New Ramona business joins chamber, donates to nonprofits

Among those watching Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchisee Mike Stout cut the ceremonial ribbon marking his store’s grand opening on April 7 are, in front from left, Stout’s son Spencer, daughter Olivia, wife Abi, and son Eli; Ramona Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Robert Argyelan and Ramona honorary mayor Sharon Davis.

Welcoming Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins as a new Ramona Chamber of Commerce member, chamber Executive Director Robert Argyelan presents a plaque to Mike Stout, franchisee of the new store in Ramona, The store is the franchise’s first combination drive-through in California.

On behalf of Dunkin’ Donuts, franchisee Mike Stout, left, presents donations of $1,500 to Ramona Food and Clothes Closet, accepted by board chair Jeff Funk, and to Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center, accepted by founder and Executive Director Judy Beckett, holding the sign on left, and Julie Melia, the center’s program development/community outreach manager. Standing behind them is Cornerstone board member and chamber member Thad Clendenen.