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Soccer League Night ~ page 2
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By Jack Riordan ~ the journal
Soccer fans and players of all ages gathered at Ramona High School Jan. 16 to watch the Bulldogs’ Varsity Boys
Soccer squad take on the Leopards from River Valley High. The game also served as the annual event known as Ramona Soccer League Night.
Youth soccer players representing Ramona Soccer League were invited to participate in the fun family event by helping to introduce the two varsity teams as they were announced to the fans. At halftime, the young athletes were even allowed to play a match under the lights and in front of the crowd to
showcase the future of Ramona soccer. RHS Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
michael Jordan doesn’t recall exactly which year he kicked off the tradition of Ramona Soccer League Night, but figures that he has been adding it to the schedule for at least the past
10 years or so. “We want to cel-
ebrate youth soccer and how circular it can be,” said Jordan. “When our players put on the uniform, they represent not only their team-mates, their coaches and their school, but they represent their community, and it means a lot to them. And these young boys and girls, they look up to them.”
The festivities began as the young’uns formed a tunnel on the field and received high-
fives from the big fellas as they made their way through during introductions. Then it was time for the big game.
Ramona’s season so far has been a bit of a roller coaster. Sporting a record of 3-7-2 going into the match against River Valley, the Bulldogs were looking for a confidence boost as they head into league play.
Senior midfielder Colin Uekert was playing in his third Ramona Soccer League night. Regarding the up-and-down season so far, he said, “It’s been a little rough at times, but we have a really good team, and I know we can turn it around.”
Yet to be beaten at home this year, and coming off a big win on the road against mission Hills earlier in the week, all of the pieces were in place for RHS to do just that.
River Valley is a small charter school from Lakeside, coming to Ramona with a 2-8 record. It did not take long for the Bulldogs to assert their dominance over
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top photo, the 2015 ramona high school boys Varsity soccer team poses with future soccer stars during ramona soccer league night at rhs on Jan. 16. above, soccer league participants take the field for an exhibition game at halftime of the rhs Varsity boys soccer game. Photos by JaCk riordan
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RMWD Starts New Year with Full Board
By Ruth Lepper ~ the journal
For the first time in nearly two years, the Ramona municipal Water District governing board started off with a full
slate of directors onboard. This was made possible by the recently elected director, Jim Hickle, and the newly appointed director, Arnie Cares, being sworn in at the last meeting and filling out the board at its Jan. 13 meeting.
Starting off the year, officers were elected and ad hoc committees were formed. A PowerPoint presentation from each department head provided an overview of the district.
Darrell Beck will continue as presi-dent of the board, with Joe Zenovic staying in the post of vice president. George Foote, who took on the com-bined offices of secretary and treasurer several months ago, will keep the office of secretary, while Cares was elected to serve as treasurer. Hickle takes the position of director-at-large.
The same slate of officers was elected to head the Ramona Public Facilities Corporation. General manager David Barnum explained that the corporation requires an annual meeting to be held near the beginning of the year, and gen-erally no business is conducted. It typi-cally has the same slate of officers as the governing board.
“The Public Facilities Corporation is
a financing mechanism,” Barnum stated. “It was established many years ago to facilitate large loans. There are no plans to use it in the near future. There is no cost to maintain the PFC, and we keep it alive in case there is a potential future financial need.”
Business at the regular board meet-ing included forming one new ad-hoc committee and eliminating two others, leaving a total of five ad-hoc commit-tees. each committee has two directors appointed to meet with staff on an as-needed basis for specific items con-cerning the district. Reports are made to the full board whenever an ad-hoc committee meets.
The new committee is the “San Vicente Recycled Water and Related Plant Upgrades.” Beck and Cares will meet with staff to explore the expansion of the use of recycled water. They also will review the potential future recycled water agreements and other related expansions.
Zenovic and Hickle were named to the committee dealing with the “Board of Directors Role During emergencies.” They also will be in charge of the “Santa maria Recycled Water and Related Plant Upgrade” committee.
Zenovic and Foote will continue on the “Spangler Peak/San Diego Country estates/San Vicente Road” committee,
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By Annette Williams ~ the journal
Last year’s San Vicente Valley Club mardi Gras celebration was such a success, there was no doubt that it
would return this year.The fundraiser, set for Feb. 15, will
feature a buffet dinner, music by the New orleans Band, and a live auction and opportunity baskets. Guests are invited to come in costume.
“Last year was the first year we held it, and as people walked out, they said, ‘We hope you’re doing this again next year,’ which I thought was very encour-
aging,” said event chair Sharon Greene.Committee member Joan Renaud
added, “We hope we can get Hal Gansert to lead the mummers Parade, as he did last year. We had a lot of fun when he did that!”
The event will be from 6 to 10 p.m. in the San Vicente Room at San Vicente Golf Resort, 24157 San Vicente Rd. Business and community sponsorships and auction item donations are also welcome.
Individual tickets are $45, and open seating is available.
In addition, there will be seating
packages that include eight tickets, seats at a reserved table and a bottle of wine, all for $475. Packages will be available until Feb. 10 or until sold out.
The club is well known for assisting such groups as Friends of the Ramona Library, Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center, San Diego Hippotherapy, Ramona Senior Center, Ramona Pioneer Historical Society, Ramona Concert Association, Unyeway, In His Steps, Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic and Ramona H.e.A.R.T. mural Project.
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their opponent. Within the first 10 minutes of the game, RHS senior forward Alex medina had already completed a “hat trick,” scoring the first three goals of the game.
The Bulldogs never took their foot off the gas pedal, and at halftime, they had what would prove to be an insur-mountable lead of 7-0 over the Leopards.
As the varsity players filed off for halftime, players from Ramona Soccer League took the field. A temporary goal was brought in to shorten the field a bit, and just like that, they were off and running.
Youth Coach Justin Sturgeon moderated the exhibition game, and after an exciting goal by each team, the whistle blew, parents and players cheered from the sidelines, and the young strikers left the field with a lifetime of memories and a renewed motivation to someday play under those lights again.
The second half of the varsity game was much like the first, and when the refer-ees called the game to a close, the Bulldogs found themselves on the fun side of a 14-0 final score.
medina, who is leading the Valley League in both points (25) and goals (11), sees good things happening for his team once league play begins.
“We will look to get our first league win against mission Vista,” said medina. “Then we can win League and do magical things in CIF.”
Having first started kicking a soccer ball around at the age of 4, medina also sees a lot of goals to come for the future
stars who took the field for the halftime game.
His advice to them: “Follow your dreams, never give up at whatever you are doing, and work hard every day.”
As for the youngsters from the Ramona Soccer League,
they do not seem to be lacking in confidence, either.
When asked what the best part of the halftime game was, 7-year-old Alex Coble coolly replied, “I was.”
The future is bright, indeed. n
Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes at Ramona AirportBy Annette Williams ~ the journal
A California Army National Guard helicopter with a pilot and co-pilot aboard
crashed at Ramona Airport at about 6 p.m. on Jan. 20.
“The helicopter rolled over on its side on the end of the runway,” reported Cal Fire Public Information officer Captain Kendal e. Bortisser. “The two self-extricated and were taken to the hospital.”
There was no fire and only minor injuries, he said, and the incident was turned over to the military.
Captain Will martin of the California National Guard con-firmed that there is an ongoing investigation.
“The Black Hawk helicopter ended up on its side, and both the pilot and co-pilot were able to remove themselves from vehicle,” martin said. “We do know that they were on routine training in the area and forced to land for whatever reason.”
He said an ambulance arrived, and the men, who are out of the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, were treated on-site and then trans-ported to “the nearest civilian medical facility,” where they continued to receive treatment and were released the next day. The aircraft suffered significant damage as a result of the forced landing.
martin added that the U.S. Army is following the usual a pilot and co-pilot survived the crash of their black hawk helicopter in ramona Jan. 20.
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Regulations require all Army accidents be investigated and
reported, martin said. “The USACRC normally assumes the responsibility of lead investigat-ing agency when an accident occurs. The California Army National Guard is fully coop-erating with USACRC inves-
tigators and Ramona Airport personnel in completing the investigation and ensuring the safety of the scene.”
He said further details will be released at completion of the investigation. n
rhs Varsity boys soccer players aeden Maruna (3), Carson Charbonneau (20), and andrick Molinero (4) congratulate ramona soccer league players. Photo by JaCk riordan
RHS Soccer Team continued from page 2RMWD continued from page 3
and Beck and Zenovic are stay-ing with the “Undocumented Sewer Legislative Code and eDU Charges” committee.
Cares suggested forming an ad-hoc committee for the district’s planned conversion to a new information system. It was decided to defer the sug-gestion to a later date. Barnum estimated it will take about one year before district staff is ready to move ahead on the conver-sion plan.
The board also deferred tak-ing action on the purchase of a 2016 dump truck to replace a 1990 model currently in use in the district. The proposed purchase was budgeted at $110,000. The purchase order shows a cost of $109,381, with an additional fee of $750 for missing a Jan. 5 deadline to finalize the purchase from the National Auto Fleet Group in Watsonville. Since the additional fee will have to be paid regard-less of when the order is placed, the board requested staff to further look into the purchase requirements and report back at the next board meeting. Directors recommended that comparisons be made between trucks using diesel and regular gasoline.
Cares also brought up the possibility of having each direc-tor assigned a personal email address for constituents to contact them in regard to water board business dealing with each division. other directors did not agree that personal email addresses were necessary. The general manager said there is a general address listed on the district’s website that can be sent to a particular director’s attention, and the email would then be forwarded.
During the PowerPoint pre-sentation, district staff gave overviews of each department, along with a brief history of the district.
Highlights were provided by the general manager; Johnny Brean, water operations; Jim Anderson, wastewater opera-tions; Tim Clement, human resources; fire chiefs Burke Kremensky and Steven Foster; mike metts, engineering; Richard Hannasch, finance; and Steven martin, legal counsel.
RmWD covers approximately 45,800 acres, or 75 square miles. Service is provided to about 7,000 urban parcels and 3,000 rural parcels, with an estimated population of 40,000 people. The district provides water, sewer, recycled water, fire pro-tection, emergency medical services and park services, and employs 48 people, down con-siderably since 1992-93, when there were 72.5 employees in the district.
The major projects cur-rently ongoing within the dis-trict include upgrades to the Santa maria and San Vicente Wastewater Plants; inflow and infiltration in the collections division; Poway Pump Station’s benefits as a second source of power; San Vicente Road Project with the county; discussions with other public agencies, new information systems, potential solar project at the San Vicente plant; and infrastructure review and maintenance.
The informative presentation served as an orientation for the two new board members, as well as a review for the other directors.
The RMWD Board will meet Feb. 10, the second Tuesday, at 2 p.m. at 434 Aqua Ln. n
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Planning Group Kicks Off New YearBy Ruth Lepper ~ the journal
Ramona Community Plan-ning Group kicked off the new year before a packed
audience at its Jan. 15 meeting with the installation of its newest members and election of officers.
The same slate of officers will continue: Jim Piva, chair-man; Scotty ensign, vice chairman; and Kristi mansolf, secretary.
The newly elected members
are Rick Terrazas, David Ross, Frank Lucio, Dan Scherer and elio Noyas, with incumbents mansolf and ensign taking the oath of office delivered by Piva.
The planning group serves as a 15-member advisory panel to the county. Issues not related to planning and land use are not in the group’s realm of discussion, although there are times when a sug-gestion may be sent to various agencies, such as other county departments or Caltrans.
newly elected and re-elected members of ramona Community Planning group were installed by Chairman Jim Piva, right. From left are Frank lucio, david ross, dan scherer, elio noyas, kristi Mansolf, rick terrazas and scotty ensign. Photo by Carol kinney
A large contingency from the Creelman Lane area turned out to question a proposal by San Diego Gas & electric to install a photovoltaic solar facility on its property located at 1049 Creelman Ln. Construction of the facility on the 17.5 acres would be reached via Ashley Road, but once completed, the access will be over Creelman Lane.
A presentation made by Ian Stewart, from SDGe public rela-tions, and eric Johnston, project manager, and others, included renderings and photos of the proposed project. While the residents did not seem to be against the project in general, there was concern expressed about paving the road. SDGe proposes to pave 600 feet leading to San Vicente Road. Residents would prefer to have the entire length of the road paved because of the increased amount of traffic the solar plant would incur and the high vol-ume of dust generated by vehi-cles traveling on the dirt road.
Plans for the solar plant include landscaping at vari-ous heights and eight-foot-high chain-link fencing, as well as modules ranging in height from four feet to more than 11 feet.
members of the RCPG board commented on the similarities between the proposed solar plant and one that had previ-ously been installed on Warnock Road. There is no connection between the two plants, but the problems incurred with the Warnock Road facility were making planning group mem-bers cautious.
However, a majority of the
group agreed for the project to continue with some modi-fications, and that SDGe and the contractor advance with its application for a major-use permit.
Another large group turn-ing out at the planning group meeting was composed of resi-dents from the Cedar and olive streets neighborhoods. Verizon Telecommunications has proposed installing 12 anten-nas and a microwave dish, all enclosed in a 40-foot-high fake water tank, on private property at 1808 Cedar St.
The owner of the property would receive a monthly sti-pend from Verizon. Although the amount was not confirmed, other towers in the area report-edly bring in somewhere around $5,000 monthly for the property owners.
The neighbors complained that a microwave dish could present health issues, especially for children. They backed up their claims with research done in other areas. They also com-plained that the tower, despite being enclosed in concrete blocks, would be an eyesore and decrease property values.
The planning group voted unanimously not to approve Verizon’s proposed project, based on the complaints from the neighborhood group. The neighbors indicated they also will be appearing before the county’s planning commission when it is considering plans for the tower.
Another project to come before the Ramona Community Planning Group was a 62-unit apartment complex proposed
for 2.87 acres on 16th street. Planning group members ques-tioned the amount of parking spaces for visitors, on-street parking sites and the access in and out of the complex limited to one driveway. It was also brought up that the increase in traffic could call for a signal light at 16th and main streets. It was unanimously approved for the project to continue.
Stephanie Haas, representing the county library branch in Ramona, talked about the traf-fic congestion at main and 13th streets. She shared her concerns about the high flow of young-sters walking to the library and crossing at the busy, and often congested, intersection where there is no pedestrian crosswalk. In addition, with plans for a skateboard park on 13th street behind the library, she said that will increase the number of children walking in that area.
The planning group agreed to send a letter to Caltrans, which handles highway traffic and other concerns, to review the intersection and its prob-lems. It also was mentioned that Caltrans’ solution may be to install a signal light at that corner.
If that happens, along with a possibility of a signal light at 16th street, there would be four lights a block apart on main street — at 13th, 14th, montecito and 16th streets.
The group’s next public meeting will be Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the library’s community room, 1275 Main St. n
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When Feeding America delivered fresh produce, bread products, and
canned and boxed foods to Ra-mona Food and Clothes Closet’s mobile Pantry last month, local residents came out to receive a bounty of groceries.
“our first event was an out-standing success,” said Vesna Curry, service manager. “We served over 160 people with combined family households of 611 people. We gave out 20 to 25 pounds of food per person.”
The February mobile Pantry food distribution will be at 9 a.m. on Feb. 19 (the third Thursday of the month) in the parking lot at 773 main St., first come, first served. Participants must be 18 or older and bring their own bags. Visit www.foodandclothescloset.org. n
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Sign Up for Soccer
Ramona Soccer League’s spring season begins Sunday, march 8, and sign-ups are almost at an end.
Players may still sign up Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Quiznos, 1664 main St.
Registration forms are available online at www.ramonasoccer.com and may be filled out in advance. Children who have not previ-ously played on the league must bring a birth certificate.
Registration is $70 for youth and $85 for adults. n
Chamber Ribbon CuttingsRamona Chamber of Commerce hosted ribbon cuttings
to welcome new members.
broker and owner nicholas deseno of MJn real estate is ready to cut the ribbon. Photo by darrel kinney
Marta Zarrella of the story teller Who Can, inc., prepares to cut the ribbon. Photo Courtesy oF raMona ChaMber
Cutting the ribbon for glisten studios is owner breanna bradburn, accompanied by her staff. Photo by Carol kinney
Volunteers Vickie law and Carol denman.
New Writing Group to Meet
MonthlyA new Ramona Writers
Group has begun meeting on the first Tuesday of the month.
The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln.
The group is open to residents of Ramona, Julian and the backcountry. n
Regina Flores Joins Coldwell Banker Country Realty
Longtime Ramona resident and real estate broker Regina Flores announced that she has joined Ramona’s local Coldwell Banker Country Realty.
Flores has lived in Ramona for the past 13 years, 10 of which she has worked in real estate in the Ramona area. She and her husband are residents of San Diego Country estates. She loves living in Ramona and enjoys spending her leisure time hiking and running on Ramona’s great
array of trails and preserves.
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of home ownership come true in 2015. She is looking forward to a great 2015 and making it her best year ever.
Regina Flores may be reached at 760-788-0721 or at Coldwell Banker Country Realty, 2130 Main St. n
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By Jim Evans ~ the journal
B Street express Car Wash, a mainstay in Ramona since 2004 under the proprietor-
ship of Jerry Taliaferro, has gone full-service under its new ownership. Residents can expect
lots of new and exciting changes to the facility in the coming weeks.
The business officially changed hands Dec. 18, and the new ownership group includes experienced local business owners Ray Abdou, a 1998 graduate of Ramona High
School; his father, mike Abdou; and Ray’s brother-in-law, Victor Daniel.
Ramona residents will remember Ray as the owner of Ray’s Pizza in Ramona from 1998-2001, and Victor is the
owner of Ramco Petroleum/ U-Haul and Samba’s Liquor in Ramona.
The first major improve-ment to the business by the new owners was in the form of acquiring a bond to allow them to add detailing and other ser-vices. They will also be chang-
ing the conveyor chain, rollers and chain components in the 100-foot-long ride-through “tunnel;” changing the blow-ers at the end of the tunnel; and remodeling the lobby area for patrons to include Wi-Fi, TV, snacks, drinks and other
amenities while they wait for a wash or detailing. Special multi-wash packages, including yearly memberships, are already being offered to customers.
“I was a regular patron of Jerry’s for a long time,” says Ray, 34. “We are excited to be able to continue the success that he has enjoyed for more than a decade. We will be sending out promotional mailers very soon with discount coupons, and we will be offering senior citizen discounts and other offers, too.”
Located at 1017 B St., the car wash is selling $5 opportunity drawing tickets for a monthly drawing at the close of business on the last day of each month. The monthly winner will receive a complete wash, interi-or detail and exterior hand wax.
Proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to youth sports programs in Ramona. January’s pro-ceeds are slated to be donated to Ramona PoNY Baseball.
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Spurred by the efforts of police officer Bud Coons, a hot-rod club called Choppers and an understanding city government, a drag race facility was born on the Los Angeles County Fair’s parking lot in 1951.
Pomona police chief Ralph Parker was supportive, because it was a place for young men to attain high speeds, rather than on the highway.
Things were simple and low-tech in those days. Cars were driven to the track or towed in makeshift trailers.
Through a fundraising campaign, a quarter-mile strip and runoff area was paved for weekly races. eventually, residents in nearby communi-ties complained of the noise, forcing it to shut down.
A compromise was estab-lished in 1961, and the newly sanctioning National Hot Rod Association, headed by Wally Parks, obtained approval to conduct major national events, to be called the Winternationals and World Finals.
Those primitive 1950s racing duels would broaden into two of NHRA’s biggest attractions. The Winternationals will celebrate its 54th year Feb. 6 to 8 before an anticipated crowd of 80,000.
For five decades it has been a major factor in the area’s economy.
As an observer in those early days, I was amazed to see long lines of cars with drivers seeking to get a quick quarter-mile run. In the vast pit area, it was not uncommon to see big-time drivers like Don Garlits and Don Prudhomme working alongside drivers with an altered Willys or “chopped” Chevy or Ford.
Garlits and Prudhomme were at the top of their fuel dragster and funny car classes for many years.
If it had a marquee, the names would have been top fuels’ Warren Johnson, Gary Beck and Kenny Bernstein and super stocks’ Bob Glidden and Ronnie Sox.
It was where the sport’s first major women’s star, Shirley muldowney, began her quest to a national top fuel dragster title and driver-of-the-year honor.
And it was where John Force vaulted into prominence in funny cars, collecting 16 championships. At 65, he’s searching for another title, along with his racing daughters Courtney and Brittany. Those talented daughters will join their father in the upcoming Winternationals.
Drag racing’s roots had been planted on dry lakebeds, like muroc in California’s mojave Desert, where hot-rodders had congregated since the early 1930s and speeds first topped 100 mph.
over the years, the track has undergone a $6-million expansion and renovation, with aggressive upgrading of facilities to stadium-quality, with fan amenities, VIP towers and tall grandstands.
Now in its fifth decade, NHRA is the world’s largest motorsports-sanctioning body, with 80,000 members, 140 member tracks, more than 35,000 licensed competitors and more than 5,000 member-track events.
“No one could have con-ceived what has happened,” Parks said of the NHRA’s tre-mendous growth and success. “But we did have ambitions of its becoming a national sports entity. We weren’t planning or marketing geniuses or anything like that.”
Parks died in 2007, at the age of 94.
The Wally Parks NHRA motorsports museum is located at the Los Angeles Fairplex. n
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Lord’s Prayer! one of the things we ask of our heavenly
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Just in case we miss the point, Jesus repeats it in verses 14 and 15: “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you,
but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your heavenly Father forgive your trespasses.”
our Lord evidently knew that we would have a major problem in this area, so He included this in the very pattern He gave us for prayer!
It is easy to forget that the Lord’s Prayer is essentially a corporate prayer — it is a prayer that we are meant to pray together as believers, rather than just by ourselves. everything about the prayer is decidedly plural. We pray to “our Father who art in heaven” (verse 9), not just “my” Father. We ask Him to “give us this day our daily bread”
(verse 11), not just give me “my” daily bread. We pray that our heavenly Father would “lead us (not just “me”) not into temptation, but deliver us (not just “me”) from evil” (verse 13). As we have seen, the same holds true for our requests for forgiveness.
Today, many people have either left a church or just avoid the church altogether because they have been hurt or offended by someone. The Lord’s Prayer teaches us that having to for-give our debtors — even in the church — should not come as a surprise to us. Not only that, but who knows how often the shoe is on the other foot and we have offended someone else!
every time you pray the Lord’s Prayer, take a moment to use it as a spiritual checkup of sorts. examine your relationships with family, friends, neighbors, and especially your brothers and sisters in Christ.
If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, remember the infinite debt of sin for which you have been freely forgiven in Christ, and let that be your motivation and example for extending real and sincere forgiveness to others. n
Rev. Andy Schreiber is pastor of Ramona Valley Presbyterian Church. He may be reached at 760-787-1570 or [email protected].
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Robert Krysak, John Degenfelder, Carol Fowler, Ramona Food and Clothes Closet and the Unicorn Books and Gifts store shared the
spotlight at the Ramona Chamber of Commerce installation dinner and awards gala. The annual event took place Jan. 17 in the Barona Resort & Casino ballroom.
Krysak, an attorney with Krysak & Associates in Ramona, was installed as president of the 15-member board of directors.
Joining Krysak on the executive board are Sally Westbrook, first vice president; Darrel Kinney, second vice president; Carol Fowler, treasurer; Cindy Galloway, secretary; and Charlotte Jensen, immediate past president.
Filling out the board of directors for 2015
are Janice Baldridge, Robb Critney, Jason Deleo, Lezley Knott, Bob murray, Patrick osio, michael Raher, Amber Ramirez and Dan Vengler.
Degenfelder received the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring him for his many years of community involvement. He is active with Ramona Trails Association, the Sheriff’s Department’s mounted patrol and the Santa maria Creek clean-up project, among numerous other events and committees.
“It’s been a long ride through Ramona, even on horseback,” Degenfelder quipped as he accepted the award. “It’s not finished; there are a few more things we need to do.”
Fowler was honored with the Citizen of the Year Award, presented to her by Krysak, who was the 2014 Citizen of the Year. Krysak called it “a
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ramona Food and Clothes Closet was named nonprofit of the year. From left are Jeff Funk, Judy nachazel, Jae Marciano, Chamber Past President Charlotte Jensen, krysak, and Vesna Curry. Photos by Carol kinney
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Ramona Food and Clothes Closet was named the Nonprofit of the Year for the benefits it provides to the community. The award was accepted by Jeff Funk, Jae marciano and Vesna Curry.
Stacy Bart and Julia Dammeir, owners of Unicorn Books and Gifts, accepted the award for Business of the Year. They are active in promoting the old Town Ramona business area.
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students, accepted the award.The event also was attended by
San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, State Senator Joel Anderson, and representatives from the offices of U.S. Congressman Duncan D. Hunter and State Assemblyman Brian Jones.
Jacob proclaimed Jan. 17 as “Charlotte Jensen Day” throughout the county, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. Jensen also received a proclamation from the state assembly and senate, presented by Senator Anderson. michael Harrison, deputy district director for Congressman Hunter, gave Jensen an American flag that had flown over the U.S. Capital in her honor. n
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Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day in many different ways. For some the idea of dinner out followed by a
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Valentine’s Day also can be a romantic endeavor if a couple chooses to spend time at one with each other watching a romantic movie. The following are a handful of love-inspired movies that can add a special something to Valentine’s Day festivities.
• The Notebook: Author Nicholas Sparks has a way of taking the everyday
experiences in a person’s life and making them relatable and heart- breaking in a pluck-at-your-heartstrings sort of way. His novel “The Notebook” won the hearts of many and seemed a natural to be adapted to film. Starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel mcAdams, the movie illustrates how love can last through the years and even survive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
• The Proposal: In order to remain in the country, a demanding New York-based book editor (Sandra Bullock) asks her brow-beaten assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her. Their
tumultuous relationship involves a trip to Alaska to meet his family.
• An Affair to Remember: Romantic melodramatic master Cary Grant falls in love with Deborah Kerr aboard a cruise ship while they are traveling with other people. They agree to meet at the top of the empire State Building in six months if they have ended their relationships and are ready to commit to each other. Grant makes it to the rendezvous spot, but an injured
Kerr never shows as Grant assumes she has rejected the proposal.
• Say Anything: In pursuit of a woman he believes is out of his social league, Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) creates hope for the underdog in us all. The movie inspired teens to raise their boom box radios over their heads and blast romantic tunes to illustrate their love.
• The Wedding Singer: This quirky movie about a wedding singer who falls
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• Once: Attraction between the main characters comes by way of creative musical collaboration. music proves to be an aphrodisiac, making the film and the song “Falling Slowly” from its score so popular. This romantic tale helped take the film from the big screen to the Broadway stage.
• West Side Story: “West Side Story” is yet another homage to “Romeo and Juliet.” But the film made Shakespeare’s tragic love story relatable to audiences of the 1960s.
• My Best Friend’s Wedding: Julianne (Julia Roberts) is called on to be
the “best man” for her friend’s (Dermot mulroney) wedding. only when the wedding planning is underway does Julianne realize she is in love with her friend and needs to get him to fall for her instead.
• Never Been Kissed: A reporter goes undercover at a high school to discover something controversial and ends up being the subject of her story when she falls in love with her english teacher.
• Harold and Maude: A man in his twenties and a much older woman begin a romantic relationship and challenge social norms along the way.
• Annie Hall: Winner of four Academy Awards, “Annie Hall” follows
a comedian who is trying to maintain his relationship with a woman.
• Bridget Jones’ Diary: A modern adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice,” the movie tells the tale of a self-conscious woman who finds love in a man that seems to be her polar opposite.
• Ten Things I Hate About You: Filmmakers reinvented “The Taming of the Shrew” in this teen comedy starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger.
• Casablanca: No romantic movie list would be complete without this wartime drama. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are in top form in this movie of chance meetings.
• The Princess Bride: Girl meets boy, girl detests boy, girl truly loves boy, and then girl loses boy. This fairy tale shares the purity of true love and happily ever after. n
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Roots Run Deep Between Rival High School Hoops TeamsBy Jack Riordan ~ the journal
When the Bulldogs of Ramona High School (12-5) met the Patriots of orange Glen High School in
escondido (11-6) on Jan. 12 for a varsity boys basketball game, both teams already had 16 games under their belts for the 2014-15 season.
official league play had yet to begin, but this league-preview matchup on the Patriots’ home court had all the intensity of a late-season game, as these two teams know each other better than most.
The orange Glen Patriots Varsity Boys Basketball team is coming off of a Division III CIF Championship season last year. They took the county by storm in 2014, with a mix of talented fresh-men, some upperclassman leadership, and great instruction from Head Coach Chris Featherly.
They are returning eight players from that championship team, and many experts see them rising above their lackluster record so far this season to potentially repeat as champs in 2015.
The Bulldogs’ basketball team also has high aspirations for this season, as they welcome and implement a fresh vision and system with new RHS Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Zack Cole at the helm.
Like oGHS, Ramona returns eight players from a 2014 team that was also anchored by freshman and sophomore
standouts like Blake Seits, Calvin Harris, Jake Newman, Logan Knudson, Ben Stein, Austin Pierce and marco Cobian.
Up until their Jan. 12 game, the Patriots had lost six games this season. None of those losses, however, had come on their home court, and it was there at orange Glen that the ball was tipped for the first of three matchups between the budding rivals.
The intensity from the opening tip was palpable, as the Patriots began the game with a full-court press on defense that had the Bulldogs’ offense on the run for much of the first quarter of play.
As the Bulldogs stiffened on defense and managed to crack the Patriots’ press, the offense began to flow more naturally through the hands of the silky-smooth 6-foot, 5-inch junior guard marco Cobian. After a slow start, the Bulldogs led at halftime by a score of 24-20.
Coach Cole said at the break that he was pleased with his team’s perfor-mance so far. “We got into some foul trouble early, so we had to sit two start-ers down. But the guys that went in competed at a very high level. This is the hardest I have seen us compete this year, and I was hoping that this game would pull that out of us.”
The second half was competitive, with the lead changing hands several times. The teams were nearly even in total rebounds (26 for RHS and 28 for
oGHS), total assists (12 for RHS and 13 for oGHS), and unfortunately, poor free throw percentages (42 percent for RHS and 47 for oGHS).
The real difference was the relentless full-court pressure put on by the athletic oGHS squad. That led to an insurmount-able 18 steals by the Patriots’ defense that put them ahead for good about halfway through the fourth quarter. The final score was 59-46, with orange Glen remaining unbeaten at home for the season.
The casual observer may not have noticed the extra-long hugs and high-fives between some of the opposing players after the hard-fought game, but
it is that same kinship off the court that leads to such a fun rivalry on it.
Gabe macias is a sophomore at orange Glen this year, and at 6-feet, 5-inches, he starts at center for the Patriots. His father, Roman macias, coached the RHS Freshman Basketball team for more than a decade, so the rivalry starts at the dinner table some nights.
Gabe has been playing basketball with RHS players Blake Seits and marco Cobian since he was in the fifth grade, when he and Seits joined the Coastal elite traveling team. Cobian also plays for Coastal elite in the off-season, just one level up from macias and Seits, due to
ramona high school senior davis Windes draws a foul during a drive to the basket in a Jan. 12 game against rival orange glen high school. Photos by JaCk riordan
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ers on the floor for the Jan. 12 game were oGHS sophomore twin brothers Devin and mike Diaz, sophomore Trevor owens and freshman Damien miller.
These seven players have spent
countless hours on the court together over the years, and the man at the head of it all is none other than orange Glen’s Coach Featherly.
His Coastal elite squad has faced some of the best young players in the nation in their off-season tournaments, and his orange Glen team is the defend-ing CIF champs. It was confidence in that leadership that helped Gabe and his parents decide to enroll him at orange Glen last year as a freshman.
Asked if he gets more pumped up when he sees RHS on the schedule, Gabe replied, “Yes, I get hyped up every time we play them, because it’s my hometown. I’ve lived here my whole life. I grew up and played with these guys and their styles of play. They talk
some smack every time we play them, but in the end, it’s all fun and we’re still friends.”
Looking forward to two more meet-ings with the Bulldogs, Gabe feels that his Patriots can prevail.
“I’m confident that we can come out like we did last game. That’s our goal and what we want to accomplish. But it depends on what team shows up and plays harder and can finish the game.”
Coach Cole and the much-improved
Bulldogs still maintain a respectable record as they look to begin league play by the end of January. Certainly, they will have a plan for the Patriots’ high-pres-sure defense, and the level of intensity will be very high when the rivals tip off again.
For those who want to see the match-up in person, orange Glen will be visit-ing Ramona High on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The varsity game will tip off at 7 p.m. n
the bulldogs are on the prowl for a last-second rebound to end the third quarter in an early-season matchup.
rhs junior guard Marco Cobian (5) looks to initiate the bulldogs’ offense, as Patriots’ center gabe Macias (15) defends the basket.
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The positions of cheer coordina-tor, cheer player agent, snack bar coordinator, snack bar purchaser and webmaster must be filled prior to the start of the season.
The organization reported that last year there were nearly 200 participants registered for football teams and cheer squads, and about 50 football and cheer coaches. They expect the number to be even greater this year.
Financial support for the league has been coming in, with a check for $5,000 received from Close5, an app that enables people to buy and sell items within five miles from their homes.
Applications for the board are needed by Feb. 20. email [email protected] or visit www.ramonapopwarner.com. n
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The ages-old tale of the King of Siam and the english schoolteacher is as vibrant today as it was when it first
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Richard Bermudez and Victoria Strong lead a cast of 25, the largest for a Welk production in more than five years. Josh Carr produces and directs.
The story is set in the 1860s, as a
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The story centers on the relationship between Anna and the king, with a few sidebars thrown in for good measure. one of the best songs in the play is “We Kiss in a Shadow,” sung by Tuptim, the king’s newest wife, and her lover, Lun Tha, played by michaela Leigh and Austin oducayen, respectively. The two
Victoria strong and richard bermudez in a scene from “the king and i” at the Welk theatre. Photo by ken JaCques PhotograPhy
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Bermudez and Strong were well chosen for their leading roles. There is a chemistry that sparks between the two adversaries. Also evident are the tensions between eastern and Western cultures that come to light when an english ambassador pays a visit to Siam.
“The King and I” is based on the novel “Anna and the King of Siam,” by margaret Landon. original choreography
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Finding your way out of career and life gridlock requires you to reset your internal GPS to Good — Present — Space.
Good: Focus on the positive and the good in your life. To help you get started, remind yourself where you have been and where you are heading by creating a diagram of your life arc. on a piece of paper, plot your career and life mile-stones from your twenties, thirties, for-ties, and beyond.
Reflect on past work and life experi-ences where you’ve been fulfilled and successful. What were you doing and with whom, and how were you being to create that success? When were you enjoying life the most? When were you having a positive impact on others? When were you feeling the most ful-filled?
This provides a visual snapshot of your career progression, focusing on the good. Viewed in its entirety these experiences create a compelling story about your accomplishments and the value you bring to an organization. Now, what do you want more of in the future? What’s your desired outcome for this year and the next? It could be a new challenge, improved work environment, more responsibility or learning a new skill.
With this in hand, starting today, talk positively about yourself, your current and past employers, and what you want in the future. This new habit is life- and career-affirming.
Present: Concentrate on the here and now and what you can impact in the present. Today is the only day that mat-ters. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to accomplish something. The more action you take today, the greater chance for results. Action creates satisfaction.
Identify one small step that you can do today that creates forward momen-
tum toward your desired outcome. To lock in this commitment, write it down and keep it in a visible location. This will make it real and increase the likelihood of making it happen.
once that is completed, identify another step and follow the same pat-tern. Completing a series of small com-mitments is manageable and will add up over time.
Space: Let go of burdens and baggage weighing you down. emotional energy is a precious commodity. To make room for the good, you need to let go of the bad. That may require you to forgive others as well as yourself. This should include any wrongs from previous employers. You may have a long list of what you would have done differently. But the truth is, the past is just that — the past. While it played a role in where you are today, it is not an indicator of the future, especially if you have a commitment to change. The release of this emotional energy will allow you to create space for the good you want to bring into your life. The past is history and no reflection of what you can do in the future.
Listen to your “good” inner voice. You have a good inner voice along with the not-so-good one. The latter will cast
doubt and distract you from acting on your commitments. The good one focus-es on your potential and prospects for achieving future success. When doubts creep into your mind, as they are bound to do, simply let them pass through and replace them with something that lifts your spirits. This could be a past success as noted on your life arc, or someone or something thing that brings a smile to your face.
Resetting your GPS shouldn’t be a solo mission — enlist help. Surround yourself with people who are positive, have a good attitude and want to help. While it may not be easy for you to ask for support, all you have to do is put yourself out there and allow others to assist you.
Getting out of career gridlock takes commitment, motivation and self-disci-pline. With some focused attention and a shift in attitude, you will open yourself up to opportunities and create situations that will ease and hopefully release your state of gridlock. n
Peter C. Diamond is the author of “Amplify Your Career and Life: 4 Steps to Evaluate, Assess and Move Forward.”
Is Your Career Stuck in Gridlock? Change your GPS
Restoration of Ramona Town Hall Moving Ahead
By Ruth Lepper ~ the journal
Plans are progressing, albeit slowly, for the restoration of the historic Ramona Town Hall. It will take approxi-mately $1.4 million to complete the project.
The work has been broken down into several stages, with an expected date of completion not until sometime in the next few years. Architectural plans and permit applications are ongoing. The board of trustees is working with an architect who specializes in historic buildings.
At the board’s Jan. 14 meeting, secre-tary/treasurer Sandee Salvatore reported an income of $4,132 from the annual Victorian Dinner in December. After expenses, the amount going into the coffers is $1,864.36. Attendance was down at the 2014 fundraiser, possibly due to the fact that the dinner was switched from a Saturday night to Friday night. The board voted to return to the Saturday schedule and set the next din-ner for Dec. 12, 2015.
In other business, the trustees approved raising the rent of the east and West Wings to $8 an hour, with a minimum of two hours. Currently, rent-ers are paying an hourly fee between $5 and $7. They also decided to hire janito-rial services that would include weekly cleaning of the restrooms and monthly
cleaning of the windows in the front of the hall.
The board will host a luncheon on march 7 to help generate funds and pledges from invited attendees. Honorary mayor Sharon Davis is plan-ning the event. A PowerPoint presenta-tion will be made on the history of Town Hall and the proposed plans for the restoration.
Ramona Town Hall was built in 1894, and deeded to the people of Ramona by Augustus and martha Barnett. Sections of the hall have been closed to the public after an arson fire in 1995 caused severe damage to the building.
The next meeting of the board of trustees is at 6 p.m. Feb. 18 at the hall, 729 Main St. Call 760-789-8696 or visit www.ramonatownhall.com. n
Sally Westbrook Joins TL & Associates
TL & Associates welcomes Realtor Sally Westbrook.
Westbrook has been in the real estate industry for 20-plus years. She began her career in the mortgage lending indus-try and moved into title and escrow. In addition, she was recently elected to be the 2014-15 Ramona Real estate Association president, following three years as the organization’s treasurer.
“I believe my background in the service side of the real estate business helps in giving buyers and sellers a more rounded explanation of the process, making them more comfort-able in their decision,” she says.
She is also an active com-munity volunteer, currently serving as first vice presi-dent for Ramona Chamber of Commerce.
Westbrook says she made the transition to TL & Associates to take advantage of the benefits of being associated with a locally
owned, independent brokerage that is centrally located in old Town Ramona. She sells homes throughout San Diego County and is a mobile notary.
Sally Westbrook may be reached at 760-525-4888 or at the TL & Associates offices at 780 Main St. n
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SERVICE CLUBSRamona Rotary Club Tues. at noon at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Craig Jung, 619-990-4469Kiwanis Club of Ramona Sat. at 7 is at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Walter Ainsley, 760-788-3601 Soroptimist International business meetings second Tues. at Casa Reveles, 724 Main St., and program meetings and potluck fourth Tues. at members’ homes. 760-789-1334
BUSINESS NETWORKINGBusiness Network Exchange (BNE Ramona) Thurs. buffet breakfast at 7 am at Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St. No meeting on 3rd Thurs. 760-788-1770 www.bneRamona.comRamona Valley Vineyard Association fourth Tues. at 6:30 pm at area locations. Elaine Lyttleton, 760-787-1102
SUPPORT GROUPSArt Therapy for Adults who suffer with depression and anxiety, Thurs. 10 am at St. Mary’s Church, 1010 10th St. No cost, transportation available. 760-440-0512CoDA (Co-Dependents Anonymous) Sat. 5:30-6:45 pm, Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. 760-755-8257Free Dinner & Bible Study Mon. 6 pm, Open Door Ministry, Grange Hall, 215 7th St. 760-788-4716McAlister Institute, North Rural TRC meetings 323 Hunter St. Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, CoDA (Co-Dependents Anonymous), Teen SPIKE group. 760-788-6520 Mood Disorder Support Group Fri. 10 am, 323 Hunter St. 760-788-6520Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meeting information, Van Reeder, 760-789-9129Parent Advocates Seeking Solutions parents and caregivers of children ages 15 and older with developmental disabilities, third Thurs. 7 pm except June, July, Aug. and Dec. St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd., Poway. 858-748-2594 www.powaypass.comPregnant & New Mother Support Group first and third Thurs. at
6:30 pm at Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic, 1530 Main St. Ste. 6. 760-789-7059Ramona Al Anon Serenity Wed. 6:30-7:30 pm, 760-788-6520. Serenity on Sat. 8:15-9:30 am, 760-505-9231. North Rural TRC, 323 Hunter St. Taking off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Thurs., Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Pl. 760-789-0238 www.tops.org
ORGANIZATIONSArriba Teen Center Tues.-Thurs. 3-6 pm at 1710 Montecito Rd. 760-788-6443 AWANA Club Wed. 6:30-8:30 pm Sept.-May at two Ramona churches to meet the spiritual needs of chil-dren age 4 through grade 12. 760-315-2323 www.ramonaawana.org Boys & Girls Club Ramona Branch sports, social and educational activities for Ramona youth at Collier Park, 622 E St. Snack pro-gram weekdays 4:25 pm. 760-789-8203 www.sdyouth.org. Boy Scouts of America Cub and Boy Scout units. Russ Christensen, 760-788-8180 [email protected] for a Better Ramona last Wed. 6 pm, Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. www.betterramona.netDouble D Rescue Ranch Senior Dog Meet & Greet 2330 Main St., Ste. C. Email [email protected]’s Daughters International, Bethel No. 178, Ramona first and third Tues. 7 pm at Ramona Masonic Lodge, 310 Ninth St. Pam Churness, 619-972-7113Out of the Box Players local plays and theater events at BBS
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Woman’s club: Ramona Woman’s Club will present a program about the Chinese New Year on Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. Literary Section meets Feb. 9 at 1; Card Party is Feb. 12 at 11:45; and the Ladybugs Garden Section will visit Collier Park Feb. 26 at 10. meetings are held at 524 main St. Call President Karen Stangl at 760-788-6116 or visit www.ramonawomansclub.com.
Garden club: Ramona Garden Club presents Dona martin, who will talk about propagating roses at the Feb. 11 meeting at noon at a new location, mountain View Community Church at 1191 meadowlark Wy. meetings are the second Wednesday, except July, August and December. Call 760-789-8774 or visit www.ramona gardenclub.com.
Historical Society: Ramona Pioneer Historical Society will meet Feb. 17 at 6:30 for a potluck in the Barnett Barn at 645 main St. The public is welcome. Those attending the potluck are asked to bring a main dish, salad or dessert for eight. Call 760-789-7644.
art Guild: Ramona Art Guild’s Feb. 18 demon-stration meeting will feature artist Renee Corwin at 7 p.m. A workshop with Corwin will be Feb. 21. Both events are at Ramona Library, 1275 main St. Call 760-787-1962 or visit www.ramonaart-guild.org.
Republican Women: Intermountain Republican Women Federated’s Feb. 24 buffet lunch meeting will be at 10:45 a.m. at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 main St. Check in and social time are at 10:15 a.m. The group welcomes members, spouses and guests from Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel and surrounding areas. Contact 760-788-6342 or [email protected].
San vicente valley club: The San Vicente Valley Club’s meeting Feb. 25 will feature a “Ramona’s Wine Women” theme. Luncheon meet-ings are held in the San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Rd., with reservations due by the Thursday before the meeting at the front desk or by calling maxine mcNamara at 760-788-6189. Check in at 11 a.m. Luncheons are open to the public. Visit www.sanvicentevalleyclub.org. n
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book gives support to alzheimer’s CaregiversA new interfaith book of
meditations includes a contri-bution from Ramona resident Jamie Tyrone, founder & Ceo of B.A.B.e.S., “Beating Alzheimer’s by embracing Science.”
“Seasons of Caring: meditations for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers” was written especially for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers, their families, friends, clergy, faith leaders and care professionals. It contains more than 140 original meditations from faith leaders and care specialists, representing a wide and diverse range of major religious traditions, including Baptist, Buddhist, Catholic, Jewish, Lutheran, methodist, muslim, Presbyterian, Sikh and Unitarian Universalist, many of whom are caregivers themselves. They speak from the perspective of their distinct faith traditions, yet are united in support of individuals and families
facing Alzheimer’s and dementia.“It can be a very isolating experi-
ence being a caregiver to a loved one with dementia,” said Tyrone. “By shar-ing our experiences with each other through our Alzheimer’s journey, we are no longer alone. There is more support needed than ever before for caregivers, and the kindness and understanding we choose to give each other is invaluable.”
Alzheimer’s affects 5.4 million people and 15.5 million caregivers in the U.S., and 44 million people and
more than 100 million caregivers worldwide. Recent independent research shows that it is the third-leading cause of death and the most expensive health condition in the U.S.
Proceeds from the book benefit the ClergyAgainstAlzhemer’s Network, a project of a multifaith national network of clergy, laity and faith organizations.
Visit www.seasonsofcaring.org. n
Wildland Fire Training Course Free to ResidentsA free one-day, in-depth
training course will teach the principles used by
firefighters in suppressing wildland fires and protecting structures in a wildland urban interface, thanks to a grant to the Ramona West end Fire Safe Council from the Ramona Com-munity Foundation.
“Wildland urban interface” is roughly defined as the zone where natural areas and development meet. It has gained increasing importance as more homes are being built in rural settings adjacent to public lands.
Participants will learn about fire behavior prediction and will apply this knowledge to the community’s topography, fuels, weather and fire-safe condition, including the construction of homes.
The training, which is geared
to homeowners and open to Ramona-area residents, will include a field trip to selected homes to do a site assessment on lessons learned, and there will be discussions about evacuation and survival tips.
The course is scheduled for Feb. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln.
Pre-registration is required, and lunch will be provided. Call Ann Baldridge at the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County at 619-562-0096 or email ann. [email protected].
The Ramona West end Fire Safe Council is offering the training in partnership with The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County, Bureau of Land management, U.S. Forest Service, and Resource Conservation District. n
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By David Sayen
You may be able to get help from your state to pay your medicare premiums. State-based medicare Sav-
ings Programs also may pay medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) deductibles, coinsurance and copayments.
If you have income from working, you may qualify for these programs even if your income is higher than the income limits listed below.
There are four kinds of medicare Savings Programs:
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program. Helps pay for your Part A and/or Part B premiums, deductibles, coinsurance and copayments.
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program. Helps pay your Part B premiums only.
Qualifying Individual (QI) Program. Helps pay your Part B premiums only. You must apply each year for QI benefits, and the applications are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to people who got QI benefits the previous year. (You can’t get QI benefits if you qualify for medicaid).
Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI) Program. Helps pay your Part A premiums only. You may
qualify for this program if you have a disability and are working.
The names of these programs and how they work may vary by state. If you qualify for a QmB, SLmB or QI program, you automatically qualify to get “extra Help” paying for your medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) plan.
If you answer yes to these questions, call your State medicaid office to see if you qualify for a medicare Savings Program:
Do you have, or are you eligible for, medicare Part A?
Is your income for 2014 at, or below, the income limits listed below?
Do you have limited resources, below the limits below?
The amounts that follow may increase in 2015. But it’s important to call or fill out an application if you think you could qualify for savings, even if your income or resources are higher than the amounts listed here.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program: Individual monthly income limit, $993.
married couple monthly income limit, $1,331.
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program: Individual monthly income limit, $1,187. married couple monthly income limit, $1,593.
Qualifying Individual (QI) Program: Individual monthly income limit, $1,333. married couple monthly income limit, $1,790.
Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI) Program: Individual monthly income limit, $3,975. married couple monthly income limit, $5,329.
Limits are slightly higher in Alaska and Hawaii. If you have income from work-ing, you may qualify for benefits even if your income is higher than the limits listed.
Resource limits for the QmB, SLmB and QI programs are $7,160 for one person and $10,750 for a married couple. Resource limits for the QDWI program are $4,000 for one person and $6,000 for a married couple.
Countable resources include money in a checking or savings account, stocks and bonds. They do not include your home, one car, a burial plot, up to $1,500 for burial expenses if you have put that money aside, furniture and other household and personal items. n
David Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Territories. Get answers to Medicare questions by calling 800-633-4227.
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PTA Wish listsTeachers spend their own
money to buy school supplies for their students, and Ramona elementary School teachers are no exception.
“It takes a very special person to wake up every day and work with the amount of children they are put in charge of,” says Ramona elementary PTA member maria Zabriskie. “They also put their lives at isk, if ever needed, and for that I am truly grateful. I know there are many other parents who feel the way I do. Believe me when I say, ‘Thank you, teachers.’”
Zabriskie suggests that resi-dents show their appreciation by helping with donations of school supplies — such as pencils, white and colored paper, colored pencils, crayons, glue sticks, tape, composition books and more — or donating $10 or more to purchase supplies.
Items may be dropped off between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the school, 415 eighth St.
A list of specific classroom needs is also posted on the Facebook page for FoRUS (Friends of Ramona Unified Schools). Visit www.facebook.com/groups/344664702368365 and search for “wish lists,” or call the school at 760- 787-4400. n
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Consumption of so-called “energy drinks” is on the increase, as people seek more get-up-and-go in their
daily lives. These popular beverages are sold at almost every convenience store, super market, gas station, and gym in town.
But do they really work? Well, yes and no.
Recent studies show that more than 50 percent of athletes use energy drinks during training and before competition, and they really do seem to improve athletic performance, according to a
four-year study carried out at Spain’s Camilo José
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increase jump height for
basketball players, muscle
force and power for
climbers and trained individu-
als, swimming speed for sprinter swimmers,
hit force and accuracy for volleyball players and the number of points
scored in tennis,” according to Juan Del Coso Garrigós, director of the exercise Physiology Lab and one of the authors of the study. “They also ran farther in team competitions, especially at higher intensities, which is related to sports performance.”
But, while overall sports performance is improved by 3 to 7 percent, energy drinks do not really provide more energy. The energizing “effect” that people experience is from the caffeine. So, except for the fact they might contain more caffeine, they have no more energy benefits than other soft drinks.
As for the other fancy ingredients on the label such carbohydrates, taurine, ginseng, and B vitamins, none produces any significant effect on physical or mental performance.
on the flip side, energy drinks also cause more frequent insomnia, nervousness and a higher level of stimulation even after competition — the same side effects typically found with other caffeinated drinks. n
Jim Evans is a 46-year veteran of the health and fitness industry and inter-nationally recognized fitness consultant. Readers can send their questions about health and fitness to Jim at [email protected].
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The choir is made up of 22 children from underprivileged countries in east Africa, who demon-strate their joy in the Lord through color-ful clothing, voices, pounding drums and dancing.
They will present a 90-minute program, “The Jericho Tour — moving Forward,” on Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. at Ramona Southern Baptist Church, 838 Hanson Ln.
The choir is part of Asante ministries (“Asante” means “thank you” in Swahili), an 11-year-old Christian organization that educates, feeds and provides health insurance for more than 2,000 chil-dren — mostly orphans — in Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. It was formed to say “thank you” to ministry sponsors, and has grown as a way for the children to express their appreciation of God, his
love, and the support shown to under-privileged children and families.
Admission is free. A love offering will be taken, and the group will sell CDs and African crafts before and after the concert.
Choir members are staying in host homes in Julian with families of Hillside Community Church, where they will perform Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.
Visit www.asanteministries.org. n
the asante Children’s Choir is scheduled to perform at ramona southern baptist Church. Photo Courtesy oF asante Ministries
Concert Association’s 30thSeason Continues
Felici Piano trio will perform Feb. 14.Photo Courtesy oF raMona ConCert assoCiation
By Annette Williams ~ the journal
It’s an anniversary season for Ramona Concert Association, as the organization continues its 30th year with outstanding musical perfor-mances.
The first two concerts of the season were very well received, and three more are still to come.
Internationally renowned Felici Piano Trio will appear Feb. 14, featur-ing American cellist Brian Schuldt, Belgian pianist Steven Vanhauwaert and German violinist Rebecca Hang.
Ramona High School Symphonic and Jazz bands will perform march 7. And the Raggle Taggle Celtic Band and dancers will take the stage march 21, presenting traditional music from england, Ireland and Scotland.
Concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at olive Peirce middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln. Individual tickets are $15, and season tickets are available. Call 760-789-7474 or visit www.ramona concerts.com. n
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