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Ramona Municipal Water District Board of Directors honored the local winners of a countywide

poster contest for fourth-grade students. The winning posters will appear in the annual calendar published by the north County Water agencies.

The theme for this year’s contest was “Be Water Smart.” The winners and their schools are, first place, abby Welch, Barnett elementary School; second place, Reed Gunnett, Hanson elementary School; and third place, Madison Marriott, James Dukes elementary

School.The directors also honored longtime

employee Johnny Brean, who is retiring at the end of this month. Brean started with the district in 1985, working his way up to water operations manager, a position he has held for seven years.

RMWD General Manager David

Barnum gave an update at the May 12 board meeting on the statewide drought condition. He said staff is working closely with the San Diego County Water authority and other member agencies to review the state board’s emergency

RMWD directors, back row, from left, Darrell Beck, Joe Zenovic, Jim Hickle, George Foote and Thomas Ace, recognized local winners of the “Be Water Smart” contest. From left are Reed Gunnett, Hanson Elementary School, second place; Abby Welch, Barnett Elementary School, first place; and Madison Marriott, James Dukes Elementary School, third place.


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The board turned down reinstating insurance benefits for directors. Had it passed, each director who opted for medical and dental plans would cost the district just under $600 a month. If all signed up, it would have cost the district roughly $3,000 per month.

Director Jim Hickle stressed it would be sending the wrong message to rate-payers if the board approved the ben-efits. Director George Foote pointed out the cost would represent 600 percent of what the directors now receive in salary

at $100 per meeting.“If we were fulltime employees

making $1,000 a month, I’d be more inclined to do it,” Foote said.

The medical and dental benefit pack-age for directors was discontinued three years ago. The directors agreed the board could consider reinstating it at another time, perhaps in a year or more.

a new ad hoc committee for fire ser-vices was formed, with Board President Darrell Beck and newly installed Director Thomas ace volunteering to serve on it. Foote offered to fill the vacancy on the San Vicente Recycled Water & Related Plant upgrades ad hoc committee. Director Joe Zenovic will remain on the San Vicente committee.

Hickle was elected to the position of board treasurer and also treasurer of Ramona Public Facilities Corporation.

The next regularly scheduled board meeting begins at 2 p.m. June 9. A special board meeting will be held June 23 for a public hearing on sewer rates. n

Ramona Municipal Water District directors honored longtime employee Johnny Brean, center, who is retiring this month. PHoToS By RuTH LEPPER

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By Jim Evans ~ the journal

Ramona resident and security expert Dave Sossaman has been involved in security and law enforcement

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RHS WINTER GuARD

From Caves to Pipelines, Counting Stars and Chasing DreamsBy Temperance Blackstone

The Ramona High School Winter Guard is a competi-tive performing arts team

that combines dance and the spinning of specialized equip-ment designed specifically for Winter Guard.

each year, the group com-petes in the Winter Guard association of Southern California’s (WGaSC) competi-tive circuit. Since its creation, the Winter Guard program at RHS has grown tremen-dously, taking giant leaps over the years. Ramona has been extremely successful this year with their program entitled

“Pipeline,” moving up two divi-sions to compete on a much higher level. Ramona earned three first-place wins, including earning the highest score of the day at their evaluation show.

They wrapped up the season with a second-place win at championships, only .59 points away from first place. Last year, the group received second place at championships in their division with their show “Counting Stars.” Before “Counting Stars,” the guard came close to medaling, being just .01 points away with their 2012 production “The Cave.”

The winter season is used to keep the members’ skills sharp

— enjoyed a relaxing social get-together at the Sossaman Ranch on Sutherland Dam Road after a week of structured seminars and designated educational outings.

The focus of their visit to the u.S. was international crime issues.

Specific objectives of the project, as designated by the Department of State, were to provide opportunities for participants to:

• Examine the structure of the u.S. criminal justice system and to review how its princi-ples are applied to the prosecu-tion of international crime

• Explore U.S. foreign policy priorities to build global coop-eration against terrorism and other international crime

• Examine the impact of international crime on the polit-ical, economic and social stabil-ity of the world community

• Address the issues of bal-ancing law enforcement and security with civil liberties in a democratic society.

The four visitors to Ramona included Capt. Hakem alharasheh, Head of Security Detachment for the Kingdom of Jordan; Hussain Rasheed, Coast Guard Squadron Commander for the Maldives national Defense Force; Henry Sini, investigator for the nigerian Department of State Security; and Tafsir Hane, technical advi-sor to the President of the national Financial Information Processing unit for the Republic of Senegal.

one of the highlights of the weekend retreat was when Sossaman presented certificates and badges to each of these law enforcement professionals,

making them “official” police officers.

among the San Diego-based security organizations included in the week-long program were the Computer and Technology Crime High-Tech Response Team (CaTCH); San Diego Financial Task Force; San Diego Harbor Police (maritime secu-rity); u.S. Coast Guard MSST (terrorism); Project Concern International (human traf-ficking); and San Diego Law enforcement Coordination Center.

Perhaps the most important value of the program is the rela-tionships that have been formed during the time these foreign delegates have spent in the San Diego area, according to Geneva Roman, programs and communi-cations manager.

“This has been a learning experience for all of these visi-tors in terms of the way we do things,” she said. “But they also know that, when they return home, they will have real people here whom they can contact whenever they have questions or concerns. These interpersonal relationships will help us all to better appreciate each other’s cultures and foster greater understanding.”

Sometimes just sitting down face-to-face and breaking bread without all the formal trappings can make a difference in how people work together to solve problems.

and a good old-fashioned, down-home, Ramona-style bar-becue at the Sossaman Ranch certainly left a lot of people from different parts of the world feeling pretty good about each other. n

Members of the 2015 Ramona High School Winter Guard are pictured before performing in the championship competition.

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Captain Amy Hopperton, center, starts off the show with a dance solo.

At the end of their program, the guard spins together, creating an amazing effect.

Junior Kiana Carlstrom performs a flag solo in the middle of the production.

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between marching seasons and to provide an environment where the performers can meet and grow in the sport.

“In the last four years, I have watched the Color Guard grow in both membership and experience and I have never been so proud,” says amy Hopperton, a RHS senior and Color Guard captain.

In april, the Ramona High School Varsity Winter Guard competed at the WGaSC Scholastic aaa Championships, where Winter Guards from all over Southern California come to compete at the two-day event.

each guard is ranked, and they compete in a division with guards of similar skill levels. Some of the guards that Ramona competes against include eastlake High School, Mira Mesa High School and Poway High School.

“It was a fantastic end to a wonderful season,” says Hopperton. “I wish I could stay with the guard for another year, because we have just improved so much this year, and it’s going to be interesting how far we will move up in competition next year. our new coaches this year have been amazing, and they are going to take our guard to new levels in the next few years.”

Hopperton hopes that after she leaves, the program will grow enough to allow Ramona to have both a varsity and JV Winter Guard, which would allow the varsity guard to com-pete in higher divisions, and the JV guard to learn the skills needed to compete at that high level.

The new high school band director Zachary Christy introduced a new Color Guard coaching staff to the program this year. Jim and Melissa Barton have brought a new teaching style and show design to the guard, which has allowed the guard to compete at this higher level.

“not only have they brought a lot of experience to our program, but they also coach at three other schools, which has brought Ramona away from being an isolated guard into what we like to call ‘The Barton army,’” says co-captain emma Hopperton. “It is great to go to a competition and know that there are other guards there who support you.”

Just because this year’s sea-son is over doesn’t mean the guard stops. They still practice spinning and are now prepar-

ing for their finals performanc-es, in which the guard breaks off into three groups, and each group writes their own show.

They will perform these student written shows as well

as their competitive show at the RHS Pops Concert on May 21 and 22, with a guest appearance from the olive Peirce Middle School Winter Guard. n


to Clarence Wood), a Baptist minister from Scotland, came to Witch Creek in 1884, and built a church there in 1888. He was also responsible for build-ing churches in Julian, Palomar Mountain and Ballena, where he visited and conducted services.

Reverend Wood earned a strong and lasting reputation for doing good deeds through-out the mountain region, win-ning the confidence and trust of both sinners and saints. He also kept a diary wherein he recorded details of his many

years of heartfelt service and attention to the people of the backcountry that included weddings, deaths, christenings, memorials and visits to the ail-ing.

Rev. and Mrs. Wood had two children, Gersham and Lillian, and as the family grew, so did the small community of Witch Creek.

at one time, a subdivision map of the little valley was drawn, but it was never devel-oped. Rev. Wood later said, “We had a schoolhouse, a hotel, a

blacksmith shop, a church and a butcher shop. We had the foun-dation of a small town.”

Gersham Wood’s son, Jim Wood, stayed in the area all of his life. He operated heavy

grading equipment and ran a few cattle from his ranch. as a young man, Jim served in the military in Korea and later became well known in the backcountry as a champion jalopy driver during races held at the old Balboa Stadium, competing against some of the most legendary drivers of the era, including Don Ray and Joe Booth of Ramona, and Ralph Jasper of Ranchita.

Rev. Wood’s brother James Wood (1859-1938), came to the area with his wife, Bessie F. Buford Wood (1867-1901) in 1893, where he farmed, kept vineyards and orchards, and engaged in wayside mercantile. James became postmaster in 1893, remaining in that position until his death.

The children of James and Bessie were Douglas, Stanley and William. The James Wood place was located directly by and on the south side of the stage road, now State Route 78. at that site, one old ranch house was demolished for the redwood lumber many years ago, and another home, the store and old post office site were destroyed during the Witch Creek fire of 2007.

For many years, the eldest son of James and Bessie, Douglas B. Wood, operated a roadside stand on the grade between Ballena and Witch Creek, where he sold gas, grapes, honey, juice, beer and other goods. after his death, the old store remained closed and in a state of disrepair, and was eventually destroyed by fire. The antique gas pumps were moved many years ago to the Ralph Stephen property at 12th and H streets in Ramona.

only a foundation, a turn-out and some distressed trees remain to reveal the old store location to a passerby. n

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Pictured in 1975, this roadside stand on Highway 78 between Ballena and Witch Creek was owned by Douglas Wood.

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ON MEMORY’S BACK TRAIL

By Darrell Beck ~ the journal

The Wood Families of Witch Creek

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shortly after taking ownership. In 1902, Mr. and Mrs.

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as another Memorial Day approaches, I am reminded of an old friend’s writing

campaign to gain recognition for the u.S. Merchant Marine seamen in World War II.

He retells stories of the thousands who perished in sinking ships in the early stages of the war, when German submarines controlled the atlantic ocean.

as a teenager, Byron ayres served two years aboard a

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now a retired high school math teacher, he maintains his interest in the service. He is a docent at Balboa Park’s Veterans Museum and Memorial Center.

“The term ‘Merchant Marine’ sounds like it was a single entity, but far from it,” he writes. “Due to the extreme urgency to meet the war’s need for men and supplies, a larger number of ships had to be built, and we built the largest merchant fleet

the world has ever known.”He said that meant the need

to find seamen, those turning 16 and others up to 75 years of age who were not qualified for military service.

“I knew of one man chosen that had only one leg,” he added. “The men didn’t sign onto a ship for a given period of time, but signed on to a ship for the voyage until the ship returned to the States where they could sign off their commitment or rejoin that ship.”

These ships furnished the supplies needed for the troops to continue their battles.

“It has been said that one out of every 25 seamen died during World War II,” ayres said.

“you can see why there had to be secrecy at the time, when 252 ships were sunk within sight of the north Carolina coastline in the spring

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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. 760-755-8257

Depression and Anxiety Support Group Fri. 11:30. Location 760-440-0512Free Dinner & Bible Study Mon. 6 pm, Open Door Ministry, Grange Hall, 215 7th St. 760-788-4716GriefShare Meetings from 6:15-8 pm, through Aug. 3. Video seminar and discussion program. Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Wy. 760-789-4798

McAlister Institute, North Rural TRC meetings 323 Hunter St. Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, CoDA (Co-Dependents Anonymous), Teen SPIKE group. 760-788-6520 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meeting information, Van Reeder, 760-789-9129Pregnant & New Mother Support Group first and third Thurs. 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 Boys & Girls Club Ramona Branch sports, social and educational activi-ties for Ramona youth at Collier Park, 622 E St. Snack program weekdays 4:25 pm. 760-789-8203 www.sd youth.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. Double 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 Playhouse, 321 12th St. 760-789-0856 www. outoftheboxplayers.blogspot.comRamona Back Country Quilters third Wed. 6:30 pm at Ramona Terrace Estates, 1212 H St., and Tues. 9 am at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. Ramona Bar Association Free Legal Clinic first Sat. 10-noon, Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. 760-789-9314

Ramona Christian Writers Critique Group first and third Mon. 6 pm. 760-310-9539Ramona Community Singers Mon. 7 pm at Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. 760-788-1887Ramona Design Review Board last Thurs. 7:30 pm, Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-788-4308Ramona Grange third Sat. 10:30 am, 215 7th St. [email protected] Municipal Water District Board second Tues. 2 pm, 434 Aqua Ln.Ramona Outback Amateur Radio Club (ROARS) fourth Wed. 7 pm, Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. www.roars.netRamona Santana Riders at 7 pm first Wed. every other month (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) at International Equestrian Center Rotunda, 16911 Gunn Stage Rd. Open shows and gymkhanas. [email protected] www.ramonasantanariders.comRamona Stars 4-H second Wed. 7 pm in home economics building on Aqua Ln. Robin Evans-Becker, 760-702-1424 [email protected] Trails Association first Wed. 7 pm except Sept. and Dec. Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-443-0809Ramona Vicente Pony Club Sat. at International Equestrian Center, 16911 Gunn Stage Rd. 619-517-5993 www.ramonavicente.ponyclub.org San Vicente Saddle Club sec-ond Wed. 7:30 pm International Equestrian Center, 16911 Gunn Stage Rd. 760-788-7533 www.sanvicentesaddleclub.comSanta Maria Lodge 580 second Mon. 6:30 pm dinner is open to public; 7:30 Stated Meeting. Masonic Center, 310 Ninth St. www.santamaria580.orgShakespeare Open Reading Group second Fri. 6-8 pm at Ramona Family Naturals, 642 Main St. Email [email protected] www.sandiegoshakespearesociety.orgYoung Life Club Teen Outreach June 1 from 7:27-8:30 pm at 2553 Boundary Ave. 760-505-3035 n

Rotary Honors Students

Ramona Rotary Club honored its Students of the Month for May. From left are Montecito High School student Jennifer Aparicio and teacher Pablo Linares; Mountain Valley Academy teacher Larry Hofer and student Emma McSwain; Ramona High School teacher Sherri Edwards and student Wyatt Scott; and Rotarians Amber Ramirez and Bob Murray. PHoTo By CARoL KINNEy

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Ramona Chamber of Commerce Mixer third Thurs. from 6-8 pm. $5/$10. 760-789-1311Dos Picos County Park at 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd. Hikes, camping, science and nature walks and free Sat. events. 760-789-2220 Fun Riders Bike Club & Road Club meets Wed. and Fri. 760-271-1251 www.ramonafunriders.orgGuy B. Woodward Museum tours Thurs. and Fri. 1-3; Sat. and Sun. 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 Sat. 760-788-5270Ramona Ramblers Senior Travel Club first Mon. 1 pm at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-789-0440San Diego Outback 4x4 Club second Wed. 7 pm upstairs at 310 Ninth St. 760-789-8294

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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. 7 am at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Walter Ainsley, 760-788-3601 Soroptimist International of Ramona business meetings second Tues. at Hatfield Creek Winery, 1625 Hwy. 78, and program meetings and potluck fourth Tues. at members’ homes. 858-722-6810

BUSINESS NETWORKINGBusiness Network Exchange (BNE Ramona) Thurs. buffet breakfast 7 am at Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St. No meeting on 3rd Thurs. 760- 788-1770 www.bneRamona.comRamona Valley Vineyard Association fourth Tues. 6:30 pm at area locations. Elaine Lyttleton, 760-787-1102

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Time atSenior Center

Ramona Senior Center Bingo night last month was such a success, an-other Bingo night has been sched-

uled for next week, according to activity coordinator Beth Bosworth.

Doors will open May 29 at 5 p.m., with bingo starting at 6 p.m. at 434 aqua Ln. The cost has been reduced to $30 for 13 games, with cash prizes per game of $80 for first and $20 for second.

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The days are heating up as summer approaches, and little swimmers may be spending more time by the

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Rust, San Diego Country estates (SDCe) aquatics instructor, who oversees the pools at Ramona oaks Park and the clubhouse.

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“a lot of parents want to put floaties

on their children,” she says. “But it does not benefit the child at all.”

Instead, it gives them a false sense of security, and the child doesn’t know what to do in a worst-case scenario.

Rust says she put her own children in the pool at six months of age. It has to be repetitive, she says, like potty training, so she keeps doing it again and again.

She takes the time to give her children pool exposure without flota-tion devices. “It’s hard, but it’s worth it,” she says.

according to Rust, the best pool safety tip is prevention. If you teach your child to ask permission and do not give them floaties, it reinforces to them not to enter the pool without their parents’ help.

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Some of Ramona’s finest shops may be found on Main Street in the heart of town, with

store entrances scattered down both sides of the street.

a local favorite is the Ramona Family naturals market, a purvey-or of organic groceries and more natural food options. nearby is the Ramona Country yarn Store

that attracts folks who crochet and knit unique gifts. They also host classes for those wishing to learn the various techniques.

From antique stores to gift shops, the town offers locals and visitors a unique shopping experience.

Shoppers with children won’t want to miss Ramona’s only old-fashioned candy store, located inside the original old Town Ramona antique Fair and where you’ll find traditional bottle pop candy, salt water taffy and even wax lips. The Mason Jar show-cases antiques, vintage clothing and a wide array of collectibles. The store also has a pet bird that

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It’s always a pleasure to stop into one of the local coffee shops or eateries for an iced drink, meal or snack, where you may sit back and think about all Ramona has to offer. n

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Here are some local camps, activities and programs that are sure to bring a happy balance between a child’s wishful thinking and a parent’s strategic planning.

Ramona’s Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego presents ultimate Summer Camps. These safe, affordable camps offer fun, age-appropriate

activities for children in grades kinder-garten through eight. youth can build strong, positive connections with adult role models and their peers. The organi-zation has nearly 75 years of experience, trained and CPR-certified staff, and fun-filled field trips. each of the 10 weeks of summer will feature a different theme, including aloha Days, June 11 and 12; Back to the Future, June 16 to 19; Space Invaders, June 22 to 26; Living in america, June 29 to July 2; Jurassic Week, July 6 to 10; Super Hero Week, July 13 to 17; Summer Splash, July 20 to 24; Wacky Holidays, July 27 to 31; adventure Island, aug. 3 to 7; and Weird Science, aug. 10 to

14. Costs start at $120 per week after a $70 annual membership fee, and the club offers a 20 percent discount for siblings, as well as scholar-ships to qualified individuals. Contact 760-789-1416 or visit www.SDyouth.org/Ramona.aspx.

Dos Picos County Park offers a variety of activities for Ramona youth, starting with their Saturday program. every Saturday throughout the summer, participants will meet a park ranger at

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Summer Art Classes presented by envision Color art supply and studio offer children between the ages of five and 12 an opportunity to explore the wonderful world of color and art. Two programs run

simultaneously throughout the summer, including a Wednesday class from 5 to 6:30 p.m., where artist elena Luellen will teach youngsters how to create mag-nificent pieces of art through fun and creative lessons. They will work on a different theme or medium each week, and the program will have an emphasis on learning how to observe the world around them while incor-porating their own creative expression. on Fridays from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Donna Parsons will teach beginner and inter-mediate skills to the budding artists, who will use various mediums to create paintings, drawings, sculptures and other art projects and explore the amazing world of art. Classes are $20 each, but the first class is free. Supplies for one project are included, and additional sup-plies are available for purchase. a frequent art card tracks paid classes and offers incentives.

Stop by 733 Main Street, Ste. a, or call 760-654-4004. Visit www.envision-color.com.

Cub Scout Day Camp organized by the Boy Scouts of america offers boys going into grades two through five an opportunity to go “Back in Time” during a week-long day camp. The boys will dis-cover adventures in technology, games, cooking, citizenship, sci-

ence, engineering and shooting while working as a team and looking to the past to experi-ence what Scouting was like 100 years ago. The camp will be held June 15 to 19, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the LDS Meeting House, 527 ninth St. Boys enter-ing first grade in the fall may also register as first-year Scouts, known as Tiger Cubs, with the daily attendance of a parent or guardian. Space is limited, and

The Ramona Community Foundation released its grant guidelines for 2015, and set a June 1 deadline for submissions.

The foundation seeks projects and programs that impact individuals, families and organizations in Ramona, and invites nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools and governmental agencies to submit proposals for programs that will benefit the community.

Preference will be given to projects that clearly address Ramona-specific issues and

needs, promote creativity, enhance civic engagement, and set new standards for the far-reaching benefits that can be achieved. Projects should be practical, achievable within a 12-month time frame, and have prospects for long-term sustainability.

Funding may be used to expand existing programs, replicate programs tested in other communities or to launch entirely new efforts.

unlike previous years, the foundation will not hold a

forum to discuss this year’s guidelines. Questions may be directed to Trudy armstrong at 619-764-8602 or [email protected], or RCF Chair Wes Brustad at [email protected].

To apply, visit the Ramona Community Foundation website at www.sdfoundation.org/ Community Foundations/ RamonaCommunityFoundation/Grants.aspx. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. n

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the camp cost is $110 for cur-rent Scouts, and $135 for new Scouts. Late fees will be applied for registrations received after May 30. The cost includes team gear, drinking water, take-home crafts, camp patch and program materials. Visit http://pacific-crest.sdicbsa.org or contact amanda Zavalov at [email protected].

Reading and Educational Programs are offered at Ramona Library, located at 1275 Main St. Summer activi-ties include a reading program designed for various age and

grade levels. Readers will record the books they’ve completed and have an opportunity to win prizes as they go. In addition to crafts and special toddler events, the library hosts story times for preschoolers, youth and bilingual children. Teen activities include a chess club for ages 10 to 17, Wii activities, music workshop, songwriting classes and other special events. Visit www.sdcl.org/ locations_RM.html for a complete schedule, or stop at the library help desk to learn more. n

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Embraces Welk StageBy Ruth Lepper ~ the journal

a spectacular production of “Caba-ret” is embracing the stage at Welk Resort Theatre in escondido. Jeffrey

Scott Parsons is doing an outstanding job as the emcee in welcoming the crowds to 1931 Berlin and the heyday of the rowdy Kit Kat Klub.

Parsons is the heart of the show, carrying the bulk of it on his shoul-ders. He is a familiar face on stages around San Diego, including Moonlight amphitheater and San Diego Musical Theater. His last performance at the Welk was in “The Full Monty.” audiences will be watching for him to return here soon.

other strong performances came across by David allen Jones as Herr Schultz and Susan Boland as Fraulein Schneider, an aging couple who find love in the nazi-invaded city. Their story is beautifully told in songs “Married,” “It Couldn’t Please Me More” and “What Would you Do.”

ashlee espinosa and eric Hellmers are cast as Sally Bowles and Cliff in the 15-member cast. Michael Kelly plays their friend, ernst, and Charlene Koepf performs as Fraulein Kost.

“Cabaret” is expertly directed and choreographed by Ray Limon. Musical director is Justin Gray. Sets by Doug

Davis more than meet expectations of the time period. Costumes designed by Janet Pitcher also meet the demands of the nightclub setting.

afternoon and evening performances continue through July 26.

Call 888-802-7469 or visit www.welkresorts.com. n

Cast members of “Cabaret.”PHoTo CouRTESy oF KEN JACquES

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“Freud’s Last Session” is a thought-provoking look into the characters of Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis, two of last century’s most influential figures. The Mark St. Germain play is set in London at the outbreak of World War II, as a meeting takes place between Freud and Lewis.

Robert Smyth, Lamb’s Players artistic

director, and Fran Gercke, a first-timer on the Lamb’s stage, albeit a well-known figure in the acting community through-out the county, star in the one-act play. Their discussions cover God, love, pain and sex in a most enthralling encounter between the two men. They embellish

an understanding that is carried over into the audience.

Deborah Gilmour Smyth directs, with scenic design by new york-based Brian Prather and lighting design by nathan Peirson, Lamb’s director of craft and design. Costumes are by Juliet Czoka. Stage manager is Cynthia Gerber.

Performances continue through May 30 at the Coronado location, Tuesdays

through Sundays, and will re-open June 5 for a limited run through June 28 at the Horton Grand Theatre in downtown San Diego.

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an expected crowd of 300,000 will attend one of the nation’s largest sports

events on May 24, when 33 cars line up for the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500.

That brings back memories.I fulfilled a boyhood dream

when I was assigned to cover the 500s in the 1960s and ‘70s.

It was easy to see why spectators crowded against wire fences to glimpse drivers walking from Gasoline alley to the pits. Speaking before

various San Diego groups, I was often approached by people who said they would like to see the race just one time.

Stock car and drag racing have deep roots, but for overall appeal, there’s nothing like Indy.

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Behind the Wheeltions, as the Ford push rod V8 would place the offenhauser engine on the obsolete list, and rear-engine cars would displace the roadsters.

andy Granatelli was the pepper pot wherever he went and shook up the hallowed brickyard gentry with turbine-powered race cars. He tossed the wrench when he almost won in 1967 and ‘68, when his racecars whooshed past everyone until inexpensive parts failed a few laps from the finish while well in the lead. It was Parnelli Jones in 1967 and national City native Joe Leonard a year later.

Rule changes made it too difficult for anyone’s turbos to be competitive.

Dan Gurney was noted for his driving skills at Indy, Formula one and road course stock car divisions. But he had major success when Bobby unser and Gordon Johncock drove his prepared eagles to victory.

In 1970, they allowed women in the garage area for the first time. Seven years later, Janet Guthrie would become

the first female to qualify for the 500.

I remember in 1969, being with Mario andretti in his garage after he escaped injury in a crash during practice. a few days later, he qualified Clint Brawner’s backup car and would win his only 500.

There were always hijinks and practical jokers.

Jim Hurtubise’s beer-spon-sored roadster was pushed onto the final day qualifying line. When he opened the hood, instead of the engine he found cans of beer. That would be the final appearance of a roadster.

on my first visit in 1966, I took along a movie camera. From the press box, I zeroed in on the start and caught a mass pileup just beyond the starting line. The film was a hit at a Boy Scouts journalism function.

also in ‘66, “Jigger” Sirois’ experience may never be dupli-cated. His crew waved him off on his fourth qualifying lap, because they thought his speed wouldn’t make the race. Rain washed out the rest of the day. When the field was complete, that speed would have made

the 33. Sirois would have been on the pole with the slowest speed. Jigger never reached the speed again.

another time rain interrupt-ed the race for three days and ended at 133 laps, with Gordon Johncock being declared the winner.

In 1972, I remember con-gratulating a pair of one-time Pennsylvania engineering graduates on winning the 500. Mark Donohue was behind the wheel, and Roger Penske was the car owner. Penske went on to post 15 wins as an owner.

Steady al unser scored back-to-back victories in 1970-71, sponsored by a toy company that folded after the second year.

The place could be cruel, as in 1973, when drivers art Pollard and Swede Savage and mechanic armando Teran were killed. Driver “Salt” Walther suf-fered serious burns in a crash that also injured 13 spectators.

Because of the sport’s dangers, reporting can be a difficult assignment. n

Kiwanis Supports Scouting

Kiwanis Club of Ramona donated $300 last month in support of the Ramona Cub Scout Day Camp. From left are Kiwanis President Jessica Hickman; Kiwanis member and Scouting Coordinator Charles Teichert; and Camp Director Amanda Zavolov. Teichert has been active in Scouting for 65 years.

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By David Sayen

Most doctors, pharmacists and other health care providers who work

with Medicare are honest. unfortunately, some aren’t.

one common form of Medicare fraud is when Medicare is billed for health care services or benefits that you never received. Someone could have gotten access to your Medicare number and submitted a false claim. In some cases, fraudsters pay Medicare beneficiaries to use their Medicare numbers. To prevent this from taking place, never share your Medicare number with anyone you don’t know and trust.

Medicare fraud costs tax- payers and people with Medicare lots of money each year. So what can you do to help stop it?

When you get health care services, write down the dates on your calendar and save the receipts and statements you get from your doctors and other providers to check for mistakes. If you think you see an error, or you were billed for services you didn’t get, take these steps:

• If you are in the Original Medicare program (where the federal government pays health care claims for you), check your monthly “Medicare Summary notice” (MSn) to see if the applicable services were billed correctly to Medicare. The ser-vices and claims should match, like checks on a bank state-ment. If there are services, doc-tors or suppliers that you don’t know and can’t reconcile, there may be a problem.

• If you’re in a Medicare advantage private health plan, check the statements you get from your plan.

• If you’re unsure what services were billed, call and ask the doctor or other supplier for an itemized statement. They should give this to you within 30 days.

In any case, the sooner you see and report errors in your health care billing, the sooner we can help address and stop fraud.

How do you report suspect-ed fraud?

If you’ve contacted the health care provider or supplier, and you suspect that Medicare is being charged for a service, device or other supplies that you didn’t receive, or if you don’t recognize the doctor or other providers listed on the claim, here’s what to do:

• Call the fraud hotline of the u.S. Department of Health and Human Services office of the Inspector General at 800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477). TTy users should call 800-377-4950.

• Alert Medicare’s customer service team at 800-MeDICaRe (800-633-4227) that you have concerns or questions about information appearing on your MSn.

Did you know that there’s a program that works with Medicare beneficiaries around the country to fight fraud? It’s called the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program.

The SMP Program educates and empowers people with Medicare and their families to take an active role in detect-ing and preventing health care fraud and abuse. SMP not only protects people with Medicare, it also helps preserve Medicare. There’s an SMP Program in every state, the District of Columbia, Guam, u.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

you can contact your local SMP Program to get personal-ized counseling, find out about community events in your area, or volunteer. To find your local SMP Program, visit smpre-source.org or call 877-808-2468.

Keep in mind that every tip counts. Medicare takes all reports of suspected fraud seriously.

When you report fraud, you may not hear of an outcome right away. It takes time to investigate and build a case. Be assured that your information is helping us protect Medicare and you. n

David Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What is the Bible all about?”

I have heard a number of different answers over the years — some helpful, some not so much.

one common answer is that the Bible is the “owner’s manual for life.” In other words, the Bible tells us how we should live.

There is certainly a lot of truth to that idea. But is that really what the Bible is all about?

no, how to live is not the central message of Scripture.

The problem might be that we are not asking the right question in the first place. The right question is not so much what the Bible is all about, but rather whom the Bible is all about. and the answer to that question is that the Bible — from start to finish — is primar-ily all about Jesus Christ! not just the new Testament, but the old Testament is first and fore-most about Jesus Christ.

In fact, none other than Jesus Himself made that clear to the disciples on the emmaus road after His resurrection. In Luke 24:25-27, we read, “and he said to them, ‘o foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?’ and beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted

to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.” (eSV)

not just beginning with Matthew — the first book of the new Testament — but “beginning with Moses,” the author of Genesis, the first book of the old Testament.

So according to Jesus Himself: “all that the proph-ets have spoken” in the old Testament was primarily about Him. not only that, but it was specifically about His death and resurrection — it was “necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory.”

and then in verse 27 Luke, tells us that Jesus “interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.”

So the Bible is all about the Lord Jesus Christ, and it is primarily about His death and resurrection for the salvation of sinners.

So if you have trouble under-standing the Bible, maybe it is because you are not looking for Jesus Christ in its pages. Look for Jesus in the Bible, and look to Him that you may have eternal life.

The Bible doesn’t just tell us how to live — it tells us how we may have life! n

Rev. Andy Schreiber is pastor of Ramona Valley Presbyterian Church. He may be reached at 760-787-1570 or andy@ramona valleypca.com. Visit www.ramona valleypca.com.

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Grow a Farmers’ Market in a Small Spaceurban farming has been a steadily

growing trend in the u.S. for years, and a Los angeles company is taking it vertical, with thousands of people growing their own personal food source on balconies, rooftops, patios, driveways — and even indoors.

It’s all thanks to a modular aeroponic system from L.a. urban Farms.

Gardeners report that they are using 90 percent less space and water compared to traditional gardening, due to the gardens’ water-recycling closed-loop system. For drought-stricken regions like California, the water conservation feature is a big plus. In addition, the self-contained farms require just a tenth of the land mass, use no soil or harmful chemicals, and plants grow faster than in traditional gardens.

The resulting crops — such as greens, herbs, watermelons, strawberries, tomatoes, eggplants, edible flowers, and many more — are harvested minutes before serving, making them more flavorful and nutrient-dense.

“This 21st century technology is so easy, we can all be farmers,” said L.a. urban Farms co-founder Wendy Coleman. “In just 30 inches, you can grow 44 different plants in abundance in what might have been unused space. Most of the produce grown in these

aeroponic gardens can be harvested in just 28 days.”

Here’s how it works: a reservoir at the base of each garden holds 20 gallons of water infused with a nutrient solution formulated for optimal plant health and human nutrition. a submersible pump pushes the water up through the center

of the column, where it is accessed by the plants’ hanging roots. as it trickles back down, it mists the roots with nutrient-rich water.

The same water continues to recirculate until the plants absorb it.

The patented growing system was designed by inventor Tim Blank, who

worked with naSa and Disney’s epcot Center’s “Living with the Land” exhibit as lead horticultural expert for 12 years, growing hydroponic food crops from all over the world. The innovative and sustainable system has been approved by the u.S. Green Building Council for LeeD points.

“our partnership aims to be a model for growing your own food locally,” said Coleman. “We hope to help change the fact that the average bite of food in america travels over 1,500 miles before it’s served, losing nutritional value and wasting resources along the way.”

even chefs at such public places as Google Cafeteria, Chicago o’Hare airport and Giants Stadium are now growing food with this technology.

not only are these gardens popular because they represent a commitment to locally sourced, organic food and reducing one’s carbon footprint, a percentage of revenues is donated to a range of projects that provide communities with access to locally grown, healthy food.

“We love helping people grow their food in a sustainable way,” Coleman said. “There is such a special connection and appreciation for your food when you grow it yourself.” n

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Discount Tickets On Sale for Rib & Chicken Fest

The 10th annual Ramona Community BBQ Rib & Chicken Fest on June 20 is

an event not to be missed for ev-eryone who enjoys slow-cooked baby back ribs and chicken. and there is a big discount for those who purchase tickets in advance for the all-you-can-eat barbecue fundraiser for the Ramona Senior Center nutrition program.

Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the olive Peirce Middle School Performing arts Center, 1521 Hanson Ln. Tickets for guests who plan to dine on the premises are $15 in advance for adults, or $20 at the door. Dinners may also be ordered to-go for $15. For children 12 and younger, a meal of hot dogs and chips is available for $3.

In addition to the dinner of ribs and chicken, potato salad and coleslaw, with tea and lem-onade, there will be a bake sale, prize drawings, music, crafts and vendor booths, and face painting for the kids.

“It’s going be big, it’s going to be great, and we just want the community to come out and support it like they have in the past,” says Ramona Senior Center executive Director Ray

Cardona, who thanked every-one for their support.

Rib Fest is the center’s no. 1 fundraiser, allowing its nutrition program to provide more than 5,000 meals each month to seniors in nine dif-ferent ZIP codes within the backcountry. Many recipients are shut-ins who depend on the nutritious, delivered meals. Funds are needed now more than ever, as food and delivery costs have escalated to $11 per meal.

advance tickets are avail-able at the Senior Center, 434 aqua Ln., and online at www.ramonaseniorcenter.com. Select the “Ribfest 2015” tab. Sponsorships are welcome. Call 760-789-0440. n

SDG&E Reminds Customers to Call 8-1-1 Before Digging

San Diego Gas & electric (SDG&e) is reminding local contractors and customers about the importance of calling 8-1-1 before they dig. By contacting this free under-ground service alert two days before construction starts, contractors and customers can receive visual markings for all the utility lines, cables and pipes in the area, thus avoiding possible injury or damage.

“one of SDG&e’s top priorities, and a founda-tion of the company, is the safety of the public,” said Scott Furgerson, vice president of gas operations for SDG&e. “It’s critical for contractors and our customers to be engaged directly on safety, and we strongly encourage residents to call 8-1-1 before you dig. This is a great free service we offer to customers that marks utility-owned lines in the community, thereby ensuring the safety of construction projects.”

Before digging, contrac-tors and customers should mark the proposed excava-tion area and are required by law to call 8-1-1 at least two

business days before proj-ects are scheduled to begin. underground Service alert will then locate and mark the underground lines, pipes and cables for free, by work-ing with all local utilities, including SDG&e.

To submit an online request, visit www.digalert.org.

SDG&e-owned pipelines typically extend from the gas main, in front or behind the home or business, to the gas meter. Customer-owned gas pipes are the lines that run from the gas meter to the building or area where gas-fueled equipment or appliances are located, such as a natural gas barbecue. To have these customer-owned lines located and marked before a project, SDG&e advises its customers to call pipe and leak locating service companies or licensed plumbing contractors who provide these services.

To find out the approxi-mate location of major gas transmission pipelines, visit the national Pipeline Mapping System website at npms.phmsa.dot.gov.

Customers should always remember that natural gas is flammable, and that some-thing as simple as a spark can serve as an ignition source. use your senses of sight, hear-ing and smell to alert you to the presence of a gas leak.

For example, you may see dirt or water being blown into the air; dead or dying vegetation (in an otherwise moist area) over or near pipe-line areas; a fire or explosion near a pipeline; or exposed pipeline after an earthquake, fire, flood or other disaster.

you may hear an unusual sound, such as hissing, whistling or roaring, near a pipeline.

or you may smell the distinctive odor of natural gas. although SDG&e adds an odor to natural gas to aid in the detection of leaks, you should not rely on your sense of smell alone to determine if you have a gas leak.

Those who suspect a gas emergency or have ques-tions regarding a gas odor or carbon monoxide should call SDG&e at 800-411-7343.

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Bringing the Past to Life

Ramona old West Days brought the past to the present, as it showcased scenes of how Americans lived more than 100 years ago, complete with character portrayals and authentic furnishings and details. Fifth- and sixth-graders from local schools received a visual history lesson as they visited the encampments that were set up at the Ramona outdoor Community Center from May 7 to 10. PHoToS By DARREL KINNEy


A Mysterious Wake Awaits GuestsBy Ruth Lepper ~ the journal

Shawn and Mary Greiner — longtime Ramona residents — help their guests experi-

ence a warm and fuzzy welcome when they spend an evening at the Mystery Café, San Diego’s premiere mystery dinner theater.

For the current production, the guests are attending a wake, complete with a three-course dinner served by the actors.

“Where’s There a Will, There’s a Wake!” was written by Jim Pascrella and is directed by Shawn Greiner. It takes place in the Roaring Twenties, when the head of the Shoeleone family and the Cement Shoe Factory meets his demise in a mysterious way. It’s the wake for eddie “Longlaces” Shoeleone everyone is attending.

It’s the audience’s job to figure out who committed the dastardly deed, or rather, deeds, because during the course of the evening, a few others may bite the dust.

Several of the actors take on two or more roles, but the characters they portray are very different from one another. Shawn Greiner is cast as brothers Sonny and Buddy Shoeleone, sort of the good and evil twins.

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Mangin plays Mama Shoeleone, and Jenna Biggane plays the role of Boom Boom, the only two actors to maintain their original characters throughout the play.

Dimiter Marinov and Shawn Gravel are paired as gang-sters, FBI agents and a father and daughter from the South. Brytanie Hollbrook tackles the roles of Sister Sister, a nun, and Prudence, a temperance league do-gooder who has a connection to the Shoeleone family.

all in all, it’s a great show with an incredible cast.

San Diego Mystery Café is now in its 25th season under the recent new ownership of the Greiners, who are alumni of Ramona High School.

Mary Greiner runs the box office and business end of the theater, while her husband acts, directs, writes and produces the audience-participation comedies. Shawn Greiner has been acting with the company for 14 years, among his many other endeavors in the entertainment industry.

“Where’s There a Will, There’s a Wake!” is enjoying an open-ended run at Mystery Café, located in the Imperial House restaurant, 505 Kalmia St., on the west side of Balboa Park.

For ticket information and reservations, call 619-460-2200 or visit www.sandiegomysterycafe.com. A discount is offered to Ramona residents. n

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