Commentary

Letters to the Editor »

The “ vote “ is the mechanism that a free society uses to express an opinion and/or make decisions that impact upon peoples lives. I do take my vote on the school board very, very seriously.…

May 20 2013 / 4 Comments / Read More »

Letters to the Editor »

I read here that my friend Dave Bittner is to be judged in a court of law as to whether he has broken “a sacred trust to preserve our natural heritage for future generations,” as quoted by the U.S prosecuting attorney Laura E. Duffy. No one…

May 10 2013 / 4 Comments / Read More »
Editorial

Public meetings worth attending »

Regular attendees at public meetings occasionally hear someone stand and say something like, “When did this happen? What’s going on? I never heard anything about this.” Never mind that the elected officials, whether they be planning group or school board members, have been discussing the…

May 15 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More »

What’s new at the movies? »

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Box Office Leaders Iron Man 3 PG13 Tony Stark must use his creative mind to fight the enemy as his personal world is destroyed. R. Downey, Jr. The Great Gatsby PG13 It’s the early 1920s and the rich are seeking the American Dream of glamor, music, and…

May 16 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Behind the Front Page »

EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING—That’s how Nora Seidl at Packards is taking a disappointment. Packards was on the lineup of Ramona’s Nine Days and…

May 8 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More »
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Four join Stephen Ministry at Mountain View Community Church

Four members of Mountain View Community Church were commissioned as Stephen ministers on Sunday and thus join 11 other Mountain View members trained to provide one-on-one confidential, Christian care and support to people facing illness, sadness,…

May 23 2013 / Read More »
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High feed prices prompt closure of Dowle Dairy

After eight years in the dairy business in Ramona, farmer Steve Dowle decided it was time to close Dowle Dairy on Warnock Drive due to the rising cost of feed. “No money in milk,” said Dowle. “Feed…

May 24 2013 / Read More »
Schools

Trustees appoint principals for Ramona Community, James Dukes Elementary

Effective July 1, Ramona High School Assistant Principal Kathryn Gunderson will be the new principal at Ramona Community School and Vista High School Assistant Principal Joy Harris will be principal at James Dukes Elementary. In addition, Mt.…

May 23 2013 / Read More »
Seniors

Ramona Senior Activity Center

Ramona Senior Activity Center will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. The center at 434 Aqua Lane is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for legal holidays. Dinner-style meals are served from…

May 23 2013 / Read More »
Clubs/Organizations

Summer Solstice Celebration — a 5K event to kick off summer in Ramona

Everyone loves summer. It is the time filled with trips to the beach, sunny skies, and lazy days. The summer solstice begins when the sun reaches the farthest point north of the equator, usually between June…

May 17 2013 / Read More »
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Ramona water district OKs $5.8 million for backup power, to move water main

Ramona Municipal Water District directors have approved funding for two pipeline projects — one for water and one for natural gas. The board, by a vote of 4-0, with Director Kit Kesinger absent, on May 14 agreed…

May 23 2013 / Read More »
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Library schedules afternoon movies during school district’s furlough week

During Ramona Unified School District’s furlough week, May 20 to 24, Ramona Library will present a different Disney Pixar film each afternoon, free of charge. The following movies will be shown, beginning at 1 p.m. …

May 19 2013 / Read More »
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Woman says horses not abandoned

A woman who declined to give her name or contact information called the Sentinel Wednesday morning to say horses reported as being abandoned on Monday were not abandoned and are well taken care of. Fire Chief Jeremy…

May 21 2013 / Read More »

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