Ramona, CA

The Last Hitching Post on Main Street By Darrell Beck       It was a busy Saturday morning at Jamison's Grocery Store on Main Street in Ramona. Young Harold Stephen had finished his regular chores of bagging potatoes, stocking shelves, sweeping floors and checking prices. He was now busy boxing groceries and carrying the heavy boxes to the custo... More ... Take Me Out to the PONY Ballgame By Tracy Rolling       Warm up your vocals for the seventh-inning stretch, grab a bag of peanuts and come root for the home team! Although the calendar shows spring technically begins on March 20, that didn't stop spring training from beginning last month as Ramona little leaguers dusted off pitching mound... More ... Thirty Warm Winters Thanks to One Local Business By Tracy Rolling       Heating the hearts and homes of Ramona for 30 years now, the Pott Belly Shop has steadily become an icon to the community. Owners Dennis and Toni Scull can't believe how quickly the time has passed since they opened their business on April 1, 1978. More ... Home Sweet Home By Tracy Rolling       Some of life's simplest pleasures were experienced last month as Darrel and Donna Cheely returned home after the October 2007 Witch Creek fire. The couple says they lost everything in the blaze, but that hasn't stopped their kindred spirits from rebuilding in the town they've called ... More ... Students are Hopping to 4-H Rabbit Leader's Classes By Regina Elling       You can ask Debbie Leroy pretty much any question you can think of about rabbits. Most likely, she knows the answer. And she has probably heard the question before. These days, the furry cuties keep her busy as the Ramona Wranglers' 4-H Rabbit Leader, teaching youngsters in both 4-H ... More ... Barnett Ranch By Karen Carlson       Right here in our very own backyard is the newest Open Space Preserve in Ramona. Barnett Ranch is a small slice of heaven that we can call our very own. I've been dragging everyone out there to ride, and often go it alone with my equine buddy, Cricket, just to "Hit the Trail. More ... An Alternative to Traditional Therapy By Teri Merry       Ramona's Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center has all the fixin's to be a first-class operation. Cornerstone is located at Creek Hollow Ranch in Ramona, which is known to provide a rural ranch atmosphere on 350 incredibly beautiful acres. Cornerstone welcomes all persons with physical, cog... More ... San Vicente Valley Club Accepting Community Funding Applications       The San Vicente Valley Club is accepting applications for its 2008 Community Awards, with funding made possible by the Club's 2008 Home and Garden Tour, set for May 10. Ramona-based and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply. To receive an application form, send a self-addresse... More ... Boys & Girls Biddy Basketball Sign-Ups       Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, Ramona Branch is holding Biddy Basketball sign-ups through March 21 for boys and girls in first and second grades. Applications may be submitted at the Boys & Girls Clubhouse located at Collier Park, 622 E St. The office is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m... More ... IRS Will Send Stimulus Payments Automatically Starting in May       Starting in May, the United States Treasury will begin sending out the much-publicized 2008 stimulus payments. The stimulus payments will go out through the late spring and summer. Most taxpayers will not have to do anything other than file their 2007 individual income tax returns to ... More ... Business Briefs       Hair and Nail Nak offers Massage Therapy Hair and Nail Nak, located at 638 Main St., introduces Massage Therapist Jason Berger. Berger has been performing massages for one year, and specializes in Swedish massage, Swedish gymnastic, deep tissue, and sports massage. "Feel better and enjo... More ... San Diego Landscape Contest Open To RMWD Customers       Homeowners and customers of Ramona Municipal Water District are invited to enter San Diego County's Fifth Annual California-Friendly Landscape Contest. Contest motto is "More beauty, less water." The deadline is April 7. Judging criteria will include overall attractiveness, appropriate ... More ... Water District Offers Water-Wise Landscaping Workshops       Ramona Municipal Water District is offering California Friendly Landscape Training Water Conservation Landscape workshops. The Saturday-morning classes are designed to assist residential customers in creating and maintaining water efficient landscapes. More ... Wildfires Probably Not Affecting Livestock Reproduction By Regina Elling       Despite the local rumors, the October 2007 wildfires that roared through Ramona and a large portion of San Diego County may not be to blame for some unusual reproduction problems in local livestock. Veterinarian Christi Garfinkel has seen a couple of cases of problems in newborn goat... More ... Rotary Club Accepting Scholarship Applications       Each year, Ramona Rotary Club offers scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. This year, the club is pleased to announce that the number of scholarships being awarded has increased to 20, ranging in amounts from $500 to $1,000. More ... Walk For Life is April 12       Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic's 14th Annual Walk For Life fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 12. Participants are encouraged to gather donations from sponsors or pay a $25 entry fee. All proceeds support services to women, teens and families in the community. More ... Ramona NJROTC Qualifies for Competition       Ramona High School NJROTC drill team competed Saturday, Feb. 9, at Pacifica High School in Garden Grove. The group was vying for the last three spots at the prestigious Area 11 Super Bowl. Area 11 is comprised of 59 schools, but only 16 schools qualify for this event, with a first-, second- ... More ... Ramona Council of Arts, Unlimited Offers Series of Four Master Classes By Tracy Rolling       Ramona Council of Arts, Unlimited is excited to offer a series of four master classes by Summer Dancin' Ramona alumni. Arts, Unlimited and Jean Isaacs' San Diego Dance Theater have provided 19 years of dance workshops in Ramona, conducted by professional dancers. More ... All-American Boys Chorus Performed Spectacular Program       The All-American Boys Chorus was one of the best musical concerts ever presented in this town, said Marlene Robershaw, president of Ramona Concert Association, adding, "It was in one word - spectacular! It was more than we could ever have expected. We were entertained and thrilled by every t... More ... Group Promotes Local Writers By Annette Williams       Backcountry Writers, a new organization founded to help local authors publish and market books, is looking for writers in Ramona and the backcountry. "The vision of Backcountry Writers is to teach writers and authors how to write books, but most importantly how to market them," sa... More ... Window Coverings Cut Energy Costs       As homeowners across the country prepare to make improvements to their homes, many are thinking in two particular shades of green - environmentally friendly and fiscally sound. The Department of Energy reports that heating and cooling accounts for nearly 56 percent of the energy use i... More ... A Hero Among Us By Tracy Rolling       "A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." - Christopher Reeve It was easy to recognize the community's heroes during the devastating Witch Creek fire. They were local law enforcement, firefighters... More ... Volunteers Needed for American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Ramona By Kris Blaszcak       Walkers, cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer), community leaders, team captains and hard workers are all needed to make the American Cancer Society Relay For Life a reality in Ramona. More ... Wildfire Aftermath: Progress for Some Others Remain Stalled By Regina Elling       Nearly four months after the Witch Creek fires of October 2007, much of Ramona has gotten "back to normal." But those who lost their homes to the wildfires continue to deal with the aftermath. More ...