Archive for: September, 2011

Lightning triggers fires in backcountry

Cal Fire is on the scene of several lightning-caused fires in San Diego County’s backcountry on Friday afternoon.

The Chihuahua fire, reported at 4:25 p.m., is near the community of Sunshine Summit

Vehicle veers down embankment, CHP reports

Emergency crews are responding to a traffic accident that occurred on southbound state Route 67 at Air Mail Lane about 4:50 p.m. Friday.

Back to School Donation

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On behalf of Kiwanis Club of Ramona, Kiwanian Mary Halliday, right, presents a check for $300 to Chris Deuel, left, and Dawn Kezer for St. Mary’s in the Valley Episcopal Church’s “Back to School Shoes and Socks” program.

Second-grader donates books to Barnett

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The Barnett Elementary School library grew by 300 books after a donation on Sept. 28 from Miss California Princess 2011 and Barnett Elementary second-grader Alexevia Zetterberg of Ramona.

Zetterberg, accompanied by her mother, Regina Zetterberg and her grandmother, Mary Ann Sanchez, presented the books to the school Wednesday morning. Her brother, Roger, and his kindergarten class taught by Karen Johnson also came for her book presentation.

Ramona’s Trainer: ‘I’m Starving and I’m not Losing Weight’

Have been or are you at the point in your weight loss that you’re hungry all the time and are still not losing weight?

I hear this all the time from clients and members at the club. You may have heard of something called starvation mode. Some may say if you eat so few calories that your body goes into a state where it doesn’t want to burn anymore fat off and basically stands still.

Common Ground women’s circle to meet monthly

Life coach Deborah Rosasco will facilitate the monthly gathering where women will have an opportunity to connect, share, learn and have fun. Various topics will be introduced and discussed with the emphasis on creating a sense of community and support among women.

The group will meet the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Although attending every group meeting is encouraged, participants may join in at any time.

Ramona resident earns ‘Twice a Citizen’ award

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Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific Chief Petty Officer Michael P. Cirillo of Ramona has been honored with the National Defense Industrial Association’s “Twice a Citizen” award for his leadership, self-sacrifice and commitment to serving America.

California State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher presented Cirillo with the award during the National Defense Industrial Association San Diego Chapter’s 2011 Reserve and National Guard Awards ceremony in August.

Fundraising continues for toddler needing kidney transplant

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Orrin Day, owner of Ramona Mainstage, is providing another venue to raise money for Liam Houck, a Ramona toddler in need of a kidney transplant.

The Mainstage will host a three-band event on Oct. 9 with all of the proceeds going directly back to the COTA (Children’s Organ Transplant Association) for Liam Houck fund.

The story of the littlest Houck came to the attention of Sentinel readers during the Ramona Country Fair. According to Liam’s parents, Marine Capt. Reid and Vanessa Houck, the toddler has a rare medical condition and is in desperate need

Volunteers needed to assist in Operation Saddle Up for injured active duty military

Volunteers are needed for Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center’s Operation Saddle Up program that gets under way in early October.

“Operation Saddle Up partners with San Diego Balbao Naval Hosptial in facilitating the recovery process of our brave men and women injured in Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Judy Beckett, founder and executive director of Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center.

Yogurt shop dream finally comes true

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Just over a year after she originally intended to open a yogurt shop in Ramona, Carla Westhoff celebrated the grand opening of her All About Yogurt store.

“Finally!” Westhoff exclaimed just before the store opening last weekend.

Readers may remember Westhoff’s dilemma last year when she leased a space in the Stater Bros. shopping center on Main Street and was informed by the Ramona Municipal Water District (RMWD) that she would need to pay for additional

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