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Ramona's Oktoberfest October 12-14 Music, food, wine and of course, beer will be on tap for Ramona's third annual Oktoberfest on October 12-14. Oktoberfest means "celebration of the harvest" and this year there will be plenty to celebrate. The event will feature traditional Bavarian accordion musicians all three days. More ...
By Teri Merry Looking for a new place in Ramona to ride, bike or hike? Check out the county's newest at Barnett Ranch Open Space Preserve, which just opened on Aug. 4. The Barnett Ranch Preserve is about 716 acres and has about four miles of trails. According to local historians, the original Barne... More ...
By Tracy Rolling Should Ramona incorporate and become its own city? It's a question that a group in town - City of Ramona Now Inc. - knows the answer to. And that answer is "Yes." "Preserving Ramona's Rural Character through Self Governance" is the slogan for the organization, which recently h... More ... Community Forum to be Held September 5 The Ramona Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee is hosting a community forum regarding Ramona's business district. The public is invited to attend the event on Wednesday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Ramona Community School located at 1010 Ramona Street. More ...
By Ruth Lepper Ellie Whitcomb's life has taken a turn, one that is going to allow more time for her to devote to her vineyards, go on trips and possibly work on that book she is writing. Whitcomb, who turns 80 in November, retired Aug. 1 after 22 years of running the People Helping People Cancer Sup... More ...
By Tracy Rolling Vision wellness isn't the only thing you'll find at Precision Eye Care in Ramona, whose latest specialties include Botox and skin care conservation. Botox is a cosmetic procedure used to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate-to-severe lines, says Dr. Gordon J. Montgomery, own... More ...
By Darrell Beck Theophile Verlaque was born in 1832 in Salernes, France. After immigrating to America in about 1850, he married Elizabeth Cline and they raised a family that consisted of Amos, Jefferson (Jeff), Mary, Frances, Robert and Louise. About 1870 the Verlaque family came to San Diego, where ... More ...
By Tracy Rolling Sean Leahy, owner of Cheers in Ramona, said he was thrilled to hear Scott Kaplan of XX Sports Talk Radio announce his burger as the winner of the first annual "Best Burger in San Diego" competition. The summer-long contest hosted by The Scott and BR show on AM1090 selected 8 local re... More ...
Darwyn Lepper waited a long time for a ride in a vintage aircraft. When his name was announced at the Fourth of July Parade in Julian, that wait was soon to be over. "This was something I wanted to do ever since I was a young boy," said Lepper, a Ramona resident since 1976. More ...
By Ruth Lepper Retired police officer Byron Mettler calls upon his past experiences in law enforcement to breathe life into an exciting adventure series about a 16-year-old boy who is befriended by an officer. "The one message I want to get across is that teens have to make the right choices in life... More ...
By Tracy Rolling A few months ago the Ramona Home Journal printed a poem titled, "Ode to the Fallen Soldiers of Iraq," written by local middle schooler Liam Swan. Since then we are proud to share that the poem has gone on and was read by Congressman Duncan Hunter. More ...
by Maria Connor With her ever-present ball of yarn and crochet hook, Ramona resident Esther Aguilera looks like the typical grandmother handcrafting a soft blanket, but instead of a pink or blue afghan to welcome a new grandbaby, she makes wheelchair lap blankets to warm the body and soul of local veterans... More ... Exchange Students Need Host Families International exchange high school students are coming to study in the Ramona area during the 2007-2008 school year. The students will integrate themselves into a Ramona area family with the goal of experiencing American culture as would an American high school student. In turn, they pr... More ...
By Regina Elling Avisit back in time and a trip around the world all rolled into one is how some visitors describe a visit to Squash Blossom Trading Company. "I buy, sell and trade treasures from all over, so the Trading Company part of the shop name fits," says Victoria Townsend, owner of the antiqu... More ...
The first "Protect Our Communities" benefit will be held in Ranchita Sept. 28-30. Proceeds will be used to support efforts to preserve San Diego's backcountry and stop the SDG&E proposed Sunrise Powerlink. The three-day festival includes 37 bands, 22 comedians and 16 DJs. There will al... More ...
By Regina Elling No one wants green, smelly water in their swimming pool. And certainly no one wants crystal clear water that looks beautiful but actually tests positive for dangerous bacteria. Unfortunately, many Ramona pool owners are finding that taking care of their pool isn't as easy as finding ... More ...
By Bob Weirich Joe Cullen of Cactus Star winery picked up the top prize for his 2006 Tempranillo in the first Lum Eisenman Ramona Valley wine competition recently. Of the 41 wines entered, other ribbon winners included a 2006 Zinfandel from Chuparosa Vineyards, a 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon from Adobe ... More ...
The young owners of a local music shop didn't just find out about a problem - they found a musical solution that will impact the Ramona community for years. Baylee Strayer and Jon Hasz are the relatively new owners of the Ramona Music Center, formerly Blue Horse Music. More ...
By Tracy Rolling Creating a life of family values and a sense of community with a hometown feel is exactly what attracted Jim Tucker and Mike Aaron to Ramona. The longtime Navy buddies met overseas nearly 20 years ago while stationed out of Coronado and serving in Desert Storm. More ... |
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