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A happy New Year!

Grant that I may bring no tear to any eye When this New Year in time shall end Let it be said I’ve played the friend, Have lived and loved and labored here, And made of it a happy year. ~ Edgar Guest

Ramona’s 2013 Year-End Review See Page 2

JANUARY 2014

Scouts Lend a Hand at San Diego Food Bank See Page 6

Dickens Era Celebrated at Town Hall Dinner See Page 30

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Ramona’s 2013 Year-End Review

Ramona Ambulatory Care Center dedication.

Photo by Darrel Kinney

what’s to come, let’s look at the year in review.

In early January, Tiffany Hearn participated in a 72-hour race, while her nine-year-old son Liam competed beside her during the last 24 hours.

Despite a sudden illness, they completed the race, proving their training and focus were up for the challenge.

On Jan. 5, Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club presented Reniejean Factor with the keys to a brand-new Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Photo by Tracy Rolling Jeep Wrangler at Jack Powell

By Tracy Rolling Jeep in Escondido as part of the club’s 50th anniversary. s we replace our 2013 calendars On Jan. 7, Cy Roseman, president with new ones, it’s fun to anticipate of Ramona Family Legacies and Wealth that 2014 will be our best year Management, was recognized out of yet! But before we look too far ahead at 650 individuals as Inspirational

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A group of local lawyers began volunteering the first Saturday of each month to field legal questions and offer guidance to community members at no charge, and Unicorn Books and Gift expanded into a larger retail space, only doors down from its original Main Street location.

Dianne Jacob began her sixth term as a San Diego County Supervisor, and Darrell Beck was elected president of the Ramona Municipal Water District Board of Directors.

United Parcel Service delivery driver Paul Brown dropped off his last package before retiring after 27 years, and the Ramona Chamber of Commerce installed a new board and announced Kim Lasley as Citizen of the Year, Pamo Valley Winery as Business of the Year, Ramona Rotary Club as Non-Profit of the year, and the late Ellie Whitcomb was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Every month, Ramona Rotary recognized and awarded students with certificates. The club also placed U.S. flags along Main Street on patriotic holidays.

Wildlife Research Institute greeted

almost a thousand guests during its 21st annual HawkWatch, and in February, Ramona Town Hall turned 119 years old.

Ramona High School (RHS) students jumped for joy when co-op office space Eleven Forty announced it will provide an art gallery for budding artists and hosted the group’s first of many art exhibitions.

Artistry In Hair Day Spa hosted its 10th Annual Locks of Love event, collecting more than 45 ponytails and almost $120 for children suffering from various forms of hair loss.

Ramona Wrestling Club won multiple awards during its mid-season championships, and on Feb. 23, the Friends of the Ramona Library hosted its second annual Trivia Bee, with top prizes going to Veronica Clark and Gayle Wright for the Ramona Real Estate Association; Cindy Galloway and Ray Cardona, Ramona Chamber of Commerce; and Maxine McNamara and Berna Robb, San Vicente Valley Club.

A pair of bald eagles built a nest in the area and started a family; they have been spotted overhead and in rural areas around town.

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cookie fundraiser, and local elementary school volunteers organized a footrace dubbed the Quadruple Crown Series.

Hans Hemkes of Ramona Martial Arts spearheaded a charitable Easter Egg Hunt with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society, and Ramona Rebels Elite cheer squad finished strong at the national competitions held in Las Vegas.

Intermountain Volunteer Fire Rescue Department celebrated 25 years of dedication to the backcountry, and Ace Hardware of Ramona celebrated its second anniversary.

On March 18, Palomar Health, in conjunction with Arch Health Partners, opened the Ramona Ambulatory Care Center, and teenager Joel Michell placed second in the Friends of the San Diego County Library essay contest.

Ramona Home Journal publishers Carol and Darrel Kinney welcomed granddaughter Melanie Rose Burnett,

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and Richardson Recycling hosted a smart energy information day along with a ribbon cutting for its new facility.

Juliana Stewart pursued her dreams and started a theater troupe, San Diego Charger Girls came out for the iTan reopening, and Lake Cuyamaca opened an all-American restaurant.

Also in March, the United States Marine Band, known as the Commandant’s Own, along with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, performed for students and faculty at RHS, and Soroptimist International hosted a Dr. Seuss Breakfast for Dinner fundraiser at Ramona Café, raising more than $1,500 for scholarships and other charitable projects.

With their theme, “Because you Gave, We can Give,” the Ramona Food and Clothes Closet celebrated its 30th anniversary and named Doris Stone a life member for her 20 years of volunteering.

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Ramona Airport was threatened with a closure as a result of sequestration, and Patrick Meskell of Edward Jones announced the financial-services firm was ranked No. 8 on Fortune magazine’s 2013 “100 Best Companies to Work for.”

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Ramona Rotary and Kiwanis clubs joined forces to put on the 6th annual Music Fest at Dos Picos County Park, and throughout the year the Kiwanis recognized local youngsters with scholarships and Student of the Month awards.

The Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic hosted its 19th annual Walk for Life fundraiser, and Pacific Hospitality Group purchased Warner Springs Ranch, unveiling plans to invest millions of dollars into revitalizing the property.

Artist Linda Churchill created the community’s second mural for the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project, while members of AWANA, a Bible-based youth organization, won big while representing Ramona during a San Diego competition.

Ramona Library hosted its second annual Authors Day, and Ramona Senior Manor, a new senior living facility, opened its doors.

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merce facilitated approximately 60 ribbon cuttings and Rainbow Riders Photo by Reed Settle PRCA Photographer welcomed 55 new members.

Flat Stanley visited Ramona Ramona Junior Fair Photo by Tiffany Pressler as part of first-grader Avalon during his graduation recuperated at Rancho Ballena French’s social studies project, ceremony at the Thoroughbreds after a lengthy and Century 21 Award opened U.S. Air Force cross-country ride. an office on Main Street.

Academy, and six Katie MacLeod and Joy In May, the San Vicente Valley Ramona Unified Bennett of Vagabond Yoga Club hosted its 31st annual School District helped the under-funded art Home and Winery Tour, and principals left their program at RHS by hosting a music enthusiasts attended the respective posts, fundraiser, and four World War 4th annual Bluegrass and Old either retiring or II veterans, Ken Dower, John West Fest. transferring to other Leap, Ed Haltrup and Pat Kallen, Despite a few high clouds, campuses or the district office. received an all-expense-paid trip aviation enthusiasts enjoyed the RHS students Nicholas to Washington, D.C., during the Wings of Freedom aircraft show, Escoto and Tyler Pavlick won Memorial Day weekend, where while Velocity Paintball Park the California 2013 Ford/AAA they were recognized for their hosted its annual Rebels versus Student Auto Skills Competition, military contributions.

Redcoats event. and resident Barry Betha In June, Ramona Senior Cowboys and cowgirls came competed in a new reality Center was applauded for from all over the country to witness the 33rd annual Ramona having perfected the art of slow- series called “72 Hours.”

The old Sizzler restaurant roasting ribs and chicken during Rodeo, and hundreds of resibecame Ramona Valley Grill, and its annual Rib Fest, and hundents, businesses and nonprofit Ransom Brothers Lumber and dreds of bicyclists rode through organizations marched down Supply partnered with Red Ramona as part of the Amgen Main Street during the second Brand fencing to support the Tour of California. annual parade.

RHS agricultural program.

Mountain Valley Academy Megan Buckley was named PONY Baseball recognized 2013 Ramona Rodeo Queen, and graduate Christopher Fabian players and teams for outwalked the “Long Blue Line” Patrick Tyre and his horse Bucky

standing sportsmanship during closing ceremonies, and CrossFit Brand X athletes placed 15 out of 29 competing teams during the Southern California CrossFit challenge.

Kiwanis organized the Bow Wow Pow Wow, and Ranger Doug Oliver celebrated National Day of the American Cowboy, collecting donations for the Ramona Pioneer Historical Society.

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The team brought five new wrestlers and two four-year wrestlers, and all of them placed. On Dec. 7, team members placed again at the Poway Challenge at Poway High School.

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Tryouts and player evaluations begin Jan. 13, practice starts the week of Jan. 20, and opening day for the season is Feb. 22.

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These seniors make up a great majority of the people who are receiving food from the local distribution centers and other community organizations that receive food from the San Diego Food Bank.

“My girls were most interested to learn that there are so many children — currently over 2,100 students in 32 schools in North County — that are receiving backpacks of food on Fridays to take home over the weekend so that they won’t go hungry,” said Drum.

The troop learned while on site that many of these children only ate one meal a day during the school week, which is provided through school lunch programs.

Without the backpacks, they often wouldn’t eat from lunchtime on Friday to lunchtime on Monday when they returned to Scouts sort fruit to be distributed throughout San Diego. school after the weekend.

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In July, the Rotary Club did it again and raised enough money to host a spectacular 21st annual fireworks show.

Patricia (Trish) Huston’s Hotshots poem was read at the Arizona memorial service honoring 19 Hotshots who perished in a wildfire, and local resident and District Attorney Daniel Lamborn shared how he is part of an organization that brings clean water to villages around the world.

Twelve-year-old Zachary Schiferl won multiple medals during a gymnastics and cheer competition, and El Michoacan Mexican Food Restaurant celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Eleven athletes from Ramona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/MMA earned 11 medals during the world championships, and volunteers from 4-H, FFA and Ramona Grange organized the annual Ramona Junior Fair just after the Chamber hosted the annual Ramona County Fair.

Students from Ramona Lutheran School joined long-time Ramona resident Annabelle Andrews in her efforts to help San Diego homeless by supplying sack lunches through a program called “Brown Baggers for Christ.”

The community mourned the loss of Paul Ransom, and in early September, local youth hosted a night of prayer.

Resident George Williams celebrated his 100th birthday, and Ramona native Amber Daniel joined the prestigious Blue Angels.

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widening San Vicente Road, San Diego Country Estates hosted its 11th annual car show and rock-n-roll event.

Majalet dancer Faith Jensen-Ismay joined Jill’s Dance Studio, and RHS graduate Angeline Minnocci traveled to Haiti to participate in humanitarian efforts after the devastating 2010 earthquake.

In October, Laurann Volk celebrated two milestones when her businesses Hurricane and Poway Fence turned 35 years old, and Economizers turned 25.

Little Caesars celebrated its second anniversary, and Jewelry World and Loan celebrated its 28th.

Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center moved to its “forever home” on Tin Cup Drive.

The Chamber brought back Oktoberfest, and Rotary members were thrilled to have Sen. Joel Anderson as a guest speaker.

Once again, Main Street was packed with trick-or-treaters during the Merchants Safe Trick-Or-Treat event, and Ramona Home Journal announced that Tom Stephen’s 535-pound pumpkin was the 2013 Pick of the Patch winner.

John Harris purchased Eiler Tire, and Woody Kirkman of W.T. Kirkman Lanterns was recognized as one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of tubular lanterns in North America.

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n agreement has been reached between the Ramona Municipal Water District Board of Directors and the district’s employees. While salary increases may not be known until the final budget is approved, a revised salary schedule was approved at the Dec. 10 meeting. It will be in effect from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014.

The board also adopted a memorandum of understanding that the same benefits, terms and conditions will apply to the unrepresented group of management, professional and confidential employees.

In addition, the board adopted a resolution that the district will cut back on its contributions to CalPERS for the employees. CalPERS is the California Public Employees Retirement System that is used by RMWD employees. Currently, RMWD takes care of 5 percent of the contributions, with the employees

contributing 3 percent. CalPERS contributions currently are at 8 percent for each employee.

Eventually, the employees will contribute the entire 8 percent. Beginning on Jan. 1, the district will pay 3.75 percent and the employee, 4.25 percent. The following year, on Jan. 1, 2015, the percentages will be 2.5 for the district and 5.5 by the employee. This will change again on Jan. 1, 2016, and Jan. 1, 2017.

Other business included the board recognizing three longtime employees who are retiring: Saul Villagomez, with 32 years; Kevin Skahan, 29 years; and Angel Yanez, 25 years.

In other action, the board set Jan. 14 as the date for a public hearing for the adoption of the California Fire Code of 2013 and the International Fire Code of 2012. It will begin at 2 p.m. in the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. n

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ifelong Ramona resident and 2007 Ramona High School graduate Karla Pinkerton (also known as Daisy, K.C. or Dixie) has been working her way through college as a waitress and bartender for D’Carlos Restaurant.

In December, Karla graduated from California State University, San Marcos, with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies, and she plans to begin her student teaching cohort in January of next year.

“I started working at D’Carlos in June of 2007, right out of high school,” said Pinkerton. “One of the gals that was working there saw my application and referred me. I called three times prior to the interview because I had forgot what time to come in!”

Pinkerton credits her position at the restaurant for paying off all her college tuition and books, as well as purchasing her first car.

“My goodness, this job has allowed me do everything that I have wanted to do,” she said. “I even met my husband at work! What a blessing it has been to me.”

D’Carlos patrons often ask Pinkerton why she is so happy?

Pinkerton responds, “Life is good,” a quote that her regular customer Mr. Baker lives by.

“Mr. Baker never leaves without making us girls guess the numbers on the dollar bill or asking what number he is thinking of. That is followed by the couple dollars he proudly puts in our hand as he hugs us,” she said.

“When my husband, Cory, and I moved into our first home, we truly had nothing. Mrs. Baker offered to go through her things and see what she had for us. She came back to D’Carlos with beautifully wrapped boxes containing plates, glasses, kitchen towels, silverware and placemats!”

Over the years, Pinkerton has gotten to know several of the weekly regulars who stop by the restaurant.

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When Pinkerton started the position more than six years ago, she never expected to gain such loving relationships with so many people.

“I greatly appreciate the relationships I have made over the years. Ramona has been a wonderful place to grow up.

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The Valley and Beyond. . .

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Recent sightings of a black bear on Palomar Mountain are indeed a rare occurrence, and it prompts interesting conversation.

Palomar Mountain State Park Ranger Jessica Murany posted information concerning the species that is prevalent in the northern part of the state, but not here.

She said it has been a while since they roamed these parts.

In fact, Murany recalled a newspaper article that reported the last of the backcountry bears was shot by a Ramona farmer.

She couldn’t remember the year, but the story indicated that

the animal was foraging following a fire in Cuyamaca. He apparently spotted food the farmer set aside for his livestock.

But this year there’s been a change in the situation. “This may be premature to inform you about a local creature without photographic evidence, however I thought I would give the community a heads-up. We have received half a dozen reports since summer of a bear,” she posted.

“This was to be expected after all of the fires up north that a bear would end up here in our forest. All visitors who reported seeing a black bear swore that they knew what a bear looks like.”

She said the latest report

three weeks ago was of a lightbrown bear, a little on the small side, which may mean it’s a juvenile.

“We do not have tracks or other evidence to make these reports concrete,” she said. “One thing I would like to share is if this is true, then we may have the only reported black bear in Southern California, south of San Jacinto.”

Murany agreed it was exciting news to have this species reintroduced in a San Diego County forest. “People ask us all of the time why we do not have bears up here,” she said.

In the event that bears are returning to the area, she urges

people to keep the bear wild. In other words, don’t try to make them pets.

“Black bears are very dexterous,” she commented. “So start going around your property and bear-proof it. We do not want this bear to become dependent on food from people. As soon as the black bear learns that it has easy access to food, such as a trash can, it will become dependent on that food source.

“Just one simple opportunity will create a problem for both species — us and the bear.”

Checking back with the ranger’s office, I asked if there was any concern about the numbers of mountain lions and coyotes in

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Focus on Fitness Make Your Exercise Resolution a Reality in Just 30 Days

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ne of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to exercise more. After all, exercise boosts energy, helps control weight, tones muscles, improves mood, improves sleep, relieves stress, improves circulation, reduces blood pressure, helps combat illness and disease and, well, overall it’s pretty good for you.Yet, despite all the good things exercise does for you, most people find it difficult to get started and even more difficult to keep it up.

But the new year presents a simple solution to help you start — and keep — your exercise resolution this year.

You see, this is the time of year when local retailers and businesses are giving away their 2014 calendars. Sometimes you accept them because you need a good calendar to post in your kitchen or home office.

Sometimes you graciously refuse them because you don’t want commercial advertising posted

in your home, even though you might personally like the merchant or business.

This year, whether you need the calendar or not, accept it with enthusiasm, because it will help you succeed with your resolution to exercise. In fact, ask for the biggest calendar they have — the one with the biggest boxes for each day — and display it in a prominent place in your home where you will readily see it every day. Don’t worry about what it looks like. Instead, think about what it is going to do for you.

On Jan. 1, 2014 — no, let’s start on Jan. 2, so New Year’s activities don’t get in the way — begin your exercise program. It doesn’t matter whether it’s yoga, aerobics, walking, jogging, tai chi, Pilates, weight training, kettle bells, Cross-Fit, swimming, jumping rope, calisthenics, or any other form of exercise you like.

You can do it in the local gym or in the comfort of your own

home. The idea is to do some physical exercise daily. (Sorry, work doesn’t count, because even though work might be hard, it is not exercise.)

Your exercise regimen doesn’t have to be long, and it doesn’t have to be at any particular place or time of day, but it should be at least 20 minutes every day. There are 168 hours in every week, and if you exercise just 20 minutes a day, that still leaves you more than 165 hours to do everything else in life that is important to you. How long you work out and the time of day (or night) you work out are not as important as how consistently you work out. That’s why you need the calendar.

Every day after you complete your exercise routine (remember, at least 20 minutes), mark a big X in the calendar box for that day. The first few days are always the most difficult, because it isn’t a habit yet. But as you continue recording X’s on your calendar,

you will become excited about continuing your streak of X’s.

And, when you start seeing the physical results of your regimen, you will be even more excited.

After you have completed one full month of exercise — and a month of consecutive X’s — you will have established a healthy habit, and you won’t need the calendar anymore. You can take it down if you want or leave it up as a testimonial and a growing reminder of your discipline and success.

Regular exercise will have become a part of your everyday life, and it will change your life in very positive ways.

Have a healthy and happy New Year! n Jim Evans is a 46-year veteran of the health and fitness industry and internationally recognized fitness consultant. Readers can send their questions about health and fitness to Jim at pacsd@aol.com.

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• Scrubbing skin: Dermatologists say the skin naturally sheds dead cells, so for most people it is unnecessary to use harsh exfoliants or scouring pads to rid the skin of dead cells.

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• Popping pimples: Both women and men are guilty of popping pimples. It can be quite difficult to resist popping a pimple that has sprouted in the middle of your face, but doing so can cause irritation and spread bacteria, and you may

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ord’s Mustang zoomed into a highly competitive period, when the company targeted race tracks to prove its supremacy. During this time and in several departments, designers and engine builders were dispatched to conquer Ferrari, to outperform Indy’s Offenhauser engine and throttle its Detroit automaker rivals with a strong “pony” car in the Trans-American series.

Reliving some of that fabulous past this year, Ford will celebrate the car’s 50th anniversary, and reminiscent of 1964, it will introduce an innovative model. First big change in nine years.

Back in 1962, Ford test ran the prototype with Formula One and Indy driver Dan Gurney turning swift laps in the United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen.

They also turned heads the same year when their especially built GT40 beat Ferrari at Le Mans. Innovative Carroll Shelby jazzed up the engine and then enlisted powerhouse driving teams to do the rest for four straight years.

Shelby’s success at Le Mans in his own Cobras, and again with the GT40, was not about technology, but being crafty.

He replaced the 289 c.i. GT40 engine with the same big block 427 V8 he used in his Cobras.

They took out after the Offenhauser domain at Indy with a Lotus, powered by a Cosworth V8, and grabbed the 500 checkered flag six times.

Their stock car even picked up three Daytona 500 trophies in the mid-1960s.

But the Mustang became something special. It was a car the public could buy, and the race track offered assurances.

And the big crowds came.

Initially based on the compact Falcon platform, it would become the automaker’s most successful launch since the Model A. Executive stylist John Najjar Ferzely, a fan of the World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane, suggested the name.

Again, Shelby played an early role and beefed up the horsepower, and driver Jerry Titus did the rest for three seasons against meager foes. In 1970, competi-

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Team Camaro Z28, driven by Jim Hall, Ed Leslie and Vic Elford.

Plymouth hired All American Racers for their team of Gurney and Swede Savage. Dodge used Ray Caldwell’s Autodynamics team, with Sam Posey and occasionally Tony Adamowicz.

Titus ran the Pontiac Team Firebird, and Penske Racing ran the effort for AMC Javelin, with Mark Donohue.

Ford’s factory team, run

by NASCAR’s Bud Moore Engineering, had Parnelli Jones and George Follmer at the controls.

The battles were fierce, and when it was all over, Mustang was on top, scoring six victories, five at the skilled hands of Jones.

Ford unveiled its “next generation” 2015 Mustang last month in Dearborn, Los Angeles, New York, Barcelona, Sydney, Australia, and Shanghai. No need to find a race track this time. n

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ON MEMORY’S BACK TRAIL The Land and Cattle Empire of George Sawday

By Darrell Beck

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ondon merchant Fredrick Richard Sawday (1849-1931) came to the Julian countryside about 1877-79, with his new bride, Sarah Holmes (Good), where they took up 320 acres in the Cuyamaca Mountains about eight miles from Julian at a place called the “Cosmit.”

About 1881, they moved to a small valley on the old stage road to Julian known as “The Ballena” (Spanish for “the whale”), later called Witch Creek, where several other families from England had settled. As a

matter of fact, there were so many English settlers there in the early days it was called “New London” by some for a number of years.

There he built and opened a general merchandise store and stage station. Soon, the family grew to include children George, Fred, Ewart, Charlotte (Mrs. Robert Page), Charles, Kessen, Orley and Bessie (Mrs. Merrill Baldwin).

Columnist Larry Freeman of the San Diego Union reported May 13, 1962, that their eldest son, George, remembered seeing “great piles of sheep hides and wool, and honey and apples from Palomar,” at his father’s

“new stage station.” Apparently there was a good trade at the station, so as Sawday prospered, he decided to leave the mountain region and return to England, where he stayed for a year.

Upon his return to Ballena the

of Australia, was running sheep in the Laguna Mountains during the summer months and often visited or stayed at the Sawday ranch. George and Emily were married in 1904, and took up residence at the old Sawday place at Witch Creek, after Fredrick moved his merchandise business to Ensenada, Baja California.

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Meanwhile, young George met Emily Elizabeth Crouch, whose father, Herbert Crouch

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Ranch at the edge of the desert and grazed 500 head of cattle.

Thus began the saga of George Sawday and his land and cattle empire.

For nearly half a century, Sawday built and managed one of the Southwest’s great cattle empires, purchasing or leasing large tracts of land that stretched east from San Felipe on the desert’s edge, south to the Laguna Mountains, north to Warner Ranch and west to the Penasquitos and Rose Canyon.

Some cowhands swore they could drive cattle from the Riverside County line all the way to Mexico on land owned or leased by Sawday.

He eventually became a partner with Oliver V. Sexson, later becoming Sawday and Sexson Inc., grazing on or controlling at one time more than 200,000 acres, including leasing the 50,000-acre Warner Ranch and 20,000-acre Guejito Ranch, as well as owning the Los Penasquitos Ranch, Rose Canyon, Crouch Meadows, George Cameron Ranch and the Coogan Ranch in Pine Valley, in addition to Cuyamaca, San Felipe, Corte Madera and the Witch Creek home ranch, among others.

But the Warner Ranch may have been the most significant grazing land he controlled. He had cattle shipped by rail from Arizona to Temecula, where cowhands were able to drive them across the hills and trails to Warner Ranch. There, they were fattened for market and then driven back to the railhead at Temecula for shipment to the marketplace. These drives were probably the last old-time cattle drives in the southland, as settlers were taking up the land and crowding out the open trails with barbwire.

George Sawday was a highly respected man whose word was his contract. His vision and courage, coupled with wife Emily’s practical advice and counsel, led to the great success of a cattle enterprise that still endures with their descendants.

Emily Sawday was founder and first president of the Intermountain Republican Women Federated, and shared in the formation of the San Diego County Cowbelles, an auxiliary of the California Cattlemen’s Association. George and Emily raised two daughters at the Witch Creek ranch — Lucy Sawday Cumming and Mary Sawday (Tellam) Starr — whose families have carried on the Sawday ranching tradition.

Many years ago, the sisters recalled those memorable times.

“Gone are the days of the See The Land and Cattle Empire of George Sawday continued on page 29 JANUARY 2014

Ramona’s 2013 Year-End Review

Bad Beauty Habits

Continued from page 8

The Ramona Concert Association concert series returned, and mortgage loan officer Shelly Heimer launched a boot campaign benefiting Wounded Warriors.

Members of the Back Country Quilters created quilts for RHS’ Tom’s Club and put on an annual quilt show, and St. Mary’s in-the-Valley hosted its annual Fall Bazaar.

October 25 marked 10 years since the start of the Cedar Fire.

The Ramona Community

Foundation selected grant recipients, and the Committee For a Better Ramona was busy throughout the year, creating an assortment of polls about issues that could affect the community as a whole.

Olive Peirce Middle School (OPMS) wrestlers placed second in Southern California Championships, and the famous Rainbow Riders retired after 27 years.

Ramona wineries were invited to showcase their award-

winning varietals at events throughout San Diego, including the Boys and Girls Club Rhythm and Vine Benefit and the San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards in late October.

Ramona and Julian Journal writers earned 14 awards from the San Diego Press Club, and Journal neighbors, the Congregational Children’s Center, selected Mindy Tretera as See Ramona’s 2013 Year-End Review continued on page 35

using a dirty brush near the eyes or nasal passages. Aim to wash cosmetic tools at least once a week if you wear makeup every day.

• Layering products: You may have a relative beauty arsenal tucked into your medicine cabinet, but while these products may work well on their own, there is no way to know how they will interact. Less is more when using different beauty serums. Experiment with each item separately to gauge skin reaction and if an allergy is present.

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• Poor washing habits: Some women fall into bed at night without washing makeup from their faces. While this is all right once in a while, it may lead to irritation or blemishes over time.

Surprisingly, too much washing of the face can be just as bad, especially if you are soaping up in the morning as well. You could be stripping your face of helpful oils at the start of the day, when skin needs added protection from the elements.

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Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the wine, scraping up the bits of good stuff (fond) on the bottom of the pan.

Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano and allspice or pumpkin pie spice and a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Put the skillet back on the heat and bring to a low simmer. Let the sauce simmer while you prepare the bechamel.

Bechamel or White Ragu Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons flour 3 cups warm whole milk Pinch of nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter is melted, whisk in the flour.

Then slowly whisk in the warm milk.

Continue whisking until your milk comes to a simmer and begins to thicken. Turn the heat down to prevent burning the sauce and continue whisking until the sauce thickens.

Stir in the pinch of fresh grated nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper.

You will want this bechamel (white ragu) thicker than a bechamel that you might toss with pasta. So if it feels heavy or thick that’s OK. It’s perfect for the lasagna.

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Be sure to save a cup of sugo for the top of the lasagna.

Sprinkle the lasagna with the remaining cheese, cover with foil and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the sides are bubbly.

Raise the heat to 400 degrees Remove the foil and cook the lasagna until the

top is toasty and cheese is golden brown, another 10 minutes or so. You may wish to put it under the broiler for extra color.

Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This will allow the bechamel and cheese to firm for slicing.

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pasta is the best indication of doneness, and in this case, it should be too hard to eat, but soft enough that you can taste the dough.

STEP TWO. Add the semi-cooked pasta to a pan sauce. Using a slotted spoon (for shaped pasta) or tongs (for spaghetti), remove the partially cooked pasta from the water, reserving the water for later use. Add the pasta to the pan of sauce.

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Add the macaroni and the reserved pasta water to the saucepan and stir to combine. (It will look very loose, but the pasta will suck up a lot of the sauce as it bakes.) Season to taste with salt if needed.

Gently fold in the bacon and 3/4 of the sliced scallions. Pour into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.

Toss the bread crumbs with the reserved bacon-fat mixture and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until the cheese is bubbly and the bread crumbs are lightly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Garnish with the remaining scallions and serve. n

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water. Set aside.

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Is Your Chimney a Potential Powder Keg?

By Jim Evans

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f you are like most people, you take your chimney for granted.You build a nice cozy fire in the fireplace a few times a year, the smoke goes up the chimney like it’s supposed to, and all is well.

You don’t think about the fact that the smoke from every fire — together with unburned wood particles, water vapor, gases, hydrocarbon, tar fog and various minerals — creates a dangerous residue that sticks to the inner walls of the chimney.

That residue is called creosote, and if you don’t clean it out regularly, it may cause a serious chimney fire that can damage or destroy your home. Or worse, it can be fatal.

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Sometimes it burns very slowly, and you won’t even know what’s happening until it’s too late. In other words, it’s dangerous stuff!

Creosote is usually black or brown in color. It can be crusty, gummy, drippy and sticky, shiny and hardened, or all the above.

When a chimney fire occurs in a traditional masonry chimney, it can have the intensity of a blast furnace with high temperatures sometimes greater than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit that can melt mortar, crack tiles, cause liners to collapse and damage the outer masonry material. The thicker the creosote, the hotter the fire, and this usually leads to thermal shock. This, in turn, causes tiles to crack and mortar to be displaced, which provides a conduit for flames to reach the combustible wood frame of the house.

This is big trouble.

And, if your chimney is clogged with creosote or other debris (nesting materials from birds and squirrels, for example), it can also cause carbon monoxide (the silent killer) and other toxic gases to back up into your home. Hundreds of people die in the U.S. every year from carbon monoxide poisoning, but most people usually don’t associate their chimney as a possible source of carbon monoxide danger.

Chimney sweepers Danny Wrightsman, left, and Photos by Jim Evans Ronnie Scull.

More than 30 percent of homes in the U.S. currently use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as their primary heat sources — probably more in Ramona and its neighboring communities of Wynola, Santa Ysabel and Julian.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) estimates that 26,000 fires are caused annually because of fireplaces and chimneys, with property losses of more than $120 million and at least 10 deaths every year.

What to do about it? Simple. Clean your chimney!

But don’t try to do it yourself. It’s not a job for a handyman, either. This is a job for a professional chimney sweep, because there are all kinds of things to consider, such as cracks, deterioration, airflow, draft control, creosote buildup, and many other items that must be checked, cleaned and considered to ensure a safe fireplace and chimney.

It can also be very messy.

In Ramona, chimney sweeping is often performed by two-man teams from the Pott Belly Shop at 885 Main St. One team member climbs on the roof and inserts a long-handled brush that looks like a giant bottle cleaner down the chimney while a second team member cleans from the fireplace level and quickly vacuums up debris with a very large wet/dry vac.

The shop is probably better known to most residents for its large selection of fireplaces, freestanding stoves, gas log sets, fireplace tools, teapots and steamers, but chimney sweeping has become a vital part of its operations as more and more people are realizing the danger of not having their chimney cleaned regularly.

“We typically recommend that a chimney be cleaned about every two years for the average home,” says chimney sweeper Ronnie Scull.

“However, a lot depends on the kind of wood you are burning and how often. If you are burning at least a cord of wood each year, then a cleaning once every couple of years is usually fine.”

“However, if you are burning a lot of pine, your chimney should be cleaned more often,” explains Scull. “At least once a year or more, because it promotes creosote buildup more quickly. The same goes for some commercial wood substitutes.

They might be cleaner than wood and burn longer in some cases, but they contain waxes and oils that can increase creosote buildup. The best way to minimize creosote is to burn only clean, dry wood whenever you can.”

Scull also recommends Dry Creosote Reducer, a powdered concentrate that can be sprinkled on a fire in its early stages to reduce creosote buildup.

“Our customers seem to get pretty good results with it,” he says. “You just spread it on the fire and maintain the fire for at least 30 minutes. It can’t be overused.”

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Financial Focus Submitted by Patrick Meskell

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Financial Resolutions for the New Year

bout 45 percent of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions, according to a survey from the University of Scranton. But the same survey shows that only 8 percent of us actually keep our resolutions. Perhaps this low success rate isn’t such a tragedy when our resolutions involve things like losing a little weight or learning a foreign language.

But when we make financial resolutions — resolutions that, if achieved, could significantly help us in our pursuit of our important long-term goals — it’s clearly worthwhile to make every effort to follow through.

So, what sorts of financial resolutions might you consider?

Here are a few possibilities: • Boost your contributions to your retirement plans. Each year, try to put in a little more to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plans. These tax-advantaged accounts are good options for your retirement savings strategy.

• Reduce your debts. It’s not always easy to reduce your debts, but make it a goal to finish 2014 with a smaller debt load than you had going into the new year. The lower your monthly debt payments, the more money you’ll have to invest for retirement, college for your children (or grandchildren) and other important objectives.

• Build your emergency fund. Work on building an “emergency fund” containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, with the money held in a liquid account that offers a

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high degree of preservation of principal. Without such a fund, you might be forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for emergencies, such as a new furnace, a major car repair, and so on. You might not be able to finish creating your emergency fund in one year, but contribute as much as you can afford.

• Plan for your protection needs. If you don’t already have the proper amounts of life and disability insurance in place, put it on your “to do” list for 2014.

Also, if you haven’t taken steps to protect yourself from the considerable costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay, consult with your financial professional, who can suggest the appropriate protection or investment vehicles. You may never need such care, but that’s a chance you may not want to take — and the longer

you wait, the more expensive your protection options may become.

• Don’t overreact to market volatility. Too many people head to the investment “sidelines” during market downturns. But if you’re not invested, then you miss any potential market gains — and the biggest gains are often realized at the early stages of the rally.

• Focus on the long term.

You can probably check your investment balance online, which means you can do it every day, or even several times a day — but should you? If you’re following a strategy that’s appropriate for your needs, goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, you’re already doing what you should be doing in the long run. So there’s no need to stress yourself over the shortterm movements that show up in your investment statements.

Do whatever you can to turn these New Year’s resolutions into realities. Your efforts could pay off well beyond 2014. n Patrick Meskell is a financial advisor for Edward Jones. He can be reached at 760-787-1113.

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The only meal programs serving seniors and the homebound in Ramona are from the Ramona Senior Center.

The Center is funded by community donations and the County of San Diego Aging Independence Services and is not affiliated with Meals on Wheels or other organizations.

Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. All area residents are invited. Menu is subject to change without notice.

Menu is also available at www.ramonaseniorcenter.com.

Suggested lunch donation for seniors and homebound, $4. Non-senior lunch guest, $6.

Senior transportation fee, $1 each way.

Please call 760-789-0440 in advance for lunch reservations.

Ramona Senior Center is located in the Ramona Community Center at 434 Aqua Lane.

DIRECTORY These religious communities invite you to join them in their services.

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Community/Senior Center Activities Ramona Community Center, open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 434 Aqua Ln., offers many activities to enhance the lives of those age 60 and over, including books, computers, chess, checkers and playing cards to use daily. Come early or stay after lunch — there’s something to enjoy every day of the week! Check out the new website at www.ramonaseniorcenter.com.

The Center will be closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. Every Monday: Exercise 9 am; Lace/Crochet Class 9 am First Monday: Ramona Ramblers 1 pm — for travel opportunities, call 760-788-0331 Third Monday: Nutrition Advisory 1 pm Fourth Monday: PEF Board Mtg. 1 pm

Every Tuesday: Walking 8 am; Quilting 9 am; Yoga 9 am; Computer Class 10:30 am First & Third Tuesday: Writing Group 1 pm Third Tuesday: Legal Assistance by appointment, call 858-565-1392 ext. 208 Every Wednesday: Exercise 9 am; Pinochle 9 am; Bridge 12:30 pm Third Wednesday: Alzheimer’s Support 10 am Every Thursday: Machine Embroidery Class 9 am; Bingo 1 pm Every Friday: Exercise 9 am; Pinochle 9 am; Seniors Empowering Seniors 10 am; Pokeno 1 pm Third Friday: Birthday Lunch; Free Public Movie Night 5 pm Fourth Friday: PEF Board Meeting 1 pm JANUARY 2014

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New Year’s resolution is,“A promise you make to yourself to start doing something good or stop doing something bad on the first day of the year,” according to the Cambridge Dictionary.

Sometimes it can mean more than one such promise.

Most people don’t usually keep their resolutions. In fact, studies have shown that 88 percent won’t keep them.

Resolutions themselves seem to be changing, too. In fact, a majority don’t even make them anymore, and if they do, they are succinct and focused.

Even so, it’s always a positive way to start the new year — kind of like a goal to help give you some direction for the future, whether you succeed or not.

Let’s see what people around town are resolving for the new year:

Glenda McCarthy, Ramona: “Exercise more, lose weight and stay healthy!

What’s new?”

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Janet Birdsall, Julian: “I’ve suffered some personal losses in the past few years. It’s time to read my Bible more and get closer to Jesus.”

Ramona Concert Association’s 29th season is under way, with exciting musical performers guaranteed to delight audiences.

Doug Mattocks, an American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame member, will appear Jan. 25. He is considered a master of the three major styles of American popular banjo and has led a Dixieland band, appeared at the Grand Ole Opry, and performed for Disney for 25 years. He offers a program filled with humor, education, history and sublime musicianship.

Rounding out the season, Ramona High School Symphonic Band and Advanced Jazz Band will perform March 8, and the San Diego Concert Band will appear April 5.

Concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Olive Peirce

Banjo master Doug Mattocks will appear in concert Jan. 25.

Photo Courtesy of Ramona Concert Association

Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children and students. Call 760-789-7474 or visit www.ramonaconcerts.com. n

Garrett Palensky, Ramona: “Try new things.”

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David Gillian, Ramona: “I’m in a wheelchair, and I will urge doctors to examine their patients more carefully before diagnosing something.”

Susan Hunter, Ramona: “Get my Chevy Nova back on the road. It’s been in the shop for a while, and I’m anxious to get back behind the wheel.”

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Rene Naney, Escondido: “Continue to serve God and serve others as part of Victory Outreach.”

~~~~ Anthony Fanning, Ramona: “Get out of debt. What can I say? It’s been tough the last few years, but it’s time to forge ahead.”

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To resolve or not to resolve, that is the question. What will your resolution be for 2014 — or not? n Anthony Fanning Photos by Jim Evans

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Annette Williams Phone: 760-788-8148 Fax: 760-788-8413 Email: News@RamonaJournal.com SCHEDULED AND ONGOING EVENTS Ramona Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner & Awards Banquet Jan. 12 at 5 pm at San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Rd. $49. RSVP by Jan. 6 to 760-789-1311.

Certified Farmers’ Market Saturday from 9-1 at 1855 Main St. 760-788-1924 Dos Picos County Park at 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd. Hikes, camping, science and nature walks and free Saturday events.

760-789-2220 kyle.icke@sdcounty.ca.gov Fun Riders Bike Club & Road Club meets Wednesday and Friday. 760-271-1251 www.ramonafunriders.org Guy B. Woodward Museum tours Thursday and Friday 1-3; Saturday and Sunday 1-4; and by appointment at 645 Main St. 760-789-7644 Ramona Library activities and enrichment programs Mon.-Sat. at 1275 Main St. Library Book Store open 10-4 Mon.-Sat., with sales the third Saturday. 760-788-5270

Ramona Ramblers Senior Travel Club first Monday at 1 pm at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-789-0440 San Diego Outback 4x4 Club second Wednesday at 7 pm upstairs at 310 Ninth St. promotes responsible off-road use on public lands. 760-789-8294 Teen Creative Writing Thursday at 4 at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. 760-788-5270 Palomar Health free and low-cost health education classes and screenings.

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ring the beauty of California’s annual wildflowers into your garden by planting them from seed.

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The experienced garden guru recommends our state flower, California poppy (Eschscholzia Californica). According to legend, when Spanish explorers sailed along the coast, they saw these

bright orange poppies blooming on the hillsides and mistook them for fire.

Elegant Clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata) grows quickly to about two feet tall and makes stalks of deep pink, rose or coral flowers in mid- to late spring.

This Clarkia tolerates clay and is a favorite of hummingbirds.

Desert Canterbury bells (phacelia campanularia) blooms a deep, clear blue in spring and is the perfect foil to yellow, orange or pink flowers. This upright annual grows one to two feet tall and two feet wide. Visit the desert in a good bloom year

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and you’ll see this variety’s flowers blanketing the desert floor.

All of these wildflowers should be planted from seed now, in full sun, onto soil that has been raked smooth but not otherwise amended. Once plants have several sets of leaves, cut

back on water. Occasional irrigation prolongs bloom, but these are all annuals, so they will fade at the end of their season. Don’t worry, as there is a good chance they will reseed. n

The Land and Cattle Empire of George Sawday Continued from page 16

cattle drives, giving way to hauling in huge long-distance trucks,” said Lucy. “And gone are the days when cattle could be sold from fertile range, instead of being fattened in feed lots. Modern technology, fortunately, has not yet devised methods of working cattle without cowboys or horses.”

Mary added, “Men were measured by what they really were and not so much by superficial. Life did not move so rapidly, but it moved more deeply . . . With the added speed of living has gone practically all of the romance of earlier years.”

Today, the original Sawday pioneers have departed this life. The small home that George Sawday built at Witch Creek on the old trail to Julian is a familiar landmark and has been added to many times.

The green house with white trim is now a magnificent two-story ranch home on Highway 78, surrounded by outbuildings, corrals and a barn. Here, Bill and Betty Ann (Cumming) Tulloch reside and carry on ranching.

The Tullochs’ daughter Janet lives nearby and raises sheep and son Ben operates a ranch near Pine Valley. n

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amona Town Hall was decked out in the style of the 1890s for a special Christmas dinner last month.

The benefit for Town Hall was hosted by the Town Hall Board of Trustees and Honorary Mayor Sharon Davis.

“The event was a huge success,” said Davis, noting that Dickens villages on display from the private collection of Richard Gerow Pitchford Jr. were a well-received addition to the “Dickens of a Christmas” theme.

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were decorated in a winter wonderland 1894 theme, with emphasis on Charles Dickens,” she explained.

Along with the Dickens-era ambiance, guests enjoyed food, wine and entertainment.

The first custom bottle of Ramona Town Hall Wine was presented to Trustee President Woody Kirkman by John and Shirley Schwaesdall.

The wine will become a source of funding, Davis said, adding, “A portion of each bottle sold will go back to Town Hall.” n

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Jeff LeClair, winner of best male costume, with wife, Jamie LeClair.

Phil Parker, great-greatgrandson of Ramona Town Hall donor Augustus Barnett, and his wife, Clare Parker, winner of best female costume.

Carolers sing, “Deck Town Hall with Boughs of Holly.”

Jim and Sandee Hurlburt donated $1,000 to the Town Hall restoration fund.

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Woman’s Club Ramona Woman’s Club welcomes Debbie DeGarmo, who will speak about senior pets for seniors at the Jan. 2 meeting at 1 p.m. Card Party is Jan. 9 at 11:45 a.m. Literary Section is Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Ladybugs Garden Section will meet Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. for a field trip to Walter Andersen Nursery in Poway.

Meetings are held at 524 Main St. Call President Jill McKenzie at 760-789-3596 or visit www.ramonawomansclub.com.

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Portrait painter Renee Corwin will be the guest artist at Ramona Art Guild’s Jan. 15 meeting at 7 p.m. at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Corwin will also lead a workshop Jan. 18 at the library.

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Republican Women Intermountain Republican Women Federated will meet Jan. 27 at 10:45 a.m. in the San Vicente Inn, 24157 San Vicente Rd. Guest speakers will be Republican Party Voter Registration Chair Judy Rees and Free Market Warrior founder Loren Spivack. The group welcomes members, spouses and guests from Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel and surrounding areas. Call 760-788-6342.

San Vicente Valley Club The San Vicente Valley Club welcomes holistic health coach and personal trainer Mary Hopperton to its Jan. 29 meeting in the San Vicente Inn, 24157 San Vicente Rd. Reservations are due by the Friday before the meeting at the front desk of the Inn or by calling Maxine McNamara 760-788-6189. Luncheon is open to the public; cost is $12. Social time begins at 11 a.m., followed by a short business meeting, lunch at noon and the program at 1 p.m. Visit www.sanvicentevalleyclub. org. n JANUARY 2014

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Sounds of the Holidays

One of the largest instruments played was a base cello, which was decorated with a string of Christmas lights.

Band students from Olive Peirce Middle School and local elementary schools performed 12 musical pieces during a special holiday concert held last month in the OPMS Performing Arts Center.

Ramona Unified School District band teacher Karl Lampe, center, swayed his arms, encouraging spectators to enjoy the sounds of the holidays.

Chamber Ribbon Cuttings

Photos by Tracy Rolling

Ramona Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Sally Westbrook at the new offices of Century 21 Award. Westbrook and the Century 21 Award team are pictured with Chamber ambassadors, directors and members.

Venus Nails Marks Anniversary

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Venus Nails & Spa celebrated its third anniversary last month by offering clients a sampling of international foods and customer Photo Courtesy of Venus Nails & Spa appreciation discounts.

Ramona Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Ramona Senior Lodge Assisted Living. Cutting the ribbon are Robin Ziegler and Selena Nelson.

Rotary Welcomes Members Motorcycle Ride Supports Christmas Outreach

Ramona Rotary Club welcomed new members, from left, Bob Cook, Photo by Carol Kinney Kim Lasley and John McCain.

CoDA Meets Weekly

Local attendees of the Co-Dependents Anonymous’ New Sense of Belonging group report improvement in their quality of life and relationships, and they invite others to participate in the 32 Ramona Home Journal

12-step program.

Meetings are Saturdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in the Ramona Library Community Room at 1275 Main St. Call Scott at 760-755-8257. n

The Holiday House Motorcycle Run was held by the San Diego Association of Realtors to help the Ambassadors Foundation fund charities that benefit children, military, senior citizens and animals.

Participants brought new toys, gifts, gift cards and financial contributions to the event, which took place Nov. 30. The run originated at the TL & Associates offices and ended at Turtle Rock Ridge Winery Photo by Carol Kinney and Vineyard.

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othing could make for a better start to the new year than taking up yoga — at least that’s what Usha and Richard Zelmer hope folks will consider as they create their list of resolutions.

Usha, a yoga instructor since 1988, opened her first studio in September after years of teaching at various locations, including the Dan Roops building, in a private home, at the Montessori school, Jill’s Dance Studio, the Dance Centre and Ramona/ Julian Academy of Dance, among others.

“It’s been quite a journey,” she said.

Her new studio offers morning, afternoon and evening classes, with both traditional and contemporary yoga.

“We are also lucky to have a yoga wall. It’s a specially engineered wall where belts or slings are used as a prop to assist people with different poses,” she said.

The belts can hold up to 1,000 pounds, and the wall is unique in that it allows a person to work with gravity to increase flexibility and strength training.

The Zelmers say yoga has an amazing healing power and the ability to connect the mind, body and soul. They maintain that when done with awareness,

The yoga wall offers participants a chance to work with gravity while Photo by Tracy Rolling they increase flexibility and strength.

it can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and give the mind clarity.

Usha gives an example of how an attendee permanently quit smoking after numerous failed attempts and how others have experienced peace and made positive changes in their lives.

“Yoga helps you stay connected with your body and its overall health, not just through the poses, but by conscious breathing techniques.”

She also says that when people are not content or are

too busy rushing through life, they tend to miss the body’s cues that something could be out of balance.

With a genuine desire to help people better understand yoga, Usha invites the public to attend her open house on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. at her studio, located at 845 D St., Ste. 4.

In addition to mini-yoga classes, she will demonstrate additional props, including the Mighty Body Band. Healthy snacks will be provided. Call 760-789-1090. n

Chamber Says ‘Show Your HEART’ for Ramona Guests of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner and Awards Banquet are invited to wear something red to demonstrate their “HEART for Ramona.”

This year’s theme is “Experience Ramona, the Heart of San Diego County.”

At the gala event, set for Jan. 12, the Chamber will install its 2014 Board of Directors and present its Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, and other awards.

This year’s Citizen of the Year nominees are Darrel Kinney, Robert Krysak, Carol Kinney, Alexavia Zetterberg, Dr. Jane Tanaka and Greg Chick, and Dawn Perfect.

Business of the Year nominees are Jewelry World and Loan, Packards Coffee Shop, Law Offices of Krysak and Associates, and Ramona Music Center.

Non-Profit Organization of the Year nominees are Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project, Ramona Garden Club, Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center, and Ramona Rebels Elite Cheer.

Doors open at the San Vicente Resort at 5 p.m. for cocktails and social time, and dinner and the awards presentation will begin at 6.

Cost is $49 per person, with RSVPs needed by Jan. 6.

Call 760-789-1311 or visit 960 Main St. n

Medicare Program Helps Pay for Prescription Medications For individuals with limited income and resources, Medicare’s “Extra Help” program sets it up so the cost is no more than $2.60 for each generic drug and $6.50 for each brand-name drug. More than 2 million people with Medicare may be eligible, but are not currently enrolled.

Those who were previously turned down due to income or resource levels should reapply. To qualify, you must make less than $17,235 a

year (or $23,265 for married couples). Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some extra help. Your resources must also be limited to $13,300 (or $26,580 for married couples).

Resources include bank accounts, stocks and bonds, but not your house or car.

Apply online at www. socialsecurity.gov/prescription help or call Social Security at 800-772-1213. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778. n

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its new director while congratulating Patty Mussen for 20 fabulous years.

Robert (Bob) Argyelan, D.C., became the new executive director for the Chamber, and Kristine Griffin, owner of Ramona/Julian Academy of Dance, was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

RHS graduate Lindsey Spieker brought humanitarian efforts to an orphanage in Bali, Indonesia, and Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Sun Valley PTA President Kristina Krohne organized the annual Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Walk for Life, and Bob the Great Dane, mascot for

All About Fun RV, turned nine years old.

In November, the Journal announced its first photo contest winners, and nearly 20 singers from Ramona Lutheran Church and RLS Christian Day School helped sing the National Anthem before a Padres game at Petco Park.

Coldwell Banker Country Realty hosted its 10th annual Client and Community Appreciation party and raised more than $1,200 to benefit the Hearts and Hands Animal Rescue.

In His Steps held a walkathon in June and its 13th annual fundraiser in November.

Long-time resident Faye

Elkins of Ramona Interiors learned more about her Mayflower relatives.

The OPMS Cross Country Team raced to the County Championships.

The community was introduced to Henebery, one of the first Ramona-crafted whiskeys, and We Care Carpet celebrated 23 years in business.

In December, the Chamber hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Collier Park, and the local Santa Maria Masonic Lodge celebrated its 91st annual installation.

It was a great year to be a Bulldog! Freshman Holly Stallman broke a number of school records competing in

track and field events, while classmate Kristyna Dechenne won first place at the San Diego County Fair for an interior design project.

The RHS varsity football team made it to the CIF semifinals, and tennis player Jessica Failla won CIF championship.

Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets broke several school records, and RHS Fusion students were recognized for their outstanding leadership and service to both the community and their school.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3783 was busy organizing barbecues, a third annual poker run and acknowledging Eagle Scouts. The Post also named RHS NJROTC Instructor Bob Richardson as Teacher of the Year, and welcomed Commander Doug Scholl while recogniz-

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Ramona Senior Volunteer Patrol sheriff volunteers visited residents confined to their homes, and Ramona Town Hall hosted multiple fundraisers in an effort to restore the historic building.

Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts organized numerous events, applauded members who were promoted, and performed countless hours of community service.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION – $540,000 Black Canyon Estates – Offering 4BR/3BA with 2410 esf. on 2 acres of usable land.

Gourmet kitchen, upgraded appliances, 3-car garage. MLS#130047482

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GATED – $728,800

CUL-DE-SAC – $410,000

Offering 4BR/3BR with 3122 esf. on 4.19 acres. Orange grove, electric gate, fenced and cross fenced. IGG pool and waterfall fountain. VIEWS! MLS#130058428

Backs to open space, 3BR/2BA home with 2074 esf. Stainless steel range/oven and sink.

Ceramic tile counters and flooring. MLS#30058424

OAK TREE RANCH – $129,900

CUSTOM REMODEL – $449,800

CUL-DE-SAC – $399,800

Move-in ready. Offering 2BR/2BA beautiful Manufactured home.

Complete fridge, washer, dryer. Spacious kitchen, formal dining, large laundry room. MLS#130048944

Rare find! Hardwood floors, open beamed, vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen. Fenced and cross fenced, dog run, 3-car garage. Plus so much more. MLS#130048721

Offering 3BR/2+1BA with 1901 esf. Rear side gate, pool, spa, built-in barbecue. Spacious kitchen, Plantation shutters, 2 master suites, open floor plan. MLS#130045573

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WON’T LAST – $344,800

HORSE PROPERTY – $445,800

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP – $510,000

Come see this 3BR/2BA residence on a cul-de-sac.

Tile floors, spacious great room, energy efficient wood stove insert. Close to all. Privacy fence. MLS#130063395

On 2.43 acres, 3BR/2BA w/ 2100 esf. Covered front porch, remodeled kitchen. 5 stall barn with horse facilities.

Many more amenities. MLS#130062187

Poway 4BR/2BA, cul-de-sac. Spacious master suite, w/walk-in closet. Gazebo, covered patio, storage shed.

MLS#130061318

RANCHITA – $190,000

GOLF COURSE – $526,000

MOUNTAIN VIEW LOT – $195,000

Located on 40 acres with views of Julian, Cuyamaca Mountains and Ranchita valley. The state park is within walking distance.

MLS#130056720

Offering 3BR/3BA with 2714 esf. End of cul-de-sac.

Vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen, skylight.

3-car garage, plus more. MLS#130060471

Located Located onon level 2.68 street usable andacreage. easy to Close build to is this town. lot in SDCE Come on .47 build ofyour an acre. dream Utilities hometotoday. lot with sewer connection MLS#120052481 paid. MLS#120051698

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