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Volume 29 - Issue 16
Wednesday
November 27, 2013 ISSN 1937-8416
Julian, CA.
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Saturday The Official Holiday Light Off
Hanukkah Has Rare Holiday Companion
by Aviva Yaffa
An extremely rare convergence of the Hebrew and Gregorian calendars will result in the first full day of Hanukkah falling on Thanksgiving Day this year for the first time ever — and the last time for another 75,000 years, experts say. The event even has its own trademarked term, "Thanksgivukkah." The eight-day holiday of Hanukkah, or Festival of Lights, starts this year at sundown on Wednesday, Nov. 27. While Thanksgiving officially has been around for 150 years, Hanukkah marks an event more than 2,000 years old, when the Jewish people rose up against their Assyrian conquerors in the first known successful rebellion against tyranny. When the Jews reclaimed the temple in Jerusalem, they rededicated it by lighting the lamp that hangs over the ark holding the Torah — the sacred scroll — which must be kept lit at all times. However, only one day's oil was found, and it would take eight days for more to arrive. But, miraculously, that one-day supply of oil burned for all eight days. Hanukkah starts with the lighting of one candle (representing an oil lamp) in a special candelabra called a Menorah. Another, called the "shamus" (said to represent the Lord's presence), is also lit. One more candle is added each evening until all eight, and the shamus, are alight. Hanukkah is a family holiday. Gifts are given on each day, usually to the children. Special olive oil-based foods are served. In recent years, a growing number of families have dedicated the celebration to a "Make the World Better" theme, based on the Talmudic teaching that God deliberately created an imperfect world so that every human being could later help move it toward perfection. Children are encouraged to join their parents by donating their "Hanukkah gelt" (holiday money) gifts to causes that further this goal, for example, by making donations to groups that fight continued on page 7
Decorations are up, lights are installed, and the air is crisp! Welcome to this year’s edition of Julian’s classic small town country Christmas. As always, the 80 foot tall cedar tree in Pioneer Museum Park will be lighted for the season on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, November 30. We have much to be thankful for this year, especially the growing group of volunteers who cheerfully donate both time and money for our annual holiday celebration. Julian’s new volunteer group, the Fire Plugs, handled the coordination of volunteers and supplies this year, and completed the bulk of the installation in a record 2 days. Congratulations to Pat Landis, Greg Hidley, and Ron and Cathy Osbun for heading up this effort. A special thank you to volunteers from Julian’s Church of Jesus Christ of LDS for joining the other volunteers, and for offering to help with set up and take down at Pioneer Park on the day of the event. Please check this week’s letter to the editor for more info on volunteers, as well as the local businesses who donated lunches for volunteers, and money to help fund Country Christmas. This year’s festivities begin at 1PM on November 30, and conclude with the lighting of the tree, around 5:30PM, when
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to listen to the dreams of many, many children. Last year, Santa estimated more than 300 children stood in line to speak with him! Participants in the program this year are as follows, in order of appearance:
1. Ramona High School Jazz Band – an 8 piece jazz ensemble including 3 alto sax players, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass guitar, and drums.
2. RxR – Roger Taylor and Rick Kaylor, multi-instrumentalists and singers from the Escondido area. Their acoustic specialties include folk, bluegrass and Americana styles. 3. Fictional Thing -- Josh and Alicia Rasmussen, singer/ songwriters and Julian residents,
by Ed Glass
will perform originals and Christmas songs in a folk style. 4. Ramona/Julian Academy of Dance – returning for a second year, various groups of dancers aged 5~16 will perform their annual Christmas program.
5. Jake’s Mountain – Joining the celebration again, Julian’s own Janice Bina-Smith, Blake Rogers, and multi-instrumentalist Dan Sankey will highlight their folk/Americana originals and some Christmas tunes.
6. Joe Rathburn – back for the 5th year in a row, Joe has an extensive selection of Christmas songs in his act, and is an accomplished singer/ songwriter from San Diego who plays in many different venues continued on page 11
Music On The Mountain
The World Music of Todo Mundo - Tuesday
Please join us in Tuesday, December 3 at 6 PM for the December installment of Music on the Mountain at the Julian Library. Santiago Orozco and Meir Shitrit from Todo Mundo will be performing for your musical enjoyment.
Todo Mundo (“All the World”), who’s Organic Fire was voted “Best World Music Album” at the 2011 San Diego Music Awards, blends the musical flavors of Rumba, Reggae, Samba, Gypsy, and other South American and Caribbean rhythms into an irresistible groove that has been moving dance floors and connecting with audiences throughout North America, South America, and Europe. The band is known for their high energy performances, which is by singer and guitarist Santiago Orozco, a native of Colombia. Through music, Todo Mundo has learned to share their soul and experiences with the world. The power of music allows them to transmit their messages of equality and diversity. Todo Mundo aims to bring people together and encourage them to
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live in the present, as one. Their music and their performances possess explosive energy that celebrates life, unity, and diversity, with the aim of connecting with people from all over the world. Todo Mundo is a professional working band. Since 2010, they have performed over 400 shows at festivals, clubs, private parties, weddings, and corporate events. Todo Mundo. It’s all about the Conexion. Not many bands start their lives in Argentina then pick up again in San Diego. But few bands have the drive of Todo Mundo or the vision of its leader, singer and rhythm guitarist Santiago Orozco. The group’s tight focus and energy bursts out of its second album, Conexion which was released on October 15, 2013. “Reggae, samba and rumba influence us a lot,” Orozco explains. They draw from all that, taking in sounds from across the Caribbean and Latin America, “but we have this style that’s organic.” “I like to write things with meaning,” Orozco says, “profound things. I like to talk about life. The writing is important, it’s the mission of the band. We want to share that we’re all the same. When we die we’re all going to the same place.” But there’s a whole life to be lived first, and Todo Mundo approach it with passion. The group first came together in 2009, formed by Colombian native Orozco in Argentina. “I wanted the guys to come to the US but they couldn’t get visas,” he recalls. Undaunted, he moved to California, settling in
San Diego, determined to keep the band’s flame burning bright. “When I came I didn’t know anyone. I didn’t have an album, I couldn’t get gigs. So I played the farmer’s market here and on the street. People jammed with me and we made connections. We started off as a trio but I always wanted a big band.” And for the recording of Conexion that’s exactly what they became, a very big band, drawing on guests from a number of San Diego bands to create the playful, high-energy sound. This was Orozco’s vision come to life. Over the last four years Todo Mundo has built an audience, not just around San Diego, where they’re one of the city’s biggest bands, with a local Best World Music Album award for their debut album, Organic Fire, but wherever they’ve toured, all across the Americas. The mix of sound that’s Todo Mundo has been with Orozco since he was a young man in Bogota, Colombia. "It’s important for us to play with diversity,” Orozco says. “The whole reason we do music is to touch people and to draw them together and into the moment and feel present. No matter where we come from, what we do, what we believe or what we think, we are all the same.” We hope you will join us at the Julian Library on Tuesday evening, December 3 for a 6 PM concert. The library is located at 1850 Highway 78 next to the high school. We hope you will come out and support these musicians. For more information, please contact the branch at 760-7650370.
Election Time For Chamber Of Commerce Board If you would like to serve your community and are a current member of the Chamber of Commerce, you can submit your name as a candidate for the Board of Directors. Terms are two years and a short biography, stating your reason for running and goals, must be turned into the Chamber of Commerce office by 4pm on December 3rd Members seeking election should also be prepared to speak at the business mixer on December 5th at the Town Hall. The mixer is also an opportunity for all members to pay their dues for new year (2014)
Nickel Beer Company To Open Friday, November 29th Julian’s first production microbrewery, Nickel Beer Company, will open its doors on Friday, November 29th at 11:30 am. The brewery will have several beers from award winning brewer Tom Nickel on tap including a Pale Ale, IPA and Stout. The beers will be available in taster glasses, pints and 32 oz or 64 oz jugs to go. There will also be brewery merchandise such as pint glasses, hats, shirts and sweatshirts for sale. The brewery is located just ½ mile east of downtown Julian off Highway 78 at 1485 Hollow Glen Road. There is a parking lot and plenty of street parking. The tasting room (which is 21 and over only) will be open 11:30 am to 6 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and Noon to 5 pm on Sundays. A grand opening will be planned in December or January once more beers are on tap. For more information please call 760-765-BEER (2337) or visit Nickel Beer Company on the web at www.nickelbeerco.com.
Eagles Football Awards
by H. “Buddy” Siefert
Your Julian Eagles closed out their 2013 football season with their Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday, November 19. The Eagles finished with a 6 and 4 record overall and a 2 and 3 record and third place in Citrus League play. The MVP for the 2013 season is Senior RB Steven Canales. Steven juked, spun and just ran his way to 1810 all-purpose yards from scrimmage. He picked up 1126 yards and 7 TDs on the ground, 175 yards and 4 TDs receiving and 464 return yards. On defense, he had 20 solo tackles, 15 assists, one QB sack, 1 interception and one fumble recovery. This was a well-earned honor. The 2013 Offensive MVP went to Senior QB Hunter McConnell. Hunter played behind Alberto Hinojosa and Josh Savage for his fist two seasons and took over the helm at the end of the 2011 season. Hunter finished the season with 68 completions out of 148 attempts 17 touchdowns continued on page 9
Julian Eagles Athletics Cross Country San Diego Section SDCIF Championships November 23 @Morley Field State CIF Championships November 30 @Woodward Park, Fresno
Winter Sports
Home Games In Bold
Basketball - Boys
Friday, December 6 6:30 - Calvary Christian V Wednesday, December 13 *6:30 - Ocean View Tuesday, December 17 5:30 - San Pasqual Acad Tuesday, January 7 5:30 - @San Pasqual Acad Friday, January 10 *6:30 - @CCASD Tuesday, January 14 *6:30 - @Ocean View Thursday, January 16 *6:30 - @ Borrego * Boys JV Game at 3:30
Basketball - Girls
Friday, December 6 5:00 - Calvary Christian V Wednesday, December 13 5:00 - Ocean View Tuesday, December 17 4:00 - San Pasqual Acad Tuesday, January 7 4:00 - @San Pasqual Acad Friday, January 10 5:00 - @CCASD Tuesday, January 14 5:00 - @Ocean View Thursday, January 16 5:00 - @ Borrego
Soccer - Boys
Tuesday, December 3 tba - @SCYA Wednesday, December 4 3:15 - Foothills Christian Friday, December 6 3:15 - The Rock Monday, December 9 tba - @Army/Navy Tuesday, December 10 3:15 - @Maranatha Thursday, December 12 tba - @CCSD Friday, December 13 3:15 - Horizon Tuesday, December 17 4:30 - @Mtn Empire Thursday, December 19 3:00 - Bonita Vista
Soccer - Girls
Monday, December 2 4:00 - @Palo Verde Wednesday, December 4 4:00 - @Foothills Christian Thursday, December 5 3:15 - SDJA Tuesday, December 10 3:15 - Maranatha Wednesday, December 11 3:15 - The Rock Tuesday, December 17 3:15 - Mtn Empire Wednesday, December 18 3:15 - Classical
Wrestling
Saturday, December 7 9am - @Poway High Thursday, December 12 4pm - @Army/Navy Saturday December 14 Mission Hills Tournament Thursday, December 19 4pm - Julian High Saturday, January 3 9am - @Serra High Thursday, January 16 4pm - @Guajome Park Saturday, January 17 Tournament Thursday, January 30 4pm - @Mountain Empire Thursday, February 5 4pm - Julian High
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS November 30th
It’s Membership Renewal Time Next Mixer at The Town Hall - December 5th, 5:30