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“Only you can prevent wildfires!” Smokey Bear says. It’s the same message Ramona Fire Chief Burke Kremensky wants to get across to local residents. Ramona Fire Department, Cal Fire, U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management are working together to provide protection for the community in the event of a major wildfire. Officially, it’s known as The Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The agencies also are working with the Ramona West End Fire Safe Council, headed by Kristi Mansolf of the Ramona Community Planning Group. “This plan identifies and prioritizes areas for hazardous fuel reduction treatments and recommends the types and methods of treatment that will help protect the community of Ramona,” Kremensky said. Fuel breaks have been completed in some areas, and others will be starting soon or are awaiting approval from the various agencies. “This project actually started back in the 1980s,” Chief Wes Ruise, with U.S. Forest Service, explained. “We burned truck trails to protect anything coming out of the river bottom.” But when funding was no longer available, the project was put on hold. “There were a lot of things we wanted to do and only so much money,” Kremensky added. Funding has since been approved, and the program is back in gear. “We’re staying ahead of the game,” Ruise said. The next step in the project for fuel breaks is proposed for the Country Estates area. Kremensky described a fuel break as a gap in vegetation or other combustible material that acts as a barrier to slow or stop the progress of a bushfire or wildfire. “Before work can begin, it must be approved, and we have foresters, biologists and archeologists assisting in the process, as well as others,” Kremensky said. Fuel breaks are cleared by hand, usually by firefighters when it can be worked into their work schedules. California Conservation Corps has also been involved. And last year, a herd of goats was brought in to help clear the vegetation. But creating fuel breaks will SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Firefighting Agencies Work Together to Help Keep Wildfires at Bay not completely stop fires from spreading. Kremensky said the breaks will be able to slow down fires and offer better protection for property owners. But it will be up to the residents to do their part in keeping their homes and property safe. They need to create a “defen-
for proper disposal of the vegetation. “The Forest Service and Cal Fire can do our part, but it doesn’t do any good if the residents that abut that piece of groundbreak don’t do their part,” Tim Gray, with U.S. Forest Service, cautioned. Property owners who want advice
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on clearing their property should contact U.S. Forest Service’s Jennifer McDonald at 610-876-9046 or Eric McDaniel at 619-204-2139. “Both those individuals are available to come out and give suggestions on how to make your house defensible,” Gray said. Visit www.readysandiego.org for information on what to do in the event of a disaster. Information will be available at the annual open house on Oct. 18 at Ramona Fire Department Station 80 on San Vicente Road. n
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The Gang’s All Here By Johnny McDonald
enjoy being out with the youngsters, Smith remember a Sam Cooke song of the said. “You might say we 1950s that talked about the men still get our nourishworking on the chain gang. ment with oatmeal and There’s an interesting set of guys who look for the two-dollar are not as vocal, but they responsibly specials. Still get a free carry the chains at Ramona High School soda at the concession football games each year. stand.” Dave Smith and his sideline buddies Gang members will be volunteering at their important Smith and Richard jobs again Oct. 10, when Ramona High Burch are 74, Jack faces the powerhouse Helix Highlanders. Roloff is close to 60, And they’ll be pulling extra duty. and Chris Sinor is the They’ll work the earlier junior varsity youngest at 35. Most game, too. have been handling “Chain gang” is the common term the line for more than used to describe the officials respon10 years. sible for manning the chains used to Roloff, an accounshow the 10-yard distance needed for a tant, is the numbers Roloff and Burch bring 59 combined years first down. The chain gang is required of chain gang experience to the game. guy. As the box man, to quickly realign the chains whenever he keeps track of the “Been knocked the offense gets a first down. They may downs and is in charge over once or twice, also be called to come onto the field for of the moves. So he’s in command. but no big deal. Just a measurement — an important way of “Before the game, a different set of get the sticks down keeping things straight. officials will discuss the rules, see if the and away as fast as If the Bulldogs are as good as they chain measures 10 yards and advise us we can.” were last year, the crew will be busy to be careful,” said Smith. They’ll check moving the chain again. “Some officials are stern and others in for the JV game “We’re a bunch of old guys, but we laid back. But that’s just like people. around 12:30, take a breather between games and close the • day around 10 p.m. As Smith says, the day is pretty much a slam dunk. From left are Jack Roloff, a boxman for 30 years; Dave Smith, “Afterward, we nine years; Richard Burch, 29 years; and Chris Sinor, may go to Denny’s, Photos by Darrel Kinney seven years. sit around and laugh about the night,” said They are invited to the team banquet Thad Clendenen Karen Clendenen Smith. “I’m the only one who wears at the end of each season. SRS • REALTOR® CRS - GRI - SRES • REALTOR® shorts, so they make fun of my skinny “The coach will honor us by saying, BRE #01760534 BRE #00843654 legs. We’ll have a few weeks before the ‘Here’s the chain gang,’” said Smith. n next game.” 760 • 760
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Volunteer Coach Fits In By Johnny McDonald
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f anyone should know about the coaching talent of the highly respected Steve Fisher, it would have to be Ramona’s Al Schaffer. As a volunteer assistant for the past four years at San Diego State, Schaffer has been on the basketball scene during practices and games, home and away. As a former coach himself,
his staff,” said Schaffer. “I’ve been told this by NBA people who come and watch practices. Some head coaches dominate practice, but Steve gives his assistants duties and responsibilities. There’s tremendous teamwork.” He said the head coach is always open to suggestions, including from his son, Mark Fisher, who designs some plays. Off the recent winning
Coach Al Schaffer, center, with San Diego Aztecs staff members Justin Hutson, left, and Brian Dutcher during practice earlier Photos Courtesy of Al Schaffer this month.
Coach Al, center, with professional basketball players and former Aztecs Billy White, left, of the Miami Heat, and Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs.
Schaffer has known Fisher since 1978. Fisher’s Aztecs posted a 34-3 record and reached the Sweet 16 last year. One preseason poll this year lists the team as 14th in the country. The regular season starts Nov. 7 against Point Loma Nazarene in Viejas Arena. “One of Steve’s secrets is
seasons, recruitment of quality players has become a bit easier, and Schaffer believes 2014-15 team members will be up to the task. This bit of optimism comes despite the loss of two key players from last year — Xavier Thames and Josh Davis. Schaffer said Fisher has a special way of motivating and getting his players to believe in
their capabilities. Coach Al, 80, has had a career varsity coaching record of 373-251 at three Michigan high schools. He coached 14 years at Ramona High School at a time when the Bulldogs reached the CIF San Diego Section Division III final and on to the CIF Southern California regional playoffs. “Under NCAA rules, I can’t take a position on the bench, so they obtain tickets in the stands where I take notes,” he said. “After the game, I can discuss them with the coaching staff. I might be brutally frank, for instance, of time-out judgments and about players not pressing enough. “I can remember Steve’s first year with the Aztecs when he won only one conference game,” Schaffer said. “When his team lost to USD by 26 points, I said, ‘You better get yourself a new team.’ When I was president of Michigan Basketball Association, I invited him to our coaches’ camp. He was an assistant coach at Western Michigan.” Aztecs basketball team members are Kevin Zabo 6-3, Dakarai Allen 6-5, Aqeel Quinn 6-3, D’Erryl Williams 6-2, Trey Kell 6-4, Parker U’u 6-4, Kibret Woldemichael 5-7, Ryan Staten 6-2, Skylar Spencer 6-10, Angelo Chol 6-9, Dwayne Polee II 6-7, Winston Shepard 6-8, Zylan Cheatham 6-7, JJ O’Brien 6-7, Malik Popen 6-7, Matt Shrigley 6-6, and Niksha Federico 6-6. Staff members are Brian Dutcher, associate head coach; Justin Hutson, assistant coach; David Velasquez,
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A few years ago, Schaffer told me, “A coach sits out there on an island, trying to get players to perform to their best ability and to satisfy faculty, public and the board of education.” n
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By Ruth Lepper
‘Meals on the Go’ Serves Clients in Ramona and the Backcountry
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elanie Van Doren is familiar with all the streets and roads in Ramona. It’s part of her job requirement. “You do get to see Ramona,” she said. “More of Ramona than I ever knew existed.” Van Doren is one of three drivers for Ramona Senior Center’s Meals on the Go program. She delivers prepared meals to local clients three days a week. The other drivers — Rick Leroy and Alfonso Guillen — go as far afield as Valley Center and Ranchita. The backcountry routes include
Julian, Santa Ysabel, Warner Springs, Sunshine Summit, Ranchita, Pauma Valley and Valley Center — a total of nine Zip codes, some that reach to the Riverside County line. The Meals on the Go program is for homebound seniors, those who are not able to come into Ramona Senior Center for lunch. In addition to the daily lunch, a frozen meal is included for the following day. If requested, additional frozen meals can be delivered on Fridays to provide food for the weekends. The suggested donation is $4 a meal, the same as it is for the meals served at the center.
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Van Doren will often meet clients at their doors, or even their gates, to drop off food. Other stops may require her to go inside the residence to leave the food. If, by chance, clients are not available, Van Doren tries to reach them by phone or will return at the end of her route to see if they are at home. That seldom happens, though, because if a client is not going to be home, they call the center’s office to let someone know of a change in plans,
Driver Melanie Van Doren loads her Photos by Ruth Lepper refrigerated truck.
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“I love the old stories that people tell me,” Van Doren said. “I’ve seen pictures from 1912. They’ll have the pictures ready for me. They know when I’m going to show up. I can’t spend too much time at each place.” There is more to Van Doren’s workday than driving the delivery route. She arrives early at the center to help package the meals and load her truck. One side of the truck is refrigerated for the frozen food, fruit, salad, milk and yogurt. The other side is heated to keep the day’s meals warm. There is always room for more names to be added to the list of 140 clients now being served by Meals on the Go. Eligibility requirements are simple: be over the age of 60 and be homebound, either for physical reasons or for lack of transportation. For information or to sign up, contact Myra Stickney at the center at 760-789-0440. n
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Scattered rainfall fell throughout the county early this month, including a downpour Photo by Darrel Kinney on Highway 78 near Star B Ranch.
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All ages will enjoy informative and fun displays and demonstrations at the Ramona Fire Department Open House Oct. 18. While the event is geared toward kids, there is a lot for adults to see and do. Smokey Bear will make an appearance, with a 75th birthday party planned. Fire engines, dozers and helicopters will be on display. Demonstrations will put the Jaws of Life into action and show real fire-extinguishing procedures.
Ramona Woman’s Club’s Fourth Annual Wine Tasting is set for Oct. 10 at 6 p.m., featuring Jennifer Lane of Pamo Valley Winery. The wine tasting fundraiser, to be held at the clubhouse at 524 Main St., was created in honor of Lane’s late grandmother Ellie Whitcomb, according to Lane. Whitcomb had been a member of the club and served on its board. Cost is $25, with proceeds going to the club’s scholarship fund. Visit www.ramonawomansclub.org. n
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Fire Station 81 to Undergo Improvements By Ruth Lepper
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ire Station 81 in San Diego Country Estates will soon undergo a renovation project to increase the size of its apparatus bay. The Ramona Municipal Water District Board of Directors gave approval to the general manager at its Sept. 9 meeting to execute a new professional services agreement with the architect who had worked on the project in 2004. At that time, the project was 75 percent completed when funding ran out. It will cost approximately $40,000 to complete the design work. Total cost for the project is set at $200,000. The contract will be with architect James M. Nicoloff, of Nicoloff & Associates in San Diego. The board adopted a resolution waiving a competitive process for selecting the firm, since Nicoloff had already completed the majority of the design work in 2004. The station, located at 24462 San Vicente Rd., will have a 180-square-foot bay area with ample room for the doors to close when housing the station’s two engines, two ambulances and other equipment. There are four firefighters assigned to Station 81. Directors also approved a resolution for the fire mitigation fees for a fiveyear facilities and equipment plan. The estimated annual revenues will increase from $53,000 to $88,000,
with a surplus of funds expected by the end of five years. Directors also gave the nod to staff to look into the probability of having enough liability insurance coverage for damages and loss of revenues should a major water main break occur. A report will be given at an upcoming board meeting. In other action, the board adopted a resolution authorizing the general manager to contract for a third reverse osmosis unit for the San Vicente Water Reclamation Plant. The unit from Enaqua, a Vista-based water treatment solutions company, will cost $60,850. It will be used for landscape irrigation at San Vicente Golf Course and Spangler Peak Ranch, as well as other areas in Country Estates that require recycled water from the reclamation plant. “This will benefit persons in San Diego Country Estates, will produce more recycled water and reduce brine hauling,” General Manager David Barnum explained. He estimated a savings between $50,000 and $100,000 a year on brine hauling. Earlier in the meeting, Director Rex Schildhouse left abruptly after Director George Foote’s report to “discuss the recent controversy over statements made regarding the funding of the Poway Pump Station Project.”
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Foote researched the history of the project, centering on recent objections made by Schildhouse regarding the funding. The initial board approval was given on June 25, 2013, when Schildhouse seconded a motion made by Director Joe Zenovic to allot $1.9 million of property taxes for the Poway Pump Station Project. The following year, on June 24, 2014, the budget for 2014-15 included $200,000 to complete the project. Foote pointed out that the budget presentation also noted the project was “funded with no debt” and “did not require any adjustment to water rates.” The project is being funded by discretionary funds that come from property taxes. Following Foote’s report, Schildhouse began commenting by reading a
dissertation on the Brown Act. He was gaveled down as being “out of order” by board President Darrell Beck. Legal counsel Jim Gilpin agreed that Schildhouse should keep his comments to the agenda item under discussion. At that point, Schildhouse left the meeting and did not return. It was later decided, at a request by Zenovic, that an ad hoc committee consisting of Foote and Beck should look into whether or not directors who submit a request for payment for attending a meeting, and then leave the meeting, should receive payment. Directors are paid $100 each for meetings they attend. The next meeting of the RMWD governing board will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. n
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attending California public universities and colleges will receive their GI Bill benefits. If these veterans do not receive in-state tuition, they will not be able to use the GI Bill for their education. “Today we stand with veterans and finally pass this urgent and important piece of legislation,” said Anderson. “We made a promise of education to our veterans that I refuse to allow California to renege on.” Due to federal legislation
signed into law on Aug. 7, if a state doesn’t grant all veterans in-state tuition to their public colleges and universities by July of 2015, that state would no longer be eligible to accept GI Bill benefits for veterans’ higher education, according to Anderson. “In the last days before the Senate adjourned for the year, it became clear that the Senate leadership was going to bypass this urgent and important issue,” said Anderson.
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A number of veterans organizations supported the bill, including the American Legion, Department of California; AMVETS, Department of California; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California; and Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council. AB 13 had been held in the Rules committee since Sept. 9, 2013. It has since been amended to comply with a new federal law regarding veterans benefits. n
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“With the combined effort from our veteran community and many concerned citizens, we were able to approve AB 13 on the Senate floor, ensuring the 78,000 veterans attending California public universities and colleges receive their GI Bill benefits.” Anderson commended Assembly member Chavez for his dedicated efforts, and applauded Pete Conaty for behind-the-scenes efforts to bring veterans groups together to rally behind the bill.
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Longtime Ramona physician Marcelo R. Rivera is one of 14 candidates running for the board of trustees for Palomar Health District. The district, which covers Ramona, Julian and the backcountry, includes Palomar Medical Center in Escondido and Pomerado Hospital in Poway. There are four open seats on the board. The other candidates are Dale Bardin, Dara Czerwonka, Laurie
Edwards-Tate, Jerry Kaufman, Bruce G. Krider, George Kung, Timothy Marcsch, Ray McCune, Austin J. Miller, Peter J. Minko, G.B. “Robin” Rowland, Hans Christian Sison and Stephen P. Yerxa. Palomar Community College District, with headquarters in Escondido, has three seats up for election with three candidates having filed papers to run. Therefore, there will not be an election of the college district. The General Election is Nov. 4. n
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11 Candidates Vie for 2015 Chamber Board Robb Critney, Owner Sunset Sign Setters I have over 20 years experience in the purchasing, planning, warehousing and the logistics field. As a purchasing and procurement professional, I have been recognized for my efficiency and high-impact contribution to meeting the company’s objectives. I am very detail-oriented, and have excellent communication and rapport-building skills. Moving to Ramona in 1994, I came to love this community and I’m excited for the opportunity to run for a Director position on the Ramona Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. My first exposure to working with the Ramona Chamber was as a volunteer for the Ramona Country Fair and Ramona Idol. I found myself helping to line up the entertainment, providing on-site overnight security, stage managing and anything else that needed to be done. It was a very gratifying experience. As an accomplished musician, I strive for fresh ideas and new ways of doing things. I have played in many local bands, currently as lead guitar for The Classic Buzz Band. I recently started my own business serving the Ramona real estate community with sign installation and handyman services. I am confident that I have the skills, knowledge and qualifications needed to be an effective, enthusiastic contributor as a Director of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce.
Ramona as a Director and continue to feel passionate about our Main Street. dPlease consider me as your candidate.
Carol Fowler, Realtor Stage Presence Homes Ramona has a bright future. There are local groups in place that help guide the County of San Diego in planning our community. What do we want to look like? How do we attract better goods and services? How do we promote local businesses? How do we identify our tourism needs? I represent the Chamber of Commerce through Economic Development on some of these committees. My goal is to maintain my position on the Ramona Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. This year we were able to pass the Ramona Village Design Form Based Code. This will give Ramona an identity through building styles, colors and facades. Our next goal will be to create a more walkable community with signage, shade trees, benches and outdoor cafes. I look forward to serving
Wayne Miller, Owner Miller Telcom Services My wife and I moved to Ramona in 1997. I am a native San Diegan that grew up in the Mount Helix area. I own Miller Telcom Services, which has been in business since 1988. We joined the Ramona Chamber in 1997. Our company services several companies in Ramona with their Telecommunication needs, including the Ramona Chamber of Commerce. I also own Miller Off-Road Products, which specializes in products and accessories for Jeeps. I have been involved in the sport of off-roading for most of my adult life, donating countless hours to help in the fight to keep public lands open for public recreation. I was the event Chairman for Off-Road for Hope for five years. Monies raised were donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. We raised over $400,000 to
Cindy Galloway, Executive Director Ramona Parks and Recreation With two years of experience as a current Chamber Director I am ready for more. As an active Director, I have enjoyed serving on multiple committees and attending Chamber functions and volunteering at events. This year I was elected to serve on the Chamber Executive Board as Secretary. I have held my current position as Executive Director of the Ramona Parks and Recreation Association for almost 17 years. Achievements include a BA from Purdue University; Executive Director of the Montgomery County Visitors and Convention Bureau in Indiana for ten years where I initiated the first regional tourism organization with surrounding counties; successfully led effort to designate a small river in that county as an Indiana Scenic Waterway; served on the Rails to Trails project resulting in five miles of paved trail through my hometown in Indiana. I am a member of the DAR and belonged to the Rotary Club for 20 years. My hobbies include scrabble, chess and bonsai gardening. I am proud of our beautiful community and would be pleased to continue representing it as a dedicated Chamber Director.
donate to MDA. For the last several years I have been involved in the Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari as the prize and vendor chairman. I was the TDS Sweepstakes Jeep chairman for giving away a 2012 Jeep that Chrysler donated to TDS to help raise monies to keep public lands open for recreational use. I feel that with my many years of owning businesses along with the event organization skills that I have acquired over the years, I would be a great asset to the Ramona Chamber of Commerce. Bob Murray, Owner Java Hut I have served the Ramona Chamber of Commerce for seven years and on the Executive Board for five of those years, and last year as your President. I have been a resident in Ramona for 12 years and I’m owner of the Java Hut in the Country Estates. I am a Rotarian, and a member of the VFW Men’s Auxiliary. I support all that goes on in Ramona and I am active in as many events as possible. I wish to be re-elected to the Board of Directors and would appreciate your vote. Being a part of the business community here in Ramona has given me the opportunity to network with many of you during our Chamber Mixers. I valued getting to know you and providing our readers of the newsletter last year with more insight into the Fire Department, the Water District, the Ramona Airport, and government affairs issues. I’ve participated in Open Studios Tour, Ramona Country Fair, Horseshoe Tournament, Oktoberfest, Safe Merchants Trick or Treat, Christmas Tree Lighting, and scholarships. I’ve been active in the Rotary’s 4th of July, Ramona Music Fest and the VFW Men’s Auxiliary as well. To sum it all up, I love being a part of the heart of San Diego County — Ramona. Please vote for me, Bob Murray, serving your community. Heidi Sam, Agent Aflac I remember the days when Ramona meant a place we drove to for the Ramona Livestock Auction, or to drive through to get to Julian or Ranchita, where family lived. I had no idea at that time of my life that I would eventually be living in Ramona. I have lived in Ramona for 27 years for which I already was a part of its business community. For 42 years I was an owner-operator of
my family’s soft drink and snack vending company in which Ramona was one of many of my territories. My business background has given me the opportunity to work with all types of businesses and business owners, which has given me a great understanding of the needs of small business owners. I also have always had exemplary customer service skill set that has also given me the desire to become a volunteer for the Ramona Chamber of Commerce for which I have been a member under my present career as an independent Aflac agent since 2010. I quickly joined the Ramona Chamber Ambassadors team and eventually became the Ambassador Chair, which has been a joy to be a part of. With enthusiasm I find myself volunteering for all of the Ramona Chamber events including the Chamber Mixers in order to help make the Chamber events an enjoyable experience. I work well as a team or by myself. I also belong to Ramona’s Business Network Exchange, which again brings me close to businesses and their needs. I would like to have your vote as a Director of the Ramona Chamber. I feel I’m a perfect it for a Director’s position, with my experience working with businesses in the past, present and going forward along with my volunteerism. Thank you for your consideration. Michael Raher, General Manager Ramona Sentinel I came to the United States from Australia in 1995 after a successful career in the surf apparel industry. I continued working in the apparel industry, first as General Manager of a popular youth-oriented clothing line in downtown San Diego and then as General Manager of European Operations for a San Diego-based export company located in London, UK. In 2001, I moved back to Australia to establish the clothing brand “Dickies” and then returned to the U.S. to marry my lovely bride, Laurie, in 2002. I spent the next two years heading up the marketing and retail operations for San Diego’s largest church, The Rock Church. In 2004, I became the Regional Sales Manager and served on the Executive Board for Outreach, Inc., the nation’s largest church marketing agency. They were responsible for marketing “The Passion of the Christ,”“Chronicles of Narnia” and “The Polar Express” movies to churches across the United States. In 2006, I started my own company, Church Industries, offering marketing and distribution solutions to churches, pastors and ministries throughout the See 11 Candidates continued on page 12
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country. In 2008, I added Suburban Marketing Group to my business model and focused on developing marketing and communications solutions for small business in the San Diego County region. It was during this time where I worked with the Ramona Rodeo, Ramona Chamber, San Vicente Resort and numerous Ramona businesses assisting them with their marketing and communications (graphic and Web design, printing, direct mail). In late 2013, I was hired to run the Ramona Sentinel as their General Manager and I continue to work in that role today. I currently serve as the Secretary for Ramona Pop Warner, I am the Head Coach of the Mighty Dawgs Mighty Mite football team, and regularly attend Mountain View Community Church. Nathaniel Olson, Attorney Toothacre & Associates I moved to Ramona with my family when I was nine years old. In 2014, my wife and I joined the law firm, Toothacre & Associates, APC as attorneys. Since 2011, I have represented clients in several cases, including contract and small-business disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, and traffic ticket defense. Prior to that I worked as a
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senior staff attorney for a nonprofit legal organization in Ramona where I focused on defending First Amendment freedoms for various groups and individuals. Before practicing law, I managed and operated a small business in Ramona, Clear Vision Pool & Spa. I strongly believe in giving back to my hometown of Ramona. In my spare time, I serve on the Board of Directors of the Ramona Bar Association and I volunteer at the monthly Ramona Bar Association Legal Clinic, where I provide legal information to our community. I strongly believe that supporting local businesses builds a stronger, more self-reliant local economy in which we can create more opportunities for jobs and an opportunity for positive growth and business development in our town. Sally Westbrook, Realtor TL & Associates I am running for re-election to the Ramona Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and I want your vote. The experience of serving on the Board these past three years as a Director has been so rewarding, I want to do it for the next three years. As a member of the Chamber for many years, I have done it all and enjoyed every minute of serving the community. My heart is not an acronym but a pulse with a goal to promote local business, service organizations, and bring our residents closer to
Ian Vaux, Owner Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Born in Granby, Canada, raised in the Los Angeles region, relocating to San Diego in 1976 and to Ramona in 1977. As a resident for the past 37 years, I have worked with many businesses in the valley. In addition, I was a member of the Resource Conservation Group, serving Ramona, Julian and Borrego Springs addressing the agricultural farming and irrigation concerns of the local residents. Many of the issues we studied then are still relevant today. For more than 40 years I have worked in the horticulture business growing and selling agricultural products. As the co-owner of Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery I have been able to combine my previous agricultural knowledge and experience to install and grow multiple wine grape varieties. Today we farm over 3,000 grapevines and have mentored many others in the agricultural practices and processes for grape growing and vineyard management. I am currently the Vice President of the Ramona Valley Vintners Association Board.
Scott Toothacre, Owner Toothacre & Associates An experienced trial attorney, Scott H. Toothacre’s practice focuses on criminal defense and civil litigation. After graduating from Western State University School of Law in 1989, Mr. Toothacre immediately began working as an associate attorney and eventually made partner at the law firm of Toothacre & Toothacre. While in law school, Mr. Toothacre worked at the San Diego County District Attorney’s office and was a member of Law Review and the Criminal Justice Journal. As a litigator with extensive experience in a wide variety of complex criminal, civil, and commercial matters, Mr. Toothacre has successfully tried over 30 jury trials. Mr. Toothacre’s ability to connect with a jury has allowed him to obtain favorable outcomes for his clients facing serious felony charges and significant state prison time. Some of the matters Mr. Toothacre has successfully defended include felony DUIs with great bodily injury, burglary, and drug possession charges. Admitted in the Ninth District Court of Appeals and in the California Supreme Court, Mr. Toothacre provides aggressive representation for his clients both inside and outside the courtroom. A valued partner with any Human Resources department, Mr. Toothacre also provides consulting on employment law issues, including training and investigations. n
Gluten-Free Facts from Experts
elebrities, athletes, talk show hosts and nearly 30 percent of people say they are turning to gluten-free diets to solve health issues from “foggy mind” to bloating and obesity. But before you throw out the flour or start embracing all things non-wheat, barley and rye, it’s important to consider that nutrition experts do not advocate a gluten-free diet for most people. In fact, at least 93 percent of people — and probably many more — are completely healthy and happy following a diet that includes wheat and its protein, gluten. According to Dr. Stephano Guandalini, founder and director of the Center for Celiac Disease at the University of Chicago, “There is a popular belief that gluten is bad for everyone. This is not the case. There is no evidence to show that anyone who does not suffer from celiac disease (CD) or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) benefits from following a gluten-free diet.”
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Gluten: Wheat Protein Explained Gluten is a protein matrix in wheat formed by gliadin and glutenin. It’s also present in barley and rye, and their many ancient grain ancestors. Gluten’s structure forms pockets that trap carbon dioxide released by leavening agents, such as yeast, baking powder or baking soda, giving bread and baked goods their texture. Gluten-free breads and products are denser and heavier because they can’t form air pockets without gluten.
Wheat and Gluten Facts Celiac disease, an autoimmune disease, is very real and affects about 1 in 141 people — less than 1 percent of the population. For people who have celiac, even a small amount of gluten is unsafe. When they eat it, their bodies immediately react, damaging the lining of their intestinal tract. The damage allows many proteins and other substances to enter the blood stream that should not, setting up physical reactions and digestive problems with serious health consequences. Incidences of all autoimmune diseases are on the increase, with CD four times more common than it was 60 years ago. Research is being conducted by a number of leading medical and scientific institutions to investigate if changes in our gut bacteria might be the cause. “It’s very important that people who have celiac get diagnosed and tested so that they can begin following a gluten-free diet as soon as
possible. And, it’s something they have to stay on for the rest of their lives,” said Dr. Joseph Murray, celiac disease researcher at the Mayo Clinic.
A Rare Condition Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) is the other condition that proponents of a wheatfree lifestyle say affects everyone when in fact, research indicates that it, too, is quite rare. According to Dr. Guandalini, “Around 0.5 percent of people react to gluten in a way that is not a food allergy but is also not celiac.” Dr. Alessio Fasano, one of the world’s top scientists in celiac disease and director of the Center for Celiac Research at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Mass., explained, “Some people simply don’t react well to gluten and feel better when it’s removed from the diet. Unfortunately, there is no test for NCGS and this is part of why going gluten-free has become ‘the’ answer to all that ails us digestively and other wise. It’s unfortunate because there are a lot of causes besides gluten for digestive issues.”
Understanding Gluten-Free Diets “Following a gluten-free diet is very difficult and one must know how to read labels. Foods such as broths, soups, gravies, sauces, seasoned rice mixes and seasoned tortilla or potato chips may contain small amounts of gluten,” said Tricia Thompson, registered dietitian and founder of See Gluten-Free Facts continued on page 13 SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
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the Gluten Free Watch Dog. “The new FDA labeling rules define ‘gluten-free’ foods as having less than 20 parts per million of gluten. This is extremely helpful for people with celiac disease or NCGS who must avoid all gluten, even in tiny amounts.”
The Topic of Weight Management According to the NPD Group, a leading market research firm that has followed nutrition trends for more than 20 years, the biggest driver behind the glutenfree trend is weight loss. In addition, gluten-free products can be significantly more expensive — one study showed an average of 242 percent higher in cost. “Eliminating wheat products (bread, rolls, cereals, pasta, tortillas, cakes, cookies, crackers) will result in fewer calories, but important nutrients like B-vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folic acid), and iron and fiber will also be lost,” said Pam Cureton with Boston’s Center for Celiac Research and chair of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ sub-practice group, Dietitians in Gluten Intolerance Diseases (DIGID). “Grains provide 43 percent of the fiber in the U.S. diet and wheat is approximately three-quarters of the grains eaten in the U.S. Nutritionally, many gluten-free products are not equal replacements for their wheat-containing counterparts.” Cureton recommends that anyone
thinking about starting a gluten-free diet see a skilled dietitian first to be sure it is nutritionally sound and to help guide them through the difficulties of the diet.
Facts About Wheat Breeding Some promoters of the gluten-free lifestyle say that recent wheat breeding practices have led to higher, more “toxic” types of wheat. They believe that such practices are increasing the rates of celiac and gluten sensitivity, even though you must have a gene to develop celiac disease. “Wheat, like all other food plants we eat, has undergone farmer selection and traditional breeding over the years,” states Brett Carver, PhD, wheat genetics chair in Agriculture at Oklahoma State University. “The hybridization that led to bread wheat occurred 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. All cultivated wheat varieties, both modern and heirloom varieties, have these hybridization events in common, so the kinds of protein (and gluten) present in today’s varieties reflect the proteins present throughout the domestication process of wheat.” In case there is any doubt of this, scientists have carefully reviewed available data back to 1925 and have not found any evidence supporting increased gluten content due to wheat breeding over the past century. Dr. Guandalini, like many other celiac specialists, is frustrated by the myths about wheat that are promoted by talk show hosts, articles and websites. “Genetically modified wheat is not commercially available anywhere in the world,” said Guandalini. “Wheat has been,
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Ramona’s Lemurian Neighbors By Jim Evans
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housands of people drive by it every day without a thought except,“What is it?” Is it a church? A cult? A social service club? A fraternal organization? And what’s with the funny name? A modest sign on Highway 67 just five miles west of Ramona distinguishes the
Lemurian Fellowship from its neighbors. A blacktop driveway curves up the hillside of the peaceful, manicured 60-acre property, where a just small portion of a rooftop can be seen from the highway. But again, what is it? The Lemurian Fellowship is a school of universal philosophy — a correspondence and distance-learning school — founded in 1936, with its world
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enhancing subjects taught through the school are basic laws (of God and nature); finances and security; health, marriage and family; virtues; transition (physical death and reincarnation); human origin; spiritual initiation; the mind; the Bible; and the history of human endeavor. A community of Lemurian students — the Lemurian Order — has had a residence on a separate 200-acre property near Ramona Airport since the early 1950s, with living accommodations, shop facilities for the Lemurian Crafts, a chapel, offices and a large community building for dining and social activities. This site, called “The Gateway,” serves as headquarters for the Lemurian Order. The shop facilities for the Lemurian
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Crafts are immaculately clean and well-equipped with modern tools and machinery for fabricating an array of specialty products for the home and business, using rare and unusual woods, semi-precious stones, onyx, marble, brass and bronze, which serve as further expression of Lemurian ideals and principles. The students produce items of remarkable beauty, design, and craftsmanship, such as door and cabinet hardware, lamps, artwork, music stands, musical instruments and more, which are marketed through exclusive stores across the country. For more than 70 years, the Lemurian Fellowship has been a good citizen and a good neighbor, active in the community, including membership in the Ramona
Chamber of Commerce and Ramona West End Fire Safe Council. While its sign might have evoked questions and curiosity over the years, it has become a familiar sight and remains synonymous with a more spiritual life. Since the Lemurian Fellowship is a school — not a church — visitors are asked to call for an appointment in advance out of courtesy and respect for the staff that reside on the premises because it is also their home. Visitors will be struck by the tranquility of the setting and by the soft-spoken staff members who will provide them with literature in accordance with their level of interest. n
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the beer garden will be bigger than ever, Jensen said, reminding guests to bring photo identification. Strudel will be made by the culinary arts class at Ramona High School, and “frauleins” will sell strudel and pretzels. The event will be from 1 to 10 p.m. Admission for ages 11 and older is $10, children and active military enter free, and family discounts are available. Discount tickets may be purchased for $8 in advance at the Chamber office, 960 Main St. Oktoberfest is sponsored by Ramona Chamber of Commerce and co-hosted by Ramona Parks and Recreation Department and Ramona Senior Center. Call 760-789-1311 or visit www.ramonachamber.com. n
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he kids are back at school, and summer vacations are now just fading memories, so it must be autumn. But the seasons don’t just move on the calendar — they also change in your life. And, speaking of changes, you’ll have to make many of them as you move through the years — and that includes changes to your investment portfolio. But how will you know when it’s time to take action? Just as Mother Nature sends out “signals” to indicate a change in seasons — blooming flowers, falling leaves, warmer
or colder temperatures, longer or shorter days, etc. — your portfolio will frequently “tell” you when you need to make adjustments. Here are a couple of indicators you may want to heed: • Out-of-balance portfolio — Even the best stocks can lose value when the overall market is down, but if you only own stocks, you could take a big hit during a downturn — and if it happens repeatedly, you may find it hard to even stay invested. After all, stocks will always
fluctuate in value, and protection of your principal is not guaranteed. Yet you can at least help defend yourself against market volatility by balancing your portfolio with a mix of stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other investments, with the percentage of each type of asset based on your individual goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. • “Overweighting” of individual investments — Related to the point made above, you can also have too much money kept in a single investment, such as an individual stock or bond. Sometimes, this “overweighting” can happen almost on its own, as when a stock, or stock-based vehicle, has increased so much in value that it now takes on a larger percentage of your portfolio than you had intended — possibly bringing with it more risk than you had intended, too. As a general rule, no single investment should take up more than a small percentage
of your entire portfolio. Your own life may also send you some messages regarding changes you may need to make to your investment and financial strategies. Here are just a few of the milestones that may trigger necessary moves: • New child — You’ll need to review your life insurance to make sure it’s sufficient to help provide for a newborn or newly adopted child, should anything happen to you. You may also want to begin investing in a college savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan. • New job — Assuming your new job offers you a retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or similar vehicle, you’ll have some choices to make. How much can you afford to contribute? How should you allocate your dollars among the investment choices offered in the plan? How can you best integrate your 401(k) or other plan into your overall investment portfolio to avoid duplication?
Foundation to Name Grant Recipients The Ramona Community Foundation will award $29,800 in grants on Oct. 2 to selected programs and nonprofit organizations located in and serving the Ramona community. “This special evening will be a chance for our members to celebrate awarding close to $85,000 to our community in a mere three years, while also building an endowment that will support emerging Ramona needs in perpetuity,” said Wes Brustad, RCF Chair. “It is also an opportunity for all of those who love Ramona to learn more about the Community Foundation and what it means to give back right here in our own community.” Ramona Community Foundation was founded in
2009. Grant-making decisions are made by Ramona residents who pool their resources to make a lasting impact on the community. Two charitable funds were created to serve the community through the RCF — one for immediate grant-making, and another as an endowment to serve local needs in perpetuity. Additionally, the Matt McLaughlin Legacy Fund at The San Diego Foundation matches the grant-making donations of each member through 2014. The award celebration will be held at 5 p.m. at Schwaesdall Winery, 17677 Rancho De Oro Rd., at Highway 67. Reservations deadline is Sept. 29. Contact Brittany Bailey at brittanyb@sdfoundation.org or call 619-814-1363. n
• Impending retirement — As you enter retirement, you may want to adjust your portfolio to help reduce its short-term fluctuations and to provide more current income opportunities. At the same time, you may still need to invest for growth — you could be retired for two or three decades, and you’ll need to stay ahead of inflation. Pay close attention to the messages coming from your portfolio — and from your life. These “signals” will give you a good idea of when it’s time to make the right investmentrelated moves. 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.
Did You Know? Honey has long been touted for its medicinal qualities, but the United States Department of Health and Human Services still warns parents of infants to avoid feeding honey to children. That warning was issued because honey can give infants botulism, a rare paralytic illness cause by a nerve toxin. Spores of botulism are found in dust and soil, but they also can make their way into honey. Infants’ immune systems are not strong enough to combat such a bacterial infection, and their gastrointestinal tract is not as fully developed as an adult’s, making them even more vulnerable to the bacteria associated with botulism. Infants with botulism appear lethargic, feed poorly, have a weak cry, have poor muscle tone, and suffer from constipation. When left untreated, these symptoms can lead to paralysis of the respiratory muscles, arms, legs, and trunk. n
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alifornia homeowners may receive a much larger property tax bill than they anticipated this year, according to the California State Board of Equalization (BOE). Homeowners who saw lower tax bills during the recent decline in housing values may receive higher property tax bills as property values recover. Proposition 13 allows a maximum 2 percent annual increase in the property’s taxable value for inflation. This value is known as the “factored Proposition 13 value.” When housing prices decline, Proposition 8 allows a temporary reduction of the property’s taxable value to reflect the current market value. Because a Proposition 8 reduction is only temporary, it requires the taxable value to be reviewed annually and increased, or decreased, to reflect that year’s current market value as of Jan. 1 each year. When the housing market crashed, Proposition 8 enabled some homeowners to receive significant temporary assessment reductions, resulting in lower tax bills. As housing prices increase, a home’s taxable value that had been lowered by the assessor under Proposition 8 may increase more than 2 percent if its market value increased more than 2 percent. The increased value may not
exceed the factored Proposition 13 value. For example, take a taxpayer who purchased a home in 2006 for $500,000. In 2013, the factored Proposition 13 value would be about $544,000 ($500,000 increased by an inflation factor that cannot exceed 2 percent each year). If the market value of that property was $450,000, the assessor would temporarily enroll the lower value for property tax purposes pursuant to Proposition 8. In 2014, if the market value of the property recovers to $540,000, the market value will be enrolled because it was lower than the factored Proposition 13 value. While the 2014 taxable value exceeds the previous year’s taxable value by more than two percent, it reflects the current market value and does not exceed the Proposition 13 limits. In following years, the market value of the property will again be determined and compared to the factored Proposition 13 value and the lower value will be enrolled. This means that homes that saw large assessment decreases in prior years may see a similar
assessment increase this year, translating into higher tax bills. Taxpayers who think their assessed values are too high this year may contact the assessor of the county where the property is located. The assessor can explain the property’s assessed value, answer any questions about the assessment, and review any additional information. Keep in mind there is a deadline to file an assessment appeal. If the taxpayer and assessor can’t reach an agreement, taxpayers have the right to appeal the assessment to the assessment appeals board or the board of equalization in the county where the property is located. To appeal, file an Application for Changed Assessment with the clerk of the board of supervisors or clerk of the assessment appeal board in which the property is located. The form for San Diego County may be found online at www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/ aab/index.html. The deadline to file an appeal in San Diego County, is Dec. 1, because the usual date of Nov. 30 falls on a Sunday. n
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the display. “There’s a fine line between customizing and a lead sled,” he added. “A matter of selfexpression. Not about horsepower — performance.” To be classified as a lead sled, the vehicle was subjected to most if not all of the following body style modifications: Chopped: Cutting off the roof, removing four to six inches from the pillar posts and re-welding the roof back onto the car body. Channeled: Cutting the underside of the body to lower it on the frame, usually by two inches. Frenching: Recessing headlights, tail lights, license plates and radio antennas into the body for an exotic look.
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lutter is a concern for many homeowners. Clutter can gradually accumulate, and over time a home can turn from a welcoming respite to a claustrophobic place overwhelmed by items of little or no value. Homeowners who have battled clutter in the past often find that it is most likely to accumulate over the winter, when frigid temperatures outside drive more people indoors. Spending more time indoors means more trash indoors. Newspapers and magazines might be easy to discard when the weather is warm, but a trip outside to discard such items takes less precedence when it must be made in cold temperatures. The likelihood that even the cleanliest of homeowners might accumulate some clutter over the winter only highlights the importance of clearing a house of clutter in the fall. While clearing clutter can seem like an arduous task, the following tips can make the project much easier. • Clean one room or area at a time. A disorganized approach to getting organized is likely
to waste time and may even prove fruitless. Work your way through your home or apartment one room at a time rather than jumping from room to room. Have boxes or crates designated for items you find that belong in other rooms, and place items in the appropriate boxes as you clean rather than returning items to the right room as you find them. Once you have finished a room, move on to the next one and try to finish a room on the same day you started. • Invest in a paper shredder. Old bills, bank statements, receipts, and other onceimportant papers have a way of accumulating on desks, in drawers and on counters. Such documents often do not need to be held onto, but people are hesitant to discard them because they contain personal information. A paper shredder is a great investment for homeowners and apartment dwellers alike and can be the safest way to discard documents with potentially sensitive information. It’s also a friend to anyone attempting to clear clutter. Many shredders can shred
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and those that will be discarded. Donated items need not be clothes, as many charitable organizations accept appliances and other products as well.
• Decide to donate some items. Many unused items lying around your house can likely be donated to a worthy cause, which can help motivate you to clean out your closet of all those extra sweaters and other items you no longer wear. Encourage fellow members of the household to donate as well, and set aside a few boxes for clothes that will be donated
• Put seasonal items away. Storing seasonal items like patio furniture and swimsuits can help reduce the likelihood that clutter will build up in the months ahead. Pack items from your summer wardrobe together and store them in a suitcase in the back of your closet. This frees up room for your fall and winter clothing and helps you avoid overstuffed drawers.
LOcal Club News Woman’s Club Ramona Woman’s Club meets Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. with guest Darrel McKenzie speaking about Mysteries at the Museum. Card Party is Oct. 9 at 11:45; Literary Section meets Oct. 13 at 1; and the Ladybugs Garden Section field trip to Summers Past Farm is Oct. 23 at 10. Meetings are held at 524 Main St. The club’s Fourth Annual Wine Tasting will be Oct. 10 at 6 p.m., featuring Jennifer Lane of Pamo Valley Winery. Cost is $25. Call President Karen Stangl at 760-788-6116 or visit www.ramonawomansclub.com.
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In addition to clothing, store seasonal furniture neatly in the back of your garage or storage shed, pulling out items like snow shovels or snow blowers you may need come the winter. • Tackle the hall closet. Hall closets are convenient dropoff spots for items of all shapes, uses and sizes, as the hall closet is not necessarily opened each day and therefore people can simply ignore it as it gradually accumulates more and more random items. But hall closets can be valuable storage spaces when used appropriately. Designate a significant amount of time to tackle hallway closets in your home so you can thoroughly reduce the clutter within them and get back to using the closets as the valuable, organized storage units they’re intended to be. Discuss having different purposes for each closet, such as one devoted to cleaning items, another to coats, and so on. Resolve to keep the floors in each closet clear of items, as clutter tends to be on the floor and then work its way upward, eventually encompassing the entire closet. Once the hallway closets have been cleared, work hard to keep them clean as autumn turns into winter. n
Ramona Garden Club presents Aenne Carver with water-wise old-fashioned favorites at the Oct. 8 meeting at noon at 524 Main St. The club’s annual Fall Plant Sale is set for Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Tractor Supply Co., 203 Hunter St. Call 760-789-8774 or visit www.ramonagardenclub.com.
Art Guild Chuck McPherson will be the guest artist at Ramona Art Guild’s Oct. 15 demonstration meeting at 7 p.m. at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Call 760-787-1962 or visit www.ramonaartguild.org.
Historical Society The Oct. 21 potluck will feature Karen and Ralph Finnestair, who will come in costume and present a history of teaching in the 1880s and Buffalo Soldiers of the Great Plains Indian Wars. The public is welcome to the meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Barnett Barn at the Guy B. Woodward Museum, 645 Main St. Those attending the potluck are asked to bring a main dish, salad or dessert for eight. Call 760-789-7644.
Republican Women Intermountain Republican Women Federated presents Lunch with Mr. Jefferson at its Oct. 27 meeting at 10:45 a.m. at the home of Barbara DeGraw, 3889 Daley Flat Rd., Julian. Melissa Richmond will speak
about “An insider’s view of presidential campaigning.” The group welcomes members, spouses and guests from Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel and surrounding areas. RSVP by Oct. 20. Contact 760-788-3215 or nfrazee34@cox.net.
San Vicente Valley Club The San Vicente Valley Club welcomes Ramona Town Hall Trustee Sandee Salvatori who will talk about the Story of Town Hall at the Oct. 29 meeting in the San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Rd. Reservations are due by the Friday before the meeting at the front desk or by calling Maxine McNamara at 760-788-6189. Luncheon is open to the public. 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. n
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Wine and Dine Guide Ramona • Julian • Wynola
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hink a grilled crust is only meant for steak? Think again. Whether it’s with peppercorn, blue cheese or Parmesan, adding crust to juicy, versatile pork chops builds texture, perfectly complements their mild flavor and delivers a mouthwatering result the entire family will love. For your next backyard barbecue get-together or a quick and simple weeknight dinner, explore a new flavor pairing with Parmesan-Crusted New York Pork Chops. The savory coating adds a slight crunch to tender, juicy pork and unbeatable taste. Plus, preparing them is so easy: • First, look for new chop names at the meat case. The center cut chops are now called New York Pork Chops. • Make sure to select pork chops that are dark pink with a small amount of fat trim. Pork that is pale pink and showing a lot of moisture in the package will not provide the best-tasting product. Avoid packages with tears, holes or leaks. • Once you’re ready to cook, brush the pork chops with oil, season with salt and pepper and place them on the pre-heated grill. Then, sprinkle on a mixture of panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese about halfway through cooking and after you turn them over. • Remember, for juicy, tender results, grill your pork chops like a steak — between medium rare (145°F) and medium (160°F), followed by a three-minute rest.
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Ransom Employees Take ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Owners and employees of Ransom Brothers True Value and Ransom Brothers Lumber & Supply were happy to accept an ALS ice bucket challenge issued by Coldwell Banker Country Realty. The group lined
up in front of the B Street store to be doused with ice water in support of awareness and research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “We were proud to partici-
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Ransom Brothers owners and employees participate in the ALS ice bucket challenge. From left are Ron Olea; Ronny Martinez; George Gates; Ed Iveson, hardware manager at the Main Street store; co-owner Joanne Gilchriest; Julie Chauvin; Kelly Dufur; Tony Jauregui, lumber yard foreman; Fernando Estrada; and co-owner Jimmy Gilchriest. Photos by Darrel Kinney
‘Team Ramona Beauties’ Hosts Fundraiser Ramona Beauty Supply and Salon held its Seventh Annual WineTasting Breast Cancer fundraiser earlier this month. Staff members and friends, under the name “Team Ramona Beauties,” have participated in the Susan G. Komen 3-day walk for 10 years and raised more than $84,000 to date. Event organizers from left were Andy Dancan, Vikki Dancan, Chelsie Willingham, Teresa Hanvey, Robert Grace and Dani Norman.
Actress, model and speaker Jennifer O’Neill will be the guest speaker at an Oct. 10 banquet to benefit the Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic. The banquet, which celebrates “25 years giving hope,” is from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Wy., off Highway 78. Seating is at 6:30. RSVP to 760-789-7059. n
Stars 4-H Invites New Members
Ramona Stars 4-H welcomes new members between the ages of 5 and 19 to its Oct. 8 meeting at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in the home economics building on Aqua Lane and continue
each month on the second Wednesday. Contact Robin EvansBecker at 760-702-1424 or email ramonastars@gmail. com. n
Funds Earmarked for Project Lifesaver Recent donations to Project Lifesaver have been earmarked to cover the cost of upgraded radio signal receivers. The program was instituted in Ramona eight years ago to help locate people with autism, dementia and Alzheimer’s who are considered at risk of wandering.
According to nationwide statistics, clients wearing one of the radio bracelets are usually located within 30 minutes. Ramona Kiwanis Club coordinates the program with the San Diego County Ramona Sheriff Substation. For information, contact Sheriff Deputy Kimberly Foote at 760-789-9157. n
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Jennifer and Jason Lane of Pamo Valley Winery poured wine during the two-hour event, which was dedicated to Carla Schuler, who lost her battle with cancer last November. Cancer survivors Marie Singer and Donna Zick raise their glasses in the hope that researchers will one day find a cure for this life-altering disease. SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Ramona Food and Clothes Closet presented a check for $2,500. From left are board members Tom Taylor; Donna Zick, whose late husband, Gordon Zick started the program; Mary Halliday, chairman Jeff Funk; and Executive Director Jae Marciano, with Teichert and Deputy Foote. Photos Courtesy of Tom Taylor
Ramona attorney Bob Krysak, left, presents a check for $1,500 to Project Lifesaver coordinator and Kiwanis Club member Charles Teichert Jr. and Deputy Kimberly Foote.
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Focus on Fitness Exercise Your Heart to Protect Your Mind By Jim Evans
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drug plan. And many people who file appeals wind up with a favorable outcome. For more information on appeals, you can read our booklet “Medicare Appeals,” available at www.medicare.gov/ Publications, or call us toll free at 800-MEDICARE. You can also file a complaint about services you got from a hospital or other provider. If you’re concerned about the quality of the care you’re getting, call the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) in your state to file a complaint. A QIO is a group of doctors and other health care experts who check on and improve the care given to people with Medicare. You can get your QIO’s phone number at www. medicare.gov/contacts or by calling. Many people with Original Medicare also enroll in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Here, too, you have certain rights. For example, if your pharmacist tells you that your plan won’t cover a drug you think should be covered, or it will cover the drug at a higher cost than you think you’re required to pay, you can request a coverage determination. If that decision isn’t in your favor, you can ask for an exception. Ask for an exception if you, your doctor or your pharmacist believes you need a drug that isn’t on your drug plan’s list of covered medications, also known as a formulary. Also see our booklet “Medicare Rights and Protections,” at www.medi care.gov/Publications/Pubs/ pdf/11534.pdf. n
Community/Senior Center Activities Ramona Community/Senior Center is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 434 Aqua Ln. Visit www.ramonaseniorcenter.com for calendar updates and menu. Every Mon: Exercise 9 am; Lace/Crochet Class 9 am 1st Mon: SDGE Emergency Preparedness 10 am; Ramona Ramblers 1 pm, for travel opportunities call 760-788-0331 3rd Mon: Nutrition Advisory 1 pm 4th Mon: PEF Meeting 1 pm Every Tues: Walking 8 am; Quilting 9 am; Yoga 9 am 1st Tues: Flu Shots 10:30 2nd Tues: Therapeutic Hand Massage 10 am
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for the school on Barangonan Island, the kids had no trouble believing they could raise the needed $1,500. They partnered with the Shoes with Heart organization that collects used shoes for people in Africa. The group pays 50 cents per pound for shoes, so the church set up the baptismal tank
or the last four years, the children of Grace Community Church have been learning that there are many practical ways they can share God’s love and make a difference in the world. Four years ago, when they discovered that missionaries Nate and Megan Ingvoldstad, who serve on Barangonan
This year’s opportunity quilt is called “Enchanted Autumn.” Photo by Carol Kinney
Children of Grace Community Church surpassed their goal during a recent shoe drive Photo by John Jones for missions.
Island in the Philippines, were paying out-of-pocket for medical emergencies that arose on the island, the kids decided to start “the ouchie fund” to help them with these costs. They sold lemonade, brought in offerings, and raised $1,400 in eight months. Three years ago, they raised enough money to send 40 Bibles to China. Two years ago, youngsters from the church challenged adults to see who could raise $1,000 first to provide meals to orphanages supported by Children of the Nations. Together, they raised $2,000 and spent a day making up 8,000 dry, packaged meals to ship to orphanages in Uganda and South America. One year ago, the kids raised $1,000 to help Gospel of Asia drill a “Jesus well” for a village in India that had no access to clean water. This summer, when the Ingvoldstads expressed a need for desks and chairs
and challenged the congregation to help fill it with shoes. When the kids shared the news with relatives and friends, shoes began pouring in from all over Ramona and beyond. They surpassed their goal by collecting $800 in donations and filling the baptismal tank four times, for a total of 2,700 pounds of shoes. “The kids of Grace are extremely grateful to all of you who helped them reach their goal,” said Cathy Nelson, children’s ministry director for the church. “There will be people in Africa who are grateful to get your shoes, and there will be kids on Barangonan Island who will not only learn to read and write, but will learn of God’s love for them through the desks and chairs provided by children from Ramona who cared enough to reach out to them with the love of Jesus.” n
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The Back Country Quilters’ Annual Quilt Show Oct. 17 and 18 is the group’s 15th year of showcasing intricate and colorful quilts from club members and the community. The group expects about 100 quilts of all colors, shapes and sizes at the free event. An opportunity quilt called “Enchanted Autumn” that was made by club members will be awarded, and drawings for door prizes will be held every hour. Each day, vendor booths will be open, and food and
snack items will be offered for sale. The popular consignment store will feature unique gifts and holidaythemed merchandise. Also for sale will be quilting and sewing supplies, fabric, partly completed projects and more. The quilt show runs Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Wy., off Highway 78 and Ash Street. The group uses proceeds to support the Ramona Senior Center and local children’s charities. n
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A Look at Home-schooling By Pete Casalegno
y son’s daughter, a very bright and clever girl, did not do well her first years in public school. Her teachers were great — caring, professional and experienced. Her teachers were not the problem. She was simply too shy to speak up.
online and talking with those she knew who did homeschooling, she found that starting home-schooling would be less intimating and far easier than she thought. She focused on two possible options. The first was one in which she does all the teaching,
She would miss instructions and not ask questions. She would not participate in class discussions at all. Public school turned out not to be a viable option for her. Fortunately, her mom was a stay-at-home mom and able to entertain the option of home-schooling her children. It was a bit scary for her at first, but after a bit of research
grading and curriculum development herself with help from online sources, if desired. The second option was one in which she would enroll her daughter in one of the local charter schools. Her daughter would remain at home, and the charter school would provide curriculum, guidance, report cards for course completion
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documentation and a modest annual stipend between $700 and $1,300 per child to pay for classes and supplies, depending upon the school chosen. She chose the charter school option, even though option one is equally viable. It is a personal choice. Had she elected option one, however, she would have been required start her own “private school.” I know starting a private school sounds intimidating and expensive, but it is really neither. I encourage parents to go to www.californiahomeschool. net, sponsored by the California Homeschool Network in Anaheim. It lists the California requirements for starting a home-school and demonstrates that satisfying California requirements for home-schooling is clear, straightforward and not difficult. Parents do not have to be credentialed teachers to teach their own children, nor do they have to submit fingerprints, as otherwise required by the California Education Code. A parent must register as the administrator of a private school and file an affidavit with the Superintendent of Public Instruction between Oct. 1 and Oct. 15 of each year. The California Homeschool Network provides excellent guidance on filing, and it is quite simple.
Her daughter is now approaching high-schoollevel academics, an area where Mom’s expertise in some required subjects runs a little shallow. Together with other home-school parents, she may consider joining a homeschool co-op, wherein subject expertise and teaching talent is shared among parents. One must be cautious here, as California fingerprinting requirements and other legal issues must be addressed at that level. It is not a show-stopper by any means, but it is something to pay attention to. She may, however, stay with the charter school. Personally, I have encouraged her to look into what the public schools have to offer. Ramona Unified School District, for example, offers an exceptional independent study program through 12th grade for children attending its Ramona Community School (RCS) and Mountain Valley Academy (MVA). It is certified with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), staffed with well-qualified, credentialed teachers and counselors, and maintains an informed administrative team, experienced and sensitive to the needs of home-schooled children. Many of their graduates are accepted at prestigious colleges and uni-
versities, often with academic scholarships. I personally think this is an outstanding opportunity for home-schooler success and an extremely effective college preparation vehicle. A side benefit of taking at least four independent study courses at RCS/ MVA is that home-school students are then eligible to participate in high school sports and extracurricular programs. Do not be afraid to step away from or get more involved in traditional public school education if you see the need. Should you decide to homeschool, take comfort in the fact that there is a multitude of credible resources available to ensure your success. Conversely, if you are unable to provide the time and resources necessary to home-school, consider the other options, or become very involved with the partnership you have available with the teachers and staff at the public school your children currently attend. Whatever you decide, please be actively involved in your child’s education — each and every day. n Pete Casalegno is a retired public and private school teacher.
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Arts Unlimited and Mojalet Dance Collective will collaborate to provide weekly class instruction and performance opportunities to local youth. This year’s instructor is Sadie Ismay, who will provide instruction in contemporary dance with a twist of jazz and hip-hop. Sadie’s mother, Mojalet’s artistic director Faith JensenIsmay, is a former instructor and dancer for San Diego Dance Theater and was a colArts Unlimited dancers. laborator with Arts Unlimited Photo Courtesy of Arts Unlimited in its Summer Dancin’ program Jill Bacorn of Arts Unlimited said, “We a decade ago. are very excited to offer this opportuMojalet’s mission to reach out nity to collaborate with Mojalet, provide into other communities is a perfect more performances and connect with a match for Arts Unlimited’s mission to large dance community.” provide quality instruction and Registration is Oct. 2 from 4:30 to performance opportunities to the 6:30 p.m. Ramona community. Call 760-522-8098 or visit www. Jensen-Ismay says they hope to artsunlimitedramona.org for class pass the dance legacy on to the next schedule. n generation. SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
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These Plants Can Improve Indoor Air Quality
ndoor air quality is not often an issue in the warmer months, when many homeowners open their windows to let the fresh air of the great outdoors enter their homes in abundance. But once the temperatures begin to dip and windows start to close, indoor air quality can suffer. Musty air is not only uncomfortable, it’s also unhealthy. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, can build up inside a home, especially when windows are kept shut for long stretches of time, which is often the case in winter. Indoor plants can counter such stale air, in some cases filtering out VOCs to make the air inside a home more breathable and healthy. The following are a handful of houseplants that can improve indoor air quality. • Aloe: Many of us know aloe for its restorative properties with regard to treating burns and cuts, but aloe also improves indoor air quality by helping to clear a home of the byproducts, including formaldehyde, of chemical-based household cleaners. Aloe loves the sun, so if you hope to keep an aloe plant healthy through the winter, be sure to place the plant in a window that gets lots of sun exposure throughout the day. • Gerber daisy: Like aloe, a gerber daisy needs ample sunlight, and tends to only withstand winters in warmer climates. But homeowners who live in such climates may still keep their windows closed
• Warneck dracaena: The to overwinter. But that does which can happen if they are in winter, and those that do not mean your ficus benjamina, warneck dracaena, or dracaena directly exposed to sunlight. A can use these colorful, lowwhich can filter pollutants such deremensis, fights pollutants maintenance flowers to remove golden pothos vine will grow created by varnishes and oils. quickly, so a hanging basket is a as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene, a chemical The warneck dracaena is a trichloroethylene from a home, great way to keep one inside a that clothes may be exposed to sturdy houseplant that is during the dry cleaning process. home, where the plant can help won’t make it through the difficult to kill, but it still winter. You just need to figure fight formaldehyde. • Golden pothos: The golden out the right watering and light thrives in temperatures that are • Ficus benjamina: Also pothos can survive a winter, but between 70 F and 80 F. n conditions for the plant. Such known as a weeping fig, the homeowners should be careconditions can be discussed ficus benjamina can be difficult ful not to let the 4SDG12366_EmergencyPrep__RamonaJournal__Run:09_01_14__7.94x10 plant dry out, with a gardening professional.
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An unusual climax to a Mission Bay festival that was celebrating its 50th anniversary. The rooster-tail-spraying thunderboats have entertained more than five million fans since the legendary hydro driver Bill Muncey dug into his pocket to finance the first race in 1964. The city council had approved the use of Mission Bay. “It’s very cool to be a part of the history of Bill Muncey,” Kelly said in the
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pits. “Knowing I’ll never have what he’s done, but to be a part.” Kelly joins a who’s who list of drivers who have scored wins here. The roll call of winning drivers includes Ron Munson, Chip Hanaur, Bill Sterett, Dean Chenoweth, Mickey Remund, Tom D’Eath, Dave Villwock and Steve David. David, who has retired from racing, was named new chairman of H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Series. The 2.5-mile racecourse is the longest and fastest on the H1 Unlimited hydroplane circuit. The local event has experienced some high and low tides, but the board of governors managed to keep it afloat. Muncey, who would win 63 career races, actually mortgaged his Mount Helix home to finance the first race with Mariner Too, driven by Warner Gardner, the unlikely winner. Gardner described it as a bucking bronco. Although it never won another race, its hull was used for the first turbine experiment, a powerful engine that became the sport’s nameplate. The biggest news in the last 25 years became the dominance of jet turbine
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power. Since 1984, most races have been won by boats using the Lycoming T-55 L-7C engine, intended for use in the Vietnam-era Chinook helicopter. Lap speeds increased from 140 to 170 miles per hour. So-called glory days came under Anheuser-Busch sponsorship. But Bayfair organizers would pay a price, because boat-owner Bernie Little’s Budweiser boats dominated, winning
This was the second year that Cathy Allevato Filippone and Ramona Girls Softball team volunteered at the San Diego Bayfair. They helped with parking, ticket booths and beer gardens.
Ramonan Volunteers at Bayfair
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the race teams. You begin to pick your redential requests at favorites. Mine is the any sports event can Oberto team.” be a test of nerves on Ramirez, who is both sides of the desk. also a past president But Amber Ramirez and member of has been pleasantly in the Ramona Rotary Club, center of this activity at said things went San Diego Bayfair hydromuch smoother this plane races for the last year, pointing out four years. Her temporary that there weren’t home is at Ski Beach. any long lines. She leaves her Farmers “The only comInsurance office in plaint came from Ramona resident and volunteer Ramona to volunteer her some of the RV peoAmber Ramirez, right, at the services for four days 2014 San Diego Bayfair hydrople about the alcoplane races. She is pictured with at the festival around hol ban,” she added. Danica Mazenko. Mission Bay. Her job is to Bayfair chairman Photo Courtesy of Amber Ramirez handle credential packJeff Thomas said, age requests from boat teams and race “We’re thankful to the 700-plus volunofficials. teers that come together each year to “Race board treasurer Jamie LeClair stage this family event. Mission Bay Park asked me to become a volunteer, and was built for hydroplane racing, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it,” she said. we’re proud to showcase it.” n “I’m able to help all the members of
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Jimmy Shane’s U6 Oberto and J. Michael Kelly’s U1 Graham Trucking in their H1 Unlimiteds.
12 races with several pilots. The door had opened to major corporate involvement in Unlimited racing. In 1964, Bernie Little introduced the first in his long line of Miss Budweiser hydroplanes, sponsored by AnheuserBusch. His drivers won 141 series races between 1966 and 2004. Still, San Diego lost sponsorship twice. The Bay waters were silent from 1971-73 and in 2009. Muncey had been tough elsewhere, but it took him eight years to post a victory here. He won one more before losing his life in an Acapulco hydro crash in 1981. Hanaur, a hall-of-fame driver, was approaching Muncey’s overall record but chose retirement rather than topping his old friend. Ironically, it was Muncey’s widow, Fran, who recommended Villwock, a fresh rookie, for the Circus Circus. It was Bill Muncey’s old Atlas Van Lines boat renamed.
Villwock set the world lap speed record of 173.384 mph in 1999 at Bayfair. Villwock has won a record nine Muncey Cups, including his first-ever Unlimited hydroplane race victory. Fran Muncey, often called the grande dame of hydroplane racing, continued as a boat owner until 1988, then took a position on the San Diego Bayfair Board of Governors. Currently, she owns two restaurants in Chula Vista. She said the hardest decision she ever had to make was to continue racing. At the time, she was very angry and did not want to keep racing, but did it for her husband “because he loved the sport so.” In 1988, the San Diego race drew nationwide attention when the Circus Circus and Miss Madison, buffeted by a wind gust, did simultaneous back flips on the main straight. They were saved from serious injury by cab-overs, which recently had been introduced to the sport. n
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English Farce Delights North Coast Rep Audiences Noel Coward’s comedy “Fallen Angels” is delighting audiences at North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach. Set in London in the 1920s, it features two married couples and a suitor from their past. The maid, Saunders, provides comic relief in many of the scenes. Jacquelyn Ritz is at the top of the charts with her portrayal of Saunders. The women are played by Joanna Strapp and Summer Spiro. They each have a romantic history with the suitor, Maurice Duclos, and are now anxiously awaiting his phone call to say he is in town.
Their past encounters, of course, are unbeknownst to their unsuspecting husbands, played by Thomas Miller and Jason Maddy. Maurice is played by Richard Baird. Direction is by Rosina Reynolds. Costumes designed by Alina Bokovikova fit the era to perfection. Marty Burnett’s scenic design is enhanced by lighting design by Matt Novotny and sound design by Aaron Rumley. “Fallen Angels” is a fun-loving English farce, running through Sept. 28. Call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org. n
True Story Plays Out on the Piano “The Pianist of Willesden Lane” is a heartwarming story that begins in pre-World War II times and continues to present day. It follows young Lisa Jura, who was sent away to London when she was 14, seeking safety and a chance to further her studies on the piano. Her life story is told by her daughter, Mona Golabek, with the piano and its music playing an important part as the tale begins to unfold. It is emotional and thoughtprovoking, as the turmoil faced by Jewish people is brought to light. The play is based on the book “The Children of Willesden Lane,” written by Golabek along with Lee Cohen. The play was adapted and directed by Hershey Felder. A brilliant scenic design
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Spellbinding Murder Mystery Staged at Scripps Ranch Theatre
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murder mystery extraordinaire will have the audience sitting on the edge of their seats as the plot unfolds at Scripps Ranch Theatre in Ken Ludwig’s “Postmortem.”The acting is stupendous, the mystery spellbinding and the direction outstanding. Director Matt Thompson has assembled an exceptional cast for the mystery, set in the 1920s at a Connecticut castle. Eddie Yaroch stars as Willie Gillette, an actor who is commemorating the first anniversary of his wife’s death. Yaroch gives a brilliant performance, carrying the show from beginning to end. This is a name to watch in upcoming productions in theaters around the county. And speaking of the ending, be prepared for a surprise. This is one mystery that is hard to solve. Ruled a suicide, the wife’s death is soon to be determined to be a murder. The question is, who is the murderer? M. Eilane Weidauer plays Aunt Lilly, the family member who seems to hold it all together. Willie’s sister, Marion Barrett, is played by Christina Surplus, with Neil McDonald playing her husband, Leo. Surplus tends to take it over the top, but that could just be the way her character is expected to be portrayed. McDonald, on the other hand, was meant to play this
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kind of character. He couldn’t be better for a murder mystery set in a castle. Kay McNellan plays May Dison, a young actress with her own agenda. McNellan brings out the naiveté of her character. May’s suitor is Bobby Carlyle, played by Joshua Jones, an actor who knows his character and makes the most of it. Louise Parradine is played exceptionally well by Laura Bohlin. Louise’s presence at the castle takes a few turns before the truth bears out. All in all, the exceptional cast and the production as a whole hit well above the mark
for community theater. Costumes by Mallory Devlin are straight out of the 1920s. Set designed by Andy Scrimger is perfect for a castle interior. Light design by Mitchell Simkovsky and sound design by Steve Murdock bring out the best all around. “Postmortem” plays through Oct. 5, with Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The 36th season at Scripps Ranch Theatre continues with “Absurd Person Singular,” opening Nov. 8 and running through Dec. 7. Call 858-578-7728 or visit www.scripsranchtheatre.org. n
Moonlight Ends Season with Smash Hit Moonlight Stage Productions ended its 34th summer season with the smash hit “Catch Me If You Can.” It’s a lively, fastpacked production making its
by Trevor Hay and Felder highlights three huge picture frames with photos and videos enhancing the stage. Projection design is by Andrew Wilder and Greg Sowizdrzal. Lighting design is by Christopher Rynne, with sound design by Erik Carstensen. Performances continue through Oct. 12 at the Lyceum Theater in Horton Plaza, downtown San Diego. Call 619-544-1000 visit www.sdrep.org. n
Laura Bohlin and Eddie Yaroch star in “Postmortem.”
the music and high-stepping dance routines, it takes place in the 1960s, when a 16-year-old leaves his divorcing parents and strikes out on his own. For the
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Southern California regional premiere at the Vista outdoor amphitheater. Based on a true story, sans
next two years, he scams $2 million and successfully pulls off stints as an airline pilot, pediatrician and lawyer. All the
way, the FBI is in hot pursuit. Jacob Haren stars as the young man, Frank Abagnale Jr. The head FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, is played by Josh Adamson. They are perfect fits with their characters. Hardly ever off stage, the two actors do a stupendous job. The 27-member cast never misses a beat, with numerous songs, dances and costume changes. Director Larry Raben, choreographer Karl Warden and Moonlight’s resident musical director Elan McMahan deserve their own standing ovations. Book is by Terrence McNally, with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Performances continue through Sept. 27, with a 7:30 p.m. curtain. Call 760-724-2001 or visit www.moonlightstage.com. n Ramona Home JournaL 37
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very household has its honey-do list, but inevitably you’re not always going to have time to cross off every project on the list. Rather than setting lofty goals that make it easy to procrastinate, the key to a productive and effective list is to be realistic. Start with the projects that will have an immediate effect on creating and maintaining a safer and healthier home.
“Keep your ‘honey-do’ list manageable. Move long-term projects to the end and bump up the jobs that will help make your home healthier,” said Mike Holmes, renowned and trusted contractor on HGTV and healthy home expert. “When you know you’re making a positive impact on your family’s health and safety, doing those jobs is easy.” Mike Holmes
The Four C’s Holmes also recommends following the four “C’s” for a healthier honey-do list:
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