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Dealing With The Snow People
Taste Of Julian Julian will hold its Seventh Taste of Julian event on Saturday, April 11th from 1 pm to 5 pm in town and the immediate surrounding areas. Taste of Julian is a self –guided culinary & libation tour to explore the oneof-a–kind unique restaurants & wineries/breweries throughout Julian and its surrounding area. Tickets are $20 per person and will be available at the Chamber Office prior to, as well as the day of the event. The day of the event tickets will be $25. Tickets are also available on Pay Pal on www.julianmerchants. org and at Menghini Winery. The opportunity to ride around to each location will be offered again this year from the Wright Trammel Transportation service for a minimum price. The van service will be parked outside of the Town Hall on Washington Ave. where visitors can jump aboard and be driven around to each location.
Cemetery was ready for the onslaught that never came.
Town Hall Meeting, with more on stage than in the audience Toni and Mike Menghini educating the public at the winery. Participants will pick up colored wristbands to easily identify them, along with a map of participating restaurants/wineries upon check-in at Town Hall on April 11th. The self-guided tour allows participants to visit participating restaurants, wineries & breweries at their own pace, in any order they choose within the specified time frame, and enjoy the unique atmosphere each restaurant, winery or brewery has to offer. They will also enjoy the viewing many of the talented artist’s creations at selected locations courtesy of the Julian Art Guild & the Borrego Art Guild.
Betty Rickensrud putting on a painting exhibition for Art Guild Some of the Restaurants and Wineries that participated in last year’s event were: Julian Pie Company, Apple Alley Bakery, Mom’s Pie in downtown Julian and in Wynola, Candied Apple Pastry Company, Menghini Winery, Julian Tea and Cottage Arts, J. Jenkins Winery, Julian Hard Cider, The Julian Grille, Julian Pie Company, Orfila Tasting Room in Wynola, the Smokehouse Bar-be-cue, Jeremy’s on the Hill, Carmen’s Place, Bailey Bar-be-cue, Granny’s Kitchen, Nickel Beer & Buffalo Bills. The monies raised at this year’s event will go to promote and enhance our special and unique community.
stay open for the public to help elevate congestion? The County & State Parks were open during the Jan 1st storm. The County’s Preserves were closed. Current policy is that the preserves close any time there is ‘A” rain or snow. This is due to limited access to remote areas if there was an incident, and also, to keep visitors from wondering anywhere in the preserve they want too. This policy is being looked and reviewed for future incidents. State Parks did not close down for this event. Green Valley Area is seasonally closed from November through April. In order for us to open it, we have to call the trash contractor (Waste Management) to get the bins delivered, de-winterize the restroom facilities, staff the entrance station and get our one plow truck from Paso Picacho down to that area to plow the day use. This is not something we are capable of doing on such short notice. Paso Picacho was open and plowed. When it filled up with vehicles, we closed it. Part of the confusion was that we put up signs that said “Closed” however, in the future we will try to use signs that say “Lot Full.” We have a lot of the same issues with the County Parks in that we have sensitive Natural and Cultural Preserves that we have to keep closed during these snow events. As you know, people tend to drive their vehicles everywhere they see snow - never knowing how much damage they are doing to the wet, muddy conditions just under the surface. We were caught somewhat short-staffed for this event with pre-approved vacations and people out for the holidays. The Officers that were working were very busy dealing with traffic accidents and medical emergencies throughout the
weekend. Cuyamaca is 25,000 acres and our Officers primary duty is within the park however, they have statewide jurisdiction and often respond to critical incidents outside the park. Cuyamaca State Park has 4 Officers, 1 Sergeant and a Captain which is me. We also have our District Superintendent (Chief) who lives in the park. Palomar Mountain has 1 Officer for 2,500 acres. Anza Borrego Desert State Park has 8 Officers, 2 Sergeants and a Captain for 650,000 Acres. What can we do about Pedestrian traffic in Julian during these times? Our local sheriff’s department is working on this issue. They are looking into more retired officer volunteers to train & help with high times of pedestrian traffic. IE: Apple days, parades, snow, etc. Can the Explorer Program train & help with traffic control during these times of need? No they wouldn’t consider this as currently the only explorer program is from the fire department. 1. They are trained for fire & emergency response (ambulance). 2. They are all minors and would not be accessible at all times nor could they be allowed to control traffic situations. With no Fish & Game directly in Julian, what should private property owners do during hunting season when there are so many wondering the neighborhoods? You can always call Fish & Game or the Sheriff’s Department. But it may also be helpful to realize that during hunting seasons (especially deer & turkey) you should be around more often during this time to monitor your property firsthand. Local neighborhood watches are very helpful. Looking out for one another in your area is one of the best ways
to let hunters “poachers” know that they are being watched & not welcome. Also, purchase “no hunting/trespassing signs” and place 100ft apart around your property. If you are part of the San Diego Farm Bureau they have help for you with available signage. Can we at least re-direct traffic around Main Street during these times using alternate roads? No we cannot direct traffic around Main Street. The public needs to be aware that Main Street is actually “2 State Highways”. Highway 78 & 79 come together at this point. Due to highway laws, State Highways must remain open unless there is absolute probable dangerous circumstances warranting closure. When we have our parades, they are planned way in advance. Take special permitting. And take extra preparation by CHP. This cannot happen in a day (IE the snow on January 1st)
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Girls Soccer - What A Season
by coach Tyson Flack
Over 2.5 inches of Rain - No Snow In Town
The great snow debacle of 2015 is now two months removed from our collective memory, or at least one could think that from the turn out at the town hall last Tuesday evening to review the report on from the local agencies who deal with it. Representatives from County Parks, Sheriff’s Department, State Parks, Julian-Cuyamaca Fire, and local citizens asked for input by “Honorary” mayor Stacy Peyakov sat on the stage and faced a small audience to present their plans for future weather emergencies. Some of the questions addressed: Why wasn’t the state highway closed down? Why could the county close their roads? The County Road Dept. did not have enough resources to plow certain roads and therefore closed them down until they could attend to those areas. State cannot close the highways as long as there is “no impending danger”. This is state regulations by CODE. Why can’t the county parks
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What a season we had together! I can’t begin to say how proud I am of what we accomplished in one year. We started as individuals who wanted to play and incorporated the willingness to learn and the dedication to team. We were able to come together and play like we have been that way for years. Playing teams that on paper shouldn’t of been on the field with us or in our division but we never let that affect us or change the way we played. THIS TEAM all grew beyond my expectations and the stats tell the story. The 13-14 year was the best on record for the ladies until this year when they almost doubled their wins from 7 to 13 and took league undefeated, quite a testament in anyones opinion. We proved that with hard work and dedication we can accomplish great things together. We are no longer individuals we are a TEAM and this TEAM will go down in the history books of Julian High. Be proud ladies and hold your head high for you were the ones who did it. Never Forgotten LADY EAGLES 2015.
The bottom line for trespassers is guard your property, be polite and if necessary call the Sheriff. For Town in general we all have to pitch in a little to help, retail does not do great business and some shops will just not open, restaurants - stock up on hot cocoa. For the rest of us, if you don’t have to be out and about don’t go. Finally be thankful we get any snow at all, your well is!
Search For Lost Hiker Spring Sports Schedule Track and Field
28-year-old Christopher Sylvia, an avid hiker, set out February 12 on the Pacific Crest Trail with a week's supply of food. He was reported missing by his roommate on Monday, February 17 when he failed to show up at a meeting spot to refill his food and supplies. On Tuesday, other hikers on the trail found Sylvia's sleeping bag, backpack and other personal belongings just north of Warner Springs about 13 miles off Highway 79. Rescue crews from San Diego, Riverside and Los Angeles have been searching for Sylvia since Thursday, but the search was suspended Friday evening due the winter storm headed into the area over the weekend. Christopher's mother, Nancy Sylvia, spoke to NBC 7 Friday and said all five of her children are experienced hikers and she suspects her son's disappearance is foul play. "Why was he going alone? That is very unusual," Nancy said. "Especially when they found his gear... He would not have left his gear." Christopher's mother said his roommate is his best friend from middle school and he did not come to bring provisions, but to pick up her son and take him back to Vista. She said he left the rendezvous place when Sylvia didn't show because he had to go to work. The Sheriff's Department said they do not suspect foul play, but the investigation is open and ongoing. Sylvia is described as 5-feet, 8-inches tall, 155 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen in brown hiking boots, dark colored jacket and green pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Diego Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200.
Sat, Mar 7 - Mt. Carmel Field and Distance Invite 9:00 AM Sat, Mar 21 - 12th Annual Elmer Runge Classic Patrick Henry 9:00 AM Fri, Mar 27 - Citrus #1 Vista HS, 3:00 PM Sat, Mar 28 - Mt. Carmel/ ASICS Track Invite 10:00 AM Fri, Apr 10 - Citrus #2 Vista HS, 3:00 PM Fri, Apr 17 - Citrus #3 Julian HS 3:00 PM Fri, May 1 -Dennis Gilbert Small Schools Invite Mountain Empire HS 3:00 PM Sat, May 2 - Dick Wilkins Frosh-Soph Invite Del Norte HS 9:00 AM Thu, May 14 - Citrus League Finals, Julian HS 3:00 PM Sat, May 23 CIF-SDS Prelims Mt. Carmel HS 3:00 PM Sat, May 30 CIF-SDS Finals Mt. Carmel HS 3:00 PM Girls Softball Thursday, March 12 Home 3:30 vs Warner Boys Baseball Thursday, March 26 away 3:15 @Vincent Memorial Golf Schedule Not Available
— Business Mixer — Thursday, March 5 at Wynola Pizza & Bistro