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Chasing the Future ~ 8 Lake Ready For Angler Onslaught ~ 2 Water Board Defers Easement Request from SDGE ~ 3 Film Crews Savor Local Hops Farm ~ 4 Bring on the Talent ~ 5 Highlights of the Ramona Country Fair ~ 6 Award-Winning ~ Direct-Mailed Every Other Thursday ~ LOcally Owned
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By Johnny McDonald ~ the journal
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reshwater fishermen will finally have a chance to go after what should be record-size bass, trout and catfish. After eight years, the City of San Diego is reopening San Vicente Reservoir on Sept. 22. Fishing and boating permits have gone on sale via Ticketmaster online and by phone. Reservations will be sold initially for Sept. 22 to 26. The lake will be open Thursday to Monday each week for fishing and general boating. Water skiing and recreational boating will be permitted Thursday through Sunday. Mondays will be for fishing only. The San Diego County Water Authority has completed its commitments, which included increasing the size of the dam and improving recreational facilities. It has been a major eightyear project, costing more than $1 billion to complete the dam structure, which is expected to bring the region greater water supply
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reliability for emergency use. The dam has been owned and operated by the City of San Diego since it was built
in 1943, holding 90,000 acre-feet of water for city customers. “Improvements include
an increase from one to two docks,” reports James Palen, public affairs representative, media relations. “One 440STATE
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foot dock will provide space for 40 rental boats and double as a courtesy dock along a portion of one side, while a second 360-foot dock is a dedicated courtesy dock. “Combined, the two docks will provide space for the rental boats and courtesy space for 55 additional boats. The Water Authority has constructed a new marina that will reduce boat launching wait times, provide picnic and shade areas, increase the parking spaces and areas for boat preparation.” San Vicente is one of the largest lakes in the county, at nearly 1,100 acres and 14 miles of shoreline. It is a deep, steep-sided impounding reservoir on San Vicente Creek. The water depth will reach 306 feet when full. “The reservoir will be able to store an additional 152,000 acre-feet of water supply,” said Palen. “It will create new emergency water storage and pipeline connections to deliver water throughout the region if our See San Vicente Reservoir continued on page 18
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Water Board Defers Easement Request from SDG&E By Ruth Lepper ~ the journal
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amona Municipal Water District Board of Directors deferred a request from San Diego Gas & Electric for an easement the utility company wants to use for accessing power poles located on RMWD property. SDG&E will use the access for its pole replacement project. It is requesting a 15-foot-wide easement in the areas where overhead electric lines, power poles, cross arms and guy wires are located. “These poles have been in this location for a while,” General Manager David Barnum told the board. The nine poles in question are made from wood, and the project calls for the replacements to be constructed of metal. The board will reconsider the request once SDG&E provides more information on the project. The board also recommended that the district ask for a $2,000 refundable deposit from the utility. In other action on the Aug. 9 agenda, a public hearing was held on adopting a fire mitigation fee annual report and upgrade to the multi-year facilities and equipment plan. There was no input from the public. The board unanimously approved
Power pole wood-to-metal replacement. Photo Courtesy of SDG&E / T. Walton
a resolution to adopt the plan for fiscal year 2016-17. Battalion Chief Steve Foster informed the board that the yearly mitigation fees are $88,000 through fiscal year 2020-21. Unanimous approval also was given to a request from management for a water-rate study. The last study was conducted in 2011.
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Management indicated, “It would be desirable to update the study.” The directors agreed. Fire Captain Jared Andrade gave a PowerPoint update on the purchase of a new ambulance that was approved by the board in April. Andrade has traveled to Texas where the ambulance is being built. Andrade took several photos of the facility and the construction that is under way. He said everything is on schedule, and the ambulance should be arriving in Ramona in late October or early November. The board also approved a resolution to reappoint the general manager as RMWD’s representative to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors. Barnum has been in this position for the past four years. He spends between 30 and 40 hours a month on his SDCWA duties. He attends board and subcommittee meetings on a regular basis, receiving a per diem of $150 for each regular and special board meeting. Barnum mentioned that the agendas for each meeting are typically between 200 and 400 pages. The meetings last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., during which time Barnum is out of the RMWD office and at the San Diego location.
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In other business, the board approved establishing a new ad hoc committee to research potential conflicts of interest from candidates running for RMWD offices in the November election. Jim Piva and Doug Kafka are candidates for two of the board’s divisions. They both serve on the San Diego Country Estates Association governing board. Piva and Kafka attended the RMWD meeting and assured the board that if they should win the election, they would resign their seats on the SDCEA board. After much discussion about if serving on both boards would be a conflict of interest, RMWD Board President Thomas Ace declared there will be a new ad hoc committee. He appointed directors Joe Zenovic and Jim Hickle to serve on the new committee. The open seats are currently filled by directors Ace, Darrell Beck and George Foote. Ace is a candidate for his seat; Beck and Foote are not running for re-election. The next regularly scheduled RMWD board meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. n
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Film Crews Savor Local Hops Farm
By Annette Williams ~ the journal
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wo film crews visited the Star B Ranch hops farm on Highway 78 recently to get an inside scoop on the local brewery scene from the ground up — literally. “I was approached by KPBS to come out and do a show called ‘A Growing Passion,’” said Eric March, ranch supervisor and assistant manager. “And I was approached by a second guy, Jay Znamirowski, from ‘Inside The Craft,’ an Internet show. “They were hoping to see how
we harvested the hops, how we cut them down, how we use the harvest machine to pick them up and how we transport them to the breweries.” Nan Sterman of the KPBS program and Znamirowski planned their visits to coincide with the harvest season, March said. “We had just started picking when the film crews came, and they got to watch the picking process.” Znamirowski originally heard about Star B Ranch through his contact at ChuckAlek Independent Brewers in Ramona. Since he was
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already in the neighborhood, he decided reach out and see what was happening with locally grown hops. “I think one of the more interesting things I learned at Star B was that you can’t just throw some rhizomes into the ground and expect to have a hops farm,” Znamirowski said. “We don’t necessarily have the best conditions here in Southern California for hops, and guys like Eric have to put in a lot of work to produce a viable crop. He and others are basically pioneering the industry out here in an effort to support our breweries, so that together they can bring consumers a truly local product in every sense of the word.” March says that the craft beer movement in San Diego is definitely growing, and the interest in locally grown ingredients is an extension of how San Diego’s agricultural community sees a need and fills the niche. Additionally, he said, “It’s a way to keep some of the money in the county.” March, with his wife, Amie, has been living at the ranch for about eight years. Amie’s parents, Ken and Denice Childs, are co-owners of the ranch. March started raising hops in
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2008, experimentally, at first, with 12 plants, adding a two-acre hops field about a year later. Hops are a plant whose seed cones, or strobiles, are a staple in the beer-brewing process. As a perennial, the plants’ yield can increase over the years under favorable conditions. “The drought has been bad, but things improved over the last two years,” he said. Star B Ranch’s hops are used by a number of county breweries, including ChuckAlek in Ramona and Nickel Beer Co. in Julian. “We did a lot of beer with Tom Nickel, which was awesome.” Five additional county breweries have come on board, including Fall Brewing Company, South Park Brewing Co., Half Door Brewing Co., Burning Beard Brewing, Monkey Paw Brewing, and the Ocean Beach location of Pizza Port. According to Znamirowski, there is an “incredibly collaborative spirit” that seems to permeate almost every aspect of the local San Diego craft beer scene. “One would almost expect that with so many breweries, in such high concentration in a relatively small area, there would be fierce
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competition,” he said. “Based on my experience, just the opposite is the case. The vast majority of brewers I’ve spoken to know that they can count on other breweries for assistance at the drop of a dime. I think this is one of the underlying conditions that makes San Diego such a force in the craft beer revolution
taking place across the country.” March says that he will be conducting an interview with “Inside The Craft” to complete his work with that program, which is scheduled to air Sept. 19 at www.insidethecraft.com. His episode with “A Growing Passion” program is expected to air in the spring. n
Bring on the Talent By Angela McLaughlin ~ the journal
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night filled with patriotic tributes and local talent will certainly be an event to remember. Ramona Town Hall’s Talent Show Fundraiser on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at Ramona Mainstage will pay tribute to 9/11 and veterans, with proceeds to benefit the Town Hall. The first act of the show will feature a Patriot Day tribute to 9/11, including a short video and oration by Ramona Town Hall President Woody Kirkman and musical accompaniment by Gina Seashore. Patriotic performances by the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Color Guard, Ramona Community Singers, first responders and other participants will grace the stage. Following the tribute will be a 16-act talent show featuring all local talent. Singers, dancers, musicians and comedians will entertain the crowd, as a panel of judges hand out trophies to first-, second- and third-place winners. This will be a legitimate judging of talent, as these judges are made up of area experts. Performers will also circulate through the audience with hats, collecting donations. The person who comes back with the most donation money will be the winner of this contest. The event will also include a large auction, complimentary dessert and no-host bar. The fundraiser is expected to last about 2 ½ hours. Built in 1894, Ramona Town Hall is said to be one of the last and oldest town halls in California and is one of the oldest and largest adobe structures in the entire Southwest. It is on the National Register of Historic
Places and is also a State Historic Landmark. According to the Ramona Town Hall website, the Hall has not only served as the town’s first library, movie theater, high school and bank, but also as a dance hall, justice court and meeting location for many service groups. The Town Hall operates exclusively on fundraisers, grant money, private donations and rental fees, and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. At 122 years old, the building requires a lot of maintenance for upkeep as well as dedicated members who are willing to support maintaining it. Currently, the East and West wings of the building are open for events, but the impressive Main Hall is still awaiting full restoration. This event will assist in raising funds for the Main Hall. Honorary Mayor Sharon Davis says, “Ramona Town Hall was donated for all the people of Ramona. We are fighting to get this facility open so we can return it back to the people. We have to have the help of the public to do this. It belongs to all of us.” Ramona Mainstage is located at 626 Main St. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased at the Old Town Ramona Antique Fair, 734 Main St., or by calling 760-788-7215. Information about Ramona Town Hall may be found at www.ramonatownhall.com. Davis adds that this event will be an enormous help. Admission ticket sales, donations and auction bids, as well as those who choose to volunteer, all help make the building restoration possible. “Teamwork makes the dream work,” she says. n
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Highlights of the Ramona Country Fair By Angela McLaughlin ~ the journal
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orn dogs, cotton candy and funnel cakes.The familiar sights, sounds, tastes and smells of the Ramona Country Fair captured the excitement of fair-goers during the last weekend in August. “We thought it went excellent,” said the fair’s event chair Sally Westbrook, of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve had so many compliments from vendors, participants and people who attended. It was probably the best that we’ve done in quite awhile!” Saturday morning marked the Home Sweet Home Contest, where talented folks brought in their jerkies, jams, pickles, salsas and applesauce to be evaluated by a panel of judges. The winning selections were based mainly on consistency, flavor and appearance. A whopping 16 jams and jellies
were entered into the contest, giving ficult decision, nevertheless! Taking the judges a lot of flavors to savor. first and second place with their First place went to Debbie jerky was Sean Pawlicki with his son, Canfield and her peach jam; second Kahlil. Third place went to place was Kevin Canfield with orange John Sturgeon. jam; third place went to Kathie At just nine years old, Kahlil was Fritchman who made strawberrythe youngest contestant waiting for rhubarb jam. the judges’ verdict. After all his hard After tasting nine different salsas, judges declared Brandon and Crystal Carle’s medium-roasted salsa, with 99 percent of the ingredients grown in their own garden, to be the firstplace winner. Second place went to Rob Fritchman, and third went to Max Yates. In the contest for best pickles, contestant L. Kelsey took first place, followed by Brandon and Crystal Carle in second, and Mable Porter in third. Porter also took first place with her applesauce. The jerky division had just four different entries but it was a difFair-goers have fun winning prizes.
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than last year. However, they were surprised that no honey was submitted for judging and hope that next year will bring out even more talented contenders. The fair offered live music on Friday and Saturday nights, creating an exciting atmosphere for fair-goers. The many shows and contests greatly entertained visitors — from the pieeating contest to best mustache to the Wild West show. This year’s Wild West show brought out members
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Chasing the Future By Tracy Rolling ~ the journal
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eadow Chase has been chasing her future ever since she was a little girl. As Ramona Airport’s newest manager, and likely one of the youngest, she is ready to take on this challenging role and inspire others. “I love my job,” said Chase, sharing how she grew up in Escondido, attended charter school from kindergarten through 12th grade, and graduated from high school at the young age of 13. “I’ve always loved school,” she said. “I just like to learn.” She took a few classes at Palomar College before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in aviation management and a Master of Business Administration
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Experience the Flavors of Ramona By Angela McLaughlin ~ the journal
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et ready to taste some of what Ramona has to offer at the second annual Taste of Ramona. This self-guided tour of participating eateries is set to take place on Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For $20, ticket holders will get a chance to savor delicious local treats and cuisine. Tickets may be purchased at the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, office San Vicente Inn and at participating restaurants. Event chair Charlotte Jensen is confident that this year’s tasting tour will be even more successful than the last one — which far exceeded expectations. “The restaurants always outdo themselves, as we discovered last year,” she said. There will be 19 different locations, with foods sure to please the palate. The venues are located along
Main Street between Sixth and Etcheverry streets, on D Street and in San Diego Country Estates, with individual addresses printed on the tickets. Safety is a priority, Jensen says. Volunteer sheriffs will be stationed up and down Main Street, helping people cross safely. In addition, there will be free shuttles that will transport ticket holders among five stops on the tour route. She says that with the extended hours this year, organizers expect the event to draw even more participants. Entertainers will also be at certain locations to add to the guests’ enjoyment. “Bring your appetites and some comfortable shoes and come along with us!” Jensen said. “Just follow the blue and gold balloon bouquets at each location.” Taste of Ramona is the perfect opportunity to enjoy these delicious tastings at your own pace as you tour the town. n
Library News The first in a series of free monthly concerts at Ramona Community Library will be held tonight, Sept. 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., featuring Prairie Sky, a San Diego-based bluegrass quartet. The Ramona Nights Series will continue on the second Tuesday of the month to provide live music and entertainment for the community. Future programming is expected to include art receptions and other social events for adults. Author Visit with Kathryn Aalto New York Times best-selling author Kathryn Aalto will visit the library to discuss her book “The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh” at 11 a.m. on Sept. 10, co-hosted by Friends of the Ramona Library and Ramona Garden Club. Aalto is an American landscape historian, designer and lecturer who lives in Exeter, England. She will talk about Ashdown Forest, a wildlife haven that spans more then 6,000 acres in southeast England, which inspired the Hundred Acre Wood. There will be a question-andanswer period, book signing and
reception. A meeting of the Ramona Garden Club will follow at 12:30 p.m. Sunday Hours Start This Month The library is expanding its hours of service. Beginning Sept. 18, the library will be open on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m., with a free Sunday Sundae Ice Cream Social celebration from 1 to 2 p.m. All ages are welcome. Family-friendly programs are planned for each Sunday at 1 p.m., which may include crafts, puppet shows, movies and other fun activities for all ages. In addition, every Sunday will be called “Fresh Start Sunday.” For every 30 minutes people spend reading at the library on Sundays, $5 in late fees will be waived from their account. Some restrictions apply. “San Diego County Library is devoted to expanding access to library services,” said Acting Library Director Susan Moore. “Sunday afternoons will be a great time to bring the whole family to the Ramona Community Library to read, check out books, and enjoy free programs.” n
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Whether enjoying the rides and traditional fair food, shopping at various vendor stands or enjoying each day’s activities, visitors of all ages found plenty of amusement at the Ramona Country Fair. n
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The 2016 car cruising season comes to an end Sept. 8. Photo by John Hancock Photography
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Bulldog Car Show a Success The King of the Mountain Bulldog Car Show held last month brought out vehicles of every size and type to benefit a worthy cause. “It was a very successful fundraiser for Ramona Pop Warner,” said Matt Curtiss of Camp Victory, the
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Chasing the Future Continued from page 8 downtime, she enjoys riding motorcycles, dirt bikes, Jet Skis and planes when she can. “Basically, I like anything with an engine.” Grateful to her mother and father, Kristyn and Matt Chase, for their support, as well as her siblings Matthew, Depreice and Raylynn, she credits Peter Drinkwater, airport director for all eight San Diego County airports,
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How you file an appeal depends on the type of Medicare coverage you have. If you have Original Medicare: 1. Get the “Medicare Summary Notice” (MSN) that shows the item or service you’re appealing. Your MSN is the notice you get every three months that lists all the services billed to Medicare, and tells you if Medicare paid for the services. 2. Circle the item(s) you disagree with on the MSN, and write an explanation of why you disagree with the decision on the MSN or on a separate piece of paper, and attach it to the MSN. 3. Include your name, phone number and Medicare number on the MSN, and sign it. Keep a copy for your records. 4. Send the MSN, or a copy, to the company that handles bills for Medicare (known as the Medicare Administrative Contractor) listed on the MSN. You can include any additional information about your appeal. Or you can use CMS Form 20027 and file it with the company that handles bills for Medicare. To view or print this form, visit www.cms.gov/cmsforms/downloads/cms20027.pdf. Or you may call 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227) to have a copy mailed to you. TTY users should
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Soldier founder Graham Bloem said, “Every day, on average, 20 U.S. veterans and one active-duty service member commit suicide, and every day, 3,200 dogs are euthanized in the U.S.” Bloem introduced two veterans, Vic and Ben, who shared moving stories and described how their dogs, Kyrie and Tank, have made a difference in their lives, “Saving lives, two at a time.” Teri Kerns, co-owner with Moore of Ramona Ranch Winery and a veteran herself, envisioned and A service dog reminds guests what the Shelter to Soldier program is all about. Photo by David Billick
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He shows off tremendous talent with his vocal and acting skills. Laurey is played by Charlene Koepf, who has another great voice to bring “Oklahoma!” to its fullest. Zachary Scot Wolfe couldn’t be better as Will Parker, a cowboy who lacks in the common-sense department. He is an outstanding dancer, as well as actor and singer. The comic-relief role of Ado Annie is played by Alexandra Slade. She seems to be having as much fun onstage as the audience is enjoying her antics.
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t’s been more than seven decades since “Oklahoma!” first went up in lights on Broadway.The year was 1943. Several years later, the musical, set in 1904, filled the silver screen with Shirley Jones and Gordon MacRae starring as Laurey and Curly. It was an immediate hit with fans around the world. That was 1955. Now, the celebrated musical is gracing the stage at New Village Arts in Carlsbad. Director Todd Eck has a hit of
his own. “Oklahoma!” is based on Lynn Riggs’ play “Green Grow the Lilacs.” Music and lyrics are by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, with original dances by Agnes de Mille. Heading Eck’s cast is Jack French as Curly. He is tremendous, holding the audience spellbound as he belts out tunes. He starts off from backstage with, “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning.” French takes the lead from the beginning and never lets go.
Jonathan Sangster is excellent as Ali Hakim, the traveling peddler who has more than pots and pans on his mind when he hooks up with Ado Annie. Christopher Lesson is superb as the villainous Jud Fry. Susan Boland makes a great Aunt Eller. Kelly Derouin fills the role of Gertie Cummins, the girl with the annoying laugh. It’s a small cast compared with the Broadway production, but Eck assembled a great ensemble. Others in the cast are Jacob Reiss, Jillian Porter, Anton Maroun, Devin Collins, Chris Bona and Morgan Carberry.
Carberry plays a mean violin on stage and in the orchestra pit, where she is joined by Nobuko Kemmotsu on percussion and music director Tony Houck on piano. Eck is aided by Julio Catano, choreographer; Mea Hudson Hall, dramaturge; Christopher Scott Murillo, scenic designer; and Chris Renda, lighting designer. Costumes are by Mary Larson. “Oklahoma!” continues through Sept. 25. New Village Arts is located at 2787 State St., Carlsbad. Call 760-433-3245 or visit www.newvillagearts.org. n
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ore than 50 young burn survivors from Southern California and Nevada attended Camp Beyond the Scars at nearby Oakbridge Camp last month, where they participated in activities and support sessions designed to help enhance self-esteem and coping skills.The goal is to transform burn victims into
burn survivors. Throughout the weeklong camp, which ended Aug. 13, youth between the ages of 8 and 17 were involved in activities such as swimming and water sports, laser tag, archery, a talent show, arts and crafts, hiking, a visit from therapy pets, a dance party, and a number of team challenges.
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VFW Presents Pig Roast Fundraiser Ramona VFW Post 3783’s Bi-Annual Pig Roast will be held Sept. 24 at DaleMar Ranch, 17067 El Sol Rd. The all-you-can-eat meal includes spitroasted whole pig, turkey and roast beef — side dishes are welcome. There will be a jumbo jump for the youngsters. Free motorhome and tent camping are available. Festivities begin at 1 p.m., and dinner is
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LOcal Club News Ramona Woman’s Club will meet Sept. 8 at 1 p.m., with a “Sunshine and Roses Welcome Back” program. Meetings are held at 524 Main St. Call President Betty Shaw at 760-789-4515 or visit www.ramonawomansclub. com. Garden Club will co-host a special author visit at Ramona Library on Sept. 10, followed by the club’s meeting. The Garden Club and Friends of the Ramona Library will present New York Times bestselling author Kathryn Aalto, who will discuss her book “The Natural World of Winniethe-Pooh” at 11 a.m. at 1275 Main St. There will be a question-and-answer period, book signing and reception. Art Guild Printmaker Igor Koutsenko will be the guest artist at Ramona Art Guild’s Sept. 21 meeting at 7 p.m. at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. A workshop with Koutsenko is scheduled for Sept. 24. Call 760-787-1962 or visit www.ramonaartguild.org. San Vicente Valley Club welcomes its September guest speakers, Bay Equity Branch Manager Theresa
Tynan and production manager Angie Hoye, who will talk about reverse mortgages and refinancing at the club’s Sept. 28 luncheon meeting. Meetings are held at the San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Rd. RSVP to Pam Molthen at 760-789-6659 by the Friday before the meeting. Check-in is at 11 a.m. The public is welcome. Visit sanvicentevalleyclub.com. Intermountain Republican Women Federated will present its fall fundraiser meeting on Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery, 14905 Mussey Grade Rd. Guest speaker will be Jamie Glazov, author, editor and Internet television host. Cost is $20. The event will include opportunity drawings and gift baskets to help the club raise funds to support the community and students. The group welcomes members, spouses and guests from Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel and surrounding areas. RSVP by Sept. 26 to 760-703-9963 or 760-788-5801, or email sandylandrid@hughes.net. n
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COMMENTARY For far too long, we in the law enforcement family have been enduring very hard times through incidents that the public has viewed negatively and through media-fueled tragedies. With the advent of social media, incidents depicting law enforcements’ dealing with situations resulting in lethal force quickly spread and are often judged in the court of public opinion before the facts come out. And yes, I agree that many of the incidents do not make us look good, and in a few rare cases, the incidents should not have occurred at all or could have been handled differently. Our law enforcement world has been turned upside down over the last few months with the multiple killings of officers in Dallas, Baton Rouge, and most recently the murder of San Diego Police Department Officer John De Guzman. It seemed like I wore a mourning band on my badge for three straight weeks. This is probably the hardest time I can remember enduring being a deputy sheriff and working in law enforcement. In my 29-plus years working as a deputy sheriff, I have worked various assignments and locations. My assignments have exposed me to a mixture of different socioeconomic and racially diversified communities.
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However, I have never worked in a community that is so giving, thoughtful and appreciative of law enforcement as the community of Ramona. Don’t get me wrong, I know other communities have wonderful people and groups who show their appreciation for what we in law enforcement do, but nothing this widespread. Again, this is my experience. I have worked in stations where families or religious groups bring goody bags and food during Thanksgiving or the Christmas season, but the continuous onslaught of goody bags, baked goods, sandwiches and thank you cards over the last few months has been touching and heartfelt. Every day when I am in the community of Ramona, someone will approach and thank me for my service. It’s astonishing the number of families that have dropped by the station just to say, “Thank you.” I have wanted to personally thank each family, class, group and organization who has brought us goodies or have sent cards or who braved the heat and came to the Hug A Cop event last month. I cannot name you all or personally thank you. I feel that the most appropriate means to share my gratitude is through the Ramona community media outlets.
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Ramona High School cheerleaders made donations to Ramona Rotary Club’s recent drive to collect backpacks and school supplies for local schoolchildren. Pictured back row from left are cheer advisor Melissa Brunner, Victoria Martinez, Cheyenne Dephilippis, Savannah Parsons, Keely Bowden and Emily Balch, with Rotary President Kim Lasley, and front row, Sabrina Forehand, Mollie Pilley, Paige SanFilippo, Jessica Gallegos, Isabell Johnson, Maddie Cirillo and Hannah Porth. Photo courtesy of Melissa Brunner Not pictured is Ericka Bradley.
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