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A Labor of Love for Trains By Tracy Rolling

or decades, planes, trains and automobiles have had a way of luring collectors. But for one local resident, trains aren’t just a hobby, they’re a labor of love. Tom DeFloria grew up watching his family’s model railway circle the Christmas tree. Over the years, his intrigue grew to infatuation. But it wasn’t until the spring of 2002 that he acted on it. “My wife, Lisa, took me to a train show,” he said, sharing that it was then his backyard train journey really began. He and his brother Bob, affectionately known as “Uncle Bob,” attended a model train convention held in June aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach. “It’s become an annual trip for us,” he said. He purchased the first of many garden train sets on their initial trip, and said it works to his advantage since the annual show is held so close to his birthday. A working professional by day,

DeFloria used his weekend time to construct a miniature train depot and town in and around his garden. He incorporated elements of his property until the backyard adornment boasted features such as a pond, island, river, bridges and waterfall. Tragically, the TLC&D line — standing for Tom, Lisa, and daughters Christina and Daniela — along with the family’s home

Above, Tom DeFloria at his workbench. Left, DeFloria and daughter Daniela DeFloria. Photos by Tracy Rolling and Carol Kinney

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and property, was destroyed in the 2007 Witch fire. “Only a few items were salvaged. I lost about 75 percent of what I had and kept what I could for spare parts.” Though the fire claimed his original set, it wouldn’t quench his desire to build a new TLC&D line. Today, the DeFlorias have a new home and a growing railway. It represents early Ramona, once named Nuevo, and is the focal point for the G, or garden line, that runs on one-gauge track.

imaginative scenes portrayed. Similar to a woodcarver, DeFloria sits at his workbench assembling pieces of the intricately constructed town and trains. He also makes repairs to the Pennsylvania, South Pacific, and one of his personal favorites, the Rio Grande. The trains have been acquired from garden shops, train shows and garage sales throughout Southern California and are stored indoors when not in use. DeFloria confesses some items around his track do not represent the correct

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While the miniature locomotives represent steam engines dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, they are electrically powered by a throttle and control board. As many as four engines can run at a time, depending on the weight, length and number of cars connected to each train. These stats help DeFloria determine how quickly one train will catch up with the next. “Timing is everything!” he says. “You have to pay close attention when you have more than one train running.” He compares his depot and town to an artist, saying the hillside in his backyard acts as a blank canvas. Wooden buildings, swaying lanterns, windmills and the hum of fireflies represent a few items that border the realistic railway. Tiny hobos with their knapsacks slung over their shoulders, cowboys nestled under a tree next to a campfire, and a milkman making his weekly delivery by a horse-drawn carriage are a few of the NovemBER 2013

period, but says it’s okay, because his real enjoyment comes from sitting in the backyard with friends and family, watching their reactions when they find something new or purposefully placed. “It’s the unexpected things that keep them coming back for more.” One of his biggest learning curves has been identifying trees and plants that compliment the railway. He has learned how to garden using smaller versions of authentic foliage to accentuate elements such as a one-way tunnel and koi pond. Earlier this year, his garden and outdoor railway were featured on the Ramona Garden Club tour. In addition to being a member of the San Diego Garden Railway Society, he says meeting others who share his enthusiasm for trains has been a huge blessing. “Each town and railway is personal, very individualized. People can get elaborate as they like. For some it’s a hobby, but for me it’s a great enjoyment and truly a labor of love.” n

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New Chamber Leader Brings Positive Plans to the Table By Tracy Rolling

ith a mission to “develop and maintain a climate for viable economic growth” and “demonstrate outstanding leadership in the community,” the Ramona Chamber of Commerce introduced Robert (Bob) Argyelan, D.C., as its new executive director.

Robert Argyelan, D.C. Photo by Darrel Kinney

The announcement was made at the Chamber mixer held last month, hosted by Ramona Disposal. Also presented at the mixer were newly elected board members, who include Janice Baldridge, Charlotte Jensen, Lezley Knott, Frankie Berkley Newberg, and Amber Ramirez. While the new board members join the existing board of directors as

community volunteers, Argyelan brings positive plans to the table along with extensive experience. Demonstrating the ability to oversee projects that improved the community as a whole, while staying on budget, Argyelan worked as the Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs for the city of Jersey City, N.J. “I was very involved in the arts and used a lot of performing and visual arts to create an environment that would attract people to the area and redevelop the business districts,” he said. During his 15-year career as deputy director, he earned his fourth college degree as a doctor of chiropractic medicine. In 1991, he moved to California and opened a private practice in El Cajon, where he continues to treat and diagnose patients with various spinal conditions. “I became involved with the El Cajon Chamber and served as Director of Resource Development. Our focus was on transforming the downtown business district to what it is today.” In 1999, he moved to Ramona and has served two terms as president of the San Diego Country Estates homeowners association. “I have a lot of experience dealing with the residents in the Estates and know the needs of the people. I realize we have a much bigger vision, but my

hope is to collectively work together with the people and merchants to come up with creative ways to meet the community’s needs.” In addition to being elected twice as President of the California Chiropractic Association, he served as a board member of the Institute of Natural Medicine, Western Region Director of the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations, and Executive for Development for the California Chiropractic Association. He believes in giving back to his community and is a former president of the El Cajon Rotary, a former board member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and has won numerous awards, including Doctor of the Year in 1995 and 1999. He plans to use his experience in managing and developing revenuegenerating programs to build on the excellent quality of life Ramona offers. “I can’t think of a better place to raise a family than in Ramona.” Understanding that “Main Street America” is constantly competing against big-box stores, he hopes to revitalize Ramona’s downtown business district and attract new commerce to the area. “We already have excellent businesses up here,” he said. “We need to look at how to expand — bring in more restaurants, entertainment venues,

and more unique, specialty shops. “If we can elaborate on the quality of life and help create that in our business district, then people will see Ramona as a place to visit, shop, dine, and spend a couple of hours each day or weekend.” He recognizes only when the Chamber works in conjunction with businesses and the community will it create a place that celebrates all of the unique qualities Ramona has to offer, including art, music, wine, equestrian, outdoor events and more. “It’s important to make sure we are all on the same page,” he said. Over the course of the next weeks and months, he will meet with local planning groups, the County Supervisor and other special-interest organizations where he will learn more about the common vision that is already out there. “It’s easier to achieve your goal when you’re clear on what the mission is.” From there, he will strategically create an action plan and seek grants and other financial resources to help market and manage events that positively promote Ramona. With enthusiasm he said, “I’m excited. I’ve only talked briefly with members of the board and I officially start Nov. 1. I plan to get familiar with current operational needs, and that’s just the beginning!” n

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RHS Grad Travels to Indonesia with Loving Orphans Global By Lindsay Santa

2011 Ramona High School graduate Lindsey Spieker recently returned from a several-month mission trip to Bali, Indonesia. She partnered with a nonprofit organization, Loving Orphans Global (LOG), rooted out of North Coast Calvary Church in Vista. Spieker worked and photographed children in three orphanages during her stay at The Kuta Home, East Bali Home and the Jewel Home. “I will never forget the moment I stepped off the plane, The new school bus is delivered, thanks to it was extremely humid and hot Lindsey Spieker’s fundraising efforts. in Bali,” said Spieker. “I saw one Photos Courtesy of Lindsey Spieker day of rain and the rest was blue and sunny skies.” Spieker. “I found countless blessings as The mission team rented an well as heartbreaking realities — how apartment in Kuta, Indonesia. The much I take for granted daily without apartment served as a central hub that even knowing it.” allowed the workers to visit and serve at Prior to landing in Bali, Spieker multiple orphanages within the area. learned that the Jewel Home Richard Lawson, the founder of LOG, Orphanage had 35 children, with invited Spieker to attend and docuages from toddlers all the way up ment the Bali mission with photography to teens, and one car. Most of these throughout the orphans’ homes and children needed to get to school their daily lives. Spieker, a gifted local daily, so they had a great need for a photographer, accepted the mission. school bus. The cost for a bus such as “When you step out of America, you this was around $10,000 U.S. dollars. naturally contrast the two worlds,” shared

“God put it on my heart to make this happen,” said Spieker. “A new bus for the orphans in Bali. It didn’t seem realistic in my mind, but I stepped out with a little willing heart and saw God move in big ways. “I had no idea where to start, so I made a video. I shared the need and delivered opportunity for others to give. They did!” In only 52 days, Spieker raised

more than $10,000 dollars, with donations and support from friends, family, neighbors and church members. She purchased the first bus for the orphans of the Jewel Home on July 24, 2013, while in Bali. “Beyond the basics of food, clothing and shoes, the children desperately need love and attention,” shared Spieker. “A hand to hold, a smile to share. Someone to just stand by them, because all they know is abandonment. You take them to get a drink or meal, and they thank you for the rest of the day because it’s the best thing they’ve had all week. To be recognized, since their own parents didn’t.” When Spieker bought her plane ticket to Bali, she prayed that God would bless it. “I stepped out in faith. I was terrified, but I knew I had to get there,” she said. “God doesn’t call the equipped; He equips the called.”n

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Chamber Board Member Carol Fowler, Executive Director Bob Argyelan, and President Bob Murray. The pirate-themed October Chamber Mixer was hosted by Ramona Disposal Service. Pictured are staff and family members, from left, Josh and Jamie Symons, Jesse and Susan White, and Danyelle and Patrick Osio.

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hat do we think about on Veteran’s Day? For some, it may be just another holiday on the calendar. For those who served in the military, it means a lot more. That’s why it was sad when the nation’s shutdown forced a closure of the World War II memorial. A disappointment for men and women in their 90s. Veterans Day is a remembrance of sacrifices that turned boys into men. So many wars, memories might be fading. Camaraderie meant a lot. That’s why veterans groups each year conduct reunions, maybe to test those memories. Shipmates, thinning in numbers, gather to view old photos of men in their younger years. I belonged to such an organization that met each year at different locations in the country to relive days we served aboard as many as 36 ships — old destroyers converted into attack personnel transports. The ships were redesigned to Marine Corps specifications. They were seeking a swifter method to hit the beach. Four davits that held four landing craft replaced torpedo tubes, and a boiler room became a troop headquarters. Sailors soon called it hazardous sea duty because three of the first four were sunk by a Japanese armada off Guadalcanal. I remember a story about one of those ships that played a historic role outside of Pearl Harbor. The USS Ward with its young skipper sank a Japanese midget submarine minutes before the bombing. The ship was later converted into an attack transport. The same captain, now commander of a first line destroyer, was ordered to sink his old ship, which had been heavily damaged by a kamikaze plane off Okinawa. I remember when Admiral Halsey assigned four APDs to MacArthur’s small Navy in New Guinea, when the general began his return to the Philippines. Another time off Saipan, four APDs

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worked with Underwater Demolition Teams assigned to blew up reefs before D-Day, clearing these obstacles for a landing. The UDTs would later be known as the Navy SEALs. Then, about six months later, one ship was utilized as a decoy off Iwo Jima to draw enemy fire so battleships could shell the caves on Mount Suribachi. So much for excitement.

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Volunteering in Ramona is Time Well Spent By Mike Harrison

ime is our most valuable resource. Once spent, we never get it back. In today’s world, it’s easy to understand how volunteering is often given a lower priority.The weekly tasks of getting kids to school, driving to and from a full day of work, stopping by the store, making dinners, spending quality time with the family, watching the game, sitting Mike Harrison

on the porch to read the paper, and the endless number of other things that come up are all competing for our attention. I attended two events recently that reminded me how important volunteering remains in our community. The first was the annual installation dinner for my Ramona Kiwanis Club. This was a chance to reflect on what our club accomplished and what we would like to do in the coming year. Countless hours were spent helping with many local events, including the Bow Wow Pow Wow and the Ramona Music Fest, both of which raise money for community projects and student scholarships. The second event was the annual fundraiser for the Ramona Pregnancy

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Care Clinic, an organization that devotes its time providing healthcare, clothes, equipment and a helping hand to expectant mothers. What’s the value in knowing that you helped a kid from Ramona pursue their educational goals or that you played a small part in bringing some piece of mind to a mother in need? The answer is easy: more than you can imagine. These are just two examples of groups I am personally involved with in our community, and there are many, many others. Depending on your interests, there is an area where you can help make a positive difference in Ramona. Veterans organizations, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and the American Legion; business and service clubs, such as Ramona Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, the Masons and Soroptomists; groups that focus on children, such as the Boys and Girls Club, 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts; community improvement, such as the Ramona Town Hall, Friends of the Ramona Library, and the Ramona Historical Society, are all available. There are opportunities locally involving

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Candles Lit in Memory of Bella Noble

amily, friends and members of the community came together Oct. 20 at Harbour Farm & Vineyard to honor the memory of Bella Noble, a 5-year-old Ramona girl who died in an accident on Oct. 17. Farm owner Dave Harbour said that Bella visited the pumpkin patch the week before her death. She was the daughter of William and Sheri Noble. The family posted on www.bella benefit.com: “Thank you to all who attended the candlelight memorial last night — the outpouring of support was greatly appreciated!” Her father added,

“Just hug your kids. Love them. Make time for them. Do everything they ask you, even if you have to dress up funny, because you never know when they’re not going to be here anymore.” Bella’s funeral service was set for Oct. 26 at Grace Community Church. A benefit concert is scheduled for Nov. 3, from noon to 4 p.m., at Hoyt Park in Scripps Ranch, and an account has been set up at Bank of America to assist the family with funeral and other expenses. For information, visit www.bellabenefit.com. n

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everal original wall sconces and chandeliers have been returned to the 116-year-old Julian Gold Rush Hotel after being completely refurbished and hand-rubbed to bring out their original brass finish before being once again installed at the hotel, which is the oldest, continuously operated hotel in Southern California. Innkeepers Steve and Gig Ballinger hosted an informal gathering of the Julian Historical Society on Sept. 25 to witness the “Lighting of the Lights.” Local historian David Lewis gave a brief background of the hotel’s origins and a report on how the old lights were discovered in a barn and returned to the hotel. Tim Rasmussen — current owner of the property once owned by Martin Jacobs, who was the hotel’s former owner — was having an old barn cleaned out and discovered the lights. Lewis had contacted him to see if he had happened across an original wood-burning stove from the hotel. He had not, but offered to show Lewis a box of old light fixtures. Lewis recognized them as having come from the hotel and turned them over to the present owners. Steve Ballinger, whose family has owned the nationally registered hotel for 32 years, contacted Woody Kirkman about restoring the lights. Kirkman is the owner of W.T. Kirkman Lanterns in Ramona and is known worldwide for his expertise in antique lighting fixtures. Kirkman determined the lights were, indeed, made prior to 1900. The hotel was built in 1897, and the time periods meshed. Kirkman researched the lighting fixtures for six months before starting on the restoration. “They were what you’d call a basket case,” Kirkman said. “We had to do a lot of straightening. I took the best parts of what we had to make complete fixtures.” The lights were combination fixtures, meaning they could use both gas and electricity. “Those were built during the time period when electricity was new and not

One of the chandeliers that originally hung in the Julian Gold Rush Hotel is now Photo by Darrel Kinney restored.

that reliable,” he explained. All of the pieces used in the restoration are original from what was found in the Jacobs barn, with the exception of the glass. It had to be replaced, but Kirkman was able to replace it with old glass from the same era. “We had to do some original realignment-type work on some of the brass pieces,” he explained. “We completely restored the original, all solid brass fixtures. We did complete cleaning.” About 80 people turned out to witness the lighting ceremony, including Bill Hubler of Ramona, who worked on the restoration of the lights with Kirkman. The hotel rooms were open for people to view as they toured the hotel. Bob Adam, vice president of Julian Historical Society, read off names of wellknown people who had been guests at the hotel over the years: Chuck Yeager, astronaut Alan Shepard, C.S. Lewis, James Joyce, Chester Nimitz, William F. Buckley, and John L. Sullivan, among numerous others. The recently restored 1924 Cadillac stage was parked outside the hotel for the evening’s event. It will soon be housed in the society’s display barn along with the 1912 Mack stage. n

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Historic Ramona Town Hall at 729 Main St. will provide the perfect venue for the event, which will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Add to the fun by wearing a costume in the theme of Western, Victorian, Steam Punk or anything 1899-inspired. Tickets are $50, and proceeds will benefit the department. Donations of goods and services for the auction are also welcome. Different sponsorship amounts are available, including Calamity Jane, $25; Wyatt Earp, $50; The James Gang, $100; Doc Holiday, $250; Annie Oakley,

$500; Matt Dillon, $1,000; and Belle Starr, $2,000. The nonprofit fire department receives no tax funds and is staffed by volunteers. The annual fundraiser and local support allow IVFRD to continue to provide 24-hour service, seven days a week, to its 125mile district area and the heavily traveled highways 78 and 79. For tickets, to donate or become a sponsor, call 760-789-8870 or email jen@ diversifiedaccounting.net. n

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Girl Scouts Serve High Tea

By Ann Reilly Cole

n a departure from the usual adventure-seeking or service activities for which Girl Scouts are well known, members of the Sunrise Valley Service Unit recently set aside their blue jeans, backpacks and campfire songs and dressed in their Sunday best to serve up an elegant high tea, complete with lovely china, fancy sandwiches and refined manners. Girls and adults passed the afternoon in the First Congregational Church’s Pilgrim Hall sharing conversation and enjoying sweet and savory treats, including some gluten-free options, as well as lemonade and a variety of freshly brewed teas. Classical guitar music played by Ramona resident Richard Zelmer added to the ambience of the popular event. A highlight of the afternoon is the girls seeing each other dressed elegantly, some donning hats and gloves for the occasion. Seven-year-old Brownie Scout Skyland Wilson came in a sparkly blue dress and high heels. “I played a word search game, had my picture taken and drank tea,” said Wilson. “It was fun!” Guests had an opportunity to commemorate the day with a special portrait shot by Guy Buchanan. One lucky door prize winner went home with more than fond memories, as she collected a

Right, the delicious high tea menu was served buffet-style. Above, girls and their moms, grandmothers and women friends enjoy a relaxing afternoon Photos by Helen Buchanan luncheon.

picture frame decorated with a tea party motif. The high tea, now in its fourth year, was the brainchild of Girl Scout Leader Karen Wallace, who along with Service Unit Leader Kim Newcomer prepared the menu. Proceeds from the event went to maintain the Scout Hut,

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which is used for meetings, training and special events. Cadette Girl Scout Helen Buchanan, who has attended the tea in the past as a guest, stepped up to get involved in

helping organize the event. “Now that I’m older, I prefer being behind the scenes,” Buchanan said. “It was fun being a guest, but now I just want to run things.” n

Ron’s Tire & Brake Teams with Boys and Girls Club The Ramona Branch of the Boys and Girls Club and Ron’s Tire & Brake, Inc., have teamed up to support local youth soccer through the Michelin Soccer Program. The business is one of a select number of tire dealers nationwide participating in the program, now in its 15th year. Members of the local Boys and Girls Club’s youth soccer organization are eligible to receive a certificate redeemable for a free soccer ball at Ron’s Tire & Brake, 2560 Main St. No purchase is necessary. In addition, for every Michelin tire sold during the 30-day promotional period that runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 1, the Ramona Branch will receive a $2 donation. The Michelin Soccer program helps local tire dealers give back to their communities by raising funds and providing equipment to youth soccer organizations. Since the program’s inception, Michelin has donated more than $17 million in dollars and equipment to organizations

across the country. In addition to handing out equipment to participating leagues, Michelin and its participating dealers also make cash donations to the leagues based on the number of Michelin tires sold. The funds are often used to offset maintenance costs of the field, provide gear and uniforms for the team or assist with enrolling children in youth soccer programs. “The Michelin Soccer program is an extension of our mission to provide drivers with quality, safe tires so they can continue to travel to the soccer field and enjoy the sport,” said Jason Strand, Michelin marketing manager. In addition, families of club members who participate in the Michelin Soccer Program are eligible to receive tire discounts on the purchase of a set of four new Michelin tires during the promotional period. Call Ronald Borchardt at Ron’s Tire & Brake at 760-789-3600 or visit www.michelinsoccer.com. n

Unicorn Books to Host Book Signing

Unicorn Books and Gifts will host a book signing Nov. 9 for Ramona author Joyce T. Strand and her book “Fair Disclosure.” The author will sign books from 3 to 5 p.m. This is Strand’s third mystery novel to

feature the main character Jillian Hillcrest. The plot is inspired by real events. Unicorn Books, located at 738 Main St., is locally owned and operated. Visit www.unicornbooksandgifts.com or call 760-788-3700. n

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Returns After an absence, Ramona Chamber of Commerce brought back its annual Oktoberfest harvest celebration, due to popular demand. Guests enjoyed traditional German music, live entertainment, gold panning, a kid zone, vendor booths and more.

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A Merry Ramona Christmas By Annette Williams

he Christmas season is the perfect time to greet friends and neighbors at one of Ramona’s holiday events.

Christmas Tree Lighting

The Ramona Chamber of Commerce is ready to light up the season at its annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting, set for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at Collier Park, 636 E St., where our community Christmas tree — a living cedar — will be decked out for the occasion. The Christmas Tree Lighting will offer lots of family fun, including food, music, live entertainment and demonstrations, and a visit from Santa Claus. Pictures with Santa will be available and vendor booths will be open. Call 760-789-1311 or visit www.ramonachamber.com.

Old-Fashioned Christmas Old-Fashioned Christmas in Downtown Ramona will feature a festive craft fair in Ramona Town Hall, and Main Street merchants offering a wide selection of gifts and goodies all weekend, from Dec. 6 to 8.

“Most of the merchants along Main Street from Sixth Street to Eighth Street — the Old Town area in downtown Ramona — will be open until 7 p.m. on Friday and promoting their businesses all weekend,” says coordinator Vicki Franano. In Your Own Backyard craft fair will be open in Town Hall on Dec. 6 from noon to 7 p.m.; Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 760-788-8860.

Dickens-style Christmas Dinner There is no better place to hold a traditional “Dickens of a Christmas Dinner” than in historic Ramona Town Hall, hosted by the Town Hall Board of Trustees and Honorary Mayor Sharon Davis. It will be the second year for this gala event, which is set for Dec. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m., at 729 Main St. Guests will enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, no-host bar featuring local wines, live piano and violin music, and a youth choir. Period attire is encouraged. Tickets are $65, available only in advance. Ages 21 and older. Call 760-789-0574 or visit www.ramonatownhall.com. n

Senator Anderson to Host Holiday Open House State Senator Joel Anderson invites locals to kick off the season at his annual Holiday Legislative Open House, Nov. 21. The event provides an opportunity for Senator Anderson and staff to meet with residents and hear their ideas on how to improve California. Anderson says that many of the bills he has introduced in the past originated from people who attended the event. “It is important for me to represent my district to the best of my ability,” stated Anderson. “This event gives me an opportunity to hear directly from my constituents about their opinions and legislative ideas. Certainly my best

legislative ideas have come from the people I serve.” According to the senator’s office, last year there were more than 1,500 residents who attended the event, resulting in three to five bills the senator carried in the last legislative session. The free event, which is open to all, will also feature a 2013 legislative update. The open house will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Toyota of El Cajon, 965 Arnele Ave., El Cajon, 92020. Hors d’ oeuvres and refreshments will be provided. RSVP by Nov. 7 by calling the El Cajon District Office at 619-596-3136 or visiting www.senate.ca.gov/anderson. n

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Quadruple Crown Series Commences By Tracy Rolling

The first of a five-part series of races was held last month for elementary school-age children in Ramona and Julian. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, Oct.

9, the race held at James Dukes Elementary School was postponed a week due to weather. More than 300 boys and girls participated in the free event. The next race is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 at noon

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Share-Your-Holidays is Right Around the Corner By Tiffany Pressler

he holiday season marks the perfect time to give back to the community. “I think inside, everyone wants to give back,” says Jae Marciano, the new general manager of Ramona Food & Clothes Closet. “Everyone wants to do something nice around Christmas.” Ramona Food & Clothes Closet would like businesses and organizations to help collect new and unwrapped toys and canned food for its Share-YourRamona Food & Clothes Closet General Manager Jae Marciano, left, Holidays Program. with Brittany Sego, donation clerk and cashier. “We bring Christmas to kids Photos by Tiffany Pressler who wouldn’t have it,” says Marciano. “We want everybody to have a Christmas.” Low-income families may apply for the program from noon to 4 p.m., Dec. 2 through 6, at the store. In order to qualify, families must live in the areas of Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel, Ranchita, Warner Springs or Borrego Springs; prove that they are low-income; and show identification, and they will be allowed to shop for their family, including children, and at a A multitude of goods on display at Ramona Food & Clothes Closet. reasonable price. The store will give out boxes cash-only parking lot The donation deadline for of food to make sure the families clothing sale on Nov. 9. There Share-Your-Holidays is Dec. 13, have a Christmas meal. If the will be tables packed with and the holiday shopping event families qualify, they will receive clothes, as the store is busting for families will be Dec. 19. an invitation to the Share-Yourat its seams and needs to In addition, Ramona Food & Holiday event. Last year, they make room for the Share-YourClothes Closet will be having a had 200 families participate and they are shooting for the same number this year. “All of the proceeds of this store go back to the community,” says Marciano. Every donation returns to the community in four ways: student scholarships; giving out food and clothes Investors and Pre-Retirees: for free to low-income families Worried About: and the homeless; Share-YourWashington Partisanship, Holidays; and the medical European Economics, equipment loan program, Middle East Uncertainties, where the thrift store loans out crutches and wheelchairs for North Korea Nuclear Complications? CY ROSEMAN, Ph.D., free, which are returned after President Protect Your Portfolio with they are not needed. CFP (Certified Financial Short-Term Liquid Investments, Planner ™), It’s the honor system, she AIF (Accredited Risk Adjusted Returns and says. “If you donate here, it Investment Fiduciary) Independently Researched stays here.” CA Insurance License # 0B05890 Strategies for Growth and/or The organization offers a variety of ways to give back Income Over the Next Ten Years. to the community. This can Call Cy Roseman Today! be done by dropping off used items, checks or food, or by volunteering. It’s easy to donate Ramona Family Legacies at the drive-through donation and Wealth Management lane behind the store, where store employees and volunteers (760) 787-9800 unload items and give donors a (619) 203-1278 (C) slip for tax write-offs. CY@way2retire.com Ramona Food & Clothes www.WAY2RETIRE.com Closet is a Section 501(c)(3) A DIVISION OF BRIDGEWEST FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. Securities and Investment Advisory Services Offered through CENTAURUS nonprofit organization, so FINANCIAL, INC., a Registered Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC. Ramona Family Legacies, BridgeWest Financial & Insurance Service, Inc., a Division of BridgeWest Financial donations are tax-deductible. & Insurance Services, Inc. and Centaurus Financial, Inc., are NOT affiliated companies.

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Holidays items. Volunteers are needed for the clothing sale and Share-Your-Holidays. Those who would like to become a volunteer and give back to the community need to attend a volunteer orientation. High school students are welcome to volunteer and get

credit for volunteer hours before they graduate. For information, visit the store at 773 Main St.; call 760-789-4458; email Ramona-foodclothes@ sbcglobal.net; or visit www. foodandclothescloset.org. n

Concert Series Presents Piano-Playing Family By Annette Williams

Ramona Concert Association’s 29th season is under way, with exciting musical performers guaranteed to delight audiences. Returning Nov. 16 is the family piano team of Anna and Kirill Gliadkovsky and their daughters, 15-year-old Anastasia and five-year-old Sophia. They promise an appealing and fun selection of classical, romantic, jazz and Broadway favorites. The Gliadkovskys will meet the public following the concert. Upcoming concerts will feature Doug Mattocks, master of banjo and guitar, who will appear Jan. 25, 2014; Ramona High School Symphonic Band and Advanced Jazz Band, performing March 8; and the San Diego Concert Band,

Anna, Kirill and Anastasia Gliadkovsky. Photo Courtesy of Kirill Gliadkovsky

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Soroptimist International of Ramona is accepting applications for the Women’s Opportunity Award. The award gives women the resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. Eligible applicants must be women who provide the primary financial support for their families and who are enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. Each year, Soroptimist clubs in 19 countries and territories assist women in overcoming personal difficulties and bettering their lives through education and skills training. The women may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, including books, childcare and transportation. The program begins at the local club level, where award amounts vary. Club recipients become eligible to receive

region-level awards, which are granted through 28 geographic regions. Currently, each Soroptimist region grants one first-place award for $5,000. Most regions also grant additional $3,000 awards. The 28 firstplace recipients then become

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A Classic Car/Hot Rod Show hosted last month by Ramona Library and Ramona Music Center brought automotive classics to the library’s parking lot and Main Street. Left, is event organizer Nancy Price. Right, Photos by Darrel Kinney Cliff Cunningham is pictured with his vintage vehicle. NovemBER 2013

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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

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.

of their community involvement. “It felt like the hottest day in the world, and Town Hall didn’t have air conditioning at the time. But the game went on, and we had a lot of fun.” Today, the club is bridging out with a calling list of about 60 players. They play five tables regularly, and keep Town Hall See BUILDING A BRIDGE continued on page 2

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ON MEMORY’S BACK TRAIL Wagon Master Roy Stephen and the Baldwin, Pepper and Norris Families

By Darrell Beck

oy H. Stephen (1881-1966) ran away from home at age 14 so he could participate in the big cattle drives from Texas to Kansas. It was there on the open range that he learned the ways of the trail. As a young man in the year 1900, he signed on as a wagon master and departed from Junction,Tex., leading the families of Henry Baldwin, Benjamin Pepper and Thomas Norris across the Southwest to California via the Tucson Cutoff, the Gila Trail and the old Butterfield Stage Trail. Having worked their wagon train up the Pecos River to the crossing near Carlsbad, N.M., the Baldwin party was refused entrance and had to turn back because their cattle had not been dipped to prevent ticks. Stephen and the remainder of the group continued on to California. This caused the Baldwin party to lose several months by having to return to the nearest tick dip at Junction, Tex. Henry Baldwin and his family attempted a second drive that was again turned back in Arizona, due to a lack of feed for the cattle caused by a severe drought in the region. The family traced their way back to Carlsbad, N.M., where they found good feed and water and decided to settle there. The Pepper and Norris

families, led by Stephen, continued on toward California, crossing New Mexico, entering Arizona, and following the Gila River until they arrived in Yuma. They ferried across the Colorado River into California, drove south into Mexico to avoid the sand hills, and continued on the old Butterfield Trail toward the coastal mountains to the west. When the wagon train got to the Imperial Valley, Stephen decided to remain at the small settlement of Brawley and felt confident that the others would be able to reach their final destinations by their own wits and ability. He stayed in the valley for about five years and then moved to Julian around 1906, taking a ranch job with Stephen Marlette. There he met and married Rose Marlette (1886-1963) and soon began a family that eventually grew to nine children. While in Julian, he was also employed by Rex Clark to drive a freight wagon between Julian and Foster. In 1919, the Stephen family moved to Ramona, taking up residence south of town on 11th Street, where he worked with Alonzo Hodgson as a well digger and also drove a truck for Bisher Truck Line. The Stephen children were Robert, Julia, Howard, Dorothy (Embree), Harold, Ralph, Wilma (Matlock), Mary (Burdick) and Helen (McLaughlin). Robert owned and operated

Sally bought property and built a distinctive two-story home just north of Ramona near the Santa Maria Creek (now Elm and Cedar streets), where they lived out the remainder of their lives. Some of their children stayed in Ramona, while others

property, where they raised their family of five. Bud engaged in ranching, cattle and roadside produce sales, and also operated a hunting club. Jacob “Jake” Pepper (18331911) married Althea Sears in 1907. They lived in the Ballena

The cattle drive from Texas, circa 1900.

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agency. Harold, also known as “Hook,” served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and owned and operated Stephen’s Grocery on the ground floor of the Masonic building. He also did painting and carpentry. Ralph worked at his brother’s filling station, served as manager of a local fast-pitch softball team, the Shamrocks, and became a real estate broker in the Ramona area. After leaving Roy Stephen in Brawley, Benjamin F. Pepper (1821-1916), his second wife, Sally Ann Coyle (1847-1914), and their family arrived in Ramona about 1900, along with the Norris family. Benjamin and

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drifted elsewhere. Among them area for many years where they were Effa (Baldwin), Stonewall farmed, did some carpentry and Jackson, Eliza Jane, Telitha mining, and raised nine children. (Norris), Benjamin Franklin, Meanwhile, Grandpa “Ben” Fanny Belle (Herbert), John, Lucy Pepper, who had completed (Riley), Jacob and Andrew. the journey with the group About 1903, Andrew “Andy” led by Roy Stephen, visited Pepper (1882-1950) took up Henry Baldwin, still in New a claim at Ballena where he Mexico, and convinced them the engaged in general farming and Baldwin family should join the livestock. In 1912, he married Peppers in Ramona, where the Elizabeth A. “Daisy” Warnock grass was lush and the weather (1882-1968), and they became was excellent. the parents of Melvin Pepper Henry took Grandpa Ben’s and B.H. “Bud” Pepper, who conadvice and sold his place in New tinued raising stock and farming. Mexico for $1.50 an acre, includMelvin inherited the property, ing the now-famous bat caves of and his family lived there until Carlsbad that were located on it was sold. Bud Pepper married my first-cousin Judith Alford and See Wagon Master Roy settled on the old Sam Warnock Stephen continued on page 24

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Have Your Parents Made Their Financial Plans?

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you do, you may need to focus on two areas: leaving a legacy and managing finances during retirement. While initiating these conversations may not be easy for you, it is important, and you may find your parents more

willing to discuss these issues than you had thought. In any case, if your parents haven’t already done so, encourage them to work with an estateplanning professional to develop the necessary legal documents, which may include wills, trusts and financial durable powers of attorney. These documents and services can be invaluable in helping individuals find efficient ways to pass assets from one generation to the next. An estateplanning attorney can identify which arrangements are the most appropriate for you and your family. In your discussions on leaving a legacy, you may also want to bring up the topic of the beneficiary designations that may appear on your parents’ life insurance contracts and qualified plans, such as 401(k)s and IRAs. If the family picture has changed in recent years, and your parents had intended to change these designations, they should take action sooner rather than later. While your parents need to

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his land. He gathered his family and belongings into covered wagons and headed for El Paso, Tex., where he loaded the family on a passenger train and shipped everything else, including the livestock, on boxcars to San Diego. After arriving in San Diego, the wagons were reassembled and the family had to wait three days for the other train with the livestock. The Baldwins camped in Lakeside the first night and arrived in Ramona on May 1, 1908. Henry Baldwin kept a dairy for many years. The Baldwins had ten children, eight of whom grew to adulthood. They included Mamie (Dukes), Myrtle (McIntosh), Louis H., Martha (King), Frank, William, Roy and Buna (Fulk). Yet another member of the Stephenled group, Thomas Norris of Kimble Accounting County, Tex., and his young Business Consulting wife, Telitha, secured propFinancial Statements erty in Goose Valley near

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their investment portfolio for both growth and income potential — because they will need both elements during a long retirement. If your parents aren’t already working with a financial advisor, you may want to encourage them to do so. Managing an investment portfolio during retirement is no easier than doing so during one’s working years — and there’s less time to overcome mistakes. A qualified financial advisor can help your parents choose the right mix of investments that can help meet their needs. During the course of your lifetime, your parents have done a lot for you. You can help pay them back by doing whatever you can to assist them in managing their financial strategy. 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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Magnolia and Pile streets, where they engaged in general farming and livestock. Here they were helped by their children, who included Ollie, Georgia (Goff), Rosa (Posik), Edgar, William “Coyote Bill,” Telitha (Pepper) and Ramona-born Tom. During the winter of 1912, some real estate agents came to Ramona looking for people to take up homesteads in Thermo, Utah. The Norris family thought this was a good idea, so they rented their Ramona ranch, loaded their belongings, including their livestock, and boarded a train to Nada, Utah, where they were dropped off at the siding. They had to haul everything in wagons about seven miles to Thermo, located in the sagebrush-covered Escalante Valley in the southern part of the state. They lived in a tent until they could build the 12-foot by 16-foot cabin necessary to meet homestead requirements. The Norris family was able to secure four homesteads of 360 acres under the Enlarged Homestead Act, one for each member 21 years of age and older. All four parcels were

together, so they placed one building on each parcel at the central point where the four sections intersected, creating a barn, living room, kitchen and bedroom together in the center of the property. It took another three years to “prove up,” or patent, the homestead, including having to improve a certain amount of land. They cleared the land of sagebrush, tilled the soil, grew crops, drilled deep wells and raised cattle and sheep. While there were a few other homesteaders in the remote valley to keep them company, there was no electricity, telephone, fuel, doctors or newspapers, and they only got mail once a week when it was dropped off at the siding. They worked together and built a church and school where they could also hold social events. By 1920, the Norris family decided that southern Utah was too harsh to survive, so they sold out and returned to Ramona where they continued to farm and live out their respective lives. n

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Drying Preserves Herbs for Winter Keep the freshness of your homegrown herbs by preserving them for winter. San Diego native Nan Sterman, host of KPBS’ “A Growing Passion,” has a few ways to use herbs to add flavor to soups, dressings and sauces, while saving money throughout the year. Sterman’s gardening program visits local landscapes to teach and promote a sustainable, water-wise approach to gardening. With an abundance of herbs this season and not enough time to use all of them, be sure to preserve

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he fifth annual Yellow Ribbon Walk for Life Suicide Prevention event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ramona High School football field, 1401 Hanson Ln. Registration begins at 3:30 p.m., and there is no cost to participate in the walk. The community event is to raise awareness about suicide prevention and issues contributing to the mental health of youth. Proceeds will provide programs in the Ramona Unified School District that address bullying, mental health issues, stress reduction and team building among students, to reduce the risk of losing another

child to the tragedy of suicide. The event includes the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) color guard, guest speakers, local singer Olivia Jensen, rock bands, the Olive Peirce Middle School Jazz Band, and Zumba instruction. Organizations providing information and resources will include the McAlister Institute, Aurora Behavioral Health, North County Health Services, North Inland Community Prevention Program, Vista Hill SmartCare,

San Diego County Sheriff’s Ramona Substation, and Ramona Fire Department. There will be door prize drawings, food and drinks for purchase, and face painting available. A reflection area will allow participants to write messages of hope and post pictures and poems on the Memory Wall. Walkers will be able to decorate and write messages on memory tea light bags that will illuminate the football field at sunset. Memory beads are available to wear that use different colors to represent various issues about suicide. In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 15 minutes, claiming more than

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Time to Review Your Medicare Coverage

By David Sayen

edicare’s annual open enrollment period has begun, and I want to encourage everyone with Medicare to review their current health and prescription drug coverage. Open enrollment runs through Dec. 7. If you want to change your Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D (prescription drug) plan, this is the time of year to do it. Any new coverage you select will kick in on Jan. 1, 2014. If you have original Medicare and you’re satisfied with it, you don’t need to do anything during open enrollment. Also, Medicare’s open enrollment has nothing to do with the Affordable Care Act’s new Health Insurance Marketplace. If you have Medicare, you don’t need to worry about Marketplace plans. My agency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, announced recently that the average Medicare Advantage premium for 2014 is projected to be $32.60. CMS estimated that the average basic Part D drug premium in 2014 would be $31 per month, holding steady for four years in a row. For information on Medicare open enrollment and to com-

pare benefits and prices of 2014 Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans, visit www.cms. gov/Center/Special-Topic/OpenEnrollment-Center.html. The quality of Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans continues to improve, with more than one-third of Medicare Advantage plans receiving four or more stars (out of a possible five stars) in 2014 — a 28 percent increase over last year. Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans with five stars are allowed to enroll beneficiaries at any time during the year. Medicare plans’ coverage options and costs can change each year, and Medicare beneficiaries should evaluate their current coverage and choices and select the plan that best meets their needs. If you think your current coverage will meet your needs for 2014, you don’t need to change anything. n David Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Territories. Medicare information is available at 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227).

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Quilting Handiwork on Display More than 80 colorful quilts were on display last month at the Back Country Quilters 14th Annual Quilt Show. Photo by Annette Williams

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November Menu The only meal programs serving seniors and the homebound in Ramona are from the Ramona Community Center. The Center is funded by community donations and the County of San Diego Aging Independence Services and is not affiliated with Meals on Wheels or other organizations. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All residents are invited. Menu is subject to change without notice. Suggested lunch donation for seniors is $4. Homebound lunch is $4. Non-senior lunch guest is $6. Senior transportation fee is $1 each way.

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Ramona Community Center is located at 434 Aqua Lane. November 1 Stuffed Manicotti, California Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Peaches November 4 Parmesan Chicken, Noodles, California Vegetables, Fruit Jell-O November 5 Beef Stew, Homemade Biscuits, Ambrosia November 6 Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Pineapple November 7 Meatloaf, Gravy, Baked Potato, Spinach, Peaches November 8 Veterans Day Lunch Cheeseburger, Sweet Potato Fries, Baked Beans, Strawberry Shortcake November 11 Closed for Veterans Day November 12 Herb-Roasted Chicken, Apple Celery Stuffing, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Apple Blueberry Crisp November 13 Eggs, Sausage, Potatoes, Biscuit, Gravy, Tropical Fruit Cup* November 14 Chili with Meat, Cheese, Onions, Cornbread, Honey, Cantaloupe November 15 Birthday Lunch Oven-Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Brownies, Fresh Orange

November 18 Lemon Chicken, Au Gratin Potatoes, Winter Mix Vegetables, Fruit Cocktail November 19 Beef Stroganoff, Egg Noodles, Sliced Carrots, Mandarin Oranges November 20 Chicken a la King on a Biscuit, Mashed Potatoes, California Vegetables, Grapes November 21 Hawaiian Chicken, Rice, Stir-Fry Vegetables, Lemon Snow* November 22 Baked Tilapia, Rice Pilaf, Peas & Carrots, Fresh Orange November 25 Barbecued Chicken, Pork & Beans, Coleslaw, Peaches* November 26 Meat Lasagna, Breadsticks, Italian Vegetables, Pears* November 27 Thanksgiving Lunch Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Pumpkin Pie November 28 Closed for Thanksgiving November 29 Closed * Days marked with an asterisk have higher sodium content.

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Approximately 20 singers from Ramona Lutheran Church and RLS Christian Day School participated with 70 San Diego Lutheran Churches to sing the National Anthem at Petco Park for the Padres last home game. There were more than 300 singers on the field performing in four-part harmony, a capela with no sheet music. The singers were invited by the Padres to make a return visit. Photos Courtesy of Eileen Castberg

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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 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 Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and Nov. 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving. Every Monday: Exercise 9 am; Lace/Crochet 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; Yoga 9 am; Computers 10:30 am First & Third Tuesday: Writing Group 1 pm Third Tuesday: Legal Assistance by appointment, call 858-565-1392 ext. 208 Every Wednesday: Exercise 9 am; Pinochle 9 am; Bridge 12:30 pm

Second Wednesday: Santa Ysabel Trip 1 pm Third Wednesday: Alzheimer’s Support 10 am Every Thursday: Bingo 1 pm First & Third Thursday: Machine Embroidery Class 9 am Second Thursday: Bargain Corner 8−2 Every Friday: Exercise 9 am; Pinochle 9 am; Seniors Empowering Seniors 10:30 am; Pokeno 1 pm; Third Friday: Birthday Lunch; Bargain Corner 8−12 Fourth Friday: Free Public Movie Night 5 pm

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meeting Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. and workshop Nov. 23, both at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. The Art Guild meets the third Wednesday, except July and August. The public is welcome. Visit www.ramonaartguild.org.

Ramona Woman’s Club’s monthly meeting is Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. with guest, author Evelyn Swartz; Literary Section meets Nov. 11 at 1 p.m.; Card Party is Nov. 14 at 11:45 a.m.; and the Ladybugs Garden Section field trip to Canterbury Gardens is Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. Meetings are held at 524 Main St. Call President Jill McKenzie at 760-789-3596 or visit www.ramona womansclub.com.

Republican Women

Intermountain Republican Women Federated will meet Nov. 25 at 10:45 a.m. at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Guest speaker will be Chuck LeMenager, Ramona author and historian. There will be elections, legislative reports, and a white elephant sale. The group welcomes members, spouses and guests from Ramona, Julian Santa Ysabel and surrounding areas. Cost is $15. Call 760-788-6342.

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Ramona Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 13, at noon at 524 Main St. Meetings include a potluck lunch and drawings. Call 760-787-0087 or visit www.ramonagardenclub.com.

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San Vicente Valley Club The San Vicente Valley Club will host musician and Black Canyon Band member Bob Anderson at its Nov. 20 luncheon and meeting in the San Vicente Inn, 24157 San Vicente Rd. Reservations are due by the Friday before the meeting at the front desk of the Inn or by calling Maxine McNamara 760-788-6189. Luncheon is open to the public; cost is $12. Social time begins at 11 a.m., followed by a short business meeting, lunch at noon and the program at 1 p.m. Visit www.sanvicentevalleyclub.org.

Art Guild Ramona Art Guild welcomes acrylics artist Joan Hansen to its demonstration

The 1886 Verlaque House, centerpiece of the Guy B. Woodward Museum, is sporting a new look, thanks to Ed Bates, who brightened the front porch, steps and millinery shop with a new coat of paint. Captain Charles Trease Jr., USN retired, added to the museum’s archives with a donation of significant pictures depicting Ramona in the 1920s and ’30s. Jean Stralis of Ramona donated an 1800s dress — a two-piece black ensemble with a white collar, along with a corset and bloomers. The museum is open Thursday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m., at 645 Main St. Call 760-789-7644. n

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Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast Ingredients 1 whole bone-in turkey breast, 6 1/2 to 7 pounds 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves) 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons good olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup dry white wine Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the turkey breast, skin side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. A L InMaONsmall NA bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, herbs, RA JOUR L salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice to make a paste. E IA OM PECthe H Loosen skin from the meat gently with your fingers S and smear half of the paste directly on the meat. Spread the remaining paste evenly on the skin. Pour the wine

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Healthy Living. . . By Brian Duewel, Health and Fitness Expert

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ave you ever felt guilty about calling in sick to work? If you have, then you’re like the millions of Americans who fear a dreaded day away from the job. Much of the anxiety over sick days comes from the pressure to

perform. Many workplace bosses place an emphasis on arriving early, skipping lunch and staying late, so when employees fail to carry out these over-reaching expectations, the stress is passed down to everyday people like you and me. Often this anxiety is unintended or even just employee-imagined. Nevertheless, the stress is real.

Workplace sick days are a health concern for more reasons than just those that are stressrelated. A new study recently released suggests that people should call in sick more often than they currently do. In 2011, Americans used 70 million sick days, or an average of 4.9 days per year. The research recommends taking more sick days because workers are most contagious at the beginning of their illness. If you think you’re doing the right thing and fighting through the start of a bug, you risk

spreading the virus through the entire office. That threatens to reduce productivity and morale, and begins a nearly endless cycle of germ-spreading. In addition, when you’re sick at work, you prolong and intensify your illness, which may lead to a longer work absence than what could have been initially prevented. Scientists at the University of Arizona have discovered that when one person goes to work sick, more than half of the commonlytouched surfaces in the workplace become germ-infested by the middle of the day. So if you think you’re coming down with something, for the sake of your coworkers (and yourself), stay home and rest. EEE For an easy, fit recipe, try this delicious apple pork chop dish I love. Start by seasoning four

boneless pork chops (five or six ounces each) with sage, salt and pepper. Over high heat in a large skillet, warm one teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil and add the chops. Cook until they are seared on both sides; remove and set aside. Wipe out the skillet and add another tablespoon of olive oil, two chopped green apples and one chopped red onion. Reduce the heat and cook for five minutes. Add one cup of fresh apple cider, return the pork chops to the apple mix and heat for an additional five minutes, turning once. Remove the chops, cover with the apple mix and enjoy. n If you have questions, comments or information for Brian Duewel, email him at brian@brianduewel.com or visit healthylivingwithbrian duewel.com.

Food Safety Measures Can Prevent Illness Diet and exercise are synonymous with a healthy lifestyle. When coupled with routine exercise, a healthy diet is even more effective at sustaining long-term health. But just because the foods you eat might be healthy, that doesn’t always mean they’re safe. Food that is contaminated can lead to illness and possibly even death. For instance, even a small bite of food that’s contaminated with the botulism toxin can cost a person his or her life or lead to paralysis. While a mistake with regard to food safety can prove costly, there are ways to prevent those mistakes. The following are some food safety measures men, women and children can take to ensure their food is safe for consumption, courtesy of the United States Department of Health & Human Services. • Always wash your hands before preparing or eating food. Germs on your hands can contaminate food. If you’re preparing a meal, always wash your hands before the preparation begins and wash them again in-between handling multiple foods. For example, if you are handling raw meat, clean your hands before you touch other foods you will be preparing, such as potatoes or vegetables. Wash hands with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds. • Do not thaw food on the counter. Thawing food on the counter can be quite dangerous, as harmful germs multiply very rapidly at room temperature. Instead of thawing food on the counter, place food in the refrigerator, defrost it in the microwave or submerge food in a pot of cold water. • Do not let food cool before placing it in the refrigerator. Perishable foods that are not immediately refrigerated invite illness-causing bacteria, which can grow in as little as two hours or as little as one hour if the temperature is above 90 degrees. Instead of leaving perishable items on the counter, refrigerate them within two hours if not immediately. • Do not taste food to check if it is spoiled. The bacteria that 34 Ramona Home Journal

causes food poisoning has no taste, so tasting food to determine if it has spoiled won’t do you any good, but it can cause serious illness if the bacteria is present. If you aren’t sure about a certain food, simply throw it away. To learn about safe storage times for the refrigerator and freezer, visit www. foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/storagetimes.html. • Wash any plates or cutting boards that held raw meat. Raw meat as well as poultry and seafood have germs that can spread, especially if you use the same plates or cutting boards for raw meat as you do cooked meat. Thoroughly scrub any dishes that held raw meat before using them for anything else. • Do not wash meat or poultry. Some recipes, especially those for Thanksgiving turkey, advise home chefs to wash meat or poultry before cooking. However, doing so can spread bacteria to the sink, countertops and other kitchen surfaces. Despite what a recipe suggests, never wash meat, poultry or eggs. • Do not eat foods with uncooked eggs. Eggs should always be cooked thoroughly, as they may contain harmful bacteria, including salmonella. Foods that contain uncooked eggs, such as raw cookie dough, while a tasty treat for many people, are potentially very dangerous, exposing you to harmful bacteria that could result in serious illness. • Marinate foods in the refrigerator. Marinating foods is very popular, especially during the barbecuing season. However, marinating foods at room temperature, when harmful germs in meat and bacteria can multiply rapidly, should be avoided at all costs. When marinating meat, poultry or seafood, always do so in the refrigerator. • Do not use leftover marinade on cooked foods. When marinating, there is typically a significant amount of marinade left over. However tempting it may be to add a little extra flavor by reusing that marinade once the food has been cooked, doing so is very dangerous, as the germs from the raw meat, poultry or seafood can spread to the cooked food. If you simply must make use of the leftover marinade, only do so after boiling it. Information about food safety is available at www.foodsafety.gov. n

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Getting Greeting Cards Out on Time

illions of greeting cards are sent out each holiday season. Estimates suggest that 85 percent of the United States population, or roughly 250 million people, mail out greeting cards. That adds up to billions of cards going through the postal system — and all in a relatively short period of time. Men and women who hope to send holiday greeting cards must purchase, prepare and mail the cards early enough so they are received prior to the holiday. It is never too early to begin greeting card preparation and assembly. The majority of cards are bought in boxed packages or groupings of photo cards. Gone are the days of hand-picking individual greeting cards for every recipient. This trend toward generaltheme cards has streamlined the process and can help senders start their tasks earlier than ever before. Some people like to take advantage of post-holiday sales to stock up on greeting cards for the following year at a deep discount. This means they can write the cards out at their leisure and then simply toss them into the mailbox at the appropriate time. Much in the way people begin their holiday shopping or decorating right after the Thanksgiving turkey leftovers have been stored away, a good majority of people also begin their greeting card writing after Thanksgiving. Those who want their cards to arrive first will mail them within a few days of Thanksgiving. When sent domestically, it is safe to

assume that cards mailed out up to two weeks before Christmas will arrive on time. After that point, you may be risking lateness, particularly for rural delivery addresses, unless cards are sent priority. For those who need to mail cards internationally, sticking close to the end of November will ensure they arrive in a timely manner. People who want to make a statement and not have their greeting cards get lost in the crowd may intentionally mail them late and lean toward wishing health and prosperity for the new year, rather than sending a card tied to a specific holiday. This gives extra time for mailing and will set cards apart from the many others. Photo cards have grown in popularity, and people interested in having a professional photographer shoot their holiday card photos would be wise to make an appointment as early as possible. Popular photographers often start holiday photo shoots in October. Keep in mind that the photographs can take a while to be

processed and arrive. For those who are on borrowed time, taking a photo with a personal camera and having prints made up at a pharmacy or retail store can save time. It is unlikely that professional photos taken in December can be printed and mailed and still arrive on time. Also, be sure to heed copyright laws concerning photographs. It may be illegal to scan an image from a photographer or photo studio and have prints made without written permission. Postage is another thing that will have to be considered when mailing out cards. While many cards fall under the weight

and size limits of a regular first class postage stamp, unusually shaped envelopes or heavy greeting cards may cost more. Rather than have them returned, it is a good idea to have at least one card weighed at the post office to ensure the right amount of postage is affixed. Some cards will be packaged with envelopes that state “Additional postage may be required” right on the box. Greeting cards are an important component of the holiday season. Ensuring they arrive on time requires planning and sending them out with ample time to spare. n

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