Ramona, CA

Ransom Brothers…Where Customer Service Is Not Just a Cliché      By Jim Evans Is there a man, woman or child in Ramona who doesn’t know about Ransom Brothers Lumber & Supply? Not likely. More ... InSYTE Program Takes Education Beyond the Classroom      By Jim Evans Sometimes the real world can be a classroom, too, and for the past 22 years the In-School Youth Training and Employment program at Ramona High School has provided the opportunity for qualified students to intern with selected community businesses and learn job skills while gaining More ... Young Eagles Soar in Ramona      By Jim Evans Most people, unless they are airplane aficionados, probably are not aware of the Experimental Aircraft Association, let alone the number of young fliers it inspires. More ... Miss Ramona 2005      Clockwise from left: Miss Ramona 2004, Sarah McAllister says good-bye after her year-long reign. Above: 2005 contestants wait for final results. Below right: Miss Ramona 2005 Alisa Hansen is congratulated by a friend. Below left: pageant director Janelle Castrejon adjusts the new Miss Ramona’s crown More ... 25thAnniversary Rodeoto HonorTibbs      By Joe Naiman Rodeo fans will be treated to a special celebration this year, as the “25th Anniversary Ramona Rodeo: A Tribute to Casey Tibbs” honors the legendary rodeo cowboy and late Ramona resident who helped found the community’s rodeo. More ... Intermountain Volunteer Fire Department In Ramona      By Ron Peterka Well, Intermountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is not exactly in Ramona, but it’s pretty close — and big improvements are on the horizon. More ... Sherry Horton: Potpourri Purveyor      By Bobbi Zane Sherry Horton is one of the largest employers in Julian. She employs 17 people who work in two shops and in a workshop producing potpourri that is sold by retailers nationwide as well as in Julian. More ... Dining at the Anza Warner Springs Master Chef One of the Best      By Jim Evans After more than 36 years as a chef, you might say that Paul Gudmunson (pronounced “goodmunson”) knows his way around a kitchen. As Master Chef for the popular Anza Dining Room at Warner Springs Ranch, he serves everything from French Ravioli to Spinach Stuffed Chicken to more than 30 More ... Warner Springs Ranch Participates in “PGA Free Lesson Month” Campaign      PGA Professional Greg Prudham, of Warner Springs Ranch in Warner Springs, will offer free 10- minute lessons in May in conjunction with “PGA Free Lesson Month” the national growth-of the-game campaign and a joint partnership between The PGA of America, Golf Digest, Golf For Women, and The Golf Chann More ...