By Annette Williams ~ THE JOURNAL The year 2014 was a busy one for Julian and its residents, and Julian Journal stories show- cased an abundance of heart- warming personalities, organiza- tions and local events. In January, young people’s activities were in the spotlight, with a focus on Julian Junior High School’s PLUS Team; the Julian Jam music program for students in fourth through eighth grades; and home- schooling families. The Feeding America program got a boost from a cover story, and photos of a bobcat seeking shelter in a Warner High School classroom garnered more than a little interest. The drought was a concern early last year, leading the Journal to publish a February article about wildfires being started by target shooters fir- ing guns in the dry brush. Target practice on public land new components and installed it at the north baseball field so the Little League Baseball senior team could have a scoreboard for players and spectators during games. In the spring of last year, 20 trees were planted along the walking and jogging path that circles the park. In time, the sycamores and alders will grow to 50 feet in height. Their canopies will eventually touch, creating shady areas for picnics, sports and outdoor exercise. County park maintenance worker Anthony Findahl, assigned to the park seven months ago, has been involved in a number of projects for the park. He has created a fenced area with storage sheds to By Ann Reilly Cole ~ THE JOURNAL J ess Martin Park has come a long way since the days when volunteers cut the grass so their kids could play sports there. Amenities such as a skate park, playground, bathrooms, exercise station and walking path have been installed, providing a variety of recreational activities for the public to enjoy. Today, a volunteer host and employees of the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department maintain the park. More-recent improvements at the park will enhance the experience of visitors for years to come. Last year, for example, work- ers hauled an old baseball scoreboard from storage, refurbished it, fitted it with JANUARY 29, 2015 Julian Journal P.O. Box 1318 Julian, CA 92036 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Ramona, CA Permit No. 20 ECRWSS Award-Winning Community News Magazine Serving Julian Since 2001 Postal Customer www.JulianJournal.com Volume 15 • Number 10 The Journal ’ s 2014 Year in Review Sprucing Up Jess Martin Park Art Cole demonstrates the best way prepare the earth to receive a new plant. PHOTO BY ANN REILLY COLE See JESS MARTIN PARK continued on page 3 See YEAR IN REVIEW continued on page 8 www.ransombrothers.com 532 B Street (Old Town Ramona) • 760-789-0240 Mon - Fri: 7 am - 5 pm • Sat & Sun: 7:30 am - 4 pm Finally, a Do-It-Yourself storage shed kit that is easy enough to install in an afternoon, but still gives you all the high-quality, heavy-duty construction you expect out of a custom shed. Bottom Line . . . You save money and end up with a great shed! CUSTOM SHED FEATURES 6’ 3” Interior Wall Height 6’ 10” Peak Height 2x6 Pressure-Treated Floor Joist System 2x4 Wall Framing ¾-inch Heavy Duty OSB Flooring Full Weather-Stripped 3/0 x 6/8 Steel Door We have designed a shed simple enough to piece together at home. The roof, wall, and floor framing come in one convenient prefabricated 8-foot-wide truss. The siding and flooring come precut. You simply decide how long your shed needs to be and we will supply you with the instructions and the building materials. 8’ x 8’ $1,099 8’ x 10’ $1,299 8’ x 12’ $1,399 Any length configuration available. *Does not include nails or paint. FLEXIBLE FINANCING We Offer 0% Financing with Additional Discounts! A mammoth collection of boulders forms what has been dubbed “Eagle Rock.” JULIAN JOURNAL FILE PHOTO
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By Annette Williams ~ the journal
The year 2014 was a busy one for Julian and its residents, and Julian Journal stories show-cased an abundance of heart-warming personalities, organiza-tions and local events.
In January, young people’s
activities were in the spotlight, with a focus on Julian Junior High School’s PLUS Team; the Julian Jam music program for students in fourth through eighth grades; and home-
schooling families. The Feeding America program got a boost from a cover story, and photos of a bobcat seeking shelter in a Warner High School classroom garnered more than a little interest.
The drought was a concern early last year, leading the
Journal to publish a February article about wildfires being started by target shooters fir-ing guns in the dry brush. Target practice on public land
new components and installed it at the north baseball field so the Little League Baseball senior team could have a scoreboard for players and spectators during games.
In the spring of last year, 20 trees were planted along the walking and jogging path that circles the park. In time, the sycamores and alders will grow to 50 feet in height. Their
canopies will eventually touch, creating shady areas for picnics, sports and outdoor exercise.
County park maintenance worker Anthony Findahl, assigned to the park seven months ago, has been involved in a number of projects for the park. He has created a fenced area with storage sheds to
By Ann Reilly Cole ~ the journal
Jess Martin Park has come a long way since the days when volunteers cut the
grass so their kids could play sports there. Amenities such as a skate park, playground, bathrooms, exercise station and walking path have been installed, providing a variety of recreational activities for the public to enjoy.
Today, a volunteer host and employees of the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department maintain the park. More-recent improvements at the park will enhance the experience of visitors for years to come.
Last year, for example, work-ers hauled an old baseball scoreboard from storage, refurbished it, fitted it with
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The Journal’s 2014 Year in Review
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See Year in review continued on page 8
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Pine Hills resident Terry Ross took top honors at the sixth-annual Idyllwild
International Festival of Cinema in January when she was named Best Director in the short film category for her film “The Last Resort.” It also won the Mary Austin Award for Best Screenplay — Short.
In addition, the film enjoyed the honor of nomi-nation in the festival’s Best Screenplay — Short category; the Marshall Hawkins Award for Best original Score — Short Film; and in the category of Best Actor — Short, for Jake Worseldon’s performance in the satirical comedy.
“The Last Resort” was created as part of the 48 Hour Film Project in San Diego, where it won the Spirit Award for teamwork and creativity and went on to be included in the 2014 San Diego Film Festival as one of the Best of 48 Hour Films.
Celebrating the spirit of independent filmmaking, The Hollywood Reporter has named the IIFC one of the “new indie mavericks.” Award-winning
screenwriter, producer and director Stephen Savage founded the festival in 2009. In just six years, Savage has
been able to create a festival with impressive credentials.
Judging the films is a panel of jurors that includes writers, actors, directors, filmmakers and producers from such notable productions as “Breaking Bad,” “Longmire” and “A Few Good Men,” to name a few. This, in turn, attracts top-notch competition in every category of film- making, with more than 170 entries from around the world.
The importance of participa-tion in film festivals cannot be overestimated, especially for independent filmmakers, who have the opportunity to meet other artists and share stories of struggles and successes, and to view their films in state-of-the-art theaters in the company of
very strong competition. “As a filmmaker, I felt very
welcomed, with an artist’s liaison meeting members of our production team — Lisa Bruhn, co-producer and writer; Janna Reznik, editor; and myself,” said Ross.
Steve Savage also greeted the team from “The Last Resort” at one of the screenings and was
very complimentary of the film when he was surprised to learn that a woman director was behind its success.
“As a woman filmmaker, it is particularly heartening to have women recognized in the industry via the Mary Austin Awards, as women are under-represented in this business,” said Ross.
The award was named in honor of writer and musician Mary Austin, who was an active member of the Idyllwild arts community, where she co- wrote and provided music for plays at the Idyllwild Rustic Theater until her death in 2009, the same year that the IIFC was born.
After Idyllwild, the next stop for “The Last Resort” is a screening at the first California Women’s Film Festival in North Hollywood, which showcases women filmmakers, artists and writers. n
The film claimed two top awards at the Idyllwild film festival.
PhOTOS COURTESy Of TERRy ROSS
from left are lisa Bruhn, co-writer and co-producer; Terry Ross, director, co-producer and writer; and Janna Reznik, editor, of “The last Resort.”
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Triangle Club to Present Murder Mystery Theater
If you’ve heard of the Melodrama, the annual month-long theater production in Julian Town Hall that’s been going on for 58 years and counting, then you’ve heard of the Julian Triangle Club.
In an effort continue the tradition of having fun while fundraising, the club is tackling what members hope will be a new tradition — a Murder Mystery Theater — set for Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25.
For an added twist, there will be a different murderer each night.
“Can’t make the Friday night show and
worried your neighbor will tell you ‘who dunnit’ before you can get in Saturday night? Not to fear. Come both nights to see how it plays out differently!” suggests Sunday Dutro, Triangle Club board member.
Dinner will be catered by Jeremy Manley of Jeremy’s on the Hill, who is donating his time and skills. Proceeds are earmarked for the Town Hall Restoration Fund.
Volunteer thespians are invited to audition Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of Town Hall, 2129 Main St.
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organize and house park sup-plies and equipment. The area became a makeshift nursery last october, when the Community United Methodist Church of Julian donated funds to pur-chase plants in honor of its 50th anniversary. Findahl picked up the plants at the annual California Native Plant Sale and cared for them in the storage area while waiting for the optimum planting time after the first rains of the season.
That day came late last year, when a dozen members of the church volunteered to get the plants in the ground while it was still moist from December rains.
Church volunteer Fred Fabre emphatically said of his deci-sion to offer his labor: “Because it needed to be done, and it’s a good thing to do!”
Dave Moniz, San Diego County supervisor for William Heise County Park, who worked
alongside the volunteers transplanting the shrubbery, reported that the church laborers felt that planting this garden has been the most meaningful of the projects the church organized to celebrate its anniversary.
“It fits perfectly,” said volun-teer Tricia Elisara of the project. “We are called to be stewards of God’s creation.”
California native plant enthusiast Art Cole discussed the benefits of using native plants and gave instruction on best practices for transferring potted plants to the earth to ensure their survival. Cole dem-onstrated how supporting the plants with mulch and berms made out of the earth in a ring around the plants’ roots enables the plants to hold water instead of letting it run off.
“For every three native plants you put in the ground, 100 native bacteria will grow,”
said Cole. “Then the insects will come and the birds will come.”
Moniz spoke about the value of native landscaping in resisting drought and fires and his hope to use the new garden to educate and inspire park visitors through a possible kiosk display in the future.
The new plants and shrubs installed around the bathrooms will mature and fill in the area within the next 18 months, while the trees will take some years to reach their full height, beautifying the park for future generations. n
Julian Tea & Cottage Arts Celebrates 20th AnniversaryBy Lindsay Santa ~ the journal
Julian Tea & Cottage Arts recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. owner
Edie Seger and her staff celebrated the milestone anniversary with an open house, offering tea and treats to all in attendance.
“I was pleased that so many of our loyal customers came from so far away to celebrate with us,” said Seger. “one couple even come from Los Angeles down to Julian, just to spend the afternoon with us.”
The teahouse, located at 2124 Third St. in the historic Bailey-King House, was covered in snow during the last storm, and guests enjoyed having hot tea while watching the snow fall just outside the windows.
The shop features a variety of teas, bone china, gifts, aprons, kitchenware and jewelry. The menu now also offers teas to
go as well as frozen scones and soups that may be purchased to make at home.
“I would like to invite folks to come up and visit us,” said
Seger. “We have recently reorganized our shop, and we have lots of new gifts and china just in for Valentine’s Day. We also still have many of the
from left, Corinne Maxfield, Sonya Sheets and Caitlin Sanders are servers at Julian Tea & Cottage Arts. PhOTO By lINDSAy SANTA
A restored baseball scoreboard made scorekeeping easier last summer.
Community United Methodist Church of Julian donated 70 native plants to Jess Martin Park, plus the labor to get them in the ground.Dave Moniz looks on while Amy hollenbeck plants a shrub in front of the
bathrooms at Jess Martin Park. PhOTOS By ANN REIlly COlE
handmade scarves, jewelry and aprons that are so popular.”
Afternoon teas are planned for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day weekend, Feb. 12 through 16, with
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Gracing a hillside overlooking the townsite of Julian is the picturesque orchard Hill Country
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popular places to stay in Southern California. Sunset magazine picked it as one of the top six lodges in the West, and Westways magazine named it the best place to say “I love you.”
Innkeepers Pat and Darrell Straube
opened the inn in 1994. For the past 18 years, the inn has been awarded a “Four Diamond” rating from the Auto Club of Southern California. The coveted ratings are bestowed on accommodations that are upscale in all areas.
“The physical attributes reflect an obvious enhanced level of quality throughout,” describes the rating on the Auto Club’s website. “The fundamental hallmarks at this level include an
extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality and attention to detail.”
The innkeepers rely heavily on guests from orange and Los Angeles counties. Many of their clientele are repeat customers. Pat Straube said their best advertising is by word of mouth.
“We’ve had people who have been here over 100 times,” Straube said. “What
keeps us in business are our returning guests.”
on a typical weekend, she said, it is not unusual to check in guests who have been here 20 or 30 times previously.
“Darrell and I try to connect with our guests personally,” Straube said. “It’s a very personal time with us. We feel we really owe our guests whatever we can do to make them feel comfortable.”
The Straubes will soon be joined in the business by their daughter and son-in-law, Darrian and Collins Lum, who are moving to Julian from orange County. While they will be working together, the Straubes have no plans to retire.
“This is our retirement,” Straube said. “As long as Darrell and I are able, we will be very involved. It keeps vitality in
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• Make reservations well in advance. Dining out is especially popular on Valentine’s Day, so call several weeks in advance to secure your spot. Also, do not underestimate the draw of all types of restaurants on Valentine’s Day. People who were not able to get a table at their first choices may trickle into chain restaurants or smaller establishments in search of an easy meal. If you think your lesser-known haunt will not be packed, think again. Always play it safe by making a reservation early.
• Expect some crowding. Restaurants tend to add extra tables on Valentine’s Day, when they expect an influx of customers. Dining rooms may be more packed than usual, and you may not have a choice of where you will be seated. Even a reservation does not guarantee you won’t have to wait for a table. Be patient upon arriving at the restaurant, and consider wait time when factoring in childcare.
• Be flexible with the menu. Price-fixed menus are commonplace on nights when there will be a large turn-over of customers in a short amount of time. These menus allow restaurants to stock up on the necessary ingredients and cook en masse. Diners may find that price-fixed menus offer a limited selection, and their favorite dishes may not be available. But knowing
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• Consider your budget. Diners can expect to pay a premium for dining out on Valentine’s Day. Select a lower-priced restaurant if your budget is on the smaller side.
• Be on time. Being respectful of your reservation will not only benefit you, but also it is a courtesy to fellow diners who will be sitting at your table later in the evening. While you may want to linger over dessert, try not to linger too long.
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Year in Review CONTINUED fROM PAGE 1 690’s new Scoutmaster Keith Stringfellow.
Local residents made the news in the March issue, with stories about Community United Methodist Church of Julian Pastor Cindy Arntson; director Terry Ross, who used Julian as a backdrop for her film “Carving a Life;” and Paul Thomas and his HERo Racing
team, which placed first in the San Felipe 250 and went on to win four out of five races for the year in the SCoRE Pro40 motorcycle class.
The Warner Springs area also got a nod, with March articles about Eagle Rock, a rock forma-tion on the Pacific Crest Trail that resembles an eagle with its wings spread; progress on the restoration of Warner Springs Ranch Resort; and the Warner Springs Community Resource Center doing double duty as a rest station for hikers.
Last year’s Daffodil Show in March was “spectacular,” accord-ing to organizer Sally Snipes, despite the unseasonably warm weather that brought out the blooms earlier than usual. The March issue also featured a preview of the Taste of Julian.
Julian Woman’s Club’s Julian Back Country Quilt Trail went from idea to implementation in 2014. Meetings were held in April to bring the proposal to the public. The first group of “quilt” blocks painted on buildings was presented in a photo spread in the September Journal, and officially dedicated with a ribbon cutting that month.
Community safety was the focus of April articles that covered the awarding of an ambulance contract for the Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District, and Cal Fire’s early
move to peak staffing levels due to the drought.
Schools, too, received special attention, with stories about Julian Junior High School stu-dents participating in a mock trial as part of their social stud-ies class, and how the Julian Union High School (JUHS) baseball field was rebuilt, with the help of patrons and volun-
teers. Also highlighted was an overnight stop in Julian by par-ticipants of the Ride for World Health bicycle tour.
In May, the spotlight was on local CHP father and son, Dean Stowers, retired, and Derek Stowers, who took over his father’s post. Another article examined what inspires resi-dents to move to and stay in Julian.
Music and art also took cen-ter stage in May, with stories about a JUHS student art exhibi-tion in Julian Library, and pre-views for Sons of the American Legion Post 468’s “The Dance,” Blues Bash, and Fiddle and Pickin’ Contest. In addition, the Julian Chamber of Commerce Western-themed installation of officers was reported as a near sell-out.
In June, the Journal con-gratulated graduates of Julian Union High School, Julian Charter School, Ray Redding Continuation High School, and Warner High School. Miss Julian Jessica Nichols and Teen Miss Julian Catherine Skibinski were crowned in a June ceremony. The Wild and Scenic Film Festival and Julian Chamber’s annual Gold Rush Days were a hit with those who attended, and the Julian Triangle Club’s Garden Tour marked its second year.
June stories also featured the geology of the Julian area
as explained by geologist Fred Jee, and the adventures of Julian residents Ron and Kitty Mayer, who ride the rails to far-off places in their little “speeder” railway motorcar.
A July story covered how the annual Fourth of July Parade was canceled due to the Banner Fire that threatened the area, prompting residents to take an
unofficial “Independence walk” down the parade route.
Julian Chamber announced plans to raise funds to restore the downstairs level of Julian Town Hall and launched an honorary mayor campaign to benefit the project. Candidates earned “votes” via contributions to the restoration fund, at a penny a vote.
Paintings that once hung in JUHS decades ago were the focus of a July story that high-lighted how Patricia Mushet, Eileen Tellam and others discov-ered their whereabouts, allow-ing the paintings to be moved to Julian Pioneer Museum with the hope they will be restored and eventually returned to the school. In other arts-related news, a story and photo spread showcased the unique home and compound of renowned local artist James Hubbell, who opened his doors to the public for his annual open house. Longtime resident Dave Johnston’s passion for music was also featured.
August brought the announcement that Julian native Stacy Peyakov was elect-ed to be the town’s new honor-ary mayor by a large margin of penny votes.
other major news was the completion of construction of JUHS’s science building and extensive renovation of the the-ater, all in time for the first day
was banned later in the year, as featured in a September story. Also covered were the Julian Planning Group voting no on a proposed solar farm in Wynola;
an effort by Julian resident Barbara Livermore to raise funds for gastrointes-tinal stromal cancer research; and Julian Boy Scout Troop
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of school. Another article offered ways residents can prepare for wildfires.
August stories and photos put the spotlight on the selection of Jeremy Manley of Jeremy’s on the Hill as Julian Chamber’s Merchant of the Year, and on area Future Farmers of America mem-
bers, who entered and showed livestock in the Ramona Junior Fair.
The JUHS Cross Country Team started the school year on a high note with participation in Vaquero Stampede Invitational.
A celebration was held to commemo-rate the 100th anniversary of Julian Town Hall. other September articles piqued interest in the upcoming Julian StarFest and highlighted the Volcan Mountain Foundation’s “Summer Supper at the Farm” fundraiser.
San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob’s “Coffee with Constituents” meet-ing in Julian Town Hall was the subject of an october story, with topics cover-ing everything from public utilities to wildfire preparedness.
Journal writers were honored with a total of 15 awards at the San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism event in october.
In Julian, “fall” means “fun!” It’s the signal for the beginning of a full
season of big events and fundraisers. The Journal covered Julian Chamber’s Grape Stomp Festa, Apple Days Festival and Julian Music Festival; Julian Lions Club’s Horseshoe Tournament; Julian Arts Guild’s open Studios Tour; Julian Triangle Club’s Melodrama; and the Borrego Days Desert Festival.
The JUHS homecoming parade and its comic book theme were featured in a cover story in the November Journal, picturing superheroes, sidekicks and villains making their way down Main Street.
California Wolf Center was the focus of a December story that provided an overview of its work with Mexican and Rocky Mountain gray wolves. New Julian Postmaster Brenda Daniels was introduced, and Girl Scouts Kaleigh Kaltenthaler and Taylor Cole attended a ceremony where they were honored with the Silver Award.
Highlighted in the December issue Julian residents were prompted by the Banner Fire in July to establish a local Julian Alerts system, allowing residents to register at www.julianalerts.com to receive notifications in the event of an emergency.
The Christmas season launched with Julian Chamber’s Country Christmas Tree Lighting, paving the way for holiday favorites such as the Julian Woman’s Club Holiday Home Tour; Julian Community Choir’s presentation of Handel’s Messiah; and Julian Triangle Club’s Community Christmas with Santa, ending the year on a festive note.
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Spurred by the efforts of police officer Bud Coons, a hot-rod club called Chop-
pers and an understanding city government, a drag race facility was born on the Los Angeles County Fair’s parking lot in 1951.
Pomona police chief Ralph Parker was supportive, because it was a place for young men to attain high speeds, rather than on the highway.
Things were simple and low-tech in those days. Cars were driven to the track or towed in makeshift trailers.
Through a fundraising cam-paign, a quarter-mile strip and runoff area was paved for week-ly races. Eventually, residents in nearby communities com-plained of the noise, forcing it to shut down.
A compromise was estab-lished in 1961, and the newly sanctioning National Hot Rod Association, headed by Wally Parks, obtained approval to conduct major national events, to be called the Winternationals and World Finals.
Those primitive 1950s racing duels would broaden into two
of NHRA’s biggest attractions. The Winternationals will cel-ebrate its 54th year Feb. 6 to 8 before an anticipated crowd of 80,000.
For five decades it has been a major factor in the area’s economy.
As an observer in those early days, I was amazed to see long lines of cars with drivers seeking to get a quick quarter-mile run. In the vast pit area, it was not uncommon to see big-time drivers like Don Garlits and Don Prudhomme working alongside drivers with an altered Willys or “chopped” Chevy or Ford.
Garlits and Prudhomme were at the top of their fuel dragster and funny car classes for many years.
If it had a marquee, the names would have been top fuels’ Warren Johnson, Gary Beck and Kenny Bernstein and super stocks’ Bob Glidden and Ronnie Sox.
It was where the sport’s first major women’s star, Shirley Muldowney, began her quest to a national top fuel dragster title and driver-of-the-year honor.
Humble Start to Big Time
And it was where John Force vaulted into prominence in funny cars, collecting 16 cham-pionships. At 65, he’s searching for another title, along with his racing daughters Courtney and Brittany. Those talented daugh-ters will join their father in the upcoming Winternationals.
Drag racing’s roots had been planted on dry lakebeds, like Muroc in California’s Mojave Desert, where hot-rodders had congregated since the early 1930s and speeds first topped 100 mph.
over the years, the track has undergone a $6-million expansion and renovation, with aggressive upgrading of facili-ties to stadium-quality, with fan amenities, VIP towers and tall grandstands.
Now in its fifth decade, NHRA is the world’s largest motorsports-sanctioning body, with 80,000 members, 140 member tracks, more than 35,000 licensed competitors and more than 5,000 member-track events.
“No one could have con-ceived what has happened,” Parks said of the NHRA’s tre-mendous growth and success. “But we did have ambitions of its becoming a national sports entity. We weren’t planning or marketing geniuses or anything like that.”
Parks died in 2007, at the age of 94.
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Julian needs to organize how it responds to emergencies such as too much snow, fire
or too much traffic during Apple Days,” honorary mayor Stacy Peyakov announced shortly after the recent “big snow.”
Her initial call to action took place at the monthly Julian Chamber of Commerce board meeting on Jan. 15.
“I had a ton of calls during the snow days, and I couldn’t help most people,” she said, because she was stuck in her home and is only an “honorary” mayor with no official power.
“We need to have a plan of attack, and everyone needs to know who is responsible for responding to what in emer-gences,” she explained.
Peyakov expressed to the Chamber board her plan to connect the dots. She said she will select a committee of five or so people from the
community to get the ball rolling.
The committee will meet soon with official agencies and come back to the community with ideas at a Town Hall meet-ing, scheduled for either Feb. 10 or Feb. 24, “when we hope to have answers to any questions that come up.” The committee and agencies will continue to meet until members have start-ed an action plan.
Peyakov says she has already contacted many of the follow-ing organizations that serve the Julian community: San Diego County Sheriff, County Roads, California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, County Parks and Recreation, Julian Cuyamaca Fire, Cal Fire, CERT, and the Department of Fish and Game. Most have indicated they would be on board to get the plan developed and put in place.
Issues they will address include excessive snow, wild-fire, and traffic at Apple Days,
Country Christmas and the Fourth of July Parade.
Illegal hunting situations are also on Peyakov’s list.
“Recently, there have been more hunters up here than in the past,” she said. “Many of them disregard posted signs on private property. Currently we only have one Fish and Game warden to patrol the entire Julian area.
“I know people will have questions about what to do on their own property during these events,” Peyakov notes.
She is currently accepting questions and concerns on note cards with names and contact information on them, which residents may submit to the Chamber office. Peyakov promises to pick up and check them regularly, and take them to the committee and agencies.
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Fourth of July Parade Committee Selects 2015 Theme
“Star Spangled Salute” will be the theme of the annual Julian Fourth of July parade this year.
Selecting the theme is the first thing the parade committee does in getting ready to present the annual event.
Not only does the theme reflect patriotism, “It’s a colorful and fun one,” said Leslie Crouch, the committee member who oversees the design.
Because the 2014 parade was canceled at the last minute due to a fire that was heading toward town, “There was a question about whether
we should keep last year’s theme, ‘It’s A Grand old Flag,’ or come up with something different that honors the flag and what it symbolizes,” said committee secretary Mary Morris.
The committee voted for the second option by a vast majority.
“Star Spangled Salute” and the graphic design work supporting it will inform most of the decisions made in the next few months in connection with the parade. These include entries, fundraising and marketing.
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East African Children’s Choir to Perform
The Asante Children’s Choir is making a tour
of the San Diego area in the coming week, with performances in Julian and Ramona scheduled.
The choir is made up of 22 children from underprivileged countries in East Africa, who demon-strate their joy in the Lord through colorful clothing, voices, pounding drums and dancing.
They will present a 90-minute program, “The Jericho Tour — Moving Forward,” on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 5 p.m. at Hillside Community Church, 2517 C St.
The choir is part of Asante Ministries (“Asante” means “thank you” in Swahili), an 11-year-old Christian organization that educates, feeds and provides health insurance for more than 2,000 chil-dren — mostly orphans — in Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. It was formed to say “thank you” to ministry sponsors, and has grown as a way for the children to express their appreciation of God, his love, and the support shown to under-
privileged children and families. Admission is free. A love offering
will be taken, and the group will sell CDs and African crafts before and after the concert.
The choir will also perform in Ramona Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. at Ramona Southern Baptist Church, 838 Hanson Ln.
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ONGOING EVENTS
Julian Doves and Desperados award-winning historical comedy skits Sun. at 1, 2 and 3 pm (weather permitting) at the stage area next to Julian Market and Deli. 760-765-1857
Jeremy’s on the Hill music Sat. and Sun. 5 pm; Mon. 6 pm, 4354 Hwy. 78. 760-765-1587 www.jeremysonthehill.com
Music at Julian Station Sun. live music 1-4 pm, wine and hard cider tasting, outdoor barbecue, Julian Station, 4470 Hwy. 78. www.julianstation.com
Santa Ysabel Store & Backcountry Visitor Center Fri.-Sun. 11-5, 30275 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel. sohosandiego.org/sygs/index.htm
Warner-Carrillo Ranch House Sat.-Sun. 12-4, 29181 San Felipe Rd., Warner Springs. sohosandiego.org/main/ warnercarrillo.htm
Wynola Pizza & Bistro live entertainment Fri.-Sat. 6–9 pm, 4355 Hwy. 78. Music calendar www.wynolapizza.com. 760-765-1004
Guided Nature Hikes schedule and information at [email protected]. 858-674-2275 ext. 12
Quarterly Art Exhibit Julian Art Gallery, 2229 Main St. 760-765-1551 www.thejulianart gallery.com
Volcan Mountain Foundation art adventures, trail explorations, lectures, educational hikes. 760-765-2300 www.volcanmt.org
MEETINGS
Architectural Review Board first Tues. 7 pm, 2133 Fourth St. 760-765-1343
Intermountain Republican Women Federated welcomes members, spouses and guests from Julian, Santa Ysabel, Ramona and backcountry. 760-788-6645
Julian Arts Guild meetings second Wed. 4 pm and demon-strations fourth Tues. 6 pm at Julian Library, 1850 Hwy. 78. www.julianartsguild.org
Julian Chamber of Commerce Mixers first Thurs. 5:30–7:30 pm. Location 760-765-1857 www.julianca.com
Julian Chamber of Commerce Board third Thurs. 6 pm, Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. 760-765-1857
Julian Community Planning Group second Mon. 7 pm, Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St.
Julian Historical Society fourth Wed. 7 pm, 2133 Fourth St. 760-765-0436
Julian Woman’s Club first Wed. 1 pm, 2607 C St., except July and August. 760-765-4702 www.julianwomansclub.org
Shelter Valley Mobile Clinic Services third Tues. 8-11 am, Shelter Valley Community Center. www.borregomedical.org
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29: Auditions for Mystery Dinner Theater at 6:30 pm downstairs in Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. Two-night production scheduled for April 24 and 25 will benefit Town Hall Restoration Fund.
March 2015
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9: Julian Triangle Club Meeting & White Elephant Gift Exchange at 7 pm at Rong Branch Restaurant, 2722 Washington St.
20: Daffodil Show Entry Check-in from noon-5 at Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St.
21-22: 11th Annual Daffodil Show from noon-5 at Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. 760-765-1857
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By Peter C. Diamond
The beginning of a new year brings the promise of a fresh start. However, like
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When times are good, you charge forward on autopilot without much thought. You are positive and future-focused. When times are bad, you sud-denly feel as though you are stuck in neutral, or worse, yet reverse. You quickly become mired in negative thoughts and lose perspective and hope about the future. This can eas-ily show up in your attitude and how you present yourself. People want to hire and be around people who are positive
and will bring a good attitude to work every day.
Finding your way out of career and life gridlock requires you to reset your internal GPS to Good — Present — Space.
Good: Focus on the positive and the good in your life. To help you get started, remind yourself where you have been and where you are heading by creating a diagram of your life arc. on a piece of paper, plot your career and life milestones from your twenties, thirties, for-ties, and beyond.
Reflect on past work and life experiences where you’ve been fulfilled and successful. What were you doing and with whom, and how were you being to create that success? When were you enjoying life the most? When were you hav-ing a positive impact on others? When were you feeling the most fulfilled?
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Senior Class Grand Auction AnnouncedJulian Union High School’s senior class of
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Silent auction will take place at 6 p.m., and the live auction at 7, in the JUHS multi-purpose room at 1656 Highway 78.
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Is Your Career Stuck in Gridlock? Change your GPSshot of your career progression, focusing on the good. Viewed in its entirety these experiences create a compelling story about your accomplishments and the value you bring to an organiza-tion. Now, what do you want more of in the future? What’s your desired outcome for this year and the next? It could be a new challenge, improved work environment, more responsibil-ity or learning a new skill.
With this in hand, starting today, talk positively about yourself, your current and past employers, and what you want in the future. This new habit is life- and career-affirming.
Present: Concentrate on the here and now and what you can impact in the pres-ent. Today is the only day that matters. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to accomplish something. The more action you take today, the greater chance for results. Action creates satisfaction.
Identify one small step that you can do today that creates forward momentum toward your desired outcome. To lock in this commitment, write it down and keep it in a visible location. This will make it real
and increase the likelihood of making it happen.
once that is completed, identify another step and follow the same pattern. Completing a series of small commitments is manageable and will add up over time.
Space: Let go of burdens and baggage weighing you down. Emotional energy is a precious commodity. To make room for the good, you need to let go of the bad. That may require you to forgive others as well as yourself. This should include any wrongs from previous employers. You may have a long list of what you would have done differently. But the truth is, the past is just that — the past. While it played a role in where you are today, it is not an indicator of the future, especial-ly if you have a commitment to change. The release of this emo-tional energy will allow you to create space for the good you want to bring into your life. The past is history and no reflec-tion of what you can do in the future.
Listen to your “good” inner voice. You have a good inner voice along with the not-so-good one. The latter will cast
doubt and distract you from acting on your commitments. The good one focuses on your potential and prospects for achieving future success. When doubts creep into your mind, as they are bound to do, simply let them pass through and replace them with something that lifts your spirits. This could be a past success as noted on your life arc, or someone or some-thing thing that brings a smile to your face.
Resetting your GPS shouldn’t be a solo mission — enlist help. Surround yourself with people who are positive, have a good attitude and want to help. While it may not be easy for you to ask for support, all you have to do is put yourself out there and allow others to assist you.
Getting out of career grid-lock takes commitment, moti-vation and self-discipline. With some focused attention and a shift in attitude, you will open yourself up to opportunities and create situations that will ease and hopefully release your state of gridlock. n
Peter C. Diamond is the author of “Amplify Your Career and Life: 4 Steps to Evaluate, Assess and Move Forward.”
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Plumbing Solutions That Make SenseWhile many New Year’s
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Stop Wasting Water. According to the EPA, leaks account for an average of 10,000 gallons of wasted water in the home every year. That’s enough to fill a backyard swim-ming pool. EPA studies have also found that 10 percent of homes have leaks that waste more than 90 gallons per day, which is almost 33,000 gallons a year.
Check faucets and shower-heads for leaks and call a local
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If faucets or showerheads are very old, replace them with low-flow models.
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Inefficient Water Heating. Since water heating can absorb as much as 25 percent of a home’s energy budget, stop wasting energy with inefficient water heating equipment. Ask your plumber to calculate if your water heating equipment is the right size for your house-hold and lifestyle. Consider the possibility that one or more on-demand tankless water heaters may be an option.
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