fly into Ramona Airport
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viation enthusiasts and war history buffs will enjoy an exciting display at Ramona Airport when the Wings of Freedom Tour flies into town with vintage aircraft. A World War II Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine,” Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” and a North American P-51 Mustang will be on display May 6 to 8 at the airport, 2926 Montecito Rd.
Alan Cutsinger, volunteer tour stop coordinator for The Collings Foundation, which is presenting the tour, says that though Ramona Airport is small, there are “a lot of nice people here. It’s just a great place for us to come to.” The tour last came to town in 2011, as poor weather in 2012 prevented the aircraft from departing from another San Diego County airport, forcing
them to skip their scheduled stop in Ramona. The B-17 and B-24 were famous during the American war effort from 1942 to 1945 for their ability to sustain damage and carry on with their missions. The P-51 Mustang saved countless crews from attacking axis fighters. After the war, many aircraft were scrapped for their raw aluminum and few were spared.
World War II aircraft will fly into Ramona Airport for the Wings of Freedom Tour. Photo Courtesy of The Collings Foundation
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Guests will be able to visit, explore and learn about the planes inside and out, as many are the sole remaining examples of their type flying in the world. The aircraft are scheduled to arrive at noon May 6, and the display will be open until 5 p.m. Hours May 7 will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and May 8, from 9 a.m. until the planes depart at noon. Tour cost is $12 for adults; $6 for children 12 and under; and free for World War II veterans. Guests may also take 30-minute
flights aboard the B-17 or the B-24 for a $425 donation per person. P-51 flights are also available. The tour travels the nation as a flying tribute to the World War II flight crews, ground crews, builders, soldiers, sailors and airmen, and the citizens and families they helped protect. For flight reservations and information, call 800568-8924 or visit www. collingsfoundation.org. n
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Stay Active with the Ramblers
Ramona Ramblers senior travel club has several activities and trips planned. May 22 is the annual lobster luncheon at the 94th Aero Squadron on Balboa Avenue. June 23 is a trip to see the San Diego Padres battle the L.A. Dodgers at Petco Park on U.S. Navy Appreciation Day. And in December, the group is planning a Mississippi River adventure. Other trips are in the planning stages. For prices and other details, attend Ramona Ramblers’ meetings the first Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at 434 Aqua Ln., or call Liz Prafke at 760-788-0331. n
Authors’ Day to Showcase Local Writers Friends of the Ramona Library will hold its second annual Authors’ Day at the Library on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A workshop on self-publishing with a panel of authors will begin at 3 p.m. “Last year’s event was an outstanding success,” says event chairman, author Chuck LeMenager. “The public will have the opportunity to meet and talk with more than a dozen local authors.” Among the authors whose books will be featured are Richard Carrico, Native American history; Joseph Halsted, political fiction; Mimi Kirk, diet and cooking; Ralph Koerner, autobiography; Chuck LeMenager, San Vicente and Barona history; Arlene Maguire, children’s picture; Stephen McClure, religion; Byron Mettler, selfpublishing; Nora Milner, historical novel; Bill Siren, aviation fiction; Chi Varnado, children’s non-fiction; Ralph Cates, thriller novel; Penelope Fox, 1960s novel; and Annette Williams, memoir and religion. In addition to the authors’ event, Friends representatives will announce the winners of its “Seeds for the Future” student essay contest. Authors’ Day will be held in the Ramona Library Community Room, 1275 Main St. Live music and light refreshments will be offered. Admission is free. Visit www.friendsoframona library.org. n
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community Center Activities Ramona Community Center, open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 434 Aqua Ln., offers many activities to enhance the lives of those age 60 and over, including books, computers, chess, checkers Every Monday: Exercise 9 am; Lace Class 9 am First Monday: Ramona Ramblers 1 pm — for travel opportunities, call 760-788-0331 Third Monday: Nutrition Advisory 1 pm Fourth Monday: PEF Board Mtg. 1 pm Every Tuesday: Walking Group 8 am; Quilting 9 am; Computers 10:30 am First & Third Tuesday: Writing Group 1 pm Second & Fourth Tuesday: Computers 10:30 am Third Tuesday: Elder Law Legal Assistance by appointment, call 858-565-1392 ext. 208 Every Wednesday: Exercise 9 am; Pinochle 9 am; Bridge 12:30 pm
and playing cards to use daily. Come early or stay after lunch — there’s something to enjoy every day of the week! The center will be closed May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. First & Third Wednesday: Santa Ysabel Trip 1 pm Third Wednesday: Alzheimer’s Support 10 am Every Thursday: Bingo 1 pm Second Thursday: Bargain Corner 8−2; Blood Pressure Screening 10:30-12:30 Every Friday: Exercise 9 am; Pinochle 9 am; Pokeno 1 pm; Seniors Empowering Seniors 1 pm Second Friday: Bargain Corner 8−12; Mother’s Day Luau Third Friday: Birthday Lunch; Movie Night 6 pm Fourth Friday: Memorial Day Lunch
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The Valley and Beyond. . .
Rodeo Takes True Dedication By Johnny McDonald
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ound by Chamber of Commerce leadership, and with help from legendary cowboy Casey Tibbs and a corps of dedicated volunteers, the foundation of a Ramona tradition was formed. And now, cowboys and cowgirls will compete once again in the 33rd Rodeo, May 17 to 19 in the Fred Grand Arena on Aqua Lane. Local businessmen Bryan Winter, Kevin Kelly and Dan Vengler guided the Chamber on a course that would provide an action-packed show, according to Art Thomsen, who for 42 years has been a facilitator at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center and rodeo board member.
Thomsen’s daughter, Joani Georgeson, a board member for 27 years, is the current chairperson. “It’s a family deal now and not a bunch of cowboys drinking and raising Cain,” he said. “It’s a professional sport. They’re very physical and train very hard. “I’m proud of them. Even their dress code is way up.” Competition has become so intense over the years that bull riders now wear helmets, and flak jackets can protect cowboys from severe rib injuries. “From what we hear, particularly since the recent rodeo in Laughlin, there’s excitement about rodeos again, and I think we can have a very successful
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33rd Annual Ramona Rodeo
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A Family That Rodeos Together Continued from page 3 mentally and physically ready to compete and to stay focused. She bought Goodie from Ramona trainer Sean Maginnis, who trains horses for timed events and helps youth train for pole bending, barrel racing and goat tying. “He is really talented,” she says, adding that Goodie had a great start on him and was highly trained. She says she feels very fortunate to have purchased her horse, and she trained him to run barrels. Jeannie Malone Photo by Sandy Kinsman “We really like competing at the Ramona Rodeo,” she says. Cowboys Association member and “The arena is a great set-up with travels throughout California, Arizona, the center alleyway, the ground is Nevada and Utah to compete in calf great, the parking for the contestants is roping and team roping. excellent, the committee and stock “He goes to a lot more rodeos than I contractor make the contestants feel do,” his mom says. appreciated. It’s one of our favorite Mason has competed with the places to go.” Antelope Valley Youth Rodeo Association, Mitch Malone doesn’t compete California Junior Rodeo Association, anymore, but he continues to train Wrangler Junior High Association, horses and is a farrier. National High School Rodeo Association Mason Malone has been competing and National Intercollegiate Rodeo in Junior Rodeo and High School Rodeo Association. for as long as he can remember. It all “He kept us busy,” Jeannie says. “It was started when he was 7 or 8 years old fun. We loved it.” and competed in a roping competition She adds that she and her husband at Mountain Valley Ranch in Ramona, are very proud of their son, a dedicated where he won a ribbon in dummy athlete who has already accomplished so roping. He is now a Professional Rodeo
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ore than 40 years ago, I was a passenger in Mickey Thompson’s plane flying above the Las Vegas Mint 400 offroad racecourse as he searched for leader Parnelli Jones’ Bronco. It was a time when this form of motorsports was not widely known. Dune buggy enthusiasts usually headed to the desert dunes to play. From above, the promotionalminded Thompson came up with an idea that would change the direction of off-road competition. “Fans should have an opportunity to see this,” he said, as he
began to envision closed-course competition. He obtained permission from Riverside International Raceway president Les Richter to install a road course inside the regular road course. It would become a fixture and was actually the last event held before the track was closed. Thompson ventured toward a compact version inside huge stadiums, testing the format for the first time in the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1979. Then the Mickey Thompson Entertainment Group (MTEG) series branched out to other
major stadiums, including San Diego’s Qualcomm. San Diegan Ivan Stewart and his Toyota teammates dominated the 12-year history of the stadium series. Along with Stewart’s three driver’s championships, Toyota earned 11 manufacturer’s championships and 42 main event victories — nearly three times more than any other truck team. Stewart holds the record for all-time MTEG wins with 17. The series enjoyed success in many locations until his tragic death in 1988. The promotional glisten began to fade, and the last race was held in 1994. Others lacked his promotional skills and the series ended six years later. But new life has been pumped into Thompson’s format now that Robby Gordon has decided to resume the show under the Super Truck banner. Gordon is a part time NASCAR stock car driver and world renowned off-road and Dakar Rally competitor, with victories in Baja, California, and one in Thompson’s series. “Stadium racing helped Jimmie Johnson, Casey Mears and myself launch our careers,” said Gordon, who also competes in his own events.
“Bringing stadium off-road racing back to the stadium like Mickey did has been something I wanted to do for some time.” Two of the 11-race series were run in April. Now it’s on to Qualcomm Stadium for a pair on May 4 and May 18. The series will be televised by the NBC Sports Network.
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Carey family, enjoying the ambience of the thoroughbred ranch. Continued from page 22 Bucky says he feels a little out of place because of his lack of riding every mile had to be mod- rational story about one man’s pedigree but adds that he likes ified because it was just too hard dream and the amazing friendsome of the not-so-uppity retired on Bucky and, well, riding along ship that developed between racehorses in Ellen Verez-Carey’s the highway all the time was not them as Patrick told her about Second Career program where very enjoyable, either. his 1993 ride. It includes they are finding new careers When they reached the as show horses, trail horses New Mexico border, the plan The Toast or polo ponies. He likes changed. They hooked up working with some of the Here’s a toast to ageless memories, and with some trail riders who those still to come. young horses too, “before then introduced them to some For all the fading stories and those waiting they develop an attitude,” endurance riders in Arizona for the sun. he whinnies. who rode with them off the A toast to those who fuel the flame, that Bucky thinks of himbeaten path through many keeps the dream fire lit self as a lot like Junior, the historical sites such as Lincoln, Those who ride life’s Fate and Pain, and famous carthorse gelding White Sands, Tombstone and don’t cry when it hurts a bit who played Napoleon, the Sky Islands, where they A toast to love with all its risk to break the stable-mate to the Black could experience the history strongest heart in the famous 1979 film and beauty of the country and To take the chance for a moment of bliss, “The Black Stallion.” not just follow the mind-numbknowing we must someday part “We have a lot in coming route of the interstate. Finally a toast to those who hear nature’s mon,” he says with a smile Patrick and Bucky finally sweet siren song as he holds out his hoof to arrived at the Border Field And dance through life without the fear of give another autograph. State Park in Imperial Beach wondering where all the time has gone! “Bucky is an amazing on Feb. 15, 2013, and galloped — Patrick Tyre kids’ horse,” says Ellen into the Pacific Ocean. Kelly Verez-Carey. “My 5-year-old Howard flew out to join him daughter, Sabrina, loves him! and celebrate the completion of She is learning to ride with him his 20-year quest, and rode with beautiful poems and illustrations and will miss him dearly. So will them on the beach. that weave together a magical my young racehorses, because And, of course, Bucky told story of love, friendship, and he is a wonderful teacher!” everyone of his amazing ride dreams. It also explains the Patrick and Bucky will be on that perfect day when they struggles over the past 20 years reached their destination in that brought Patrick to the point leaving Ramona and riding north in a few weeks to visit Yosemite sunny California. of near ruin. It is about letting and ride along parts of the During the course of the go of that last blade of grass that Pacific Crest Trail before heading cross-country trek, Kelly and holds you back from living. back home to the Kindred Spirit Patrick co-authored “The Patrick and Bucky are now Farm in Maryland. Then, they’ll Last Blade of Grass,” an inspiresting in Ramona with the be traveling by trailer. n MAY 2013
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mountain trails. Most were from Texas, so it was often called “Little Texas” or “New Texas.” Kimball mentions Charles F. Emery, who recalled from 1870 some of the early settlers from Texas, and also the memories of Ella McCain and Charles H.
The Campo stone store was built by the Gaskill brothers between Photos by Darrell Beck 1875 and 1877.
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granted a divorce from her in the San Diego courts on Nov. 4, 1873. Census records indicate they had three children, who must have gone back East with her after the divorce. Then on May 1, 1881, in Campo, Silas married Catherine Scott of Boston. That marriage lasted 33 years until his death in 1914. Silas held one public duty position as a country road overseer for the Milquatay district. Luman Gaskill was regarded
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at Campo were the Gaskill brothers, Silas Edward Gaskill (1829-1914), born in New York, and Luman Humphrey Gaskill (1843-1914), born in Steuben County, Ind., to their parents, Cortland Gaskill and Theresa Brink Gaskill.
Luman was 32. They purchased about 1,000 acres and established the first general store along with a blacksmith shop, grist mill, post office, large residence, small hotel and other outbuildings. They also raised cattle, hogs and sheep and developed four large apiaries with 400 hives of bees, only being surpassed in honey production by J.S. Harbison of San Diego. They eventually changed the name of the place to Campo. Their general store was built
Silas Gaskill crossed the plains with an ox team in 1850, and seven years later, Luman traveled by sea with his parents via the Isthmus of Panama, arriving in San Francisco in July 1857. They first settled in the northern part of California around Petaluma, where they did some mining, ran a general store and hunted and killed hundreds of grizzly bears with the help of their dog and a triple-barreled shotgun loaded with buckshot. Ranchers in the area who were losing their livestock paid them $50 and expenses for each bear killed. Because of their bear-hunting experiences on the frontier, dauntless courage and expert marksmanship, they earned great respect. After leaving Northern California, the Gaskill brothers apparently were very successful in San Bernardino and San Jacinto, where they acquired large parcels of land and were involved in farming, bee culture and setting out orchards and vineyards. While in San Bernardino, Luman Gaskill married Eliza J. Benson, a native of Utah, and came to San Diego County and the tiny settlement of Milquatay, where they raised 10 children. When the brothers arrived there in 1868, Silas was 46 and
over a small creek, now called Campo Creek, that ran through the valley. They fitted the woodframe structure with a trap door in the floor where they could place meat, butter, eggs and other perishable goods to keep them fresh near the cool, running water. This crude but effective frontier refrigerator was similar to the spring house coolers in common use. At this time, Campo was a stopping place for stages and heavy freight wagons that changed or rested their teams after the difficult climb up the mountain trails on the new Yuma road that ran within the United States and through Jacumba to the desert. The freighters carried in supplies to the backcountry and to the Army garrison at Fort Yuma and carried out mail, honey and other mountain products. The Army also maintained a telegraph office in Campo in a nearby building that served as a store and cantina. The brothers survived an attempted robbery by Mexican bandits in December 1875, and as a result of the trouble on the border, they constructed a stone store between 1885 and 1887. It was built like a fortress and utilized a grotto-type cellar where they kept perishable foods. Luman eventually became Campo’s postmaster, justice of the peace and school trustee. Sometime after 1870, Silas married a woman named Sarah. Old-timers remembered Sarah, who was also called Kate, as a woman with a sharp tongue and a bad disposition. Silas was
as a skilled healer, specializing in home remedies and frontier medicine. He kept a ledger book from his early mining days in the Sonoma Valley in 1863, titled, “Records of the Buffalo Gold and Silver Mining Company.” He noted ways to make soap, blue ink, silver polish, glue and cement. He had cures for earaches, toothaches and rattlesnake bites. In one of his cures he described how to “break a dog from sucking eggs.” While in Campo, the Gaskill brothers were eager to get the government mail contract between San Diego and Yuma, and they intended to win it with a steam transportation machine that would represent the ultimate achievement of their blacksmithing skills. The machine was described by Joe Stone in the May 4, 1975, edition of the San Diego Union. “It was a monster with wheels of large diameter and width of tread. It was to float over the rough mountain trails and the loose sand of the Imperial Valley dunes. It finally got a trial run in April 1879, but wouldn’t hold steam. Historian Jerry MacMullen reported the brothers finally reached the conclusion that even if they got it running perfectly, they could not get enough fuel and water aboard to get it across the arid and desert country it was built to serve. The project was abandoned.” According to MacMullen, the engine was eventually used to power the sawmill. n MAY 2013
Tours Mark Medical Clinic Open House An open house and ribbon cutting for the new Ramona Ambulatory Care Center was held April 13. Tours of the center, free health testing, refreshments and an opportunity to meet Palomar Health and Arch Health Partners representatives were
Participating in a ribbon cutting for the new Ramona Ambulatory Care Center last month are, from left, Palomar Health Board Vice Chairman Stephen Yerxa; Palomar Board Chairman Ted Kleiter; Dr. Marcelo Rivera of Ramona; County Supervisor Dianne Jacob; Executive Director of Arch Health Partners Victoria Lister; Palomar Health Board Secretary Linda Greer; and Arch Board Member Robin Rowland.
offered during the event. Arch Health physician offices, exam rooms, urgent care and an X-ray facility are now open in the 7,600-square-foot center, located at 211 13th St. Groundbreaking took place June 20, 2012. n
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amona Lutheran School is hosting a Craft Fair and Auction to help fund classroom technology, curriculum and textbook upgrades. The family event will include crafters, a petting zoo, pony rides, food and drinks, live music, a car wash by alumni students, and a silent auction featuring trips, products and services. The event will be held May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 520 16th St. Call 760-789-4804 or email rlsecrary@gmailcom. n
Kids from the co-ed Ramona Soccer teams had a fun season learning basic and intermediate soccer skills during the eight-week program. Photos by Tracy Rolling
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Ramona Real Estate Statistics
Single Family Homes in Ramona (last month’s #) Active Listings: 77 (64) Prices Range from: $199,900-3.25M ($239,800-3.75M) Average Days on Market: 55 (88) Average List Price Per Square Foot: $240 ($221)
SOLD Properties in Mar. 2013: 49 (25) List Price to Sale Price: 99% (101%) Average Price Per Square Foot: $177 ($168) Figures Taken 04/18/13 San Diego MLS
Ramona Real Estate is Heating UP!
Summer is almost here and the numbers tell us that the Ramona real estate market is heating up! The number of homes for sale in Ramona is still low, Ramona is still one of the most affordable communities in San Diego County and certainly one of the most beautiful. Of the 77 active listings only 2 are bank owned foreclosures and only 6 are short sales. The days of a ‘steal of a deal’ are over. The majority of homes for sale (45) are in the over $420K range, putting them out of the ‘standard’ mortgage loan category and cutting the buyer pool substantially; generally not a first time home buyer property. For sales in this range it is imperative to have an experienced, knowledgeable agent representing you so that you price your property correctly and get the highest net profit on the sale of your house. YOU WILL BE SURPRISED AT WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH! CALL TODAY for a free valuation of your home.
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A Career Fair will be held at Ramona High School May 29, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Business people will be on hand to present information about a variety of career options, and the kinds of education, training, skills and experience that are needed to be successful in these careers.
“It is our goal to provide our students with as many different career options as possible,” says Katy Behnke, a member of the Career Day Team for Ramona and Montecito high schools. Ramona High School is located at 1401 Hanson Ln. Business representatives interested in participating may contact Behnke at 760-787-4046. n
ESL Tutor Training Offered Tutors make a difference in the community, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors are currently needed. Anyone who can speak English may participate, and no previous experience is necessary. Prospective tutors attend two free training sessions. They are then matched with one or more adult learners for two hours of tutoring every week at Ramona
Library, or at any other San Diego County Library. Training is scheduled for June 22 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Poway Branch Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Rd. To register, call Charles Ross at 619-442-1481 or email intgallery@aol.com. n
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Ramona Elementary School fourth-grade student Eddie Solis was named Kiwanis Student of the Month for March. Club member Bob Hailey, left, made the plaque presentation. Eddie’s teacher Debbie Long is also pictured. He is the son of Eduardo and Gabriella Solis, who attended the presentation.
James Dukes Elementary School sixthgrader Seneca Curo was named Kiwanis Student of the Month for April. She was presented a plaque by Bob Hailey, as her teacher Lynn Bebinger looks on. Seneca’s parents Bobby and Kammy Curo were also present for the honor. Photos Courtesy of Kiwanis Club of Ramona
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SERVICE CLUBS Ramona Rotary Club Tuesday at noon at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Carol Kinney, 760-788-8148
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SCHEDULED AND ONGOING EVENTS Ramona Chamber of Commerce Mixer is the third Thursday of the month from 6-8 pm. $5/$10 760-789-1311 Bargain Sale at Community Center second Thursday and Friday at 8 am at 434 Aqua Ln. 760-789-0440 Certified Farmers’ Market Saturday from 9-1 at 1855 Main St. (Kmart parking lot). 760-788-1924 Dos Picos County Park at 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd. offers hikes, camping, science and nature walks and free Saturday events. 760-789-2220 kyle. icke@sdcounty.ca.gov Fun Riders Off-Road Mountain Bike Club meets at 5:30 pm Wednesday. Friday the Road Club bikes around the county. 760-271-1251 www.ramonafunriders.org Guy B. Woodward Museum tours Thursday and Friday, 1-3; Saturday and Sunday 1-4; and by appointment at 645 Main St. 760-789-7644
Ramona Library at 1275 Main St. offers activities and enrichment programs Mon.-Sat. Library Book Store is open 10-4 Mon.-Sat., with sales the third Saturday. 760-788-5270 Ramona Ramblers Senior Travel Club 1 pm the first Monday at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-789-0440 San Diego Outback 4x4 Club second Wednesday at 7 pm upstairs at 310 Ninth St. to promote responsible off-road use on public lands. 760-789-8294 Teen Creative Writing Thursday at 4 at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Town Hall Bridge Club Wednesday and Friday at 10 am at 434 Aqua Ln. Game and lunch $6. 760-789-1132 Palomar Health free and low-cost health education classes and screenings led by physicians and other professionals. 800-628-2880 www.PPH.org/classes
Kiwanis Club of Ramona Saturday at 7 am at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Walter Ainslie, 760-788-3601 Soroptimist International business meetings the second Tuesday at Ramona Cafe, 628 Main St., and program meetings and potluck the fourth Tuesday at members’ homes. 760-789-1334
BUSINESS NETWORKING Business Network Exchange Thursday at 7 am at Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St. 760-504-6608 Ramona Real Estate Association (RREA) third Wednesday at 4 for networking at locations in Ramona and the last Tuesday at 8:30 for breakfast at Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St., with speakers on hot market issues. 760-7873189 info@rrea.org www.RREA.org Ramona Valley Vineyard Association fourth Tuesday at 6:30 pm at various locations. Elaine Lyttleton, 760-787-1102
SUPPORT GROUPS Alzheimer’s Support Group third Wednesday at 10 am at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-787-0172 Back to Basics Ramona first Saturday at 9 am. Save money and become self-reliant. www.meetup.com/Back-toBasics-Ramona
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Ramona Woman’s Club meets May 2 at 1 p.m. with the Ramona Choraleers and a patriotic Memorial Day sing-along. Literary Section meets May 7 at 1; the Ladybugs Garden Section luncheon is May 7 at noon; Card Party is May 9 at 11:45; and the Thimble Club meets May 16 at 10. Meetings are held at 524 Main St. Call President Karen Stangl at 760-788-6116 or visit www.ramonawomansclub.com.
David Lewis, Julian historian and cemetery curator, will be the guest speaker at the Intermountain Republican Women Federated May 20 meeting at 10:45 a.m. at the DeGraw home, 3889 Daley Flat Rd. in Julian. The group welcomes members, spouses and guests from Ramona, Julian Santa Ysabel and surrounding areas. Cost is $15. RSVP by May 13 to 760-789-4658.
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The May 8 meeting of the Ramona Garden Club will feature the election of officers. Meetings include a potluck lunch and drawings, and are held the second Wednesday at noon at 524 Main St. Call 760-787-0087 or visit www.ramonagardenclub.com.
Art Guild Artist Elaine Harvey will be the guest at Ramona Art Guild’s demonstration meeting May 15 at 7 p.m. at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. James Q. Millard will hold a workshop at the library May 18 at 10:30 a.m. The Art Guild meets the third Wednesday, except July and August. The public is welcome. Call 760-787-1962 or visit www.ramonaartguild.org. MAY 2013
Scholarships will be awarded and new officers will be inducted at the May 29 San Vicente Valley Club meeting at the San Vicente Inn, 24157 San Vicente Rd. Cost is $12. Reservations are due by the Friday before the meeting at the front desk of the Inn or by calling Russ Ann Zazas at 760-788-5571. Luncheon is open to the public. Social time begins at 11 a.m., followed by a short business meeting, lunch is at noon and the program is at 1 p.m. Visit www.sanvicentevalleyclub.org. The club’s Home Tour will be held May 11. In addition to the tour, events held at the Inn include an arts and crafts sale, bake shop, high-end collectibles sale, gift basket drawings and fashion show luncheon.
Interested vendors may call 760-789-3215.
Historical Society The Guy B. Woodward Museum will be busy in May, as local elementary school students and Cub Scouts scheduled tours. The Ramona Garden Club has donated a significant work of art to the museum. A bas relief sand cast sculpture by Charles Faust will be on display on the museum grounds. Charles Faust, brother of former Ramona Pioneer Historical Society president Bill Faust, crafted large sculptures depicting scenes appropriate to Ramona and the area. They include a panel of historic tools and a rural scene that illustrates Ramona’s early heritage. Faust helped design the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and his sculptures are featured at Lindberg Field. Joan Helland shared her interest in history by donating a dress from the 1800s. It will join the museum’s millinery collection. Museum Board of Directors Vice President Mischa Dobrotin also donated an authentic egg scale. The museum at 645 Main St. is open Thursday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. Call 760-789-7644. n
Bereavement Support from Horizon Hospice, first and third Wednesday from 3-4:30 at Ramona Adult Day Health Center, 2138 San Vicente Rd. 858-748-3030 Celebrate Recovery Saturday from 5-6 pm at The Way Church, 838 Hanson Ln., for those affected by or struggling with an addiction. 760-789-2732 www.twcr.org Free Dinner & Bible Study Monday at 6 pm with Open Door Ministry at Grange Hall, 640 B St. 760-788-4716 McAlister Institute, North Rural TRC meetings at 323 Hunter St. Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, CoDA (Co-Dependents Anonymous), and Teen SPIKE group. 760-788-6520 Mothers & More Chapter second Thursday at 7 pm at Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St. ramona.momsnmore@gmail. com Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meeting information, Van Reeder, 760-789-9129 Parent Advocates Seeking Solutions parents and caregivers of children ages 15 and older with developmental disabilities, third Thursday at 7 pm excluding June, July, August and December, at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd., Building D, Room 3E, Poway. 858-748-2594 www.powaypass.com Serenity on Saturday Ramona Al-Anon Saturday from 8:15-9:30 am at North Rural TRC, 323 Hunter St. 760-505-9231 Taking off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Thursday, Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Pl. Weigh-in 8 am, meeting 8:30, program 9. 760-789-0238 www.tops.org
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Arriba Teen Center open Tues.-Thurs. 3-6 pm at 1710 Montecito Rd. 760788-6443 arribaramona@yahoo.com
Ramona Writers Group first and third Tuesday at 1 pm at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-789-1952
AWANA Club Wednesday 6:308:30 pm Sept.-May at two Ramona churches to meet the spiritual needs of youngsters age 4 through grade 12. 760-315-2323 www.ramonaawana.org
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easonal change and warmer weather are already bringing out pests, and entomologists are beginning to see significant rodent activity and termite swarms in their Ramona service territory. Spring is an important time for local residents to begin to Bed bug inspect for pests and pest-proof photos from commons.wikimedia.org their homes. Last year was a banner year for pests — and the hottest year on record in the U.S. In a national survey, HomeTeam Pest Defense found that more than 80 percent of homeowners experience a pest problem each year, and the top problem pests are ants, spiders, flies, mosquitoes, mice and wasps. Argentine ant “The top pests homeowners worry about are termites, cockdamage to their home from a roaches, rats, bed bugs and mice,” pest problem,” he added. said Jesse Quiroz, general manHere are some do-it-yourself ager of HomeTeam. “Termites ideas on steps you can take to are the greatest pest concern, protect your home from spring worrying one in four, and 13 per- pests now: cent of homeowners experience Eliminate water sources. a termite problem each year. All pests look for a source of Nearly one-quarter of homeownwater. Fix dripping taps and ers have experienced structural
leaking pipes to remove the water and humidity that pests, including termites and ants, need to survive. Seal potential entry points. Pests such as ants and spiders find their way indoors through cracks and crevices around doors, walls and windows. The warmer weather also brings out snakes, and it’s a good time to remind children to be careful when playing outdoors. Replace standard outdoor lights with yellow bug lights. Minimizing lighting outside your home will reduce the overall number of pests that swarm around your home. Remove spider webs. Discourage web building by vacuuming or sweeping in closets, under furniture and in corners. Use a long pole (an easy purchase at home improvement stores) to remove webs from hard-to-reach corners inside and outside your home. If you store firewood, move it away from your home. And always wear gloves when reaching into dark places.
Firewood can be a good hiding place for rodents, spiders and termites, so the farther from your house the better. Cut back tree branches and bushes to keep pests away from the side of your house and roof. There should be at least a one-foot gap between vegetation and your house. Store food in sealed containers. Common household pests such as cockroaches and house ants are always looking for a tasty meal. Be sure to seal up pet foods, as well. Look for signs of termite infestation. Signs can include swarmers (winged termites) looking to start a new colony or the presence of mud tunnels near or around your foundation. A recent survey found that while many homeowners (54 percent) treated pest problems on their own, two-thirds of the do-it-yourselfers were unable to resolve their problem completely. It’s especially important for a homeowner to call a pest control professional when a termite infestation is suspected. n
Escondido DMV Office to Close May 10
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that the Escondido field office located at 725 North Escondido Blvd. will close permanently on Friday, May 10. There will be no DMV office in Escondido until new space can be acquired, which is expected to take approximately nine months. Offices in neighboring towns will open an hour earlier beginning May 1 to accommodate customers. These locations are Poway, 13461 Community Rd.; Oceanside, 4005 Plaza Dr.; and Temecula, 27851 Diaz Rd. Hours for all three will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The DMV website offers services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including appointments for tests, vehicle registration, driver license renewals, selection of personalized license plates, changes of address, and payment of fees. Visit www.dmv. ca.gov/portal/home/dmv.htm or call 800-777-0133. n
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‘Vine and Wine’ Event Helps Fight Alzheimer’s Disease Ramona-based B.A.B.E.S. — Beating Alzheimer’s By Embracing Science — held an “Adopt-A-Vine and Wine” fundraising event at La Finquita Winery last month. The event raised several thousand dollars for the nonprofit organization. Pictured are, from left, UCSD Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Program Director Mary Sundsmo ; B.A.B.E.S. founder Jamie Tyrone; and Christina Gigliotti, Community Outreach for the Shiley-Marcos Center.
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Ramona glass artist Lyn Feudner will participate in the Art Glass Guild’s Spring Show and Sale in San Diego’s Balboa Park May 11 and 12. Feudner is a member of the Julian Arts Guild and the Art Glass Guild, and she participates in the annual Ramona Open Studios Tour. Art glass will be on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place. There will be
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David Begent
Jolinda Marshall
Artists’ studios opened to guests as part of the Open Studios Tour last month, when 20 artists in 14 locations displayed their talents. Among items on exhibit at Begent Design Works were paintings by Bradley Begent and Molly Jaeger-Begent, and sculptures by David Begent. At the studio of Jolinda Marshall, fused glass pieces were on display. The tour was sponsored by the Ramona Chamber of Photos by Annette Williams Commerce.
Raising Funds for Pregnancy Care Clinic Supporters came out for Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic’s annual Walk For Life, held April 13.
Kathleen Andrews of Warner Springs, center, won an opportunity drawing basket of vendor gifts during the In Your Own Back Yard Craft Fair in Town Hall last month. Presenting the basket are Vicki Franano, left, Lynette Harding and, not pictured, Susan Boughner. Proceeds from vendor fees benefit the Ramona Town Hall restoration Photo Courtesy of Vicki Franano fund.
NOW OPEN
Arch Health Partners
Proudly Announces the Opening of our New Ramona Location!
Photo by Carol Kinney
Serving Ramona for Over 30 Years
ALL ABOUT MOM SALE! Monday, May 6 thru Saturday, May 11
Our new office features primary care physicians who are all accepting new patients, an Urgent Care Clinic and digital X-ray services. Centrally located on 13th Street, just off Main Street near the new library, our new location will be home to:
» Dr. Ellen Blando » Dr. Charles Hardison » Dr. Janine Kasch
» Dr. Christine Lind » Dr. Gordon Luan » Dr. Robert Zgliniec
Same-day appointments are available with all physicians Monday through Friday. The new Urgent Care Clinic provides walk-in care:
» Monday – Friday, 3 – 7 p.m. 211 13th Street, Ramona, CA 92065 For more information, call 760.789.5160 or visit www.ArchHealth.org. 38 Ramona Home Journal
» Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Patrick Tyre and his horse Bucky are recuperating in Ramona after a cross-country trek. Story on page 6. Photo Courtesy of Ellen Verez-Carey
Enjoy Ramona Bluegrass and Old West Fest, Ramona Rodeo and the Main Street Parade this month!
IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR
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Photos by Carol and Darrel Kinney
Walkathon for in His Steps
In His Steps Christian Homes will hold its third annual walkathon June 15 on the Olive Peirce Middle School track, 1521 Hanson Ln. The 5K walk will take 20 laps, and wheelchair participants are welcome. An award will go to the participant with the most pledges raised, and free T-shirts will be given to all who raise $100 in donations. The event will feature music and refreshments, and there will be a raffle. The nonprofit organization helps individuals “move from a lifestyle of dysfunctional misbehavior to a lifestyle of which one can carry his or her own weight and become an active participant in their community.” Funds raised will help provide for the needs of residents. Wellrunning vehicles are also needed. Donations are tax-deductible. Registration is at 8 a.m. Organizers recommend that participants dress in comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring sunscreen and a hat. Visit www.inhisstepsramona.org. n
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Rodeo Takes True Dedication Continued from page 18 credited with bringing professional rodeo to national attention. Ramona is one of three PRCA shows scheduled each year in the county. The others are in Lakeside and Poway at other times in the circuit. The full-scale production includes barrel racing, tie-down roping, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping and bareback riding. Other activities include a cowgirl fashion show, cowboy and cowgirl mixer, Kids’ Day, clowns, and rodeo queens photo and autograph opportunities. The key to any rodeo is a livestock company that has quality bulls and horses. And for 28 years that has been the Roy Honeycutt ranch from Colorado, with animals mean enough to torment riders. “Honeycutt told us if they lost all their (contracted) rodeos, they wanted to keep this one because of our immaculate facilities,” Thomsen concluded. n MAY 2013
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#1 Selling & Listing Office in Ramona!
YOU OWN THE LAND – $223,800
GATED COMMUNITY – $555,800
Manufactured home on .41 acres with 2+BR/2BA. Open floorplan, spacious kitchen. Backs to seasonal creek, end of road. Covered front deck. MLS#130008642
West End contemporary residence. Gourmet kitchen, Maple cabinetry, granite counters, spacious family room, 3-car garage with built-in cabinets. MLS#130017045
GATED COMMUNITY – $749,800
CURB APPEAL – $511,500
Located on 12.62 acre estate with panoramic views and a well. Ten foot ceilings, eight foot knotty pine Alder doors. Spacious family, gourmet kitchen. MLS#130009236
Located in SDCE is this 4BR/3BA home with 2672 esf. on .67 of an acre. Large walk-in pantry, Laundry room plus more. Covered patio, fruit trees. MLS#130014254
WEST END – $565,800
RV PARKING – $364,000
REMODELED – $495,800
Located on 5.17 acres is this 4BR/2+BA with 2532 esf. Beveled glass door, plantation shutters, gourmet kitchen, and private patio. MLS#130008910
Offering 3BR/2BA home with 1847 esf. on a view lot. Two fireplaces, butcher block center island. Fully fenced backyard. MLS$130010665
Located on 1.11 usable acres is this 3+BR/3BA with 2635 esf. Open floorplan, gourmet kitchen plus more. Grape arbor and storage building. MLS#130014740
TURN KEY PROPERTY! – $67,500
TRADITIONAL SALE – $545,000-$595,000 VR
MANUFACTURED HOME – $93,000
Mobile home in 55 & up park. Upgrades throughout. Owner may carry with full price offer. MLS#120051701
Unique 5500 esf. circular home sits high on a mountain top with breathtaking views. Plus a detached house on 10 splittable acres. MLS#130009640
Spacious 3BR/2BA open and bright. Vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, breakfast nook. Fruit trees plus Avocado. MLS#130001285
ZONED A-72 – $199,000
TWO PARCELS – $105,000 & $115,000
PANORAMIC VIEWS – $100,000 to $145,000
Located East of town on 14.32 acres.
Located in Campo on 4 acres and 6 acres. Close to Hwy 8. Additional adjoining lot also for sale. MLS#1000201130 & MLS#100020140
Located in Julian are these 4 parcels sold separately. Each ranging from 37+ acres. Call for more details.
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