Ramona, CA

The 2006 Ramona Rodeo Queen And Her Court Mackenzie Cayford captures 2006 Rodeo Queen title. By Tiffany Watkins      Charles R. Nunn Performing Arts Center at Olive Peirce Middle School was lit up with cameras flashing and an audience cheering when 17-year-old Mackenzie Cayford, a senior from Valley Center High School, was crowned the 2006 Ramona Rodeo Queen on March 25. More ... Ramona Artists Open Studio Tour Set for April 8-9      Now in its fourth year, the Ramona Artists Open Studio Tour, a Ramona Chamber of Commerce- sponsored event showcasing local talent, has become a highly anticipated and well-attended art event when Ramona artists open their studios to visitors. Set for April 8 and 9, 16 local artists invite the publi More ... Shamrocks Early Times Softball in Ramona      By Darrell Beck In 1946 a group of local men headed by Ralph Stephen organized a fast-pitch softball team called the Shamrocks, also known simply as The Town Team. They played home games on the new lighted field at Ninth and G streets, adjoining the old high school. As there were no outf More ... Taylors Open New Lending Company in Ramona      Kent and Emily Taylor announce the formation of a new mortgage lending company, Homestead Lending & Investments, Inc. Homestead Lending is a full-service mortgage lending company which blends the skills of its owners, employees and loan officers. Homestead Lending's offices are located in the Ramo More ... Coping With Fibromyalgia Local Woman Turns to Unconventional Equine Treatment "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." - Winston Churchill By Jim Evans      Fibromyalgia is a greatly misunderstood illness that most people who have it wouldn't wish on their worst enemies because it affects every aspect of their life. Fibromyalgia, or FM, is characterized by one or more symptoms including chronic - and widespread - musculoskeletal pain and stiffness, ex More ... Ramona National Bank Chairman Announces New President/CEO      John Farkash, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ramona National Bank announces the appointment of John F. McGrath as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. McGrath comes to the Bank with over 35 years of banking experience with extensive executive bank management including successful tenure More ... Country Tire Celebrates 20 Years in Ramona      By Laura Calverley Country Tire & Auto has been selling tires in Ramona for 20 years. When owner Jeff Harris took over the business, he wanted to keep the same tradition alive that the previous owner offered. That tradition of honest, reliable service remains a trademark at Country Tire, More ... Tumbling Tumbleweeds K.C. Tumbling & Dance Studio Thrives in New Home      By Jim Evans Change has been good for K.C. Tumbling. The studio's new location at 1905 Main St. in Ramona - the site of the old Payless Shoe - in September 2005, has afforded the additional space to expand its program to include "all disciplines of dance in addition to gymnastics," acc More ... Barona Speedway Gears Up for Season Opener      By Johnny McDonald One thing you can say about Todd Salazar, he hasn't quit his day job. More ... Local Landscapers Win at Del Mar Show guest editorial by kathryn sturm, jk landscape, inc.      Every year at the San Diego County Fairgrounds, the Spring Home and Garden Show is held. This year in the Garden Masters Exhibition 2006, we were part of the winning team. More ... The Library Corner      By Avonelle D. Box The library is springing forth with showers of new programs for youth and adult entertainment, educational and informational. Any of the librarians will be glad to help with more information on any of these programs. More ...