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www.RamonaEvents.com Jim Salvatore, seated center, celebrated his 90th birthday in April at the Ramona Senior Center. Surrounding Jim with birthday wishes are Nancy Walker, seated, and standing from left, Hazel Cardwell, Lorraine Crane, Connie Parham, Barbara Smith and Mary Black. Photo by Tom Parham Ramona Senior Center received the gift of a train set from Ramona's Santa Claus, Russ "Pappy" Sielaff, before his move to Colorado. The train set took up most of Sielaff's back yard. "Never in our wildest dreams did we ever imagine that Pappy would donate his prized and precious train set to us," said Tom Parham on behalf of the Senior Center. "Pappy's wish is that it will be used for all to enjoy at the Ramona Senior Center for years to come." Photo by Tom Parham Kiwanis Student of the Month for March was Tanner Williams, center, a sixth-grade student at Ramona Community School. From left are Tanner's teacher, Tracy Gill, Kiwanis president Pete Casalegno, Tanner, and his parents, Cheryl and Scott Williams. Photo by Charles Teichert Jr. Ramona Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Directors held a ribbon cutting for Karlton's Limousine Service on April 16. Photo by Carol Kinney San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob talked with Ramona residents at the Guy B. Woodward Museum on April 24. A group of about 35 was present, raising questions and comments about subjects including the FAST bus service, the new library, the possibility of extending 13th, A and B streets to the future library site, and improving and widening State Route 67. Photo by Annette Williams San Diego Sheriff's Department and the San Diego Chargers, left to right, Tema Nande, Tra Battle and Keith Jackson on April 25 put on skits for Olive Peirce Middle School seventh and eighth graders on Bullying. Photo by darrel Kinney Soroptimist International of Ramona found "a few good men" for its Man About Town campaign. All are hardworking, service oriented, active community members. Every dollar the men raise equals one vote, with 50 percent of the funds going to the charity of the men's choice and 50 percent to Soroptimist International service projects. From left are Thad Clendenen, Clendenen Group Real Estate, whose charity is Ramona Rotary; Darrell Moore, D-S Handy Services, whose charity is Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; Dr. Richard Turpin, Turpin Chiropractic, whose charity is Church In Ramona; Joe Zenovic, Meadow Builders, whose charity is Committe for a Better Ramona; and Bob Murray, Java Hut, whose charity is Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Not pictured are Marty Brumfield, CalPacific Mortgage, whose charity is Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Tom Cole, Jewelry World and Loan, whose charity is the Boys and Girls Club. The Man About Town will be announced May 8 at the Ramona Chamber of Commerce Rodeo Mega Mixer. Miss Ramona 2007 Kelly Haynes, along with the Rainbow Riders from Ramona, read western-themed books to students during the Mt. Woodson Elementary Reading Rodeo Round Up. Organized by the Mt. Woodson PTA, the annual after-school event promotes literacy for children of all ages. Photo by Tracy Burgos A memorial service for veteran Bill Mayhorn took place at VFW Post 3783, where he was remembered and honored by family and friends. Quartermaster John Hine presented an American flag to Mayhorn's step-grandson, Gary Brannon, in recognition of Mayhorn's honorable service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Also pictured are Mayhorn's caretaker Carleen Wren and Ramona VFW Post Commander Dale Smith. PhotoS by Ken Dower Former Ramona Volunteer Sheriff Dave Davis, third from left, who lives in Flippin, Ark. recently stopped by his former hometown for a visit. He was welcomed at a VFW dinner by his friends on the volunteer force. Pictured from left are Gerri Griffin, Joy Jeffery, Davis, Bonnie Bowe, Lou Soper, Paul Garcia, Emily Macon, Don Sweet and Bill Lawler. Ramona Kiwanis president Pete Casalegno, left, presents the group's annual donation to California Parks Ministries program to fellow Kiwanis member Elle Deuel, Deacon of St. Mary's In The Valley Episcopal Church. Funds support religious camping programs held during the summer in state parks. Photo by Charles Teichert Jr. Larry Littlefield, left, VFW Post 3783 Chair of Law Enforcement and Firefighters Program, is shown with Ramona Fire Chief Marc Hafner. The VFW expressed appreciation to Hafner for the outstanding work performed by his dedicated firefighters. Photo by Ken Dower A new fire engine is now in use by the staff of the Cal Fire Ramona Station on Highway 67, at the base of Mount Woodson. Engine 3388 replaces an engine that was in service for more than 20 years. Mountain roads are no obstacle to this powerful, four-wheel-drive machine. Photo by Darrel Kinney Ramona Sheriffs received awards at a recent San Diego County Sheriff's Department Awards Ceremony at the Bob Hope Theatre Marine Base in Miramar. Honored for their outstanding work and heroic acts during the October 2007 Witch Creek fire were, from left, Corporal Jess Allensworth, Deputy Colby Hodge, Sheriff William B. Kolender, Deputy Mark Sherman and Deputy Daniel Vengler. Photo by Jennifer Jenkin Several members of Ramona C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) gathered in front of an ambulance that was donated to the group by the Ramona Municipal Water District for training and education purposes. Photo by Randy Cleveland