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December 3, 2015 Volume 18 • Number 17 AwArd-wiNNiNg ~ LOcALLy OwNed ~ PubLished eVery Other week

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Pop Warner Teams Participate in Packwood Bowl Tournament ~ Page 8

RHS Girls Volleyball Falls Short of Consecutive CIF Championships ~ Page 2

Sights and Delights Welcome the Christmas Season ~ Page 5

Make a Difference This Season ~ Page 12

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RHS Girls Volleyball Falls Short of Consecutive CIF

ChampionshipsBy Jack Riordan ~ the journal

Having graduated just two seniors from last year’s cIF championship-winning squad, the 2015-16

ramona High School Girls Volleyball team knew they would be making another title run this season.

Sure enough, they posted an impres-sive 9-1 record in league play and ended the regular season with 25 wins and just

10 losses, earning themselves the no. 3 seed in the cIF Division I playoffs.

Their first two playoff matchups certainly put the Lady Dawgs to the test. Hard-fought home victories over rancho bernardo back on nov. 12, and then again over Westview on nov. 14, set the table for a semifinal matchup against the no. 2 seed, The bishop’s School from La Jolla, on nov. 18.

The 2015-16 Ramona High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Team are, back row from left, Sammy Shupe, Mckenna Marshall, Natalie Seol, Amanda Donais, Gracie Seits and Nicole Donais, and front row, Katie Flinn, Morgann Wilson, Sydney Hickle and Karina Martinez.Not pictured are Sierra Adkins and Paige Torsak. PHoTo CouRTeSy oF RAMoNA HiGH SCHool

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Facing the higher seed meant ramona had to take their show on the road to face a very talented bishop’s team backed up by a very raucous crowd. The match went down to the bitter end, taking a full five games to reach a conclusion, where the rHS squad came up just short against a determined and highly skilled opponent.

This year’s squad, like last year’s, had just two seniors, but the team definitely does not lack in experience — experi-ence they had hoped to draw upon to make it back to the finals.

ramona came out very strong, stun-ning the home-team Knights, who were forced to take the first time-out of the match once the bulldogs increased their lead to 9-5. coming out of the time-out, ramona sent home two huge kills, fol-lowed by a resounding block, making the score 13-5 and convincing bishop’s coach to call their second time-out.

The student section of The bishop’s School crowd began a series of rehearsed chants and cheers to reju-venate their team, which was being outclassed in all phases of the game up until then.

ramona’s powerful spikes had the bishop’s players on their heels, and in a few cases, knocked them flat backwards trying to defend themselves. but they soon found their composure and were able to rally to bring the score to 19-14, in favor of rHS.

another huge spike and score from rHS sophomore amanda Donais, fol-lowed by a smart punch down the line from junior morgann Wilson, ran the tally up to 23-15 in ramona’s favor. a few short minutes later, game one was in the books, with ramona winning 25-20.

bishop’s came out much more aggres-sively in the second game, taking an early 5-3 lead while capitalizing on some unforced errors by the bulldogs. Looking for a way around the bulldogs’ dominant presence at the net, the Lady Knights began “dumping” soft shots over the outstretched hands of the blockers, rather than trying to blast spikes through the tough defense.

They found success with this method — often slyly using it on their second shot instead of waiting until their third — and it forced the Lady Dawgs to stay alert and defend the entire court at all times.

needing a boost, rHS junior no. 8 natalie Seol stepped up and served up three aces in a row to give ramona the lead 11-9.

Some flawless serving by rHS senior Sydney Hickle boosted the lead to 19-15, but again, you don’t get to be a no. 2 seed by accident, and bishop’s players calmly rallied back to tie it up at 23-23.

Despite the best efforts of the home team, and crowd, ramona took game two by the score of 25-23 in a game that was not as evenly matched as the score would suggest.

up two games to zero in a best-of-five format on the road, the rHS team had to feel pretty confident. but as the great Yogi berra once said, “It ain’t over till it’s over.”

Game three saw bishop’s come out with the same happy, joking demeanor that they’d had from the opening serve, but now it was paired with a confidence and looseness that was lacking in the first two games. They seemed to get better and more cohesive as a unit as the match wore on.

ramona, on the other hand, just wanted to win game three and head back home.

The Knights got out to a very quick 10-5 lead, which soon stretched to 20-6. more dominant net play by ramona ended bishop’s rally, and another big kill by Donais put the ball once again in the hands of no. 23 Sydney Hickle, who served up a couple more aces and kept on serving until the gap had closed to 24-17. However, the Knights took the game by a score of 25-17.

Game four was probably the most evenly matched game of the night, with both teams warmed up and incredibly focused. The teams traded points to

Ramona High School juniors Sammy Shupe (No. 13) and Natalie Seol (No. 8) provide an insurmountable block in the team’s CiF playoff game against The Bishop’s School.

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In the season when thoughts turn to thankfulness, a specific way of giving back to the

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Steve Hermiz, the general manager of country Wine & Spirits, organized a giveaway of 530 turkeys from the main Street store location a few days before Thanksgiving. certificates were distributed to those in need, allowing them to pick up a free turkey on nov. 24 and 25.

“We gave certificates to churches, the ramona chamber,

the Food and clothes closet and ramona Senior center,” he said.

“We do this every year. This year, we went through the churches, too, because they know who needs it.”

Hermiz, who is well known for the free community barbe-cues at the store in San Diego country estates, has been put-ting together the turkey give-away for 11 years, ever since he moved to town in 2005.

It’s a simple way to show his appreciation because, he says, “They aren’t our customers,

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The ramona H.e.a.r.T. mural Project is the guiding force behind five magnifi-cent local murals, with the dedication of a sixth — depicting a ramona Turkey Queen — set for Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m.

The mural will be installed on ramona business barn, 369 main St., which boasts an equine mural on the opposite side of the building.

The business barn is home to old barn Door antiques, owned by Linda Thomsen, whose mother, Dottie richardson mcIntosh, was the 1938 ramona Turkey Queen who will be pic-

tured in the mural.“The muralist, Saratoga Sake, will be

there to sign photos of the mural,” said Judy nachazel, a mural Project board member.

costs were covered by donations and Transient occupancy Tax funds, she said.

Several more murals are in the works, with a number of locations already lined up.

The mural Project’s name stands for “historic and hiking; equine; arts, antiques and agriculture; rural vistas and drives; and tasting of fine wines.” Visit www.ramonamurals.com. n

Hermiz, center, is pictured with Pete Bakarich, left, and Ray Cardona, who picked up turkeys for the Ramona Senior Center.

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This year’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 5 is, sure to delight guests of all ages. The event is presented by Ramona Chamber of Commerce.A activities and events in Old Town Ramona will

take place from 5 to 8 p.m., with the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree set for 6 p.m. at the Guy B. Woodward Museum.

At Ramona Town Hall, there will be a family celebration, free photos with Santa Claus — who will be there from 5 to 8 p.m. — and Santa’s Village for gift shopping.

Also planned are sleigh rides, carolers, performances and more, including a Find the Elf contest at participating Old Town locations. Many Main Street merchants will be open late to allow ample time for shopping.

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To accommodate an expanding number of wineries, artists and guests, the third annual ramona art and Wine Festival made a move this year to larger quarters — begent ranch on Highland Valley road.

Guests tasted handcrafted wine from 15 area wineries and food prepared by local gourmet chefs.

ramona’s art community was well represented, with 28 fine artists dis-playing and selling work that included oil, acrylic, glass, mixed media, pencil, jewelry, sculptures, silk painting and watercolor media. Six hand-painted wine barrels were exhibited and auctioned throughout the day. and renowned local artist chuck mcPherson completed a painting on-site that was auctioned off

at the close of the event.music, too, added to the ambiance,

with entertainment provided by a French horn quartet, a violin/viola duo, and a saxophone soloist.

S. elaine Lyttleton, head of the ramona H.e.a.r.T. mural Project, and micole moore, president of the ramona Valley Vineyard association, joined to honor San Diego county Supervisor Dianne Jacob for her support of the growing ramona valley wine industry and the mural Project.

Proceeds from the festival will be used to benefit the nonprofit mural Project, whose mission is to celebrate ramona’s cultural heritage through an outdoor visual arts program. n

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The annual ramona Pop Warner Packwood bowl Tournament was held last month, with 12 teams

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“We would like to thank everyone who came out and supported our rPW teams,” said ramona Pop Warner President nicole Lester. “We appreciated all the support on our silent auction

items and game-ball auctions for each team. It was a fun day for all the teams and their families.”

In final game results, Junior Pee Wee blue lost to escondido 27-0; Junior Pee Wee black beat San marcos 32-0; Pee Wee black tied Lakeside 0-0; Pee Wee blue beat La Jolla 29-12; mighty mite beat Vista 32-12; and Junior midget lost to Lakeside 30-34.

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Historical Society: The ramona Pioneer Historical Society’s christmas Potluck is set for Dec. 8, at 6:30 pm, at 645 main St., where pianist Jenny Peckham will lead the singing. The public is welcome. Those attending the potluck are asked to bring a main dish, salad or dessert for eight. canned food will be collected for ramona Food and clothes closet.

The Historical Society reported that a dehumidifier was purchased for the millinery Shop by the San Vicente Valley club, and a new sound system for the barnett barn was installed by museum member r.D. baker. call the museum at 760-789-7644.

Republican Women: Intermountain republican Women Federated’s Dec. 15 meeting will be held at

10:45 a.m. at the San Vicente resort, 24157 San Vicente rd., with guest speaker assemblyman brian Jones.

The group welcomes members, spouses and guests from ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel and surrounding areas. rSVP by Dec. 10. contact 760-788-6342 or [email protected].

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club welcomes ramona community Singers to the club’s Dec. 16 holiday-themed luncheon meeting. meetings are at the San Vicente resort, 24157 San Vicente rd. rSVP to Kaaren Thiem at 760-788-4840 by the Friday before the meeting. check-in is at 11 a.m. The public is welcome. Visit the club’s Facebook page or go to www.sanvicentevalleyclub.org. n

according to the organization’s supporters. He loved the game of football and all that it repre-sented to the community.

Today, the ramona program includes approximately 250 participants, 40 football coaches, 15 cheer coaches

and 15 board members who manage the day-to-day business and operations of the league.

“rPW parents and board members are so dedicated to providing this activity because of people like Jack Packwood laying the groundwork for a

community-based youth pro-gram,” said baldwin. “I enjoyed spending the day at the Packwood bowl game watch-ing our young boys and girls do what they love to do.” n

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ramona chamber of commerce is accept-ing nominations for its annual awards, which will be announced at the Installation and awards Gala in January 2016.

nomination forms for citizen of the Year, business of the Year, nonprofit organization of the Year and Lifetime achievement are available in the chamber office, 960 main St., and online at www.ramonachamber.com. They

are due by 4 p.m. Dec. 12. The awards recognize outstanding

contributions to the ramona community during the past year. nominees and those making the nominations need not be chamber members. In fact, the chamber welcomes input from as many people as possible.

call ramona chamber at 760-789-1311. n

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Fraudsters often surface during medicare’s open enroll-ment season, which runs from oct. 15 to Dec. 7. So if you’re planning to enroll in a medicare Part c health plan (medicare advantage) or Part D prescription drug plan:

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a common ploy of identity thieves is to say they can send you your free gift right away — they just need your medicare number to confirm. Decline politely but firmly. remember: it’s not rude to be shrewd!

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Poaching is a worldwide problem that is leading to the extinction of many animals.

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When it comes to extending generosity to others, ramona is a small town with a big heart.

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Share Your ChristmasDonations of new, unwrapped toys,

nonperishable food and financial gifts go a long way toward making ramona Food and clothes closet’s Share Your christmas Program possible. Donations may be made at the drive-through lane behind the Thrift Store, located at 773 main St., and at many businesses and organizations around town.

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Ramona Airport Toys for TotsThe marine Toys for Tots Foundation

will return to ramona airport on Dec. 12 to collect new, unwrapped toys, which are distributed to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts. The u.S. marines and volunteers will collect toys from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the airport, 2926 montecito rd. The public is welcome to watch aircraft fly in from other county airports. call 760-788-3366.

VFW Military Family Christmas Fund

Since 2004, ramona VFW Post 3783 has adopted active-duty military fami-lies who live in ramona Vista military housing as part of its military Family christmas Fund. members of the com-munity are welcome to help at the gift-wrapping party, set for Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Post, 2247 Kelly ave. Participants are asked to bring scissors, tape and hors d’oeuvres to share. Wrapping paper, ribbon and gift tags are also welcome.

Toy distribution day is Dec. 20 at 1 p.m., when the VFW and Santa claus make their deliveries. Volunteers are invited to put on their holiday hats and join the fun. call 760-789-7888.

Historical Society Food Drivea canned food drive will be part of

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their babies are the focus of ramona Pregnancy care clinic’s adopt-a-mom program. ornaments with the names of specific mothers and what they need are available at the clinic, 1530 main St., Ste. 6, and at several local churches. Gifts may be dropped off at a participating church by Dec. 6, or at the clinic by Dec. 11. call 760-789-7059.

Regina Flores Real Estate Group Canned Food Drive

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Century 21 Award Food Drivecentury 21 award agents have a goal

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Kamps Holiday Toy DriveKamps Propane will offer up to $50

in propane for those who bring in a new, unwrapped toy for children served by ramona Food and clothes closet. Propane is awarded at double the toy value, up to a maximum of $50. Toy receipt is required. Stop by Kamps at 1000 olive St. through Dec. 11. call 760-789-7079.

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Deb espinoza of Stage Presence Homes and Shelly Heimer with W.J. bradley are holding a food and toy drive through Dec. 10 to benefit families served by the ramona Food and clothes closet. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food may be brought to Stage Presence Homes at 2260 main Street or W.J. bradley at 311 12th St. For each toy or bag of food

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ahead 17-15, the Knights took another time-out to calm their nerves. Just like coming out of most of the time-outs all night, rHS coach Dawn Halfaker had her girls prepared, and rHS junior Katie Flinn served up yet another ace. Seol laid down two more big spikes, and the score was tied 18-18.

The Knights were not quite done, though, and they never looked back while taking game four by the score of 25-19.

coming down to the fifth game in the series, both teams knew what was at stake. Having seen their two-game lead brought even, ramona knew they needed to swing momentum back in their favor.

In this situation, the fifth and final game is only played to 15, as opposed to 25 for the first four games, so as the score climbed from 3-3, to 4-4, 5-5 and then 6-6, the tension thickened.

a great kill by rHS junior Karina martinez and another massive team block tied the score once again at 8-8. Seol slammed another spike home to tie the game again at 12-12, and Wilson came up with another heady play to lock the score at 13-13.

but, it was not meant to be this year, and for such a wild, rowdy and noisy game, it ended quickly and quietly at 15-13. bishop’s School dethroned the defending champs and advanced to the cIF Finals.

ramona’s girls were understandably distraught after the game, but through the tears and hugs shined a distinct pride that comes with knowing you’ve left it all on the court.

Watching her team console each other, coach Halfaker couldn’t have been more proud of their effort.

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She beamed when she spoke about her two seniors. “our seniors came out with blazing leadership and they are going to go on to lead companies and run farms and do whatever they want to do.”

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Padres attempted to teach the natives the catholic faith, agri-culture and european trades. However, this was an era of rap-idly changing times, and soon mexico was at war with Spain.

after mexico won her inde-pendence from Spain in 1821,

the mexican legislature adopted the act of Secularization, a polit-

ical move intended to reduce the vast power of the catholic church that held authority over the Indians and the land. once that influence was diminished, this act of 1833, allowed the mexican governors to bestow large land grants to their

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The cupeño people, who had long ago split away from their cahuilla rela-

tives to the north, inhabited the mountains in the San Jose Val-ley on a small section of land surrounding the hot springs known as cupa. They had been there for unknown generations, where they lived in two distinct villages, known as Wilakal (San Ignacio) and Kupa (cupa), which were located near present-day Warner Hot Springs at the headwaters of the San Luis rey river.

but by 1795, Spaniards began appearing on cupeño lands, and by 1818, they had established the mission at Santa Ysabel, and some years later, a chapel at agua caliente.

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Eviction of the cupeños at cupa — Warner Springs

Teamsters leave Warner’s with Cupeño exiles in 1903. PHoTo CouRTeSy oF PHil BRiGANDi

Secularization, cupeño lands became part of two large mexican Land Grants known as rancho Valle de San Jose, being granted to Silvestre de la Portilla, and rancho San Jose del Valle, initially granted to Jose antonio Pico, but was eventu-ally re-granted to Juan Jose Warner after being abandoned by Pico.

by 1846, the united States was at war with mexico, and the brief era of the “Silver Dons” of mexico, who reigned over their vast ranchos for perhaps a dozen years or more, was gradu-ally coming to a close. During this period of european expan-sion, cupa or agua caliente — also known as Warner’s — became a familiar stopping place on the dusty overland trail and mail route. as a result, the cupeños found themselves caught between Spanish, mexican and american cultures, all competing for control of california.

Following the arrival of white settlers and the formation of the land grants, the cupeños had to adjust to conditions previously unknown to them, as they were hunters and gatherers. Gradually, some did begin to adapt to the new culture, thus supplying the primary workforce at Warner’s cattle ranch. Some of the men

did craftwork, creating carved wood objects and saddle mats sold to travelers on the Southern Immigrant Trail. The women made lace and took in laundry that they washed in the soft water at the hot springs. In 1846, W.H. emory, a brevet major with the u.S. army corps of engineers, noted that the Indians were “held in a state of serfdom” by Warner.

Some of the cupeños refused to adjust to the white man’s ways, especially after california became a state in 1850, and the Sheriff of San Diego, agoston Haraszthy, began requiring them to pay taxes on their livestock, despite being denied citizenship. as a result of this injustice, Juan antonio Garra, a cupeño chief, and William marshall, a deserter from the u.S. navy, then living with the cupeños, stirred up some other Indians and orga-nized a revolt. after they burned Warner’s buildings and killed some men and livestock, u.S. army soldiers were ordered to cupa and soon put down the revolt. Garra and marshall were captured and executed. after the raid, Warner was unable to overcome the financial loss and abandoned the ranch in 1855.

by 1875, President u.S. Grant set aside about 1,125 acres of the cupeño settlement


as a permanent reservation. President rutherford b. Hayes rescinded Grant’s order in 1880, after the Warner and Portillo grants had been patented.

over the years, the big ranchos changed hands several times, and in 1878, John G. Downey, the former governor of california, obtained title to the rancho San Jose Del Valle and rancho Valle de San Jose, where he became an absentee owner. During this time, some of the cupeños moved their homes and cattle beyond Hot Springs mountain into Lost Valley, while oth-ers remained at the hot springs, where they were no longer welcome. by 1880, Downey began legal proceedings to have the cupeños removed permanently from the hot springs.

For more than two decades thereafter, legal actions moved forward, going all the way to the u.S. Supreme court and including a personal plea to President Teddy roosevelt in San bernardino. In 1901, charles Lummis formed the Sequoya League to help the Indians. The League petitioned the u.S. government to appoint a commission that would seek a place to move the Indians after they were evicted from cupa. after an extensive search, the commission rec-ommended the government purchase 3,438 acres — with 140 miners’ inches of water for irrigation — near Pala for $46,230, and include another 5,000 acres of rocky and hilly public land adjacent to the reservation. This place was about 30 miles west and down-stream on the San Luis rey river of their old native soil at cupa.

a month prior to the scheduled eviction, there were threats of armed resistance by some of the “irreconcil-ables,” who swore they would “stay and die in their homes.” They had heard from Indians in mesa Grande, who claimed the cupeño resistors had 40 repeating rifles and plenty of ammunition. cecilio blacktooth, the cupeños’ previous captain, told his people to flee to the hills and resist with knives.

Following these threats, James e. Jenkins, a government Indian inspector, arrived to supervise the eviction, and he seemed to be favorable to the Indians. Shortly thereafter, juntas (councils) were held and were attended by a few lead-ing malcontents. The cupeños’ lawyer, John brown, came from San bernardino, bringing with him miss Laura cornelius (neoskalita), an Iroquois Indian girl and descendant of many chiefs. She was a teacher in the riverside Government Indian School, who gave a powerful speech to break the stalemate.

Finally, from may 12 to 14, 1903, the eviction at cupa was witnessed and described by Grant Wallace in out West magazine, dated July 1903, titled “The exiles of cupa.”

Wallace told in great detail how 44 teamsters hired by Jenkins had to wait for many days until everything was settled and told to “not do anything to inflame the Indians.” He noted, “The old women, armed with butcher knives, were likely to fight rather than be

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Hadsell explained the program to those present, so families, neighbors and friends of the school can help support the campaign to get those receipts collected.

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moved.” nor could the cupeños ever forgive the government officers, who had suggested bringing troops, “carrying their warrants on their backs,” to remove them.

“night after night, sounds of wail-ing came from the adobe homes of the Indians. When Tuesday (may 12) came, many of them went to the little adobe chapel to pray, and then gathered for the last time among the unpainted wooden crosses within the crude stockade of their ancient burying-ground.

“The great four-and-six horse wagons were quickly loaded with the home-made furniture, bedding and clothing, spotlessly clean from recent washing in

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“amid the shouting of the teamsters, the howling of dogs, the lowing of cattle, and the wailing of some of the women who rode on the great wagons, the caravan started. For nearly three days the long wagon-train, followed by a dozen of the younger Indians on their broncos, driving a small herd of half a hundred ponies and cattle, wound its dusty way over the mesa and around the mountain roads.”

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VOTED RAMONA’S BEST 5 YEARS

IN A ROW2011-2015

FREE $10Holiday Grocery Certificate

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With Any ‘Ron’s’ Purchase

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Lowest Prices On or Off the Hill “In Ramona, It’s Ron’s” Family Owned and Operated at this Location for 37 Years


Lic. No 713606

Specializing in Residential GlassworkLET US TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR GLASS & SCREENING NEEDS

Monday - Friday8 am - 5 pm

222 9th Street • Ramona 760 789-4320

HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • TILE • CARPET • VINYL

FINANCINGAVAILABLE

Tues-Sat 10am-5pmLic# 659595

2405 Main St., #6, Ramona (760) 428-9600 • GoGetFloors.com

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[email protected] # B839759

760-310-9937Craig Heyer

“We Do It All”Over 30 Years

ExperienceFamily Owned

& OperatedBonded & Insured

Heyer Construction

Mr. Ron’sAppliAnce RepAiR“The Appliance Experts!”

mrronsappliancerepair.com760-788-8481

Lic. A43249

Voted #1 in 2014 & 2015

• Irrigation • Rockscape• Tree Removal• Retaining Wall• Clean-up• Concrete Cuts

• Demolition• Concrete Jobs• Small and

Large Jobs• Maintenance

Service

760-315-5402Ca Lic-992366

Bonded and Insured

Bad Taste, Nitrates, Hard Water, Iron. . .

NO PROBLEM!

Call Bert Huff

760.789.5010www.haguewatersandiego.com

WE REPAIR ALL MAKES & MODELS

For over 35 years our dad has been taking care of Ramona’s water problems, big or small. Call our

dad today and eliminate the problems!

GOT PROBLEM WATER?

The Only Full Service Water Treatment Company in Ramona!

Residential • Commercial • Drinking Water • Water Softeners

Personal, Professional Service Since 1977Locally Owned and Operated

Bad Taste, Nitrates, Hard Water, Iron. . .

NO PROBLEM!

Call Bert Huff

760.789.5010www.haguewatersandiego.com

WE REPAIR ALL MAKES & MODELS

For over 35 years our dad has been taking care of the Backcountry’s

water problems, big or small. Call our dad today and eliminate the problems!

GOT PROBLEM WATER?

The Only Full Service Water Treatment Company in Ramona!

Residential • Commercial • Drinking Water • Water Softeners

Personal, Professional Service Since 1977Locally Owned and Operated

Lic. #415453 Lic. #415453

ServiceS Home

CONTRACTOR LICENSE — California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor and/or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Check contractors’ license status at www.cslb.ca.gov. Business and Professions Code section 7030.5 says that licensed contractors are required to include their license numbers in (a) all construction contracts; (b) subcontracts and calls for bid; and (c) all forms of advertising, as prescribed by the registrar of contractors.

Powerland equiPment, inc.27943 Valley Center Rd. • Valley Center, CA 92082Mobile: 760-497-0951 • Toll Free: [email protected]

Ken Sweitzer Sales Manager

Call Jerry

• Free Estimates• Water Heaters• Tankless Water Heaters

• Garbage Disposals• Water, Gas & Sewer Repairs• Faucets

• Toilets• Pressure Regulators• Leak Detection

DOZER WORK• Clearing • Pads • Roads • Ponds

Contractor License # 938001-A

Call Larry Herman760-390-0428

All General Engineering

No Move-in $90 Hour

General Contractor

Home Repair Specialist

INSURED • LIC. #843164760-788-8185

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Hurricane & Poway Fence CompanyServing San Diego for Over 25 YearsCommercial Projects 760-789-4142

Residential ProjectsRAMONA FENCE 760-788-1538

209 10th St. (Hwy. 78)Ramona

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Wood • Chain Link • Dog Runs • CorralsFREE ESTIMATES

FAMILY OWNED OPERATED

www.Patriotptg.com

Steve Travis858.414.6955

QUALITY SERVICE • TRAINED PROFESSIONALSInterior, Exterior, Specialty Coatings, Wood Replacement & More!

Your FULL SERVICE Local PAINTING CompanyCelebrating 25+ Years in the Construction Industry

LICENSE #670049 B -1 and C-33

760.788.8181

Your HouseYour WindowsYour Carpets 2

Katie’s CleaningResidential & Commercial

20% OFFWindow Cleaning

Call Kathleen 760-315-2632Estimates R Free

25 Years Experience

I’ll Clean 4 YOU!

Expires 12/31/15

Decks • Outdoor KitchensPatio Covers • Room Additions

Remodels • Bath Remodels

Rick KuchtaOwner /General Contractor

Lic. #762250

760789-5209

R.J. Kuchta Construction2 9 Y E A R S E X P E R I E N C E

“Where Quality Counts”


Ransom Brothers

www.ransombrothers.com

532 B Street (Old Town Ramona)

760-789-0240Mon - Fri: 7 am - 5 pm • Sat & Sun: 7:30 am - 4 pm

1441 Main Street(In the Albertsons Center)760-789-7898

Mon - Fri: 8 am - 7 pm • Sat & Sun: 8 am - 5 pm

FIVE NOTARIES ON STAFF. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.

WE OFFER:

Yes We Can!Ransom Brothers

Ramona’s Destination for All Your Shipping Needs

$3 OFFUPS or FedEx GroundLIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER • EXPIRES 12/31/15

Free Deco Holiday Shipping Box with Any UPS

or FedEx ShipmentCANNOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER

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SHIP IN STYLE$4OFF

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PRICES GOOD UNTIL 12/31/15

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Ramona home journal dec 3 2015