The County of San Diego has been awarded $5.1 million in federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant money.
“This grant will fund projects that will help save money and the
environment by conserving energy at county facilities and encouraging
green building practices in the community,” said Board of Supervisors
Chairwoman Dianne Jacob.
Jacob and Supervisor Greg Cox gave details about the grant at the
County Operations Center, which is undergoing a major renovation
incorporating environmentally friendly building features.
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Feeling their hands tied due to government regulations and realizing
timing is critical to avoid possible fines, Ramona Municipal Water
District Board voted to move forward with Phase 1 improvements to Santa
Maria Sewer Service Area (SMSSA) facilities, despite lack of funding.
RMWD District Engineer Tim Stanton and Chief Financial Officer David
Barnum made a presentation to the board at its Dec. 22 meeting, giving
an overview of the SMSSA facilities, explaining the need to expand as
required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and
suggesting possible financing options.
Improvements to the facility become complicated with various
regulatory agencies involved, an August 2011 permit deadline looming,
environmental studies imposed and financing in question.
“Financing is a critical part of this project,” said Barnum. “It takes anywhere from six months to a year.”
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Patriot Propane in Ramona has teamed with the San Diego affiliate of
the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation to raise funds for breast
cancer research, education, screening and treatment.
One cent of every gallon of propane pumped by the pink bobtail will be donated by Patriot Propane to the Komen foundation.
“We’ve seen these trucks out there and know that it’s a good cause,”
said Dave Barrett, owner of Patriot Propane. “Breast cancer is close to
many of us in our company. My wife has had it, my mother-in-law had it,
a woman in our office is currently going through treatments.”
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Ramona’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) received accolades
from the Ramona Fire Department at the volunteer organization’s
Christmas potluck.
CalFire Capt. Robert McLaughlin with the Ramona department presented
certificates of appreciation during the team’s meeting in the Ramona
Library on Dec. 22: Don Scott, Richard Elling, Jolene Dayton, Dave
Smith, Philip Savage, Kathy Brown and Barry Davis. Member Brad Fisher
also received a certificate but was not present at the meeting.
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The 2009 Ramona High School football season marked the 35th and final year of coaching for Bill “Tambo” Tamburrino.
In a special tribute during the year-end banquet held in the San
Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park, Tamburrino was given a special
plaque. Damon Baldwin, RHS varsity football head coach and athletic
director, presented the plaque on behalf of the varsity coaches,
players and parents.
Tamburrino moved to Ramona with his wife Margaret in 1975. During
those 35 years, he has coached not only football, but also girls
softball, baseball, girls basketball, track and soccer.
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Ramona’s Lady Bulldogs finished non-league action in the Kiwanis
Tournament and will go into Valley League action with a 7-8 record when
they host Mt. Carmel in the Dawg House on Jan. 6.
The Lady Bulldogs made a fourth quarter run at Rancho Bernardo but came up 4 points short. RB beat Ramona 49-45.
The Broncos got off to a 16-7 first quarter lead and built their
lead to 34-21 at intermission. Both teams were cold in the third period
and RB led 41-25 going into the final eight minutes of the game. Ramona
got hot and outscored RB 20-8 in the final period.
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The Ramona Bulldogs have completed two basketball tournaments and
are about to wrap up non-league action with their third tournament this
week as they travel to Chula Vista after competing in the Imperial
Tiger Classic and the Extreme Glass Invitational. The Dawgs have a 5-4
record going to Chula Vista.
The long trip to Imperial was a worthwhile venture for the Bulldogs
as they beat Vincent Memorial High School 80-36 in the Tiger Classic.
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The Ramona Bulldog wrestling team opened its Valley League on the
road at Mt. Carmel. The defending CIF champion Sundevils were not
gracious hosts as they beat the Bulldogs 52-21.
The Dawgs started the match with a pin. Devin Rhodes pinned Alex
Unger in 3:10 in the 171-pound class and the Dawgs had their only lead
of the match.
Colton Houlihan (189) lost by fall to Zach Drew, and the match was
tied. However, Ramona was penalized a point for a sportsmanship
infraction and Mt. Carmel had a 6-5 lead that it would not relinquish.
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Steve Albanese is the new head track and field coach at Ramona High
School, Ramona High School Athletic Director Damon Baldwin announced
just before winter break.
Albanese replaces Bob Verhoest, who resigned after taking the program to new heights, said Baldwin.
“Steve has done a wonderful job with our cross country program in
one year,” said Baldwin. “He is respected and liked by our
student-athletes and our parents. He brings energy and passion to the
sport. I am looking forward to him continuing the great track program
that Bob Verhoest has built.”
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The really great sports’ movies are never about sports.
Blind Side and Invictus are two sports movies playing
in theaters now. Both deal with sports and athletes. Both are based on
true stories and real human beings. Both are about life. Both also deal
with personal healing and overcoming racism.
Sports is a microcosm of life. Winning is never final and losing is never fatal in sports. That is not always true in life.
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