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By Ruth Lepper

R amona has become a destination for wine connoisseurs and antique

enthusiasts. Vineyards are scattered through-

out the area, with many of them open for wine tasting. Many of the wineries are represented by Ramona Valley Vineyard Association.

Quality antiques and collectibles can be found in Ramona’s many antique shops, with most shops located along Main Street in the heart of town.

Historic Ramona Town Hall built in 1894 turns 119 in 2013. It is under-going a lengthy renovation project, with the main hall next in line. The east and west wings have been completed and are available for use by community groups. Craft shows are held here around the holidays.

Just down the street is the historic Verlaque House, home of the Guy B. Woodward Museum. The 1860s

house will host a special display of colorful Depression glass in the Barnett Barn in the spring.

The lighting of the community Christmas tree takes place in early December in Collier Park. The event is hosted by Ramona Chamber of Commerce.

The annual rodeo attracts competitors from around the country. The three-day event is held in May at Ramona Outdoor Community Center. The parade on Main Street was reinstated in 2011, after several years’ absence.

Local artists invite the public to watch them at work in their own environs during the Open Studios Art Tour in April. The self-guided tour was started in 2002, by mem-bers of Ramona Art Guild.

Ramona is home to two county parks — the spacious Dos Picos Park, with camping areas and hiking trails, located off Mussey Grade Road, and the smaller Collier Park, two blocks from Main Street. n

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Photo by Carol Kinney

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only lived in Ramona for eight months, yet they already know how special the town is.

“The people are more friendly, and the pace seems so much slower. It’s less of the hustle and bustle than we found down the hill,” said Nicole.

They were introduced to the community by one of Sanford’s plumbing colleagues who suggested they check out a house near Dos Picos County Park.

The family’s first impression of Ramona was: “It’s awesome!”

“We were impressed with the incredible views, the diverse wildlife and the space we now have for our

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Murals in the MakingBy Tracy Rolling

Murals are defined as distinguished pieces of art that are directly painted or applied to a wall,

ceiling or large permanent surface. Such is the case with the town’s most recent mural, known as the Casey Tibbs mural.

Located at the corner of Tenth and Main streets on the Town and Country Real Estate and Home Loan building, the artwork boldly characterizes the famous cowboy.

On one portion of the building is a close-up of Tibbs heaving a saddle over his shoulder. Next to that, he is shown riding a bucking bronco in front of a

picturesque background. Project organizers are a group

of prominent businesspeople who established the nonprofit Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Murals. The group created the outdoor visual arts program with the desire to encourage economic vitality by increasing tourism, promoting community pride, and celebrating the town’s rich cultural heritage.

H.E.A.R.T. President Elaine Lyttleton says the project offers local artists and students the opportunity to create something beautiful for both residents

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and visitors to enjoy. Lyttleton says the group has

identified almost a half-dozen new canvases (aka, blank walls in the community) and will soon begin working on a mural representing San Diego Country Estates (SDCE).

Though the artists and exact location for the SDCE mural have not yet been determined, funding has been raised.

Also in the works are murals for the Ramona Business Barn building and the Ramona Food and Clothes Closet building, which would feature a historic mural of the Kenilworth Inn, a famous hotel that once stood at that location.

H.E.A.R.T. Vice President Judy Nachazel will work closely with the artists once they are selected, and all are excited to see more murals in the making.

To learn more about the Ramona murals, visit www.ramonamurals.com. n


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Driven by community business leaders, the Ramona Chamber of Commerce is 350 members strong.

The nonprofit organization began in January 1922, when a group of volunteers known as the Ramona Improvement Society joined the national Chamber organization.

Working in conjunction with sole proprietors, businesses and nonprofit organizations, the Chamber’s mission is “to develop and maintain a climate for viable economic growth, to promote loyalty to, and networking for local businesses and to demonstrate an outstanding leadership role in our community.”

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Downtown Ramona will include a festive craft fair in Ramona Town Hall and Main Street merchants offering a wide selection of gifts and goodies during the Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 weekend.

Stores between Fifth and Eighth streets are set to be open extended hours, and young carolers from local schools plan to fill the atmosphere around Town Hall with merry melodies.

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The event will be held at Collier Park, 636 E St., where our community Christmas tree will be decked out and dusted with snow for the occasion.

The event will offer lots of family fun, including a snow machine, classic movies on a big screen, music, talent show, martial arts demonstrations, toy collection, and a visit from Santa Claus. Food, craft and vendor booths will be open.

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three children,” said Nicole. “Nothing compares to the property values in Ramona.”

The Nichols family moved from a two-bedroom, one-bath condo in Santee to a home almost double the size with a large backyard.

They say they love the weather

patterns and the slightly higher elevation, which makes for warmer days and cooler nights. Besides looking forward to celebrating the holidays in Ramona, they are excited to see more of the four seasons than they have in years past.

“The kids are even hoping for some snow,” said Nicole, whose children attend a private Christian school.

“Ramona is loaded with activities,” she said, adding that the children are interested in the 4-H program as well as a basketball league through the Boys and Girls Club of Ramona.

Nicole says that God blessed their family with the opportunity to open their own plumbing business — Sanford and Son Plumbing — only a few months after they moved to town.

“Sanford has years of industry expe-rience, and is doing well,” said Nicole, grateful to the Ramona community for making them feel so at home. n

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Ramona kids love to stay busy! In ad-dition to year-round activities, such as hiking, biking, swimming, tennis

and horseback riding, there is a variety of seasonal sports.

In the fall, two winter soccer leagues begin. One is competitive while the other is recreational. Both are organized by the Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego, Ramona Branch. They are open to children between the ages of 5 and 13. The recreational league teaches

basic soccer skills along with the rules of the game, while the competitive league is designed for advanced players.

Also organized by the Boys and Girls Club is a winter basketball league. Children in grades three through eight participate in the indoor sport, learning basic ball-handling, dribbling, passing and shooting. The two-month season concludes with a double elimination play-off week.

Both the soccer and basketball fees include club membership.

Just before spring, three sports begin their seasons.

The first is Ramona Girls Softball. The program offers a positive ball-playing experience for girls between the ages of 8 and 14. In addition to softball skills, the youngsters learn sportsman-ship, camaraderie and teamwork.

The second season opener is PONY

Baseball. The league is part of the Ramona Parks and Recreation Association, and follows guide-lines set forth by the National PONY League (which stands for Protect Our Nation’s Youth). Ballplayers between the ages of

4 and 14 experience traditional hitting, fielding and pitching.

The third spring sport is soccer. This league teaches basic and intermediate skills. Participants practice a variety of field positions while playing games on a regular basis.

At the height of summer, football training begins. There are two foot-ball leagues in Ramona. The first is Ramona Youth Football, better known as Ramona Chargers. Players compete against teams from as far north as Murrieta.

The second league is organized through Ramona Pop Warner. Kids play in various divisions, learning speed, agility and conditioning while participating in weekly games.

There are many other programs offered in Ramona that will keep community youngsters busy. n

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Ramona’s Raptor EncounterBy Tracy Rolling

On any given Saturday in January or February, on the west end of town, an

extraordinary event takes place — HawkWatch.

Here, neighbors, guests and visitors from far away will flock to witness resident and migrating birds of prey as they soar over the massive grasslands, enjoying a winter banquet.

Carrie Chacksfield of Wildlife Research Institute (WRI) describes how the event provides an opportunity for people to learn more about the different species of birds while they witness some of the raptors in action.

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Ramona wine country has been around for a very long time. Winemaking is a part of San Diego

County’s history. Records show that in 1769, Franciscan missionary Father Junipero Serra planted the first California vineyard in San Diego.

Ramona’s location, with cool nights, warm days and gentle breezes, is ideal for grape growing. For that reason, several visionary wine lovers worked hard to get this area recognized as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). In January of 2006, Ramona wine country was officially born and placed on the U.S. Department of the Treasury map of authorized viticultural areas.

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winemaking continues to excel. If all you want is to drink some good

wine, who cares what the region is called, where the grapes grow and how the wine is crafted? What you want to know is where you can go to taste some of that great wine.

Wine lovers now have 16 tasting rooms within the Ramona Valley AVA where the award-winning wines produced by our talented vintners may be tasted.

Tasting rooms along state Route 67 include Salerno Winery and Schwaesdall Winery on the west; and Pamo Valley Winery, Pyramid Vineyard, and Edwards Vineyard and Cellars on the east.

Other west end wine tasting stops include Kohill Winery, Cactus Star Vineyard at Scaredy Cat Ranch, and Woof ’n Rose Winery and Vineyard, all

within a short drive of each other. Soon there will be a wine tasting trail ride on horseback offered

on the west end. On the east end, Lenora Winery,

La Finquita Winery, Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard

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With trails rides ranging from “mild to wild,” the annual Desert Safari offers some of

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“Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club’s annual Desert Safari’s main course is an awesome trail specifically designed for all skill levels within the 4-by-4 community,” says TDS Public Relations Director Bob Alexander.

The family-oriented event promises games and activities for all ages. Food and off-road equipment vendors will offer the latest advances in technology specifically engineered for the off- roading community, and raffles will feature $150 thousand in prizes. Saturday night after the raffle, guests will enjoy a dazzling fireworks display.

The 51st annual Desert Safari will be staged March 1 to 3, 2013,

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Horses and horse people love it here in Ramona. Even during the economic downturn, our many

tack and feed stores survived when many other retailers had to close their doors.

Every type of horse sport can be found in Ramona. From old-fashioned knights in armor jousting on horses suited in protective gear of their own, to cowboy shooting Old West-style, it’s all here.

Do you want to learn something new? Take a class that teaches how to communicate with a horse using body language, or a clinic on healing touch for animals.

Ramona’s beautiful ranches host world-class instructors who teach all sorts of horse-related material.

The area offers magnificent trails to ride in all parts of town. For examples, see the Sampling of Hikes and Trails in this Guide.

If English horse sports are what you enjoy, the International Equestrian Center in San Diego Country Estates is one of several locations that host a number of English events, and is home to several trainers who teach English riding.

A fun all-day event offered a few times a year, called Diva Day, welcomes anyone who wants to learn how to ride quadrille. Quadrille is drill

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In Southern California, there is no such thing as bad weather, just different kinds of good weather. Winter in

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Tennis is offered at San Diego Country Estates Recreation Center at 25386 Pappas Rd. Lighted tennis courts are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Loaner rackets and balls can be borrowed at the office. Tennis lessons are available from tennis pro Greg Failla. Classes are open to the public. On the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Failla and his wife, Katrina, offer free classes.

Also in San Diego Country Estates is the award-winning San Vicente 18-hole, 72-par course. Designed by Ted Robinson, ASGCA, the San Vicente Golf Course is considered one of the most picturesque courses in San Diego. After a round of golf, players are often seen enjoying a cold drink or satisfying meal at the Oaks Grille Par Lounge.

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You’ve heard the expression, “If these walls could talk,” but what about these sidewalks? What would the

sidewalks lining Main Street Ramona say about the town’s most notable residents and guests?

Maybe they’d tell you about the legendary baseball player William Thomas Burns, also known as “Sleepy Bill,” who called Ramona home for a good number of years prior to his death in 1953.

Or former Major League baseball player David Gordon Cripe, who was born in Ramona in 1951, and played for the Kansas City Royals in 1978.

How about actor and film director Oscar “Budd” Boetticher, who made low-budget Westerns in the late 1950s? Boetticher was best known for pictures such as “Bullfighter and the Lady,” “Seven Men from Now,” “Ride Lonesome” and “Comanche Station.” He lived in Ramona prior to his death in late 2001.

Other famous people include motorcycle Superbike champion John “Hopper” Hopkins, who was born and raised in Ramona and today competes in races around the world.

Former rodeo champion and cowboy Casey Tibbs moved to Ramona in 1976, with a goal of raising and breeding

horses. He enjoyed the quiet country setting and had a positive impact on the town prior to his death in 1990.

While many famous people have lived in or come from Ramona, some of the town’s most prominent guests include Bobby Riggs and Margaret Court.

The year was 1973, the day was Mother’s Day — May 13, to be exact, and the location was at the newly developed San Diego County Estates. Residents and tennis enthusiasts gathered to watch 55-year-old former pro Riggs take on 30-year-old number-one women’s player Court.

Though Riggs won easily (6-2, 6-1), it was a day few would forget, especially those who watched Riggs lose to Billie Jean King at the Huston Astrodome during the Battle of the Sexes later that same year.

Riggs enjoyed San Diego Country Estates so much he wound up purchasing a home and visiting often for several years.

Oh, if the town could talk I’m certain it would make mention of many others who are considered part of the Ramona legend. n

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Ramona is loaded with great hiking and equestrian trails open to visi-tors and residents alike. One of the

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The 728 acres are owned and main-tained by the County of San Diego and offer novice to moderate hikers an opportunity to identify various ele-

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From the staging area, located at 1500 Deviney Ln. directly off San Vicente Rd., hikers will find a paved trail leading toward the southern mountains. The trailhead is identified by a wooden kiosk, and points of interests as well as an area map are prominently displayed.

Two primary trails wind through the scenic terrain, each offering a unique experience.

The first trail is labeled Valley View Trail. Here, hikers will trek less than a mile before reaching a secondary trail labeled the Overlook Trail. From there,

they will return to the original trail, which ends after a few hundred feet. The beauty in hiking this trail is enjoying the view of one perspective on the way in, and then circling around and seeing it from a different angle.

The second trail is called Rattlesnake Trail. This is the longer of the two, and loops around the preserve, featuring a break-off trail known as the Oak Loop Trail. Picnic tables and rest areas are scattered between the natural and non-native grasslands, which are identified in the County’s Multiple Species Conservation Program.

Though the trails are four miles in total, the serenity of the area makes it feel like a mere walk in the park. n

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players to a super twilight (after 4 p.m.) greens fee of $19. There is a snack bar and pro shop, providing golfers with anything they might need.

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What better way to work off those holiday pounds? Enjoy fun in the sun, Ramona-style! n

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19 different varieties of raptors,” she said. A number of scopes are provided so folks can see the birds up close and personal.

“Though we have no birds of our own, some falconers will visit during HawkWatch with their rescue birds.”

Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, wear sturdy shoes and layered clothing, and arrive early.

“Last year, on one of our big-gest days, we had 700 people,” said Chacksfield. WRI only hosted the event on Saturdays in January 2012. “We extended HawkWatch back to both months, recognizing it’s such a unique event.”

In addition to the raptors, WRI is home to bison that help maintain a low-lying grass area for burrowing owls. They recently welcomed a new baby bison, which increased the herd to seven.

HawkWatch takes place every Saturday in January and February at WRI headquarters, 18030 Highland Valley Rd., in Ramona. It starts promptly at 9 a.m. and concludes at noon, regardless of weather.

While the event is free to the public,

visitors may make a donation to the nonprofit organization.

Visit www.wildlife-research.org or call 760-789-3992. n

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The museum is located at 645 Main St. and is open Thursday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. Call 760-789-7644. n

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that form a partial triangle or V, and don’t be afraid to try something new.”

She also advises people to store their digital images on DVDs and CDs, service their equipment regularly, and store memory sticks in a cool, dry area.

Today, Phillips uses a Canon EOS and a macro lens. She says her modern-day equipment allows her to see the “pollen on a bee’s knees,” and jokes that the pitfall of living life behind the lens is trying to keep up with all the new technology.

“I believe a true photographer sees the shot then takes it. They don’t have to touch it up in order to make it a great shot.

“It’s not about the equipment,” she concludes. “It’s more about taking a risk and finding the reward on the other side of the lens.” n

By Tracy Rolling

Taking good pictures can be a challenge for both amateurs and pros.

“But it doesn’t have to be,” says longtime photographer Natallie Rose Phillips.

Phillips, an award-winning photographer, has been living life behind the lens since she was a little girl.

“My fourth-grade teacher took portraits of each student, then brought us into the darkroom where we watched the photographs come to life,” she says, completely fascinated by the process.

Phillips describes how the film was place into a tray of chemicals and like magic, black-and-white photos appeared. Shortly after that, she received her first camera from Santa. It was a Vivitar 110.

About that time she entered her first contest at the Del Mar Fair, and has been hooked on photography ever since.

“I learned the fundamentals in junior high and high school, and I discovered my passion for photographing nature. I follow my heart. If I see an awesome sunset I dive in the shot and create a memory that will last a lifetime.”

Believing photography is more than capturing the perfect shot, Phillips says, “It’s a way to find spiritual peace, admire a beautiful place, a special person or a festive event. And then preserve that image forever.”

Phillips cautions that the biggest mistakes people make are being in a hurry, trying to rush the shot, and

Long-time photographer Natallie Rose Phillips displays some of her award-winning photographs, which were taken in towns and cities across the country.

Natallie Phillips’ camera collection includes a few of her father’s hand- me-downs, such as an Olympus Wide-E, Petri FT, and four Brownie box cameras from the early 1900s. PhotoS by traCy rolling


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Mounted shooting clinics are offered at Creek Hollow Ranch, and barrel racing is taught all over town, as well. Many of these trainers have good- hearted, well-trained horses to learn on.

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library and a new drive-through Starbucks, you can still find hitching rails just outside many

businesses’ doors.Two beautiful murals of local

cowboy legend Casey Tibbs hang near Old Town, where 10th Street meets Highway 78. A testament to Ramona’s

cowboy heritage, the two-time World All-Around Rodeo champion, western movie star and stuntman moved here in 1967 to breed horses. In 1987, he lent

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P reparations are under way for the Fourth Annual Ramona Bluegrass and Old West Fest.

Event organizers Chris Anderson and Rob Lewallen anticipate that visitors will be entertained by a variety of high-quality, toe-tapping, hand- clapping, foot-stomping performers.

Some of the featured bands will include Gone Tomorrow, Lonesome Otis, Chris Clarke & Plow, The Shirthouse Band, Judy Taylor, Next Generation and many others.

The event is expected to draw more than 2,500 people to Ramona, with some coming from as far away as Arizona and Nevada.

“It’s good clean fun the whole family can enjoy,” Lewallen says.

In addition to non-stop performances on the main stage, there will be an Old

West Fest featuring historic encamp-ments from mountain men, and the Civil War and cowboy eras.

Anderson says the encampments have become so popular that they’ve expanded into their own area.

“New this year, the Old West Fest will be closer to the rodeo ground. People can still get into both venues for one low price,” she says. The cost for a family of four on Sunday is only $30.

The two-day event is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center at 421 Aqua Ln.

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These awards have been issued for nearly 50 years and recognize Ramona Citizen of the Year, Ramona Business of the year and Ramona Non-Profit Organization of the Year.

Chamber events get done through volunteers. You can participate in event committees or as an Ambassador, one who welcomes new businesses to the community and helps organize events like the annual Merchants Safe Trick or Treat program held on Halloween, and the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting held in early December.

The Chamber also puts on the Open Studios Tour, Horseshoe Tournament and the Ramona Country Fair.

“The fair is one of our biggest community-based events,” said Chamber President Jason DeLeo, explaining that the the funds earned are reinvested in the community by way of education, public relations and scholarships.

Besides promoting local membership and economic stimulation, as vocal-ized in the slogan “Shop Locally, Shop Ramona,” the Chamber works with governing agencies to seek solutions that concern the Ramona public.

“We believe that if you want to get something back, you first must give. Giving time, effort and ideas is a great way to get something back in this community,” said First Vice President Darrel Kinney.

Chamber membership isn’t just an investment in the business community, he adds. It’s an investment in the town’s future. n

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The town hall also has been the site of an election polling place, Miss Ramona contests, Farm Bureau, World

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Supplies and equipment for just about every outdoor activity are available in Ramona. Our town is home to two national chain stores with everything a sporting enthusiast could want. Tennis, golf, running, hiking — you name it, it’s here.

Would you rather let a horse do the running? Ramona is horse country. The

many tack and feed stores in town have everything for horse and rider, no mat-ter what type of riding you prefer.

If using your hands is what you enjoy — building, welding, painting, tinkering on your car — local shops have what you need.

If indoor activities are your cup of tea, you’ll find what you need for craft-ing, sewing, knitting or quilting in a number of Ramona shops. Do you enjoy antiquing? Ramona is a gold mine of unique and interesting antique stores.

If you want to buy what someone else has created, our craft and specialty shops have the perfect item.

Clothing and jewelry shops dot Main Street, while vintage items can be found at a number of the antique shops in town. Whether you want trendy boutique-style clothing straight from the streets of L.A., or a comfortable pair of blue jeans and boots, Ramona’s shopping district has it all. n

shows and meeting places for numerous clubs and organizations. The list goes on and on.

Ramona Town Hall will begin its 119th year on Feb. 22, 2013. Construction was completed in 1894, and the two-story, adobe building was presented to the people of Ramona by Martha and Augustus Barnett.

The hall is managed by a board of directors headed by Woody Kirkman. Others on the board are Bob Krysak, Bob Hailey, Darrell Beck and Sandee Salvatore.

The east and west wings are the scene of craft shows at various times of the year. Community meetings are held here, and in December 2012, there will be a Victorian-themed dinner fundraiser.

The main hall remains closed. Kirkman estimated it will take at least $2 million to continue with its restoration.

Once completed, the hall will again become a central point of community gatherings and will be the place to see and be seen. n

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Dos Picos County Park will rock with excitement when Ramona Music Fest brings popular music

artists, emerging local talent and a wide range of music styles to two stages.

The event will take place Saturday, April 27, 2013, from noon to 5 p.m.,

and will offer not only music, but games, drawings, live and silent

auctions, and a reverse raffle for a highly sought-after prize.

All ages are welcome, and youngsters in attendance are invited to participate in supervised games and activities.

Guests can satisfy their hunger with grilled food items on the menu, and two beer-and-wine gardens will be open.

Dos Picos County Park is at 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd., off Mussey Grade Road, a venue shaded by picturesque oak trees.

“It’s been getting better every year,” says Music Fest chairman Craig Jung. “And this year we hope to top last year’s event!”

Ramona Music Fest is a fundraiser presented by Ramona’s Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. Tickets at www.RamonaMusicFest.org. n

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J olinda Marshall creates unique pieces of decorative glass. Some are just that — decorative — while others have functional uses.A decorative piece may best be

displayed on a stand with light behind it to bring out the brilliant colors. Functional pieces can be used as serving bowls. Either makes a good centerpiece.

Marshall puts about 36 hours into making each piece. On the average, the glass art goes through two or three firings in the kilns, while some require more firings. The kilns can reach temperatures

up to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.No two pieces are alike. Each one

has distinctive features — in designs, colors and shapes.

They range in size from a few square inches to murals such as one she created to go around a swimming pool. Prices vary, too. Starting price is $25 while the mural was in the thousands.

Marshall will take part in the Ramona Open Studios Tour on April 13 and 14, sponsored by Ramona Chamber of Commerce. Her works will be for sale during the tour as well as giving visitors an opportunity to see where she makes her creations.

The tour features about 18 to 20 artists working in 15 studios. Other


ramona grasslands PreserVeaccess: highland Valley road off highway 67 (main Street). trailhead and staging area are just east of archie moore road. Length: Four-mile-long loop trail on 480 acres in the western portion of a 3,521-acre preserve.holly oaKs ParK and traIlaccess: From highway 67 (main Street), turn southeast on Dye road to the holly oaks Staging area on the right (south) side of Dye road at Southern oak road. length and elevation: 2 miles one way, 1,430 feet to 1,480 feet. dos PIcos county ParKaccess: From highway 67 in ramona, take mussey grade road exit. Continue 1.1 mile on mussey grade road, turn right on Dos Picos Park road to park entrance. length and elevation: nature trail length is about 0.5 mile, 1,506 feet elevation. mount gower oPen sPace PreserVeaccess: From highway 67 (main Street), take 10th Street (becomes San Vicente road) south and east six miles into San Diego Country estates. turn left at gunn Stage road, 1.8 miles into the entrance of mount gower open Space Preserve (begins at the dead end of gunn Stage road). the staging area has restrooms and a drinking fountain. length and elevation: 4.8 miles of trails, 1,625 feet to 2,650 feet.Barnett ranch PreserVeaccess: From highway 67 (main Street), turn right on San Vicente road/10th Street to Deviney lane, and turn right.

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local artists participating in the tour include Jim Berger, who does wood turning; Lori Sutherland, a painter who uses colored pencils and pastels; Linda Kelly, acrylics and gourds; and Kathy Vargo, mixed metal jewelry and gourd art.

Tickets for the self-guided art tour are $10, available in advance at the Chamber office or at the studios on the days of the tour. n

Glass art pieces by Jolinda Marshall.

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Ramona’s most beautiful homes are the highlight of the San Vicente Valley Club’s highly anticipated Home and Garden Tour, May 11, 2013.

The four selected homes, ranging from San Diego Country Estates to Barona Mesa Estates and off Highland Valley Road, will be open to the public.

Tickets and activities will be available on tour day at the San Vicente Inn, 24157 San Vicente Rd. There will be a fashion show luncheon, bake sale, opportunity baskets and drawings, and a sale of high-end collectibles indoors, and craft and vendor booths will be open outdoors.

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The annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale April 27, 2013, promises to be one of Ramona Garden Club’s best

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Tickets are available at the plant sale, which takes place during the tour from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St.

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Ramona. . .Play While the Sun Shines!

Winter, spring, summer or fall, it’s a rare week in Ramona when the sun doesn’t shine! Here are a

few ways to while away a sunny day:v Horse riding or hiking on Ramona’s

many trails can be a wonderful way to enjoy beautiful sunlit days.

v Discover antique treasures that may have come straight from life in early Ramona, where items of interest continue to be found in barns and attics.

v The Ramona Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) is home to thriving vineyards of all sizes. Local wines are available for purchase in stores and tasting rooms.

v Take a picnic and feast in the ambiance of a nearby park shaded by trees established generations ago.

v Shop for handcrafted items and original works of art from Ramona’s many talented artists and artisans.

v Travel back to days gone by with a visit to the Guy B. Woodward Museum on Main Street.

v Spectacular views are everywhere you look, and you may even catch a glimpse of the birds and wildlife that thrive in this sunny climate.

v Fresh fruits, vegetables and more are available from several local farmers and at the certified farmers’ market.

v Enjoy satisfying meals in Ramona’s full-service restaurants and casual dining establishments.

v Watch planes come and go at Ramona Airport — one of the busiest in the county — and then tour the Classic Rotors helicopter museum, air traffic control tower and the air attack base.

v And last but not least, attend one or all of Ramona’s fun community events held throughout the year. You’ll find them listed in the Calendar of Ramona Events in this issue. n

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december 20121-2: craft fair & old-fashioned christmas in Downtown ramona continues.8: christmas tree lighting from 4-8 pm, family fun and a visit from Santa Claus. 760-789-1311 www.ramonachamber.com

January 2013every saturday: hawkwatch at wildlife research institute, 18030 highland Valley rd. from 9-noon. 760-789-3992 www.wildlife-research.org

february 2013every saturday: hawkwatch continues.2: ramona concert association harpist anna maria mendieta, 7:30 pm, olive Peirce middle School, 1521 hanson ln. adults $15, students $5. 760-789-7474 www.ramonaconcerts.com

march 20131-3: desert safari off-road Benefit hosted by tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club. www.tds4x4.com2: ramona concert association pianist James D’leon, 7:30 pm, olive Peirce middle School, 1521 hanson ln. 760-789-7474 www.ramonaconcerts.com9: ramona concert association ramona high School Symphonic band and advanced Jazz band, 7:30 pm, 1521 hanson ln.

april 201313-14: open studios tour visit local artists’ studios. 760-789-1311 www.ramonaart.com27: ramona music fest live entertainment on two stages at Dos Picos County Park, 17953 Dos Picos Park rd. music, food and fun for all ages. www.ramonamusicfest.org27: garden tour & Plant sale tour tickets and sale at ramona library, 1275 main St., from 9-3:30. www.ramonagardenclub.com

may 20134-5: Bluegrass and old west fest Western and bluegrass musicians come to town. www.ramonabluegrassfest.com11: san Vicente Valley club home tour beautiful local homes, and tour-day events at the San Vicente inn, 24157 San Vicente rd. www.sanvicentevalleyclub.org17-19: Ramona Rodeo in the Fred grand arena, 421 aqua ln. PrCa sanctioned. tickets and schedule www.ramonarodeo.net18: Ramona main street Rodeo Parade at 10 am. www.ramonarodeo.org27: memorial day services begin at 10 am at nuevo memory gardens, 532 ash St., followed by other services. lunch at VFW Post 3783, 2247 Kelly ave. 760-789-7888

June 20131: rib fest fundraiser at ramona outdoor Community Center, 421 aqua ln., from noon-6, benefits senior programs. tickets at 434 aqua ln. and at event. 760-789-0440 8: Bow wow Pow wow dog show at the ramona outdoor Community Center pavilion, 421 aqua ln. 760-789-7629 [email protected]: Valley of the sun horseshoe duel at ramona outdoor Community Center, 421 aqua ln., from 10-4. 760-789-1311 www.ramonachamber.com

ongoIng eVentscertified farmers’ market Saturdays 9-1 at 1855 main St. (Kmart parking lot). 760-788-1924dos Picos county Park at 17953 Dos Picos Park rd. offers hikes, camping, science and nature walks and free Saturday events. 760-789-2220 [email protected] riders off-road mountain Bike club meets Wednesdays and Fridays. 760-271-1251 www.ramonafunriders.orgguy B. woodward museum tours thursday and Friday, 1-3; Saturday and Sunday 1-4; and by appointment at 645 main St. 760-789-7644ramona library at 1275 main St. offers activities and enrichment programs monday through Saturday. 760-788-5270

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dIstrIct offIce:ramona unified school district 760-787-2000 • 720 Ninth Street

PuBlIc schools:Barnett elementary school 760-787-3500 • 23925 Couna Wayfuture Bound Independent study 760-787-2068 • 720 Ninth Streethanson elementary school 760-787-2100 • 2520 Boundary AvenueJames dukes elementary school 760-788-5060 • 24908 Abalar Way montecito high school 760-787-4300 • 720 Ninth Streetmount woodson elementary school 760-788-5120 • 17427 Archie Moore Rd.

mountain Valley academy 760-787-3600 • 1010 Ramona Streetolive Peirce middle school 760-787-2400 • 1521 Hanson Laneramona community school 760-787-3600 • 1010 Ramona StreetRamona elementary school 760-787-4400 • 415 Eighth StreetRamona high school 760-787-4000 • 1401 Hanson Lane

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Summer sun brings out the fun! Don’t miss any of next year’s biggest community events.

It wouldn’t be summer fun with-out the annual July 4th Community Fireworks celebration! Enjoy enter-tainment, activities and food starting at 5 p.m., followed by the spectacular fireworks grand finale at 9. Admission is free. The event is set behind Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln.

Ramona Country Fair at the end of July offers traditional live entertain-ment, exciting carnival rides, vendor booths, good food and more. Look for updates at www.ramonachamber.com.

Kids and their animals take center stage at the Ramona Junior Fair in early August. Area youth have the opportunity to show and auction

their animals and demonstrate skills in many other creative areas. Find out more at www.ramonajuniorfair.com.

You’ll find vintage aircraft, the latest in aerial crime-fighting, big trucks and more at Ramona Airport Open House. The event is held in late summer at 2626 Montecito Rd., where admission and parking are free. Learn more by calling 760-788-3366.

Back Country Quilters will display more than 100 fabulous quits at its Annual quilt show in October at Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Wy. Vendor booths and a bake sale add to the fun, and someone will win the featured quilt in an opportunity drawing! Visit www.backcountryquilters.com. n

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Down the hill from Ramona, 11 miles to the west, sits the world-famous San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

The park opened as the San Diego Wild Animal Park and is often referred to by that name by locals.

The park started as breeding grounds for large animals, allowing plenty of open spaces for deer, giraffes and rhinoceroses to roam freely in envi-ronments to match their homelands.

Monkeys are housed in smaller enclosures that maintain the atmo-sphere of the residents intact. And birds, of course, are in tall, spacious aviaries, including a special enclosure that housed endangered condors being returned to the wild.

Not that there are no fences. The wild animals are safely enclosed, but there remains an open feeling all around the park.

An open-air tram, dubbed the Wgasa line, travels through the hillsides giving park visitors a closer look at the animals and their environments.

During the winter months — the park is open year-round and never closes for holidays — temperatures can drop to below freezing in the evenings, making it an absolute necessity to dress warmly if visiting the park at that time.

Several special safari trips are recent additions to the park. For an extra fee, visitors can sign up for:

Behind the scenes safari — Check out the places by cart where only keepers go.

African Tram safari — An open-air tram rides out to Africa country and includes the regularly scheduled shows and the Cheetah Run.

Cart safari — Tour Africa and Asia from a safari cart.

Flightline safari — Glide along a zip line for two-thirds of a mile over the animal exhibits.

Cheetah safari — Offers select seating with a meet-and-greet session at end of the Cheetah Run.

Jungle Ropes safari — Climb, balance, swing and zip through the trees.


San Diego Zoo Safari Park. PhotoS by tim lePPerRolling safari — Travel off the

beaten path on a Segway.Caravan safari Adventure —

Visit three field exhibits plus giraffe and rhino feeding opportunities on this two-hour trip.

Caravan safari deluxe — Visit five field exhibits plus giraffe and rhino feeding opportunities on this 3 1/2-hour trip.

Caravan safari for Kids — Geared for younger visitors with hands-on opportunities on this two-hour trip.

Caravan safari night Moves — Gives detailed information on animal courting and mating. Dessert and beverages included, plus giraffe and rhino feeding opportunities.

Some of the safaris have a minimum age limit but most are available for all ages. Rates run from $40 for children up to $192 for adults; some include admission to the park but most are in addition to the entrance fee.

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The historic town of Julian is a favorite destination for a daytrip or weekend getaway.

Charming bed-and-breakfast inns offer comfortable accommodations, and many innkeepers are as famous for their breakfasts as they are for their locations and décor.

The town is home to the oldest, continuously operated hotel in the state, the Julian Gold Rush Hotel. Julian Town Hall is another historic site and often the place to go for craft and art shows.

Julian Pioneer Museum is the perfect place to find out about the town’s history. Docents know the history inside and out.

Wintertime also brings tourists flock-ing to town. Julian is known for its change of seasons and is one of the few places in the county for sliding down snow-covered hillsides.

Restaurants abound, in town and also a few miles away in any direction. Cuisines vary from an English high tea to an Italian piece de resistance, from sandwiches to pizzas, along with a variety of home-cooked meals.

Apples and apple pie are synony-mous with the name of Julian. The town earned its reputation more than 100 years ago for the apples grown here and continues today with several restaurants specializing in apple pie. n

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dIsaster InformatIon: emergency advisories & updates www.sdcountyemergency.com Dial 211 • www.211sandiego.org reverse 911 cell phone registry www.readysandiego.orgcert community emergency response team 760-788-2250 • www.ramona-cert.orgroars ramona outback amateur radio society 760-787-1828 • www.roars.netmedIcal centers and hosPItals: arch health Partners Ramona • 760-789-5160urgent care centre Poway • 858-675-3200north county health services Ramona • 760-789-1223Palomar medical center Escondido • 442-281-5000Pomerado hospital • Poway • 858-613-4000health agencIes : Public health nurse: 760-738-2441department of health care services: 916-445-1248 • www.dhs.ca.govdepartment of Public health: 916-558-1784 san diego Blood Bank: 800-469-7322 www.sandiegobloodbank.orgPoison control center: 800-222-1222 www.calpoison.org.goVernment serVIces: ramona sheriff station, ramona 760-789-9157 • 24-hr. 858-565-5200 ramona fire dept. #80: 760-789-8914 ramona fire dept. #81: 760-788-2229 ramona fire dept. #82: 760-788-2269Intermountain Volunteer fire dept. #85 760-789-3710cal fire, ramona #86 760-789-1150 • www.fire.ca.govu.s. forest service, ramona • 760-788-0250 2498 Montecito Rd. • 760-789-3110 • 760-789-1520 24462-A San Vicente Rd. • 760-789-0739Barona fire Protection district 619-390-2794 • www.baronafire.com

california highway Patrol 858-637-3800 • www.chp.ca.govcaltrans • 800-427-7623 • www.dot.ca.gov local contacts:ramona library 760-788-5270 • sdcl.org/locations_RM.html ramona unified school district 760-787-2000 • www.RamonaUSD.netramona community center 434 Aqua Ln. • 760-789-0440ramona food & clothes closet: 760-789-4458uTiLiTies: ramona municipal water district 760-789-1330 • www.rmwd.orgsan diego gas & electric 800-411-7343 • www.sdge.comramona disposal: 760-789-0516daily disposal: 619-702-3300hazardous waste disposal: 877-713-2784u.s. Postal service: 858-674-2670 • www.usps.comat&t residential: 800-288-2020 Business: 800-750-2355cox communications 760-788-7100 • 760-599-6060dIsh network tV 800-333-3474 • www.dishnetwork.comdIrectV: 866-499-4509 • www.directstartv.comemergency assIstance: federal emergency management agency (fema) 800-621-3362 • www.FEMA.govoffice of emergency services: 858-565-3490salvation army: 619-231-6000san diego red cross 858-309-1200 • www.sdarc.organImal serVIces: emergency animal rescue: 760-789-5775san diego county dept. of animal services 619-236-4250 • 760-746-7307lost & found Pet hotline: 760-788-9822lIfe-threatenIng emergency: 911Every effort has been made to provide correct information. The Ramona Guide is not liable for errors or omissions.

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Roughly two-dozen wild horses and a burro have found temporary homes in Ramona, thanks in part to

a nonprofit organization, Coyote Canyon Caballos D’ Anza, Inc. (CCCDA), and generous local residents who are supplying land for them to graze.

Formed nine years ago by Kathleen and Robert Hayden, CCCDA learned about a small herd of Spanish Colonial wild horses that needed to be relocated out of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Since then, the organization has found short-term shelter for the horses throughout Southern California.

Documented as some of last wild horses in the region, the Coyote Canyon herd has legs colorfully marked with zebra patterns and a dark stripe down the middle of their backs.

A second group of Spanish Colonial horses — the Sulphur Springs herd out of Utah — has also been discovered. The Haydens believe they will play a critical role in securing the survival of the Coyote Canyon herd.

Ramona residents are proud to play a small part in protecting and preserving these wild horses. n

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