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VanCamp joins TL & Associates

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“Realtor Jordan VanCamp, has moved his business to our office,” Thomas Levin, broker/owner of TL & Associates, announced on Monday.

VanCamp made the transition to TL & Associates on Jan. 19.

“TL & Associates is known for excellent customer service and is thrilled to welcome a new outgoing, friendly agent to its Old Town Ramona location,” said Levin.

Cheryl Hotchkiss joins TL & Associates

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Thomas Levin, broker/owner of TL & Associates, said he is excited and pleased to announce that Realtor Cheryl Hotchkiss has joined his office.

Hotchkiss made the transition to TL & Associates to take advantage of the benefits of being associated with a locally owned independent brokerage centrally located in the heart of Old Town Ramona.

Venus Nails & Spa celebrates 1st anniversary

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Venus Nails & Spa celebrates its first anniversary in business, serving an array of Vietnamese and Chinese dishes to all who stopped in. Owned by Diane Lam, Venus Nails & Spa is at 1672 Main St., Suite.A, in the Stater Bros. shopping center.

Wateridge Insurance receives 2011 Best of Ramona Award

Wateridge Insurance Services has been selected for the 2011 Best of Ramona Award in the Insurance Agents & Brokers category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the association identifies

Best Decorated Business

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Ramona Chamber of Commerce recognizes Charlotte’s Antiques as the best decorated business this holiday season. At left, Chamber Director Judy Beckett presents the award to Don and Charlotte Jensen. Charlotte’s Antiques was selected because the decor captured the essence and feel of Old Town and what the community is about, said Barbara Worden at the chamber. Four other businesses came close to winning: All About Fun, Packard’s Coffee Shop, Ramona Valley Inn and San

Army thanks Big Apple Bagels

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U.S. Army 1st Lt. Michele Duffy of Ramona presents a certificate of recognition from the Department of the Army to Bob Davidson, owner of Big Apple Bagels. For the past six to eight months, Davidson has been donating bags of bagels to the Army Reserves’ Family Readiness Group, which assists military families by helping prepare them when a member is deployed and by offering a variety of programs and parties for military spouses and children. Once a month the group

McAlister Institute expands into Napa County

Napa County has selected McAlister Institute, a San Diego-based organization, to operate a short-term residential and detoxification center at Napa State Hospital.

McAlister Institute offers resources for the care and treatment of individuals and families suffering from addiction and homelessness. With 34 years in San Diego

Home sales up, prices dip in November, states report

A report finds home sales in San Diego County jumped by 7.3 percent in November compared to the same month a year ago, but prices dipped 6 percent in the same year-to-year comparison.

La Jolla-based real estate information service DataQuick reports that 2,754 homes changed hands in the county last month compared to 2,566 in November

Paws and Claus at Adobe’s open house

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Adults, children and their furry friends enjoy Adobe Animal Hospital’s Holiday Open House Saturday afternoon, Dec. 10. The festivities included pictures of pets with Santa Claus. Above: Jonathan Shufelt as Santa, poses with Bella, a schnauzer/yorkie mix owned by Jacky Hissen. At right: Payton Rhea reacts to friendly gestures from St. Olaf, an English mastiff puppy. Adobe Animal Hospital is at 218 Etcheverry St. The veterinary team includes Medical Director Dr. Donald S.

Dr. Barron joins optometry practice

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Dr. Mia Barron recently joined Dr. Susan Homesley’s optometry practice in Ramona.

Barron is a primary eye physician with a doctorate in optometric medicine from Pacific University College of Optometry. While in school for her doctorate, Barron completed many externships focusing on the vision issues of children, primary eye care, the fitting of contact lenses, and glaucoma.

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