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 ... Casey Tibbs: Celebrity Legend and Friend To Ramona With all of his accomplishments, one might say Casey Tibbs lived a double life. He crowded more into his 60 years than what seems possible, touching all facets of life: traveling worldwide; meeting the most elite per      By Shirley Wells Ramona remembers “possibly the greatest cowboy that ever lived” as Casey proclaimed, a person who gave his all to the community. When asked for his assistance with the production of the local rodeo, he graciously accepted the role of arena director, spurring the Casey Tibbs Ro More ... A “Cowboy” In Our Midst      By E.A. Barrera It was a different type of cowboy movie. But for fourteen year old Mike Pyeatt in the Summer of 1971, the revisionism and politics of Mark Rydell’s film “The Cowboys” was not on his mind nearly as much as the fact that John Wayne recognized him and always said hello. More ... Barrel Racing Opens Doors for Women Rodeo Competitors      By Johnny McDonald When you want to learn more about women’s barrel racing, it’s a good idea to turn to one of the best: Linda Vick, a frequent California circuit champion. More ... Raising Rodeo Animals      By Johnny McDonald How do you produce fresh animals each time for a rodeo? The question was broached to Cotton Rosser, who has been supplying bulls, steers and broncos for more than 40 years. More ... Daredevil Bullfighters Protect Cowboys and Provide Humor, too      By Johnny McDonald Bullfighters and barrelmen do more than add a little comedy relief during rodeos. They play vital roles in safety. 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 ... Cub Scout Day Camp Starts Soon in Ramona By Jim Evans      For the past 8 years, Cub Scouts in Ramona have had the exciting opportunity to participate in the annual scout day camp at the Ramona Rodeo grounds. More ...