The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously April 11 to take an preliminary step towards buying 228 acres for the Ramona Grasslands County Protect.
Voting as a part of its consent agenda through the assembly — which centered on land use and environmental issues — the board additionally set a June 15 listening to on the proposal.
If supervisors vote sure subsequent month, the county will spend $640,000 to purchase the land from the Revocable Belief of Donald J. Metzler and Diane W. Metzler.
Situated within the Santa Maria Valley, the present 3,600-plus acre Ramona protect is common with cyclists, hikers, horseback riders and wildlife lovers.
It options Diegan coastal sage scrub and riparian habitat, and can be house to a few delicate species: the arroyo toad, coastal California gnatcatcher and Stephen’s kangaroo rat.
In accordance with data on the county agenda, buying the property would “additional defend the area’s biodiversity, and helps implementation of the county’s 2018 Local weather Motion Plan and efforts to enhance water high quality.”
Final September, supervisors accepted the easement of 220.5 acres of open area in Ramona. In accordance with a consultant of the Endangered Habitats League’s San Diego chapter, that call additionally benefited the Grasslands Protect.
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VFW publish plans Memorial Day ceremonies, picnic
After a two-year hiatus, Veteran of International Wars Put up 3783 and its Auxiliary will maintain three Memorial Day ceremonies and a group picnic on Monday, Could 30.
A ten a.m. Memorial Day ceremony can be held at Nuevo Gardens Cemetery, 562 Ash St.
At 11 a.m., a ceremony can be held on the World Battle II memorial on the parking zone nook of the Ramona Unified College District workplace at 720 Ninth St.
One other ceremony can be held at midday on the Vietnam Veteran Memorial at Schwaesdall Vineyard at 17677 Rancho De Oro Drive, off state Route 67.
A group picnic can be held from 12:30 to three p.m. on the VFW Put up 3783, 2247 Kelly Ave. Attendees are requested to convey a aspect dish or dessert to share.
Vineyard opens tasting patio
Scenic Valley Ranch Vineyards in Ramona can have an occasion to have fun the opening of its tasting patio from 11 a.m. to six p.m. Could 28 to thirtieth.
Situated within the Ballena Valley, Scenic Valley Ranch presents winery views in addition to views of Whale and Witch Creek mountains.
A singular facet of the vineyard is the outdated vine varietal Flame Tokay. This planting dates again to the 1930’s when this varietal was extensively propagated in California. Scenic Valley Ranch presents a nonetheless wine constituted of this varietal in addition to a fortified wine that’s valued at $100 per bottle.
Different grapes planted on the property embody the Bordeaux varietals of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. Petite Sirah and Albariño, which is a white wine varietal, are additionally discovered on the property.
After the opening occasions, the tasting patio can be open 11 a.m. to six p.m. Saturdays solely. The vineyard is at 27012 Scenic Valley Highway. For data, go to scenicvalleyranch.com
FORUS Golf Event June 17
Shelly Heimer, proprietor of H5 Monetary, will current the 2022 Chip in for Training Pals of Ramona Unified Faculties Golf Event on the Mt. Woodson Golf Membership on Friday, June 17.
Test-in can be at 7 a.m., with shotgun begin at 8 a.m. Golfers are invited to take part for donations of $130 per golfer or $430 per foursome.
Sponsorship alternatives can be found. All proceeds from the occasion will go towards well being and security tasks at Ramona faculties.
The Golf Membership is at 16422 North Woodson Drive.
For extra details about {golfing} within the event or collaborating as a sponsor, contact Alexis Henshaw at alexis@h5financial.com
Pals of Ramona Unified Faculties (FORUS), an unbiased group of Ramonans working to fill gaps in deferred upkeep tasks that affect the well being and security of scholars, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group.
