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Principals Leave Big Shoes to Fill He will remember with great fondness the excitement that comes with working on a high school campus, and will miss the teachers, staff, students and parents. “I have loved all of the relationships I’ve built while serving as the RHS principal,” he says. His parting statement, as he transfers to the district offices where he plans to help all RUSD campuses, is, “I always tell everyone who will listen that today, and every day, is a great day to be a Bulldawg!” Olive Peirce Middle School (OPMS) Principal Linda Solis will be retiring. She is both hesitant and excited about passing the baton to her good friend and respected colleague Linda Solis Pauline Leavitt, who will be leaving James Dukes as principal to take on the new role. Solis says she looks Pauline Leavitt forward to her new adventure and adds, “All of our Solis family lives in Texas, and our son and his family live in Delaware! This past year, we decided we wanted to be closer to all

By Tracy Rolling ~ the journal

Free-Range Off-Roading Jeopardized By Jack Riordan ~ the journal

ust 35 miles east of Julian, nestled alongside the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, is the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). This 85,000-acre off-roader’s paradise offers drivers and riders miles of sand dunes, ridges and buttes to explore. Specifically set aside for and made popular by its open-range “free-riding” policy, Ocotillo Wells SVRA serves as the largest off-road vehicle (ORV) preserve in the entire state parks system. The park features several free campsites with picnic tables, showers and fire pits, and has been a vacation destination for families and groups for decades. Aside from a few specific areas, fenced off to protect rare indigenous plant life and archaeological sites, the entire park is a driver’s playground. Unrestricted by designated trails and just a short trip from town, Ocotillo Wells is an especially popular getaway for Ramona residents. But beloved landmarks like Blowsand Hill, Shell Reef and Devil’s Slide are in danger of being cut off from the free-riding access that Ocotillo Wells is known for. Where four-by-four fans see ramps, climbs and raceways, local environmentalists see a scarred and damaged ecosystem struggling to survive beneath the onslaught of knobby tires. Concerned about soil erosion and the ongoing destruction of vegetation, California State Parks employee Joe Hopkins filed an official “whistleblower complaint” in 2011.

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According to Hopkins, his complaint, which he sent to both the California Department of Justice and the California State Parks, was ignored. His reporting has become the foundation for a lawsuit filed late last month by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) and the Desert Protective Council (DPC). The environmental groups claim that the California Department of Parks and Recreation has violated its own state resource protection laws by allowing off-road vehicles to “run amok.” The lawsuit was filed in the Sacramento Superior Court, and specifically cites internal See Off-Roading Jeopardized continued on page 7

Webster’s Dictionary describes a principal as an important head or director of a school, but Ramona Unified School District (RUSD) staff, students and their families would describe six exemplary principals, soon leaving their respective schools, as nothing shy of leaders leaving really big shoes to fill. The principals are Tony Newman, Linda Solis, Theresa Grace, Pauline Leavitt, Phyllis Muñoz and Carol Tennebaum. Principal Tony Newman of Ramona High School (RHS) will soon move into his new assignment as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. He touts his seven quick and wonderful years at RHS as something he is proud of, and says he is particularly pleased with the cultural shift. “We’ve concentrated Tony Newman Photos Courtesy of on building Ramona Unified positive School District relationships, which have allowed us to focus on student learning as our number-one priority.” Newman mentions one of the biggest obstacles has been keeping the school and vision moving forward despite the fiscal challenges experienced at both the state and community level.

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Final Piano Recital Opens a New Chapter By Lindsay Santa ~ the journal

amona resident Kelly Jenkins visited more than 50 local homes each week in her mobile piano lesson business. She began teaching piano back in 2007, at

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Teacher Kelly Jenkins plays the piano as student Ronney Hughes performs. Photos Courtesy of Lindsay Santa

piano music.” A final class piano recital was held June 1 at the First Congregational Church of Ramona, in which separate morning and afternoon performances were held. Each of Jenkins’ students participated by playing two songs at the center stage piano. A reception with family and friends immediately followed. Jenkins announced to her students earlier this year that

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lesson for each individual student,” added Jenkins. “Students who learned quickly don’t get held back with a group; students who need more time, I can go at their pace.” She says her favorite composer is Chopin. “He was a great composer for the piano, of all time. His struggle with health and life was reflected in the passion and subtlety he put into his

after that final performance, she would be relocating to Boston, Mass., to pursue a new career path with her family. “As I move on with a new chapter of my life, moving away from my students is the hardest part,” she said. “I’ve loved each one of them and have been so blessed with how they’ve impacted my life.” n

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espite having collected half of the $26,000 needed to host the annual Fourth of July fireworks display, officials say, “The show will go on,” and that the community can once again look forward to a spectacular fireworks demonstration. Organized by the Ramona Rotary and hosted at Olive Peirce Middle School, the fireworks show exemplifies patriotism and town spirit. Committee Chair Pete Schiff says that funds have been slow coming in this year, and speculates the delay could be related to other fundraisers that have recently concluded. “It’s going slower than ever,” he says, mindful they can ask the same people and businesses as in years past, but the economy is still in distress. “As of May 1, our group sent out letters to former donors, Chamber members and businesses, such as Barona, who contributed $500, despite having their own fireworks display.” Schiff says their group has also put out collection jars at 26 locations throughout town, and that the monies collected average $100 dollars per week. “We are also collecting ‘Sparks’ donations,” he says, describing how the note-cardsized pieces of paper offer

certificate of deposit for nine months, until the process is ready to start all over again. “Unfortunately, we are weeks away, and not even halfway to our goal,” he says, telling how they’ve always been able to raise the money, even if it has come in after the fact, but that now they have

20th Annual July 4th Family Picnic and Fireworks, 2012. File Photos by Carol Kinney

helping on the day of the event. In addition to logging all of the volunteer hours, he keeps an extensive list of expenses, such as light and restroom rentals, advertising costs, and donations to the nonprofit organizations that assist during the event. He also tracks every donation received and says the funds are not co-mingled

with other Rotary projects, but instead they replace reserves accumulated from prior years, which help secure required contracts and meet prepayment stipulations set by fireworks suppliers. After the club pays the last of the fireworks bills, the remaining money is deposited into an interest-earning

been forced to dip into the reserves. “Hopefully, the town is willing to pitch in and replenish the reserves, ensuring there will be a show next year,” says Schiff, adding, “But for now, the show will go on!” Donation checks may be mailed to Ramona Rotary Fireworks, P.O. Box 276, Ramona, CA 92065. n

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was not being able to complete all of the things she wanted to get done with only 24 hours in a day and 180 days in a school year. “Always so many new ideas and so little time to get them done!” Grace will remember the caring group of teachers and staff at Mount Woodson and praises them for sharing the same vision: to provide the best education possible. Her parting words of wisdom to her staff and students is, “Keep doing what you do. Believe in the kids, working together, embracing a passion for always improving student learning, and no excuses!” Prior to accepting her role as principal of Ramona Elementary School nine years ago, Phyllis Muñoz worked at top-level positions in other districts. Her decision to retire comes Phyllis Munoz in part to spend more time with her mother and family, as well as to enjoy her Hawaiian paddling hobby. One of Muñoz’ biggest accomplishments was significantly raising test scores despite having a greater population of English language learners. In an effort to help parents address various issues, including homework, Muñoz held parent meetings every Friday morning and practiced an open-door policy that promoted unity and education. In addition to missing her dedicated staff, who arrived early and stayed late on a regular basis, she will miss each and every student. See BIG SHOES TO FILL continued on page 9

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Purcell Graduates with Honors

Almost 30 years after completing high school, Deborah “Debi” Purcell of Ramona graduated summa cum laude from Ashford University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in applied behavioral sciences. Purcell achieved a 4.0 grade point average, which placed her on the Dean’s List and earned her admission to Golden Key International Honour Society and Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society. In addition to being a fulltime online student, Purcell was a fulltime

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Old West Casino Night, set for June 22, may be the first event of its kind to be held in Ramona Town Hall in nearly 50 years, according to Honorary Mayor Sharon Davis. “We would like to create something that would have taken place in the late 1800s or early 1900s,” she says. “The Town Hall will be decorated in that period, and we encourage everyone to dress in period clothing or Western wear.” From 6 to 10 p.m., guests

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has been recognized for her performance with a promotion to secondary marketing representative. “I am pleased to say that I have inspired others at my workplace to complete their degrees,” said Purcell. “Completing my degree nearly 30 years after I graduated high school is proof positive that it is never too late to finish what you started.” Purcell’s husband, Bob, and 9-year-old son Matthew say they are proud of her achievements. n

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Off-Roading Jeopardized documents provided by Hopkins. In summary, the complaint states that the state parks are not adequately enforcing Public Resource Codes, and that the relatively unrestricted ORV use is irreparably damaging the soil, plant life and unprotected archaeological sites in the park. Their lawsuit, if successful, will immediately end open-riding in the park, restricting vehicles to designated trails. Local off-roading groups are understandably up in arms over the lawsuit, as they witness their best

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region for open-riding being threatened by what they see as frivolous complaints. Dennis Nottingham, president of the San Diego Off-Road Coalition, calls off-roading a “family adventure.” “The off-road kids, brought up in the off-road industry, they’re taught from the get-go, you protect your environment,” Nottingham told CBS News 8. “Sure, there may be a few less plants,” he continued, ”but it’s an off-road park. That’s what it was built and designed for.” Nottingham also points out that owners of registered off-road vehicles pay a $52 fee

every other year. The proceeds are funneled into what is called a Green Sticker fund, which is then used to support the state parks. In the crosshairs of the lawsuit and named as defendants, state parks officials also point to funding when they hear complaints about park maintenance. State budgets are at rock-bottom, and recently hired Ocotillo Wells District Superintendent Garratt Aitchison is quick to remind his critics that his crew is down four rangers from its ideal ranks, making patrolling and enforcing the laws a challenge.

Aitcheson and Ocotillo Wells SVRA have been working on a new General Plan for the park since he came on board at the popular desert retreat. They say the new plan will clarify the intended use of the land and will govern all future offroading at Ocotillo Wells. However, the lag between obtaining an environmental impact report and finally approving a new General Plan means that it will be at least a year before it is put in place. The groups heading up the lawsuit are not satisfied with that timetable. “That General Plan update, promised since 2007, never seems to get done. We will

not sit back and wait until the park is totally bereft of plants, wildlife and cultural resources,” says Karen Schambach, president of PEER. Off-road groups highlight the mission statement from the California State Parks Division of Off-Highway Vehicles, which they say essentially mandates that the division maintain a balance between expanding resources for off-roaders and protecting the landscape. The environmental groups point to California Code 5090.35, which they claim See Off-Roading Jeopardized continued on page 8

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each

COLORED 14” SOLAR LIGHTS

12 JUNE 15, 2013 E Ramona Journal

$ 99

GRILLING GREAT DEALS FOR DAD THIS MONTH! Check Out Our Barbecue Inventory & All Accessories Dad Will Need.

each

Have Questions on Plant Care, Pest Problems or Summer Lawn Maintenance. . . Come in and Try Our New Computerized “Scotts Solution Center.”

DO FORG N’T HAVE ET WE PR EXCH OPANE ANGE

8255994

WEBER BARBECUE*

399

8210502

WEBER GRILL*

149

Ask our garden experts about our FREE in-home design strategies or help with your yard.

CHECK OUR GARD CENTER FO EN R NE ARRIVALS W DAILY

(*All Summer Specials are While Supplies Last, Sorry, No Rain Checks.)

KNOWLEDGEABLE AND FRIENDLY ADVICE FROM ACE EXPERTS! Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. • Sat: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sun: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ace Hardware of Ramona

760-440-3380 • 23642 San Vicente Road • Ramona

(At the corner of Gunn Stage Rd. & San Vicente Rd.)

Ace stores are independently owned and operated; offers and/or Ace Rewards® benefits are available only at participating stores. The prices in this advertisement are suggested by Ace Hardware Corporation, Oak Brook, IL. Product selection/color, sale items, prices and quantities may vary by store. This advertisement may also contain clearance and closeout items and items at Ace everyday low prices. Red Hot Buys listed in the advertisement will extend through the end of the month. Some items may require assembly. Return and “rain check” policies vary by store; please see your Ace store for details. Product selection and prices at acehardware.com vary from those in this advertisement. Ace is not responsible for printing or typographical errors. Prices are valid through June 30, 2013, while supplies last.